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2003

Stafford Motor Speedway Haynes Connecticut Classic 150 FMS 05/30/03

TC visits with track owner Jack Arute Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Comparing notes with Mike Stefanik Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The SK crew watching TC in action Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Powering into turn one Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Battling with Dave Etheridge Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Leading Donny Lia down the frontstretch Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC leads Jimmy Kuhn Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The Mystique crew makes some quick repairs Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Service Electric 100 05/18/03

TC focused on the race Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	At speed Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Taking the lead from John Blewett Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Out in front of the pack Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Blewett was never far behind Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
No room for error Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The story of the day Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The Mystique crew celebrates a long-awaited win Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Waterford Speedbowl Waterford 150 FMS 05/10/03

This how the night ended Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	So close and yet so far Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	At speed under the lights Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC posted the seventh fastest time in qualifying Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Leading Eric Beers during afternoon practice Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
TC drives under Zach Sylvester in turn one Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC and Eddie Flemke always seem to be side-by-side Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC prepares to drive around Donny Lia Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC shadows Chris Wenzel during practice Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	It doesn't get any closer than this Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
The battle for the lead was fierce Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Put him in a racecar and he'll always be happy Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The top three smiling in Victory Lane - third place Jerry Marquis (L), winner Rick Fuller (C) and TC Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	A rare moment of camaraderie among three hard racers Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Stafford Motor Speedway WRS 04/27/03

TC moves to the outside looking for racing room Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Headed to another SK win Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Ted drives under Curt Brainard into turn one Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Ted drives under Adam Norton in turn one Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Flanked by long-time rival Willie Hardie, Jr. Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
TC kicks up some dust as he battles young lions Eric Berndt and Ronnie Silk Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Things are a little tight in turn three with Eric Berndt and Ronnie Silk Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Eric Berndt gets a helpful push down the frontstretch Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Headed to Victory Lane proudly carrying our nation's colors Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Uncle Ted shares another win with Mikey Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Guess who's the happiest kid of all in this photo Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC and the crew celebrate another SK win Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Stafford Motor Speedway Spring Sizzler FMS 04/27/03

TC gets a push from one of the NASCAR officials Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Lined up next to Todd Szegedy for a restart Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC edges ahead of Todd Szegedy on a restart Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The winning pit crew in action Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The gang from Mystique Motorsports celebrate a second straight Sizzler victory Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Teddy flanked by third place Tony Hirschman (left) and runner-up Todd Szegedy (right) Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC shares the moment with car owner Jim Galante Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Mikey celebrates the three-peat with Uncle Ted Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC and his #1 fan Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Teddy holds his third Sizzler trophy Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Thompson Int'l Speedway Icebreaker WRS 04/13/03

The Mystique crew making some final adjustments

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

TC headed to the office

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Here's a guy who enjoys his work

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

TC at speed down the backstretch

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

TC gives John Brouwer, Jr. a gentle nudge at speed

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Thompson Int'l Speedway Icebreaker FMS 04/13/03

TC visits with Speedway Scene writer Bruce Boucher Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The Mystique Motorsports braintrust planning strategy Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Caught in a rare quiet moment Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	At speed on the Thompson oval Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Driving under Rick Fuller in the corner Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
TC uses the inside groove to pass Jamie Tomaino (left) and Jeff Malave (right) Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Atlantic City TQ's 01/18/03

TC paces the C-Main in Jeff Preece's #4 Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	A final pace lap in front of a packed house Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Pushing the car back to the pit area Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	A close-up look at a Micro-Sprint Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Awaiting the race Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
A look into the cockpit of a Micro-Sprint Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC signing autographs for the fans Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Teddy enjoys the fans Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	This is the only view a racer hopes the competition will see Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

2002

Oswega Speedway Sunoco Race of Champions RoC 09/21/02

TC and Tony Stewart look things over while Kenny Schrader chats with Dave McKnight Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC climbs aboard to start the race Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Stewart catches a ride with Schrader through the pits Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Tony listens intently as Schrader describes how the car is handling Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Kenny straps in to begin the RoC Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Schrader in a moment of thought before the race Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC blasts down the frontstretch early in the race Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Schrader powers down the frontstretch Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Schrader's crew changing tires Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Crewman Bobby Plourd tries in vain to get the damaged wheel off while crew chief Richie Niemec adjusts the right front Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Waterford Speedbowl Big Y World Class Market 150 FMS 08/31/02

