by | Jul 16, 2013 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
Reid Lanpher Eyes First Oxford 250 Start
15-Year-Old JR Motorsports Driver Teams With Veteran Leadership
MANCHESTER, Maine – The last time Super Late Models were the car of choice in the Oxford 250, Reid Lanpher was just eight years old. Now that they’re back, the JR Motorsports development driver aims to have a presence in the starting field for the historic race.
Lanpher, of Manchester, Maine, heads to the 40th annual TD Bank Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Sunday, July 21, with an eye on making history. Should he qualify, Lanpher could become the youngest driver ever to start the Super Bowl of short track racing in the northeast.
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by | Jul 16, 2013 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
Mulkern Looks To Score First Oxford 250 Win
Veteran’s Best Finish Came In Last Start In Summer’s Biggest Race
FALMOUTH, Maine – The last time Scott Mulkern had a car capable of winning the Oxford 250, incidentally, was the last time he started the race.
Mulkern, of Falmouth, will join the best Super Late Model drivers from all reaches of the United States and Canada when he competes in the 40th annual TD Bank Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Sunday, July 21. Mulkern finished fourth in the 2006 edition of the race, the last time it was contested under the current Super Late Model rules.
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by | Jul 16, 2013 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway, PASS
PASS Sportsman Series: Dan McKeage
Oxford Plains Speedway Race Preview
THE STORY
GORHAM, Maine – Dan McKeage of Gorham, Maine, returns to the PASS Sportsman Series for the PASS Sportsman 75 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, July 19. McKeage has one win this season in Sportsman competition with the Naughty 40 Racing No. 40 Top Gun Construction Chevrolet – in the season opener at his home track of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine – and sits second in the series standings through the first three races of the season. He finished third in the most recent race held at Oxford Plains in May, and he believes the key to winning the series championship hinges on being able to perform on the flat, .375-mile oval.
THE FACTS
WHO: Dan McKeage, Gorham, Maine
CREW CHIEF: Dan Bubar, Windham, Maine
TEAM: Naughty 40 Racing No. 40 Top Gun Construction Chevrolet
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by | Jul 16, 2013 | New England, Schedules
Monday, 7/22/14
Cardi’s Furniture(Rt. 2, W. Warwick, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Haywagon Restaurant And Creamery(504 W. Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Mark’s Auto Parts(Granby, CT)-Cruise Night, Food, Fun Live Music, Vendors, Raffles, 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, 7/23/13
A&W Restaurant(Rt. 44, Greenville, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 7/17/13
Capeway Rovers(Middleboro, MA)-MotoX Practice, 9 a.m.
Cardi’s Furniture(999 Newport Ave., Rt. 1A, Pawtucket, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Denny’s Restaurant(W. Greenwich, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Elk’s Club(Washington St., Rt 53, Weymouth, MA)Cruise Night, Hotrods, Food, Music, Fun, 5:30 p.m.-Dusk.
Seekonk Speedway(MA)-Open Wheel Wednesday, $10,000 To Win Modified Open 100Plus NEMA Midgets And Legend Cars, 7 p.m. Raindate 7/25.
Waterford Speedbowl(CT)-Wild N’ Wacky Stockcar Racing, Xtra Distance Legend Cars,7 p.m.
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by | Jul 16, 2013 | Massachusetts, Seekonk Speedway
Dylan Estrella picks up Phil’s Propane Triple Crown/Mike Marfeo Jr Memorial race. Tom Scully Jr, John Hanafin and John Paiva win SYSCO Boston features.
Tom Scully Jr picked up his first win of the season, holding off a hard charging Fred Astle and Dave Darling. Elmer Wing III took off at the start and set the pace for the first several laps. On the first restart of the main, Scully got the grip on the outside, and took over the lead. Wing hung onto second until Darling got by. Kevin Casper tried to follow, but was overtaken by Astle.
On a lap 21 restart, Darling held tough, and became the third leader of the event, but couldn’t close the deal, and Scully was able to maintain the inside lane, regaining the lead after three laps. With Darling on the outside, Astle slid under the defending champion, and the duo traded the second position back and forth over the final several laps, with Astle edging Darling for second. Kyle Casper finished fourth with Dick Houlihan fifth.
