May 7, 2007 | Wiscasset Speedway
Wiscasset Raceway took the action under the lights Saturday night and while the thermometer was dropping, the early season action was heating up. All six weekly divisions were on the schedule along with the NELCAR Legends and the Teen Divisions taking center stage with a 25 lap main event. Intermittent light rain forced the postponement of the Teen feature, but all other features were run as scheduled. Nick Reno took control of the Late Model 30 lap feature and eventually the Late Model point lead with a dominating wire to wire win.
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Apr 23, 2007 | Wiscasset Speedway
Wiscasset Raceway officially ushered in the start of the 2007 Maine racing season on Saturday afternoon as Delwin Philbrick Well Drilling of Sidney presented Opening Day at the state’s fastest track. The large crowd that packed the stands was greeted by blue skies and temps near 70, making most feel like the one week delay to the start of the season was worth the wait. In the end it was a great day for Chelsea’s Maurice Young and Sidney’s Chris Thorne. Young turned in a dominant win in the 75 lap Strictly Street co-main event, leading the final 70 laps.
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Mar 20, 2007 | Wiscasset Speedway
COASTAL 200 TO HIGHLIGHT 2007 SEASON AT WISCASSET RACEWAY
In less than a month engines will come to life and Wiscasset Raceway will usher in the start of another Maine stock car racing season. Race fans and drivers throughout northern New England are hoping that the recent mid-March snowstorm will be the last and they can set their sights on the start of the 2007 schedule. Wiscasset Raceway will continue its tradition as the first Maine track to open its gates with practice day set for Saturday April 7th and then opening day Saturday April 14th at 2:00pm.
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Dec 13, 2006 | Wiscasset Speedway
WISCASSET RACEWAY AWARDS BANQUET CELEBRATES BEST OF 2006
Wiscasset Raceway put an official end to the 2006 racing season on Friday December 1st in Augusta with its annual awards banquet. Drivers and crews, fans and staff gathered in the Pine Tree Room at the Augusta Civic Center to celebrate the 2006 season with dinner, awards, and dancing. Track announcer Ken Minott acted as master of ceremonies for the evening and handed out trophies and other awards to outstanding drivers in six weekly racing series divisions. Along with trophies for the top 10 in each class, special awards were handed out in each division to recognize Sportsmanship, Outstanding Improvement, and Hard Luck as well as Rookie of the Year and the crowning of 2006 Wiscasset Raceway Driver of the Year. Track photographer Peter Taylor added to the festivities with a video presentation highlighting the year at Maine’s fastest track.
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