Roy back in Airborne title chase with 2nd win

by | Aug 2, 2011 | New England, New York

Roy back in Airborne title chase with 2nd win

South Plattsburgh – Martin Roy took the lead from upset-minded Cam Grady on a lap-18 restart and drove off to his second DIRTcar Modified win of the season Saturday at Airborne Speedway.

The win brought the former track champion from Napierville, QC back into title contention. Current point leader Patrick Dupree, seeking to repeat as Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified champion, pitted mid-race to tend to a broken suspension part and settled for a 12th-place finish. Dupree leads Roy 428-400. George Foley is third in points (378).
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Valenti Modified Series Set To Invade Beech Ridge Saturday

by | Aug 1, 2011 | Modified, New England

Canaan, NH — After an unexpected week off thanks to Mother Nature, the Valenti Modified Racing Series returns to the State of Maine, and the famed Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, in Scarboro, Saturday night, August 6, when the open-wheel, 600 horse-powered modifieds, compete in a 100 lap green-flag event.

Saturday’s event will be the Series fifth appearance at the historic speedway. To date, five different drivers have visited victory lane, at “The Ridge.”
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TRAVIS BEALE TAKES LITTLE ENDURO FINALE AT 95

by | Aug 1, 2011 | Maine, New England, Speedway 95

TRAVIS BEALE TAKES LITTLE ENDURO FINALE AT 95

Travis Beale of Hampden followed Darren Durrell of Newburgh for 19 and ¾ laps of the 20 lap Little Enduro feature Wednesday night at Speedway 95, but took the lead coming out of turn four on the last lap to post his 4th feature win of the season. Durrell finished in second, but won the season championship in the division after 8 years of trying. Durrell admitted to slowing down just a bit on the last lap to be sure he finished the race to clinch the points title. Ted Ryder of Carmel placed a close third after starting 16th in the 20 car field. Garrett Hayman of Milford drove another steady race, finishing fourth, with Jeremy Scott of Carmel finishing in fifth. Ryder and Durrell were the night’s heat race winners.
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John Hoyt obituary

by | Jul 31, 2011 | New England

John Hoyt, 37, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 29, 2011 in Claremont, NH.

He was born in Claremont, NH on February 2, 1974 the son of Sidney Hoyt and Linda Patch.

John was a graduate of Stevens High School in the Class of 1992.

At the time of his passing he was working with the Valenti Modified Racing Series as their Series Director and had previously worked for Twin State Speedway. He had been involved in racing since he was in high school, working with the Valenti Modified Racing Series, Whelen Modifieds and Pro Stocks and had worked with Mike Brousseau, Ricky Miller and many others. He had also co-founded the Granite State Modified Series. (more…)

NSCS Race Recap: Menard Wins Brickyard 400

by | Jul 31, 2011 | NASCAR

INDIANAPOLIS — Years ago, as a garage rat at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Paul Menard dreamed of winning a race at the vaunted Brickyard.

On Sunday, the dream came true. In a season full of improbable first-time winners in NASCAR’s foremost races, Menard, 30, stretched his fuel mileage and held off charging Jeff Gordon to win the Brickyard 400 at the 2.5-mile track.
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Point leader Folsom outlasts Late Model rivals at Unity Raceway

by | Jul 31, 2011 | Maine, New England, Unity

Point leader Folsom outlasts Late Model rivals at Unity Raceway

Unity, Maine – Points leader David Folsom I of Skowhegan prevailed in a close finish, highlighting a thrilling 35-lap Late Model feature topping the stock car racing card last Saturday night at Unity Raceway.

Starting fourth, Folsom worked his way past his two closest championship rivals – Jeff Burgess of East Madison and Dylan Turner of Freedom, to take the race lead midway through the event. Battling a deflating right front tire, Folsom managed to hold off the hard-charging Will Collins of Waldoboro in the closing laps, denying Collins a second straight triumph by inches at the checkered flag.
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