DALE SHAW SCORES PRO LATE MODEL WIN IN OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES OPENER

Apr 28, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Oxford Plains Speedway

oxfordOxford, Maine – Dale Shaw of Center Conway, New Hampshire outgunned Buckfield’s T.J. Brackett on a mid-race restart, then held off both Brackett and Tommy Ricker of Poland on a couple of subsequent restarts to win the 40-lap Pro Late Model main event in the Championship Series points opener at Oxford Plains Speedway Sunday afternoon. Kurt Hewins of Leeds, Rob Greenleaf of Bath and Corey Morgan of Lewiston were also triumphant in feature events on the program’s undercard.

Brackett led the top-tier main event for more than half the distance, holding off Shaw and Ricker until the eventual winner made a bold, three-wide move pay off entering turn one. Ricker and, especially, Brackett kept the pressure on the former NASCAR Busch North Series champion until the checkered flag waved, but couldn’t get by the wily veteran once he was in command.
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Darin Ripley Returns to Wiscasset Speedway and Triumphs

Apr 28, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway

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WISCASSET SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE (APRIL 27, 2013)

Darin Ripley Returns to Wiscasset Speedway and Triumphs

By Lisa Maguire

It was a bright sunny day at the Wiscasset Speedway this past Saturday.  Race fans came out in force to enjoy the beautiful weather and cheer for their favorite drivers.  On the schedule this week was the division two racing group which included: Outlaw Mini’s, Mini Trucks, Late Model Sportsman, and Strictly Streets.  The flex race of the week was a 100 lap Enduro race.

When the Late Model Sportsmen came onto the track, there was plenty of action in the 35 lap feature.  No. 14, Bryan Robbins took the pole, and found himself in an immediate battle to retain his position.  Right behind him was Darin Ripley driving No. 09 and Steve Reno in the No. 8.  During heavy racing, Ripley watched for an opportunity to pass to Robbins.  During lap seven, his chance came when Robbins got loose on turn four.  Ripley roared up beside Robbins and passed on the outside, taking the lead.  Reno slipped to third and found himself holding off TJ Watson in the No. 04. (more…)