by | May 21, 2014 | New England, New England Motorsports North
By Lou Modestino
The newly proposed Mini-Cup division that was scheduled to run weekly in the Budweiser Oxford Championship Series on Friday nights will be moved to the Go-Kart Series that is scheduled to start in June of 2014.
“The division just can’t get off the ground stated Oxford Plains Speedway, General Manager, Dick Therrien. We had quite a bit of interest during our organizational meetings, but the interest apparently were just tire kickers, and unfortunately you can’t race with just a couple of cars. We want to thank Barry Morris and Parker Varney for supporting us, and hopefully some others will join in when the Go-Kart season kicks off.”
Oxford Plains Speedway officials are looking at expanding the numbers of races for the new four cylinder Bandit division which will now debut on Friday, May 30th. A revised schedule will be released in the very near future.
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by | May 21, 2014 | Snocross
Shawn Achilles new General Manager at East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (May 20, 2014) – It’s been said that experience is the best teacher in almost any subject. Never was that statement any more accurate than in the world of snowmobile racing, where there are often more variables than you’ll find in a complex mathematical equation.
Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) are pleased to announce that veteran race official Shawn Achilles will assume the duties of General Manager effective immediately. Achilles, of Readsboro, Vermont, started racing snowmobiles in the late 1990s, then joined the staff at Rock Maple Racing in 2003. For the last 11 winters, he has been trackside at every race, working in a variety of roles.
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by | May 20, 2014 | Maine, Wiscasset Raceway
A Memorial Day weekend tradition is returning to Maine’s fastest track this Sunday May 25th with the running of the 2014 Coastal 200, presented by Jordan Lumber and Jordan Excavation. The 200 lap Late Model Sportsman main event will feature many of the top LMS drivers in the northeast region all gunning for their share of the $18,700 purse. The winner will take home the $3,000 top prize and also try to pocket an additional $3,000+ in lap leader bonus money. AR Bodies is also kicking in a special award for the race’s Hard Charger Award, given to the driver who advances the most positions from their starting spot. “We’re all so excited to bring this race back for our fans” said track announcer / promoter Ken Minott. “As soon as the Jordan family reopened this track people were asking for this race. Yeah, it’s a big race, but like all of our shows, we want to make it accessible and affordable for families to come see. So we’re keeping it right at our weekly admission price. We’re looking for a packed house and a great race”
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by | May 20, 2014 | ACT, Airborne, New York
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No. 17 Ray Parent from Tiverton, RI wins the ACT Airborne 100. No. 41 Jonathan Bouvrette from Canada was second, followed by No. 97 Joey Polewarczyk Jr from Hudson, NH coming in third.
by Jay | May 16, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Due to a rainy forecast, Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that tonight’s Late Model / DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D program has been postponed. The Late Model 60-lap feature, SK Light 22-lap feature, and DARE Stock 20-lap feature events will now move to Friday, May 30th to create a super night of extra distance racing. In addition to the Late Model, SK Light, and DARE Stock divisions, the Limited Late Models will also be racing an extra distance feature that night while the SK Modifieds® and Legend Cars will race their usual 40 and 20-lap feature events. May 30th is also Military Appreciation Night and anyone with a valid military I.D. will receive an adult general admission ticket for only $10.
With the four extra distance events on the May 30th card, there will be plenty of extra cash up for grabs for Stafford’s drivers and teams. Thanks to Xtra Mart Convenience Stores, the Late Models will split $1,000 among the top-5 finishers, the Limited Late Models will split $500 among the top-5 finishers, and the DARE Stocks will split $250 among to the top-5 finishers. The SK Lights will have $450 to split among the top-3 finishers thanks to RH2way Radios.
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by | May 16, 2014 | Canada, Pro Stock Tour
(Halifax, NS – May 15, 2014) The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and Scotia Speedworld are excited to announce Atlantic Cat will return in 2014 to present the 15th Annual Atlantic Cat 250. The second of only two 250- lap events on the 2014 schedule, the Cat 250 will mark event nine of 12 for the region’s prestigious touring series. The race will be held at Scotia Speedworld on Saturday, August 9th and will highlight the biggest stock car racing weekend in the Halifax market this season.
