story by Chris Roy
Driving the number 24 late model Deane Smart, raced the “Long John” last season here at Unity Raceway. Usually Dean races at Speedway 95, but they had the weekend off, so along with some of the other drivers they made the trip to Unity, last weekend to take on “Maine’s Toughest Track” once again. Though last weekend the 24 car made the long trip north to “Spud Speedway”, where he finished 2nd behind Austin Theriault.
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story by Chris Roy
Emma Libby from Hudson, ME regularly races at Speedway 95 but there was no racing because of the “Monster Jam”, so Emma made the trip to Unity Raceway this past weekend to compete in the teen’s class. Emma is only 13 years old and is ready to take on Maine’s Toughest Track.
Emma’s Uncle Doug, drove the 23 car for a number of years and now it’s her turn to go fast! Her dad does all the work as the crew chief and mechanic.
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story by Evan Beaulieu
The Amsoil Nelcar Legends Tour made the trip up to Unity Raceway for the second straight race at the tricky oval this past weekend. It was set to be a great race with a mix of rookies and veterans in the field, with the top three from last weekend starting at the rear of the field, trying to make their way to the front in just 25 laps. The Unity stands were once again packed with eager race fans, the sun was out and it was set to be a great night of racing.
For the first heat race, it was a pair of rookies on the front row. Matt Chagnot in the 8 car started on the pole with the 81 of Dan Winter on the outside. On the start, Chagnot was able to grab the race lead, but the 10 of Ed Getty was not far behind as he moved around the rookie driver for the race lead. Getty was able to open up a bit of a lead, but the 27 of past Unity winner Kevin Hutchens was making his way to the front, and he got the lead just before the halfway point. Hutchens was able to pull away and take the heat win, with the 39 of Canadian driver Darren Sherwood in second and Getty rounding out the top three.
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Folsom claims victory at Unity Raceway
Unity, Maine – Skowhegan’s David Folsom I made his first visit to victory lane this season following an exciting 35-lap main event in the Late Model division, topping Saturday night’s racing card at Unity Raceway.
Folsom held off a late challenge by Jeff Burgess of East Madison, the winner of the first two races in the top class this season, to claim victory. Burgess patiently worked his way into contention after starting in ninth position after watching a healthy share of aggressive racing in front of him during the race’s early laps.
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story by Chris Roy
Looking back on the season opener win at Unity Raceway. “The day went pretty smooth. We unloaded from the trailer, put our new tires on. It was pretty fast all day long, started on the outside pole in the heat. Took the lead on lap one, led every lap, and started on the pole for the feature.”
As the green flag flew for the 1st late model race of the season, the “X” car had the lead, and led about 95 laps of the 111. Leading the most important lap, and taking the checkered flag to win the 1st race of the season.
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story by Chris Roy
Ryan Ripley a 3rd generation race car driver is once again taking on Maine’s Toughest track, Unity Raceway.
Ryan won the 2010 Super Street Series championship at Wiscasset Raceway. This season he is looking to bring home the “Flyin 4’s” championship at Unity Raceway.
Ryan is off to good start with a win in the 09x on opening day at Unity Raceway. “The last 5 laps of the race we had our first restart, I took off, but I was late taking off , she (the car) started breaking down on me but, we had another restart with 2 laps to go.” Then on the final restart the 09x was able to take the lead, “We took off, I was side by side with the 71 and he missed the shift, I took the lead and was able to hold him back.”
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