Sharpe takes checkers and 2011 Championship

Fredericton, NB
September 5th, 2011-The third leg of Speedweekend 2011 hit the Geary oval on Monday afternoon with the largest field of cars in recent years. Twenty four cars put on a great show in front of crowd of over 3000 people as Speedweekend came to a close.
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Tucker becomes third second time winner of the Auto Value 250

Fredericton N.B. September 4, 2011

After starting 14th and going to the back multiple times Shawn Tucker of Fredericton would make his final push towards victory lane beginning on lap 170.

Going to the back after pitting, Tucker would begin his push to his second Auto Value 250 victory. On lap 175 he would be back in the top ten and making quick work of the field and having Brian Gillespie and Dave O’Blenis get together on lap 180 he would move up to fifth. Tucker would bounce between fifth and seventh until lap 194 when he was in fifth and Ben Rowe and Greg Fahey got together to bring out a caution to put Tucker in third. Continue reading “Tucker becomes third second time winner of the Auto Value 250” »

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Sommerville comes from behind to win Sportsman 150

Fredericton N.B. September 3, 2011

Starting on the pole, Lonnie Sommerville of Saint John would lead the first 75 laps of the Coastal Blending and Packaging Sportsman 150.

On lap 75 there would be the competition caution for cars to refuel and make any adjustments. At the halfway point Dave O’Blenis of Boundary Creek was in second, with Matt Maillet of Oromocto in third, John Rankin of St. Martin’s in fourth, and Colby Smith of Cape Sable Island, NS rounding out the top five.
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Clark to Defend, Rowe with Unfinished business, Many Others with their own Plans!
Strong field of talent heading into the 11th Annual Auto Value 250!

September 1st , 2011
Fredericton, NB – Johnny Clark, based on last years performance and the season he has had to date would arguably be the man to beat heading into this weekends Auto Value 250. But there are several teams heading to the Geary woods this weekend that have different plans. The biggest name in modern stock car racing in the Northeast, Ben Rowe has some unfinished business at the Auto Value 250 and is retuning to see what he can do about that. After missing his heat race in 2010 due to a motor change, Rowe won his consi and was heading to the front early in the 250 we he was involved in a wreck that ended his day. “We had a great car last year and the team worked their tails off to change that motor on Sunday morning. I cant wait to take another crack at these guys and that Auto Value 250 trophy!”. Rowe is fresh of his win in the Atlantic Cat 250 and is a four time PASS North Champion as well as a two time winner of the Oxford 250. Rowe will again pilot a car prepared by O’Neal Racing crew, the same car Sterling Marlin entered in the 2009 event.
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Mackenzie wins second straight championship

Fredericton N.B. August 27, 2011

Ken Mackenzie of Salisbury began racing at Speedway 660 in 2010 and at the end of the 2011 season Mackenzie has captured two Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman division championships.

Mackenzie did not win a feature all season; with his worst finish being eighth all season. He would finish third in the feature on the night with Glyn Nott of Burton winning the feature and John Rankin of St. Martin’s in third.
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Nott wins feature for second week straight

Fredericton N.B. August 20, 2011

After winning the Firecracker 150 last week, Glyn Nott of Burton won his first feature for points this season tonight at Speedway 660.

Starting ninth in the feature, Nott moved through the field quickly, moving up four spots in nine laps to sit in fifth. On lap 10 he has moved into third and on lap 12, was in third. On lap 15 the leader Jason Shannon of Hoyt and Dan McNeill of Douglas got together in turn three and four bringing out a caution and sending them to the back.
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Points battle heats up with two weeks remaining

Fredericton N.B. August 16, 2011

This weekend Speedway 660’s five divisions will battle for positioning in the points standings as they prepare for the final points events a week later on August 27.

In the O’Leary Auto Group Pro Stock division Greg Fahey of St. Stephen has won every feature this season, currently sitting at 214 points, 16 ahead of Chris Duncan of Hampton in second. Matt Harris of Fredericton Junction and Brian Gillespie of Nackawic currently sit in third, 23 points back of Fahey.
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Nott comes from the back to take Firecracker 150

Fredericton N.B. August 13, 2011

Glyn Nott of Burton qualified for the Firecracker 150 in the last chance heat and was sent to the back in the early going, but found a way to the front and held on for the victory. Continue reading “Nott comes from the back to take Firecracker 150” »

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Mercer Clan takes home Enduro 200 checkers

Sunday afternoon turned out to be a beautiful day for racing in the Geary woods with the Enduro drivers doing holding their 2nd event of the year. Twenty cars took to the track with something to prove under the hot sun.
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Sportsman 150 and ENDURO 200 on track this weekend

August 9, 2011

Fredericton N.B. – Speedway 660 brings an action packed weekend to the Geary Woods this weekend with only three weeks remaining before SPEEDWEEKEND.

Saturday night the Firecracker Sportsman 150 is on track, showcasing some of the best Sportsman talent in the region as the Speedway 660 Pro Stock division has the week off as the Atlantic Cat 250 runs this weekend at Scotia Speedworld in Halifax.
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