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AND THE WINNER IS : WISCASSET RACEWAY

Jay Hall — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:19:58 +0000

If mid-October’s turnout and the mood among drivers and fans provided any kind of litmus test as to the future of Wiscasset Raceway, then “Maine’s Biggest & Fastest” could indeed have a bright future ahead. Things have been quiet in the hills bordering Wiscasset & Alna for much of the summer. The once buslting racetrack had fallen quiet with a “For Sale” sign replacing the sign that would typically welcome fans each weekend. But on October 15th, thanks to a large and enthusiastic group of volunteers, the track came to life for one day and the result was astounding. Over 2000 fans & supporters packed the stands on the sunny & blustery autumn day to watch nearly 170 cars circle Maine’s fastest oval as a sign of support in a cause deemed “Save Wiscasset Raceway”. Local businessmen Tony True & Dale Chadbourne got together, leased the track, and put the event together to spotlight the viability of the track to potential buyers and to keep Wicasset town noise ordinances in effect, making it easier for a buyer to keep the 42 year facility alive. The pair called it a non-profit raceday “with a twist”. Fans & drivers alike were charged a modest $5 admission fee in which all proceeds went back to sponsors who stepped up to cover the cost of putting on the event. Any money left over would be split evenly between all drivers participating. The promotion drew fans & drivers from throughout northern New England, some who had not been to the track in years. One particular guest that caught the attention of many was Wiscasset native Wilfred Cronk, the man who originally built the track back in 1968. “This day has been amazing” said Chadbourne. “It’s bigger than I ever imagined, I’m speechless”. True echoed his friends thoughts as the two recieved placques of recognition and enthusiastic appluase from the grateful audience during a break in the action. “I can’t think you guys enough. This will hopefully show someone out there, interested in buying this place, that this place can work and people want to see this place succeed”. Word came later in the day that there were as many as three interested parties at the track on the 15th taking in the show. While fans got to see many of their favorite drivers in victory lane thoughout the day, the general concensus was that the track itself and the event organizers were the big winners.

Over ten divisions of racing highlighted the 8 hour show, including Prostocks, Late Models, Street Stocks & Mini Stocks, and the Wicked Good Vintage Racers, also a handful of crazy races were held following the regular weekly racers. In the 25 lap Prostock feature Yarmouth’s Bill Penfold brought back memories of his glory days at Wiscasset, passing for the lead with two laps to go and holding on for the win. Penfold’s familiar pink #0 was locked in a great race-long battle with Sidney’s Chris Thorne and Jay Sands of New Hampshire. Sands would take 2nd and Thorne 3rd. Ed Trask held the lead for much of the race but faded to finish 4th. Travis Dunbar finished 5th. In the 35 lap Late Model Sprtsman feature Liberty’s Puncin St Clair held off all challengers and led wire to wire for the victory. The former champ withstood and early challenge from his son Josh St Clair and a late race run from David Folsom II. Folsom took 2nd followed by Washington’s John Rideout 3rd, Steve Reny of Boothbay 4th and Brian Robbins of Monteville 5th. In the 20 lap Super Street feature Shawn Waitel used strong restarts to hold off a pair of Wiscasset veterans for the win. Allen Moeller Sr and Brian Fortin joined him in victory lane. Multi-time Strictly Street champ Maurice Young of Windsor showed he was still the man to beat at his home track, leading a packed field of Strictly Streets & Wildcats for a green to checkers victory, Perhaps the most impressive run was from Andrew McLaughlin who, despite little experience at Wiscasset, picked his way through traffic and held off a pair of former track champs for 2nd place. Mike Moody, Wayne Ripley and Steve Peirpont filled out the top five. Other winners on the busy race program included Dave Cameron in the 6 Cylinder Roadrunner class; Pete McCollet in the A Mini Stocks; Ryan Ripley in the Flying Four Mini Stocks; Derek Peresien in the Teen Class; Jeremy Binnette in the Trucks; TJ Blue in the Maine Mini Mods; Adam Chadbourne in the Enduro; Jaimie Henderson & George “DoDo” Brockman in the Wicked Good Vintage Racers. The program ended with a burnout contest, a Flagpole race and an Applience Race. Photos and other information with be provided on the Wiscasset Raceway website at www.wiscassetraceway.info.

