by Jay | Sep 13, 2009 | Beech Ridge, Maine, New England, PASS
Unofficial Feature Results – PASS 400 Weekend – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – 9/12/2009
Wildcat/Strictly 75 laps Feature – PASS 400 Weekend – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – 9/12/09
1) 84 David Vaughn Freeport ME 2) 09 Gary Babineau Windham ME 3) 35 Nathan Leavitt Buxton ME 4) 70 Dan Bean Alfred ME 5) 83 6) 73 Matt Hodgdon Scarborough ME 7) 777 Mike St Germain Auburn ME 8) 47 Brian Caswell Buxton ME 9) 40 Lyman McKeage Gorham ME 10) 7 Travis Dyer Gray ME 11) 81 Lewis Anderson Hollis ME 12) 93 Randy Snow Buxton ME 13) 92 Jimmy Burnham Windham ME 14) 61 Matt Gain Westbrook ME 15) 27 Nate Yeaton Lisbon Falls ME 16) 5w Chris Warming Hollis ME 17) 30 Linwood Varney Gorham ME 18) 3 Jesse Tolman Old Orchard Beach ME 19) 11 20) 62 Andy Ayers Shapleigh ME 21) 41 Steve Benicasa Buxton ME 22) 2 Adam Lovejoy Sanford ME 23) 69 Steve Coffin Buxton ME 24) 56
NELCAR Legends 50 lap Feature – PASS 400 Weekend – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – 9/12/09
1) 20 Max Zechem Preston CT 2) 38 Bobby Timmons III Windham ME 3) 399 Bob Weymouth Topsham ME 4) 647 Jacob Dorr Sanford ME 5) 56 Evan Beaulieu Durham ME 6) 10 Ed Getty Gray ME 7) 33 Alan Smith Lincoln ME 8) 48 Kendall Curit Windham ME 9) 72 Kevin Hutchens E Waterboro ME 10) 17 Terry Kirk Durham ME 11) 87 Anthony Pagliarulo Groveland 12) 19 Jim Manchester Gorham ME 13) 21 Chris Sargent Buxton ME 14) 5 Randy Brunelle Malone NY 15) 64 Chris Dgiluey Winchester MA 16) 22 Forest Boucher Buxton ME 17) 39 Doug Coombs Livermore ME 18) 70 Tylar Braunschweig Newfield ME 19) 15 Jim Maynard Jr S Deerfield MA 20) 83 Brandon Ingalls Windham ME
Roadrunner 30 lap Feature – PASS 400 Weekend – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – 9/12/09
1) 64 Brian Graffam Limerick ME 2) 84 Matt Dow Buxton ME 3) 21 David Turner Buxton ME 4) 21 David Turner Buxton ME 5) 29 Donnie Dinsmore Limington ME 6) 31 Shawn Brackett 7) 42 Nicole Timmons Buxton ME 8) 2 David Cameron Alfred ME 9) 32 Kyle Lewis 10) 35 Marc Hill Biddeford ME 11) 34 Spencer Morse Waterford ME 12) 24 Ray Letellier Buxton ME 13) 1 Ed Conley 14) x2 Adam Bates Westbrook ME 15) 00 Trevor Graffam Sanford ME
by Jay | Sep 13, 2009 | Maine, Unity
Scott Modery of Hermon prevailed in a wild Late Model feature race topping the card at Unity Raceway Friday night. Modery took the lead away from Winterport’s Joey Doyon, then survived several restarts, mostly up against eventual runner-up Ajay Picard of Palmyra.. Dylan Turner of Freedom bounced back from early troubles to claim the third-place trophy. Point leader Frank Moulton of Burnham was fourth under the checkered flag, followed by Chris Doucette of Casco.
Donnie York of Thorndike had been oh so close to winning a Super Street division main event all season long, especially on the previous week’s racing card when he lost the lead to Holden’s Steve Moulton just a few feet from the checkered flag. Friday night York held off a fast-closing Moulton to earn that trip to victory lane. Moulton was the runner-up in the 25-lapper, held over from a partially rained our racing program earlier in the season. Point leader Kris Watson of Hermon was third across the line, followed by John Kalel II of Orrington and Steve Rackliff of Starks.
Watson romped to an easy victory in the regularly-scheduled Super Street feature. Moulton was again the runner-up, with York following his victory up with a third-place run. Ed ‘Fubby’ Drake of Vassalboro and Brian Fortin of China rounded out the top five.
Andy Turbovsky of Winslow outgunned point leader Carl McAlpine of Burnham on a 32nd-lap restart and held on to the top spot for the rest of the special, 50-lap Wildcat division feature race. McAlpine helped his championship quest with a runner-up finish, with third-place hardware earned by reigning division champion Dustin Hubbard of Unity. Luke Rickards of Anson and Brent Chase of Burnham were fourth and fifth in the finishing order.
Steve Rackliff of Starks powered past early race leader Bryan Lancaster of Skowhegan and drove to victory lane following the Late Model Pro Four feature race. Corey Walker of Augusta chased Rackliff in the closing laps but had to settle for runner-up honors. Greg Cummings of China finished third, with Lancaster hanging on for a fourth-place finish in front of Oakland’s Reggie Bickford.
Bob Grady of Pittston led wire-to-wire to score his second win of the season in the Monsta Mini class. Behind him, top-five positions were changing on every lap and as the checkered flag flew Dylan Lancaster of Skowhegan was the best of the rest, with Kyle Gallant of Veazie finishing in third position.Rick Grant of LaGrange and Zach Audet of New Sharon rounded out the top five.
Mike Mason of Skowhegan held on to win the Flyin’ 4 division feature over a fast-closing Pete McCollett of Readfield. Chris Williams of Oakland, in his most impressive run of the season, claimed the third-place trophy. Thomas True of Wiscasset finished fourth in his first Unity Raceway appearance of the season, with the top-five filled out by Winterport’s Chelsea Young.
Molly Feeney of Hope added to her division-leading total of victories in the Ladies division main event. Winterport’s Chelsea Young was closing in on Feeney, but ran out of time and had to settle for second at the finish line. Point leader Shelby Kimball of Cornville was third under the checkered flag, with the top-five rundown completed by Becky Elston of Carmel and Kayla Allen of Bucksport.
