JIMMY CHILDS “OUTLAW MINI MADNESS” CHAMP AT WISCASSET

gdfbcvgSaturday was “Outlaw Mini Madness” at Wiscasset Speedway. Competitors from as far away as Florida came to participate in the seventy-five lap race. The group two division of racing was also on the agenda, featuring Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Streets, and Modified.

First on the track for the feature races were the Late Model Sportsman in a thirty-five lap event. Starting at the pole was the #00 of Alex Waltz. Beside him was the #6 of Chris Bowie. Behind was Tyler Robbins of the #34. When green flag racing began, Waltz sped ahead for the lead. Bowie fought back, and edged ahead of Waltz on the back stretch during lap one for the lead. Tyler Robbins took second coming out of turn four during lap four.

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FORTIN IS SIXTH DIFFERENT OUTLAW MINI WINNER AT WISCASSET

By Lisa Maguire

Last Saturday at the Wiscasset Speedway was warm and sun filled.   Fans lined the bleachers to watch the group one division of racing.  There was exciting racing action, and racing continued into the warm evening as the big lights of Wiscasset illuminated the track.  Group one racing included: Prostock, New England Four Cylinder Prostock, Outlaw Mini, and Napa Super Street.  The flex race of the week was an exhibition of modified race cars.  During intermission the Woodside One Wheelers provided a unicycle race, and performed for the crowd.  The night’s action would hand the division winners their first checkered flag of the year.  For two of them it marked their first career win.

First on the track was a twenty-five lap Napa Super Street event.  Starting on the pole was the #48 of Dan Nessmith.  Behind him was the #06 of Zach Poland and the #2 of Josh Bailey.  When green flag racing began, Bailey passed Poland right off the start for second.  Poland went into a spin coming into turn two and the #88 of Jamie Norton moved to third. (more…)

OSMOND BACKS UP DRIVER OF THE MONTH HONORS WITH THRILLING WIN AT WISCASSET

Wiscasset2013logoBy Lisa Maguire

Last Saturday at Wiscasset Speedway was bright and sunny. Fans gathered at the Speedway for the planned Fan Appreciation Day festivities. There was a car show at the speedway, with numerous cars both old and new. The car show entrants also had the opportunity to parade some laps around the speedway in their cars. There were kids bicycle races on the race track during intermission. Additionally, the drivers gathered on the track to greet fans and sign autographs prior to race time. Presented Saturday were its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Super Stock, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and Thunder 4. After the races were completed the fans cheered as a display of fireworks brightened the Wiscasset sky.

First on the track were the Thunder 4’s for a fifteen lap feature race. Pete McCollett was in the pole position in the No. 20. Behind him were Adam Armstrong of the 31X and Leandra Martin driving the No. 31. There was plenty of action and numerous leader changes right from the start. Martin passed Armstrong in turn one on the outside, and took second before the first lap was even completed. The cars raced several laps with no leader changes.
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Wiscasset July 6 Photos

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WISCASSET SPEEDWAY TOP FIVE OFFICIAL FINISH JULY 6, 2013

AMSOIL NELCAR LEGENDS
1. #59 Reid Lanphier, Manchester
2. #38 Mathew Bourgoine, Newport
3. #96 Wyatt Alexander, Ellsworth
4. #51 John Peters, Westbrook
5. #21 TJ Laro, Concord, NH
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