by Jay | May 4, 2015 | Beech Ridge, Maine, PASS, Touring Series News
Kruczek’s first Super Late Model win is PASS Southenr Maine Motors 150 at Beech Ridge
Oliver, Doiron share podium in AIM Recycling USA-sponsored class
Scarborough, ME – Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket, New Hampshire claimed his first-ever victory in a Super Late Model car in the Southern Maine Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 150 for AIM PASS Super Late Models Saturday at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough.
Kruczek led early and late in the 150-lap grind, swapping the top spot with hometown racer Kelly Moore through the opening stages of the race, cruising with the contenders during a stretch dominated by Turner’s Glen Luce, then outrunning a late charge by Dave Oliver of Standish.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | PASS
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 30) – Tennessee’s Kingsport Speedway will see its share of firsts next Friday night as the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Models and Pro Late Models make their return to the Volunteer State for the first time since 2012. The Daniel Boone Classic will be the first time PASS has ever raced at the 3/8 mile Kingsport Speedway. It will also be the first time the PASS South Super Late Models have ever been paired with the KOMA Unwind Modified Madness Series. PASS South and the KOMA Modifieds will compete in Twin 125’s in an event no short track fan will want to miss.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | ACT, Touring Series News
Barre, VT—The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) will help Barre, VT’s Thunder Road open its 56th season of competition on Sunday, May 3 with the 17th Annual Merchants Bank 150. Wayne Helliwell Jr. will be going for his second straight win in the event, but a host of ACT Tour and local Thunder Road Late Model drivers are looking to take the trophy home.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | ACT, Lee USA, New Hampshire, Touring Series News
Waterbury, VT – The American Racer Three Star program is designed to recognize three teams in no particular order of performance that had outstanding races at ACT U.S. Tour events. There are no specific criteria for deciding who might receive the award of a free American Racer Tire (value $125.00), but a special effort by a team, exceptional race, just plain old hard luck, or any other accepted reason to give the award is used to decide the award recipients.
The three stars are chosen by ACT officials and will receive certificates for use of a free American Racer tire at a race of their choosing during 2015.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
Stafford Motor Speedway opened its doors for racing in 2015 with feature events for its SK Light, Limited Late Model, DARE Stock, and Legend Cars divisions as well as the Mr. Rooter Truck Series as part of the Saturday NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Weekend festivities. D.J. Burnham took the checkered flag in the 20-lap SK Light feature, Al Saunders was the winner of the 20-lap Limited Late Model feature, Dan Dembek won the 15-lap DARE Stock feature, Cory DiMatteo won the 20-lap Legend Cars feature, and Roger Turbush won the 20-lap Mr. Rooter Truck Series feature.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | ACT, New England Motorsports North, Oxford Plains Speedway, Touring Series News
The American Racer Three Star program has returned for the 2015 season. The program is designed to recognize three teams in no particular order of performance who had outstanding races at American Canadian Tour (ACT) U.S. Tour events. There are no specific criteria for deciding who might receive the award of a free American Racer tire (value $125.00), but special effort by a team, an exceptional race, just plain old hard luck, or other accepted reason to give the award is used to determine the recipients.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | NASCAR, Sprint Cup
MERRILL CAIN: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Merrill Cain with Team Penske, and thanks for joining us today on a special media teleconference. We welcome members of the press along with industry analysts to the call today as we’re excited to discuss the announcement made earlier this afternoon that Team Penske is partnering with business communications leader, Avaya, as a team sponsor for the 2015 season in both the Verizon IndyCar Series and in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Through the team’s established relationship with HP and with the new partnership with Avaya, Simon Pagenaud will drive the No. 22 Avaya Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet in at least four races this season, including the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Avaya will also adorn the side of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford Fusion driven by Brad Keselowski in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway next week.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway was back on track under the lights for the first time in 2015 with the BFF Friday program on Friday night, May 1st. Ronnie Williams took the lead early and then had to hold off challenges from Eric Berndt, Rowan Pennink, and then Keith Rocco to claim victory in the 40-lap SK Modified® feature, Josh Wood was the winner in the 30-lap Late Model feature, Joey Ferrigno was the winner of the 20-lap SK Light feature, Cliff Saunders won the 20-lap Limited Late Model feature, Trace Beyer won the 15-lap DARE Stock feature, and Dana DiMatteo won the 20-lap Legend Cars feature.
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by RacingNews | May 2, 2015 | Maine, Oxford Plains Speedway
Oxford, ME – Mike Rowe of Turner, Maine raced to his 151st Oxford Plains Speedway main event win, earning a trip to victory lane in his maiden voyage aboard Peter Petit’s lucky number 7 in AIM Recycling Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model competition at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday afternoon, while Joey ‘Pole’ Polewarczyk prevailed in the co-headlining ACT Late Model Tour 150-lapper.
Rowe, a 64-year-old veteran, multi-time track champion and all-around legend at the speedway where he was a track titlist a full four decades ago, waged a race-long battle with reigning series champion DJ Shaw of Conway, New Hampshire for supremacy in a thrilling 150-lapper for the ultra-quick AIM Super Late Models.
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by Jay | Apr 29, 2015 | Beech Ridge, Maine, PASS, Touring Series News
PASS AIM RECYCLING SUPER LATE MODELS READY FOR FIRST TRIP THIS SEASON TO BEECH RIDGE
NAPLES, ME (April 29) – The PASS AIM Recycling Super Late Models Presented By Kenny U-Pull are set to open the 2015 season at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway with the Southern Maine Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 150 on Saturday, May 3rd. The PASS AIM Recycling Super Late Models Presented By Kenny U-Pull are already off to a strong start after 49 Super Late Models attempted to qualify for the series season opener at Oxford Plains Speedway on April 19th. The Southern Maine Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 150 looks to host another great car count with 28 cars already pre-entered for the event including the winner of the season opener at Oxford Plains, Mike Rowe and the defending series champion, DJ Shaw. Scott Mulkern will be in the Southern Maine Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep sponsored number 84 and multi-time PASS North and National Champion, Ben Rowe, will be looking to contend for his second victory in the 2015 Season. Tony Ricci will be looking to continue his successful start to the season after finishing 3rd in the season opener at Oxford Plains Speedway. David Oliver in the HP Hood sponsored number 21 machine is also looking to continue his run of strong finishes in the PASS AIM Recycling Super Late Models. 6-time PASS North Champion Johnny Clark will also be in competition at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway as he looks for a strong run after a tough start to the season.
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Kruczek’s first Super Late Model win is PASS Southenr Maine Motors 150 at Beech Ridge
