OPS NEWS: Wednesday’s Acceleration Series results

by | Aug 6, 2009 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘A-1’ (20 laps): 1. David Childs, Oxford; 2. Dan Brown, Peru; 3. Steve Brill, Bridgton; 4. Chris Burgess, Sabattus; 5. Josh Childs, Oxford; 6. Steve Moon, Gray; 7. Guy Childs, Turner; 8. Addison Bowie, Auburn; 9. Jerry Goss, Mechanic Falls; 10. Ryan Robbins, Dixfield; 11. Zach Bowie, Lisbon; 12. Bubba Collins, New Gloucester; 13. John Spencer Jr., Farmington; 14. John Patria, Turner; 15. Michael Haynes, Livermore Falls; 16. Chris Coolidge, Norway.

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘B-1’ (20 laps): 1. Jay Wilkins, Gray; 2. Shannon Judd, Jay; 3. Jerry Freve, Buckfield; 4. Clint Sherwood, Poland; 5. Bob Ferguson, New Gloucester; 6. Jim Drake, Hebron; 7. David Brown, Poland; 8. Kyle Curtis, Oxford; 9. Scott Hethcoat, Danville Junction; 10. Fred Clavet, Buckfield; 11. Doug Degroat, Oxford; 12. Josh Paradis, Sumner. DQ: Tyler Belanger, Sumner.

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘C-1’ (20 laps): 1. Ron Abbott Jr., Sabattus; 2. Kevin Leighton, Minot; 3. Randy Robitaille, Norway; 4. Pat Maloy, Lisbon; 5. Chad Truman, South Paris; 6. Don Veinott, Sabattus; 7. Justin Vining, Peru; 8. Todd Bisbee, South Paris; 9. Dennis Morang, South Paris; 10. Jonathan Baldwin, Auburn; 11. Scott Veinott, Greene; 12. Matt Weeks, Greene; 13. Phil Knowlton, Poland.

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘A-2’ (20 laps, makeup from July 17): 1. David Childs, Oxford; 2. Chris Burgess, Sabattus; 3. John Patria, Turner; 4. Addison Bowie, Auburn; 5. Chris Coolidge, Norway; 6. Steve Brill, Bridgton; 7. Dan Brown, Peru; 8. Michael Haynes, Livermore Falls; 9. Jerry Goss, Mechanic Falls; 10. Tyler Belanger, Sumner; 11. Ryan Robbins, Dixfield; 12. Bubba Collins, New Gloucester; 13. John Spencer Jr., Farmington; 14. Zach Bowie, Lisbon.

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘B-2’ (20 laps, makeup from July 17): 1. Steve Moon, Gray; 2. Jay Wilkins, Gray; 3. Jerry Freve, Buckfield; 4. Ron Abbott Jr., Sabattus; 5. Nic Stanley, Buckfield; 6. Doug Degroat, Oxford; 7. Jim Drake, Hebron; 8. Shannon Judd, Jay; 9. Josh Paradis, Sumner; 10. Bob Ferguson, New Gloucester; 11. David Brown, Poland; 12. Kyle Curtis, Oxford; 13. Scott Hethcoat, Danville Junction.

CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘C-2’ (20 laps, makeup from July 17): 1. Guy Childs, Turner; 2. Pat Maloy, Lisbon; 3. Phil Knowlton, Poland; 4. Kevin Leighton, Minot; 5. Jonathan Baldwin, Auburn; 6. Clint Sherwood, Poland; 7. Randy Robitaille, Norway; 8. Todd Bisbee, South Paris; 9. Justin Vining, Peru; 10. Don Veinott, Sabattus; 11. Chad Truman, South Paris; 12. Dennis Morang, South Paris; 13. Jacob Hethcoat, Norway; 14. Scott Veinott, Greene.

MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL ‘A-1’ (20 laps): 1. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 2. Zach Audet, Wilton; 3. Matt Dufault, Turner; 4. Troy Jordan, Turner; 5. Corey Beaulieu, Oxford; 6. Brady Romano, Livermore Falls; 7. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 8. John Childs, Leeds; 9. Dustin Salley, Auburn; 10. Roger Bourgoin, Sabattus; 11. Jason Berry, Turner; 12. Randy Desmarais, Auburn; 13. Craig Farrington, Hebron; 14. Mike Ward, Harrison; 15. Eric Rowles, Lewiston; 16. Ryan Hewins, Leeds; 17. Jamie Leavitt, Minot; 18. Jeff Hebert, Auburn.

MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL ‘B-1’ (20 laps): 1. Jim Hart, Buckfield; 2. Mark Childs Jr., Mechanic Falls; 3. Bill Sprague, Minot; 4. Bill Dunphy, New Gloucester; 5. Brian Nason, Lewiston; 6. Craig Bartlett, Denmark; 7. Derek Cairns, Waterford; 8. Bob Danforth, Stoneham; 9. Carl Conant, Lewiston; 10. Bob Lucas, Peru; 11. Derek Cook, Chesterville; 12. Cody Smith, Oxford; 13. Mark Childs Sr., Mechanic Falls; 14. Todd Sawyer, Pownal; 15. Ellery Phillips Jr., Turner; 16. John Mason, Bethel; 17. Michael Carver, Durham. DQ: Jamie Heath, Waterford. DNS: Charlie Hall, Oxford; Bert Allen, Auburn.

MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL ‘A-2’ (20 laps, makeup from July 17): 1. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 2. Matt Dufault, Turner; 3. Ryan Hewins, Leeds; 4. Troy Jordan, Turner; 5. Craig Farrington, Hebron; 6. Dustin Salley, Auburn; 7. Mike Ward, Harrison; 8. Jamie Leavitt, Minot; 9. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 10. Scott Farrington, Minot; 11. Corey Beaulieu. Oxford; 12. Zach Audet, Wilton; 13. Brady Romano, Livermore Falls; 14. Jason Berry, Turner; 15. Eric Rowles, Lewiston; 16. Randy Desmarais, Auburn.

CALL OF THE WILD RV CENTER SPORT TRUCK (20 laps): 1. Kevin Oliver, Gray; 2. Opie Allard, Harpswell; 3. Jerry Stevens, Searsport; 4. Roger Allard, Harpswell; 5. John Lizotte, Mechanic Falls; 6. Ross Spurling, New Gloucester; 7. Brad Corson, Sumner; 8. Jeremy Wagner, Bryant Pond; 9. Ryan Farrar, Sumner; 10. Jeff Schmidt, Mechanic Falls; 11. Laurette Theriault, South Casco.

ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY LADIES (20 laps): 1. Dottie Patria, Turner; 2. Cathy Manchester, Gray; 3. Vanna Brackett, Buckfield; 4. Deanna Robertson, South Paris; 5. Missy Blash, Oxford; 6. Tori Burgess, Sabattus; 7. Tricia Thomas, Farmington; 8. Sue Veinott, Sabattus; 9. Missy Morgan, Lewiston; 10. Shannon Wheeler, Auburn; 11. Kristen Brown, Poland; 12. Christina Spaulding, Lewiston; 13. Lisa Brooks, Auburn; 14. Annie Chartier, Mexico.

GOULET HOME INSPECTIONS RENEGADE (10 laps): 1. Bill Grover, Topsham; 2. Jason Hannigan, Greene; 3. Bob Morey, Lisbon; 4. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 5. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 6. Jesse Morey, Lisbon.

Joey Roberts Disqualified From ACT Tiger Sportsman Tri-State Series Event at Canaan Fair Speedway

by | Aug 5, 2009 | ACT, New Hampshire

Waterbury, VT –Following the second event in the American Canadian Tour (ACT) Tiger Sportsman Series at the Canaan Fair Speedway this past Saturday, August 1st, second place finisher Joey Roberts from Georgia, Vermont has been disqualified.

