Apr 11, 2011 | North East Mini Stock Tour
The North East Mini Stock Tour (NEMST) is in final preparations to start their third full season of competition. Opening day for the exciting tour is slated for April 30 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine. Tour founder Bob Guptill and his officials have been very busy finalizing plans and working on some special promotions and offers.
Texas Roadhouse restaurants of New England have signed on to be the NEMST’s title sponsor for the 2011 season. The grassroots growing efforts of the NEMST match up perfectly with the basic legendary principles of Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse will be offering free entrée passes to all season registered drivers this season. There will also be many publicity and autograph sessions available in many of the restaurants various locations throughout the New England region. “The huge cross marketing opportunities are really going to help the NEMST jump to the next step and help make this the premier racing series in New England. Combining the winning combinations of Texas Roadhouse and the NEMST this will for sure have a profound effect on the local racing scene all over the region.” Guptill said. (more…)
Apr 11, 2011 | PASS
Colorado native takes home the big payday in North Carolina
With 77 drivers making their way to North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) April 7th – 10th to try and win the “THE RACE” Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Parts, only one driver could go home with the $75,000.00 winner’s purse. At the end of 300 laps of competition, Colorado’s Chris Eggleston crossed under the checkered flag first to win the historic event.
“Holy cow! That is my initial thought,” said a happy Eggleston in victory lane. “This deal didn’t come together until two weeks ago. Crew chief Butch Miller gave me a call, said he got a sponsor, and decided to let me come on out and drive. He has never steered me wrong. I am so happy!”
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Apr 10, 2011 | PASS
Veteran Racer Goes Back to Victory Lane in Prelude to PASS South Super Late Model 300-Lap Feature
North Wilkesboro NC (4/10) Modifieds made their return to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) as part of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products “THE RACE” event on Sunday, April 10th. After Jimmy Zacharias dominated the first half of the 100-lap event, veteran Modified driver Junior Miller drove his car to victory lane, taking the win in the prelude race to THE RACE.
Zacharias got the jump on the 11-car field at the drop of the green flag, driving off from the field with Miller working his way to second. A few laps later, John Markovic moved his way to third, then to second with Jason Myers working his way to third. (more…)
Apr 10, 2011 | American Canadian Tour, NE Racing News
CRAZY EIGHTS: Brian Hoar Sets Sights On Record 8th Title
7-Time ACT Champion Making Room For One More Trophy
WILLISTON, Vt. – Brian Hoar’s name is stamped all over the ACT Late Model Tour record book, from front cover to rear with nary a page that doesn’t have his name somewhere.
His 28 victories are the most in ACT history. No one else has won five races in a season, a feat Hoar accomplished during his 1999 title run. His seven series championships tie him with Jean-Paul Cyr for the most by a driver.
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Apr 9, 2011 | PASS
44 Drivers Set to Take the Green Flag for $75,000.00 Sunday Afternoon
A total of 77 drivers entered the gates at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) this weekend to partake in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products “THE RACE,” which is scheduled to take place Sunday afternoon, April 10th. After qualifying, heat races and a couple last chance events, the 44-car field is set to take the green flag at the historic North Carolina track, where the winner will take home $75,000.00, along with five drivers eligible for the additional $25,000.00 bonus.
On Friday, Stephen Nasse etched his name in the record books, earning the McGunegill Engine Performance Fast Time Award with a new track record of 18.700 seconds. Justin Wakefield, Ryan Moore, Brian Ickler, Bubba Pollard, Augie Grill, Pat Kelly, Andy Loden, Johnny Clark, Jay Fogleman, Cale Gale, Kenzie Ruston, Trevor Sanborn, TJ Reaid and Chris Eggleston all locked themselves into the field as the fastest 15 during qualifying. The top-10 drivers redrew for their starting positions, with Clark and Fogleman starting THE RACE on the front row followed by Kelly, Loden, Grill, Pollard, Wakefield, Moore, Ickler and Nasse. (more…)
Apr 9, 2011 | PASS
North Wilkesboro NC ( 4/9) Rain moved in over North Wilkesboro Speedway immediately after the field was set for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products THE RACE, forcing a one day postponement of the $75,000.00 to win short track spectacular until Sunday April 10.
On Sunday the pit area will open at 10:00 AM and the spectator grandstands at 11:00 AM. Tickets are available at the gate for tomorrow’s rescheduled event.
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