by Jay | May 20, 2009 | New
HOLIDAY WEEKEND FUN AT THOMPSON SPEEDWAY THIS SUNDAY
THOMPSON, CT. The Eve of Destruction at the Thompson Speedway has become a Memorial Day holiday weekend tradition. Thousands of fun seekers have found this special event to be a wonderful night of exciting and laugh-out-loud entertainment. Thompson’s Eve of Destruction scheduled for Sunday, May 24th, has become a holiday weekend destination and a not to be missed night out for the entire family.
The Eve of Destruction is slated to start at 6 PM. However, when the gates open at 1:30 PM, youngsters will thrill to the action filled midway of huge inflatable activities that both challenge and entertain the young and the young at heart.
Motorized mayhem best describes this incredible evening of man’s best efforts to defy speed, fire, gravity and bone jarring crashes. The menu of mayhem includes three different types of demolition derbies, Monster Truck Mania, a jet powered spectacular, the 7th annual hilarious Trailer Trash event, a huge fireworks display and a couple of surprises that are destined to bring cheers from those in attendance.
Demolition derbies are a big part of the Eve of Destruction. The ever-popular school bus demo brings out area youngsters to cheer on the bus representing their schools. The kids design a paint scheme for each school’s bus and then spend hours actually bringing that scheme to life with gallons of paint provided by the speedway. The busses then parade in front of the grandstands where the fans judge the best paint jobs. Cash donations are made to the schools based on the fan’s choices. Schools then vie for even more money in the school bus demolition derby. Add to this fun a full size car and a four cylinder car demo and the Thompson Speedway is almost instantly turned into a huge junk yard.
Thompson Speedway’s Eve of Destruction will be held only 3 days after the track begins its Thursday Night Thompson Thunder racing series. Thursday night, May 21st, at 6 PM will mark the opening of the popular weekly racing series that showcases six divisions of NASCAR Whelen All American series race cars. This fast-paced and exciting race program is a great night out for the family. The events are family priced and are run virtually non-stop so that fans get an exciting program and still arrive back home at an early hour.
For more information on Thursday Night Thompson Thunder or the Eve of Destruction, fans are urged to visit the Thompson International Speedway web site. www.thompsonspeedway.com.
by Jay | May 19, 2009 | New
Ovitt Scores Outlaw Pro Win, Alexander Repeats in Modified
Winchester, NH: This past Saturday, eight exciting race divisions took to the track at Monadnock Speedway. With the threat of storms moving in late, the program was moved quickly completing all divisions before the skies opened up. Winners included, Modified Kirk Alexander, Outlaw Pro Brandon Ovitt, Super Stock Matt Mead and Mini Stock Rich Fournier. Matthew Gauffin won the 4-cylinder enduro event and Dan Yagmin took the Full Size Enduro event.
Mini Stocks rolled out with Rich Fournier setting the pace. Fournier quickly took the lead as Anthony Kumiega and Derek Bergquist battled for second. Kim Rivet and Beth Adams followed in the top five. Lap ten, Bergquist moved into second as Rivet worked on Kumiega for third. Half way to go, Fournier developed a good lead as teammate Bergquist tried to reel him in. Rivet held of Jackson for third. Lap nineteen, the field saw the only caution come out when Adams running fifth was tapped by Joey Kendall causing her to spin. On the restart, Berquist attempted the outside pass on Fournier but couldn’t pull it off. Rivet had her hands full with Jackson. Fournier and Bergquist ran bumper to bumper as Jackson looked to the inside of Rivet. The top four ran nose to tail until the checkered flag with Fournier capturing his first win of the season followed by Bergquist. Rivet held off Jackson for third. Ron Nomandin came in fifth.
Craig Cashman brought the Super Stocks to the green flag start. Before one lap was complete, the yellow flew as Ken Springer made his way into the pits for mechanical problems. On the restart, Cashman jumped to the lead with Andy Brooks, Ken Thompson and Bill Johnston on his back bumper. On lap three, Thompson goes high in the backstretch leaving the position open for Johnston. Cashman and Andy Brooks ran wheel to wheel for the lead. Ten laps into the feature, the top six ran tight as Brooks and Johnston battle for the lead. Ed Brehio III and Matt Mead fought for third. Half way to go, Mead took the high lane to pass Brehio III for third. The top four ran close as Mead placed the pressure as Brooks continued to lead. Five laps to go, Mead and Brooks ran side by side for the lead as Bedaw moved into fifth. Brooks fought back as Johnston awaited his opportunity ahead of him. Bedaw gained on Brehio III for fourth. At the checkers, Mead scored his second victory followed by Andy Brooks, Johnston and Bob Bedaw.
