Devil’s Bowl Racers Score in Vermont Motorsports Magazine “Driver of the Year” Awards
Gonyo honored with three awards; LaVair is top four-cylinder driver
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – A select group of asphalt and dirt stock car drivers from Devil’s Bowl Speedway were honored on Monday night, December 28, as Internet news source Vermont Motorsports Magazine announced its annual “Driver of the Year” award winners. The winners in 11 categories were revealed in a live audio broadcast at www.vtmotormag.com; more than 19,000 fan votes were tallied in a two-week span.
Former multi-time Devil’s Bowl Speedway Late Model race winner Nick Sweet took top honors as the 2015 Driver of the Year in the overall voting, topping Modified racer Nick Heywood and multi-division dirt star Kevin Chaffee. Devil’s Bowl champions Vince Quenneville Jr. and Chris LaVair were among the 10 nominees in the top category. The list of past VMM Driver of the Year overall winners includes Devil’s Bowl competitors Todd Stone in 2013 and Don Miller in 2010. (more…)
Shenette To Start 2016 Season With Slate Of PASS National And Northern Races
THOMPSON, CT (December 28) – With the Mason-Dixon Meltdown in the history books, Dynasty Motorsports is solely focused on competing in 2016.
“Our only goal for this year is seat time,” said team owner and driver John-Michael Shenette. “With seat time come’s consistency, and with consistency comes success. We have the car and the resources to compete in the Pro All Stars Series, now it’s time to put our effort to good use and show results.” (more…)
Karting to Conquer Cancer: How Your Donations Help Cure Cancer
WALLINGFORD, CT – The Karting to Conquer Cancer event, built to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will take place on January 16, at On Track Karting, in Wallingford, CT. The event was created for the racing community to help fight back against cancer, as so many have been affected directly, or indirectly, by this horrible disease. With the help of your support, cancer research and patient care will benefit directly from your investments.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) has been described as having a level of patient service and care that is unmatched in other centers. The DFCI offers special programs that serve the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families throughout their care, helping to cope with the effects of cancer treatment. The care extends beyond the time of medication and therapy, and ensures care continues after treatment ends. (more…)
Thomas Dairy to Present Devil’s Bowl Speedway Kids Club Again in 2016
Rutland, Vt., dairy renews agreement for second season
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway, home of “Vermont’s Fastest Family Fun,” will welcome Thomas Dairy back as the presenting sponsor of its Kids Club for the track’s 50th season of stock car racing in 2016.
The Kids Club expanded dramatically in 2015 with the support of Thomas Dairy and included kids of all ages in fun, free activities that got them into the action. Thomas Dairy Kids Club events included racecar rides, bicycle races, a guided tour or the pit area, a poster contest, penny and candy scrambles, and a “Christmas in July” event that raised toy donations for local charity. The ever-popular Interstate Batteries “Fun Bus” race track tour was also a regular part of the Kids Club.
“Our family has always loved Thomas Dairy milk, and their support is what allowed us to grow the Kids Club program at Devil’s Bowl last season,” Devil’s Bowl owner Alayne Bruno said. “There are tons of kids at the track, including our own kids Austin and Johnny and their friends, and it’s great to give them something extra. We’ll be bringing back many of the activities from last year and bringing in some new events for our 50th season.” (more…)
NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SOUTH For Dec 26th 2015
By Lou Modestino
The Granite State Pro Stock Series will be a part of the 28th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo, at the Augusta Civic Center, in Augusta, ME, on January 8-10.
The Northeast Motorsports Expo is a chance for organizations, sponsors, and race teams to display their hard work for the upcoming season, and gives racers and fans a chance to ask questions and gather information for the year ahead. The Northeast Motorsports Expo holds the annual Helluva Good Pit Crew Competition, Memorabilia Auction, and will also include a spotter’s seminar from Shawn Waddell, of Waddell Communications.
Bear Ridge Speedway Honors 48th Season Champions
First time in history 2 sanctioning bodies have the same champion – Pierson wins the USAC and DIRTcar championships; Chaffee and Chaffee win the John Poor Memorial awards
FAIRLEE, VT – Bear Ridge Speedway honored the champions from its 48th Season of dirt track stock car racing on Saturday, December 19. More than 300 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 $20,000 in prizes and point fund purses was awarded.
Adam Pierson of E Corinth, VT headlined the guest list as the Bond Auto Parts DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Champion. Pierson held off the runner up once again, Kevin Chaffee of Bradford VT, taking the title by a mere 10 points. The youngest driver in the division came home in third, Jordan Fornwalt of Bradford VT with Derek Graham hailing from Woodsville NH, and Josh Sunn of White River Jct rounding out the top five. (more…)
PASS National Championship Series To Be Highlighted By Major Events In North And South
– 43rd Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway to pay PASS Super Late Model winner $25,000, plus $25,000 in guaranteed lap leader money
– Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Continues Tradition as Spring’s Premier Super Late Model Event
– Greenville-Pickens, Thompson, Beech Ridge, And Concord Fill Out Remainder Of Championship Schedule
NAPLES, ME (December 23) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have released the six dates and locations that will make up the 2016 PASS National Championship Series. The schedule is comprised of six premier Super Late Model events in both PASS North and PASS South that will determine an overall PASS National Champion. The PASS National Series will be highlighted once again by the prestigious 43rd Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August. And, the PASS National Championship Series will return to Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the first time since 2010. While awards are currently still being finalized, the champion will once again receive a unique championship ring, while team members will receive championship belt buckles, from longtime PASS supporter, Northern Race Tire. (more…)
TQ Midgets Added to NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final Weekend at Stafford Motor Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—The American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association (ATQMRA) will make their inaugural appearance at Stafford Speedway during the 2016 NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final on the weekend of October 1-2, in a $1,000 to win 30-lap feature on the Stafford mini-mile.
“We’re excited to bring a new kind of racing to Stafford to close out our 2016 race season,” explained Stafford GM/COO Mark Arute. “The TQ midgets have been putting on great shows the last few years in the indoor racing series and since our mini-mile is right around the same size as most of the indoor venues, we thought it would be a great addition to our NAPA Fall Final weekend. The mini-mile will be seeing some great action throughout 2016 with the US Legend Cars, the Wild Thing Kart Jr Outlaws and Sr. Champs and now the TQ midgets.” (more…)
Devil’s Bowl Racers Score in Vermont Motorsports Magazine “Driver of the Year” Awards
