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Justin Bonsignore to drive Ted Christopher’s back-up TQ at Atlantic City, NJ on Jan. 30-31.

 

Defending Valenti Modified Racing Series Champion Justin Bonsignore will drive Ted Christopher's back-up TQ Midget at the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Jan.30-31.  (Credit: NASCR Home Tracks photo.

Defending Valenti Modified Racing Series Champion Justin Bonsignore will drive Ted Christopher’s back-up TQ Midget at the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Jan.30-31. (Credit: NASCAR Home Tracks photo.

By Lou Modestino

With eight TQ Midget Indoor Race victories registered in Len Samons Motorsports Productions (LSMP), Ted Christopher of Plainville, Ct., is far and away the most prolific winner. Christopher’s driving talents are matched by his engineering skills; his car is a custom built machine with numerous unique design attributes. Continue reading

Devil’s Bowl Speedway releases 19-event schedule for 2015

Devil's Bowl Speedway will offer a diverse schedule schedule of both paved and dirt track racing in 2015.  (Credit: Devil's Bowl Speedway photo.)

Devil’s Bowl Speedway will offer a diverse 19 race schedule of both paved and dirt track racing in 2015. (Credit: Devil’s Bowl Speedway photo.)

By Lou Modestino

Devil’s Bowl Speedway has released an exciting new 19-event stock car racing schedule for its 49th season in 2015, providing something for fans of all types of action. From May to early October, 14 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series events will be contested on the half-mile asphalt oval with an expanded five-event slate on the new one-third-mile clay surface on The Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl. Continue reading

NASCAR Modified star Charlie Jarzombek to be inducted in the Class of 2015 of the NY State Hall of Fame on Jan. 24

The late Charlie Jarzombek will be inducted into the NY State Racing HOF on Jan 24, 2015.  (Credit: NASCAR archives.)

The late Charlie Jarzombek will be inducted into the NY State Racing HOF on Jan 24, 2015. (Credit: NASCAR archives.)

By Lou Modestino

A trio of outstanding drivers and two highly respected promoters will comprise the 2015 Hall of Fame class of the New York State Stock Car Association. Dirt track heroes Pete Bicknell and Kenny Brightbill will be joined by the late asphalt star Charlie Jarzombek on the driver’s side, while Marcia Wetmore and Howard Commander were elected for their accomplishments in speedway management and promotion. Continue reading

John McCarthy engineer, midget and vintage racing organizer passes away

John McCarthy led a a busy and interesting life over his 84-years. (Credit: NEAR HOF photo)

John McCarthy led a a busy and interesting life over his 84-years. (Credit: NEAR HOF photo)

By Lou Modestino

John L. McCarthy, 84, a long-time resident of Tilton, NH died at his home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, after a period of declining health. Continue reading

NEMA gets a new BOD and President-Russ Stoehr of Bridgewater

Carver's Russ Stoehr has taken the reins of NEMA from Brockton's Mike Scrivani in the clubs recent election.  (Credit: NEMA photo.)

Carver’s Russ Stoehr has taken the reins of NEMA from Brockton’s Mike Scrivani in the clubs recent election. (Credit: NEMA photo.)

 

By Lou Modestino

NEMA held its annual membership meeting this past Sunday at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park clubhouse, with a strong showing of general members present. At the top of the agenda was a preview into the 2015 schedule, which will feature 3 events at Thompson, as well as events at Oswego, Seekonk, Monadnock, Evans Mills, Wiscasset, LEE USA and White Mountain – with tentative dates held for Waterford Speedbowl, Twin State, and Chemung, NY. Continue reading

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

Quebec’s Patrick Laperle wins the ACT International at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY

Quebec's Patrick Leperle cleaned up and took home the lion's share of the International 300 ACT Tour race at the Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY.  (Credit: :ACT Tour photo)

Quebec’s Patrick Leperle cleaned up and took home the lion’s share of the International 300 ACT Tour race at the Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY. (Credit: :ACT Tour photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

Patrick Laperle of St-Denis, Quebec has won nearly every big event the American Canadian Tour sanctions, but none match his $26,800 ACT International win at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, New York on Saturday, July 20. The former ACT and Serie ACT Champion battled by Nick Sweet over the final 20 laps of the third segment to claim the segment and overall win with finishes of 2nd, 3rd, 1st for a combined winning score of 6.

Barre’s Nick Sweet started sixth in the first 50 lap segment and took home the win followed closely by Laperle and Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. The trio then flew through the field in the 75 lap second segment using all three lanes around the ½-mile speedway. Polewarczyk claimed second followed by Laperle in third and Sweet in fourth setting up a three way tie with five combined points each for the trio heading into the final segment.

When the green flag flew on the third and final segment of 75 laps Sweet and Laperle began their march to the front, while Polewarczyk was held up in the heavy traffic. Polewarczyk suffered minor front end damage during the early stages of the event allowing Sweet and Laperle to duke it out.

Laperle followed Sweet through the field again taking advantage of Airborne’s three lanes. Sweet got to the point on lap 46, while Laperle moved into second following a lap 49 restart. Laperle hung tight to his bumper until Sweet slid up the track, giving Laperle the hole he needed. The pair remained side-by-side swapping the lead several times over the final 20 laps, while Sweet managed to lead at the start/finish line nearly every time in the outside lane. With just under five laps to go, Sweet slipped back giving Laperle the lead and the win.

The Quebecer rode to the $26,800 win over the final laps. Sweet and Polewarczyk completed the top three overall, while Brian Hoar used a second segment win and a third segment third to claim fourth. Three more Quebec drivers in Jean-François Déry, Alex Labbe and Jonathan Bouvrette took the fourth through seventh positions. Ben Lynch, rookie Brandon Atkins and Emily Packard completed the overall top ten.

