Monthly Archives: July 2017

Jeremy Lavoie enjoying hot start to 2017 season at Stafford in Limited Late Models

It's not very often that a driver like Tom Fearn can back up another  Late Model Championship after 18 years.

With the 2017 season at Stafford Motor Speedway approaching the halfway mark, Limited Late Model driver Jeremy Lavoie is enjoying his best season to date at the Connecticut half-mile.  Through the first 8 races, Lavoie has posted top-5 finishes in each of the 8 races behind the wheel of the #6 Aspen Hill Farms Ford, including his first career Limited Late Model feature victory on May 19th.  Lavoie points to a new chassis as well as some help from chassis man Rob Russell for not only his speed, but his consistency. Continue reading

Devil’s Bowl Speedway adjusts remainder of Asphalt Track Schedule

Devil's Bowl Speedway

Sportsman Modified schedule scaled back

Devil’s Bowl Speedway has announced a list of changes to the remainder of the 2017 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing schedule for its 1/2-mile Asphalt Track.  Three divisions will alternate status as the weekly “headline” class for the balance of the season, in order to provide fans and race drivers with the best value for their dollar. Continue reading

Morris turns season around with win at Times Argus Mid-Season Championships at T Road

 

 

Boomer Morris

Boomer Morris celebrates his first victory of the season at the famed Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT.  (Credit: Alan Ward photo.)

 

 

Boomer Morris started the second half of the 2017 Thunder Road season in a big way with a win in the Times Argus Mid-Season Championships on Thursday, July 27. The hometown driver went wire-to-wire in the 75-lap Late Model feature to capture his first win of the season and the Maplewood Triple Crown.

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CBYD 811 challenge enters home stretch at Stafford

It's not very often that a driver like Tom Fearn can back up another  Late Model Championship after 18 years.

 

Since the first green flag of the 2017 season was dropped at the season opening NAPA Spring Sizzler in April, drivers have been competing for wins and accumulating points for the championship races in their respective divisions.  At the same time, drivers have also been accumulating points towards the Call Before You Dig 811 Challenge, which will reward 5 lucky drivers each with an $811 bonus on August 11th. Continue reading

Pro 4 Modifieds to run a four race schedule at the Speedbowl

The Pro 4 Modifieds were in action last weekend at Monadnock Speeeway in Winchester, NH.  (Credit: Pro 4 Modifieds photo.)

The Pro 4 Modifieds were in act A special Pro 4 Modified Connecticut Championship was announced by the New London-Waterford Speedbowl.  (Credit: Pro 4 Modifieds photo.)

Four race schedule will crown a Pro-4 Connecticut Champion

 

Dan Meservey (Pro-Modifieds) and The Speedbowl’s George Whitney announced today that a special Pro-4 Modified Connecticut Championship Series will be running at The Speedbowl. The Series will be separate from the Pro-4 Series (Club Version). The dates of the four events are August 5th, August 26th, September 16th and October 21st (The Speedbowl’s Finale weekend).

Since the Pro-4 Modified runs two groups Limited’s and Unlimited Modifieds, the two groups will offer Championships in both groups at The Speedbowl.

Dan Meservey is working on a Contingency Program for the four race Championship. To date Hoosier, Sunoco and GRE 6 have come aboard to support the four-race series. It will be announced others that will participate in the Contingency Program.

Source: New London-Waterford Speedbowl PR

 

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PASS weekend doubleheader set for Southern National and Oxford Plains

 

Ben Rowe made it to victory lane in last weekend's PASS Tour opener at Oxford Plains.  (Credit: PASS Tour photo.)

Ben Rowe of Turner, ME shoots to make it to victory lane in this weekend’s PASS North Championship race at Oxford Plains in an effort to keep him the lead for the PASS North Championship.. (Credit: PASS Tour photo.)

Race fans up and down the Atlantic Seaboard will have the rare opportunity to keep up with the action in both Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model divisions this weekend.  It all starts on Saturday night when the PASS South Super Late Models take the track for a 150 lapper at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC.  Then, on Sunday afternoon, the PASS North stars will be in action at the legendary Oxford Plains Speedway in Maine.  And, both races could have major impacts on the two nationally televised events on MAV TV coming up later this season. Continue reading

News from Seekonk Speedway

A lot of Action is in Store for August!

Action packed schedule highlighted by Monster Truck Thrill show and Whelen Modifieds!

August 4th 7pm
Fast Friday
Fast Friday Racing at Seekonk Speedway! Featuring the South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Nicks Pitstop Legends, Sport Fours, Seekonk Grand Prix Bandoleros, Minicups and Phil’s Propane Triple Crown #2 for the Minicups and Bandoleros!
August 5th 6pm
NE Mini Stock Tour Plus NASCAR Saturday Nights
Check out the New England Mini Stock Tour as they roll into town with a 50 lap feature along with features from the Pro Stocks, Sport Trucks, and a 50 lap Phils Propane Triple Crown Late Models finale!
August 6th 5pm
Monster Truck Thrill Show
Don’t miss the Monster Trucks invade Seekonk Speedway in an action packed evening that will also include Spectator Drags, Car & Truck Enduros, Crazy Figure 8 Races, and Powder Puff Races!
August 11th 7pm
Fast Friday
Fast Friday Racing at Seekonk Speedway! Featuring the South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Nicks Pitstop Legends, Sport Fours, Seekonk Grand Prix Bandoleros, Minicups and Phil’s Propane Sport Fours Triple Crown!
August 12th 6pm
NASCAR Saturday Nights PLUS N.E.A.R
Seekonk Speedway welcomes the New England Antique Racers along with features from the Pro Stocks, the Crab Manchester Memorial Race for the Late Models, Phil’s Propane Triple Crown Sportsman finale, and a 25 lap Sport Trucks race!
August 18th 7pm
Fast Friday
Fast Friday Racing at Seekonk Speedway! Featuring the South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Nicks Pitstop Legends, Sport Fours, Seekonk Grand Prix Bandoleros, Minicups and Phil’s Propane Pure Stock Triple Crown finale!
August 19th 6pm
Phil’s Propane Presents NASCAR Saturday Nights
Don’t miss features from the Late Models, South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman Power 5 race, Sport Trucks, and a 65 lap Triple Crown finale race in the Pro Stocks division. Also, don’t miss the Fans On Parade before the feature races!
August 25th 7pm
Fast FridayFast Friday Racing at Seekonk Speedway! Featuring the South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Nicks Pitstop Legends, Sport Fours, Seekonk Grand Prix Bandoleros, Minicups and Phil’s Propane Legends Triple Crown finale
August 26th  6pm
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Seekonk Speedway proudly welcomes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with an action packed 150 lap thriller. There will also be features from the Sportsman and Sports Trucks division and a Propane Plus Power 5 race in the Late Models division.
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Tremont hits two major milestones at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt Track

Kenny Tremont, Jr.Future Hall of Famer makes history at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s Dirt Track

 

Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s most successful Modified stock car driver, Kenny Tremont Jr., added two major milestones at the Vermont facility on Sunday, July 23.  On Interstate All Battery Center Night, the West Sand Lake, N.Y., driver took the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series’ main event for his 75thfeature race win at Devil’s Bowl and the 350th overall victory of his illustrious career.  Also in victory lane during the night were Robert Garney, Rick Stone, and Robert Griffin. Continue reading