by Jay | Apr 28, 2010 | ACT, Thunder Road
DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY OPENS THUNDER ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE
Waterbury, VT – There will be a new challenge for the American Canadian Tour (ACT) Thunder Road Late Model teams when they begin pursuit of the 2010 “King of the Road” title in 2010. With the announcement of the Sunday, May 23rd opening event at the newly renovated and paved Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Fair Haven, VT, the ACT Late Models from Thunder Road have been invited to compete at the historic speedway. It will be the first point-counting event of the season for the Thunder Road Late Models.
It all started with the announcement by the Champlain Valley Racing Association (CVRA) in the fall of 2009. The Richards family ownership intended to redesign both their dirt tracks for the 2010 racing season, converting them to asphalt. Sister track Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, NY was completed late last fall, and Devil’s Bowl expects to have pavement down the first week of May. It was a natural for the most popular asphalt Late Model division in the Northeast to join in the opening day celebration at Devil’s Bowl.
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by Jay | Apr 28, 2010 | Maine, New England, PASS
Photo Tribute to Gary Bellefleur – http://www.maineracingmedia.com/Gary.htm
by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Beech Ridge, PASS, Thompson
Ramstrom Eyes More Super Late Model Starts
WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Hoping to capitalize on the momentum created earlier this month at the season-opening Icebreaker event at his home track, Derek Ramstrom has altered his 2010 racing plans.
The youngest track champion in Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway history, Ramstrom will attempt to win a second consecutive title in the track’s Super Late Model division. After winning both ends of an Icebreaker doubleheader for the Super Late Models, Ramstrom took a hard look at returning to weekly competition full-time.
“It’s a good opportunity and to go out and try and repeat,” said Ramstrom, 18, who originally planned to race only a partial schedule at Thompson. “I have a lot of track time there now, and every week I seem to run better and better. I’m just more on top of my game when I race there and know I can win the championship again.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Beech Ridge, Maine, New England, PASS
PASS ready to rock Beech Ridge Saturday
Naples ME (4/26) PASS North’s tenth anniversary season gets underway on Saturday afternoon May 1st at Scarborough Maine’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and racers and race fans from throughout the region are ready for the long awaited opening day.
There’s a healthy list of pre-entries in the headlining PASS super late model division. Adam Bates, Johnny Clark, Ben Rowe, Kelly Moore and Richie Dearborn all have to be considered threats for the opening day win. Travis Benjamin, Scott Chubbuck, Matt Frahm and Joey Doiron all run strong at the Ridge. Gary Smith, Donnie Whitten, Scott Alexander, Chuck Colby and John Higgins are all pre-entered plus fans can expect to see a number of Beech Ridge Pro Series regulars attempt to steal the touring pros’ thunder.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Connecticut, Thompson
TOWN FAIR TIRE TO PRESENT TOUR-TYPE MODIFIED SHOOT OUT
THOMPSON, CT. Town Fair Tire and Thompson International Speedway have renewed an agreement that will, once again, make Town Fair Tire a major player at the famed speedway during the 2010 racing season.
With seventy-eight stores throughout New England, Town Fair Tire Centers, Inc. will sponsor a major race event and will continue their very popular contingency program with Thompson’s Limited Sportsman division. The announcement was made by Thompson Owner and Promoter, Don Hoenig and Jim Uliano, Vice President of Town Fair Tire Centers, Inc.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Connecticut
DesRochers Racing with driver Heather DesRochers – announces 2010 season sponsors and racing schedule.
East Granby, CT: Victory MotorSports Marketing Services LLC is pleased to announce the 2010 sponsorship programs for DesRochers Racing of Granby, MA with NASCAR driver Heather DesRochers.
Basement Systems of Seymour, CT will be joining DesRochers Racing as the primary team sponsor for the 2010 season. Last year Basement Systems was with the team as an associate sponsor and moved up this year to the primary position. Basement Systems is the world’s largest basement waterproofing company with dealers located throughout the United States, Canada and six other countries.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Video
See a recap of the DARE stock, Limited Late Model, and SK Light feature event races that took place at (more…)
by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Maine, Speedway 95
ST. CLAIR BROTHERS GARNER 95 CHECKERS
Josh and Ryan St. Clair both earned victories at Speedway 95 Sunday afternoon, but each took a different path to reach victory lane as a large opening day crowd watched under sunny skies. In the Late Model division, Josh shot past pole sitter Brenton Parritt of Steuben at the drop of the green flag and held the lead all the way to the checkers in the caution free 35 lap feature even. Parritt, who had earned the pole position by winning the qualifying heat, looked at St. Clair’s bumper from about 6 feet away for the entire distance, and finished the race in second place. Hometown racer Dale Swoboda of Hermon brought his Impala home third, with Oakland’s Mike Landry finishing in fourth. Orrington’s John Kalel Jr. finished his first Late Model feature in the fifth spot.
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by Jay | Apr 27, 2010 | Monadnock Speedway, New Hampshire
Monadnock Speedway to Kick Off Season
Winchester, NH: This past Saturday, Monadnock Speedway held their second test and tune sessions as competitors had their final chance to shake down their race machines for the season opener. All divisions were present representing each weekly division, where the fans were able to preview the competition coming up in the 2010.
This Saturday, May 1st, Monadnock Speedway will host the traditional Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash 100 featuring 100 laps of heart pounding action with the return of the Modified Racing Series. The special event will also include Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Enduros and the debut of the two newest divisions, the Sportsman Modifieds and the Young Gun Youth division.
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by Jay | Apr 26, 2010 | Video
Behind the scenes during the APril 24, 2010 SK Modified feature at the Waterford Speedbowl. Includes race footage and post-race (more…)
