Dec 6, 2013 | Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, PASS, Touring Series News
Kenley, NC – In one of the most anticipated short track races of the year, Joey Doiron and the 73 Wild Willy’s Burgers/JBJ Machine team made the trip south to Kenley, North Carolina for the 8th annual Mason Dixon Meltdown at Southern National Motorsports Park. It was the final event in the Pro All Stars Series National, which Doiron went into the event trailing Jay Fogelman by 40 points in third place. In their first trip to the high banked 4/10th mile racetrack, they struggled in qualifying but came away with a top five finish after being forced to fight hard throughout the entire 200 lap feature.
The lineup was set by time trials, which differs from the heat races that the PASS North Series uses to set their lineups. Fighting a tight car, Doiron was only able to set the 22nd fastest lap of the 28 cars. (more…)
Dec 3, 2013 | American Canadian Tour, More Maine Racing News, NE Racing News
Waterbury, VT – The American Canadian Tour (ACT) released its 2014 schedule which is highlighted by visits to nine (9) different Northeast tracks. The schedule includes a total of twelve (12) events with nine (9) Championship point counting events and three popular ‘special’ events on the calendar.
The traditional event to open the 2014 campaign on April 12-13 will once again be at the Lee USA Speedway in Lee, New Hampshire. The ACT has been visiting the 1/3 mile oval since Red and Judy MacDonald purchased the speed plant in 1987. “It is just one of those relationships that have endured throughout the past 25 years. We tried to help Red and Judy when they first started, and they have been there for us whenever we needed help over the years. This kind of relationship, in this type of business, is generally very rare, but greatly appreciated” said Tom Curley, President of the American Canadian Tour, which was established in 1986.
The home of the ACT, Thunder Road International Speedbowl will host its only point counting event with the Merchants Bank 150 on opening weekend April 26-27. Next up will be the historic Spring Green 114 to be held at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Fair Haven, VT on Sunday, May 4. This will be the fourth opening day Spring Green event at the super fast ½ mile oval.
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Nov 5, 2013 | NE Racing News, New England Motorsports North
By Lou Modestino
As the Granite State Pro Stock Series enters its 3rd season of competition in 2014 there are changes ahead. Series President Mike Parks stated today that the afflation with Modified Racing Series will come to a close at the end of 2013. The Race day operations will all remain the same so things will continue as normal. Parks and the entire staff of the GSPSS wish to thank Jack Bateman and the entire group from the Modified Racing Series for their help the last two seasons. As we enter our 3rd season we are ready to stand on our own two feet. We are currently working on the 2014 schedule with a 12 to 14 race schedule. Series officials stated the schedule will be released at the 2013 Awards Banquet on Friday Dec 27th.
Thunder Road International Speedbowl has released its 2014 stock car racing schedule. The schedule features 18 events from the end of April through the beginning of October, as is tradition at the “Nation’s Site of Excitement.” The biggest change for 2014 is the switch from Sunday “Twilight” events in early June to the return of the traditional June Thursday night events.
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Nov 3, 2013 | Granite State Series, Maine Race Tracks, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, Touring Series News
Mike Parks and Jack Bateman are pleased to announce that the group accustomed to running under the Granite State Pro Stock Series banner will continue to do so in 2014 and beyond. Following a meeting of the two parties, Bateman has agreed to transfer ownership of the sophomore Series to Parks, who has served as the Series’ President since it’s inception.
“I’m grateful to Jack for working with me to resolve this issue. He has been a great support to us over the last two years, and I am glad that our agreement is in the best interest of the 69 teams that participated in the Granite State Pro Stock Series this year. We will be fortunate enough to have him around to advise on technical policies and procedures moving forward,” Parks said.
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Nov 2, 2013 | NE Racing News, Schedules
Saturday, 11/2-11/3/13
Capeway MotoX(Old Rt. 44, Middleborough MA)-MotoX Open, No Membership Required. Gates Open at 4-8 p.m. For Sign-Ups. Sunday Reopen At 6-8 a.m. Races 7 a.m. Gen.
Admission $10, Under 4 Free. Sponsored By Bettencourt Honda/Suzuki, W. Bridgewater, MA.
Thompson Speedway(CT)-Don Hoenig’s Flea Market & Swap Meet, 7 a.m. Each Day.
Oct 15, 2013 | NE Racing News, Schedules
Now Through 10/27/13
Heritage Museums & Gardens(67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA)-Driving Our Dreams 16 Concept Cars, 9 a.m. Each Day.
Tuesday, 10/15/13
Rite Aid Plaza(Cobb’s Corner, Canton, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10/16/13
New England Dragway(Epping, NH)-Street Night, 5 p.m.
Thursday, 10/17/13
Patriot Place(Rt.1, Foxborough, MA)-MA Cruisers Cruise Night, DJ, Halloween Party, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sat., Sun., 10/18-10/20/13
Thompson Motorsports Park(CT)-15 Divisions, Friday Practice, Saturday Qualifying/Features, Sunday Features, Noon Each Day. Granite State Pro Stocks, ISMA Super Modifieds, NEMA Midgets, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour-150, Valenti Modified Racing Series, Pro 4 Modifieds, New England Truck Series, 5 NASCAR Divisions, 3 Outlaw Divisions, Noon Each Day.
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