by Jay | May 22, 2011 | ACT, Canada
Vallee-Jonction, QC – St-Denis, QC’s Patrick Laperle wins the Série ACT Castrol season opener at Autodrome Chaudiere on Saturday, May 21. Laperle started on the pole position after earning a plus four in the plus-minus handicap system. The former Série ACT Castrol and ACT Late Model Tour Champion battled for the majority of the event with defending Série ACT Castrol Champion Karl Allard from St-Felicien, QC.
The two swapped the lead several times until Laperle took over for good on lap 63. Allard still fought on the outside on multiple restarts before spinning on a lap 144 restart and hitting the wall coming out of turn four.
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by Jay | May 22, 2011 | Legends, New England
After a long winter, racing season is here – finally. We had a great off season at USLCI and INEX and the 2011 racing season has started off very well. There are a lot of exciting things being planned.
Last year the new Federal tire made its debut and the reviews have all been very positive on this tire. We are excited about our long term partnership with Federal. Due to the rising prices of the key components in the construction of automotive tires (steel, natural rubber and oil) tire prices around the world have increased. US Legend Cars International race tires have not been immune to the increase. (more…)
by Jay | May 22, 2011 | Video
A look at the wild SK Modified race at the Waterford Speedbowl on May 21, 2011 featuring several cautions and (more…)
by Jay | May 22, 2011 | New England
Story by Chris Roy
Most drivers get their start in racing by driving go-karts then moving up to Allison Series Racing or Legends cars, before moving on to race in Late Models, Pro Stocks or even Modified’s.
Austin Teras, is the driver of the #29 Cushman Competition go-kart. He is competing in the Boxstock Series at Richmond Kart Speedway (RKS). The Boxstock’s series is the third tier of racing go-karts at RKS, the drivers age are from 6-11 years old. This is the 1st division of go-kart racing, where the drivers race for points.
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by Jay | May 22, 2011 | Lee USA, New England, New Hampshire
Picnic Table Factory of Windham, NH presents a Special Race Program to Honor Veterans at Lee USA Speedway on Friday, May 27th
Lee, N.H. — Lee USA Speedway, home to exciting NASCAR sanctioned short track stock car racing, returns to action, Friday night, May 27th, highlighted by special pre-race ceremonies in honor of the Memorial Day
holiday weekend.
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