Feb 1, 2018 | Snocross, Speedway 95
Patenaude sweeps Pro finals in Maine for ECS Conx2share Series,
Presented by Woody’s Traction and FXR
HERMON, Maine (Jan. 29, 2018) – Vermont veteran Leo Patenaude swept the Pro class finals over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Rounds 3 and 4 on the 15-race 2018 campaign at Del Merritt’s famed Speedway 95.
Patenaude (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) slotted into second at the start of Saturday’s final and took the lead from Mike Pilotte (Team Southside/Polaris) at lap five. Pilotte settled for second, while former national Semi-Pro champion Montana Jess (Triple 9 Optics/Arctic Cat) filled out the podium.
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Jan 25, 2018 | Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, Wiscasset Speedway
Story by Chris Roy
Travis Dunbar of Auburn, Maine will be back in a Pro Stock sponsors by Northeast log sales for the 2018 race season at Wiscasset Speedway. In the off season Travis has been busy, “Working in Biddeford as the IEP Coordinator, spending time with my family, and getting ready for the 2018 race season.”
Last Season Travis raced at OPS in the Bud Super Late Model Series, “We have been racing in the pro stock/super late model division since 2015. After trying the grueling weekly racing schedule at Oxford Plains Speedway, we decided to return to the high banks and bi-weekly racing schedule at Wiscasset Speedway.”
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Jan 23, 2018 | Maine Race Tracks, Snocross, Speedway 95
Speedway 95 next stop for ECS Conx2share series,
Presented by Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Jan. 23, 2018) – After a successful season opener in southwestern New Hampshire, race teams and officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) are headed north for the EMCC Foundation’s Dysart’s Snocross this coming weekend, Jan. 27-28, at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine.
Spectator gates open at 10 a.m. each day. Tickets are $10 per day for adults or $15 for a weekend pass. Children age 7 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Pit passes for those wanting an up-close look at the teams as they work on their machines are available for an extra $10.
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Jan 23, 2018 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway
photo by RPM 360
Story by Chris Roy
Hayden Norris of Gardiner, Maine will be back at Wiscasset Speedway, racing in the N.E. 4-cylinder Pro Series. Last season Hayden finished the season in 7th place. This race season the driver of the 03 is gearing up for victory. “My plans are to focus on racing and work my hardest to improve and win a few races.”
In the off season Hayden has been keeping busy doing other things other than racing. “I have been playing hockey and hanging out with friends while I can. I have had the car done for a while so haven’t had much to do.”
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Jan 19, 2018 | Maine Race Tracks, Mods, PASS, RPM 360, Touring Series News
photo by Karen Re
Story by Chris Roy
The 2018 race season is just around the corner and Kate Re of Lovell, Maine will be starting the next step in her racing career. “My plans for the 2018 season are to get as much seat time and learn as much as possible. I’m excited to try something new and look forward to the season.”
There are a number of different types of race cars and series, so what made Kate decide to race modifieds, this season? “I’ve wanted to race a modified, ever since I started racing. I like the open wheel style of a modified; I always liked racing the Champ karts when I had the chance, they have a similar open wheel style.”
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Jan 14, 2018 | ACT, Maine Race Tracks, NE Racing News, Touring Series News
Waterbury, Vt. – Officials at the American-Canadian Tour (ACT), Thunder Road, and American Racer Tires announced today they have reached a new agreement for American Racer to continue supplying racing tires to both the touring series and race track. The extension of their previous agreement ensures that American Racer will remain the ACT and Thunder Road tire supplier through the 2021 season.
The ACT agreement includes both the U.S.-based ACT Late Model Tour and the Québec-based Série ACT. The two series currently have 19 combined races officially scheduled for 2018 in the U.S. and Canada. Barre, Vermont’s Thunder Road has a 19-race 2018 schedule planned.
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