![]() Tom had a phenomenal season in 2010, finishing 10th in points and easily grabbing the Rookie Of The Year Award in the Street Stock Division. Ask him what he's most proud of and he'll tell you it was his consistency as he qualified straight out of his heat to the Feature Event in every event except the very last Thursday night race. Collected in a spin involving cars that were already in qualified spots, Placey had to race his way in through the Reserve Feature....a task that he did handily. Look for Tom to pick up a few podium finishes this year at Thunder Road......and look for him amongst my Bear Ridge drivers as well. EVENT 1 - MERCHANTS BANK 150 MAY 1, 2011 ![]() Tom ran into some mechanical issues at the start of the parade route....but participated long enough for me to take this shot ![]() the final practice before opening day ![]() ![]() Tom's dirt track experience came into play as he had to go through the infield to
avoid a wreck on the backstretch on the way to a great 5th Place finish in the Feature Event EVENT 2 - MEKKELSEN RV MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC MAY 29, 2011 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() EVENT 3 - FERGUSON WATERWORKS JUNE 16, 2011 ![]() ![]() ![]() EVENT 4 - HERITAGE EQUIPMENT JUNE 19, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 5 - GOVERNOR'S CUP JUNE 26, 2011 ![]() ![]() Warrior driver Brock Parrott nearly takes out Placey. He recovered and went on to a 14th place finish. EVENT 6 - FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS JUNE 30, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 7 - PEPSI HOLIDAY EVENT JULY 4, 2011 Thomas did not compete at this event EVENT 8 - CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS JULY 7, 2011 Thomas did not compete at this event EVENT 9 - TIMES ARGUS MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 14, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 10 - CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT JULY 21, 2011 ![]() ![]() ![]() EVENT 11 - WDEV & CALKINS PORTABLE TOILETS JULY 28, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 12 - SAFELITE AUTO GLASS AUGUST 4, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 13 - M&M BEVERAGE ENDURO & STREET STOCK SPECIAL AUGUST 7, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 14 - TRIPLE 50'S SPECIAL EVENT AUGUST 11, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 15 - VERMONT ACE HARDWARE STORES AUGUST 18, 2011 ![]() ![]() EVENT 16 - AUBUCHON HARDWARE - BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT AUGUST 26, 2011 ![]() ![]() his first career asphalt win. Big congrats!! EVENT 17 - BOND AUTO LABOR DAY CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2011 ![]() After turning the 2nd quickest lap time, he was lined up to start outside pole in segment one. Just before the Street Stocks pulled onto the track, he was told that he would have to run Goodyears instead of the tires that have been allowed all season. With no time to even look for others, he pulled back into the pits and gave up his chance for a great event. He ran segment two but obviously couldn't put together a combined score worth a damn. SEASON RECAP *Thomas finished tied for 18th in the Street Stock Division* Return to Thunder Road 2011 Return to CreativeOutbursts.com |
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