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Jessey Mueller wins the Northern Modified Challenge Series

Jesse Mueller proved he is capable of driving well on both paved and dirt tracks after he won the Northern Modified Challenge Series. (Credit: Jesse Mueller photo)

Jesse Mueller proved he is capable of driving well on both paved and dirt tracks after he won the Northern Modified Challenge Series. (Credit: Jesse Mueller photo)

By Lou Modestino

Young stock car driver Jessey Mueller has officially been named the champion of the Northern Modified Challenge Series (NMCS). The 19 year-old from Olmstedville, NY put together an impressive run of victories and podium finishes during the season to become the second champion in series history. The NMCS is a unique tour that pits open-wheel Modified stock cars against each other on both asphalt and dirt surfaces. Continue reading

Lt. Governor and ACT driver Phil Scott named Grand Marshall of Battle of the Bowl

Vermont's Phil Scott manages to do well in both his political and race driver careers. (Credit: Phil Scott photo)

Vermont’s Phil Scott manages to do very well in both his political and racing driver careers. (Credit: Phil Scott photo)

By Lou Modestino

Devil’s Bowl Speedway in W. Haven, VT has seen a flurry of activity in recent days as the Rutland County track prepares for its final event of the season. With inaugural “Battle at the Bowl” dirt track championships on the line, the speedway welcomes a new sponsor and an appearance by the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont on Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m.

Lt. Governor Phil Scott (R) has been named the Grand Marshal for the “Vermont Freedom & Unity 100” on Saturday, October 18. The long-time stock car driver is no stranger to Devil’s Bowl, having raced his Late Model asphalt car at the facility. He was a five-term Vermont State Senator (R-Washington County), and is seeking his third term as Lt. Governor. His racing résumé includes championships at Thunder Road Speedbowl, Airborne Park Speedway and on the American-Canadian Tour.

A new sponsor joins the Devil’s Bowl Speedway family as the AutoSaver Group gives its support to the event through its all-new AutoSaver Ford dealership in Comstock, NY and Springfield Buick-GMC in Springfield, VT.

Sportsman Modifieds will run the headline 100-lap race at the AutoSaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC event, with a $2,000 winner’s purse and two championships up for grabs. Vince Quenneville, Jr. leads Adam Pierson by just eight points in the three-race Battle at the Bowl standings, with Kenny Tremont, Jr., Leon Gonyo, and Josh Sunn all within 22 points. The race is also the final event for the Northern Modified Challenge Series with Jessey Mueller looking to wrap up the title over Gonyo and Quenneville.

The Renegade and Mini Stock divisions will crown their champions and each division has a slim three-point margin between the top two drivers. Bill Duprey leads Jamy Begor in the Renegades, while Scott Richner has the edge on Rob Gioia in the Mini Stocks. Also on the card are a $1,000-to-win run for the Sprint Cars of New England and a $1,000-to-win special for Bear Ridge Speedway Sportsman Coupes.

TGhe Grandstands open at 12 noon with hot laps at 1 p.m., Sportsman Modified time trials at 1:30 p.m. and green flag racing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.

62-year old Ron Proctor goes wire-to-wire at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Ron Proctor (center) proves that a senior citizen can still win Modified races. (Credit: New England Racing photo)

Ron Proctor (center) proved that a senior citizen can still win Modified races. (Credit: New England Racing photo)

By Lou Modestino

Devil’s Bowl Speedway crowned its 2014 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series champions during a busy and picturesque Sunday afternoon at the Mekkelsen RV Vermont 200 Championship Weekend. Todd Stone and Robert Gordon became two-time champions on the asphalt, while Jamie Fisher and Chuck Bradford each celebrated their first titles. Continue reading

Jason Durgan takes his first win at Devil’s Bowl

By Lou Modestino

Jason Durgan became a first-time winner at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Friday, June 6, taking the 30-lap Bond Auto Parts Modified event on “Facebook Friday” for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. Durgan, of Morrisonville, NY, headlined a winner’s list that included Robert Bryant, Jr., Robert Gordon, Jake Noble, Scott MacMichael, and Shawn Fountain. Continue reading

Jason Corliss scores first career win at T Road Memorial Day classic

 

Jason Corless scored a big win at T-Road (Credit: ACT Tour photo)

Jason Corless scored a big win at T-Road (Credit: ACT Tour photo)

By Lou Modestino

Barre’s own Jason Corliss scored his first career Thunder Road Late Model win in the 52nd running of the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic. Corliss stole the win with a last lap pass of multi-time Thunder Road Champion Nick Sweet in a photo finish of the first Vermont State Late Model Championship event of the year. Continue reading