by Jay | Mar 21, 2010 | ACT
BELLEROSE AND LAQUERRE TEAM UP AGAIN FOR 2010 SEASON AT THUNDER ROAD
Waterbury, VT – It has been a decade since Tracie Bellerose from Gorham, NH made history at Thunder Road International Speedbowl (TR) in Barre, VT. She became the first woman to win a major championship at one of the nation’s most famous and toughest short tracks. In a surprise today, Bellerose announced that she would be returning to full time racing with the same crew chief and team that brought her to national prominence in 2000.
“When the opportunity came calling, this kid (Bellerose) knew exactly what she wanted and that was to go back to racing competitively. I tried golf, but the golf carts were too slow, I then bought a Harley, but wrecking that on the highway was way worse than a couple of memorable wrecks I had at Thunder Road. Quite frankly, I have not even been able to visit Thunder Road as a spectator – I have missed racing so much. Obviously, I am pretty excited,” said Bellerose.
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by Jay | Mar 21, 2010 | NASCAR, NASCAR K&N Pro Series
Fadden Racing Announces Development Program With Julian Camilo Albarracin
Fadden Racing, Inc. announced today that they have added Columbian Julian Camilo Albarracin as a primary development driver for the 2010 season. Albarracin will begin the year competing in a Late Model in New England before moving into the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June. The young and upcoming driver will pilot the No. 54 Fadden Racing Chevrolet’s.
Albaraccin’s background is based on road courses with extensive experience in the Skip Barber Series. In 2008, Albaraccin placed second in the Mid Western Regional championship points and then backed that up with a seventh place finish in the National point standings in 2009. In just nine starts last season, Albarracin posted one top-five and seven top-10 finishes. He began his career in Karts in 2001 and also competed in Formula Renault where he traveled to Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico to race.
“We’re very excited to add Julian to the Fadden Racing family,” said car owner Mike Olsen. “We did some testing with him and he has a lot of potential to do very well in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. We want him to have some time for a learning curve instead of rushing him right into everything so we decided it would be best to start him out in a Late Model and do some testing in the East Series car before we actually start competing.”
Albaraccin turned nearly 400 laps at White Mountain Motorsports Park in a private test that allowed the driver to get acclimated to the heavier, full-bodied stock cars. His pre-season training will include tests at several different venues in addition to the Late Model schedule that is still yet to be determined.
“We’ve already made important steps in his progression to the K&N Pro Series,” said Olsen. “He communicates well with the crew and he’s making huge strides in his transition between car types.”
For more information on Fadden Racing, visit www.faddenracing.net.
by Jay | Mar 21, 2010 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
The 2010 Mini-Stocks Division get a little twisted!
Wiscasset Raceway welcomes new sponsors.
(Wiscasset, ME) Wiscasset Raceway is happy to announce a new Division sponsor. Twisted Tea will be the 2010 sponsor for our Mini-Stocks Division. Founded in 2001 their slogan is “Be a Little Twisted!” The Twisted Tea brewmasters (yes, their job is as cool as it sounds) have been committed to brewing a hard iced tea that not only tastes like real iced tea but also delivers an incredibly smooth and refreshing drinking experience.
“I’ve heard that the Mini-Stock drivers at Wiscasset Raceway might be a little more twisted then the other drivers” said Steve Smith, marketing director at The Center of Speed. “We thought that Twisted Tea might be a good fit. I am looking forward to finding out!”
Twisted Tea will be available this race season and the Wiscasset Raceway will be hosting lot’s of Twisted events. Look for the Twisted Tea girls this season at The Center of Speed.
We would also like to welcome new Raceway supporters Boston Beer Company, brewers of Samuel Adams, “America’s World-Class Beer” and Miller Lite.
“We’re looking forward to all of the great events and promotions with Sam Adams and Miller Lite in 2010”, said Doug White, owner of the Wiscasset Raceway “we hope everyone enjoys themselves at The Center of Speed in 2010. Opening day is right around the corner, Sunday, May 23rd. BE THERE!”
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by Jay | Mar 16, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
New Divisions to Debut at High Banks
Winchester, NH: Mud Season has come and that means the start of racing season is getting closer at the Monadnock Speedway. The management has worked throughout the winter to put together and 2010 Event schedule sure to please everyone.
The Season Opener will be held one week later than years past leaving the opportunity to hold two test and tune sessions. The Season Opener will be held Saturday, May 1st featuring the traditional 100 lap Modified Racing Series Tour. Practice will held on April 17th and April 24th. The test and tune session is open to all competitors (including Touring and Enduros).
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by Jay | Mar 15, 2010 | PASS
Ryan Blaney Dominates for First Career PASS South Win
Naples, ME 3/15/10- Fans who have followed the PASS South series for the last year and a half have all wondered and even asked him to his face, “Ryan when are you going to win your first race?” That question along with a statement on who might be the guy to beat for the 2010 PASS South series championship was answered in front of a stellar crowd at the Dillon Motor Speedway in Dillon, South Carolina as fifteen-year-old Ryan Blaney stole the show and earned the win, dominating the South Carolina Clash 150.
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