The Outlaw Pros made their way onto the track with Steve Gauthier on the pole. At the wave of the green, Gauthier took the lead but felt early pressure from Brandon Ovitt. Gray lloked to the inside of Mike Parks for third. Lap ten. Gauthier held onto the lead as Gray mad slight contact with Parks but backed off for third. Next lap, Gray took over third as Russ Hersey followed for fourth. Half way to go, Gauthier held strong as Ovitt ran close in second. Hersey attempted to take away third from Gray but was denied. Lap twenty five, Ovitt took the lead and began to pull away as Gray and Hersey continue the battle for third. Ten laps to go, Hersey goes to the outside to complete the pass on Gray. As laps wind down, Hersey began to run down Gauthier for second. Two laps to go, Gauthier suffers a broken wheel and the caution flew. On the restart, Ovitt had a great start for the two lap shoot out as Hersey attempts to catch him. Gray sat in third followed by Ron Smith and Adam Brooks. On the final lap, it was Ovitt scoring his first win of the season followed by Hersey, Gray Smith and Brooks.
Josh Cantara brought the full field of Modifieds to the start line with Eric Leclair on the outside pole. At the green Cantara took off leaving LeClair in an early battle with Ed Reed for second. Frank L’Etoile and Todd Patnode battled for fourth. Patnode wasting no time moved into second by lap six as Cantara held a good lead, Dave Berube moved into third. On lap eleven, the first caution flew as a pile of cars get caught up in the front stretch. On the restart, Cantara and Patonde ran wheel to wheel for the lead as Rowan Pennink and Dave Berube fought for third. Two laps later, Pennink spins in turn one and two collecting several cars. Lap twenty, berube was scored the leader as he felt Kirk Alexander on his back bumper. Cantara and Patnode battled for third, Pennink worked his way to sixth and put the pressure on Vic Johnson for fifth. Half awy to go, Alexander took over the lead as berube fought back. Pennick chased down Cantara to battle for third. Ten to go, the leaders caught lap traffic and carefully made the pass as Berube tied to make ground on Alexander. At the checkers, it was Alexander in victory lane followed by Berube, Pennink, Patnode and Cantara.
Ryan Rivet was the early leader for the Full Size enduro event. Joe Ethier ran second with Dan Yagmin putting in the heat. Lap ten, Yagmin moved into second and was on his way to catch Rivet. Half way to go, Yagmin was all over Rivet at both worked their way through lap traffic. Jeff Kirley and Randy Rameau battled for third. Ten laps to go, Yagmin took over the lead as Rivet settled for second. Rameau and Kirley continued to challenge each other for third. Barry Schonborg ran fifth. At the end, it was Yagmin taking the win followed by Kirley, Rivet, Rameau and Schonborg.
A large field of 4-cylinder Enduros rolled onto the track as CJ Johnson took the leadearly. Lap ten, a challenge for the lead developed between Johnson and Matthew Gauffin followed by Jason Houle, Adam Houle and Scott Hatt. Lap fifteen, the red flag was displayed as Matthew Somerville took a hard hit on the front stretch. On the restart, gaffing continued to leadas Josh Houle and Adam Houle battled for second. The two made conatct spinning into the infield. CJ Johnson took over second followed by Hatt, Dick Houle and Heath Renaud. Half way to go, Gauufin ledthe way as Renaud moved into second. Dick Houle gained ground on Johnson for third. Ten two go, Renaud and Dick Houle switched back and forth for the second place position working their way through heavy lap traffic. At the checkers, it was Gauffin taking the win followed by Dick Houle, Heath Reanud, Adam Houle and Josh Houle.
This Saturday , Monadnock Speedway will celebrate the Memorial Weekend holiday with the very fast Northeast Midget Association making their first trip to the high banks. The race program will also include Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks and Full Size Enduros. Race time is at 6pm. For more information call the speedway’s office at 603-239-4067 or log onto www.monadnockspeedway.com.