“The Atlantic Cat 250 is the crown jewel of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and Scotia Speedworld season. Atlantic Cat has been great supporter over years and this event is well known on the eastern seaboard. We are honoured to continue our relationship with Atlantic Cat in 2014.” Said Ken Cunning, General Manager of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour.
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by | May 16, 2014 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
The newly proposed Mini-Cup division that was scheduled to run weekly in the Budweiser Oxford Championship Series on Friday nights will be moved to the Go-Kart Series that is scheduled to start in June of 2014.
“The division just can’t get off the ground stated Oxford Plains Speedway, General Manager, Dick Therrien. We had quite a bit of interest during our organizational meetings, but the interest apparently were just tire kickers, and unfortunately you can’t race with just a couple of cars. We want to thank Barry Morris and Parker Varney for supporting us, and hopefully some others will join in when the Go-Kart season kicks off.”
Oxford Plains Speedway officials are looking at expanding the numbers of races for the new four cylinder Bandit division which will now debut on Friday, May 30th. A revised schedule will be released in the very near future.
by | May 16, 2014 | Connecticut, Waterford
Waterford, CT (May 14, 2014) – Wild ‘n Wacky Wednesday racing was back at Waterford Speedbowl with another entertaining night of motorsports landing five drivers into the winner’s circle. Mike Christopher Jr. of Wolcott continued his hot streak in the INEX Legend Cars, Jon Porter of Canterbury took home the Super X-Car accolades and Zac Thomas of New London was awarded the win in the X-Cars. Anthony Marvin of Colchester won for the second time in as many week in the INEX Bandoleros and Dave Gargaro Jr. of Cranston, RI was tops in the night’s Wacky Race.
Christopher rolled to his second consecutive 25-lap INEX Legend Cars victory on Wild ‘n Wacky Wednesday and third overall in the division at the Speedbowl this season. The excitement started on lap-1 when Scott Limkemann spun in turn one from mid-pack, looping his machine but kept going allowing the race to continue on. T.J. Thompson took command over Dennis Pantani to lead lap-1.
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by | May 16, 2014 | Devils Bowl, Vermont
NMCS schedule opens at Thunder Road’s Memorial Day Classic on May 25
BARRE, VT – The ground-pounding Modifieds are headed back to the road – Thunder Road. The Northern Modified Challenge Series opens its second year of open-wheel stock car racing at the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT on Sunday, May 25. The race will be run in conjunction with the Vermont State Late Model Championship Series.
Jessey Mueller made history last year at the track, winning the first-ever event for the Northern Modified Challenge Series. The Olmstedville, NY racer, just 18 years old at the time, led the way ahead of veterans Leon Gonyo and Kenny Tremont, Jr. for the 50-lap victory. The race featured side-by-side action in the high-banked corners and a spectacular opening-lap crash on the “Widowmaker” frontstretch wall.
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by | May 16, 2014 | Devils Bowl, Vermont
Friday, May 16 – Whelen Engineering/Mobil 1 Night
2:00pm Open Practice
3:30pm Track Close/Clear Pits
4:00pm Pits Open
5:00pm Grandstands Open
5:00pm Practice (subject to change)
5:00-5:10 Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock (10 minutes)
5:10-5:20 SK Light (10 minutes)
5:20-5:30 Late Model (10 minutes)
5:30-5:40 Bond Auto Parts Modified (10 minutes)
5:40-5:50 Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock (10 minutes)
5:50-6:00 SK Light (10 minutes)
6:00-6:10 Late Model (10 minutes)
6:10-6:20 Bond Auto Parts Modified (10 minutes)
6:25pm Driver & Spotter Meeting – ALL DIVISIONS – MANDATORY
(In pit grandstands)
6:50pm Champions Post Parade (1X Mod, 27 LM, 8 Mini)
6:55pm National Anthem
7:00p m (2) Late Model Heats (10L)
(1) SK Light Heat (8L)
(2) Bond Auto Parts Modified Heats (10L)
(2) Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock Heats (8L)
Intermission/Fun Bus (10 min.)
Late Model Feature (30L if 15 cars or more; 25L if 14 cars or less)
SK Light Feature (25L if 10 cars or more; 20L if 9 cars or less)
Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock Feature (15L)
Bond Auto Parts Modified Feature (35L)
