by Jay | May 17, 2009 | New
Joey Pole outlasts Rolfe, Brackett
for New England Dodge Dealers 150 win
NEW ENGLAND DODGE DEALERS ACT 150: 1. Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, N.H.; 2. John Donahue, Graniteville, Vt.; 3. Tim Brackett, Buckfield; 4. Shawn Knight, South Paris; 5. Eric Williams, Hyde Park, Vt.; 6. Travis Adams, Canton; 7. Scott Dragon, Milton, Vt.; 8. Randy Potter, Groveton, N.H.; 9. Quinny Welch, Lancaster, N.H.; 10. Shawn Martin, Turner; 11. Brian Hoar, Williston, Vt.; 12. Glen Luce, Turner; 13. Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton,. Vt.; 14. Aaron Ricker, Tamworth, N.H.; 15. Bobby Dragon, Milton, Vt.; 16. Joey Doiron, Berwick; 17. Ricky Rolfe, Albany Township; 18. Mark Hayward, Unity, N.H.; 19. Scott Payea, Milton, Vt.; 20. Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, Vt.; 21. Scott Luce, Strong; 22. Chip Grenier, Graniteville, Vt.; 23. Ben Rowe, Turner; 24. Miles Chipman, Epping, N.H.; 25. Tommy Ricker, Poland; 26. Pete Potvin III, Graniteville, Vt.; 27. Eric Chase, Milton, Vt.; 28. Corey Morgan, Lewiston; 29. Tyler Cahoon, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; 30. Brent Dragon, Milton, Vt.
Lap leaders: Martin 1-29, Rolfe 30-84, Polewarczyk 85, Rolfe 86-89, Polewarczyk 90-98, Brackett 99-107, Polewarczyk 108-150.
Cautions: 2
Time of race: 53 minutes, 13 seconds
ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY STRICTLY STOCK (30 laps): 1. Zach Emerson, Sabattus; 2. Kenny Harrison, Pownal; 3. Kim Tripp, Oxford; 4. Larry Emerson, Durham; 5. Mike Short, Auburn; 6. Matt Williams, Brownfield; 7. Keith Stuart, Naples; 8. Jeff Merrill, Mexico; 9. Perry Tucker, Sumner; 10. Skip Tripp, Poland; 11. Ben Krauter, Raymond; 12. Rick Spaulding, Lisbon; 13. Derek Farrington, Freeport; 14. Mike St. Germain, Auburn; 15. B.J. Chapman, Bridgton; 16. Kurt Hewins, Leeds. DNS: Richard Kimball, Standish.
ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY MINI STOCK (30 laps): 1. Larry Melcher, Livermore Falls; 2. Darrell Moore, Mechanic Falls; 3. Jimmy Childs, Leeds; 4. Shane Kaherl, Jay; 5. Steve Barker, Jay; 6. Calvin Rose Jr., Turner; 7. Greg Watkins, Bridgton; 8. Jeff Beaule, Lewiston; 9. Jake Burns, Gray; 10. Kevin Bishop, South Paris; 11. Jeff Moon, Gray; 12. Ashley Marshall, Jay; 13. Cameron Creamer, Newcastle; 14. Dale Brackett, Oxford; 15. Nathan Guptill, North Turner; 16. Nik Coates, Lisbon. DQ: Justin Karkos, Jay. DNS: Matt Moore, Mechanic Falls; Wayne Titus, Minot; Robert Hoover, Poland.
CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW (20 laps): 1. Zach Bowie, Lisbon; 2. David Childs, Oxford; 3. Chris Burgess, Sabattus; 4. Steve Brill, Bridgton; 5. Kevin Lawrence, South Paris; 6. Steve Moon, Gray; 7. Michael Haynes, Livermore Falls; 8. Dottie Patria, Turner; 9. Jerry Goss, Mechanic Falls; 10. Tyler Belanger, Sumner; 11. Jerry Freve, Buckfield; 12. Josh Childs, Oxford; 13. John Spencer, Auburn; 14. Tom Averill, Peru; 15. Randy Robitaille, Norway; 16. Phil Knowlton, Poland; 17. Dennis Morang, South Paris; 18. Charlie Webster, Auburn; 19. Robert Lowe, Auburn; 20. Randy Desmarais, Auburn; 21. Chris Coolidge, Norway; 22. Carl Conant, Lewiston. DNS: John Patria, Turner.
MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL (20 laps): 1. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 2. Jamie Leavitt, Minot; 3. Matt Dufault, Turner; 4. Charlie Webster, Auburn; 5. Doug Degroat, Oxford; 6. Brady Romano, Livermore Falls; 7. Ryan Philbrick, Greenwood; 8. Troy Jordan, Turner; 9. Corey Beaulieu, Oxford; 10. John Childs, Leeds; 11. Nate Dubuc, Auburn; 12. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 13. Jamie Heath, Waterford; 14. Roger Bourgoin, Mechanic Falls; 15. Josh Lovell, Norway; 16. Cody Smith, Oxford; 17. Ryan Hewins, Leeds; 18. Dustin Couture, Auburn; 19. Zach Audet, Wilton. DNS: Bill Dunphy, New Gloucester; Derek Cook, Livermore Falls; Carl Conant, Lewiston; Joe Turner, Norway.
by Jay | May 17, 2009 | New
WEEKLY NASCAR RACING STARTS THURSDAY AT THOMPSON
THOMPSON, CT Thursday Night Thompson Thunder will rumble once again
beginning Thursday, May 21st at the historic Thompson International
Speedway. The weekly Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) series has
become hugely popular with area race fans due to the exciting
six-divisions of competition and the fast pace with which the race
program is run. Racers and race fans have been waiting for the weekly
NASCAR competition to begin at Thompson ever since the speedway?s
Icebreaker event was run in April.
Thompson?s TNTT series plays host to some of NASCAR?s best
and brightest racing talent each week. The racing action is superb in
each of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions. The Sunoco
Modifieds top the list with a line up of drivers second to none.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, Ted Christopher, will join the
weekly program and will compete against outstanding drivers like Kerry
Malone, Keith Rocco, Todd Ceravolo, Woody Pitkat, Bert Marvin, Jimmy
Blewett, Tom Cravenho, Jr., and many more. On any give night, as many
as a dozen drivers in this division are potential winners.
The Super Late Model division brings its own brand of
excitement. These incredibly fast race cars attract many of the
region?s best Super Late Model race teams. The roster of long-time
?hot shoes? is impressive to say the least. But, the division also has
some impressive young drivers who have brought a lot of interest and
new excitement to this storied division. One of those young drivers,
Derek Ramstrom, became a three-time winner in 2008 while attending his
sophomore year in high school. Ramstrom has an exciting driving style
and he has developed a big and enthusiastic fan following. He is
expected to be a threat to win each and every Thursday night.
The Thompson Modifieds, Late Models, Limited Sportsman and
Mini Stocks round out the impressive TNTT line up. Each of these
divisions has a roster of excellent drivers and the competition is
exceptional every time they take to the high banked, super fast oval.
The TNTT schedule is filled with special events for the
2009 racing season. Yet, these events are family priced. Most events
on the TNTT schedule are priced between fifteen and eighteen dollars
for adults and only five dollars for youngsters ages 6-14. Kids five
years and under are always free. With many families watching their
budgets, a night at the races is not only an exciting night out, but
is also one that is very affordable. Thompson?s complete 2009 schedule
and much more are available on the track?s web page.
www.thompsonspeedway.com
by Jay | May 11, 2009 | New
EVE OF DESTRUCTION TOPS HOLIDAY WEEKEND DESTINATION
THOMPSON, CT. The Eve of Destruction is the highlight of the Memorial Day Weekend’s list of activities for thousands of holiday fun seekers. Bigger and better each year, the Eve of Destruction is a night of motorized madcap mayhem at the Thompson International Speedway.
On Sunday, May 24th, the famous race track takes on a carnival-like atmosphere as dare devils of all sorts defy speed, fire, gravity and crashes. It is a night that happens only once a year and provides thrills and spills for young and old alike.
Kids love the midway attractions that give them a big variety of activities to enjoy. These activities are available beginning at 1:30 in the afternoon and continue non-stop until after the main event gets underway at 6 PM. Fans are urged to arrive early so that they can avoid the long, last minute ticket lines.
School bus, 4 cylinder and full size car demolition derbies, always a fan favorite, will once again bring thrills, spills and crashes as everyone anxiously awaits the last one running to be declared the winner. Area schools will once again be a big part of the school bus parade and demolition derby. Students paint the busses in their own designs and the busses parade in front of the grandstands so that those in attendance can choose their favorites. The speedway will make donations to the winners and additional money will go to the participating schools with the amounts based on how each bus finishes in the school bus demo.
Monster Truck Mania and a jet powered spectacular will astonish the holiday weekend crowd. The beautiful Miss Buffy, the Trailer Trash Queen, will once again reign over Trailer Trash VII in what has to be the most outrageous, insane and side splitting performance of the night. The lips of Thompson management are sealed, except to say that there will be special surprise appearances as well.
Before the curtain comes down on this fun filled evening, the eastern Connecticut sky will light up with the traditional world class fireworks display that has become the signature of this annual event. It is a great family fun night known as the Eve of Destruction at the Thompson International Speedway.
Adult admission is only $18.00, junior tickets (ages 6-14) are priced at only $10.00 with kids 5 and under free. More information is available on the Thompson Speedway web page. www.thompsonspeedway.com
by Jay | May 10, 2009 | New
Epping, NH – With severe weather in the forecast, All-Star Speedway ran an abbreviated program last Saturday night, with the Super Streets, Strictly Stocks, and Fast-4’s all competing in feature events.
Second-generation racer Nick Gravel put on a great show on his way to winning the Super Street main, battling side-by-side with Chris Lee for several laps before he eventually prevailed and took over the lead.
Rookies Jason Ferreira and Sulo Burbank tangled while battling three-wide for the lead in the early laps, and it left opening night winner Gary Beauregard sliding in the marbles as Lee and Gravel slipped past the skirmish.