by Jay | May 17, 2009 | New
Joey Pole outlasts Rolfe, Brackett
for New England Dodge Dealers 150 win
NEW ENGLAND DODGE DEALERS ACT 150: 1. Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, N.H.; 2. John Donahue, Graniteville, Vt.; 3. Tim Brackett, Buckfield; 4. Shawn Knight, South Paris; 5. Eric Williams, Hyde Park, Vt.; 6. Travis Adams, Canton; 7. Scott Dragon, Milton, Vt.; 8. Randy Potter, Groveton, N.H.; 9. Quinny Welch, Lancaster, N.H.; 10. Shawn Martin, Turner; 11. Brian Hoar, Williston, Vt.; 12. Glen Luce, Turner; 13. Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton,. Vt.; 14. Aaron Ricker, Tamworth, N.H.; 15. Bobby Dragon, Milton, Vt.; 16. Joey Doiron, Berwick; 17. Ricky Rolfe, Albany Township; 18. Mark Hayward, Unity, N.H.; 19. Scott Payea, Milton, Vt.; 20. Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, Vt.; 21. Scott Luce, Strong; 22. Chip Grenier, Graniteville, Vt.; 23. Ben Rowe, Turner; 24. Miles Chipman, Epping, N.H.; 25. Tommy Ricker, Poland; 26. Pete Potvin III, Graniteville, Vt.; 27. Eric Chase, Milton, Vt.; 28. Corey Morgan, Lewiston; 29. Tyler Cahoon, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; 30. Brent Dragon, Milton, Vt.
Lap leaders: Martin 1-29, Rolfe 30-84, Polewarczyk 85, Rolfe 86-89, Polewarczyk 90-98, Brackett 99-107, Polewarczyk 108-150.
Cautions: 2
Time of race: 53 minutes, 13 seconds
ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY STRICTLY STOCK (30 laps): 1. Zach Emerson, Sabattus; 2. Kenny Harrison, Pownal; 3. Kim Tripp, Oxford; 4. Larry Emerson, Durham; 5. Mike Short, Auburn; 6. Matt Williams, Brownfield; 7. Keith Stuart, Naples; 8. Jeff Merrill, Mexico; 9. Perry Tucker, Sumner; 10. Skip Tripp, Poland; 11. Ben Krauter, Raymond; 12. Rick Spaulding, Lisbon; 13. Derek Farrington, Freeport; 14. Mike St. Germain, Auburn; 15. B.J. Chapman, Bridgton; 16. Kurt Hewins, Leeds. DNS: Richard Kimball, Standish.
ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY MINI STOCK (30 laps): 1. Larry Melcher, Livermore Falls; 2. Darrell Moore, Mechanic Falls; 3. Jimmy Childs, Leeds; 4. Shane Kaherl, Jay; 5. Steve Barker, Jay; 6. Calvin Rose Jr., Turner; 7. Greg Watkins, Bridgton; 8. Jeff Beaule, Lewiston; 9. Jake Burns, Gray; 10. Kevin Bishop, South Paris; 11. Jeff Moon, Gray; 12. Ashley Marshall, Jay; 13. Cameron Creamer, Newcastle; 14. Dale Brackett, Oxford; 15. Nathan Guptill, North Turner; 16. Nik Coates, Lisbon. DQ: Justin Karkos, Jay. DNS: Matt Moore, Mechanic Falls; Wayne Titus, Minot; Robert Hoover, Poland.
CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW (20 laps): 1. Zach Bowie, Lisbon; 2. David Childs, Oxford; 3. Chris Burgess, Sabattus; 4. Steve Brill, Bridgton; 5. Kevin Lawrence, South Paris; 6. Steve Moon, Gray; 7. Michael Haynes, Livermore Falls; 8. Dottie Patria, Turner; 9. Jerry Goss, Mechanic Falls; 10. Tyler Belanger, Sumner; 11. Jerry Freve, Buckfield; 12. Josh Childs, Oxford; 13. John Spencer, Auburn; 14. Tom Averill, Peru; 15. Randy Robitaille, Norway; 16. Phil Knowlton, Poland; 17. Dennis Morang, South Paris; 18. Charlie Webster, Auburn; 19. Robert Lowe, Auburn; 20. Randy Desmarais, Auburn; 21. Chris Coolidge, Norway; 22. Carl Conant, Lewiston. DNS: John Patria, Turner.
MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL (20 laps): 1. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 2. Jamie Leavitt, Minot; 3. Matt Dufault, Turner; 4. Charlie Webster, Auburn; 5. Doug Degroat, Oxford; 6. Brady Romano, Livermore Falls; 7. Ryan Philbrick, Greenwood; 8. Troy Jordan, Turner; 9. Corey Beaulieu, Oxford; 10. John Childs, Leeds; 11. Nate Dubuc, Auburn; 12. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 13. Jamie Heath, Waterford; 14. Roger Bourgoin, Mechanic Falls; 15. Josh Lovell, Norway; 16. Cody Smith, Oxford; 17. Ryan Hewins, Leeds; 18. Dustin Couture, Auburn; 19. Zach Audet, Wilton. DNS: Bill Dunphy, New Gloucester; Derek Cook, Livermore Falls; Carl Conant, Lewiston; Joe Turner, Norway.
by Jay | May 17, 2009 | New
WEEKLY NASCAR RACING STARTS THURSDAY AT THOMPSON
THOMPSON, CT Thursday Night Thompson Thunder will rumble once again
beginning Thursday, May 21st at the historic Thompson International
Speedway. The weekly Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) series has
become hugely popular with area race fans due to the exciting
six-divisions of competition and the fast pace with which the race
program is run. Racers and race fans have been waiting for the weekly
NASCAR competition to begin at Thompson ever since the speedway?s
Icebreaker event was run in April.
Thompson?s TNTT series plays host to some of NASCAR?s best
and brightest racing talent each week. The racing action is superb in
each of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions. The Sunoco
Modifieds top the list with a line up of drivers second to none.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, Ted Christopher, will join the
weekly program and will compete against outstanding drivers like Kerry
Malone, Keith Rocco, Todd Ceravolo, Woody Pitkat, Bert Marvin, Jimmy
Blewett, Tom Cravenho, Jr., and many more. On any give night, as many
as a dozen drivers in this division are potential winners.
The Super Late Model division brings its own brand of
excitement. These incredibly fast race cars attract many of the
region?s best Super Late Model race teams. The roster of long-time
?hot shoes? is impressive to say the least. But, the division also has
some impressive young drivers who have brought a lot of interest and
new excitement to this storied division. One of those young drivers,
Derek Ramstrom, became a three-time winner in 2008 while attending his
sophomore year in high school. Ramstrom has an exciting driving style
and he has developed a big and enthusiastic fan following. He is
expected to be a threat to win each and every Thursday night.
The Thompson Modifieds, Late Models, Limited Sportsman and
Mini Stocks round out the impressive TNTT line up. Each of these
divisions has a roster of excellent drivers and the competition is
exceptional every time they take to the high banked, super fast oval.
The TNTT schedule is filled with special events for the
2009 racing season. Yet, these events are family priced. Most events
on the TNTT schedule are priced between fifteen and eighteen dollars
for adults and only five dollars for youngsters ages 6-14. Kids five
years and under are always free. With many families watching their
budgets, a night at the races is not only an exciting night out, but
is also one that is very affordable. Thompson?s complete 2009 schedule
and much more are available on the track?s web page.
www.thompsonspeedway.com
by Jay | May 11, 2009 | New
EVE OF DESTRUCTION TOPS HOLIDAY WEEKEND DESTINATION
THOMPSON, CT. The Eve of Destruction is the highlight of the Memorial Day Weekend’s list of activities for thousands of holiday fun seekers. Bigger and better each year, the Eve of Destruction is a night of motorized madcap mayhem at the Thompson International Speedway.
On Sunday, May 24th, the famous race track takes on a carnival-like atmosphere as dare devils of all sorts defy speed, fire, gravity and crashes. It is a night that happens only once a year and provides thrills and spills for young and old alike.
Kids love the midway attractions that give them a big variety of activities to enjoy. These activities are available beginning at 1:30 in the afternoon and continue non-stop until after the main event gets underway at 6 PM. Fans are urged to arrive early so that they can avoid the long, last minute ticket lines.
School bus, 4 cylinder and full size car demolition derbies, always a fan favorite, will once again bring thrills, spills and crashes as everyone anxiously awaits the last one running to be declared the winner. Area schools will once again be a big part of the school bus parade and demolition derby. Students paint the busses in their own designs and the busses parade in front of the grandstands so that those in attendance can choose their favorites. The speedway will make donations to the winners and additional money will go to the participating schools with the amounts based on how each bus finishes in the school bus demo.
Monster Truck Mania and a jet powered spectacular will astonish the holiday weekend crowd. The beautiful Miss Buffy, the Trailer Trash Queen, will once again reign over Trailer Trash VII in what has to be the most outrageous, insane and side splitting performance of the night. The lips of Thompson management are sealed, except to say that there will be special surprise appearances as well.
Before the curtain comes down on this fun filled evening, the eastern Connecticut sky will light up with the traditional world class fireworks display that has become the signature of this annual event. It is a great family fun night known as the Eve of Destruction at the Thompson International Speedway.
Adult admission is only $18.00, junior tickets (ages 6-14) are priced at only $10.00 with kids 5 and under free. More information is available on the Thompson Speedway web page. www.thompsonspeedway.com
