Monthly Archives: February 2019

MX 338 in Southwick, MA schedules AMA National MX on Saturday, June 29, 2019

 

Saturday, JUNE 29th 2019  1 PM Presented by race promoter

Carver’s Keith Johnson manages to keep racing MX once in a while to keep in shape. He rode in the recent SuperX event held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds and finished a respectable runner-up in the Pro Class. Johnson is also managing The Wick MX 338 in Southwick,MA promoting that venue and three years ago successfully brought back the AMA National back to western MA that goes off on Saturday, June 29, 2019. (Credit: Keith Johnson photo)

Carver’s Keith Johnson former National AMA MX Champion.

 

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GA-1 – GENERAL ADMISSION – ADULT – $45

All sales are final – no refunds. This is all you need to attend the National. EARLY ENTRY PIT PASS INCLUDED! 9:00 AM to Noon.

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All sales are final – no refunds. This is all you need (6-12 years old) to attend the National. EARLY ENTRY PIT PASS INCLUDED! 9:00 AM to Noon. Must be accompanied by an adult.

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PV-1 – Preferred Viewing “Island” – Adult – $125

Preferred Viewing “The Island” (Adult) – Very limited availability – trackside bleachers and fenced views – private rest rooms – 360 degree infield viewing – Event souvenir Motocross Yearbook – And an ALL DAY PIT PASS. Includes General Admission.

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PV-2 – Preferred Viewing “Island” – Child (6-12 yrs.) – $65

Preferred Viewing “The Island” (Child 6-12 yrs.) – Very limited availability – trackside bleachers and fenced views – private rest rooms – 360 degree infield viewing – Event souvenir Motocross Yearbook – And an ALL DAY PIT PASS. Includes General Admission.

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VA-1 – SUPER VIP TICKET – ALL ACCESS – Adult – $375

SUPER VI TICKET – ALL ACCESS (Adult) – Ultra Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating on the second turn trackside – 90% track view with private bleachers. Plus all day access to VIP HILLTOP, VIP SOUTH, PREFERRED VIEWING ISLAND and an ALL DAY PIT PASS. Exclusive Event Tee Shirt, Full lunch buffet, private rest rooms, private beer and wine bar, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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VA-2 – SUPER VIP TICKET – ALL ACCESS – Child (6-12 yrs) – $200

SUPER TICKET – ALL ACCESS VIP (Child) – Ultra Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating on the second turn trackside – 90% track view with private bleachers. Plus all day access to VIP HILLTOP, VIP SOUTH, PREFERRED VIEWING ISLAND and an ALL DAY PIT PASS. Exclusive Event Tee Shirt, Full lunch buffet, private rest rooms, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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VH-3 – VIP “Hilltop Infield” – Adult – $225

VIP Fan Zone “Hilltop Infield” (Adult) – Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating, trackside VIP Viewing area with private bleachers, an ALL DAY PIT PASS, full lunch buffet, private beer and wine bar private rest rooms, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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VH-4 – VIP “Hilltop Infield” – Child (6-12 yrs) – $115

VIP Fan Zone “Hilltop Infield” (Child) – Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating, trackside VIP Viewing area with private bleachers, an ALL DAY PIT PASS, full lunch buffet, private rest rooms, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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VS-5 – VIP “South” – Adult – $200

VIP Fan Zone “South” (Adult) – Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating, trackside VIP Viewing area with private bleachers, an ALL DAY PIT PASS, full lunch buffet, private rest rooms, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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VS-6 – VIP “South” – Child (6-12 yrs) – $100

VIP Fan Zone “South” (Child 6-12 yrs) – Limited Availability. Deluxe Tent with table seating, trackside VIP Viewing area with private bleachers, an ALL DAY PIT PASS, full lunch buffet, private rest rooms, live timing and scoring feed and souvenir Motocross Yearbook. Includes General Admission.

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RX-1 – Racer X General Admission and all day Pit Pass – $90

Racer X All Day Pit Pass (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) – Must redeem at Will Call on race day. Includes General Admission.

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RX-2 Racer X – Child – General Admission and All Day Pit Pass – Child (6-12 yrs) – $75

RX-2 Racer X – Child – General Admission and All Day Pit Pass – Child (6-12 yrs) – $75

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Closed – MM-1 – Preferred Viewing – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF – “Island” – Adult – $87.50

Preferred Viewing – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF “The Island” (Adult) – Very limited availability – trackside bleachers and fenced views – private rest rooms – 360 degree infield viewing – Event souvenir Motocross Yearbook – And an ALL DAY PIT PASS. WOW! A $125 Value! Includes General Admission.

