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Ramstrom Eyes More Super Late Model Starts
Ramstrom Eyes More Super Late Model Starts
WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Hoping to capitalize on the momentum created earlier this month at the season-opening Icebreaker event at his home track, Derek Ramstrom has altered his 2010 racing plans.
The youngest track champion in Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway history, Ramstrom will attempt to win a second consecutive title in the track’s Super Late Model division. After winning both ends of an Icebreaker doubleheader for the Super Late Models, Ramstrom took a hard look at returning to weekly competition full-time.
“It’s a good opportunity and to go out and try and repeat,” said Ramstrom, 18, who originally planned to race only a partial schedule at Thompson. “I have a lot of track time there now, and every week I seem to run better and better. I’m just more on top of my game when I race there and know I can win the championship again.
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PASS ready to rock Beech Ridge Saturday
PASS ready to rock Beech Ridge Saturday
Naples ME (4/26) PASS North’s tenth anniversary season gets underway on Saturday afternoon May 1st at Scarborough Maine’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and racers and race fans from throughout the region are ready for the long awaited opening day.
There’s a healthy list of pre-entries in the headlining PASS super late model division. Adam Bates, Johnny Clark, Ben Rowe, Kelly Moore and Richie Dearborn all have to be considered threats for the opening day win. Travis Benjamin, Scott Chubbuck, Matt Frahm and Joey Doiron all run strong at the Ridge. Gary Smith, Donnie Whitten, Scott Alexander, Chuck Colby and John Higgins are all pre-entered plus fans can expect to see a number of Beech Ridge Pro Series regulars attempt to steal the touring pros’ thunder.
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Peltier paces PASS South at Orange County
Peltier paces PASS South at Orange County
Rougemont NC (4/25) Preston Peltier used the bottom groove to work his way past Ryan Moore on lap 112 of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Orange Blossom Special to claim his second consecutive PASS South super late model win of 2010. It was also Peltiers’ second consecutive PASS Orange Blossom Special victory at the Rougemont North Carolina speed plant.
Daniel Hemric made his PASS debut a successful one with a strong second after a brief stint in the lead, and fast timer Joey Gase raced home third. 2007 PASS South Champion Ryan Lawler was fourth and Andy Loden came home fifth. Moore faded to sixth at the finish followed by Ryan Blaney, Evan Jackson, Tim Nooner and early race leader Devin Jones. Moore led the most laps (24-112) before relinquishing the lead to Peltier.
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PASS at Speedway 95 postponed
PASS at Speedway 95 postponed
Naples ME (4/16) Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have postponed the Sunday April 18th PASS North season open at Speedway 95 in Hermon Maine. The weekend forecast indicates on and off rain, snow, and cold temperatures for both Saturday and Sunday .PASS and Speedway 95 officials are currently reviewing their respective schedules to find a suitable makeup date for this event.
Both PASS and Speedway 95 hope that the early cancellation will eliminate unnecessary travel and allow race teams and fans to eliminate limit unnecessary travel expenses and allow all to make alternative plans for their weekend.
Ben Rowe: PASS North Series Speedway 95 Race Preview
Ben Rowe: PASS North Series
Speedway 95 Race Preview
4-time PASS North Series champion Ben Rowe of Turner, Maine, opens the 2010 season with the PASS 150 at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine, on Sunday, April 18. Rowe will make his PASS North debut with Mulkern Racing, where he signed to drive the No. 48 during the offseason. He is trying to become the first 5-time PASS North Series champion and first driver to reach 40 wins in PASS Super Late Model history.
WHO: Ben Rowe, Turner, Maine
TEAM: Mulkern Racing/Community Pharmacies No. 48
BEST CAREER SPEEDWAY 95 FINISH: 1st (August 2003)
WHAT: PASS North Series PASS 150
WHERE: Speedway 95, Hermon, Maine. (.333-mile oval)
WHEN: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 18
PASS NORTH SERIES
LAST RACE: N/A
NEXT RACE: Saturday, May 1, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, Maine