{"id":23265,"date":"2018-05-28T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T20:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/16\/?p=23265"},"modified":"2018-05-28T08:21:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T12:21:51","slug":"sunn-shocks-tremont-with-king-of-dirt-win-at-devils-bowl-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/16\/2018\/05\/sunn-shocks-tremont-with-king-of-dirt-win-at-devils-bowl-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunn Shocks Tremont with King of Dirt Win at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Sunn Shocks Tremont with King of Dirt Win at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway
\n<\/strong>Douville, Billington highlight list of winners<\/em><\/p>\n

WEST HAVEN, Vt. \u2013 Josh Sunn is walking a bit taller following the season opening stock car event at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway.\u00a0\u00a0The White River Junction, Vt., native beat eight-time and defending track champion Kenny Tremont Jr. at his own game in the 30-lap King of Dirt Racing Sportsman Modified Series event on Sunday, May 27, with a breathtaking inside-lane pass with three laps left to take the biggest win of his career.<\/p>\n

The race was the first event on the new half-mile dirt track at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway and played before a packed grandstand crowd with nearly 130 racecars in the pit area.\u00a0\u00a0A diverse mix of drivers came from five U.S. states plus Canada and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Sunn started on the pole position after a field of 48 entries was whittled down to 30 starters.\u00a0\u00a0Sunn and Tremont were the class of the field and put on a show for the entire distance, trading the lead four times officially at the start\/finish line and many more times in the corners.\u00a0\u00a0Sunn primarily used the outside lane to get his work done, but pulled a crossover move to take the top spot for the final lap coming to complete lap 27.\u00a0\u00a0From there, Tremont could only sit back and watch as Sunn drove off with the win.<\/p>\n

The victory was extra sweet for Sunn, who suffered a broken neck in a crash at another track two years ago.\u00a0\u00a0He plans to compete weekly at Devil\u2019s Bowl in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.<\/p>\n

Adam Pierson finished third behind Tremont after a race-long battle with Chad Edwards, who took fourth.\u00a0\u00a0Connor Cleveland rounded out the top five, followed by Joey Scarborough, Tim LaDuc, Michael Sabia, Justin Comes, and rookie Tanner Siemons.<\/p>\n

Dan Douville of Bridgewater, N.H., was not to be denied in the Sprint Cars of New England event, running from 12th<\/sup>\u00a0starting position to an impressive victory.\u00a0\u00a0Jake Williams, who led at the halfway mark of the 25-lap race, finished second after a stellar battle with Will Hull in the early laps and Douville at the end.\u00a0\u00a0Hull finished third ahead of Matt Hoyt and Troy Comeau.<\/p>\n

Second-generation driver Travis Billington of South Glens Falls, N.Y. made history as the first-ever winner of the O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman division.\u00a0\u00a0Billington started last on the 19-car field and was the final driver to take command after an intense battle that also involved Matt Bilodeau, Josh Rozelle, Paolo Pascarella, Matt Westcott, and others.\u00a0\u00a0Pascarella finished as the runner-up in the 25-lapper, with late-charging Joey Roberts third in his first dirt track race.\u00a0\u00a0Brent Warren was fourth ahead of Rozelle.<\/p>\n

Defending champion Chris Murray of Fair Haven, Vt., was the winner of the Rosen & Berger Super Stock race, which was cut from 25 laps to 20 by time constraints.\u00a0\u00a0Lou Gancarz inherited second place after apparent runner-up Josh Bussino was disqualified in post-race inspection for an unapproved distributor.\u00a0\u00a0Jim McKiernan was moved up to third place, followed by rookie Roo Forrest and Frank Monroe.<\/p>\n

