by Jay | May 9, 2016 | Connecticut, New, Waterford Speedbowl
WATERFORD – If it’s opening weekend at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, it likely means Keith Rocco celebrating when the SK Modified feature is over.
Rocco, of Wallingford, captured the victory in the 35-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified feature Sunday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl’s Bud Blastoff 2016.
Sunday’s SK Modified feature was one of eight features rescheduled from Saturday’s original program, which was suspended because of rain.
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by Jay | May 9, 2016 | Maine, New, Wiscasset Speedway
By Lisa and Rich Maguire
The bright lights of Wiscasset Speedway illuminated the track at the first evening race of the season. Despite the cool weather, fans lined the grandstands to watch group one division racing which included Super Streets, Thunder Four Mini’s, ServePro of Biddeford Saco Prostocks, New England Four Cylinder Prostocks, and the flex race of the week, Wicked Good Vintage Racers.
The Spotlighted race of the evening was a twenty-five lap Super Street presentation. Starting on the pole was the #27 of Barry Poulin. To his right was the #38 of Cody Buzzell. Starting in third was Bernie Dinsmore of the #3. When green flag racing began, Tasha Dyer of the #32 advanced quickly from fifth, passing Dinsmore for third by lap two. Ahead, Poulin was setting a fast pace for the pack, but Buzzell was tailing him looking for his chance to pass. His chance came during lap fifteen when Poulin went high, opening the door for Buzzell. During lap sixteen, Buzzell and Poulin raced head to head, until Buzzell accelerated and passed Poulin on the inside coming out of turn two for the lead. Dyer, sticking close to Buzzell, also passed Poulin for second.
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by Jay | May 5, 2016 | Connecticut, New, Waterford Speedbowl
WATERFORD — His accomplishments at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl are mind-boggling. Keith Rocco has racked up 121 wins in his 13 seasons at the Bowl, 15 more than any other competitor. He’s the all-time win leader in the SK Modified division with 73 victories. He’s also nailed down eight track championships, including five in the SK Modifieds, and has won the last three SK crowns in a row.
Even with all those accomplishments in his resume, Rocco says his desire and determination remain at full speed. He’s just as hungry as he ever was.
“Nothing beats winning races,” Rocco said. “When you get older, it does get more difficult in the shop, especially when you and your crew do all the work on the car. And I have a lot more going on in my life, with two kids and a lawn to mow.
“But when you step on the track, it makes it all worth it.”
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by Jay | May 5, 2016 | Devils Bowl, New, Vermont
Rosen & Berger Auto Recyclers to Sponsor Renegades at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
Rutland business steps up for 50th season, will continue 50/50 raffle
CENTER RUTLAND, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s family of sponsors and marketing partners continues to step up for the track’s 50th season of stock car racing in 2016. Longtime Rutland-area staple Rosen & Berger Auto Recyclers and Scrap Metals will sponsor the intermediate Renegade division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series on both the half-mile asphalt and 3/10-mile dirt tracks at Devil’s Bowl, and will continue its support of the speedway’s 50/50 raffle.
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by Jay | May 5, 2016 | Connecticut, New, Thompson
Adam Norton Off to Strong Start in Thompson’s Sunoco Modified Division
(THOMPSON, CT) – Sunoco Modified driver Adam Norton saw early season success in Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park’s (TSMP) top-tier division, after a fourth place finish at the Icebreaker opening weekend in April. A veteran driver from Palmer, MA, Norton has been racing for 24 years, and has multiple championships to his name in dirt bikes, go karts, and Pro Four Modifieds. Although the Sunoco Modified division include big names this season such as Keith Rocco, Ted Christopher, Ryan Preece and Rowan Pennink, Adam Norton will be looking to make his mark in the highly competitive open-wheel division.
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