BRIAN HOAR: Hoar Finishes 6th At Thunder Road In Relief Effort

by | Jun 28, 2011 | New England, Thunder Road, Vermont

Brian Hoar: VT Governor’s Cup
Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl Race Report

BARRE, Vt. – Brian Hoar of Williston, Vt., finished sixth in the Carquest VT Governor’s Cup 100 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vt., on Sunday, June 26. Hoar, who was driving the No. 6 Merchants Bank Ford for Thunder Road regular Cris Michaud, started deep in the field and used some late-race confusion on the part of some competitors to inch closer to the front at the finish. Hoar got the call to drive after the non-ACT Late Model Tour race was originally rained out on Thursday, June 23, leaving Michaud unable to compete due to a family conflict.
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STAFFORD SPEEDWAY TEAMING WITH FIRST NIAGARA TO COLLECT RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR MASSACHUSETTS TORNADO VICTIMS

by | Jun 28, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford

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STAFFORD SPEEDWAY TEAMING WITH FIRST NIAGARA TO COLLECT RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR MASSACHUSETTS TORNADO VICTIMS

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway and First Niagara are teaming up
to help victims of the recent Massachusetts tornado. As part of the First
Niagara Independence Day Fireworks Celebration this Friday night, Stafford
Speedway will be collecting donation items at the main gate that will be
used to assist Massachusetts residents who were affected by the tornado.
Stafford Speedway is offering a special deal for fans who bring a donation
item with them to the track this Friday night. Any adult who brings a
donation item with them to the track this Friday night will receive $3.00
off an Adult General Admission ticket for the First Niagara Independence Day
Fireworks Celebration.
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Hudson Race Report for June 26th

by | Jun 28, 2011 | Hudson, New England, New Hampshire

Hudson N.H. – Two time Rookie Stock champion Scotty Duval won his first feature of the 2011 racing
season in the Rookie Stocks at Hudson International Speedway this past Sunday June 26th.

Duval started on the outside pole and got past pole sitter Roger Tangauy in the opening laps.
Duval had a rear bumper full of Corrie Merritt for most of the race and held off multiple challenges from
Merritt. A caution with three laps remaining tightened the field for a restart. After the restart Duval
retained the lead and Jerry Lepage got by Merritt and knocked on Duvals bumper but wasn’t able to
make a pass and had to settle for second place. Third through tenth were Merritt, Bill Heliwell, John
Morin Jr., Dave Heliwell, Dan Murphy Jr., Charles Roberto, Roger Tanguay and Mike Mchugh. Bill
Heliwell and Merritt won the heats. Slika Ennis finished last in the feature. (more…)