By Lisa Maguire

Last Saturday at the Wiscasset Speedway was a bright and sunny afternoon for the track anniversary celebration. Drivers from the past and present gathered on the track during intermission for special recognition and a ceremony. There were cupcakes for the crowd to celebrate the 44th year of the track. The speedway concession stand was named Wilford’s in honor of the track founder, Wilford Cronk. The grandstands were jammed with fans all eager to see drivers and to watch some racing action. The features began just as the bright lights of Wiscasset began to shine.
The Outlaw Mini race was first on the schedule. This was a quick twenty-five lap feature. The No. 9 of George Fortin was in the pole position, followed by Shawn Kimball in the No. 20 and Jimmy Childs in the No. 10. Fortin was quick to leap to the forefront, with Kimball hot on his heels. However, by midpoint of the race, Fortin had solidified his lead, and he sped to the finish as the victor. Kimball placed second. Childs took third.

Post-race time, Fortin said, “It was a good race, coming out from being wrecked two weeks ago. We worked really hard to get my car back together. I’d like to thank my sponsors, the racetrack, the fans, and my crew chief, Todd Simone.”
A thirty-five lap Late Model Sportsman race was the next crowd pleaser. Starting in the pole position was Allen Moeller driving the No. 4. Nick Reno in the No. 7 and Nick Hinkley in the No. 15 were in the second and third starting positions. There was action from the start. Turn two saw Hinkley move ahead of Nick Reno on the inside, taking second.
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