2015-01-16

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Champions to be crowned in Rutland



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Stone_1200: Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT will be honored for his second Bond Auto Parts Modified championship at Devil's Bowl on Saturday, January 31. (MemorEvents photo)
 
Pierson_1200: Adam Pierson of Bradford, VT will be crowned the first Sportsman Modified champion of The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl on Saturday, January 31. (MemorEvents photo)
 
 
Devil's Bowl Speedway Champions to be crowned in Rutland

Stone, Pierson top honorees at Banquet of Champions

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                 DBS-011615-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Champion stock car drivers and top performers will be honored in Rutland, VT on Saturday, January 31, as Devil's Bowl Speedway officially wraps its 2014 season at the Banquet of Champions at the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington.  Nine drivers will collect championship hardware as many others are recognized for their achievements.

Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT will be presented with awards for his second straight track championship in the Bond Auto Parts Modified division.  Stone's four-win season topped all others in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series program at the facility's asphalt half-mile oval.  Sportsman Modified racer Adam Pierson of Bradford, VT will be crowned the inaugural champion of the new Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl, a one-third-mile clay oval located in the infield of the asphalt track.

Other champions in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action include Late Model ace Jamie Fisher of Shelburne, VT, Robert Gordon of Milton, VT in the Renegade class, and Addison, VT's Chuck Bradford in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock division.  Fisher and Bradford are first-time champions at Devil's Bowl, while Gordon backs up his first title from 2012.

Bill Duprey of Hydeville, VT will take top honors in the Renegade division for The Dirt Track as Rob Gioia of East Thetford, VT grabs the brass ring for the Mini Stock group.

In other series sanctioned by Devil's Bowl Speedway, Jessey Mueller of Olmstedville, NY will be recognized as the champion of the Northern Modified Challenge Series after a three-win run, and Eric Messier of Hinesburg, VT will make it two in a row as champion of the entry-level Enduro Series.

Several special awards will be given including Devil's Bowl Speedway's top honor, the John Bruno Award, for a person or group who has made a significant contribution to short track racing during their lifetime while maintaining high standards of conduct and respect.  Other awards include Rookie of the Year, Sportsmanship, and Most Improved Driver trophies in each of the four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, the annual Award of Excellence, and the annual Dedication Award.  Sponsor awards will also be presented on behalf of Five Star Race Car Bodies, Bond Auto Parts, and Shiley Fabrication.

Tickets for the Devil's Bowl Speedway the Banquet of Champions are available until Friday, January 23 by calling (802) 265-3112 or visiting www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com.  For hotel information including room reservations, contact the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington toll-free at 1-800-462-4810 or visit www.hivermont.com.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

 

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PASS Returning To Ace Speedway In 2015 For Labor Day Classic


PASS Returning To Ace Speedway In 2015 For Labor Day Classic

 

-      Madhouse Modifieds, PASS Pro Lates, And USAC Eastern Midgets Complete Labor Day Racing Card

 

-      For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (January 16) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials, along with representatives of Short Track Management, are pleased to announce the return of the PASS South Super Late Model and PASS Pro Late Model divisions to Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, NC in 2015.  The 4th Running of the Labor Day Classic at Ace Speedway will take place on Labor Day afternoon, Monday, September 7, 2015.  In addition to PASS, the Madhouse Modifieds, which are featured at the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, will compete in Twin 25 lap features under Stadium rules and on Stadium tires.  The USAC Eastern Midgets will complete the entertaining Labor Day afternoon festivities of racing at Ace Speedway.

            "We're really glad to be returning to Ace Speedway in 2015 for this exciting card of racing on Labor Day," said PASS President Tom Mayberry.  "Ace always provides great fender-to-fender action and has some of the best fans in short track racing.  We're really glad to partner with Bill [Catania] and all the folks at Short Track Management as they begin their new venture at Ace Speedway."

            Short Track Management CEO Bill Catania recently acquired the lease to promote events at Ace Speedway in 2015 and has been a long-time competitor in the PASS South Super Late Model division.  Catania finished 10th in PASS South Super Late Model points in 2012 and is excited to have PASS featured as the biggest event of the season at Ace Speedway.

"There is arguably no better door-to-door, fender rubbing racing than the Pro All Stars Series," says Catania.  "The size and configuration at Ace sets the stage for a true bullring showdown.  As a PASS competitor I won't miss this race for anything and as a fan I would put it at the top of my list.  I have tremendous respect for Tom Mayberry - he has arguably built the most action packed product in short track racing and I'm glad that the path to the 2015 PASS South Super Late Model championship will run through Ace Speedway."

The Labor Day Classic returns to the PASS South schedule for the first time since 2012 after having rotated from North Wilkesboro Speedway to Ace Speedway, and finally to Caraway Speedway.  However, this will be the first time the Classic has actually been held on Labor Day.  This will be the fifth time PASS has competed at Ace Speedway, with Andy Loden, Ryan Blaney, Clay Rogers, and most recently, Tyler Church all going to victory lane there in the past.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039or alandietzpass@live.com.  Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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La Beauce à nouveau représenté dans la Série Sportsman Québec


La Beauce à nouveau représenté dans la Série Sportsman Québec

La Série Sportsman Québec aura, encore cette année, une belle cuvée de recrue pour entamer la saison 2015. Parmi ceux déjà annoncé, on pourra voir en piste Éric Cloutier à bord de la voiture #21, ancien véhicule #38 de Louison Lapierre.

Natif de Saint-Georges, c'est en 1996 qu'il fait ses débuts en course automobile à l'Autodrome Chaudière de Vallée-Jonction dans la classe de rue. D'après ses dires, ce ne fût pas un grand succès mais il qualifie sa participation comme étant une belle expérience. Ce n'est que quelques années plus tard qu'il retournera en piste, toujours dans la classe de rue, mais cette fois avec une voiture améliorée avec laquelle il obtient le titre de vice-champion et ensuite champion de sa catégorie ce qui l'amène à progresser en classe amateur.

 

De la classe amateur, il est passé en classe Super Stock, s'est familiarisé avec la course sur l'asphalte à l'Autodrome Chaudière et finalement, gagnera le championnat de la classe Limité en 2011.

 

Pour Éric Cloutier, sa venue avec la Série Sportsman Québec était la suite logique de son développement en Stock Car. Pour cette année, il ne compte pas faire la saison complète mais davantage s'en tenir aux programmes locaux et ce bien entendu tout dépendant du budget mis à sa disposition. Pour lui, la Série en est une où il y a de l'action et compte prendre le temps de s'adapter. Questionné sur ses ambitions pour la première saison, Éric Cloutier nous précise  « Je ne crois pas virer en avant mais j'aimerais ne pas être bon dernier non plus ! »

 

Passionné de courses, suivant religieusement le Nascar à toutes les semaines, il sera accompagné par sa femme et ses filles qui le suivent dans sa passion. Il souligne le travail exceptionnel de son co-équipier Zac sur qui il peut s'appuyer.

 

Déjà quelques commanditaires sont confirmés pour la saison 2015 soit Auto H Cloutier, Garage Guy Jacques et Pièces d'Autos Fernand Bégin.

 

Bienvenue parmi nous Éric et bonne saison !  

 

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste

Photos : Source Yvon Dignard


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