Bradley Bosworth of Cornville led from flag-to-flag to earn top honors in the Teen Thunder division. Daymon Dodge of Troy claimed runner-up honors, with third-place laurels earned by 2009 division champion Brooke Getchell of Pittsfield. Jayson Bosworth of Cornville finished in fourth position, followed by Kayla Chesley of Skowhegan.
Nicholas Landry of Anson outran Chris Burbelo of Frankfort and Jason Dow to win the Enduro race. Alex Fernald led several laps in that race before mechanical difficulties sideline his ride.
Friday, September 18 at Unity Raceway hosts another NWA On Fire Wrestling &racing program, with feature racing in all divisions plus a full card of professional wrestling making up the show. The action kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Unity Raceway is located on Route 139 in Unity, Maine. For ore information call (207) 453-2021 or visit unityraceway.info
Late Model: 1. Scott Modery, Hermon; 2. Ajay Picard, Palmyra; 3. Dylan Turner, Freedom; 4. Frank Moulton, Burnham; 5. Chris Doucette, Casco; 6. Jeff Clewey, Winterport; 7. Joey Doyon, Winterport; 8. Josh St. Clair, Liberty; 9. Louie Picard, Palmyra; 10. Glenn Curtis, Hudson; 11. Ed Gilblair, Skowhegan; 12. Darren Doucette, Sidney.
Super Street (make-up): 1. Donnie York, Thorndike; 2. Steve Moulton, Holden; 3. Kris Watson, Hermon; 4. John Kalel II, Orrington; 5. Steve Rackliff, Starks; 6. Bob Fortier, Winslow; 7. Matt Abbott, Waldo; 8. Sonny Robinson, Clinton.
Super Street: 1. Kris Watson, Hermon; 2. Steve Moulton, Holden; 3. Donnie York, Thorndike; 4. Ed Drake, Vassalboro; 5. Brian Fortin, China; 6. Steve Rackliff, Starks; 7. Sonny Robinson, Clinton; 8. John Kalel II, Orrington; 9. Bob Fortier, Winslow; 10. Matt Abbott, Waldo.
Wildcat (50 laps): 1. Andy Turbovsky, Wilslow; 2. Carl McAlpine, Burnham; 3. Dustin Hubbard, Unity; 4. Luke Rickards, Anson; 5. Brent Chase, Burnham; 6. Ed Sleeper, Vassalboro; 7. Chris King, Burnham; 8. Jason Alton, Burnham; 9. Mike Hodgkins, Jefferson; 10. Mike Shaw, Troy.
Late Model Pro Four: 1. Steve Rackliff, Starks; 2. Corey Walker, Augusta; 3. Greg Cummings, China; 4. Bryan Lancaster, Skowhegan; 5. Reggie Bickford, Oakland; 6. Norm Cummings, Jr., Augusta; 7. Shane Smith, Augusta; 8. Scott Mason, Bingham; 9. Jimmy Dennis, Benton; 10. Jonathan Smith, Sidney; 11. Willy Rood, Albion; 12. Ben Clark, Clinton; DNS Jamie Fosetr, Benton.
Montsa Mini: 1. Bob Grady, Pittston; 2. Dylan Lancaster, Skowhegan; 3. Kyle Gallant, Veazie; 4. Rick Grant, LaGrange; 5. Zach Audet, New Sharon; 6. Mike Wilson, Chelsea; 7. Alica Goodwin, Clinton; 8. Dom Bailey, Benton; 9. Lewis Batchelder, Dixmont.
Flyin’ 4: 1. Mike ason, Skowhegan; 2. Pete McCollett, Readfield; 3. Chris Williams, Oakland; 4. Thomas True, Wiscasset; 5. Chelsea Young, Winterport; 6. Zach Audet, New Sharon; 7. Natasha Dyer, Arrowsic; 8. Nick Lizotte, Sidney; 9. Jordan Hawes, Skowhegan; 10. Jeremy Ludden, Unity; 11. Merv Greene, Clinton; 12. Tony DeJulio, Ellsworth; 13. Mickey Landry, Anson; 14. Bob Grady, Pittston.
Ladies: 1. Molly Feeney, Hope; 2. Chelsea Young, Winterport; 3. Shelby Kimball, Cornville; 4. Becky Elston, Carmel; 5. Kayla Allen, Bucksport; 6. Mika Wilson, Chelsea; 7. Alica Goodwin, Clinton; 8. Carol Wilson, Chelsea.
Teen Thunder: 1. Bradley Bosworth, Cornville; 2. Daymon Dodge, Troy; 3. Brooke Getchell, Pittsfield; 4. Jayson Bosworth, Cornville; 5. Kayla Chesley, Skowhegan; 6. Eddie Gilblair, Skowhegan; 7. Ryan Modery, Hermon; DNS. Matt Kimball, Cornville.
by Jay | Sep 13, 2009 | Beech Ridge, Maine, PASS
Action aplenty as Thursday Night Extravaganza kicks of PASS 400 weekend
Naples ME (9/11/2009) Over 100 mid-week racing warriors from throughout the region came together Thursday night to kick off PASS 400 Weekend at Scarborough Maine’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and the action was fast and furious in all four divisions. 50 lap features were the order of the evening, and the extra distance features gave these racers a change to stretch their legs and, in some cases, come from behind.
Adam Polvinen and Scott Farrington Started on the front row in the four cylinder feature, and Farrington got the jump on Polvinen for the early lead. Natasha Dyer and Kyle Hewins used the outside groove to work their way to the front and Dyer took over the point on lap six. Polvinen regained the second spot, and tried to make his move under Dyer on lap 11. The pair raced side by side for several laps until Polvinen edged by on the bottom with Hewins, Troy Jordan and Farrington following Polvinen by Dyer as well.
