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NEMA Lites will make a historic appearance at Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker

Kingston's Randy Cabral will be one of the favorites to win the inaugural NEMA Lites feature at Thompson Speedway's Icebreaker. Because any Thompson checker is a treasure. (Credit: NEMA photo)

Kingston’s Randy Cabral will be one of the favorites to win the inaugural NEMA Lites feature at Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker. Because any Thompson checker is a treasure. (Credit: NEMA photo)

The Northeastern Midget Association has long considered Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) the ultimate “separate the men from the boys” facility. While any Thompson checkered is a treasure, winning the first ever NEMA Lites feature at this year’s ICEBREAKER event will be a goal high on the list of many attendees.

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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 →