Mike Preston of Panton, Vt., scored an exciting career-first victory in the Portland Glass Mini Stock division.\u00a0\u00a0The race distance was trimmed from 20 laps to 10 as the 15-minute time limit ran out, shortly after Preston made an incredible three-wide pass to the take the lead.\u00a0\u00a0Kyle Rogers and Tim Simonds scored career-best finishes in second and third, respectively, after original runner-up Kaleb Shepard\u2019s car failed inspection with an unapproved air intake and an unapproved wheel.\u00a0\u00a0Chris Conroy and rookie Tanner Lunt completed the top five.<\/p>\n

Thirteen year-old Cody O\u2019Brien of Springfield, Vt., was a first-time winner in the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprint division.\u00a0The second-year racer passed defending champion Austin Chaves to take the lead on the third lap, then recovered from a momentary ride on two wheels to hold on for the victory.\u00a0\u00a0Rookie Tye Vaillancourt finished second in his first career Mini Sprint race, followed by Chaves and rookies John McPhee Jr. and Samantha Mulready.\u00a0\u00a0The Mini Sprint race was cut short to just nine laps by time constraints.<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway returns to action on Sunday, June 3, as the Portland Glass Mini Stocks take center stage for a special event.\u00a0The Sportsman Modified, Limited Sportsman, Super Stock, and 500cc Mini Sprint divisions will also be on the card.\u00a0\u00a0General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for teens (13-17), and free for kids age 12 and under.\u00a0\u00a0Racing starts at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, Vt., four miles north of U.S. Route 4, Exit 2, and just 20 minutes from Rutland, Vt.\u00a0\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com<\/a>\u00a0or call (802) 265-3112. Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at\u00a0facebook.com\/DevilsBowlSpeedway<\/a>\u00a0and on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.<\/p>\n

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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS \u2013 52nd<\/sup>\u00a0Season Opener \u2013 Memorial Day Special<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway \u2013 West Haven, Vt.<\/p>\n

King of Dirt Racing Series, Sprint Cars of New England, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series<\/p>\n

Sunday, May, 27, 2018<\/p>\n

\n

King of Dirt Racing Series\/Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified Feature (30 laps)<\/p>\n

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

# – denotes rookie<\/em><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. (1) Josh Sunn, White River Junction, Vt.<\/li>\n
  2. (6) Kenny Tremont Jr., West Sand Lake, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  3. (8) Adam Pierson, East Corinth, Vt.<\/li>\n
  4. (4) Chad Edwards, Mayfield, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  5. (10) Connor Cleveland, Corinth, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  6. (16) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, Vt.<\/li>\n
  7. (13) Tim LaDuc, Orwell, Vt.<\/li>\n
  8. (14) Michael Sabia, Easton, Conn.<\/li>\n
  9. (18) Justin Comes, Middlebury, Vt.<\/li>\n
  10. (15) # Tanner Siemons, Orford, N.H.<\/li>\n
  11. (2) Scott Duell, Ballston Spa, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  12. (25) Rob Maxon, Pownal, Vt.<\/li>\n
  13. (19) Greg Atkins, Keeseville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  14. (29) Lou Torres, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  15. (27) Vince Quenneville Jr., Brandon, Vt.<\/li>\n
  16. (21) Nick Fretto, Ballston Lake, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  17. (15) Jason Bruno, Morrisonville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  18. (28) Kevin Ward, Hyde Park, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  19. (12) Mike Palmer, Salisbury, Vt.<\/li>\n
  20. (22) Alex Bell, Cambridge, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  21. (26) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, Vt.<\/li>\n
  22. (7) Chris Curtis, Canaan, Conn.<\/li>\n
  23. (3) Jordan Fornwalt, Bradford, Vt.<\/li>\n
  24. (9) Joe Williams, Scotia, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  25. (17) J.R. Heffner, Stephentown, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  26. (23) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  27. (11) David Schilling, East Greenbush, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  28. (30) Frank Hoard, Jr., North Granville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
  29. (5) Kevin Chaffee, Bradford, Vt.<\/li>\n
  30. (20) Jimmy Ryan, Shoreham, Vt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Time Trials Winner: David Schilling (18.909 seconds)<\/p>\n

