by | Dec 12, 2012 | Snocross
Todd, Poirier split Pro finals at Burke Mountain for East Coast Snocross series,
Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction
EAST BURKE, Vermont (Dec. 10, 2012) – Veteran snowmobile racers Corin Todd and Danny Poirier stole the show Sunday, splitting the Pro Open finals as East Coast Snocross (ECS) opened its 2012-13 season at the beautiful Burke Mountain ski area.
Todd, a rising star from Otego, NY, powered his Bailey Motors/Hulten Speed Sports/ Utica National Insurance Polaris past early leader Lucas Brunelle on the challenging uphill section of the track, then pulled away to a convincing win in Round 1. Poirier, the two-time and defending champion from St. Theodore, QC, passed local favorite Lincoln Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) midway through the grueling 15-lap battle and blasted on to victory in Round 2 Sunday afternoon. (more…)
by | Dec 11, 2012 | Media, TV Times
Stewart Says “No” to Indy While Keselowski Says “Yes”
By Lou Modestino
According to reports bandied about including those on the Speed Channel, Tony Stewart nixed an offer given to him by team owner Roger Penske to race an Indy Car at IMS on Memorial Day weekend. The reason given was that he has too much on his plate at this time. Besides having his hands full in the NASCAR wars, Tony felt that it would not be easy to come in just for the 500 and pull off a win. “It may have been like that in the past, but now it’s a different story,” he said. “Those Indy Car guys work on their strategy year round.”
Stewart claims that even though he’s got his ear to the ground on all things Indy, he feels that the other Indy Car teams and drivers are very much on top of their game. However, he did leave the door open for a run at the 500 sometime in the future. He elaborated more on the subject later on the Speed Report. “When I decide to go to the Indy 500, I really want to make a serious bid to win it, not just to be an also ran.” (more…)
by | Dec 11, 2012 | Devils Bowl, NASCAR, Vermont
Local drivers recognized during NASCAR Whelen All-American Series banquet in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC – Local stock car drivers Ron Proctor and Vince Quenneville, Jr., were celebrated among the champions and top drivers of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series during NASCAR Champions Week in Charlotte, NC. Proctor and Quenneville were honored at the Crown Ballroom at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday, December 7.
The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series sanctions weekly stock car racing at over 50 tracks in North America under a common point structure; each driver’s best 18 results in “Division I” events are counted toward their state, provincial, and national point totals. Proctor and Quenneville compete in the Bond Auto Parts Modified division – the designated Division I class at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT. Proctor, of Charlton, NY, was the Devil’s Bowl Speedway and NASCAR Vermont State Champion for the second straight year, while Quenneville, of Brandon, VT, collected the Rookie of the Year award for Vermont and finished second in national rookie standings. (more…)
by | Dec 11, 2012 | NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Winless Streak Tallies Close Second In Media Poll
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Score one more for the underdog.
Brad Keselowski, no one’s pre-season choice to win the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, stumped the experts. Media members, in turn, have voted Keselowski’s title run for owner Roger Penske as NASCAR’s top story of the past season.
Keselowski’s first championship prevailed in the voting over Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s drought-busting victory in June at Michigan International Speedway.
Now that media members have had their say, it’s the fans’ turn. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET this evening, fans can vote for their favorite competition stories of 2012 on the NASCAR Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NASCAR. (more…)
by Jay | Dec 11, 2012 | New England, New Hampshire, NHMS
Grant distribution provides support to more than 49,000 children
LOUDON, N.H. (December 11, 2012) – The Christmas spirit was alive and well in Manchester, N.H., on Tuesday, as New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the New Hampshire Chapter of the Speedway Children’s Charities donated $169,710 to 44 local non-profit organizations as part of its third annual grant distribution presentation at Manchester City Hall.
“To have the opportunity to make a difference – no matter how big or small – for these programs certainly makes a day like today so worthwhile,” said Cheryl LaPrade, director of the New Hampshire Chapter of SCC. “We’re happy to help you fulfill the things you do to help kids.”
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by Jay | Dec 8, 2012 | New England, New Hampshire, NHMS
New Hampshire Motor Speedway has announced the winner of the “Fans of NHMS” Yahoo! Fantasy Auto Racing group for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Max Giguere, from Saint-Georges, Quebec, claimed the title thanks to a dominant performance during NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup.
The point standings are based on a cumulative performance over all 36 races, and Giguere made a late charge with the most points over the final 10-race segment of the season. He will receive an engraved trophy to commemorate his success.
The group was created with the help of Yahoo! Fantasy Sports in February in an effort to create an interactive competition among fans. The 596 participants far exceeded expectations set by speedway officials.
NHMS executive vice president and general manager Jerry Gappens showed why he’s “The Boss” of “The Magic Mile” by winning the league comprised of NHMS staff members. He made a good showing publically, as the strong season landed him 26th overall in the “Fans of NHMS” group.
“The fantasy NASCAR experience was a new one for me,” said Gappens. “It was a competitive league, and the staff was always excited to arrive at work on Monday to discuss their results. I’m glad I managed to hold them off for the win because it would have been a long winter if I hadn’t been able to pull it out.”
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by | Dec 7, 2012 | Snocross
Officials team up with SCM circuit to create new Triple Crown at East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction
CHESHIRE, Conn. (Dec. 6, 2012) – Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) and Quebec-based Super Competition Motorsport (SCM) are excited to announce the newly-created Triple Crown, a three-race series for Pro and Pro Lite riders from both sides of the border at familiar sites already utilized by each group.
The first leg of this truly international rivalry is scheduled for Jan. 12-13 at Airborne Raceway in Plattsburgh, NY; round two will take place in Louiseville, QC, on Feb. 2-3, a regular stop on the SCM tour; while the finale will be held during the prestigious Grand Prix de Valcourt in Quebec on February 15-17.
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by Jay | Dec 6, 2012 | NASCAR, Photos, Sprint Cup
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by Jay | Dec 6, 2012 | New England, Schedules
LOU MODESTINO’S NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SCHEDULE
Saturday, 12/8/12
Elk’s Lodge(Rt. 152, Attleboro, MA)-Bristol County Street Rods Holiday Party And Dance, 6 p.m.
Polish-American Club(194 West Spring St., West Haven, CT)-Billy Greco’s NEAR Movie Party, Tickets
$20 Sold At The Door. Donations For The Raffle Are Welcome. 6 p.m.
The Clarion Hotel(1080 Riverdale Rd., W. Springfield, MA)-2012 Valente Modified Racing Series Awards
Banquet 6 p.m. Social Followed By Dinner.
Sunday, 12/9/12
Holiday Inn(Dedham, MA)-Antique/Collectable Toy Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.(
by | Dec 6, 2012 | Bear Ridge, Vermont
FAIRLEE, VT – Bear Ridge Speedway honored the champions from its 45th Anniversary Season of dirt track stock car racing on Saturday, December 2. More than 370 drivers, crew members, sponsors, fans, and officials filled a sold-out banquet hall at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT for the gala, and more than $25,000 in prizes and point fund purses was awarded.
Adam Pierson of East Corinth, VT headlined the guest list as the Bond Auto Parts DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Champion. Pierson, 28, collected his eighth title in just 12 years of racing at Bear Ridge Speedway. Pierson posted two wins and 14 top-five finishes in 19 races for his third consecutive Modified crown. (more…)
