ECS Snocross News: Killington, VT Saturday Recap

Morin, Muller lock up 2011 titles with wins at Pico Mountain for East Coast Snocross series,
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KILLINGTON, Vermont (April 2, 2011) — Veteran snowmobile racers Mathieu Morin and Jacob Muller earned final round wins in their respective divisions and locked up the 2011 class titles Saturday, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Day 1 of its season finale at the beautiful Pico Mountain ski resort.

Morin, of Val-D’Or, QC, took the lead from top qualifier Danny Poirier before the first full lap was completed, then raced away to a convincing victory in the 12-lap Pro Stock final. Red-hot rookie Corin Todd (JAC Racing/Arctic Cat) backed up a pair of third place finishes the previous week with a solid runner-up effort. Minnesota native Matt Piche (Hulten Speed Sports/No. 51) converted the momentum built from his win last week into a fine third-place finish.
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ECS Snocross News: Findley Lake, NY Event Recap

Piche, Morin split Pro finals at Peek’n Peak for East Coast Snocross series,
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Sedlmeier sweeps Semi-Pro classes

FINDLEY LAKE, N.Y. (March 28, 2011) – Veteran snowmobile racers Matt Piche and Mathieu Morin split the Pro finals last weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 8 on the nine-race 2011 schedule at the beautiful Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa.
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A New Race Season and New Racing Opportunities

Story by Chris Roy

Travis Dunbar is making the move this season to compete in the Coors Six Pack Pro Stock Series, which is a 6 race schedule divided between Lee Speedway, in Lee, NH and Canaan Fair Speedway, in Canaan, NH. Travis and the race team along with some new crew members have spent the winter getting the car ready to race, at the Coors Season opener on May 28th at Canaan Speedway.

When he isn’t turning the wrench, Travis has been meeting the fans at the Northeast Motorsports Expo, Auburn show, as well as booking appearances with the Autism Society of Maine. (more…)

COUNTDOWN TO THOMPSON’S ICEBREAKER IS ON

COUNTDOWN TO THOMPSON’S ICEBREAKER IS ON

THOMPSON, CT. The countdown to the 2011 Icebreaker at The Thompson International Speedway is well underway by competitors and New England race fans. The weekend of April 9th & 10th is coming fast and everyone is ready for a brand new racing season to get started.
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Lee USA Speedway Gearing Up For Season Opener

Lee, NH – With the traditional American-Canadian Tour “Governors Cup 150” April 16 & 17, and the 2011 season opener featuring weekly NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing beginning May 6, Lee USA Speedway officials are busily preparing for the new season, the 25th year under the ownership of Red and Judy MacDonald.

The new schedule includes everything from a weekly four-in-one program to special events with the ISMA Supermodifieds, Valenti Modified Racing Series, NEMA Midgets, PASS Super-Late Models, and a special Pro-Stock Series partnered with Canaan Fair Speedway, Canaan, NH.
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THOMPSON’S ICEBREAKER JUST AROUND THE CORNER

THOMPSON’S ICEBREAKER JUST AROUND THE CORNER

THOMPSON, CT The long, hard New England winter has finally lost its grip on the region and one of the first signs of spring, the Icebreaker at Thompson International Speedway, is getting closer by the day. The winter’s snow and ice have finally disappeared. As a result, work on and around the historic speedway has reached a fever pitch in preparation for the season-opening Icebreaker slated for the weekend of April 9 & 10.
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