Save Wiscasset Raceway News Release

Jay Hall — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:50:35 +0000

Peter Taylor

Wiscasset Raceway

An all volunteer team headed by Tony True of Wiscasset and Dale Chadbourne of Woolwich have worked to put together the tracks first race of the 2011 season. True secured a lease agreement between all interested parties, allowing the event to take place on Saturday October 15th with a rain date on the 16th. Because of financial difficulty the track did not open this season and “there was concern that if we didn’t have one race the town noise ordinance could be changed” said True.

“This is going to be a Non-Profit event….with a twist. We will depend on sponsorship money to cover the necessary expenditures” True said. Admission will be $5.00 any age, pit or grandstand side. Depending on the spectator and driver turnout, sponsors will receive 100% of their sponsorship money and the remainder will be divided equally between all cars participating in the race. We are relying on drivers and fans alike to become “promoters” in order to make this happen.

Thus far over 80 drivers from Speedway 95, Oxford Plains Speedway 95, Unity Raceway and Beech Ridge have entered to race. The event so far has Pro Stock, Late Model Sportsman, Super Street, Strictly Streets, Outlaws, Stock 4, Pro4, Wildcat, Monsta Mini’s, Flying 4, Rebels, Trucks, Teens and 6 Cylinder Roadrunners. The Wicked Good Vintage Racers and Maine Mini Mods will also race. Special fun races will include a Burnout Contest, 1st time lady Powder Puff, Enduros, Flag Pole, Appliance and Trailer races.

The 1/3 of a mile high banked track originally was built by Wilford Cronk in 1968 and has run ever since. The business has hosted many major events over a span of 42 years, including the “Big Dawg” $100,000 to win race in early 2000, “The Coastal 200”, NEPSA championships, and many more. Maine drivers Ricky Craven, Stan Meserve, Andy Santerre began their race careers at tracks like Wiscasset. Fans by the thousands have visited the area because of the track. Drivers and race fans are from all walks of life and faithful to their sport. NASCAR draws 100,000 plus each weekend and small racetracks all over the country contribute their share of spectators too.

For more information check the Wiscasset Raceway web-site – wiscassetraceway.info, or call Tony at 207-350-0918 or Dale at 207-442-8489.

Dunbar/Autism Awareness Racing Team Look for strong finish in Season’s Finale

Jay Hall — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:50:02 +0000

Lisbon, ME. – September 30, 2011

The DT Promotions Racing Team, with driver Travis Dunbar, Lisbon, ME, is headed to the “SAVE WISCASSET FUN RACE” in Wiscasset, ME for the final pro stock race for Dunbar which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15th.

Given Dunbar’s past successes at Wiscasset Raceway in a Super Mini-Cup race car, finishing in the top ten and top five in 2006, the team is looking to this race with optimism.

“Anytime you go to a race track where you have been successful in previous years, history gives you the confidence to know you can do the job,” said DT Promotions co-owner and driver Travis Dunbar.

The DT Promotions Racing Team prepares and races a pro stock in the Six Pack Series in N.H.

Saturday’s pro stock race on the fast 3/8 mile track is also the final race for DT Promotions in pro stock competition.

“This year has not been without its trials, but we’ve made a lot of progress in our efforts,” said Travis Dunbar. “Our car has become very competitive and we achieved new levels of performance this year.”

Next year, DT Promotions will be fielding the #45 Late Model at the famed Oxford Plains Speedway for weekly competition with Travis Dunbar driving.

Sponsors for DT Promotions include Generations Family Medicine, K.B. Brittanies, The Autism Society of Maine, Charles Cowdrey, Inc., Justin Trucking Company, GridIron Restaurant and Sports Pub, Schemengees Restaurant and Billiards, Dan Allard Photography, Michael Swett Motorsports Management, Oxford Auto Salvage, and Tri-County Mental Health Services.

