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Les Lightning Sprint ainsi que les mod-lite feront partie du spectacle à l'Autodrome Drummond en 2015.
Lundi 11 mai 2015-Steve Bertrand-Directeur des communications.
Bien que depuis plusieurs saisons, on les voit sillonner le circuit de l'Autodrome Drummond, la série Lightning Sprint a décidé de participer à la saison 2015 de façon plus agressive.
Tout d'abord ils seront en action à chacun des programmes de la 65e saison de l'Autodrome, et ce avec 2 programmes spéciaux. Celui qui a fait le plus jaser pendant la saison morte est certes leur participation à la soirée du 22 aout prochain, alors qu'ils seront ''Topless'' pour une 1e fois de leur histoire. En effet dans le cadre de la Soirée du cancer du Sein du Québec, la direction de la série à bien voulut se joindre à la catégorie modifié et se dénuder! On aura droit à une soirée de course complète sans '' Wing'' du côté de la série. Une autre grosse soirée pour cette série qui ne cesse de grandir est le 25 juillet alors que l'Autodrome Drummond sera l'hôte d'une soirée Canada-Usa avec la visite de leur compatriote américain.
Le champion 2014, Alex Therrien défendra son titre de la série, lui qui a connu beaucoup de succès du côté de l'Autodrome en 2014. Il ne faut pas oublier la recrue de l'an passé Charles-David Dumont de même que les jeunes pilotes de la relève comme Jordan Poirier et Alex Vigneault qui se joindront au groupe impressionnant de prétendant à la victoire semaine après semaine du côté de cette série.
Du côté de la série Mod-lite, ils seront en action à 4 reprises du côté du tracé de l'Autodrome Drummond avec une participation bien spécial. En effet le 27 juin leur voiture sera munie de Side Panel tout comme les modifié. On attend plusieurs voitures à chacune de leur visite, eux qui en seront à leur 2e saison à titre d'invité du côté de l'Autodrome.
Comme vous voyez, tout est en place afin que ces 2 séries vous offrent encore une fois cette saison beaucoup d'action sur la piste en plus de quelques prestations originales comme leur participation à la soirée Topless et Side Panel ainsi que la soirée Canada-Usa qui mettra en vedette les meilleurs pilotes de chaque côté de la frontière.
L'Autodrome Drummond, la F-1 de la terre battue
Steve Bertrand
Directeur des communications
Autodrome Drummond
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64-year-old Maine racing legend Mike Rowe has been involved in his fair share of battles throughout his year's winning Super Late Model races in the Northeast. On Saturdaynight at Star Speedway, Rowe was involved in one of the most exhausting battles of his career as he battled it out for the lead against his son, Ben Rowe, on the quarter-mile Epping, New Hampshire bullring.
The battle was one that had fans on their feet. It was one that involved multiple taps to the back of his No. 7 Petit Motorsports machine. But in the end, it was a thrilling battle that the elder Rowe came out on top of as he fended off his son to win his second Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North event of the 2015 season.
"My spotter was telling me where he was and Ben has a little more smoke than I do, he's got a little more motor than I do," Rowe told Speed51.com powered by JEGS. "He got into me a couple times and I knew he wouldn't spin me being my kid. I am really happy for him. He had been struggling for a while and I'm just glad he's going well. It was fun racing with him whether I finished first or he did. It was an awesome race."
Father and son swapped the lead on three different occasions between lap 51 and lap 86 of the 150-lap event. Mike Rowe took the lead for the final time on lap 86 but the battle between the two was just getting started.
The younger Rowe tried the bottom, the top, whatever he could do to get by his father as the laps winded down. The two made slight contact on a number of occasions, but each time they touched they allowed each other enough room to gather it up and continue their battle.
"It's bittersweet," Ben Rowe said after the race. "I wanted to win in the worst race. But if I can't win, those guys are the ones I want to see win. That's why we race. I was better than he was, there was no doubt. If I could have got by him, I would have been cleared. But I knew once he got by me that it was going to be difficult."
