{"id":12487,"date":"2013-05-05T23:04:51","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T03:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/?p=12487"},"modified":"2013-05-05T22:05:19","modified_gmt":"2013-05-06T02:05:19","slug":"wiscasset-speedway-press-release-for-may-4-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/wiscasset-speedway-press-release-for-may-4-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE FOR MAY 4, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wiscasset2013logo\"<\/a>JOSH BAILEY NOTCHES FIRST CAREER WIN AT WISCASSET<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By Lisa Maguire<\/p>\n

This week saw Josh Bailey of Wiscasset score his first career win at the Wiscasset Speedway. Bailey leapt to the lead and left the pack behind him during the 25 lap Super Stock race. Car No. 05 driven by James Osmond and Adam Chadbourne in the No. 1, jockeyed for second position during the opening lap. On turn three Chadbourne passed Osmond on the outside. Osmond was unable to maintain his momentum and then allowed Bobby Mesimer in the No. 3 to overtake him in turn one of the following lap.<\/p>\n

There was a caution in lap nine after Nate Yeaton in No. 27 slid onto the infield on the backstretch. There was a scramble for position after the restart. Bailey quickly moved to the lead once again. Mesimer tracked down Chadbourne, looking for an opportunity to pass. His chance came in lap eleven, and he passed Chadbourne on the inside on turn three. In lap twelve, Chadbourne and Osmond tangled on the back stretch. Osmond went to the pit with right front end damage. With no more cautions, the race quickly concluded with Bailey, driving the No. 2, in first. Once in victory lane, Bailey said, \u201cI struggled bad last race, but this week makes up for it.\u201d Second went to Mesimer, and 2013 two time Wiscasset Super Stock winner, Adam Chadbourne, placed third.<\/p>\n

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The speeds at Wiscasset this week were the fastest in years as the surface was smoother from recent track renovations. The improvements were evident during the first feature of the evening, a 20 lap New England 4-Cylinder Prostock race. Brad Zahensky had the pole position and surged ahead early on. Dave Patten in the No. 12 and Mike Swett were on his heels. Zahensky\u2019s No. 7 liked the fresh air and quickly had a five car length lead. Despite two cautions, track leaders remained consistent. Zahensky finished first in his Lee Family Automotive No. 7. Zahensky said, \u201cThis track is fun with the new pavement on it, it\u2019s fast!\u201d Dave Patten finished second. Mike Swett, driving the No 54, placed third.<\/p>\n

Included in this week\u2019s group one division of racing were the Thunder-4\u2019s. This 15 lap feature was swift and uncomplicated. No. 91, driven by Jamie Heath, started at the pole. Heath, with one win at Wiscasset already under his belt, spent the race looking out his rear view mirror watching his competitors try to catch up. Behind Heath were Leandra Martin in the No. 31 and Mike Delaney in the No. 10. Martin said prior to race time that \u201cWe are having our fastest time on the track today. It is going to be a good, fun race.\u201d Martin was fast, but was unable to catch Heath during the duration of the race. After placing first, Heath commented, \u201cI would like to thank Richard Jordan for allowing us to come down here and have fun. What he has done to the track makes the car run faster.\u201d Heath was 2010 Oxford Plains Speedway V-6 Renegade champion. Martin placed second. Delaney placed third.<\/p>\n

The flex event of the week was a spectator drag. After six heats, Cory Creamer from Randolf, and Forest Peasley of Jefferson faced off in a three lap challenge. Creamer, driving a Volvo 40 turbo roared around the track, but was unable to overtake the Dodge Challenger driven by Peasley. Peasley took his victory lap to the cheers of the crowd, and provided a smoke show to even more applause.<\/p>\n

The highlighted feature of the night was the 30 lap Prostock race. In the pole position was John Rideout in the No. 39 Pro concrete car. Starting behind him was two time Prostock winner, Jeff Burgess. Burgess said prior to race time, \u201cI am optimistic, won the first two. There are a couple of guys coming on up and we\u2019ll see about the competition. I haven\u2019t raced here at night since 2009.\u201d When racing action started, Jeff Burgess in the No. X quickly pulled ahead of Rideout on the outside of turn one. Rideout quickly resumed the lead. The two raced neck and neck, even clipping each other in lap three on turn three. Chris Thorne in the No. 17 was behind the duo. Bill Penfold driving No. 0 had come up from behind to give chase to the race leaders. An end for the battle for first came in lap six, when Burgess\u2019 Ford Fusion was finally able to pull ahead of Rideout on the back stretch.<\/p>\n

