by Jay | Jan 31, 2011 | Maine, New England
Maine’s fastest full-bodied racers added to Racin’ Preview 2011 lineup
Portland, ME – Northern New England’s oval track stock car season is several weeks away, as the Daytona International Speedway gates swing open for the start of the NASCAR season.
Just days after the big 500 in Florida, the 18th annual edition of the region’s biggest wintertime stock car racing showcase, Racin’ Preview 2011 at the Portland Expo, opens its doors Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26.
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by Jay | Jan 31, 2011 | PASS
Chase Ellliott Sweeps SpeedFest 2011
The general thinking in short track circles was that it would be hard for Chase Elliott and his Aaron’s team to top their phenomenal 2010 season which saw them win major races and championships at tracks all across the country.But on Sunday in the Speedfest 2011 race at Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Ga., they took a major step at proving the skeptics wrong. Elliott swept both of the Late Model features, outrunning some of the nation’s best short trackers – as well as NASCAR driver David Ragan – in the process.
Elliott started third in the first race, a 150 lapper for Pro Late Model cars and drivers. He passed Shane Sawyer on Lap Six for second place and moved on to challenge Ragan, who won a Late Model race at Lanier on Jan. 9, on Lap 18. He took the lead a lap later and maintained the top spot until the mandated 100-lap break.
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by Jay | Jan 31, 2011 | New England
Moultonboro, NH – The Lakes Region Ice Racing Club sponsored 2 days of oval track ice racing last weekend. Saturday featured the largest ice racing event in the northeast, the 27th annual Latchkey Cup.
SATURDAY
The Club struggled with water and slush issues during the week to prepare the racing surface, but with several sub-zero nights and a lot of work, the track was in great shape for the Saturday racing. The cook shack was in place and the souvenir stand setup as race cars, crews and fans streamed onto Berry Pond. After a driver’s meeting and the preliminary hot laps, the crews prepared their cars for the qualifying heats. Racers in the Junior, Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, Stock and Modified Divisions took to the track for the morning qualifying races. After a mid-day lunch break and a “meet the drivers and check out the cars” session, the racers prepared for the day’s feature events.
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by Jay | Jan 30, 2011 | Road Racing
Ganassi Racing Brings Home Fourth Rolex 24 At Daytona
No. 01 entry holds off No. 02 car for 1-2 Ganassi Racing finish
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates’ magical run continued on Sunday with their fourth overall victory in the 49th Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
In the final minutes of America’s premier sports car race, a late caution suddenly turned the Rolex 24 At Daytona into a sprint race.
The No. 01 BMW Riley with driver Scott Pruett behind the wheel held off the sister Ganassi Racing car – the No. 02 BMW Riley and driver Scott Dixon – on a final green and white restart to capture one of the most competitive twice-around-the-clock challenges in history.
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by Jay | Jan 30, 2011 | Bear Ridge, New England, Vermont
Bradford, Vt. January 30, 2011
Bear Ridge Speedway “the fastest dirt track in Vermont” is proud to announce the return of Wells River Chevrolet as part of the 2011 “99ROCK WFRD” Weekly Racing Series sponsoring the Sportsman Coupes.
The buzz on the street continues with anticipated excitement for this year’s Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe division as once again it looks like there will be a fine field of rookies doing battle in this ever popular division run first here at the Ridge and continuously every year for the past 43. Not only will there be new faces, as well as last year’s contenders on hand, there will also be the return of some “seasoned” veterans, who will once again be seen doing battle in this division. One such contender Bobby Shepard, who definitely will not be able to compete for rookie of the year, suggested we start a “senior class award”. Who knows maybe we will, as we suspect we would be able to get a few drivers out there who would qualify even if they didn’t want too!
The Coupes have always called Bear Ridge Speedway their home, and this year will be no exception. As with anything, this division has ebbed and flowed with the times and has NEVER been told they were not welcome. This has paid off for them as this past year saw a rise once again in the car count, and 2011 is expected to be even greater. Will their numbers exceed 20 on a weekly basis as they have in the Bond Auto Sportsman Modifieds? Mark your calendars for every Saturday night starting May 7th to find out for yourself!
Everyone is anxious to see the 2011 season kick into gear, which will begin this year with the annual car show at the Jiffy Mart ~ Bradford Mini Mart followed by a free general admission practice session on Saturday May 7th. The 99ROCK wfrd weekly racing season will then see weekly competition in all five divisions starting that same night May 7th . Racing will kick into gear at 6:30 pm, based on track conditions.
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