Fans flocked to Wiscasset Speedway for the first long-distance Pro Stock race of the year, the $3,000-to-win Shipbuilder 100, presented by General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works. The event provided a platform for intense competition among the Pro Stock drivers vying for victory on the track.
The race featured several notable competitors, including Kevin Douglass, who ultimately dominated the field. Beyond the competition, the event sparked discussions among the drivers about their worst racing memories and unforgettable wrecks from their careers, highlighting the highs and lows of motorsports.
With the sun beating down and not a cloud in sight, fans flocked to Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday for the first long-distance Pro Stock race of the year, the $3,000-to-win Shipbuilder 100 presented by General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works.
2025 race winner Nick Hinkley, who also happens to be a BIW employee himself, picked up right where he left off last season and kicked off the day with a heat win for the big race.
The Maine Army National Guard Thunder 4 Minis also joined the program, with David Cook scoring a win in the qualifier and powering to the early lead in the 25-lap feature. There was a heated battle behind him for second in the opening laps of the race, with Gregg Norton taking the spot after Ricky Austin got bent out of shape. Norton continued his pursuit in the laps that followed, all over David Cook for the top spot at halfway. He made his way to Cook’s door on lap 17, only to come to a sudden slow just laps later, dropping out of the pack. David Cook went on to secure the victory, followed by Ricky Austin and Donnie Fletcher.
The Wiscasset Speedway hosted a major event on Saturday, June 16, 2026, as the track welcomed the first long-distance Pro Stock race of the year. The competition drew fans eager to watch the action unfold under the bright sun.
The main attraction was the $3,000-to-win Shipbuilder 100, an event presented by General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works. This long-distance contest provided a significant opportunity for drivers competing in the Pro Stock category at the venue.
Kevin Douglass proved to be the dominant force in the field, securing the victory in the Shipbuilder 100 at Wiscasset Speedway. His performance set the tone for the season’s long-distance racing program at the facility.
Once again, Wiscasset Speedway proved the doubters wrong and beat the weather on Saturday evening, hosting a successful Group 2 program that was presented by the Maine ARMY National Guard.
The racing action kicked off with the 35-lap Pepsi Spotlight feature for the Portland Glass Strictly Streets. Ethan Dinsmore took off with the early lead, but it was utter chaos behind him with 2 and 3-wide battles throughout the entire field. After leading the entire race, Dinsmore came to a sudden slow on the track due to a transmission failure on lap 14, resulting in a premature exit.
Dale Lawrence powered to the lead on the restart and maintained command throughout multiple cautions that followed. “Cowboy” Dan Trask entered the picture just past halfway, climbing to second after starting back in 17th. A late-race caution brought the field back together with just 8 laps to go. This brought opportunity to Trask, who powered to the lead with just 5 laps remaining. As Trask sailed into the victory, Landon Tapley and Chris Burgess (who gained 20 positions) followed in succession, completing the top 3. After scoring his first victory in 7 years, an emotional Trask climbed out of the car and was joined by family & friends. He dedicated his win to his late friend and Wiscasset Speedway Hall of Famer Mike Kimball, who is dearly missed and remembered by many.
