Darin Ripley Returns to Wiscasset Speedway and Triumphs

Apr 28, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway

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WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE (APRIL 27, 2013)

Darin Ripley Returns to Wiscasset Speedway and Triumphs

By Lisa Maguire

It was a bright sunny day at the Wiscasset Speedway this past Saturday.  Race fans came out in force to enjoy the beautiful weather and cheer for their favorite drivers.  On the schedule this week was the division two racing group which included: Outlaw Mini’s, Mini Trucks, Late Model Sportsman, and Strictly Streets.  The flex race of the week was a 100 lap Enduro race.

When the Late Model Sportsmen came onto the track, there was plenty of action in the 35 lap feature.  No. 14, Bryan Robbins took the pole, and found himself in an immediate battle to retain his position.  Right behind him was Darin Ripley driving No. 09 and Steve Reno in the No. 8.  During heavy racing, Ripley watched for an opportunity to pass to Robbins.  During lap seven, his chance came when Robbins got loose on turn four.  Ripley roared up beside Robbins and passed on the outside, taking the lead.  Reno slipped to third and found himself holding off TJ Watson in the No. 04. (more…)

REID LANPHER: Lanpher Positive After Tough Day At Oxford Plains Speedway in PASS North Series

Apr 24, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Oxford Plains Speedway, PASS, Touring Series News

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PASS North Series: Reid Lanpher
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 OXFORD, Maine – Reid Lanpher of Manchester, Maine, was the unlucky recipient of poor track position throughout the day, and the 14-year-old failed to qualify for the PASS North Series Ripley & Fletcher Ford 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. Lanpher, who regularly drives a Late Model for JR Motorsports, was making his first career appearance at Oxford Plains and was working with veteran NASCAR K&N Pro Series East crew chief Andy Santerre for the first time. Though he did not make the 34-car starting field after starting last in both his first-round qualifier and his consolation-round race, Lanpher was pleased with the information he gained and encouraged by the fact that he only narrowly missed a qualifying spot.

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