A quick caution gave Hewins the outside pole on the restart, and he took advantage to take over the top spot. At the halfway mark it was Hewins, Polvinen, Jordan, Farrington and Dyer. A lap 27 caution brought the field back together and on the restart and Polvinen put his VW back out front, but Hewins came back to challenge on the outside. With ten to go it was still Polvinen on the bottom, Hewins still outside and Jordan right there in third. Jordan made his move under Hewins on lap 42 for second but Hewins quickly regained the spot. The caution flew on lap 43 for a minor fracas off turn four, setting up a seven lap shootout for the win. Hewins got the jump on the outside, with Polvinen hot on his heels. Jeff Hebert worked his way up to third and Jordan now fourth. At the stripe it was Hewins in victory lane, Polvinen second and Hebert third.
The truck feature rolled off second with Chad Binette and Brian Beaulieu on the front row. Binette got out front early and Tony Field took the second spot away from Beaulieu. Binette started to work lapped traffic on lap 14 and continued to drive away from the pack. At the half way mark Binette was out in front by a straightaway over Field and Kevin Oliver. The first caution flew on lap 34, tightening up the field but Binette was on a rail. He held the top spot on the restart and the top two left the rest behind. At the checker it was Binette by a straightaway over Field, followed by Beaulieu, who was later disqualified in tech. Beaulieu’s DQ gave Oliver the third spot .
50 laps for the JV/305’s was next and Archer Bernard led the twenty nine car field to green followed by Paul Ureneck , Renn Noble, John Lord and Tom Lovejoy. A quick caution set up a restart that saw Noble successfully make it three wide, just before a melee on the front stretch that cost Ureneck his spot in the front of the field and spoiled Bernard’s’ night.
Noble lined up with John Lord on the restart, the front two battling with Lovejoy and Scott Dery. Noble kept the top spot until lap six when Tom Lovejoy took over. Lovejoy looked strong, motoring away from Jason Curtis, Dennis Hall, John Lord and Scott Dery. The field caught up to Lovejoy on several more cautions but he held sway on every one. At the half way it was Lovejoy, Hall, Dery, Curtis and Noble. Lap 39 saw caution number six fly, setting up a wild restart. Lovejoy pitted from the lead with problems , and it was now Scott Dery’s turn at the point with Curtis second, Noble third with Lord now back in fourth. When the green flew Curtis took over the top spot with Dery and Lord in tow. Curtis held on for the win but Paul Ureneck raced all the way from the back of the field to take second on the white flag lap over Dery and, Hall and John Lord.
The Varsity/Outlaw /Mad Bomber cars wrapped up the night with Josh Childs on the point and Larry Emerson to his outside. Emerson took the early lead but Childs spun all alone out of his second spot to bring out the caution. After a rash of yellows Larry Emerson kept the point but Matt Dow came up to challenge Emerson and came away with the lead on lap 18. Emerson rode second with Steve Moon third Kenny Robbins fourth and Jim Davis fifth. Josh Childs was putting on a show from the rear, running sixth at the half way mark. Childs got into Robbins on lap 29 and Robbins spun, giving Childs the fifth spot.
Up front Matt Dow was looking like he had the field covered, with Emerson still second and Moon in a battle with Davis for third. Caution flew at lap 37 and the front five lined up for the restart with no lapped cars in between. Emerson took the lead from Dow on top and Jim Davis looked low on Dow for second. Their battle gave Emerson a little breathing room, with Dow winning the skirmish for second. Childs got around Robbins for fourth spot just as the caution flew. At the green Emerson and Dow battled side by side with five to go, but Phil Knowlton’s car erupted in flames to bring out a red flag. The blaze was quickly extinguished, setting up a four lap shoot out for the win. Emerson held off Dow on the restart but Dow and Robbins got wide off turn four, handing second to Josh Childs and third to Jim Davis. Robbins and Steve Moon finished in the fourth and fifth spots.
PASS 400 Weekend continues on Saturday with qualifying races for all six weekend divisions and features for the NELCAR Legends, Road Runners and a $1,000.00 to win 75 lapper for Wildcat/Strictly racers.The grandstands open at 10:00, just as practice takes to the track. The first qualifier goes green at 12:15 PM.
The front gate swings open at 11:00 AM on PASS 300 Sunday and there’s an hour of rotating final practice before the PASS Super Late Models get on track for their “B” feature. Then it’s time for the $2,000.00 to win PASS Sportsman 100 followed by a 50 lapper for the PASS Mods. Time and weather permitting, a front stretch driver meet and greet will precede the PASS Super Late Model 300.
The latest PASS news and standings is on line at www.proallstarsseries.com and www.racewithpass.com
Unofficial Top Ten by division – PASS 400 Week end / Thursday Night Extravaganza – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway – Scarborough ME – 9/10/2009
Four Cylinders – 50 Lap Feature
1) 54 Kyle Hewins Leeds ME 2) Adam Polvinen Oxford ME 3) 86 Jeff Hebert Auburn ME 4) 59 Cory Beaulieu W. Paris ME 5) 521 Scott Farrington Minot ME 6) 32 Natasha Dyer Arrowsic ME 7) 83 Brady Romano Livermore Falls ME 8) 11 Jeff Walker Saco 9) 09 Chris Peters N. Waterboro ME 10) 93 Jamie Leavitt Minot ME
Race Trucks – 50 Lap Feature
1) 96 Chad Binette Buxton ME 2) 1 Tony Field Buxton ME 3) 28 Kevin Oliver Gray ME 4) 4) 3 Duane Booth Wells ME 5) 69 Ryan Farrar Sumner ME 6) 88 Chaz Briggs Westbrook ME 7) 02 Chad Emery Buxton ME 8) 68 Opie Allard Harpswell ME 9) 22 Jeff Schmidt Mechanic Falls ME 10) 17 Ross Spurling New Gloucester ME
JV/305’s – 50 Lap Feature
1) 5 Jason Curtis Hollis ME 2) 8 Paul Ureneck Portland ME 3) 16 Scott Dery Hollis ME 4) 11 Dennis Hall Scarborough ME 5) 21 John Lord Scarborough ME 6) 19 Ryan Tenny Scarborough ME 7) 64 Renn Noble Kennebbunk ME 8) 22 Tom Lovejoy Kennebunk ME 9) 25 Bob Hogan Wells ME 10) 88 Steve Swendsen Gorham ME
Varsity/Outlaws – 50 Lap Feature
1) 139 Larry Emerson Durham ME 2) 3 Josh Childs Oxford ME 3) 17 Jim Davis Gray ME 4) 36 Kenny Robbins Canton ME 5) 19 Steve Moon Gray ME 6) 84 Matt Dow Buxton ME 7) 00 Guy Childs Sr. Turner ME 8) 16 Brian Picard Gorham ME 9) 04 Zach Bowie Poland ME 10) 26 Corey Morgan Lewiston ME
by Jay | Sep 13, 2009 | New England, Thompson
Christopher Scores Fifth Sunoco Modified Win at Thompson
Fuller Scores Popular Super Late Model Victory
O’Sullivan, Gleason, Sullivan, & Churchill Also Tops
Thompson, CT (September 10, 2009): A full-slate of NASCAR All-American Series racing was on tap at Thompson International Speedway on Thursday night. Six different drivers graced victory lane during Thursday Night Thompson Thunder. Ted Christopher of Plainville, CT, made it look easy as he earned his fifth Sunoco Modified feature win of the season. Rick Fuller of Auburn, MA, scored a much-anticipated victory in the Super Late Model division. Tommy O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, made it two-in-a-row in Late Model action.