Wiscasset Raceway Official Results-August 15th, 2010

Jay Hall — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:12:21 +0000

Wiscasset Raceway Official Results-August 15th, 2010

Top 5 Finishers

Steel’s Real Rods & Customs Late Model 100 Lap Feature

1st #33 Josh St. Clair

2nd #28 Rowland Robinson Jr.

3rd #14 Dave “Boss Hog” St. Clair

4th #34 Tyler Robbins

5th #8 Steve Reno

Ray Haskell Ford/Knox Brothers Carquest Enduro 100 Lap Feature

1st #44 John Byrd

2nd #45 Arthur Kee

3rd #1 Adam Chadbourne

4th #71 Donny Silva

5th #06 Jimmy Weymouth

U. S. Cellular Super Street 30 Lap Feature

1st #1 Adam Chadbourne

2nd #09 Ryan Ripley

3rd #04 Allan Moeller Sr.

4tth #2 Josh Bailey

5th #99x Jeremy Glasier

New England Transmission Strictly Street 30 Lap Feature

1st #18 Ian Bresnahan

2nd #48 Dan Nessmith

3rd #36 Rick Spaulding

4th #83 Mike St. Germain

5th #27 Nate Yeaton

Twisted Tea Mini Stock 30 Lap Feature

1st #2 Rob Greenleaf

2nd #1 Dylan Lancaster

3rd #20 Pete McCollet

4th #31 Adam Armstrong

5th #18 Chelsea Young

Wiscasset Outlaws 30 Lap Feature

1st #3 David Childs

2nd #07 Gerald Burgess

3rd #139 Guy Childs

4th #30 Scott Venoit

Maine Mods 40 Lap Feature

1st #88 Dan Snow

2nd #14 Ben Nile

3rd #70 Tommy Stilphin

4th #11 Tyler King

5th #59 B. Lampher

Wiscasset Raceway Results 5-30-10

Jay Hall — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:14:25 +0000

OFFICIAL RACING RESULTS MAY 30, 2010

(Wiscasset, ME) Sunday at The Center of Speed, Dave St. Clair told Doug White, owner of the Wiscasset Raceway, that he would need to win at least one race every season to keep bring his car to the track. It looks like we’ll have racing legend Boss Hog around for the rest of 2010 as he takes the checkered flag in the Steel’s Real Rods & Customs Late Model Sportsman feature.

The LMS feature was an exciting race with Buxton’s Danny Smart leading most of the way. Boss Hog in the #14 car kept trying the outside line but was held off by the #6. Lots of door to door racing for the lead on Sunday! There were also great battles in the pack with Rowland “Rockin’” Robinson, Nick Hinkley and Josh St. Clair all fighting for a top spot. Then one of those tough moments in racing, the #6 car was pulling away on the front stretch when the back end got loose and put Danny Smart into a slide. Boss Hog pulled into the lead and kept it to the checkered flag. Danny Smart in the #6 car had a nice recovery and battled back into the top 5.

The Twisted Tea Mini-Stocks also put on a great show Sunday with long time Wiscasset racer Pete McCollet finally taking the Aable Auto Parts Green Flag. After a tough practice and opening Sunday when the #20 car couldn’t get on the track, Pete and Robbie Greenleaf in the #2 car had quite a contest. The real story of the Mini Stocks this week though was the second consecutive win for Wiscasset’s own Thomas True. This youngster is making the Shady Lane gang proud with his early dominance of the Twisted Tea Mini-Stock division!

Thanks to the Oxford Outlaws that showed up to race in Wiscasset this week with Chris Burgess of Buckfield taking the feature win. The Maine Mods came to Wiscasset and Tyler King got the win. Larry Emerson of Durham is on top of the New England Strictly Streets and Mike St. Germain of Auburn who has been called “the hardest working man in Maine racing” took the Knox Brothers Carquest 4cyl Enduro division. Adam Chadbourne of Wooolwich got the U.S. Cellular Super Street win in the #1 car.

