Aug 26, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, Wiscasset Speedway
JIMMY CHILDS BRINGS HOME FIRST SEASON WIN AT WISCASSET
By Lisa Maguire
Wiscasset Speedway had a lot of action last Saturday. On the roster was its group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Truck, Outlaw Mini’s, and Late Model Sportsman. The Wicked Good Vintage Racers were the flex race of the week. The bright lights of Wiscasset lit up the track just as the feature racing began. At the conclusion of six exciting races, the crowd cheered as the sky was lit up once again with a spectacular display of fireworks compliments of Central Maine Pyrotechnics.
First on the track were two Wicked Good Vintage Racer (WGVR) features. The first division was a twenty lap Late Model WGVR feature. In the pole position was the No. 87 driven by Larry Wade. Behind him was the No. 97 of Dean Grant and Scott Tucker’s No. OJR. There was an early caution in the race, and when the dust cleared, the No. 151 of Rose Gerry had moved to first. In second was the No. M16 of Mark Thurlow. Grant was in third place.
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Aug 19, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
By Lisa Maguire
Last Saturday at Wiscasset Speedway was bright and sunny. Fans gathered at the Speedway for the planned Fan Appreciation Day festivities. There was a car show at the speedway, with numerous cars both old and new. The car show entrants also had the opportunity to parade some laps around the speedway in their cars. There were kids bicycle races on the race track during intermission. Additionally, the drivers gathered on the track to greet fans and sign autographs prior to race time. Presented Saturday were its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Super Stock, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and Thunder 4. After the races were completed the fans cheered as a display of fireworks brightened the Wiscasset sky.
First on the track were the Thunder 4’s for a fifteen lap feature race. Pete McCollett was in the pole position in the No. 20. Behind him were Adam Armstrong of the 31X and Leandra Martin driving the No. 31. There was plenty of action and numerous leader changes right from the start. Martin passed Armstrong in turn one on the outside, and took second before the first lap was even completed. The cars raced several laps with no leader changes.
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Aug 19, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY TOP FIVE OFFICIAL FINISH AUGUST 17, 2013
THUNDER 4’S (15 LAPS)
1. #20 Pete McCollett, Readfield
2. #13 Cody Tribbett, Richmond
3. #5 Ryan Chadwick, Wiscasset
4. #11 Kevin Sherman, Wiscasset
5. #31X Adam Armstrong, Bath
SUPER STOCK (25 LAPS)
1. #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset
2. #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset
3. #1 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich
4. #3 Bobby Mesimer, Woolwich
5. #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset
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Aug 12, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
By Lisa Maguire
Last Saturday was a great day for racing at the Wiscasset Speedway. The day was warm and sunny, and the grandstands were filled with people ready to watch some racing action. On the schedule was the group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Truck, Outlaw Mini’s, and Late Model Sportsman.
First on the track were the Strictly Street’s for a twenty lap race. The No. 39 of Gerard Freve was in the pole position. Behind him were Guy Childs in the No. 5 and Ben Erskine of the No. 43. During the first lap around the track, Childs passed Freve on the outside of turn three for the lead. Moving up quickly from a sixth place starting position was the No. 32 of Tasha Dyer. Dyer had navigated her Morse and Doak Builders Chevy through the pack, and during lap two passed Freve for second. Coming up behind Freve and Dyer was the No. 26 driven by Corey Morgan. Morgan passed Freve for third on the outside of the front stretch coming out of turn four during lap two.
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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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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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