Jesse Gleason of Lisbon, CT, scored his first win of the season in the Limited Sportsman division. Brian Sullivan of S. Windsor, CT, scored his sixth TIS Modified feature event win of the season. In the Mini Stocks, Randy Churchill of Niantic, CT, scored consecutive victories.
In a race laden with national implications, Ted Christopher of Plainville, CT, stole the show; cruising to the victory in the Sunoco Modified main event. The veteran sailed around Ronnie Silk on lap 10 in the caution-free main event. Silk bolted out to the early lead over Christopher and pole sitter Andy Gaspar.
While Kerry Malone was all over Gaspar, Rowan Pennink, Keith Rocco and Woody Pitkat jockeyed for position. Nearly a half straightaway ahead of an intense battle for third, Christopher was all over the back bumper of Silk. After laps of cat-and-mouse, Malone finally freed himself of Gaspar, who continued to fall out of the top-five.
Christopher was able to grab the lead away from Silk on lap 10 with a move in turn one. Rocco was able to gain a position from Pennink; bringing Pitkat along for the ride. Rocco immediately ran down Malone to take over third. Pitkat followed through sending Malone back to fifth.
Christopher continued to lead Silk by over 10 car-lengths. Rocco was doing little to cut into the advantage Silk enjoyed in second. With only five laps remaining, Rocco had his hands full with Pitkat, who he is also locked in a battle with for the lead in the Sunoco Modified point standings.
Pennink passed Malone to enter the top five in the closing laps. With the action behind him, Christopher handily cruised to the victory over Silk. Rocco settled for the third spot over Pitkat and Pennink. Rocco will head into the final two point races with a scant two point advantage over Pitkat.
Local favorite Rick Fuller of Auburn, MA, returned to his racing roots earlier this season making the Thompson Super Late Models his home for the 2009 season. After being close on several occasions, Fuller made his triumphant return to victory lane; his first as a driver since 2001.
Jim Banfield was having the run of his season leading the opening laps of the Super Late Model main event. He was able to gain an advantage over a heated battle for the second position between Dennis Maxfield and Rick Fuller. After several laps, Fuller was able to free himself from Maxfield. By the halfway marker, Fuller had all but caught Banfield. Larry Gelinas and Derek Ramstrom ran fender-to-fender for the fourth spot. Norm Wrenn lurked outside of the top five with Mike O’Sullivan.
Banfield maintained a two car-length advantage over Fuller. Ramstrom had gotten past Gelinas and O’Sullivan grabbed a spot away from Wrenn. With less than 10 laps to go, Fuller began to apply pressure. On lap 22, Fuller got up alongside Banfield. As they started lap 23, Fuller was the new leader. The field got strung out with Fuller in command over Banfield, Maxfield, Ramstrom and O’Sullivan. Over the final five laps, all Banfield could do was watch as Fuller motored away. On the last lap, Ramstrom caught Maxfield and applied heavy pressure.
Fuller handily headed to victory lane. Banfield had a season-high runner-up finish. Maxfield held off Ramstrom for third. Mike O’Sullivan completed the top five.
Tommy O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, proved to be the man to beat in the Late Model division for the second week in a row. O’Sullivan took the lead from Mark Oliveira early in the race event. John Materas, who had started mid-pack, looked like he was making headway toward the front. The point leader watched as promise turned to despair when mechanical failure sent the #73 pit side. The man on the move was Corey Hutchings, who had taken over the third position with the laps winding down.
An incident involving Damon Tinio brought out the caution setting up a green-white-checker restart. On the restart, Hutchings went spinning but was able to continue. The caution flew when Phil Rondeau came to rest on the front stretch. Hutchings was the beneficiary of the caution by getting his position on the last completed green flag lap.
O’Sullivan was able to gain some breathing room over Oliveira. Hutchings could not make any advances toward Oliveira. At the stripe, O’Sullivan was the winner followed by Oliveira and Hutchings. Jeff Hartwell and Tom Fox each brought home top-five finishes.
Jesse Gleason of Lisbon, CT, was an opportunist on Thursday night to top a 22-car field of Limited Sportsman; scoring his first victory of the 2009 season. The opening lap of the main event was marred by a melee involving a host of cars. Tommy Shea, running third, got out of shape in front of the pack collecting a host of cars including point leader Larry Barnett, Shawn Monahan, Paul Palen, and others. After a trip to the pits, Barnett was able to rejoin the field.
With racing finally underway it was Kevin Bowe leading the way. The second spot was being hotly contested between Jay Sundeen and Joe Coates. Barnett was quickly making his way toward the front; moving into the fifth position before the completion of lap six.
