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.
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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.
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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!”
Mike Landry Tops Super Street National Event
Wiscasset, ME- One year ago at the Ray Haskell Ford fall brawl in the Verizon Wireless Super Street division Mike Landry did it all. He lead 78 laps, he set super fast times and had the field covered. Well that was until lap 98 when after a caution Landry’s car developed a mechanical problem and he was forced to call it a day just 2 laps shy of a $10,000 pay check. This year Landry and his crew double checked everything and then went back and checked it again. Mike Landry held off Jeremy Glasier and Adam Chadbourne over the last three cautions to pick up a win in a race that owed the Oakland, ME. driver one. Glasier would hold off Chadbourne for second with Adam finishing third. Fourth went to Dan MaKeage and fifth to Scott Dorr.
In the Aable Auto Parts Mini Stock National event Thomas True from Wiscasset lead all 50 laps to pick up his fifth win of the season at the track. True held off Ryan Ripley over the closing laps to get the win. Ripley would finish second with Tasha Dyer third. Fourth would go to Jeff Hebert and fifth to Mike Dulany.
The New England Transmission’s Strictly Streets saw Mike Short go wire to wire to get his first National win. Larry Emerson held off Wiscasset Champion Mike Moody for second. Moody would have to fight to get third. Fourth went to Ceaser Morgan and fifth went to Steve Pierpont.
The Outlaw 350’s were also on tap for the finale. Josh Childs led a good part of that race and held off David Childs for the win. David would get second with Chris Burgess third. Fourth place was Zach Emerson and fifth went to Addison Bowie. In the lady Outlaws Tasha Dyer was the victor with Chelsea Young in second and Torrie Burgess.
Wiscasset, ME- The 2nd annual Ray Haskell Ford “Fall Brawl” weekend is set for this upcoming weekend September 26th & 27th at The “Center of Speed” Wiscasset Raceway. Last years “Fall Brawl” had many extended lap races with huge purses and this year won’t be any different. Actually track owner Doug White has added a few more events onto the racing card for Saturday and Sunday.
Racing will get underway on Saturday, September 26th at 2p.m. with qualifying races for the Super Streets, Strictly Streets and Mini Stocks. After the completion of the qualifying races for those three highly competitive divisions, the U.S. Cellular Mini Truck division will go 20 laps for a $250 to win and the Outlaw 350’s will go 30 laps for $300 to win. The action doesn’t stop there! Saturday’s racing will also included a 100 lap $1,000 dollar to win 6 cylinder enduro and the wicked good vintage racers will wrap things up for the first day of racing.
Sunday September 27th has just as much action as Saturday. Wiscasset Raceway will again get things underway at 2p.m. with a 100 lap Verizon Wireless Super Street Feature that pays $1,500 to the winner. The New England Transmission’s Strictly Street’s will then go 75 laps for $600 to win and the Aable Auto Parts Mini Stocks will do 50 laps for $400 to win. Here is the added bonus for all you race fans. Folsom & sons Auto has agreed to sponsor a $1,000 to win 100 lap 4 cylinder enduo to cap off a great 2009 season at Wiscasset Raceway.
For more information check Wiscasset Raceway out on the web at www.wiscassetraceway.info and check out one of our great race sponsor Ray Haskell Ford out online as well at www.rayhaskellflm.com
Wiscasset, ME- Wiscasset Raceway moved their weekly racing program to Sunday this week to allow their fans to do traditional things on the 4th of July like to go to parades, have family barbeques and watch fireworks. When the Wiscasset fans did get to the track on Sunday they got to see fireworks again and I’m not just talking about the ones in the sky. There were fireworks on the track as well. Liberty’s Josh St. Clair picked up his second win of the season at the “Center of Speed” on Accord Auto and Self Storage night. The win for St. Clair was a hard fought one though. He had to hold off T.J. Watson for all thirty laps. Watson would finish second after the race had to be red flagged for Tyler Robbins who broke his wrist in turn one. Third place would go to Steve Reno as he made his return to Wiscasset Raceway. Joey Doyon took home fourth in his first start at Wiscasset driving for Dave St. Clair and fifth would go to Seth Raven.
The Aable Auto Parts Mini Stock feature had a mixture of ages in it. Fourteen year old Ryan Ripley would pick up another feature victory over Pete McCollet who is nearing fifty years of age. Thomas True of Wiscasset would continue his streak of top three finishes crossing the line in third. 2007 division champion Kevin Douglass would take home fourth and Tasha Dyer fifth.
Chad Binette brought his number ninety six U.S. Cellular Mini Truck back to Wiscasset Raceway and was pleased with the decision to do so as he would pick up his third feature win of the season. Kevin Oliver also made his return to Wiscasset a worth while trip as he finished second. Current point leader Ryan Hayes would take home third as Opie and Roger Allard rounded out the the top five.
In the New England Transmission Strictly Street division point leader Mike Moody picked up the feature victory but he to hold off a hard charging Jamie Henderson to do so. Jamie’s father Wally Henderson would take the final spot in victory lane. Ian Bresnehan and Ed Sleeper finished fourth and fifth respectively.
The Verizon Wireless Super Street division put on a great show for the fans. Allan Moeller Jr. picked up his second straight feature victory. He crossed the stripe just in front of Josh St. Clair who was pulling double duty. Jeremy Glasier finished third while Bryan Robbins of Montville and Ricky Merrill finished fourth and fifth.
The Clark’s Car Crushing Pro-Stock’s saw Chuck Colby pick up his second straight feature victory. Gary Smith was hot on his heels though as he crossed the start/finish line. D.J. Shaw would finish third with Scott King and Dave Farrington Jr. rounding out the top five.
Next week at Wiscasset Raceway:
Sat. July 11th– Regular Racing plus the New England Mini Stock Tour
5 p.m.
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