Roberts failed the post race inspection of his Island Racing ‘built motor’. Under ACT rules, three motors were allowed to compete in the event — a Thunder Road Butler MacMaster crate motor, an Airborne Speedway-approved Island Racing spec motor, and an ACT-approved ‘built motor’ which is approved at both Thunder Road and Airborne Speedway. The ‘built motors’ can be assembled by racers or by regional engine shops under specifications as outlined in the ACT Rule Book.

Roberts was penalized on various issues. First, he was disqualified from the event with loss of all money and points due to the illegal motor. Following subsequent behavior not in keeping with the rules of ACT racing, Roberts was also fined $1,000.00 and has been suspended from any participation in ACT-sanctioned events of any kind indefinitely. Roberts has also been banned from entering any pit area conducting an ACT event until further notice.

Third place finisher, Joey Becker from Cambridge, VT, driving a car owned by Rich Watson from Milton, VT will inherit second place, and Jason Bonnett from St. Albans, Vermont moves from fourth place to third following the disqualification.

The final leg of the NAPA Tri-State Series, which included a 100-lap opening event at the newly renovated Airborne Speedway in July, will take place at Thunder Road Speedbowl at the ACE Hardware 100-lap special event on Thursday, August 13th. Shawn Duquette of Morrisonville, NY has won the first two events and leads Toby Ebersole of Peru, NY by 22 points, and Bonnett by 32 going into the final event.  Post time is 6:30 and regular admission prices will be in effect.

Pro Four Modifieds Press Release 8/2/09

by | Aug 4, 2009 | Beech Ridge, New England

Scarborough, ME – August 2, 2009 – The Pro Four Modifieds of New England (PFMNE) completed their eighth race as part of the Four Cylinder Nationals, sponsored by Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on Sunday. It was the #1m of  “Stormin’ Norman” Wrenn that thundered his way from last to victory lane for the seventh time this year.

The series gridded a 15-car field for the 39-lap feature—in honor of the PFMNE’s 39th anniversary. In what was to be his first appearance of the season, the #00 of Dave Richardi was unable to complete his heat or return for the feature when his machine encountered mechanical difficulties. The same held true for the #83 of Franky Perry and the #68 of Eric Trask as well.

Taking the green flag was the #11a of Dan Meservey and the #13 of George Sherman in the front row. The #29 of Matt Sagar, who started in fifth, worked his way passed the #07x of Robin Berghman and the #12 of Rob Richardi, Jr. on the inside. On lap two, Sherman took the lead away from Meservey. Meanwhile, at the back of the pack, the #10 of Brian Vincent and Wrenn’s #1m worked their way through the traffic, passing under the #07 of Phil Lausier in the process. One lap later, Sagar drove his machine around Meservey and Sherman to become the new race leader. The #4 of Cory Cleary started in 10th and made his way through the field, passing Berghman on lap 4, with Wrenn close behind. Five laps into the event, Richardi Jr. saw an opportunity and took it—passing Sherman on the frontstretch for the bridesmaid position. Wrenn moved into third after racing side-by-side with Sherman.

A caution came out on lap twelve, when Cleary, Meservey, and Lausier spun in turns three and four. On the restart, Sagar exploded into the lead with Wrenn following in the low groove from his third place restarting position. Within two laps, Vincent passed Berghman for seventh, and Bedard began closing in on the #07x also. It was on this same lap that Richardi Jr. slowed on the fronstretch, bringing his Richardi Automotive machine to the pits after it began billowing smoke.

The caution came out for the second time on lap twenty-one when Sagar spun. On the restart, Wrenn and Vincent held the first and third positions, but when the green flag unfurled, they roared passed Cleary, who had restarted in second. On the backstretch, Sagar—who had to start at the end of the lead lap cars—powered under Berghman for a spot in the top five. But that glory was short-lived when he was forced pit-side with mechanical failure. With fourteen laps to go, Bedard and Crawford kept up their battle in the middle of the pack, but Bedard continued to hold the advantage.

