KIMBALL GOES OUT WITH A WIN AT WISCASSET

Aug 22, 2017 | Maine, Wiscasset Speedway

photo by Peter & Mary Taylor

by Ken Minott

     Maine’s fastest track, Wiscasset Speedway, was back in action Saturday night with Group 2 divisions plus the Wicked Good Vintage Racers. The show turned out a pair of first-time winners plus a pair of drivers grabbing their first wins since opening day.
     Augusta’s Shawn Kimball made his final race a special one, leading the 25 lap Outlaw Mini feature wire to wire for the win. It was his 2nd victory of the season for the Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis. Kimball had announced that Saturday’s race would be the last for the former 2-time champion. In victory lane he said winning in his final race was special and a great way to wrap up a 20-year racing career; but he stopped short of confirming he was truly hanging it up for good. He did say that pending knee surgery and plans to concentrate on family life were driving forces in his decision. Fellow former champs Rob Greenleaf of West Bath and Jimmy Childs of Leeds joined him to claim the 2nd and 3rd place trophies respectively.

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WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE 8/7/17

Aug 8, 2017 | Maine, Wiscasset Speedway

WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE 8/7/17

There was little doubt that the rain was coming last Saturday evening. The question was if Wiscasset Speedway’s race program would go on as planned or if it would happen at all. The answer ended up somewhere in the middle as track management called an audible and shortened the show to fit in the anticipated window of opportunity. Starting racing action a half hour early and running features only for the 5 Group 2 divisions proved to be the right call as the rain began to fall just 20 minutes after the final checkered flag flew. Despite the shortened show, fans were treated to some of the best action of the season.
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JENKINS WINS BOSS HOGG 150 AT WISCASSET

Aug 3, 2017 | Maine, Wiscasset Speedway

Credit Photos: Peter and Mary Taylor
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by Ken Minott

     Brownville’s Nick Jenkins has had more than his share of heartbreak when it comes to big races. He’s had victory snatched from his grasp in the closing laps in both the Coastal 200 and the Long John 100. This time good fortune smiled on him for a change as he picked up the biggest win of his career in a controversial finish to the 2017 Boss Hog 150 at Wiscasset Speedway. Sunday’s Prostock main event highlighted a busy double header weekend at Maine’s fastest track. Saturday night’s program celebrated the track’s 48th birthday along with group 1 support divisions. Winners Saturday included Sean Johnson and Josh Bailey in the Super Streets, Bailey taking over the points lead with his two podium finishes on the night. Logan Melcher and Travis Poulliot were victors in the Thunder 4 Minis. Melcher’s 5 race win streak was snapped by Poulliot in the 40 lap nightcap race. 3-time defending Kamren Knowles picked up his 3rd straight win in the N.E.4-cyl Pros. Sunday support winners were Tiger Colby in the Strictly Streets, and Cory Hall and Austin Teras in the Amsoil Nelcar Legends. Colby made history by becoming Wiscasset’s first ever 4th generation winner.

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