Next week at The Center of Speed, we’ll run all of our Enduro classes at once! Bring your 4cyl, your 6cyl or your Minivan to race this Sunday, June 6th. We’ll also present our Operation Rescue “Salute to the Troops!” This Sunday at 2pm. BE THERE!

Wiscasset Raceway Official Results-May 30th, 2010

Top 5 Finishers

Twisted Tea Mini-Stocks

Place Name Car# Town

First Thomas True #12 Wiscasset

Second Pete McCollett #20 Readfield

Third Rob Greenleaf #2 West Bath

Fourth Cameron Creamer #62 Damarascotta

Fifth Nate Tribbet #04

Maine Mods

Place Name Car# Town

First Tyler King #11

Second Benjamin Nile #14

Third Reed Lanphger #59

Fourth Tommy Stilphen #70

Fifth Dan Snow #88

U.S. Cellular Super Streets

Place Name Car# Town

First Adam Chadbourne #1 Woolwich

Second Allan Moeller Sr. #04 Dresden

Third Ryan St. Clair #37 Liberty

Fourth Ryan Ripley #09 Waldaboro

Wiscasset Outlaws

Place Name Car# Town

First Chris Burgess #07 Buckfield

Second Philip Knowlton #22 Minot

Third Corey Morgan #26 Lewiston

Fourth David Childs #05 Oxford

Fifth Guy Childs #139 Oxford

New England Transmission Strictly Streets

Place Name Car# Town

First Larry Emerson #24 Durham

Second Dave Brannon #14 Lisbon

Third Dan Nessmith #48 Dresden

Fourth Ian Bresnahan #18 West Bath

Fifth Alex Waltz #00

Steel’s Real Rods & Customs Late Model Sportsman

Place Name Car# Town

First Dave St. Clair #14 Liberty

Second Rowland Robinson Jr. #28 Stueben

Third Nick Hinkley #5 Wiscasset

Fourth Josh St. Clair #11 Liberty

Fifth Danny Smart #6 Buxton

Knox Brothers Carquest 4cyl Enduros

Place Name Car# Town

First Mike St. Germain #83 Auburn

Second Gerard Cote #3 Oxford

Third Jimmy Weymouth #6 Pittston

Fourth The mysterious #88

Fifth David Greanleaf #58

Wiscasset Raceway Official Results 5-23-10

Jay Hall — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:53:56 +0000

Wiscasset Raceway official Opening Day Results

TOP 5 finishers for each division- Sunday May 23rd, 2010

Steel’s Real Rods & Cutoms Late Model Sportsmen

38 Joey Doyon

28 Rowland Robbinson Jr.

15 Nick Hinkley

13 Casey Nash

6 Danny Smart
U.S. Cellular Super Street

1 Adam Chadbourne

4 Allan Moeller Jr.

09 Ryan Ripley

28 Kevin Oliver
New England Transmission Strictly Street

83 Mike St.Germain

18 Ian Bresnahan

00 Alex Waltz

27 Nate Yeaton

92 Stephen Howard
Wiscasset Outlaws

5 Davis Childs

26 Corey Morgan

3 Mike Short

07 Chris Burgess

36 Mike Bradstreet Jr.
Twisted Tea Mini-Stocks

12 Thomas True

2 Bob Greenleaf

18 Chelsea Young

39 Brenton Leeman

04 Nate Tibbet

Ray Haskell Ford V6 Enduro

138 John Byrd

45 Arthur Kee

14 Justin White

32 Kevin Morse

3 Josh Austin
Wiswell Electric of Clinton Me. N.E.S.T (NORTH EAST SPORT TRUCK SERIES)

66 Opie Allard

1 Tony Field

96 Chad Binette

3 Dwayne Booth

26 Gerald Hiscock

Vintage Late Models

151 Rosey Garry

22 Hal Clark

155 Wally Henderson

420 Keith Smalley

8x Michael Willette

Vintage Outlaws

3 Paul Pierce

13 Tim Reynolds

27 Duane Dunifer Sr.

15x Bob Oliver
The Aable Auto Parts Green Flag flies Sunday, May 30th at 2pm for racing in our 5 regular divisions, the debut of the Knox Brothers Carquest 4cyl Enduros and The Street Stock challenge, American Racer vs. Goodyear! BE THERE!