A caution at lap seven bunched up the field. Barnett jumped from the fifth spot to third on the restart. On lap eight, Barnett got along side Sundeen entering turn one. He gained the position and set his sites on Bowe. Joe Campbell had broken into the top five.
Barnett dove low on lap 10 pressuring Bowe for the lead. He made the pass look easy as he drove into the lead. Coates spun from inside of the top five on lap 11 to bring out the caution. Under the caution, Campbell watched his great run end; heading down pit road.
On the restart, Barnett faltered going from the lead to the tail-end of the field in a single lap. Bowe had inherited the lead but his day ended with mechanical woes as well; handing the lead over to Jesse Gleason. Chris “Moose” Douton found himself in the second position. In the closing laps, Douton had caught the bumper of the leader Gleason. Gleason was up for the challenge to score his first win of the season. Douton settled for second over Sundeen, Gerald Sevigny, and Coates.
Brian Sullivan of S. Windsor, CT, continued to set the bar in the TIS Modified division with another win on Thursday night. The TIS Modified main event, too, was marred by an opening lap incident. Outside pole-sitter Jay Sundeen lost the handle on his TIS Modified sending the field scattering in turn two. After a complete restart, point leader Sullivan rocketed into the lead. R.J. Marcotte was all over the back bumper of Sullivan. Boss ran alone in the third position.
Both Brian Tagg and Cam McDermott were mired in traffic back in the pack. At the halfway marker, John Studley made contact with the outside wall. This freed up the lane for Tagg to start making his way toward the front. Tagg took over the fourth spot from Bart Ramos and looked to hunt down Boss. In the waning laps Sullivan was able to open up a slight advantage over Marcotte. Boss was secure in the third place as Tagg could do little to cut down the margin.
In the end, Sullivan was able to extend his point lead with his sixth victory of the season. Marcotte came home the runner-up over Boss. Tagg and Ramos rounded out the top five.
Randy Churchill of Niantic, CT, scored his second straight Mini Stock feature victory over point leader Scott Michalski in a photo-finish. The duo went door-to-door over the final laps with Churchill taking the top spot by mere inches over Sc. Michalski.
With early leader Jeff Moffat at the head of the pack in the early going things were busy inside the top five. Churchill had already worked his way into the second spot before the completion of lap five. Brad Caddick spun from the fourth position to bring out the event’s first caution. Steve Michalski was penalized for his involvement in the incident. On the restart Moffat was able to maintain his advantage. But less than a lap later, Churchill catapulted into the lead bringing Sc. Michalski along for the ride. Tim Taylor had caught Moffat before the second caution flew for a single car incident involving Nick Anderson.
On the ensuing restart, Sc. Michalski was able to get the advantage; however, when they crossed the stripe to complete the lap Churchill edged ahead by inches. Over the final laps, the two ran door-to-door while Moffat had his hands full holding off Taylor. The duo headed out of turn four coming to the checkers in a dead-heat. Churchill motored toward the checkers; edging out Sc. Michalski for the win. Moffat held on for the third spot. Taylor and Scott Jassaume completed the top five.
Sunoco Modified Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Ted Christopher, Plainville, CT; 2. Ronnie Silk, Norwalk, CT; 3. Keith Rocco, Wallingford, CT; 4. Woody Pitkat, Stafford, CT; 5. Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon, PA; 6. Kerry Malone, Needham, MA; 7. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT; 8. Tim Sullivan, S. Windsor, CT; 9. Ryan Preece, Kensington, CT; 10. Andy Gaspar, Andover, MA.
Super Late Model Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Rick Fuller, Auburn, MA; 2. Jim Banfield, S. Glastonbury, CT; 3. Dennis Maxfield, Fitchburg, MA; 4. Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA; 5. Mike O’Sullivan, Springfield, MA; 6. Larry Gelinas, Buxton, ME; 7. Norm Wrenn, Nashua, NH; 8. George Bessette, Danbury, CT; 9. Mike Stefanik, Coventry, RI; 10. Daryl Stampfl, Norwood, MA.
Late Model Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Tommy O’Sullivan, Springfield, MA; 2. Mark Oliveira, Blackstone, MA; 3. Corey Hutchings, Salem, CT; 4. Jeff Hartwell, E. Putnam, CT; 5. Tom Fox, Plainfield, CT; 6. Jeremy Sadowski, Voluntown, CT; 7. Randy Waterman, Killingly, CT; 8. Dennis Stampfl, Norwood, MA; 9. Phil Rondeau, Baltic, CT; 10. Damon Tinio, Mendon, MA.
Limited Sportsman Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Jesse Gleason, Lisbon, CT; 2. Chris Douton, Waterford, CT; 3. Jay Sundeen, Douglas, MA; 4. Gerald Sevigny, Brooklyn, CT; 5. Joe Coates, Eastford, CT; 6. John Carpenter, Danielson, CT; 7. Mike Palin, Dudley, MA; 8. J.P. Lwoinski, Jr., Milford, MA; 9. Dana Young, Willimantic, CT; 10. Joe Plonski, Worcester, MA.
TIS Modified Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Brian Sullivan, S. Windsor, CT; 2. R.J. Marcotte, Millville, MA; 3. Glen Boss, Danielson, CT; 4. Brian Tagg, Oxford, CT; 5. Bart Ramos, Putnam, CT; 6. Cam McDermott, Scituate, MA; 7. John Michael Shenette, Thompson, CT; 8. Jeff Barrows, Worcester, MA; 9. John Studley, Framingham, MA; 10. Jay Sundeen, Douglas, MA.
Mini Stock Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Randy Churchill, Niantic, CT; 2. Scott Michalski, S. Killingly, CT; 3. Jeff Moffat, Warwick, RI; 4. Tim Taylor, Wauregan, CT; 5. Scott Jassaume, Danielson, CT; 6.Mike Gorgievski, Auburn, MA; 7. Brad Caddick, New London, CT; 8. Steve Michalski, Brooklyn, CT; 9. Chuck Rogers, Quaker Hill, CT; 10. Mike Viens, Seekonk, MA.
by Jay | Sep 11, 2009 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘A’ (20 laps): 1. Dan Brown, Peru; 2. Addison Bowie, Auburn; 3. Jim Drake, Hebron; 4. Chris Burgess, Sabattus; 5. Jay Wilkins, Gray; 6. Michael Haynes, Livermore Falls; 7. Steve Brill, Bridgton; 8. John Patria, Turner; 9. Doug Degroat, Oxford; 10. Steve Moon, Gray; 11. Chris Coolidge, Norway; 12. Ryan Robbins, Dixfield; 13. David Childs, Oxford; 14. Jerry Goss, Mechanic Falls. DQ: Tyler Belanger, Sumner.
