South Plattsburgh, NY – Airborne Speedway Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified champion Martin Roy of Napierville, QC, and Versatile Trailer Sales Renegade champion Kevin Boutin of Fairfax, VT, were named “Driver of the Year” and “Sportsman of the Year” respectively before a large gathering at the Rainbow Banquet Hall in Altona Friday.
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(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the 2011 Stafford Motor Speedway NASCAR Racing
season in the history books, it is time once again for competitors to be
rewarded for their season-long efforts through the Stafford Motor Speedway
point fund and NASCAR contingency awards. In total, Stafford Motor Speedway
competitors banked an extra $47,400 in bonus money from the Stafford Motor
Speedway Track Point Fund and NASCAR Awards. (more…)
(Stafford Springs, CT)—During the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
season at Stafford Motor Speedway, drivers took home an extra $28,000 in
contingency bonuses. Of that total, $25,800 came from Stafford Motor
Speedway’s Contingency Program, while Reliable Welding and Speed’s
sponsorship of the track’s Rookie of the Year Program totaled another $2,200
and Rogers Towing contributed $300. (more…)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After a rainy first day, it was all sunshine and fast cars at Langley Speedway in (more…)
Happy Halloween… This week we have some coverage of Oktoberfest at Lee Speedway. Chris Marley sent in some Some Winterport (more…)
150 Laps of Super Late Model Racing Up Next in Penultimate Series Event
The 2011 racing season is winding down, but the battle for the championship in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model Series South division is far from over as the series returns to Hickory Motor Speedway (NC) on Saturday, October 29th, for 150 laps of racing action in the penultimate event of the year.
The championship chase has primarily been between two racers. Cagey veteran Jay Fogleman sits on top of the points with a victory to his credit at the start of the season at Anderson Motor Speedway (SC). His consistency has placed him in the lead with young racer Ryan Blaney trailing by just four points. Blaney earned victories at Dillon Motor Speedway (SC) and Ace Speedway, and has finished ahead of Fogleman in the last five events, helping to close the gap.
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RUTLAND, VT — Stock car teams from around the northeast have expressed interest in the new era beginning at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in 2012. Competitors from far and wide plan to attend the first “town meeting” to discuss the future of the Vermont track.
The meeting, which is open to anyone who wishes to attend, will be held at the Holiday Inn-Rutland on Route 7 in Rutland, VT on Sunday, October 30.
Business owner and veteran driver Mike Bruno and wife Alayne will finalize the purchase of the half-mile Devil’s Bowl Speedway facility in West Haven, VT, next week and are working around the clock to prepare for the track’s 46th season.
Sunday’s meeting will be segmented into three blocks: Modifieds, 2:00pm-4:00pm; Late Models, 4:00pm-5:00pm; and 8-cylinder Renegades and 4-cylinder Bombers, 5:00pm-6:00pm. All drivers, crew members, and team owners are welcome to attend, regardless of current division, track, affiliation, or membership.
Among the items to be discussed at the “town meeting” are rules for all race divisions, purse structures, possible sanction affiliation(s), point funds, and schedules.
For more information, email [email protected] or contact Mike Bruno at (802) 236-9141 or Justin St. Louis at (802) 355-3282.
If mid-October’s turnout and the mood among drivers and fans provided any kind of litmus test as to the future of Wiscasset Raceway, then “Maine’s Biggest & Fastest” could indeed have a bright future ahead. Things have been quiet in the hills bordering Wiscasset & Alna for much of the summer. The once buslting racetrack had fallen quiet with a “For Sale” sign replacing the sign that would typically welcome fans each weekend. But on October 15th, thanks to a large and enthusiastic group of volunteers, the track came to life for one day and the result was astounding. Over 2000 fans & supporters packed the stands on the sunny & blustery autumn day to watch nearly 170 cars circle Maine’s fastest oval as a sign of support in a cause deemed “Save Wiscasset Raceway”. Local businessmen Tony True & Dale Chadbourne got together, leased the track, and put the event together to spotlight the viability of the track to potential buyers and to keep Wicasset town noise ordinances in effect, making it easier for a buyer to keep the 42 year facility alive. The pair called it a non-profit raceday “with a twist”. Fans & drivers alike were charged a modest $5 admission fee in which all proceeds went back to sponsors who stepped up to cover the cost of putting on the event. Any money left over would be split evenly between all drivers participating. The promotion drew fans & drivers from throughout northern New England, some who had not been to the track in years. One particular guest that caught the attention of many was Wiscasset native Wilfred Cronk, the man who originally built the track back in 1968. “This day has been amazing” said Chadbourne. “It’s bigger than I ever imagined, I’m speechless”. True echoed his friends thoughts as the two recieved placques of recognition and enthusiastic appluase from the grateful audience during a break in the action. “I can’t think you guys enough. This will hopefully show someone out there, interested in buying this place, that this place can work and people want to see this place succeed”. Word came later in the day that there were as many as three interested parties at the track on the 15th taking in the show. While fans got to see many of their favorite drivers in victory lane thoughout the day, the general concensus was that the track itself and the event organizers were the big winners.
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Roush Fenway Racing finds itself in an enviable position, occupying the top two spots in the Chase standings with four races remaining. Carl Edwards holds the points lead, 14 points ahead of 2003 series champion Matt Kenseth.
Surprisingly, it’s the first time in Chase history that RFR has held the top two spots in the points standings during the Chase. Though most called last weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway the wild card of the Chase, for Edwards and Kenseth this weekend’s race at Martinsville might be the deciding factor between a title or “better luck next year.”
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Ryan Hammar took home the Rookie of the Year award in the Amsoil NELCAR Legends Tour, which races at NHMS. (more…)