Wrenn, Vincent, and Cleary made up a close top three going into the final ten laps of the feature event. When the two-to-go signal was shown, Cleary made his move under Vincent for second. When the white flag unfurled, Crawford made his move around Bedard. In turns three and four, however, Cleary spun before he reached the checkered flag; he was able to get it going again and cross the line. Wrenn took home the win, followed closely by Vincent and Cleary to round out the top three. Berghman; Lausier; Crawford; Bedard; D’Amico; Mertz; Meservey; Sagar; Richardi, Jr.; Sherman; and Eric McGovern rounded out the top ten. Crawford was the first Limited driver to cross the finish line, and Bedard and Mertz rounded out the top three.

The PFMNE have a week off, but will return to racing on Saturday, August 15, at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH.

Hudson Race Report 8/2/09

by | Aug 3, 2009 | New Hampshire

Hudson NH – The Outlaw Sportsman were in for the first of two consecutive shows this past Sunday evening at Hudson Speedway.  Tim Casey, Dean Wendell and Allen Reiser Jr. all got their first wins of the 2009 racing season in their respective divisions.

Rick Woodside Jr. brought the twenty one car Outlaw Sportsman field to the green flag.  Veteran Pete Fiandaca jumped out to the early lead from his outside pole starting spot. A lap ten restart pitted Fiandaca and Casey on the front row with Casey on the outside. Casey powered past Fiandaca when the green flew. Mitch Wendell challenged Casey for the lead just past the halfway point and with two to go Bobby Allen got to the outside of Casey and had his nose in front of Casey’s as the pair crossed the stripe getting the white flag. But Allen couldn’t keep his momentum in turn one and slide back to third behind 2nd place finisher Wendell. Fourth through tenth were John Meany, Jason Ferriera, Gary Bearegard, Sandy Lee, Ron Lord Jr., Chris Lee and Rob DeAlmeida.

The Rookie Stock main saw a fast improving Jerry Lepage lead the first five circuits. On lap six there was grinding crash on the backstretch heavily damaging the cars of Dan Murphy, Billy Clement and Charlie Coombs, with Coombs getting airborne over the tire barrier and coming to rest upside down. All involved were ok. Wendell took over the top spot on the ensuing restart building a big lead before having trouble getting by side by side lapped traffic. John Morin got within a few car lengths but Wendell made it past and cruised to his first ever Feature win at Hudson Speedway. Morin finished second. Third through tenth were Scott Duval, Lepage, Larry Fortin, Keith Ennis, Travis Nevers, Heath Toutellotte, Alicia Kincaid and Clement.

Allen Reiser Jr. blasted out to a big lead in the V-6 Modified main and stayed out front the entire race. Dick Dubois led a pack of four cars chasing Reiser Jr. and they did catch him with three to go, getting to his bumper. But they didn’t have a chance to challenge him as the caution came out and on the restart Reiser Jr. pulled away and onto victory. Second through fifth were Dubios, Chris Kuebler, Anthony Frissone and Keith Caruso.

Louis Maher got back to his winning ways in the Roadrunner feature with his fifth win of the year. Second through fifth were Jef James, Don Mayo, Patrick D’Alba and Don Souzy.

Gage Harron won the Thunder Lite Feature. Dylan Bilodeau, Derek Griffith, Jen Lord and Bobby Stirk III were 2nd through 5th.

Charlie Baldwin won the Spectator Drags.  Tim Lord won the Spectator Race and Cody Mackinnion won the Flagpole Race.

Awesome August at Hudson Speedway continues Sunday August 9th with Outlaw Sportsman, Mini-cup cars, Rookies, Roadrunners, Thunder Lites, Spectator Drags, Spectator Race and Flagpole race, gates open at 4pm and the first race at 6pm. For More info please visit www.hudsonspeedway.info.

DAY OF FIRSTS AS HALPIN CAPTURES FIRST CAREER MARITIME SUPER SERIES CAVENDISH 100 AT CFS

by | Aug 3, 2009 | Canada

(Shediac, N.B.)  — Stephen Halpin (#03), the 20-year old rookie Sportsman driver from Saint John, captured his first ever Maritime Super Series for Sportsman race of his career crossing the finish line first in the Cavendish Farms 100 Sunday afternoon at the Centre for Speed (CFS), Atlantic Canada’s Super Speedway and “Metro Moncton’s Playground of Power”.

