Wiscasset Speedway Set to Launch 2024 Race Season on Saturday, April 20th 

Written By: Amy Worrey – Chasing the Checkered

For some, it feels like the 2023 race season just came to a close mere minutes ago. For others, it has seemingly been a long and grueling 6 months without the roar of engines at Maine’s biggest and fastest race track, Wiscasset Speedway. 

The track is quickly approaching their 2024 season opener, which is slated for Saturday April 20th at 2:00 pm. As always, track owners Richard & Vanessa Jordan have been hard at work during the off-season making much-needed improvements to the speedway. This year’s upgrades included a new infield pit road, new pit stalls, a new fuel depot and an improved PA system for the pit area. 

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Ashton Burgess Clinches First Career Victory at Wiscasset Speedway

Ashton Burgess emerged triumphant at Wiscasset Speedway, securing his first-ever career victory in the fiercely competitive Strictly Street division. The Saturday night event showcased thrilling races and adrenaline-filled moments that left fans cheering in excitement.

After an unfortunate rainout the previous week, Wiscasset Speedway rebounded with a full Group 2 program, treating the audience to a riveting lineup of races. The action-packed agenda featured the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models, Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, T&L Automotive Modifieds, and the flex Chestnut Auto Roadrunners division.

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