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Closed – MM-2 – Preferred Viewing – Kids – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF – “Island” – Kids – $45

Preferred Viewing Kid’s – HOLIDAY MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF – “The Island” Kids (6-12 years) – Very limited availability – trackside bleachers and fenced views – private rest rooms – 360 degree infield viewing – Event souvenir Motocross Yearbook – And an ALL DAY PIT PASS. WOW! A $65 Value! Includes General Admission.

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Closed – MM-3 – GA – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF – General Admission and Early Entry Pit Pass – Adults – $31.50

MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% DISCOUNT – Adult’s General Admission PLUS Early Entry Pit Pass (9AM-Noon) – WOW! A $45 Value – PLUS FREE Early Entry Pit Passes! Limited time and qty. available.

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Closed – MM-4 – GA KIDS – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 30% OFF – General Admission and Early Entry Pit Pass – Kid’s – $17.50

GA Kids – MOTO MONDAY SPECIAL – 20% DISCOUNT – Kid’s (6-12 Years) General Admission PLUS Early Entry Pit Pass (9AM-Noon) – WOW! A $20 Value – PLUS FREE Early Entry Pit Passes! Limited time and qty. available.

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American Flat Track-Roof Systems announces hugely-expanded effort for 2019

 

Note: The American Flat Track Motorcycle Series has added another race to its schedule for 2019.  On Father’s Day Weekend in mid-June the coast-to–coast circuit will perform at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon,NH on a brand new 1/4 mile dirt track on the grounds of the venue.  It will all be a part of the Annual Laconia Bike Week in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
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Roof Systems Announces Hugely-Expanded Effort for 2019

Roof Systems to Field Seven-Riders in AFT Championship Campaign

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Sent on behalf of Roof Systems of Dallas, TX

 

DALLAS, Tx. (February 28, 2019) – Roof Systems of Dallas, TX is eager to announce a massive expansion of its American Flat Track efforts for 2019. Roof Systems will now boast the largest footprint in the AFT paddock, fielding a total of seven fully-sponsored riders spanning all three classes.

 

Within the AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys class, Roof Systems is pleased to announce the return of its veteran rider Jesse Janisch. Racking up four podiums and a win at the Peoria TT, Janisch finished fifth overall in points in 2018. Janisch will be joined by UK-native Oliver Brindley, who earned his first podium finish at the 2018 Springfield TT, and Trent Lowe, a new talent joining the Roof Systems effort for his rookie season. All three riders will compete aboard a fleet of distinct Yamaha YZ450F machines tuned by 2017 AFT Tuner of the Year Andrew Butler.

 

Additionally, Roof Systems will continue its ongoing support of Red Bull KTM factory riders Dan Bromley and Shayna Texter during the 2019 American Flat Track season.

 

The campaign continues as Roof Systems takes a leadership position within the AFT Production Twins class by fielding two experienced riders – Kevin Stollings and Ben Lowe – aboard Kawasaki Ninja 650s.

 

For the premier AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class, fourth-in-points finisher and winner of 2018 Springfield Mile I, Jeffrey Carver, Jr. returns to the roster coming off his most-successful season to date. Carver will be joined by newly-added teammate and AFT Twins rookie Brandon Price. Both athletes will contend aboard Indian Motorcycle FTR750 machinery.

 

“I’m thrilled to be starting a new chapter for both JCS Racing and Roof Systems in 2019,” saidJerry Stinchfield, Team Owner of Roof Systems. “Our AFT Singles riders provide a diverse triple-threat advantage: Jesse’s multi-faceted racing background, Oliver’s overseas experience and Trent’s up-and-coming aptitude.”

 

“We’ve also developed a well-rounded AFT Twins initiative consisting of both competitive machines and riders,” Stinchfield added. “Brandon Price’s fresh talent aligns perfectly with Jeffrey’s historically successful career while Ben and Kevin are exactly who Roof Systems needed to establish our presence in AFT Production Twins. I also wanted to make sure I maintained relationships with riders I’ve endorsed in the past, such as Dan Bromley and Shayna Texter. We’re a family at Roof Systems, and I like it that way.”