Nephew Mikey wheels past Uncle Ted's ride Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Blasting down the backstretch Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Shadowing Chuck Hossfeld for the lead in turn two Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	High speed bumper-tag with Hossfeld for the lead Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Leading L.W. Miller through the corner Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
L.W. hangs tough Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Side-by-side with Dennis Gada in the Bearmobile off turn 4 Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The battle with Gada rages on Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC prepares to unbuckle in Victory Lane Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	Cooling off after a hot victory Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Jubilation as TC climbs from the car Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	Celebrating win #5 with the crew Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	Mikey upstages the big boys and girl Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	Showing Uncle Ted he's keeping track of the victories Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	Sharing the joy of winning with his best buddy Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge

08/25/02

Displaying the winning smile in the Shea Motorsports Pro Stock

Photo courtesy of Carol Horton

Stafford Motor Speedway ASB American Classic 150 FMS 08/23/02

On pit road ready for action Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC dives low under Rick Fuller Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC powers to the inside of Eddie Flemke Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC outdrags Chuck Hossfeld down the frontstretch Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The Mystique crew makes the winning pit stop Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
Mikey with Uncle Ted in Victory Lane Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	A rare glimpse of car owner Jim Galante in Victory Lane Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The happy crew celebrates four-in-a-row Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

08/17/02

Passing the baton? The reigning NASCAR WRS National Champion congratulates current New England Region point leader Peter Daniels on another feature win

Photo courtesy of Carol Horton

TC is greeted by some young Claremont fans after his runner-up finish

Photo courtesy of Carol Horton

Watkins Glen International Little Trees 150 BES 08/10/02

TC caught in a relaxed moment

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Leading Rick Bell through the esses

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Chasing Mike Olsen through the esses

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Surveying the damage after Saturday's lap one wreck

Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge

Making repairs after Friday's practice crash

Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge

New England 100 07/20/02

TC collects his thoughts after a flat right rear tire sent him into the turn 2 wall

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

TC inspects the damage as the wrecker crew picks up the car

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Stafford Motor Speedway Connecticut Classic 150 FMS 07/03/02

TC dives under Jamie Tomaino in turn 3 Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC with the winner's laurels Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	TC & crew celebrate their 3rd straight Stafford FMS win Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The Victory Lane interview with Gary Danko Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	To the victor belongs the spoils Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge
A mixture of jubilation and relief Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	The team enjoys another visit to Victory Lane Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Ted shares his moment with family. From left to right: his dad, Bill; his mom, Lucy; his sister-in-law, Jen; his nephew; brother Mike Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge	Finally a chance to sit and relax Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Richmond Int'l Raceway Richmond Times-Dispatch 150 FMS 06/28/02

The Mystique crew in action on pit road Photo courtesy of Mary Hodge	TC's office awaits Photo courtesy of Steve Laird	Ready and waiting for action Photo courtesy of Steve Laird	This is how a real racecar looks Photo courtesy of Steve Laird	Preparing for battle Photo courtesy of Steve Laird
During a quiet moment Mark Hosmer (left) and Barry Kuhnel exchange some thoughts with their former driver, Mike Stefanik (right) Photo courtesy of Steve Laird

Seekonk Speedway Coca-Cola 150 FMS 06/22/02

TC rolls out onto the track

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

TC and crew chief Barry Kuhnel await qualifying

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

A pensive TC focused on the battle that awaits

Photo courtesy of Howie Hodge

Riverhead Raceway Miller Lite 200 FMS 06/08/02

TC flanked by Riverhead track owners Barbara & Jim Cromarty

Photo courtesy of Dave Compher

TC being interviewed in Victory Lane

Photo courtesy of Dave Compher

Wall Township Speedway RoC 06/02/02

TC races to the inside of Tony Sesely

Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.

TC being introduced to the fans during prerace ceremonies.

Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.

A pensive TC awaits the race.

Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.

Wall Practice 06/01/02

TC practicing on Saturday afternoon at Wall.

Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.

Service Electric 100 05/19/02

Crash sequence #1 Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.	Crash sequence #2 Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.	Crash sequence #3 Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.	Crash sequence #4 Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.	Crash sequence #5 Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.
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Burnham Boilers 05/18/02

Ralph Solhem and crew join TC in Victory Lane at Nazareth

Photo courtesy of Ace Lane, Jr.

Lime Rock Park Test 05/07/02

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