Sep 9, 2008 | Unity Raceway
The pending threat of a hurricane didn't keep the Unity drivers from putting on a fantastic show. Kyle Gallant jumped to the early heat race lead in the Men's Peanut division. Ryan Ripley clears the field from his rear starting position. Ripley cruises on the inside of the track to pass Gallant and take the heat race win. The feature again saw Gallant jump to the early race lead. Matt Shaw takes over second. Cody Sleeper and Chris Williams clear the field and start looking for the lead pair. Ryan Ripley has already broken into the top five from his rear starting position. Ripley uses the outside to take fourth away from Williams. Sleeper has moved around Shaw and is gaining on Gallant. Ripley moves around the Shaw machine and starts reeling in the leaders. Ricky Palmer, making his debut in the Men's Peanuts division, moves around Williams for fifth. Ripley has caught the lead pair. Three way battle for first. Sleeper tries the inside line for the lead around Gallant. Sleeper clears Gallant pulling Ripley thru for second. The caution flag would fly bringing the field together. Ripley jumps to the lead. Sleeper follows in second. The battle is for third between Gallant and Palmer. Palmer takes over third. Sleeper has caught Ripley. The pair go nose to tail to the finish line. Ripley takes the checkered. Sleeper follows a very close second. Palmer finishes third but does not pass post race inspection. This moves Gallant to victory lane in third. Matt Shaw has a fine run in fourth. Chris Williams has a great run finishing out the top five.
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Aug 31, 2008 | Unity Raceway
The cloudy morning turned into a wonderful afternoon for the final race of August. The crowd was there in anticipation of what the Flying Fernald was going to jump thru this year. The fans were pleased to find out it was another mobile home. This year the jumping vehicle was a mini van. The jump had to be just perfect. George again proved to be right on the mark as he cleared the whole trailer on the first jump. The fans were in for a treat as he made the jump a second and third time. The only thing that calmed him down was the van had seen it's better day. We can only wonder what next year will bring.
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Aug 25, 2008 | Unity Raceway
Fan Appreciation/Champions night proved to be fun for young and old. The largest crowd of the season saw the past champions signing autographs, while current drivers filled up the track meeting fans face to face. It was a fun night for all. Track management would like to thank everyone that made this event one to remember.
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Aug 19, 2008 | Unity Raceway
Unity Raceway will celebrate it's 60th Anniversary/Fan Appreciation night on Friday. This celebration will enable fans to mingle with drivers of the past and present. Fans will be able to go onto the track and meet present drivers and see race cars up close. Drivers of the past will be available to chat and sign autographs.
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Aug 18, 2008 | Unity Raceway
After mother nature gave us a rainy week off, the racing returned to Unity Raceway under the watchful eye of the full moon. The Geo & Sons Teen Thunder class was full of excitement. The heat race saw a very slow pace set by the front runners allowing Shelby Kimball to shoot to the early race lead. Ricky Palmer and Jordan Hawes were able to catch the Kimball machine. All three competitors went for the same groove in turn one forcing the trio into the banking. This put Ben Nile in the lead for the heat race win. The feature saw the 68 machine of Brandon Greenleaf jump to the lead when the field got jumbled up on the start. Jeremy Ludden and Ben Nile cleared the traffic and went looking for Brandon Greenleaf. Brandon Greenleaf looses grip over the front stretch lip allowing Ludden and Nile to catch up. Nile and Ludden are able to use the inside groove to clear the slipping Brandon Greenleaf. Nile is having problems with lapped traffic. This allows Ludden to keep up with Nile. Nile crosses the line first for his second win of the season. Ludden continues with is fine runs in second. Brandon Greenleaf follows the pair in third.
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Aug 4, 2008 | Unity Raceway
The weather gods did not dare to interfere with Penny Picard and Dan Sampson "Getting Hitched" at Unity Raceway. Mark Dodge and Rosemary Pillsbury stood in attendance as Track Announcer, Gary Bellefleur, did the honors. With the Sportsman cars of Mike Landry, Brad Bellows, and Mark Dodge in the background, the pair was married on the start/finish line. Family, friends, and fans wished the two a long and happy life together. The crowd was treated to wedding cake delivered by the Jr. Fan Club members.
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