 

For more information on JCS Racing and Roof Systems of Dallas, TX: Contact JCS Racing Brand Strategist, Renee Drabek, at renee@jcsracing.com or (469)-730-2043 or like them on Facebook @RoofSystemsDFW.

 

American Flat Track will kick off its highly-anticipated 2019 season with the Bigger, Better, and Faster DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys under the lights of the Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tickets start at just $35 online ($45 at the gate) and are available for purchase now at www.americanflattrack.com.

 

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How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2019 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.

 

About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visithttp://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Terry Rymer/PDRacing Powered by ProBEAM welcome sponsors for 2019

Note: American Flat Track will make a stop at the new 1/4 mile dirt track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Father’s Day Weekend in mid-June during the Laconia Bike Weeks in the Lakes Region of NH.
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Terry Rymer/PDRacing Powered by ProBEAM Welcome Sponsors for 2019

Powerhouse AFT Singles Team Featuring Dawson Schieffer and Yamaha Power 

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Sent on behalf of Terry Rymer/PDRacing Powered by ProBEAM

 

RAPID CITY, SD. (February 28, 2019) – Competition in American Flat Track’s AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys class has always been intense, and that situation isn’t likely to change in 2019 with an influx of new riders and sponsors – and fresh dreams of podium finishes, race wins and championships.

 

One of those teams with renewed sponsorship strength is the Terry Rymer/PDRacing Powered by ProBeam team out of Rapid City, South Dakota, which is supported by Black Hills Harley-Davidson and features 17-year-old Dawson Schieffer in the saddle of the team’s Yamaha YZ450Fs. Schieffer, who’s entering his third year of AFT competition and who’s won multiple national championships during an outstanding amateur career, made 11 AFT Main events last year and posted a best finish of ninth at the Buffalo Chip TT.

 

Joining the team this year as title sponsor is ProBEAM by Custom Dynamics, a Youngsville, NC-based company offering a premium line of LED lighting products. “We are excited to be the title sponsor of #33 Dawson Schieffer and part of the Black Hills Harley-Davidson American Flat Track race team,” said David Pribula, owner of Custom Dynamics. “We are looking forward to an exciting year of racing and wish Dawson and the entire Black Hills race team the best of luck.”

 

Terry Rymer, co-owner of Black Hills Harley-Davidson, had this to say: “We are extremely excited and proud to have ProBEAM by Custom Dynamics coming aboard as title sponsor for the 2019 racing season. It’s partnerships with great motorcycle related companies like this that help make us a force to be reckoned with at all 18 events around the country.”

 

Schieffer is equally excited. “I am truly blessed to have so many people believe in me and our team,” he said. “Being on a team like this has always been a dream of mine, and I look forward to working hard at putting the #33 Yamaha YZ450F at the front and having a very successful season.”

 

Joining ProBEAM for 2019 are Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, two of motorcycling’s most renowned aftermarket companies, along with a long list of successful and established brands. These include Strider Bikes, Rekluse Clutch, Bel Ray Lubricants, Lightshoe, Galfer Brakes, Motoshippers, Motion Pro, Regina Chains, RASE – Ridethebigsky.com, Burge Concrete, Quik Signs, Saddlemen, K&N Filters, Durelle Racing Products, Agri Risk Solutions, Wilson Ranch, Whipple Racing Products, Sturgis Photo & Gifts, bLU cRU, 858’s, and Sturgis Motorsports.

 

The 2019 American Flat Track season will kick off with the DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys on Thursday, March 14th during Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway, where Custom Dynamics will set up its factory rig for LED lighting sales and installations. This year’s track design, which uses the legendary tri-oval asphalt and start/finish line, promises to offer an unforgettable race for fans, with plenty of eyes on Black Hills Harley-Davidson AFT Singles rider No. 33 Dawson Schieffer. Tickets start at just $35 online ($45 at the gate) and are available for purchase now at www.americanflattrack.com.

 

 

 

 

How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2019 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.

 

About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visithttp://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Super Late Model and Modified drivers ready for their shots at Richmond

Super Late Model and Modified drivers ready for their shots at Richmond.

 

NAPLES, ME (February 28) – In racing, there are rarely opportunities to do something new and different.  But, for grassroots racers from across North America, they will get a chance to do something that covers both of those characteristics when they tackle the legendary Richmond Raceway for the inaugural PASS Commonwealth Classic on Saturday afternoon, March 30th.  After many feared their dreams would not come true following a rainout at Richmond last fall, entrants from across the motorsports spectrum are making their Richmond intentions known from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models to the Tour-Type Modifieds, American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Models, MASS Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks.