    Heat Winners: Jordan Fornwalt, Kenny Tremont Jr., Adam Pierson<\/p>\n

    Consi Winners: Greg Atkins, Jimmy Ryan, Nick Fretto<\/p>\n

    Shiley Fabrication Hard Charger Award: Lou Torres (+15 positions)<\/p>\n

    Shiley Fabrication Hard Luck Award: Zack Daniels<\/p>\n

    Best Appearing Car: Jimmy Ryan<\/p>\n

    Did Not Qualify: Robert Bublak, Rob Lanfear, James Fadden, Brian Whittemore, Nick Heywood, Ricky Quick, Allan Hammond, Jake Scarborough, Ron Proctor, Darryl Nutting, Mike Stacey, Zack Daniels, Codie Aubin, # Jeff Washburn, Tomas Kimball, # Bruce Loomis, # Steve Lary, Trevor Rocke.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \n

    Sprint Cars of New England Feature (25 laps)<\/p>\n

    Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. (12) Dan Douville, Bridgewater, N.H.<\/li>\n
    2. (4) Jake Williams, Center Tuftonboro, N.H.<\/li>\n
    3. (2) Will Hull, Plainfield, Vt.<\/li>\n
    4. (7) Matt Hoyt, Campton, N.H.<\/li>\n
    5. (3) Troy Comeau, Warren, N.H.<\/li>\n
    6. (9) Jordan Fornwalt, Bradford, Vt.<\/li>\n
    7. (5) Dennis McLeod, Concord, N.H.<\/li>\n
    8. (6) Lacey Hanson, Orwell, Vt.<\/li>\n
    9. (11) James Hanson, Orwell, Vt.<\/li>\n
    10. (8) Clay Dow, Barnstead, N.H.<\/li>\n
    11. (1) Kevin Chaffee, Bradford, Vt.<\/li>\n
    12. (10) Tyler Austin, Fairlee, Vt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Did Not Start: Christine Boesch, Ryan Harrison<\/em><\/p>\n

      Heat Winners: Kevin Chaffee, Matt Hoyt<\/p>\n

      \n

      O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Feature (25 laps)<\/p>\n

      Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. (19) Travis Billington, South Glens Falls, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      2. (7) Paolo Pascarella<\/li>\n
      3. (9) Joey Roberts, Fletcher, Vt.<\/li>\n
      4. (11) Brent Warren, Salisbury, Vt.<\/li>\n
      5. (8) Josh Rozelle, West Pawlet, Vt.<\/li>\n
      6. (15) Adam Piper, Leicester, Vt.<\/li>\n
      7. (6) R.J. Germain, Bristol, Vt.<\/li>\n
      8. (2) Matt Bilodeau, Pittsford, Vt.<\/li>\n
      9. (1) Matt Westcott, Troy, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      10. (10) Tyler Atkins, Keeseville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      11. (5) Ralph Reynolds, Jr., Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
      12. (4) Jamey Ferland, Charlestown, N.H.<\/li>\n
      13. (3) Kyle Hoard, North Granville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      14. (16) Jason Baker, South Glens Falls, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      15. (14) Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Gansevoort, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      16. (12) Dan Lyle, Bennington, Vt.<\/li>\n
      17. (18) David Kendall, Enfield, N.H.<\/li>\n
      18. (13) Montgomery Tremont, West Sand Lake, N.Y.<\/li>\n
      19. (17) Sean Broe, Middlebury, Vt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Shiley Fabrication Hard Charger Award: Travis Billington (+18 positions)<\/p>\n

        Shiley Fabrication Hard Luck Award: Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald<\/p>\n

