Racicot collects first Speedbowl win

Racicot collects first Speedbowl win
Ryan Jr. enjoys late finishing kick
Sullivan holds off Bennett in Legends feature

Monahan, Evans win Bandolero battles
WATERFORD — Running in third place doesn’t always get you the mid-race publicity that the first and second place drivers are getting, but sometimes it can be the best place to be on the track.
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Burroughs takes down first SK Lite Modified win

Burroughs takes down first SK Lite Modified win
Chicolas holds off Hadley, rain to win first Sportsman feature
Canfield remains red-hot in Mini Stocks
Trainer dominates all 50 laps of NEMA Lite feature
Cabral in control of Pro 4 Modifieds
SK Modified rained out; double features on Aug. 4

WATERFORD — The road from Mini Stock champion to SK Lite Modified competitor has been filled with potholes and broken glass for Wayne Burroughs, “We really struggled last year,” Burroughs said. “We’ve been thrashing on it and thrashing on it. We have definitely paid our dues. We really struggled last year, but we’re finally starting to turn things around.”The ultimate turnaround for Burroughs took place Saturday when he tracked down his first SK Lite Modified victory at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. Burroughs is a two-time Speedbowl Mini Stock champ who was winless since moving into the SK Lites in 2017. (more…)

Krzeminski moving up Mini Stock ladder

Krzeminski moving up Mini Stock ladder

WATERFORD — Andrew Krzeminski of Haddam has one word to describe his first Mini Stock race three years ago — disaster.

“We spun out so many times that the Scott Tapley, the race director told us to get off the track,” Krzeminski said. “We didn’t know what we were doing out there.” (more…)

Cugini ready for 50 laps of fury

Cugini ready for 50 laps of fury

WATERFORD — The NEMA Lites were created in 2008 as an entry-level division to support their big brothers in the NEMA Midgets.

In a short period of time, however, the Lites have grown into one of New England’s most competitive open-wheel touring divisions, a perfect compliment to the powerful NEMA cars. (more…)

Wild and Wacky Wednesday 7/18

Loomis notches come-from-behind X-Car win
Yardley dominates Super X-Car feature
O’Sullivan holds off Bennett to capture Legends win
Monahan rolls to second straight Bandolero victory

WATERFORD — The rich got richer Wednesday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl.

The Wild & Wacky Wednesday point leaders in the X-Car and Super X-Car divisions both won their features in impressive fashion. Eddie Loomis of Plainfield came from behind to post his third 25-lap X-Car win of the season. Dave Yardley of Berlin was just as explosive as he locked up his third 25-lap Super X-Car win of the year.
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Haley on a Legends hot streak

Haley on a Legends hot streak

WATERFORD — Sometimes you have to slow down to go faster.

That was the advice Colin “The Comet” Haley of Ashford received during a trip to North Carolina last fall. It’s a philosophy that helped him earn three straight podiums in the Legends division at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, including his first-ever victory on July 4.
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