Joey Polewarczyk Jr.: ACT Late Model Tour – Airborne Speedway Race Report

by | Sep 13, 2010 | ACT, New England

Joey Polewarczyk Jr.: ACT Late Model Tour
Airborne Speedway Race Report
　
Joey Polewarczyk Jr. of Hudson, N.H., finished third in the ACT Late Model Tour Fall Foliage 300 at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Sunday, September 12. Polewarczyk’s strong second half continued on Sunday, where he led on four different occasions in a race featuring an ACT-record 22 lead changes. After starting 12th, Polewarczyk worked his way to the lead for the first time on Lap 83. With his podium finish — his fifth Top-5 of the season, second most on the Tour in 2010 — he took over second place in the overall ACT standings.

WHO: Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, N.H.
TEAM: Pole’s Automotive/NH Precision No. 97 Ford

WHAT: ACT Late Model Tour Mohawk Casino Fall Foliage 300
WHERE: Airborne Speedway, Plattsburgh, N.Y. (.500-mile oval)
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EVEL KNIEVEL’S GRANDAUGHTER TO RACE AT SEEEKONK’S RACING AGAINST BREAST CANCER

by | Sep 13, 2010 | New England, Seekonk Speedway

EVEL KNIEVEL’S GRANDAUGHTER TO RACE AT

SEEEKONK’S RACING AGAINST BREAST CANCER

SEEKONK, MA. – Kraze Korlaki Speed Equipment, Inc., and Seekonk Speedway jointly

announce the registration of legendary daredevil/stuntman “Evel Knievel’s” granddaughter in the New England Powder-Puff Championship Race as part of Racing Against Breast Cancer on October 2nd at the famous Cement Palace. Kryston Knievel, of Chicago, Ill., Evel’s granddaughter, will drive the #1 powder-puff entry, as one of two prepared mounts from Charlestown, RI.’’ This is my first attempt at competing in any type of auto racing which should be a lot of fun while supporting a cause which has affected many people I know”, said Kryston by telephone from Chicago. In addition to competing in the powder-puff race, Kryston will also be singing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies. Kryston’s first experiences singing the National Anthem began at a young age singing at opening ceremonies for her daredevil father Kaptain Robbie Knievel, and have continued professionally as a singer of the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls Basketball Team, and as a lead singer with the Chicago band De Javu. An original “Evel Knievel” custom chopper ’ will be on display during the event. Seekonk Speedway has planned a practice session for the powder-puff teams during their last Fast Friday Race Night on September 24th, beginning at 6pm. For the latest information on Racing Against Breast Cancer, see www.krazespeedequipment.com, or www.seekonkspeedway.com.

FINAL 8 ANNOUNCED FOR NHMS ACT INVITATIONAL

by | Sep 13, 2010 | ACT, NASCAR, New England, New Hampshire, NHMS

FINAL 8 ANNOUNCED FOR NHMS ACT INVITATIONAL

Waterbury, VT – The final eight (8) teams have been notified that they will be invited to attend this coming weekend’s second annual ACT Invitational at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. The American Canadian Tour (ACT) completed the final qualifying event at the Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY Sunday, September 12, 2010 and several teams who were on the ‘short list’ locked in several of the final spots.

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FINAL THURSDAY NIGHT OF THE SEASON THIS WEEK AT THOMPSON

by | Sep 13, 2010 | Connecticut, New England, Thompson

FINAL THURSDAY NIGHT OF THE SEASON THIS WEEK AT THOMPSON

THOMPSON, CT The final Thursday Night Thompson Thunder race event of the 2010 season will be held this Thursday, September 16th. However, it is not the final race for the weekly series. The final weekly event will be held on Sunday, September 26th. The Sunday race is a makeup race dating back to August 5th when Mother Nature forced a postponement of one of the four Tour-Type Modified special race programs.

This Thursday night is an extremely important outing for any and all teams seeking valuable Thompson and NASCAR points. The financial rewards are impressive from the Thompson points fund which is administered by NASCAR and a championship at the historic speedway is an impressive entry on a driver’s resume.
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