The 2010 Mini-Stocks Division get a little twisted!

Jay Hall — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:51:48 +0000

The 2010 Mini-Stocks Division get a little twisted!

Wiscasset Raceway welcomes new sponsors.

(Wiscasset, ME) Wiscasset Raceway is happy to announce a new Division sponsor. Twisted Tea will be the 2010 sponsor for our Mini-Stocks Division. Founded in 2001 their slogan is “Be a Little Twisted!” The Twisted Tea brewmasters (yes, their job is as cool as it sounds) have been committed to brewing a hard iced tea that not only tastes like real iced tea but also delivers an incredibly smooth and refreshing drinking experience.

“I’ve heard that the Mini-Stock drivers at Wiscasset Raceway might be a little more twisted then the other drivers” said Steve Smith, marketing director at The Center of Speed. “We thought that Twisted Tea might be a good fit. I am looking forward to finding out!”

Twisted Tea will be available this race season and the Wiscasset Raceway will be hosting lot’s of Twisted events. Look for the Twisted Tea girls this season at The Center of Speed.

We would also like to welcome new Raceway supporters Boston Beer Company, brewers of Samuel Adams, “America’s World-Class Beer” and Miller Lite.

“We’re looking forward to all of the great events and promotions with Sam Adams and Miller Lite in 2010”, said Doug White, owner of the Wiscasset Raceway “we hope everyone enjoys themselves at The Center of Speed in 2010. Opening day is right around the corner, Sunday, May 23rd. BE THERE!”

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NASCAR’s young guns race at Wiscasset

Jay Hall — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:44:42 +0000

NASCAR’s young guns race at Wiscasset

Andy Santerre brings his young drivers to “The Ames True Value Center of Speed 300” August 15th

(Wiscasset, ME) Cherryfield, Maine native and four time NASCAR EAST champion Andy Santerre will bring two of his young drivers to race at The Wiscasset Raceway on Sunday, August 15th. Currently the competition director for Revolution Racing, Andy is working with four young drivers that are part of NASCAR’s 2010 Drive for Diversity program.

“It’s going to be a challenge,” Santerre said, “This is a great step for these young kids to come into NASCAR and we give them a shot of a lifetime. They get to drive for our team, which is a top-notch team and have great equipment. This is not about them bringing thousands of dollars to a team. It’s about their talent.”

Talent is something Andy Santerre knows a little about.

During his 11-year career in what is now known as the K&N Pro Series East, Santerre won four consecutive championships from 2002-2005 and earned 23 wins, 85 top-five and 119 top-ten finishes in 166 starts. Santerre also spent time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in the late 90′s, and was victorious in 1999 after returning from a broken leg he suffered at the start of the season at Daytona.

Santerre joined Revolution Racing, a driver developmental team based outside of Charlotte in Mooresville, North Carolina in 2009.

Two of the young NASCAR drivers learning from Andy will be traveling with him to Maine to race in the 150-lap Late Model Feature at The Ames True Value Center of Speed 300 on Sunday, August 15th.

Sergio Pena, a 16-year old driver from Winchester, Virgina, is one of Revolution Racing’s developmental drivers that will be in Wiscasset this season. Andy didn’t know anything about this young driver until, in his NASCAR K&N Series debut, he put his car on the pole and finished second at the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown in Irwindale, California, in January.

Ryan Gifford, a 20-year old former developmental driver at Richard Childress Racing, will also be racing in Wiscasset August 15th. Gifford made four starts in the East in 2009 and finished in the top five three times. ”He’s a great driver,” Santerre said, “he has a lot of talent and is kind of the leader of the group.”

Joining Andy and the young drivers will be veteran crew chief Jerry Babb, another Maine native coming back for the big race weekend at Wiscasset. To give fans a chance to mix and mingle with our returning NASCAR veterans and young drivers the Wiscasset Raceway will have VIP tickets available for a lobster feed and meet & greet with Andy and the drivers. For more information, check the website at www.wiscassetraceway.info.