Halpin, who started seventh on the 18-car grid, quickly moved up to the lead pack behind pole-sitter Ron Lane (#46) of Prosser Brook and passed Lane on the inside on lap #47, just before the competition yellow flag flew on lap #50. On the ensuing restart, the rookie kept his cool and fended off challenges from Lane over the final stretch to capture the historic win ahead of veterans Lane, the
defending RGS Sportsman champ, and Dan Bourque (#15) of Grande-Digue.

Lane earned the pole position for the 100-lap feature thanks to a win in the first 10-lap heat. e Marcel Maillet (#25) of St. Antoine, who started the main event on the outside pole, also enjoyed a good afternoon with his first checkered flags in over three years in both the 5-lap Dash and the second 10-lap heat. Mark Price (#54) of Saint John also recorded his first win of 2009 at CFS crossing the stripe first in the 25-lap semi-final.

The Maritime Super Series for Sportsman points standings now find defending series champion, Claude Gaudet (#22) of Grand Barachois in the lead (60 points), six points up on the rookie Halpin (54 points) and eight points up on Maillet (52 points). Then we find a four-way tie for forth at 51 points between Marc Gautreau (#99), Ken MacKenzie (#85), Bert Cormier (#3) and Dan Borque (#15). The next Super Series event will be held on August 15th as part of the CARQUEST Maritime Pro Stock Series Lucas Oil 100 weekend.

In Streetstock action, Shawn Waterfield (#23) of Sydney made the long drive up from Cape Breton worthwhile as he picked up the checkered flag in the 50-lap Invitational feature for his first career win at CFS. He accomplished the feat thanks to a timely and daring through-the-middle pass in heavy lap traffic on lap #35 to take the lead from veteran Saint John driver, Rick Cashol (#54). Cashol, who had himself taken the lead from feature pole sitter Doug MacEwen (#40) of Charlottetown on lap #28, had to settle for third in the feature behind past CFS champ, Remi Gaudet (#75) of Grand Barachois who was making his 2009 season debut. Gaudet took consolation in his 10-lap semi win while Waterfield also picked up the win in the 10-lap heat.

In Mini Stock action, Daniel Gautreau (#20) of Shediac recorded his first three wins of the 2009 season capturing wins in the 10-lap heat, semi-final and 35-lap feature to complete the grand slam. Gautreau crossed the stripe in the feature ahead of his cousin and defending CFS champion, Pierre Gautreau (#99) of Shediac with Mike MacDougal (#23) of Riverview picking up third – the
exact same result as in the 10-lap heat.

In the Four Fun division, there were three different winners. SSW regular, Tim Tanner (#89) of Beaverbank, N.S., picked up his first career win at CFS crossing the stripe in a photo-finish in the 35-lap feature just a few centimeters ahead of Eldon Campbell (#17) of Moncton while fellow SSW regular, Kyle Gammon (#98) of Middle Sackville, N.S. was third. Campbell took some consolation from his earlier win in the 10-lap semi while points leader, Mike Weagle (#60) of Petitcodiac took home first place hardware in the heat.

Next Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m., the Centre for Speed will host the Covered Bridge Potato Chips Fan Appreciation Day with regular Southeast Challenge Series points racing in Sportsman and Streetstock divisions as well as the Little Guys 100, which is the longest race in the Maritimes for 4-cylinder race cars.

Full schedule details are available at www.centreforspeed.com

TRAVEL NOTE: Due to bridge
construction on Route #133, all CFS traffic must use Exit #43 (Grand Barachois) off Highway #15 until further notice. From this exit, traffic must turn left onto Route #133, at Gaudet Supermarket, and travel 2 km to the CENTRE.

About CFS

The CENTRE for Speed, built in 1996, is home to the Atlantic region’s largest and
fastest paved 3/8 of a mile stock car oval as its centerpiece. The CENTRE overlooks the Northumberland Strait and is located 5 kilometers east of Shediac’s Parlee Beach on Route #133 in the village of Grand Barachois.