The PASS Super Late Models will be featured in two events at Richmond Raceway, with races for the Open motor cars and Crate motor cars.  And, it will be the first chance to see the new Generation 6 body from FiveStar Race Car Bodies.  With two national championship points paying races for the PASS Super Late Models, several drivers are looking to compete in both 75 lap races, each of which will pay $7,000 and $700 to start.  Former PASS champions and Oxford 250 winners, Ben Rowe and Travis Benjamin, are planning to compete in both races, along with national championship hopeful, Ray Christian, III.  Like most of his fellow competitors, Benjamin relishes every chance he can get to race on the 3/4-mile speedway.

“Racing at Richmond will be an awesome experience,” says Benjamin, driver of the Petit Motorsports #7.  “I think the racing will be great, with a ton of great teams.  It should be a really good time.”

Among those entered for the PASS Crate race include defending Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown winner, Derek Ramstrom, as well as Reid Lanpher, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., Gabe Brown, Bryan Shipp, Garrett Hall, and Mike Hopkins.

The PASS Open race will feature defending PASS National champion, Derek Griffith, PASS North and South champions, DJ Shaw and Matt Craig, along with Eddie MacDonald, Corey Heim, Eddie Van Meter, JP Josiasse, Nicholas Naugle, Trevor Noles, Tate Fogleman, and Austin Reed, who will be making the trek east from California.

The ACT Late Models will be competing in a 65-lapper at Richmond Raceway and have 31 cars entered as of today.  Jake Johnson and Bryan Kruczek will be competing in both the ACT Late Model and PASS Super Late Model races.  Several big ACT names will be in competition at Richmond including Nick Sweet, Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Tommy Carey, and Joey Polewarcyzk.

The Tour-Type Modifieds will be making their return to Richmond for the first time since 2002, utilizing the popular rules package recently used at New Smyrna Speedway during Florida Speedweeks.  Among those entered include Robbie Babb, Dan Clatterbuck, Richard Savory of Canton, MA and Anthony Sasely. New York’s Jimmy Zacharias has signed on and is excited to try and take home the $7,000 winner’s purse at Richmond Raceway.

“I’m looking forward to it,” says Zacharias, who will pilot his familiar Midstate Basement Authorities/Sunoco Race Fuels #71.  “It’ll be a great experience to get to race a Modified at such a facility as Richmond Raceway.  I’ve seen the place on TV, but that’s about it.  I’ve never been on a track like Richmond that I can compare to so I’m really excited.”

The grassroots racing action as part of the PASS Commonwealth Classic will be completed by events for the MASS Street Stocks and Mini Stocks, and both divisions have shown great support from competitors around the country.  Almost 30 MASS Street Stocks are entered including Ricky Locklair, Ron Flynn, Greg Barnette, Stephen Sharp, and Mark Lushes.

While the North East Mini Stock count has swelled to over 40 entries and it looks like it will truly be a border war with drivers from all along the East Coast entered so far. Multi-time North East Mini Stock Tour (NEMST) winner, Nick Anderson is entered, along with fellow New Englanders, Cory Plummer, Jake Rheaume, Zach Audet, and Devin Guyl.  But, top southern runners like Michael Tucker, Patrick Arch, Adam Thomas and Virginia racers, Jessie Jones, IV, Jesse Yopp, Jarrett Milam, and Thomas Parmelee are signed up as they look to defend their region’s honor.

The PASS Commonwealth Classic weekend will begin on Thursday, March 28 with optional hauler parking and safety inspection from 12 – 4 PM.  On Friday, March 29, rotating practice for all competing divisions will be from 11 AM – 5 PM.  And then on Saturday, March 30, pit gates at Richmond Raceway will open at 7 AM, with practice from 9 AM – 12 PM, qualifying at 1 PM, and racing set to start at around 4 PM

Rules contacts for PASS Super Late Models, Tour-Type Modifieds, and MASS Street Stocks are also posted at ProAllStarsSeries.com.  PASS Super Late Model entry forms and the complete weekend schedules for the inaugural PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway, along with entry forms for Thompson Speedway, Oxford Plains Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, and the 46th Annual Oxford 250, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America’s premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, and the inaugural Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  

Richmond Raceway is America’s Premier Short Track annually hosting two NASCAR race weekends, featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series, on a ¾-mile D-shaped oval. Richmond Raceway is a regional leader for events including sports, live music and consumer trade shows. The Richmond Raceway Complex’s 1,100 plus acre multipurpose facility hosts more than 200 live events annually including concerts with top national recording artists at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!

