by Jay | Sep 23, 2015 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
THE CREAM RISES TO THE TOP DURING WISCASSET’S TOP GUN STRICTLY STREET SHOOTOUT
By Lisa Maguire
The good weather held out, and although the evening was cool, it felt still like summer at Wiscasset Speedway last Saturday. Fans thronged the grandstands, and when the bright lights of Wiscasset lit the track, the fans were on the edge of their seats in anticipation of watching the group one division of racing, including: New England Four Cylinder Prostock, Prostock, and Thunder Four Mini’s. In a special presentation, the Strictly Streets appeared on Saturday’s schedule as Wiscasset Speedway presented the third annual Top Gun Strictly Street Shootout. Additionally, there was a highly anticipated race for the championship which would be decided during the Prostock feature, which pitted point leader Jeff Burgess against Andy Saunders, who was only ten points below him.
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by Jay | Sep 15, 2015 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
CHUCK COLBY TAKES HOME THE LATE MODEL WIN AT WISCASSET SPEEDWAY
By Lisa Maguire
Wiscasset Speedway celebrated its second Fan Appreciation Night, this time for the Group Two division of racers. Summer has been slowly slipping away towards fall, and the 2015 racing season has been winding down. As the season draws to a close, the Group Two division saw some point champions emerge. Only the Late Model division still has contention for the point champion, and that will be decided on Saturday, September 26. The divisions racing last Saturday included Late Model Sportsmen, Outlaw Mini, Modifieds, and Strictly Street. Additionally, the Amsoil Nelcar Legends made their ninth and final appearance at the Speedway for this season.
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by Jay | Sep 8, 2015 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
LEANDRA MARTIN MAKES HISTORY ON NAPA NIGHT AT WISCASSET SPEEDWAY
by Ken Minott
Wiscasset Speedway kicked off the final month of racing Saturday with a full card of action in it’s Group 1 divisions. Near perfect weather greeted a large and enthusiastic crowd at Maine’s fastest oval for the program presented by NAPA Auto Parts. As the 2015 season heads into the home stretch, championship point chases continue to tighten up in some divisions while one title would be wrapped up by night’s end. Just a week after his son Chuck Colby notched his first Late Model victory of the season, Charlie Colby covered the field and took his first checkered flag as well. Other winners on the night included Mark Lucas in the Napa Super Streets, Cody Tribbet in the Thunder 4 Minis, and Kamren Knowles in the N.E.4-cyl Pros. Also on the program were the Senior Tour Auto Racers (S.T.A.R. Tour). #0 Richard Eastman of Merrimac, Ma took home the victory in the Sportsman class while #2x Charlie Lima of New Bedford, Ma was the victor in the Modified class. Not to be outdone, Leandra Martin of Richmond would top the night with a history making runner-up finish in the Thunder 4 Mini’s.
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by Jay | Aug 23, 2015 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2015
HENDSBEE WINS SPOTLIGHTED NEW ENGLAND FOUR CYLINDER PROSTOCK FEATURE
By Lisa Maguire
Despite forecasted rain, the weather at Wiscasset Speedway was fine last Saturday night. Fans and drivers alike gathered at the track, and a great show full of racing action ensued. On the agenda were the group one division of racing, including: New England Four Cylinder Prostock, Prostock, Thunder Four Mini’s, and Napa Super Street. The flex race of the week was the Wicked Good Vintage Racers, presenting two races for the gathered crowd.
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by Jay | Aug 23, 2015 | Maine, Media, Photos, Wiscasset Raceway
August 22, 2015 Wiscasset Speedway Photos By Peter Taylor
More Photos – https://plus.google.com/photos/112256981499278136025/albums/6186366352607398881
by Jay | Aug 10, 2015 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 8, 2015
ALEXANDER CLAIMS FIRST PROSTOCK WIN AT BOSS HOGG 100
By Lisa Maguire
Fans thronged the grandstands at Wiscasset Speedway to see the annual Boss Hogg 100 Prostock race. The day was warm and sunny, and turned into a balmy evening under the bright lights of Wiscasset. The race was sponsored by LLP Transport and Ideal Portable Toilets. There were twenty-one Prostocks that competed for a purse that was nearly $8,000. The group one division of racing action was also on the schedule, including New England Four Cylinder Prostock, Napa Super Street, and Thunder Four Mini’s.
The Boss Hogg 100 lap Prostock race was the highlight of the evening. Starting on the pole was the #01 of Andy Saunders. To his right was the #47 of Kelly Moore. Behind in third was the #96 of Wyatt Alexander. When green flag racing began, the cars roared across the start line to the cheering of the gathered fans.
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