OSMOND BACKS UP DRIVER OF THE MONTH HONORS WITH THRILLING WIN AT WISCASSET

Aug 19, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway

Wiscasset2013logoBy Lisa Maguire

Last Saturday at Wiscasset Speedway was bright and sunny. Fans gathered at the Speedway for the planned Fan Appreciation Day festivities. There was a car show at the speedway, with numerous cars both old and new. The car show entrants also had the opportunity to parade some laps around the speedway in their cars. There were kids bicycle races on the race track during intermission. Additionally, the drivers gathered on the track to greet fans and sign autographs prior to race time. Presented Saturday were its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Super Stock, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and Thunder 4. After the races were completed the fans cheered as a display of fireworks brightened the Wiscasset sky.

First on the track were the Thunder 4’s for a fifteen lap feature race. Pete McCollett was in the pole position in the No. 20. Behind him were Adam Armstrong of the 31X and Leandra Martin driving the No. 31. There was plenty of action and numerous leader changes right from the start. Martin passed Armstrong in turn one on the outside, and took second before the first lap was even completed. The cars raced several laps with no leader changes.
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RENO AND RIPLEY BATTLE IN SPECIAL LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE AT WISCASSET

Jul 1, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway

By Lisa Maguire

It was an action packed evening under the bright lights at Wiscasset Speedway last Saturday. Fans filled the bleachers to cheer on their favorite drivers. In addition to its regular lineup of Thunder 4’s, Prostock, Super Stock, and New England 4 Cylinder Prostock, there was also a conclusion to last weeks Late Model Sportsman 45 Lap feature, which had been rained out. There was also a bonus Late Model race on the roster, as well as a flagpole race.
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DOUGLASS AND OSMOND PICK UP KEY WINS AT WISCASSET

Jun 3, 2013 | Maine Race Tracks, Wiscasset Speedway

Wiscasset2013logoby Ken Minott

The calendar may have said June 1st, but Saturday night at Wiscasset Speedway had more of a feel like mid August. The heat & humidity added to the action on the track which produced a pair of popular first time winners. Kevin Douglass of Sidney, a former ministock champion & Driver of the Year, returned to Wiscasset for the first time this season and took a hard fought victory in the Prostocks. Wiscasset’s James Osmond picked up an emotional first career win in the Super Stock division. Their victories highlighted a full program of racing action at Maine’s Fastest track. Gorham’s David Patten was also honored as Wiscasset Speedway’s May 2013 Napa Auto Parts Driver of the Month. He celebrated in victory lane with track owners Richard & Vanessa Jordan and a group of midcoast area school students being honored for their hard work. The kids were even given chalk to autograph the track.
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