Source: Alan Dietz/PASS Tours PR

Note: If your track, tour or event is not posted on this blog send your press releases and flyers to: lmodestino@hotmail.com

 

Jason Lafayette ready for big 2019 in Stafford Street Stocks

                                                                                                                                                           (Stafford Springs, CT)—Coming off a season that saw him record his first career Stafford feature win and a 6th place finish in the Street Stock points standings, Somers, CT native Jason Lafayette is ready to build on his experience from last year and contend for more feature wins in 2019 behind the wheel of his #21 Tommy’s Tattoo Supplies Chevrolet.  Lafayette had previously raced part time in Stafford’s Late Model and SK Light divisions and the 2018 season was his first full-time season at the Connecticut half-mile.

“We’re looking forward to building on the experience we gained last season,” said Lafayette.  “Last year went pretty well for us.  We had some things to learn with the car being an unlocked rear, which is a little different from the SK Lights.  When we finally figured it out, we won a race and then we had to put 100 pounds of weight on the car and that really threw us for a loop for a little while.  We’ve put some upgrades on the car over the winter and we’ve been working on fine tuning the geometry of the car.  One thing we noticed last season was that moving lead around in the car makes a huge difference.  I feel pretty confident about 2019.”

In addition to his victory last season, Lafayette recorded four other podium finishes.  Lafayette will be looking for more podium finishes in the three RSMPCO.com (Royal Screw Machine Products) Street Stock Triple Crown races during the 2019 season.  The winner of the RSMPCO.com Triple Crown will win a $1,000 bonus from a prize pool of $4,500 which Lafayette says would be a huge boost for his #21 team.

“I love the Triple Crown deal,” said Lafayette.  “It’s awesome to have a deal like this to go racing for a portion of $4,500 from RSMPCO.com.  We definitely have those three races circled on the calendar.  Winning that bonus would be huge for me and it would allow me to run the full season.  Every extra bit we can get helps out tremendously and that would help pay for tires and fuel and that’s money that we wouldn’t have to pay out of our pocket.”

Lafayette is in search of extra sponsorship in addition to his sponsors Tommy’s Tattoo Supplies and Gene’s Ford and Chevy that will allow him to run the full schedule this season and improve on his 6th place finish in the 2018 Street Stock points standings.

“We’re looking to pick up some extra sponsorship in order to run the full season again,” said Lafayette.  “Our plan is to make at least the first half of the year and then see where we are.  I’d love to be able to finish in the top-5 in points this season after we just missed the top-5 last year.  I’d like to thank my sponsors Gene’s Ford & Chevy and Tommy’s Tattoo Supplies, the Lavoie Family, my girlfriend Kim for putting up with all the long nights in the shop during the week, and my Mom.”

One thing Lafayette will be looking to avoid in 2019 is a repeat of his bad luck during the 2018 season.  Lafayette suffered five DNF’s last season as a result of flat tires after running over debris.

“Our car is always prepared well and all of our DNF’s last season were from picking up debris out on the track,” said Lafayette.  “It was one of those things where we always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time either picking up something on the track or going through the infield trying to avoid a wreck in front of us.  There were a few times where I asked myself how can all the other cars go through here and I’m the one that gets the debris.  A little extra luck on our side would be great.  If not for those DNF’s we would have had a really good season.”

Lafayette has some extra motivation to get his #21 back into NAPA Victory Lane this season.  After winning last season, Lafayette’s crew wasn’t able to come down to victory lane for a team photo due to weather that was in the area.

“Getting a win at Stafford was awesome,” said Lafayette.  “I came to Stafford in 2000 and raced Late Models and then SK Lights and it’s super tough to win at Stafford, no matter what division you’re racing in.  I remember the night that we won there was a lightning storm in the area and we couldn’t have anyone come down to victory lane for photos so I missed out on getting a team photo.  We’ll have to get that fixed this season.”

The 2019 Street Stock season and the first event of the RSMPCO.com Street Stock Triple Crown are set for NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler weekend on April 27th and 28th.  The Street Stocks will kick off their season with a 30-lap feature Saturday afternoon. Tickets are available online atstaffordspeedway.com or by contacting the speedway box office at 860-684-2783.