Unofficial final points: Chris Burgess 478, David Childs 456, Steve Moon 444, Addison Bowie 442, Dan Brown 418.
CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘B’ (20 laps): 1. Jim Davis Jr., Sabattus; 2. Josh Childs, Oxford; 3. Guy Childs, Turner; 4. Fred Clavet, Buckfield; 5. Jerry Freve, Buckfield; 6. John Spencer Jr., Farmington; 7. Josh Paradis, Sumner; 8. Bob Ferguson, New Gloucester; 9. Shannon Judd, Jay; 10. Clint Sherwood, Poland; 11. Kyle Curtis, Oxford; 12. David Brown, Poland; 13. Zach Bowie, Lisbon; 14. Nic Stanley, Buckfield.
CHIMNEY TECH OUTLAW ‘C’ (20 laps): 1. Todd Hall, Auburn; 2. Dottie Patria, Turner; 3. Scott Veinott, Greene; 4. Phil Knowlton, Poland; 5. Gerry Richard, Leeds; 6. Kevin Leighton, Minot; 7. Scott Hethcoat, Danville Junction; 8. Jamie Heath, Waterford; 9. Todd Bisbee, South Paris; 10. Chad Truman, South Paris; 11. Justin Vining, Peru; 12. Jay Small, Lisbon; 13. Matt Lude, Hollis; 14. Carey Robertson, Leeds; 15. Jim Bressette, Oxford.
MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL ‘A’ (20 laps): 1. Troy Jordan, Turner; 2. John Childs, Leeds; 3. Kyle Hewins, Leeds; 4. Ryan Hewins, Leeds; 5. Mike Ward, Harrison; 6. Jeff Hebert, Auburn; 7. Dustin Salley, Auburn; 8. Jamie Leavitt, Minot; 9. Corey Beaulieu, Oxford; 10. Brady Romano, Livermore Falls; 11. Craig Farrington, Hebron; 12. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 13. Zach Audet, Wilton; 14. Jason Berry, Turner; 15. Jamie Heath, Waterford; 16. Matt Dufault, Turner.
Unofficial final points: Kyle Hewins 446, Troy Jordan 444, Ryan Hewins 436, Dustin Salley 414, Matt Dufault 412.
MACDONALD MOTORS RUNNIN’ REBEL ‘B’ (20 laps): 1. Jim Hart, Turner; 2. Ryan Philbrick, Greenwood; 3. Derek Cook, Livermore Falls; 4. Scott Farrington, Minot; 5. Craig Bartlett, Denmark; 6. Bill Sprague, Minot; 7. Roger Bourgoin, Sabattus; 8. Michael Carver, Durham; 9. Eric Rowles, Lewiston; 10. Spencer Morse, Waterford; 11. Charlie Hall, Oxford; 12. Bill Dunphy, New Gloucester; 13. Todd Sawyer, Pownal; 14. Randy Desmarais, Auburn; 15. Gene White, Lisbon; 16. Mark Childs Jr., Mechanic Falls.
CALL OF THE WILD RV CENTER TRUCK (20 laps): 1. Corey Williams, Sumner; 2. Jerry Stevens, Searsport; 3. Yogi Hiscock, Jay; 4. Ryan Farrar, Oxford; 5. Jeff Schmidt, Mechanic Falls; 6. Opie Allard, Harpswell; 7. Ross Spurling, New Gloucester; 8. Kevin Oliver, Gray; 9. Herb Farrar, Sumner; 10. John Lizotte, Mechanic Falls; 11. Nathan Merrill, Norway; 12. Sean Jordan, Oxford; 13. Devon Smith, Norway; 14. Laurette Theriault, South Casco.
Unofficial final points: Ryan Farrar 490, Opie Allard 470, Kevin Oliver 462, Ross Spurling 458, Jeff Schmidt 442.
ALLEN’S COFFEE FLAVORED BRANDY LADIES (20 laps): 1. Dottie Patria, Turner; 2. Missy Morgan, Lewiston; 3. Deanna Robertson, South Paris; 4. Christina Spaulding, Lewiston; 5. Missy Blash, Oxford; 6. Cathy Manchester, Gray; 7. Debbie Marston, Hartford; 8. Tori Burgess, Sabattus; 9. Lisa Brooks, Auburn; 10. Kristen Brown, Poland; 11. Sue Veinott, Sabattus; 12. Annie Chartier, Mexico; 13. Vanna Brackett, Buckfield.
Unofficial final points: Cathy Manchester 510, Dottie Patria 496, Vanna Brackett 486, Missy Morgan 442, Christina Spaulding 414.
GOULET HOME INSPECTIONS RENEGADE (10 laps): 1. Spencer Morse, Waterford; 2. Jason Hannigan, Greene; 3. Gerard Cote, Oxford; 4. Bill Grover, Waterford; 5. Charlie Hall, Oxford; 6. Justin White, Wiscasset; 7. Bob Morey, Lisbon; 8. Jesse Morey, Lisbon.
Unofficial final points: Gerard Cote 496, Bob Morey 488, Jason Hannigan 486, Bill Grover 438, Spencer Morse 182.
by Jay | Sep 11, 2009 | Canada, New England
DERRY, N.H. (Sept. 9, 2009) — As what turned out to be a rather soggy, much cooler than normal summer draws to a close, powersports enthusiasts around the northeast are beginning to shift their focus to snowmobiles.
While grass drag competition officially kicks off another year of racing, it’s snocross that captures everybody’s attention once the first frost and freeze advisories are issued. Those snocross racers and fans can now prepare for another exciting season, as Rock Maple Racing (RMR) has announced its 2009-10 event schedule.
