Feb 6, 2013 | Snocross
Lack of snow forces site change for Round 5 at East Coast Snocross,
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Event moved from Belmont, NH, to Lake George, NY
CHESHIRE, Conn. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Despite predictions of a cold and snowy winter for the northeast in 2012-2013, a lack of snow in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire has forced a change in venue for this coming weekend’s East Coast Snocross (ECS) competition.
The fifth round of championship point racing was originally planned for the Lakes Region Casino in Belmont, NH, yet an unusual lack of snow in that area has forced officials to move the event. In a kind gesture with incredible timing, the folks who organize the Lake George (NY) Winter Carnival called to inquire if the series would be available for a return visit to their town. (more…)
Mar 12, 2012 | Snocross, Touring Series News
Poirier sweeps Pro finals in Carrabassett Valley for East Coast Snocross series,
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CARRABASSETT, Maine (March 12, 2012) – Two-time regional points champion Danny Poirier took another step closer to his third title Sunday, completing a sweep of the Pro finals as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 7 at the Sugarloaf Regional Airport.
Poirier(Bailey/Hulten Polaris), of St. Theodore, QC, slotted into third at the start of Saturday’s 16-lap Pro Stock final. After taking the lead from Corin Todd (daSilva Racing/Ski-doo) at lap 12, Poirier powered away from the field to claim top honors. Lincoln Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) hung on for a solid second, while Todd was third.
In Sunday’s grueling Pro Open final, Poirier slotted into second at the start behind Pro Lite points leader Lucas Brunelle (Damexco Racing/Ski-doo), making his first start at the Pro level. Poirier inherited the top spot when Brunelle pulled off the track, then checked out on the field to complete the Pro sweep.
“We have the total package in place right now,” Poirier said without intention of bragging. “Steve Bailey works hard to prep my sleds, Ray Hulten does a great job on the engines, and our Walker Evans shocks are simply the best. I’ve been training hard, so everything is working well. It feels great to win again, yet I don’t take it for granted. It takes a total team effort and perfect sleds to run like this.”
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Feb 13, 2012 | NE Racing News, Snocross
Lemieux, Poirier split Pro finals in Boscawen for East Coast Snocross series,
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Pilotte, Brunelle earn Pro Lite wins
BOSCAWEN, NH (Feb. 13, 2012) – Sophomore sensation Lincoln Lemieux and two-time champion Danny Poirier notched Pro class victories here over weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 4 on the nine-race 2012 schedule in the Granite State of New Hampshire.
Lemieux, of St. Johnsbury, VT, claimed Saturday’s 14-lap Pro Open final in dramatic fashion, while Poirier, of St. Theodore, QC, led all 16 laps to dominate Sunday’s Pro Stock final.
After a tough start where he slotted into ninth on the first lap, Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) began an exciting charge to the front. Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Michael George (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) grabbed the holeshot and led lap 1, then teammate Chris Ackerman powered his way into the lead.
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