Source:  Scott Running/Stafford Speedway

Note: If your track, tour or event send your press releases and flyers to: lmodestino@hotmail.com

 

Lime Rock Park Newsletter-53rd Year of Trans Am Series starts this weekend

Your Lime Rock Park Fan News
Volume 2, Issue 4
Trans Am Series Season Opener
Happening This Weekend
Sebring Welcomes 61-Car Entry
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will open its 2019 campaign this weekend (March 1- 3, 2019) at the same circuit where it debuted in 1966, returning to the legendary Sebring International Raceway to kick off the year.
With over 60 cars fielded by a deep roster of drivers, the 2019 Trans Am season is expected to see a strong year with 12 events in 11 states, including Lime Rock Park on Memorial Day weekend. The entry list features drivers from 22 states hailing from as far afield as Brazil, Argentina, Panama and Canada.
Four classes- TA, TA2 powered by AEM, SuperGT (formerly TA3) and GT (formerly TA4), will do battle in a pair of races on Sebring’s notoriously tough 3.74-mile circuit on Sunday. Read more about the new name change HERE.
Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) also takes to the Sebring road course this weekend for the Sebring Vintage Classic featuring vintage and contemporary race cars.
Receive live timing and scoring from this weekend’s race in Sebring through the Race Monitor App.
MAY 2019: Trans Am Return To Lime Rock
Entry Open For Historic Festival
Calling all competitors!
Entry is now open for the 37th annual Lime Rock Park Historic Festival. Join the excitement of this year’s Labor Day weekend with the 50th anniversary celebration of Formula Ford, a tribute to Italian Motorcars and honoring 110 years of the Morgan.
Summer Autocross Starts This April
Summer Autocross registration is now open. Programs start this April and space is limited so reserve your spot now. New this year, Lime Rock has teamed up with Track Rabbit to provide an easy-to-use platform for registering for driving events all while interacting with other participants through the Motorcrush app!
Major Events At Lime Rock Park
Memorial Day Classic featuring Trans Am Series by Pirelli with SVRA and International GT
MAY 24-27, 2019
IMSA Northeast Grand Prix featuring WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
JULY 19-20, 2019
Historic Festival 37 and Sunday in the Park Concours & Gathering
of the Marques
AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2019
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National Cycle and American Flat Track strike new partnership for 2019

Note: American Flat Track will make a stop at the new 1/4 mile dirt track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway over the Father’s Day Weekend which also hosts the Annual Laconia Bike Week.
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National Cycle and American Flat Track Strike New Partnership for 2019

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 28, 2019) – American Flat Track announced today its newest partner – National Cycle, Inc. – as the Official Windshield of American Flat Track.

 

Founded in 1937, the Illinois-based company is the largest manufacturer of power sports windshields in the world. Indicative of the technology and innovation behind National Cycle products, the company holds more patents for design and production than any of its competitors.

 

Made to increase the rider’s enjoyment on the road, American Flat Track fans and motorcyclists from around the world enjoy National Cycle’s wide range of Quantum® hard coated polycarbonate windshields.

 

“National Cycle is consistently recognized as an industry leader in the development of windshield technology,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “As our audience continues to expand to include motorcyclists from all backgrounds and disciplines, it is important for fans of the sport that recognized industry leaders such as National Cycle be included in AFT’s family of partners.”

 

In 2018, National Cycle served as a sponsor to AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hineschampion Jared Mees and heavily supported his campaign to victory. After a successful season, National Cycle looks to step up its support of the sport by joining AFT’s family of partners.

 

“National Cycle has been a passionate fan and supporter of professional flat track racing for much of its 82-year history,” said Barry Willey, President and CEO of National Cycle. “After years of sponsoring riders – including current #1 Jared Mees – we are proud to partner as the Official Windshield of American Flat Track. We enjoy all aspects of motorcycling, and we are thrilled to see the diverse brands and styles of motorcycles AFT fans are riding.”

 

American Flat Track will kick off its highly-anticipated 2019 season with the Bigger, Better, and Faster DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys roaring into action under the lights of the Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tickets start at just $35 online ($45 at the gate) and are available for purchase now at www.americanflattrack.com.

 

 

How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2019 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn. FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.

 

About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visithttp://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

 

About National Cycle:

National Cycle is the Worldwide Leader in Windshield Technology™ for the powersports industry. As a pioneering developer of Quantum® hard coated polycarbonate, quick release systems, and a wide range of patented innovations, National Cycle makes products for the way you ride. Whether you have a vintage bike, the newest sport-tourer, or an off-road vehicle, look for wind protection and riding comfort from National Cycle – the Windshield Experts. All National Cycle products are made in the U.S.A.