There are eight events confirmed on the new schedule spread throughout New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Along with several returning host sites that have become racer and fan favorites, RMR will also debut at two new venues in 2009-10.
The new season kicks off on Dec. 12-13 at the historic Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg, New York. Located just outside beautiful Lake George, this new venue will provide an ideal site for snocross in this region. Hickory was founded by the Winbauer and Bates families, opening for the first time in 1946. With 18 trails, lots of snow and a friendly staff, the Hickory Ski Center is a wonderful addition to the RMR host family.
Round 2 on the 2009-10 campaign takes racers back to upstate New York, as they return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Jan. 9-10, 2010. Fans in the greater Malone area have supported RMR since its inaugural race in 2005, while racers look forward to a challenging track and enjoy performing in front of a large crowd.
For Pro and Semi-Pro teams, Round 3 takes them to a new site north of the border. On Jan. 16-17, RMR will join the Quebec-based SCM circuit in Mirabel for two days of tough competition. Quebec has produced some great riders in recent years (Simon Belzile and Dave Allard, among others), and this combination event should provide plenty of side-by-side battles.
While the site location for Jan. 23-24 is yet to be announced, all other race dates have been finalized. To kick off the month of February, RMR will join the International Series of Champions (ISOC) in Farmington, NY, at the Finger Lakes Gaming Center. This will be a points race for all teams.
Just one week later, RMR is excited to host New England’s first-ever National snocross event. On Feb. 13-14, the Amsoil Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) rolls into beautiful Rockingham Park in Salem, NH, for the New England Nationals. Rock Maple Racing sanctioned snocross events at ‘The Rock’ in years past, and everybody agrees — a national event should do very well there.
With the famed Grand Prix de Valcourt suspending operations in 2010, ISOC was looking for another site on its eastern swing. ISOC officials know that snocross is popular here in New England, and the group has wanted a race within its boundaries for some time.
“All of us at ISOC are very excited about bringing the ACSS to Rockingham Park,” said Director of Marketing/Communications Andy Groebner. “With its enclosed grandstand, ample room for vendors and fans plus proximity to large populations, we feel it will serve as the perfect site for an ISOC National. New England is full of dedicated snowmobilers and motorsports fans. We hope they’ll make plans now to attend this event and witness the world’s top riders battle for championship points and trophies.”
On Feb. 27-28, RMR will return to Ossipee, NH, for another round of competition at the old Mount Whittier ski hill. Fans in the greater Ossipee region are avid snowmobile enthusiasts, turning out in big numbers by car and on their sleds. This event has become a favorite among teams and officials, thanks to a festive atmosphere and excellent track configuration.
Another fun-filled season starts to wind down on Mar. 6-7, as RMR travels to Vermont’s scenic Northeast Kingdom. The Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton is another favorite among teams, offering ample room to choose good lines and perform in front of a big crowd. They love their snowmobiles and racing in general across northern Vermont, reflected by the strong turnout RMR has enjoyed in recent visits to Barton.
And on March 27-28, RMR will close out its 18th consecutive season of racing at the beautiful Peek ‘N Peak Ski Resort in Findley Lake, New York. Known for its fan amenities and exciting track, Peek ‘N Peak is an ideal site to conclude another season of snocross. Fans in this part of New York love this kind of high-flying action, and RMR is proud to deliver the goods.
“We feel like we’ve got a great mix of familiar places and new venues for our race teams,” says RMR president Tara Saxton. “There is quite a buzz building over New England’s first ISOC National event at Rockingham Park. We enjoyed big crowds and great racing when we went there a few years ago, and this event should pack the place. Our stand-along schedule is strong, as well, with new venues and return visits to great sites like Malone, Barton and Ossipee. We look forward to another exciting season of snocross throughout the northeast.”
With a fine mix of familiar venues, new host sites and two combination events with ISOC, northeastern snocross teams have reasons for excitement this fall. A competition preview with details on riders to watch in Pro and Semi-Pro will be released in the coming weeks.
For more information or to learn more about Rock Maple Racing, please visit us on the Web at www.rockmaple.com.
by Jay | Sep 8, 2009 | Beech Ridge, Maine, New England, PASS
Naples Maine (9/8/2009) One of the most anticipated weekends of the Northern New England racing season is upon us! Beech Ridge Motor Speedway will come alive this Thursday, September 10th for four straight days of racing when the Scarborough Maine speed plant hosts the biggest and most ambitious edition of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) 400 week end ever.
Thursday evening the true little guys (and gals!) of motorsports have the spotlight to themselves , with Beetle Bugs/ Runnin’ Rebels, OPS Outlaws/ Beech Ridge Mad Bombers, Race Trucks and Beech Ridge 305’s all on the schedule. Grandstands open at 3:00 PM, and the first qualifier gets the green at 6:00 PM sharp.
Friday is a tune-up day for two days’ worth of flat out racing. There’s practice on tap for all six Friday and Saturday divisions. The stands open at 11:00AM (at no charge) and there’s rotating practice from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM.
On Saturday it’s time to get down to business. With qualifying races for all six weekend divisions and features for the NELCAR Legends, Road Runners and a $1,000.00 to win 75 lapper for Wildcat/Strictly racers, Saturday will serve up a day of non-stop, wide open racing. The grandstands open at 10:00, just as practice takes to the track. The first qualifier goes green at 12:15 PM.
The front gate swings open at 11:00 AM on PASS 300 Sunday and there’s an hour of rotating final practice before the PASS Super Late Models get on track for their “B” feature. Then it’s time for the $2,000.00 to win PASS Sportsman 100 followed by a 50 lapper for the PASS Mods. Time and weather permitting, a front stretch driver meet and greet will precede the PASS Super Late Model 300.
