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Ryan Bigelow became a first time winner in the NEMA Midgets at Waterford Speedbowl

Ryan Bigelow put his name in the NEMA Midget history book by winning his first race at Waterford Speedbowl's finale.  (Credit: Ryan Bigelow photo)

Ryan Bigelow put his name in the NEMA Midget history book by winning his first race at Waterford Speedbowl’s finale. (Credit: Ryan Bigelow photo)

By Lou Modestino

Some lines were added to the NEMA history book on Sunday when the midgets ran at the Waterford Speedbowl’s Fall Finale. Ryan Bigelow of E. Hampton, CT. became a first time winner in the NEMA Midgets and Ryan Krachun of Neshanic Station, NJ became a first time champion in the Lites. Continue reading

Cabral didn’t disappoint the fans at Oswego Speedway

Kingston's Randy Cabral looks like he's on his way to another NEMA Midget Championship. (Credit: NEMA photo)

Kingston’s Randy Cabral looks like he’s on his way to his fifth NEMA Midget Championship. (Credit: NEMA photo)

By Lou Modestino

Randy Cabral is a one man thrill show. He didn’t disappoint the fans at Oswego Speedway on Sunday night with his demonstration of driving skills and speed on the way to his fifth win of the season. Continue reading

Kingston’s Randy Cabral showed his strength at Star Speedway

 

 

Kingston's Randy Cabral (center) showed that he still has the fortitude to win NEMA Midget features in spite of early season  problems. (Credit: NEMA photo )

Kingston’s Randy Cabral (center) showed that he still has the fortitude to win NEMA Midget features in spite of early season problems. (Credit: NEMA photo )

By Lou Modestino

Randy Cabral showcased his team’s strength of car and driver, Ryan Krachun picked up his first ever NEMA Lite win and Joey Payne bested some of his open-wheel contemporaries in midget action at Epping NH’s Star Speedway on Saturday night. Continue reading

Busy NEMA Midgets head for Waterford Speedbowl Saturday for Wings and Wheels

Randy Cabral of Kingston will be looking for redemption this Saturday night at Waterford Speedbowl's Wings and Wheels. He had a DNF there in the season opener. (Credit: NEMA photo)

Randy Cabral of Kingston will be looking for redemption this Saturday night at Waterford Speedbowl’s Wings and Wheels. He had a DNF there in the season opener. (Credit: NEMA photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

The Northeastern Midget Association’s history book is a big one and you’ll find Gene Angelillo’s name all over it. He is responsible for much of the club’s history throughout the last three decades. Gene, his team and drivers amassed over 100 wins and a record 14 owner championships. Continue reading

Juris Kupris is the first time winner in Shane Hammond Memorial NEMA Lites race at Waterford Speedbowl

Juris Kupris is part of the NEMA Young Lions making the presence know in the NEMA Lite division. Kupris was another first time winner in the Lites at the Waterford Speedbowl. (Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

Juris Kupris (c) is part of the NEMA Young Lions making the presence know in the NEMA Lite division. Kupris was another first time winner in the NEMA Lites at the Waterford Speedbowl. PJ Stergios (l) with Anthony Payne and Deb Marviglio (r) (Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

The Waterford CT Speedbowl is in the Northeastern Midget Association record books as producing the most first time winners of any track on the circuit. It happened again Saturday night. An elated Juris Kupris of Williamsburg, NY raced to his very first victory in the NEMA Lites series. It only took six and a half minutes in the 27 lap flag to flag main event. Continue reading