Casey Call’s Rocky Road to the Bandolero Championship

DSC_1676story by Chris Roy

Casey Call, of Pembroke NH. Is the 2013 Gifford’s Ice Cream Bandolero Series Champion, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS).   “It’s definitely pretty cool. I never thought going into this year that, I would have done so well so early. I really need to thank Gifford’s Ice Cream and NHMS for getting this series going. It’s definitely been a lot of fun!!”

With 5 wins over the course of the season, Casey had some amazing memories over the season.  “The most memorable moment for me was the race that Jordan and I had a good battle for the win and I was able to get around him on the last lap to win the race!!”

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NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS NORTH For Week of October 7th

The Last Party Weekend at the Lee USA Speedway is just around the corner. The 28th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend presented by Haffner’s will commence October 11, 12, &13. Whether it’s gasoline, propane, or home heating oil, “for more than 80 years, Haffner’s has been dedicated to customer satisfaction with quality service and quality products at competitive prices” and has been a fervent Lee USA Speedway supporter for many years.

Over 300 racing cars from all over the northeast are expected to compete in 14 exciting feature events. All four regular NASCAR Whelen Weekly Racing Series divisions will be in action along with four major racing series events, and cars and competitors from many other New England tracks. Oktoberfest Weekend is traditionally Lee USA’s premier autumn classic and a trophy from Oktoberfest is one that every driver wants.
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NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SCHEDULE FOR 10/7-10/13/13

LOU MODESTINO’S NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SCHEDULE FOR 10/7-10/13/13

Now Through 10/27/13
Heritage Museums & Gardens(67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA)-Driving Your Dreams Imagination In Motion 16 Concept Cars On Display, 9 a.m. Each Day.

Tuesday, 10/8/13
Rite Aid Plaza(Cobb’s Corner, Canton, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10/9/13
New England Dragway(Epping, NH)-Street Night, No Time Grudge Runs, 5 p.m.

Thursday, 10/10/13
Raynham-Taunton Park(Rt. 138, Raynham, MA)-Wheels Of Time Cruise Night, DJ, 4
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Pit Notes: 51st Milk Bowl Practice

troadBarre, VT – A total of 46 American Canadian Tour Late Models were in attendance at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT for Friday’s (October 4) practice session in anticipation of the 51st People’s United Bank Milk Bowl. Practice was delayed and started around 1:30pm due to some showers. The session was extended until 6:00pm to give teams time to get comfortable on the new American Racer tires.

A diverse group of competitors ran near the top of the speed charts all day. Former Milk Bowl Champions Jean-Paul Cyr, Brent Dragon, Brian Hoar, Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Cris Michaud and Dave Pembroke were among them. Several drivers looking for their first career Milk Bowl wins also turned quick laps, including Chip Grenier, Trampas Demers, 2013 Thunder Road Champion Derrick O’Donnell, Cody Blake, Nick Sweet and Stacy Cahoon. A contingent of Quebec stars was also quick in the practice sessions. Alex Labbe and three-time Milk Bowl Champion Patrick Laperle led the way with Alex Labbe, Jonathan Bouvrette and Stephane Descoste not far behind. (more…)

OKTOBERFEST – LEE USA SPEEDWAY

leeThe Last Party Weekend at the Lee USA Speedway is just around the corner.  The 28th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend presented by Haffner’s  will commence October 11, 12, &13. Whether  it’s gasoline, propane, or home heating oil, “for more than 80 years, Haffner’s has been dedicated to customer satisfaction with quality service and quality products at competitive prices” and has been a fervent Lee USA Speedway supporter  for many years.  

Over 300 racing cars from all over the northeast are expected to compete in 14 exciting feature events.  All four regular NASCAR Whelen Weekly Racing Series divisions will be in action along with four major racing series events, and cars and competitors from many other New England tracks.  Oktoberfest Weekend is traditionally Lee USA’s premier autumn classic and a trophy from Oktoberfest is one that every driver wants.

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Second Place For Joey Doiron in Final PASS North Points

1000-DSC_8255Oxford, ME – With one remaining in the Pro All Stars Series North season, Joey Doiron and the 73 Wild Willy’s Burgers/JBJ Machine team was right in the thick of the championship battle.  After relinquishing the top spot in the last race at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Doiron sat just three points behind Cassius Clark going into the final race at Oxford Plains Speedway.  The season began with those tow driver duking it out for the victory, and it was only fitting that they do the same to decide the championship.

Oxford had proven to be one of Doiron’s best tracks during the season, with a few runner up finishes going into this race.  He would start third in his heat qualifying race that would determine the starting lineup for the 48 Super Late Models that showed up to run in the final event.  It didn’t take him long before he was in the lead, and he drove away with the heat win.  This gave Doiron the best possible starting spot for a former winner during the season, 11th spot for the 150 feature event.
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