Visit www.proallstarsseries.com and www.racewithpass.com for the complete weekend schedule, camping information, lap board sponsors, and much more. Beech Ridge Motor Speedway is located at 70 Holmes Road in Scarborough Maine. The speedway is on line at www.beechridge.com
by Jay | Sep 8, 2009 | ACT, NASCAR, NASCAR K&N Pro Series
Center Harbor, NH (September 7, 2009): Brad Leighton has a chance to add to an already stellar record at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when he heads to the track September 18-19 for a double-header weekend that includes competing in the NASCAR Camping World Series East and ACT Invitational races. Leighton will pilot the No. 55 Irving Oil-sponsored car in both events.
Leighton has eight wins in 38 starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Series East, and has been looking to add to that total since he last won there in 2003. He’s led over 600 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and is always a fan-favorite for the win.
“We’ve come close so many times over the last couple of years, so hopefully, this time will be our trip back to victory lane,” said Leighton, who has posted five top-10 finishes since his last win. “We’re aiming to bring home back-to-back wins.”
The Center Harbor, N.H. resident will also compete in the inaugural ACT Invitational on Saturday. Leighton earned an invitation by virtue of his win at the at the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup at Lee USA Speedway earlier this year. He was the first driver to earn one of the 36 total invitations to the race.
Late last month, Leighton participated in a test session in preparation for the Late Model event that will carry a purse of more than $65,000 for invited and approved teams.
“The test went well, but we discovered we have a lot more work to do,” said Leighton. “You can really drive the ACT car deep into the corners unlike the East Series car, but the East Series cars have a lot more power. The good thing is the two races are a day apart so it’ll lessen any transition issues.”
Leighton is already the winningest driver in the history of New Hampshire Motor Speedway so a win in either division would be a feather in his cap.
“If we win the East Series race, we’ll end a dry spell I’ve been trying to end for some time now, but at the same time I’d really like to win that ACT Invitational. It’s going to be a busy weekend, but I’m going to have a lot of fun with it all. I can’t wait – I’ll be like a kid in a candy store.”
Catch Brad Leighton and the Irving Oil Chevrolet in the Heluva Good Fall 125 NASCAR Camping World Series East race on Friday, September 18th at 5 p.m and the ACT Invitational on Saturday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on Brad Leighton or Irving Oil, visit www.bradleighton.com
by Jay | Sep 8, 2009 | NASCAR K&N Pro Series
North Haverhill, N.H. (September 7, 2009): When the NASCAR Camping World Series East returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday, September 18th, a new face will occupy the seat of Fadden Racing’s familiar No. 61. The car, normally piloted on a limited basis by car owner Mike Olsen, will be driven by Joey “Pole” Polewarczyk, a talented up-and-coming racer out of Hudson, N.H.
Polewarczyk has built a name for himself as a regular on the ACT Late Model Tour, where he’s currently third in the point standings. Back in June, the 20-year-old driver won the Vermont Governor’s Cup 150 at Thunder Road after fielding a second car for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart, He’s also made two previous NASCAR Camping World Series East starts with the latest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s September event in 2008, where he finished sixth.
“It’s Cup weekend and it’s one of the Camping World’s biggest races,” said Polewarczyk on his decision to race at NHMS. “It just made sense for us. We would love to race more in that series, but a lot of it comes down to sponsorship and how much money you can bring to the table to be with one of these top teams. I’m really looking forward to the experience of working with Mike (Olsen), Harry (Norcross), and everyone at Fadden Racing.”
The No. 61 will carry sponsorship from Pole’s Automotive and sport a blue and white color scheme.
“We’re thrilled to have Joey in one of our cars for New Hampshire,” said Olsen. “He’s proven he can drive a racecar, and he’s personable on top of that. I have no doubt in my mind that he’ll be successful in this race.”
Polewarczyk is entering the Heluva Good Fall 125 with realistic expectations of a top-10 finish, but the competitive side of him is going for it all.
“A top-10 would be great and that’s what we’re going to shoot for, but if we’re better than that we’re definitely going for it. We’ll adjust our goals as the race goes on,” he said.
The Heluva Good Fall 125 takes the green flag at 5 p.m. eastern time on Friday, September 18th. Qualifying is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
For more information on Fadden Racing, visit www.faddenracing.net.
by Jay | Sep 8, 2009 | NASCAR, NASCAR K&N Pro Series
Posts Fourth Place Finish In West Series Race
Newton, IA (September 7, 2009): Brett Moffitt waged a battle in the closing laps of the Central Iowa Building and Construction Trades 125 at Iowa Speedway Friday night to post a fourth place finish in No. 4 Andy Santerre Motorsports Chevrolet. Moffitt, making a rare appearance in the NASCAR Camping World Series West, pressured Max Gresham throughout the closing laps in his bid for third place but just fell short at the checkers.
“It came down to the end of the race and Brett caught Max (Gresham),” said Santerre. “We really came on in the last 25 laps. I told Brett to give it everything he had. He got under Max, but couldn’t quite clear him. They raced side-by-side for the last ten laps. We would get beside him in the turn, but Max would beat us down the straightaway. It was good racing and they put on a good show.”
Moffitt was among the six fastest cars in both practice sessions, but had to start 11th after posting a qualifying time of 24.339 seconds.
“The track slowed down a lot. We took the same car we had there in the spring for the combination race, but qualifying speeds were almost a second slower than it was back in May,” said Santerre. “The set-up we had was really good. We were close, but we never got the car balanced perfectly.”
Moffitt moved up to ninth at the drop of the green and settled into seventh by the halfway mark. The second half of the race was the most productive for Moffitt, who moved up to fourth by the time the race reached lap 100.
With eventual winner David Mayhew setting a torrid pace, Moffitt had to shoot for a top-three. When the car came in, Moffitt took off and immediately started challenging Gresham for third. It was a 20-lap battle that highlighted the closing laps of the race.
“This was the car that we wrecked at New Hampshire, and it had a new front clip and a new body. It was the first time out with it. We were pretty happy with how it ran and the set up that we had,” said Moffitt. “Obviously, I would have liked to win, but a top-five finish is nothing to balk at especially considering we had to come up through from 11th.”
Moffitt returns to action in the NASCAR Camping World Series East at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday, September 18th. For more information on Brett Moffitt or Andy Santerre Motorsports, visit www.brettmoffitt.com or www.andysanterremotorsports.com.
