by Jay | May 3, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
Successful Opening Night at Monadnock Speedway
Winchester, NH: Opening Day for the Monadnock Speedway can be summed up by new word “Wow”. That was what the Sportsman Modified Division feature winner Ricky Labrecque said when interviewed trackside after his win. Race fans were treated to the first of many, action packed Saturday nights at the fastest high banked quarter mile in the East. Labrecque picked up his first win in the Sportsman Modifieds, followed closely by Nick Boivin in second and Bill Kimball in third.
Race features for the night began with the mighty Mini Stock division. Chris McTaggart (last year’s division champion) would, after valiant effort, finish second to Joey Kendall who put his #13 in the lead and never looked back. Tim Jackson picked up a podium finish in third.
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by Jay | May 2, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New England, New Hampshire
Jarvis Wins Monadnock Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash 100
WINCHESTER, NH – With a large opening night crowd on hand, Ascutney, VT., racing veteran Dwight Jarvis scored his first win of the season Saturday night capturing the Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash 100 for modified race cars at Monadnock Speedway.
Jarvis’ victory was his fifth career win with the Modified Racing Series, sponsored by BobValentiAutoMall.Com, and his third score at the Winchester, NH., oval. Jarvis is ranked fourth on the all-time win list for the MRS.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
Monadnock Speedway to Kick Off Season
Winchester, NH: This past Saturday, Monadnock Speedway held their second test and tune sessions as competitors had their final chance to shake down their race machines for the season opener. All divisions were present representing each weekly division, where the fans were able to preview the competition coming up in the 2010.
This Saturday, May 1st, Monadnock Speedway will host the traditional Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash 100 featuring 100 laps of heart pounding action with the return of the Modified Racing Series. The special event will also include Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Enduros and the debut of the two newest divisions, the Sportsman Modifieds and the Young Gun Youth division.
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by Jay | Apr 21, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
First of Two Test and Tune
Winchester, NH: Monadnock Speedway held their first of two test and tune sessions this past Sunday. The practice was originally scheduled on Saturday, April 17th however due to inclement weather it was postponed to Sunday.
Many new race teams filled the pit area eager to take to ¼ mile high banked track shaking down their race machines. All divisions were represented including the new Sportsman Modifieds and the Young Guns. The Young Guns were the most impressive as the youth racers started off nervously however ended the session very confident improving their lap times while being coached by track officials.
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by Jay | Apr 5, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
Test and Tune Sessions
Winchester, NH: On Saturday, April 17th the high banks of Monadnock Speedway will come alive with the first of two test and tune sessions being held prior to the 2010 season opener.
All divisions are welcome to shake down their race machines, including the touring divisions who compete at Monadnock Speedway on Saturday, April 17th and April 24th. Practice rounds for the Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Enduros and touring divisions will begin at noon and will run until 4pm. The new Young Gun division will have a separate practice time from 4pm – 5pm to allow a full hour of track time for the new young talent making their debut on the opener. The Young Guns will also have an orientation at 3pm in the pit area on both practice dates.
The management will be available on both days to process NASCAR licenses, transponder purchases and season passes from 9:00am to 3pm. The pit gates will open at 10am for both test and tune sessions.
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by Jay | Mar 16, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
New Divisions to Debut at High Banks
Winchester, NH: Mud Season has come and that means the start of racing season is getting closer at the Monadnock Speedway. The management has worked throughout the winter to put together and 2010 Event schedule sure to please everyone.
The Season Opener will be held one week later than years past leaving the opportunity to hold two test and tune sessions. The Season Opener will be held Saturday, May 1st featuring the traditional 100 lap Modified Racing Series Tour. Practice will held on April 17th and April 24th. The test and tune session is open to all competitors (including Touring and Enduros).
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