ECS Snocross News: Carrabassett Valley, ME, Event Preview

Long awaited return to Maine on tap for East Coast Snocross series,
Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction

ECS Snocross

CHESHIRE, Conn. – It’s no secret that Maine has some of the finest snowmobile trails in the country, and is also home to thousands of race fans with numerous active paved ovals in the state.

Now, after a five-year absence, all of those sled-loving powersports and racing enthusiasts have reason to cheer. Championship snowmobile racing finally makes a long-awaited return to the Pine Tree state, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) invades Carrabassett Valley on Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, at the Sugarloaf Regional Airport.
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Theriault and BKR Head To Rattler 250 This Weekend

Austin Theriault: The Rattler 250
South Alabama Speedway Race Preview

THE STORY

Brad Keselowski Racing development driver Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, Maine, heads back to the track for the 36th annual Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Ala., on Sunday, March 4. Theriault is making his fourth career start in the BKR No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Dodge Super Late Model after making his 2012 debut in the car with an eighth-place finish at Speedfest in January. Theriault has never raced on the .400-mile banked oval.

THE FACTS
WHO: Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, Maine
TEAM: Brad Keselowski Racing No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Dodge
CREW CHIEF: Gary Crooks, Mooresville, N.C.

BEST CAREER RATTLER 250 FINISH: N/A
LAST RACE AT SOUTH ALABAMA SPEEDWAY: N/A

WHAT: The Rattler 250
WHERE: South Alabama Speedway, Kinston, Ala. (.400-mile banked oval)
WHEN: Qualifying, 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3; Race, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4

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New England Based Bond Auto to Sponsor American-Canadian Tour Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

LOUDON, N.H. (Feb. 16, 2012) – They provide the parts that create a winning ride and now they’ll be there in victory lane no matter who wins the American-Canadian Tour race on Saturday, Sept. 22. New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced today that Bond Auto, a New England based full service auto parts retail and wholesale store, will be the title sponsor for the ACT Invitational during the fall NASCAR weekend.

The Bond Auto Parts ACT Invitational will be part of “The Magic Mile’s” short track Saturday Showdown during the SYLVANIA 300 weekend. The thrilling day features, NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East New Hampshire 100 and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour F.W. Webb 100. Last year, it was Rowley, Mass. native Eddie MacDonald who raced his way from 25th to first in just a few laps, capturing the checkered flag.
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