Aug 5, 2013 | Beech Ridge, Maine Race Tracks
Scarborough, ME – Saturday’s NASCAR Nite Pro Series 40-lap feature event winner was won by Alan Tardiff, of Lyman.
At the drop of the green, Durham’s Evan Beaulieu, paced the 19-car field to the green flag and led until lap six when Tardiff captured the lead from the rookie. Tardiff, who started 6th in the feature event was able to gain momentum going into the corner to take the lead from Beaulieu.
Tardiff, led for one lap until a caution flew on lap eight that bunched the field back together. He maintained his lead on the restart, and led until a second caution flew the following lap. Rookie Nick Cusack, of Scarborough, challenged Tardiff for lead on the second restart, but was unsuccessful in his attempt as Tardiff regained the lead going into the corner.
At the halfway mark, hard chargers Tyler King, of Livermore and Bobby Timmons, of Windham, successfully maneuvered their way inside the top five after starting 9th and 10th respectively. With ten laps remaining the final caution flew and set up a 10-lap shootout.
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Aug 5, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY TOP FIVE OFFICIAL FINISH AUGUST 3, 2013
THUNDER 4’S (15 LAPS)
1. #20 Dan Trask, Chelsea
2. #15 Cody Robbins, Winslow
3. #31 Nate Tribbett, Richmond
4. #5 Ryan Chadwick, Wiscasset
5. #31X Adam Armstrong, Bath
SUPER STOCK (20 LAPS)
1. #1 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich
2. #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset
3. #3 Bobby Mesimer, Woolwich
4. #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset
5. #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset
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Aug 1, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Speedway 95
After racing side by side for the first 5 laps of the 25 lap Little Enduro series race number 3 at Speedway 95 Wednesday night, Garett Hayman of Milford pulled ahead of Hampden’s Travis Beale on a lap 6 restart and led the way to the checkered flag, posting his second win in a row. Beale finished the race in second, giving him the overall win in the three race series. Third in the night’s feature was Greenbush driver Chris Carroll, with Rick Gomm of Dixmont and Donny Silva of Hudson finishing fourth and fifth. Following Beale in the final series standings were Rick Gomm in second and Sam Betts of Brewer in third.
Doug Sinclair of Hermon passed Hermon’s Jeff Overlock on lap 15 of the 20 lap Sinclair Towing Pick up Truck feature and went on to take the win. Overlock finished second after an exciting side by side battle with points leader and defending division champion Jim Carr Jr. of Clifton. Overlock beat Carr to the line by mere inches to take the runner up spot. Carr finished third with Corinth’s Peter Drake in fourth. Levant’s Jason Haskell finished fifth.
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Aug 1, 2013 | Beech Ridge, Maine Race Tracks, VALENTI MODIFIED SERIES
Canaan, NH. – The Valenti Modified Racing Series returns to the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, Maine this Saturday night, August 3, and history just may repeat itself.
In seven previous appearances at the famed third-mile oval, Beech Ridge offered up six first-time winners in one way or another. An interesting twist as New England’s premier modified series, chosen the top touring division by Speed 51.com readers, heads up Route 95 to do battle in a 100-lap green flag feature race.
Buxton, Maine veteran David Pinkham scored his first VMRS series win driving the Gary Casella #25 for the first time. The year after saw Dale Evonsion win his first and only VMRS race beating Pinkham to the checkers.
Kirk Alexander won his first VMRS race at Beech Ridge. The following season (2008) Mother Nature claimed bragging rights, her first.
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Jul 30, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
By Lisa Maguire
Last Saturday at the Wiscasset Speedway was a bright and sunny afternoon for the track anniversary celebration. Drivers from the past and present gathered on the track during intermission for special recognition and a ceremony. There were cupcakes for the crowd to celebrate the 44th year of the track. The speedway concession stand was named Wilford’s in honor of the track founder, Wilford Cronk. The grandstands were jammed with fans all eager to see drivers and to watch some racing action. The features began just as the bright lights of Wiscasset began to shine.
The Outlaw Mini race was first on the schedule. This was a quick twenty-five lap feature. The No. 9 of George Fortin was in the pole position, followed by Shawn Kimball in the No. 20 and Jimmy Childs in the No. 10. Fortin was quick to leap to the forefront, with Kimball hot on his heels. However, by midpoint of the race, Fortin had solidified his lead, and he sped to the finish as the victor. Kimball placed second. Childs took third.
Post-race time, Fortin said, “It was a good race, coming out from being wrecked two weeks ago. We worked really hard to get my car back together. I’d like to thank my sponsors, the racetrack, the fans, and my crew chief, Todd Simone.”
A thirty-five lap Late Model Sportsman race was the next crowd pleaser. Starting in the pole position was Allen Moeller driving the No. 4. Nick Reno in the No. 7 and Nick Hinkley in the No. 15 were in the second and third starting positions. There was action from the start. Turn two saw Hinkley move ahead of Nick Reno on the inside, taking second.
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Jul 30, 2013 | Beech Ridge, Maine Race Tracks
Scarborough, ME – Saturday’s NASCAR Nite Pro Series 40-lap feature event was won by Newcastle’s Charlie Colby. With the win, Colby becomes the Pro Series’ second repeat winner in the 2013 season.
At the drop of the green, Durham’s Evan Beaulieu lead the 20-car field to the green flag, but surrendered the lead to Mike Maietta, Jr., of South Portland, the following lap. Maietta led until lap five when Colby was able to gain momentum going into the corner and pass Maietta for the lead.
Colby led until lap eleven when a caution bunched the field back together. On the restart, Colby chose the outside lane choice and it proved successful as he was able to maintain the lead over Maietta.
At the halfway mark, 18-year old Tyler King, of Livermore and veteran Steve Carrier, of Saco were able to safely maneuver their way inside the top-five after starting mid-pack in the field. It was not enough to catch Colby, as he maintained his lead throughout the race to claim his second victory of the 2013 season.
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