In lap eight, Thorne lost it on the front stretch. There was a resulting scuffle, but no caution was called. When the dust cleared, Penfold had pulled ahead of Thorne for third position. Rideout was losing steam, and Penfold overtook him the following lap. Lap 20 saw Rideout head for the pits with mechanical trouble. Penfold tried to close in on Burgess, but found himself unable to catch him. Burgess, who had gained a commanding lead, became a three time winner at Wiscasset. Penfold placed second, and rounding out the top three was Thorne. Burgess said after the race, \u201cIt was exciting. No. 39 was right beside me and we raced side by side for six laps. Chase, my son, turns four on Monday, this win was for him.\u201d Burgess was also Unity Raceway Late Model Champion in 2011.<\/p>\n

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action, May 11, 2013 with its group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Trucks, Outlaw Mini, and Late Model Sportsman. The flex race of the week will be a ladies race, to celebrate the Mother\u2019s Day weekend. Come on out ladies and race! Pit gates open at 2:00 PM. Grandstand gates open at 4:00 PM. Racing begins at 6:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults and children aged seven and older. Kids six and under are free. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: http:www.wiscassetspeedway.com.<\/p>\n

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JOSH BAILEY NOTCHES FIRST CAREER WIN AT WISCASSET<\/p>\n

By Lisa Maguire<\/p>\n

This week saw Josh Bailey of Wiscasset score his first career win at the Wiscasset Speedway. \u00a0\u00a0Bailey leapt to the lead and left the pack behind him during the 25 lap Super Stock race. \u00a0Car No. 05 driven by James Osmond and Adam Chadbourne in the No. 1, jockeyed for second position during the opening lap. \u00a0On turn three Chadbourne passed Osmond on the outside. \u00a0Osmond was unable to maintain his momentum and then allowed Bobby Mesimer in the No. 3 to overtake him in turn one of the following lap.<\/p>\n

There was a caution in lap nine after Nate Yeaton in No. 27 slid onto the infield on the backstretch. \u00a0There was a scramble for position after the restart. \u00a0\u00a0Bailey quickly moved to the lead once again. \u00a0\u00a0Mesimer tracked down Chadbourne, looking for an opportunity to pass. \u00a0His chance came in lap eleven, and he passed Chadbourne on the inside on turn three. \u00a0In lap twelve, Chadbourne and Osmond tangled on the back stretch. \u00a0Osmond went to the pit with right front end damage. \u00a0With no more cautions, the race quickly concluded with Bailey, driving the No. 2, in first. \u00a0Once in victory lane, Bailey said, \u201cI struggled bad last race, but this week makes up for it.\u201d \u00a0Second went to Mesimer, and 2013 two time Wiscasset Super Stock winner, Adam Chadbourne, placed third.<\/p>\n

The speeds at Wiscasset this week were the fastest in years as the surface was smoother from recent track renovations. \u00a0The improvements were evident during the first feature of the evening, a 20 lap New England 4-Cylinder Prostock race. \u00a0Brad Zahensky had the pole position and surged ahead early on. \u00a0Dave Patten in the No. 12 and Mike Swett were on his heels. \u00a0Zahensky\u2019s No. 7 liked the fresh air and quickly had a five car length lead. \u00a0Despite two cautions, track leaders remained consistent. \u00a0Zahensky finished first in his Lee Family Automotive No. 7. \u00a0Zahensky said, \u201cThis track is fun with the new pavement on it, it\u2019s fast!\u201d \u00a0\u00a0Dave Patten finished second. \u00a0Mike Swett, driving the No 54, placed third.<\/p>\n

Included in this week\u2019s group one division of racing were the Thunder-4\u2019s. \u00a0This 15 lap feature was swift and uncomplicated. \u00a0No. 91, driven by Jamie Heath, started at the pole. \u00a0Heath, with one win at Wiscasset already under his belt, spent the race looking out his rear view mirror watching his competitors try to catch up. \u00a0Behind Heath were Leandra Martin in the No. 31 and Mike Delaney in the No. 10. \u00a0Martin said prior to race time that \u201cWe are having our fastest time on the track today. \u00a0It is going to be a good, fun race.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Martin was fast, but was unable to catch Heath during the duration of the race. \u00a0After placing first, Heath commented, \u201cI would like to thank Richard Jordan for allowing us to come down here and have fun. \u00a0What he has done to the track makes the car run faster.\u201d \u00a0Heath was 2010 Oxford Plains Speedway V-6 Renegade champion. \u00a0Martin placed second. \u00a0Delaney placed third.<\/p>\n