After changing a clutch between qualifying and the feature, Lee hung on as long as he could, but Gravel was determined to take home the win. Gravel went to work on the outside, and once he got past Lee and moved out front, he was good to go.
Gravel took down the checkers with a comfortable lead, with Chris Lee, Beauregard, Sandy Lee, Rick Gentes, Steve Wilmot, Ferreira, Burbank, Lee Weldy, and Shaun Waites next across the stripe.
Bouncing back from mechanical problems that sidelined his opening night effort aboard the Mike white entry, Mike Williams put on an impressive drive to score the Strictly Stock win.
Early leader Keith Walton and opening night winner Bill Beardwood were among the obstacles on Williams’ way to victory lane, but nothing stopped him from rolling into the winner’s circle.
Walton and Beardwood filled out the post-race podium in the Strictly Stocks, while Tyler Mailhot outran Josh Kirk and Matt Magee for the Fast-4 win.
by Jay | May 10, 2009 | New
Due to heavy rains in the area and a forecast calling for much of the same,
officials from both the Pro Four Modifieds of New England (PFMNE) and
Monadnock Speedway were forced to postpone the race program originally
scheduled for Saturday, May 9. The PFMNE will return to the Speedway next
Saturday, May 16 to try and complete the race program along with the
Monadnock Modifieds, Outlaw Pro Stocks, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, and the
All Star Race Trucks.
No qualifying heats were completed for PFMNE, however, heat lineups have
been determined for the 11 cars signed into the paddock area. Any teams
wishing to compete in the event are welcomed, as officials have announced
that any car not present on May 9 will be added at the tail end of the
field.
Heat races will begin at 6:00pm for the action-packed program with features
immediately following. This race will be the first of the 2009 campaign for
the New England based touring series.
by Jay | May 6, 2009 | New
Autodrome Montmagny Speedway .
With still almost a month to go, two ACT//US drivers have announce their plan to participate at the first ACT//Castrol event @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway on May 30th, under the lights. Johan Donahue, driver of the 26 car, and Trampas Demers, driver of the 85, both regulars of Thunder Road and ACT//US series, will make the trek to Québec looking for a win. This would give them access at the famous and so coveted possible invitation to the NHMS for this ‘’history in the making’’ all star Loudon race. More US drivers are expected to participate in this race and should let us know in a near future.
Close to a hundred teams total should be part of this first pavement event this year @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway. This ACT//Castrol race will be the first this year to be presented in the Eastern Québec region, so a good turn out of race cars and fans as well are to be expected for that evening of racing entertainment.
On the LMS side, a star studded field will be on hand to amaze the fans all night long, with the Alexandre Gingras, Patrick Laperle, Donald Theetge, Karl Allard, Yvon Bédard, Claude Leclerc, Jean François Déry, Dany Ouellet, Jacques Poulin, but they will be in the sight of other rising stars like Kevin Roberge, Patrick Hamel, Jonathan Desbiens, Spencer Mc Pherson, Stéphane Durand. All of them will have to cope with the rookies or the big come back of Michael Lavoie, Patrick Cliche, Valérie Chiasson, Jr Collard, Bob Hudon, Étienne Lemay, and also our two US drivers who just announce their participation, John Donahue and Trampas Demers. And the list gets longer everyday. Fans won’t be disapointed, because all these drivers are there for that win and what’s attached to it.
This 100 laps under green, ACT//Castrol major event will also be surrounded by three local classes and one guest of honor. The newcomer on the card this year at Autodrome Montmagny Speedway is Sport Compact. This new class is attracting a lot of attention. This is the only class all over Québec paved tracks that has a common sets of rules throughout the province. Should have a very good car count which normally leads to good racing. The development of this class will be something to watch.
What about the return of great drivers in Limité? Michel Moreau, Guillaume Bernier, & Claude Albert. Three top names in the region. All three were top runners in Super Sportsman class and series for a couple of years. Great to see them back in racing at their local track. All the regulars of that class will have to get their equipment in top shape to cope with these guys. What a blast these races will be to watch!!! Not to miss, that’s a fact….
Then, you will have school time with the rookies of World Challenge Series. They will be there, making their classes, with every others, under the lights. Always filled with the unexpected, these races brings a special touch to the race night for the fans, very entertaining to watch.
Last but not least, Québec Vintage Serie will bring you on a special trip… without moving from your seat. Of all the Vintage teams attending that night, around 20, you can rely on the Jean Paul Cabana, Langis Caron, Renauld Blais, to name a few, the names on which Québec stock car history was built on, to bring you right bak in the 70’s. The look, the style, the sound, the drivers, the cars, all ingredients are there. In a flash, you’ll be gone in history. We will provide all the accessories for the sweetest trip to the abyss of your racing memories, the destination is yours.
So, May 30th, 18H, ACT//Castrol serie and much more @ Autodrome Montmagny Speedway, under the lights. Mark your calendar. Stay tune, more news to come.
Pour plus d’information :
www.autodromemontmagnyspeedway.com