On top of the $25,000 purse check, Laperle adds another $1,000 for the Bond ACT Invitational bonus and a qualifying spot in the event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH on Saturday, September 20. He also pocketed the $500 Ford Blue Oval bonus and $300 in lap money to bring his total unofficially to $26,800.

The three segment 200 total lap event was completed in just over an hour and a half with nine total cautions.

The ACT U.S. Tour heads next to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME on Saturday, August 9 for their 7th point counting event of the season. The Quebec-based Serie ACT has their 6th point counting event at Circuit Riverside Speedway in St-Croix, QC on Saturday, August 2.

ACT International 300 Unofficial Results
American Canadian Tour Late Models
Airborne Speedway – Plattsburgh, NY
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Pos. Driver, Hometown, Seg. 1, Seg. 2, Seg. 3, TOTAL
1. Patrick Laperle, St-Denis, QC, 2, 3, 1, 6

2. Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 1, 4, 2, 7

3. Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, NH, 3, 2, 6, 11

4. Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 13, 1, 3, 17

5. Jean-Francois Dery, Quebec, QC, 4, 12, 5, 21

6. Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC, 5, 6, 10, 21

7. Jonathan Bouvrette, Blainville, QC, 11, 7, 4, 22

8. Ben Lynch, Huntersville, NC, 6, 13, 7, 26

9. #Brandon Atkins, AuSable Forks, NY, 7, 10, 12, 29

10. Emily Packard, E. Montpelier, VT, 12, 11, 8, 31

11. Jeff White, Winthrop, ME, 9, 5, 23, 37

12. Todd Davis, Claremont, NH, 10, 15, 14, 39

13. Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 8, 9, 24, 41

14. Eric Chase, Milton, VT, 14, 18, 11, 43

15. Rowland Robinson Jr., Steuben, ME, 17, 19, 9, 45

16. Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT, 15, 14, 16, 45

17. #Lance Allen, Barre, VT, 16, 17, 13, 46

18. Bobby Therrien, Hinesburg, VT, 23, 8, 17, 48

19. Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT, 19, 16, 15, 50

20. Jason Corliss, Barre, VT, 20, 20, 21, 61

21. #Matt Anderson, Franklin, NH, 22, 22, 20, 64

22. Boomer Morris, Barre, VT, 18, 21, 25, 64

23. Rejean Plante, St-Hyacinthe, QC, 25, 23, 19, 67

24. #Mike Ziter, Williamstown, VT, 28, 24, 18, 70

25. Patrick Emerling, Orchard Park, NY, 24, 25, 22, 71

26. #John Falconi, Oakham, MA, 21, 26, 25, 72

27. Kyle Welch, Newport, NH, 26, 27, 25, 78

28. Nick Lagoy, Plattsburgh, NY, 27, 27, 25, 79
Lap Leaders:

Segment #1 -Bobby Therrien, 1-2; Brian Hoar, 3-19; Nick Sweet, 20-22; Hoar, 23; Sweet, 24-50; Segment #2 – Bobby Therrien, 1-40; Brian Hoar, 41-50;

Segment #3 – Rowland Robinson, Jr., 1-3; Eric Chase, 4-11; Robinson, 12-13; Chase, 14; Robinson, 15-45; Nick Sweet, 46-63; Patrick Laperle, 64; Sweet, 65-70, Laperle 71-75.

Time of Race: 1:32:12 – Segment #1: 31:30; Segment #2: 31:40; Segment #3: 29:02.

Cautions: 9 (Segment #1 – 5: Laps 2, 19, 22, 23, 28) (Segment #2 – 2: Laps 2, 40) (Segment #3 – 2: Laps 39, 49)

Bobby Santos was content to finish second in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Waterford

 

 

Bobby Santos,III won the NASCAR Wheden Modified Tour race at Waterford at the wheel of Sal Tinio's machine.(Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Bobby Santos,III won the NASCAR Wheden Modified Tour race at Waterford at the wheel of Sal Tinio’s machine.(Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

By Lou Modestino

Bobby Santos followed Donny Lia for much of the first half of Saturday night’s race. But Santos wasn’t content to finish second. Continue reading

Seth Carlson wins NEMA main at Evans Mills Speedway in NY

 

Seth Carlson likes to race in NY State because he does well there. (Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

Seth Carlson likes to race in NY State because he does well there. (Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

By Lou Modestino

“I just love these New York tracks” Brimfield, CT resident Seth Carlson (#71) stated after his second New York state win in as many years. Seth claimed the 2013 Oswego, NY feature last fall. Continue reading

Rhode Island’s Ray Parent battled his way to victory lane in the ACT 100 at Airborne Speedway

Ray Parent of Tiverton, RI won the ACT race at Airborne Speedway in Plattsbrugh, NY and also got a guaranteed spot in the field for the ACT race at NHMS in Loudon, NH.  Parent is also a past winner of that event at NHMS. (Credit: ACT Tour photo)

Ray Parent of Tiverton, RI won the ACT race at Airborne Speedway in Plattsbrugh, NY and also got a guaranteed spot in the field for the ACT race at NHMS in Loudon, NH. Parent is also a past winner of that event at NHMS. (Credit: ACT Tour photo)

By Lou Modestino

Tiverton’,Rhode Island’s Ray Parent battled through an intense final six laps to claim his first career American Canadian Tour point counting event victory in the Airborne 100 at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY on Saturday, May 17. Parent edged Quebec’s Jonathan Bouvrette by half a car length at the checkered flag and New Hampshire’s Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. took third. It was the ACT Late Model Tour’s 250th event since its inception in 1992.

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