“We’re excited to give the fans at Wiscasset Raceway the chance to see the young drivers of NASCAR,” said Doug White, owner of the raceway, “we know there are also a lot of fans of Andy Santerre and we are proud to host them all at The Ames True Value Center of Speed 300 on Sunday August 15th. BE THERE!”

HOW TO BEAT THE HIGH COST OF STOCK CAR RACING

Jay Hall — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:31:55 +0000

Wiscasset Raceway re-introduces ENDURO racing for 2010

Your browser may not support display of this image. (Wiscasset, ME) The Center of Speed, Wiscasset Raceway, is going back to the grass roots of racing for the 2010 season. After announcing all Sunday Twilight Racing, Wiscasset Raceway is proud to present another innovation for 2010. A brand new weekly program for real street cars, preparing them for racing competition Enduro style. Enduro racing is an entry class series whose rules are designed to keep costs down. Enduro cars really are “stock.” Most start out as wrecks, which are bought from auctions or junkyards. Enduro cars are much more affordable to maintain as well. For many Enduro racers, the off season means they simply throw a tarp on the car in the fall, and take it off in the spring. These cars are tough. “Speed is not necessarily what will make you win,” says one long time Enduro racer, “it’s more like longevity. You can’t win if you don’t finish.”

Anyone can prepare a street car for competition and bring it to The Center of Speed, Wiscasset Raceway, and compete in 2010. “We will have a v8/v6 Division, The Knox Bros. Auto Parts 4cylinder Division, a Mini Van Division, and a Powder Puff Division for ladies only,” says Doug White, owner of Wiscasset Raceway. “There will be one Division running each week with a Fall Brawl at the end of the season as our grand finale. These Divisions bring back an affordable way for everyone to have a chance to compete.” For more information about Enduro racing in 2010 check the Wiscasset Raceway website at www.wiscassetraceway.info . Steve Smith, sales and marketing manager for Wiscasset Raceway looks ahead to the 2010 season, “We’re looking for ways to make Maine racing more affordable and more exciting for race teams and race fans. We’ve lowered the price of our pit passes and have been working with a number of sponsors on ticket promotions.” Wiscasset Raceway is looking forward to seeing both new and veteran drivers competing in their 2010 Enduro Divisions. As Doug White is known to say, “BE THERE!”

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! at Wiscasset Raceway

Jay Hall — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:23:56 +0000

Wiscasset Raceway and Walker Racing announce Sunday Twilight Racing!

Your browser may not support display of this image. (Wiscasset, ME) At the very beginning of stock car racing the bootleggers would race on Sunday afternoons to see who had the fastest moonshine car. The first Daytona 500 took place on a Sunday. Now Wiscasset Raceway will race on Sundays! The Center of Speed, Wiscasset Raceway, is constantly searching to improve racing in Maine and have decided to break the trend of Saturday night racing and start a new Maine racing tradition with Sunday afternoon Twilight Racing. “We feel that going to Sunday afternoon events will free up time for the fans to take care of normal work and family obligations which often happen on Friday and Saturday,” says Doug White, owner of the Wiscasset Raceway. “This is a great opportunity for race teams throughout the State to have an alternate day to be able to race!” Dave Walker, from Walker Racing, was instrumental in the switch to Sunday racing in 2010. “I’ve heard from 20 or 30 different race teams that would love to race on Sundays,” said Dave. “This will give lots of teams a chance to race more than once every weekend.”

According to Steve Smith, sales and marketing manager for the raceway, Sunday Twilight Racing is just the first of many innovations planned for 2010. “We want to make racing more affordable and more exciting for race teams and race fans,” says Steve. “We have new divisions, big events and lots more in the works for the new year.” Stay up to date on all the breaking news and big events for 2010 on the Wiscasset Raceway website www.wiscassetraceway.info. Doug White adds “We look forward to seeing all of the fans, race teams, and sponsors in 2010 for our new Funday Sunday Twilight Racing. BE THERE!”