by Jay | May 10, 2009 | New
Epping, NH – With severe weather in the forecast, All-Star Speedway ran an abbreviated program last Saturday night, with the Super Streets, Strictly Stocks, and Fast-4’s all competing in feature events.
Second-generation racer Nick Gravel put on a great show on his way to winning the Super Street main, battling side-by-side with Chris Lee for several laps before he eventually prevailed and took over the lead.
Rookies Jason Ferreira and Sulo Burbank tangled while battling three-wide for the lead in the early laps, and it left opening night winner Gary Beauregard sliding in the marbles as Lee and Gravel slipped past the skirmish.
After changing a clutch between qualifying and the feature, Lee hung on as long as he could, but Gravel was determined to take home the win. Gravel went to work on the outside, and once he got past Lee and moved out front, he was good to go.
Gravel took down the checkers with a comfortable lead, with Chris Lee, Beauregard, Sandy Lee, Rick Gentes, Steve Wilmot, Ferreira, Burbank, Lee Weldy, and Shaun Waites next across the stripe.
Bouncing back from mechanical problems that sidelined his opening night effort aboard the Mike white entry, Mike Williams put on an impressive drive to score the Strictly Stock win.
Early leader Keith Walton and opening night winner Bill Beardwood were among the obstacles on Williams’ way to victory lane, but nothing stopped him from rolling into the winner’s circle.
Walton and Beardwood filled out the post-race podium in the Strictly Stocks, while Tyler Mailhot outran Josh Kirk and Matt Magee for the Fast-4 win.
by Jay | May 10, 2009 | New
Due to heavy rains in the area and a forecast calling for much of the same,
officials from both the Pro Four Modifieds of New England (PFMNE) and
Monadnock Speedway were forced to postpone the race program originally
scheduled for Saturday, May 9. The PFMNE will return to the Speedway next
Saturday, May 16 to try and complete the race program along with the
Monadnock Modifieds, Outlaw Pro Stocks, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, and the
All Star Race Trucks.
No qualifying heats were completed for PFMNE, however, heat lineups have
been determined for the 11 cars signed into the paddock area. Any teams
wishing to compete in the event are welcomed, as officials have announced
that any car not present on May 9 will be added at the tail end of the
field.
Heat races will begin at 6:00pm for the action-packed program with features
immediately following. This race will be the first of the 2009 campaign for
the New England based touring series.
by Jay | May 9, 2009 | Video
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by Jay | May 6, 2009 | New
Autodrome Montmagny Speedway .
With still almost a month to go, two ACT//US drivers have announce their plan to participate at the first ACT//Castrol event @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway on May 30th, under the lights. Johan Donahue, driver of the 26 car, and Trampas Demers, driver of the 85, both regulars of Thunder Road and ACT//US series, will make the trek to Québec looking for a win. This would give them access at the famous and so coveted possible invitation to the NHMS for this ‘’history in the making’’ all star Loudon race. More US drivers are expected to participate in this race and should let us know in a near future.
Close to a hundred teams total should be part of this first pavement event this year @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway. This ACT//Castrol race will be the first this year to be presented in the Eastern Québec region, so a good turn out of race cars and fans as well are to be expected for that evening of racing entertainment.
On the LMS side, a star studded field will be on hand to amaze the fans all night long, with the Alexandre Gingras, Patrick Laperle, Donald Theetge, Karl Allard, Yvon Bédard, Claude Leclerc, Jean François Déry, Dany Ouellet, Jacques Poulin, but they will be in the sight of other rising stars like Kevin Roberge, Patrick Hamel, Jonathan Desbiens, Spencer Mc Pherson, Stéphane Durand. All of them will have to cope with the rookies or the big come back of Michael Lavoie, Patrick Cliche, Valérie Chiasson, Jr Collard, Bob Hudon, Étienne Lemay, and also our two US drivers who just announce their participation, John Donahue and Trampas Demers. And the list gets longer everyday. Fans won’t be disapointed, because all these drivers are there for that win and what’s attached to it.
This 100 laps under green, ACT//Castrol major event will also be surrounded by three local classes and one guest of honor. The newcomer on the card this year at Autodrome Montmagny Speedway is Sport Compact. This new class is attracting a lot of attention. This is the only class all over Québec paved tracks that has a common sets of rules throughout the province. Should have a very good car count which normally leads to good racing. The development of this class will be something to watch.
What about the return of great drivers in Limité? Michel Moreau, Guillaume Bernier, & Claude Albert. Three top names in the region. All three were top runners in Super Sportsman class and series for a couple of years. Great to see them back in racing at their local track. All the regulars of that class will have to get their equipment in top shape to cope with these guys. What a blast these races will be to watch!!! Not to miss, that’s a fact….
Then, you will have school time with the rookies of World Challenge Series. They will be there, making their classes, with every others, under the lights. Always filled with the unexpected, these races brings a special touch to the race night for the fans, very entertaining to watch.
Last but not least, Québec Vintage Serie will bring you on a special trip… without moving from your seat. Of all the Vintage teams attending that night, around 20, you can rely on the Jean Paul Cabana, Langis Caron, Renauld Blais, to name a few, the names on which Québec stock car history was built on, to bring you right bak in the 70’s. The look, the style, the sound, the drivers, the cars, all ingredients are there. In a flash, you’ll be gone in history. We will provide all the accessories for the sweetest trip to the abyss of your racing memories, the destination is yours.
So, May 30th, 18H, ACT//Castrol serie and much more @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway, under the lights. Mark your calendar. Stay tune, more news to come.
Pour plus d’information :
www.autodromemontmagnyspeedway.com
by Jay | May 3, 2009 | New
Epping, NH – All-Star Speedway opened up the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season on Saturday night, and it was veteran Joe Lemay taking home the win in the All-Star Modifieds, beating out 2008 Super Late Model champion J.R. Baril by a nose at the checkers.
Eric Hudson jumped out to the early lead aboard the Newmarket Sand and Gravel machine, and he looked to be well on the way to victory when mechanical failure sent him to the pits with five laps to go.
Baril picked up the point from there, but after trying Hudson unsuccessfully for most of the race, Lemay took one last shot at the win against Baril, and he made it work on the outside.
He got loose and bounced his right rear off the wall coming to the checkers, but somehow managed to maintain control, and he inched ahead of Baril at the stripe for the win.
Baril arrived at the track late and had virtually no practice time before starting the main, but he had a solid run to score second behind Lemay, with fan favorite Brandee Tree taking third over Bill Boudreau.
Gary Beauregard and Nick Gravel battled side by side when the Super Streets went green, with Beauregard eventually gaining the advantage and pulling out to the lead. Gravel settled into second right on Beauregard’s back bumper, and the two pulled away from the field.
The duo set the pace for the entire distance, with Beauregard pulling into victory lane when the smoke cleared. Gravel checkered second, followed by Chris Lee, Gary Modugno, and defending Super Street champ Sandy Lee.
Polesitter Bill Beardwood outran Mark Parenteau to claim the top spot when the green waved to start the Strictly Stock feature, and he immediately established himself as the man to beat.
Mechanical problems sent Mike Williams to the pit area with the Mike White entry on lap six, with Beardwood once again moving out to the lead on the restart. Keith Walton came on like gangbusters in the final few laps, but he came up short at the checkers.
Beardwood held on to score his first career win, with Walton, Chris Augevich, Parenteau, and Chuck Roberto filling out the top five spots.
It was another first-time winner when the Fast-4’s hit the track, as Josh Kirk led from green to checker to make his first career trip to victory lane. Kirk held off a tough Bryan Scott and Tyler Mailhut to pick up the win.
