AT RACING: Theriault, BKR Head To Berlin Raceway For Prelude To The Battle 75

Jun 1, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, NE Racing News

theriault bkr vlBrad Keselowski Racing: Austin Theriault
Berlin Raceway Race Preview

 

THE STORY

FORT KENT, Maine – Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, Maine, returns to the Brad Keselowski Racing fold for the Prelude To The Battle Budweiser 75 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., on Saturday, June 1. The race is the last chance for teams to race on the flat .438-mile oval before the Battle At Berlin 251 in two weeks. Theriault made his Berlin debut last season in the 251-lap main event, finishing 13th in the CRA Super Series sanctioned event. The driver of the BKR No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Ford Fusion is looking forward to continuing his strong run this season in the BKR Fords while also preparing for one of the summer’s more prestigious Super Late Model races on June 16 at Berlin. Theriault has not finished outside of the Top-10 in seven consecutive Super Late Model races dating back to last season – including a sixth-place effort at Gresham Motorsports Park in the Southern Super Series Racing Radios 125 in April.

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COOLIDGE MOTORSPORTS: Chris Coolidge Ready For Big Rebound At Oxford Plains

May 31, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Oxford Plains Speedway

Chris Coolidge

Oxford Plains Speedway: Chris Coolidge
Oxford Championship Series Race Preview

THE STORY

NORWAY, Maine – Chris Coolidge of Norway, Maine, heads back to Oxford Championship Series competition when the Pro Late Model division returns following an off-weekend for a 40-lap feature at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Friday, May 31. Coolidge climbed to 10th in the point standings after a strong performance last time out in which he lead 35 laps before being collected by a lapped car heading to the checkered flag on the final lap. The No. 72 Bill’s Automotive/Lloyd’s Land Chevrolet made some significant gains with the car’s handling just prior to that most recent event on May 17, and Coolidge believes the car will perform more consistently this weekend.
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PASS Pro Late Models To Take Center Stage At Dillon This Weekend

May 30, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, PASS, Touring Series News

passCHARLOTTE, NC (May 29) – For the first time this season, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Pro Late Models will be the featured division as they headline the First Citizens 200 Saturday night at Dillon Motor Speedway. The 4/10 mile, egg-shaped layout of the Dillon Motor Speedway is a tough challenge to even the most experienced racer and the competition is certainly aware of that factor heading into this weekend. In less than two years though, the PASS Pro Late Models has proven to be one of the country’s top divisions for racers looking to make the step up into a touring division. Already this year, drivers like Tate Fogleman, Cole Timm, Jody Measamer, and Karl Weber have shown glimpses of their potential in the PASS South Super Late Model division thanks in large part to their time racing with the PASS Pro Late Models.

Harrison Burton and Trevor Noles have both found success this season in the PASS Pro Late Models, finishing first and second respectively at Dillon back in March. Since then, Noles has gone on to record three PASS Pro Late Model wins and has become one of the hottest commodities in short track racing. Additionally, Noles made his PASS South Super Late Model debut in the Coulter Motorsports #2 at Southern National Raceway Park where he finished ninth and followed that up by leading laps at South Boston Speedway and finishing 12th. Noles says he is looking forward to showcasing his talent further this weekend at Dillon as the PASS Pro Late Models step into the spotlight.
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WEATHER CANCELS ACTION AT SPEEDWAY 95

May 27, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Speedway 95

Speedway 95For the second time in the month of May, poor weather conditions have caused racing at the 1/3 mile Hermon oval to be cancelled. With the forecast showing no promise, track officials called the program early in the day to give drivers and fans as much notice as possible that the racing program would not be held.
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Ladies Races Scheduled for Wiscasset Speedway

May 25, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, Wiscasset Speedway

Wiscasset2013logoA spring Nor’Easter hit the region on May twenty-fifth and Wiscasset Speedway was forced to call off the scheduled Saturday races. Ken Minott, track promoter said, “Back on Mothers Day weekend we waited til the last minute to cancel. We really thought we had a window of opportunity for the races to carry on. This time it was an easy call because we could see there was no chance of getting it in.”

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action next weekend with its group one rotation of divisions, including: Prostock, Super Stock, Thunder 4’s, and 4-Cylinder Prostocks.
Additionally on the schedule are two make up races from Mother’s Day Weekend: Mini Trucks and Outlaw Mini’s.
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