TWO TIME NASCAR CHAMP RANDY LAJOIE TO VISIT WISCASSET SPEEDWAY
Wiscasset Speedway opened its gates on Saturday. The drivers were able to put in practice laps. However, just an hour before race time the rain arrived and the races were called on account of rain.
Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action with double the fun on May 3, 2014 with its group one line up of divisions: Napa Super Street, Prostock, Outlaw Mini, and New England 4 Cylinder Prostocks. Also, being made up this week are the group two lineup of divisions: Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Street, Thunder 4’s and Mini Trucks.
In the pits this weekend is Randy Lajoie, two time Nascar Busch Series Champion. Lajoie was friends with Dale Earnhardt, and after Earnhardt’s death in 2001, he became concerned with safety, and has devoted his time to promote safety. As part of his safety projects, Lajoie is currently on “The Safer Racer Tour.” He goes to tracks all over the country showing drivers the latest safety innovations. Lajoie works with drivers for proper fitting of seats. He also works with drivers to ensure proper installation of safety equipment such as safety belts, window nets, head and neck restraints, and padding inside the car. Lajoie will be in the pits from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM working with drivers and checking their cars for safety, giving them a “safety report card”. Lajoie will also be addressing the drivers at the Drivers Meeting. There will be a possible autograph session.
Pit gates open at 12:00 PM. Grandstand gates open at 3:00 PM. Racing begins at 5:30 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults and children aged seven and older. Kids six and under are free. Pit admission is $20.00. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: http:www.wiscassetspeedway.com.