Legends raced Saturday, August 19, at Riverhead Raceway (NY), with Riely O’Keefe entering victory lane for the first time in 2023. Race story by Bob Finan and results below, and provided by the track. Photo credit: Myracenews
Another driver fast all year but yet to find the winners circle in 2023 was 20-lap INEX legend Race Car winner Riely O’Keefe of Manorville. O’Keefe made his way to the lead at the drop of the green with a bevy of challengers waiting to pounce. Among them included Jeff Farruggia Jr., Richie Davidowitz and Joey Braun. The trio kept pace with leader O’Keefe with the race coming down to a green, white & checker to decide the outcome. Looking to rid himself of the tough racing luck he’s been plagued with in ’23, Riely O’Keefe in the Get Clear, Crystal Clear Window Cleaning car polished off the competition on the restart for the popular win. Joey Braun of Manorville crossed the line second in the Cut Above Hair Salon entry while Jeff Farruggia Jr. of Riverhead was third in the AJ Painting machine.
Legend Race Cars: 1. Riely O’Keefe 2. Joey Braun 3. Jeff Farruggia Jr. 4. Richie Davidowitz 5. Jason Castaldo 6. Ryan Lutz 7. Mike Benton 8. Eric Hersey 9. Chris Sinatro 10. Nick Morabito 11. Rodney Dowless Jr. 12. Joe Warren Jr. 13. Jayden Glennerster 14. Mike Van Houten Jr. 15. Robert Henninger III 16. Ray Stulz 17. Michael Metcalf 18. Kendall Van Houten 19. Alex Johnson 20. Charles Hodge 21. Ed Stadtlander 22. Kimberly Daniel 23. Steve Harding 24. Pat Moore 25. Jim Sylvester 26. Marc Godnick
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