Mark’s Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Big E in W. Springfield, MA on March 8-10, 2019

MARK’S NORTHEAST MOTORSPORTS EXPO

Date: Mar 08 – Mar 10, 2019

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March 8 from 4pm -8pm
March 9 from 10am – 8pm
March 10 from 10am – 3pmADMISSION:
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Children under 7 years old – free
Veterans free Friday w/ IDCONTACT:
Mark Oquisanti and Ali Culkey
860-883-5485 or 860-833-4216

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 Mar 08 – Mar 10, 2019

Pollard to enter 57th Vermont Milk Bowl

 

 Georgia’s Andrew “Bubba” Pollard, seen here celebrating a win at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway in February, has announced plans to enter the 57th Vermont Milk Bowl at Thunder Road. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 Bubba Pollard has won some of the biggest Late Model and Super Late Model races in North America and will take on the Milk Bowl this September. (Speed51.com photo)

Barre, VT – One of the most accomplished Late Model and Super Late Model racers in North America will be coming to Barre’s Thunder Road Speedbowl this fall. Senoia, GA’s Andrew “Bubba” Pollard has announced plans to enter the 57th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29.

Pollard will attempt to make “The Toughest Short Track Race in North America” the latest crown jewel for his growing legend. The third-generation racer has triumphed in numerous major short track asphalt racing events throughout the United States and Canada. He expressed interest in running the Milk Bowl during an appearance on Speed51’s The Morning Bullring talk show and will now travel to Barre, VT in September to do so.

“Over the last few years I never really thought I’d have the chance to do some of the races I’ve done and race at some of the places I’ve raced,” Pollard recently told Speed51.com. “I’ve been really fortunate to have good people and good sponsors. When you surround yourself with good people, good things come and I think that’s part of it. We’ve been able to make contacts, win races and I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to be able to do this. It will be a fun trip and hopefully we can have a good time and do good.”

“I’ve watched a couple of YouTube videos and I watched the race last year; it seems like a pretty cool race,” he added. “You don’t know what to expect when you get there, but it seems like it would fit my driving style of what I like to do and how I race – watching videos and things like that, seeing all the people who have won the race.  There are some all-time greats that have won that race.”

At age 31, Pollard’s short track racing résumé is already one of the most impressive on record. He has wins in nationally-recognized events such as the All-American 400, the Canadian Short Track Nationals, the Slinger Nationals, the Money in the Bank 150, and the Snowflake 100. He came to Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway last August and won the Oxford 250 in his first attempt at the historic event.

Pollard also has a track championship at Georgia’s Senoia Raceway and titles in the Southern Super Series, Sunoco Gulf Coast Championship Series, and Viper Pro Late Model Series. He recently was crowned the 2019 World Series of Asphalt Racing Super Late Model Champion at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway during Daytona Speedweeks.

For the 57th Vermont Milk Bowl, Pollard will drive an American Canadian Tour (ACT)-type Late Model for Joe Polewarczyk and Joey Pole Racing. Pollard and Joey Polewarczyk Jr. have raced Super Late Models against each other multiple times in recent years, striking the connection that helped lead to their Milk Bowl deal. Pollard also told Speed51.com that, if all goes well, he hopes to bring his Super Late Model to race in the Pro All Stars Series 150 the night before the Milk Bowl so he can get more experience at the track.

“I met Bubba a couple years ago when we went to Michigan to go run the Money in the Bank 150, and we chatted a little bit here and there,” Polewarczyk said. “Then at the Oxford 250 this past year, he won and we finished second, and post-race we talked for a while. Then this deal was getting put together where he wanted to come to Thunder Road. And what better way than to get him in one of our cars? We’ll give him the best that we can, and everything else he gets in, he wins. Hopefully we can have a 1-2 finish with the #97NH in front, but we’ll see what happens.”

It will be the second time Joey Pole Racing has helped a nationally-known “invader” tackle the high banks. The team also prepared the car driven by three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart when he ran the Vermont Governor’s Cup in 2009, which was won by “Joey Pole”.

“It’s crazy to think that deal with Tony Stewart was 10 years ago,” Pole remarked. “But this brings back a lot of memories like that. It’s exciting. Bubba’s a big deal for short track racing. He lives and breathes it, and people know that, and he’s well-known throughout the whole country. I’m interested to see what he thinks of Thunder Road and the ACT Late Models. I just think people are going to be excited to see him there.”

