Monthly Archives: March 2014

Oxford 250 weekend a treat for race fans

Ben Rowe of Turner, ME can never be counted out when he competes in long distance race at his home track Oxford Plains Speedway.

Ben Rowe of Turner, ME can never be counted out when he competes in long distance race at his home track Oxford Plains Speedway.

By Lou Modestino

The 41st edition of the Oxford 250 in Oxford, Maine is sure to please the spirits of any and all race fans, young or old! The weekend of July 18 through the 20 has got a diet of exciting events, many of which have never been included in the giant three day weekend. Continue reading

Easton’s Richardi, Canton’s Savary, Joe Brady and driver Ted Christopher head for Waterford Speedbowl’s Blast Off

 

Ted Christopher has always been capable of winning a Modified race at the Waterford Speedbowl.

Ted Christopher has always been capable of winning a Modified race at the Waterford Speedbowl.

By Lou Modestino

With the calendar declaring it’s time to go racing, and 33 confirmed race teams indicating their intent to compete, the Valenti Modified Racing Series kicks off its 2014 schedule this coming weekend April 11-13 at Waterford Speedbowl, Waterford, Connecticut. Continue reading

Lee USA opens the season with the ACT Governors Cup on April 13

Jean Paul Cyr is a contender in the Governor's Cup race at Lee USA Speedway

Jean Paul Cyr is a contender in the Governor’s Cup race at Lee USA Speedway

By Lou Modestino

American Canadian Tour (ACT) teams look at Lee USA Speedway’s annual New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 to kick start their race season on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The optimism is well-founded. ACT Late Models can boast 10 different winners in 11 events held at Lee since 2003. Continue reading

Eddie MacDonald showed a little late-race mastery at Bristol

Eddie MacDonald won the K&N Pro Series East race at Bristol.

Eddie MacDonald won the K&N Pro Series East race at Bristol.

By Lou Modestino

Veteran Eddie MacDonald showed a little late-race mastery Saturday afternoon and brought home the winning trophy from Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading

Phoenix and Daytona leftovers

Kevin Harvick ended up winning the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix

Kevin Harvick ended up winning the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix

Phoenix and Daytona leftovers
By Lou Modestino

Kevin Harvick’s win at Phoenix was a plain and simple domination of the race. He led 78 consecutive laps of that race. “We’ve put a lot of work into the race car,” said Harvick in victory lane. Kevin has been a master of that track having won three out of four races at that track. Getting second was Junior who said, “We were just too far away to catch the leader. We worked our butts off before and during this race. Sixth place finisher Jimmie Johnson quipped, ” We could have used more time because I think it would have been different. But, I’ll still take this finish, anyway, even though we were off.” Fourth place Joey Logano echoed the other drivers comments then he also added, “We didn’t have enough to catch Brad (Keselowski). Brad finished third at the finish line. Continue reading