The flex event of the week was a spectator drag. \u00a0After six heats, Cory Creamer from Randolf, and Forest Peasley of Jefferson faced off in a three lap challenge. \u00a0Creamer, driving a Volvo 40 turbo roared around the track, but was unable to overtake the Dodge Challenger driven by Peasley. \u00a0Peasley took his victory lap to the cheers of the crowd, and provided a smoke show to even more applause.<\/p>\n

The highlighted feature of the night was the 30 lap Prostock race. \u00a0In the pole position was John Rideout in the No. 39 Pro concrete car. \u00a0Starting behind him was two time Prostock winner, Jeff Burgess. \u00a0Burgess said prior to race time, \u201cI am optimistic, won the first two. \u00a0There are a couple of guys coming on up and we\u2019ll see about the competition. \u00a0I haven\u2019t raced here at night since 2009.\u201d \u00a0When racing action started, Jeff Burgess in the No. X quickly pulled ahead of Rideout on the outside of turn one. \u00a0Rideout quickly resumed the lead. \u00a0The two raced neck and neck, even clipping each other in lap three on turn three. \u00a0\u00a0Chris Thorne in the No. 17 was behind the duo. \u00a0Bill Penfold driving No. 0 had come up from behind to give chase to the race leaders. \u00a0An end for the battle for first came in lap six, when Burgess\u2019 Ford Fusion was finally able to pull ahead of Rideout on the back stretch.<\/p>\n

In lap eight, Thorne lost it on the front stretch. \u00a0\u00a0There was a resulting scuffle, but no caution was called. \u00a0When the dust cleared, Penfold had pulled ahead of Thorne for third position. \u00a0Rideout was losing steam, and Penfold overtook him the following lap. \u00a0Lap 20 saw Rideout head for the pits with mechanical trouble. \u00a0Penfold tried to close in on Burgess, but found himself unable to catch him. \u00a0Burgess, who had gained a commanding lead, became a three time winner at Wiscasset. \u00a0Penfold placed second, and rounding out the top three was Thorne. \u00a0Burgess said after the race, \u201cIt was exciting. \u00a0No. 39 was right beside me and we raced side by side for six laps. \u00a0Chase, my son, turns four on Monday, this win was for him.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0Burgess was also Unity Raceway Late Model Champion in 2011.<\/p>\n

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action, May 11, 2013 with its group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Trucks, Outlaw Mini, and Late Model Sportsman. \u00a0The flex race of the week will be a ladies race, to celebrate the Mother\u2019s Day weekend. \u00a0Come on out ladies and race! \u00a0Pit gates open at 2:00 PM. \u00a0Grandstand gates open at 4:00 PM. \u00a0Racing begins at 6:00 PM. \u00a0Admission is $5.00 for adults and children aged seven and older. \u00a0Kids six and under are free. \u00a0Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. \u00a0For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: http:www.wiscassetspeedway.com.<\/p>\n

WISCASSET SPEEDWAY OFFICIAL FINISH MAY, 4, 2013<\/p>\n

SUPER STOCK (25 LAPS)<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n

    #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    #3 Bobby Mesimer, Wiscasset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    #1 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    #27 Nate Yeaton, Woolwich<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    THUNDER 4\u2019S (15 LAPS)<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. \n

      #91 Jamie Heath, Waterford<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      #31 Leandra Marten, Richmond<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      #10 Mike Delaney, Richmond<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      #05 Gerard Cote, Oxford<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      PRO STOCKS (30 LAPS)<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \n

        #X Jeff Burgess, Oakland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        #0 Bill Penfold, Yarmouth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n

        #17 Chris Thorne, Sidney<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      4. \n

        #3 Corey Walker, New Vinyard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      5. \n

        #39 John Rideout, Washington<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        NEW ENGLAND 4-CYLINDER PROSTOCKS (20 LAPS)<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \n

          #7 Brad Zahensky, Bow, NH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          #12 David Patten, Westbrook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          #54 Mike Swett, Farmingdale<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          #6 Travis Dunbar, Lisbon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        5. \n

          #14 Bob Patten, Westbrook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        6. \n

          #38 Mark Jeski, Drakut, MA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        7. \n

          #24 Jeff Prindall, Lisbon Falls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        8. \n

          #26 Nick Pingree, NA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          SPECTATOR DRAG<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. \n

            Forest Peasley, Jefferson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

            Cory Creamer, Randolf<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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