The Milk Bowl was first conceived by Thunder Road co-founder Ken Squier in 1962. It is known throughout the country both for its unique 3-segment format and a victory celebration where the winner kisses a Vermont dairy cow. The most recent edition was featured on MAVTV’s “Short Track America” television series produced by Speed51.

The 57th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank caps off the 60th season of racing at the “Nation’s Site of Excitement”. The Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models will hold time trials and 50-lap qualifying races on Saturday, September 28 to help set the starting field with the three-segment Milk Bowl on Sunday, September 29. The Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, Allen Lumber Street Stocks, and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors will also be in action throughout the weekend.

Source: Michael R. Stridsberg

Thunder Road Speedbowl
Media Director
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O’Sullivan branching out in 2019 with Bullring Bash

PHOTO: John O’Sullivan will run the Bullring Bash MSD Legends in 2019 as part of his plan to race at other tracks beyond his New London-Waterford Speedbowl roots. (courtesy photo)
Attleboro, Massachusetts (February 27, 2019) — One of the Northeast’s top young Legend Car drivers will expand beyond his Connecticut roots in 2019 with the Bullring Bash Quarter Mile Challenge. Salem, CT’s John O’Sullivan has sent in his entry for the Bullring Bash MSD Legends and plans to run each of the three $1,500-to-win all-star events.“Once we saw this was going to be a series that wasn’t a full 20-race schedule and was short where we could do it, we talked and decided (running) it was going to be a no-brainer,” O’Sullivan said. “The best guys in the Northeast are going to be racing here, and it has the top payouts in the Northeast. So it’s kind of a no-brainer to go run it, see how you stack up, and get some extra cash.”

O’Sullivan has been one of the drivers to beat in multiple divisions at The New London-Waterford Speedbowl the past two seasons. In 2017, he finished second in both the Wednesday Pro Legends and Saturday Masters Legends divisions with three combined wins. O’Sullivan also finished third in SK Lite Modified points that year.

For 2018, he concentrated his Legend Car efforts on the Wednesday Legends series, taking second in the final standings again with five wins. In the SK Lite Mods, he ended up seventh in points despite only starting 10 of the 13 events. In addition, O’Sullivan finished second in a NELCAR Legends event at Star Speedway in September.

The 2019 season will see O’Sullivan branch out beyond his home track. He stated that he is not racing weekly at any tracks; instead, he and his team will travel around the region to various speedways with a focus on having fun and trying to win races. O’Sullivan already started his 2019 campaign by heading to Inverness, FL’s Citrus County Speedway for the five-race Pro Legends series of the 22nd Annual Winter Nationals as part of Speedweeks.

Later this year, he will take on N. Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain Motorsports Park and Barre, VT’s Thunder Road Speedbowl for the first time as part of the Bullring Bash. O’Sullivan’s #51 will carry sponsorship from SERVPRO of Windham County (CT), Bozrah Collison, and Critical Signs at the three events.

“It’s going to be different,” O’Sullivan said. “I’ve never even been to either track to watch a race, and I haven’t seen any video on either track. So practice is going to be very key. We’re going to have to learn the track very fast and see how quickly we can learn it, adapt to it, and what we can do to make it work.”

Luckily, O’Sullivan will have additional feedback to work with. For his Bullring Bash MSD Legends campaign, O’Sullivan is part a two-car effort with his friend Jordan Churchill, who ran his back-up car six times in 2018. Jordan’s father Wally will be the crew chief for both cars.

“It’s going to be huge,” O’Sullivan remarked. “Jordan and I started the same year in Legend Cars, and I had never raced anything before a Legend Car, so it was huge to get into it with somebody you know. Our friendship has just grown from there, and his dad is very, very good with setups. With our setup at Waterford last year, we won nearly half the races we entered. His dad is very smart, and Jordan is a good driver, so we have two cars to try things, learn, and see what we can do.”

“I think this series is huge,” he concluded. “I know there’s a lot of people talking about it, and there’s a lot of people thinking of going. The payout alone is going to attract people. Then once you talk about it being a little series, people are going to want to go for a couple extra races and not just one big-money race.”

The Bullring Bash Quarter Mile Challenge will have additional announcements regarding registered teams, sponsors, officials, and much more in the coming weeks.
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