        Best Appearing Car: Joey Roberts<\/p>\n

        \n

        Rosen & Berger Auto Recyclers Super Stock Feature (20 laps)<\/p>\n

        Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

        # – denotes rookie<\/em><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. (5) Chris Murray, Fair Haven, Vt.<\/li>\n
        2. (8) Lou Gancarz, North Adams, Mass.<\/li>\n
        3. (6) Jim McKiernan, Moriah Center, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        4. (7) # Roo Forrest, West Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
        5. (13) Frank Monroe, Granville, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        6. (12) Larry Bristol, Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
        7. (14) Tyler Irwin, Peru, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        8. (3) Bill Duprey, Hydeville, Vt.<\/li>\n
        9. (4) Scott FitzGerald, West Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
        10. (1) Joey Trudeau, Hague, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        11. (11) Curtis Condon, Queensbury, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        12. (9) # Andrew FitzGerald, West Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
        13. (10) Terry Stevenson, Whitehall, N.Y.<\/li>\n
        14. (15) Ronnie Alger, Orwell, Vt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Disqualified: (2) Josh Bussino, Mount Holly, Vt.<\/em><\/p>\n

          Best Appearing Car: Chris Murray<\/p>\n

          \n

          Portland Glass Mini Stock Feature (10 laps)<\/p>\n

          Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

          # – denotes rookie<\/em><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. (4) Mike Preston, Panton, Vt.<\/li>\n
          2. (1) Kyle Rogers, Fair Haven, Vt.<\/li>\n
          3. (20) Tim Simonds, Clarendon, Vt.<\/li>\n
          4. (2) Chris Conroy, Newport, N.H.<\/li>\n
          5. (21) # Tanner Lunt, Fort Ann, N.Y.<\/li>\n
          6. (7) Derrick Counter, Leicester, Vt.<\/li>\n
          7. (12) Shawn Moquin, Milton, Vt.<\/li>\n
          8. (11) Brandon Ely, Bennington, Vt.<\/li>\n
          9. (9) Willie Rice, Poultney, Vt.<\/li>\n
          10. (14) # Lynn Denton, Milton, Vt.<\/li>\n
          11. (15) # Craig Kirby, Winooski, Vt.<\/li>\n
          12. (18) Hunter Given, Orwell, Vt.<\/li>\n
          13. (6) Johnny Bruno, Castleton, Vt.<\/li>\n
          14. (17) Mike Lique, Lebanon, N.H.<\/li>\n
          15. (13) Josh Kennedy, Rochester, Vt.<\/li>\n
          16. (3) Jake Barrows, Cornwall, Vt.<\/li>\n
          17. (8) Dakota Desabrais, Brandon, Vt.<\/li>\n
          18. (19) # Chris Guyette, North Clarendon, Vt.<\/li>\n
          19. (16) David Starks<\/li>\n
          20. (5) Erin Aiken, Claremont, N.H.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Disqualified: (10) Kaleb Shepard<\/em><\/p>\n

            Best Appearing Car: Johnny Bruno<\/p>\n

            \n

            Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprint Feature (9 laps)<\/p>\n

            Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown<\/p>\n

            # – denotes rookie<\/em><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. (3) Cody O\u2019Brien, Springfield, Vt.<\/li>\n
            2. (7) # Tye Vaillancourt, New Ipswich, N.H.<\/li>\n
            3. (1) Austin Chaves, Chester, Vt.<\/li>\n
            4. (10) # John McPhee Jr., Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
            5. (9) # Samantha Mulready, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.<\/li>\n
            6. (11) # Joel Belanger, Washington, N.H.<\/li>\n
            7. (13) # Dakota Green, Eagle Bridge, N.Y.<\/li>\n
            8. (8) # Shawn McPhee, Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
            9. (2) Colby Beinhaur, Shoreham, Vt.<\/li>\n
            10. (5) Josh Griffin, Newport, N.Y.<\/li>\n
            11. (12) # Gordon Sheehan, West Rutland, Vt.<\/li>\n
            12. (6) Erick Mulready, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.<\/li>\n
            13. (4) Robert Griffin, Sunapee, N.H.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Best Appearing Car: Cody O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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