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by | Jul 16, 2013 | Legion Speedway, New Hampshire
The Granite State Mini-Sprints visited the Legion Speedway in Wentworth, NH on July 14 as part of their Sunday Twilight series.
Kyle Beliveau borrowed his father, Peter’s 500cc Mini-Sprint (#76) and used it to win the division’s feature event of the evening. Josh Boisseneau (#05) made a real battle of it but had to settle for second. Shenia Covey (#20) held off challenges from Patrick Smith (#21) and Tom Chaffee (#11) to finish third.
Luke Greenwood (#89) continued his dominance of the 600cc Mini-Sprint class with yet another main event win. Jake Williams (#73) put up a valiant battle and in the end had his hands full holding off Brian Gray (#3). The two drivers finished second and third respectively.
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by | Jul 15, 2013 | Canaan, New Hampshire
Canaan, NH. – Tommy Barrett Jr, of Millis, MA, started on the pole, swapped the lead twice with Richard Savary, of Canton, MA, then Chris Pasteryak, of Lisbon, CT., on lap 82,and went on to win the Valenti Modified Racing Series ‘Canaan 100’ Saturday night, July 13, at the Canaan (NH) Fair Speedway.
The win was Barrett’s 2nd of the season and his fifth VMRS victory. Barrett also becomes the first repeat winner this season.
Barrett is more accustomed to coming from the back of the field in most races, but not this one. He brought the field to green and dealt with Savary, Chris Pasteryak, and Charlie Pasteryak early on. The 18-year-old driver, who will enter Eastern Connecticut State University in September, just re-strategized.
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by | Jul 15, 2013 | Bear Ridge, Vermont
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Photos (all Credit Alan Ward)
Pierson Dominate Midgets, Giguere Remains Undefeated In Limited Late Models
BRADFORD, VT –Jason Gray of East Thetford, VT put on a clinic Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway, winning his heat, the Semi-Feature and the double points Mid-Season Championship for the Bond Auto DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds. Gray worked his way to the front from his mid pack starting point to track down early leader Bryan King, taking the lead after the race’s third and last caution of the night. Once Gray was in the lead he pulled away to an impressive victory. King held on for second with Kevin Chaffee making a late race charge to garner third. Chris Donnelly was fourth and Gary Seimons rounded out the top five.
Hometown driver Teddy Salomaa took his first win of the season in the 35-lap Shirley & Mickey Bruleigh Memorial event for the Wells River Chevrolet Sportsman Coupe division. Salomaa took the lead after a brief battle with early leader Rick Fletcher and was never really challenged for the duration of the non-stop event. Salomaa received a $350.00 bonus for the win, as the winner of the first caution free feature of the season for the Sportsman Coupes. Last years’ winner of the Bruleigh Memorial, Tom Placey finished second with Jason Colbeth, Terry Williams and Jason Horniak completing the top five.
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by | Jul 15, 2013 | Beech Ridge, Maine, Touring Series News, Whelen All American Series
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series: Bobby Timmons
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Race Report
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Bobby Timmons III of Windham, Maine, finished 18 in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Pro Series 40 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, on Saturday, July 13. Timmons was involved in the race’s only caution period on Lap 10, when he got together with another car in Turn 4. Significant suspension damage forced Timmons to retire early from the event.
WHO: Bobby Timmons III, Windham, Maine
TEAM: Mulkern Racing No. 48 Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep/Timmons Machine Dodge
CREW CHIEF: Bobby Timmons Jr., Windham, Maine
WHAT: NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Pro Series 40
WHERE: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, Maine (.333-mile oval)
STARTED: 14th
FINISHED: 18th
NEXT RACE: July 20, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Pro Series 40, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, Maine (.333-mile oval)
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by | Jul 15, 2013 | Beech Ridge, Maine, NASCAR, Whelen All American Series
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series: Dan McKeage
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Race Report
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Dan McKeage of Gorham, Maine, finished seventh in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Pro Series 40-lap feature event at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, on Saturday, July 13. As the division point leader, McKeage started 17th in the 18-car field, and he was solidly into the Top-5 by the midway point of the race. Shortly after taking over the fourth spot on Lap 24, the Naughty 40 Racing No. 40 Top Gun Construction Chevrolet developed a problem in the left front suspension. McKeage slowed and held on to finish seventh at the checkered flag. (more…)
Reid Lanpher Eyes First Oxford 250 Start