David Oliver was able to get by Ben Rowe in the closing laps to claim the second spot, while Rowe held on to complete the podium. Defending PASS North champion DJ Shaw and six-time series champion Johnny Clark completed the top-five.
After the race, the younger Rowe admitted that he gave his dad a little more leeway than he would have given any of the other 29 competitors on the race track.
"If anyone else would have been blocking that bad, I would have moved them out of the way," Rowe said with a laugh. "He knows what he's got to do and he knows that I wouldn't do that to him. That's why he's the king and why we're still chasing him."
Despite making contact on a number of occasions, it was all smiles for the Rowe family in victory lane after the race. In the end, the two were able to laugh about it and enjoy the moment of racing hard for the race win.
"We were banging into each other," said Rowe. "On those restarts, he wasn't given me much and I didn't give him a lot. But we wouldn't ever take each other out. It's just awesome to be racing with him and having that much fun. It was a lot, a lot of fun racing with him."
The win for Mike Rowe is his second of the season with his new Petit Motorsports team. At the beginning of the season, the veteran racer from Turner, Maine wasn't exactly sure of how strong the team would be. Needless to say, after two races, he's quite pleased with his move to a new team.
"I knew we had a great team right off from Oxford," he said. "The crew did a hell of a job for me today. It takes more than the driver and right now we're hitting on all cylinders."
Although Rowe gives a lot of credit to his crew, there's no doubting the level of talent behind the wheel of the No. 7 PASS North Super Late Model. After an exciting battle on Saturday night, his son was the first to give credit to the "old man."
"He is the toughest son of a gun ever to race with. He gets everything out of a race car. He's the best and that's why."
-By Brandon Paul, Speed51.com Editor – Twitter: @Brandon_Paul51
-Photo credit: Speed51.com
PASS North 150 Unofficial Results
Star Speedway (NH) – Saturday, May 9
1 | 7 | Mike Rowe | 150 |
2 | 21 | David Oliver | 150 |
3 | 4n | Ben Rowe | 150 |
4 | 60 | DJ Shaw | 150 |
5 | 54 | Johnny Clark | 150 |
6 | 00 | Bryan Kruczek | 150 |
7 | 77 | Cassius Clark | 150 |
8 | 17 | Travis Benjamin | 150 |
9 | 20 | Michael Landry | 150 |
10 | 33 | Richie Dearborn | 150 |
11 | 09 | Jeremy Davis | 150 |
12 | 12 | Derek Griffith | 150 |
13 | 23 | Dave Farrington | 150 |
14 | 5x | Bobby Therrien | 150 |
15 | 73 | Joey Doiron | 150 |
16 | 14m | Matt Frahm | 150 |
17 | 7L | Glen Luce | 150 |
18 | 5 | Dillon Moltz | 150 |
19 | 15 | Mike Hopkins | 149 |
20 | 71 | Raphael Lessard | 149 |
21 | 75 | Gary Smith | 144 |
22 | 27nh | Wayne Helliwell, Jr. | 98 |
23 | 55vt | Brent Dragon | 85 |
24 | 97nh | Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. | 53 |
25 | 03 | Joe Squelia, Jr. | 33 |
26 | 88 | Kyle DeSouza | 19 |
27 | 96 | Wyatt Alexander | 18 |
28 | 35 | Derek Ramstrom | 16 |
29 | 84 | Martin Latulippe | 16 |
30 | 47 | Kelly Moore | 16 |
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ATTACHED PHOTOS:
146 - Bucko Branham (#20) had a strong car until an electrical fire took him out of the race. (Dave Dalesandro/RaceProWeekly.com photo)
Atkins - Late Model winner Brandon Atkins (center) was flanked in victory lane by runner-up Josh Masterson (right) and third-place Todd Stone (left). (MemorEvents photo)
Veteran Drivers Dominate Devil's Bowl Speedway Season Opener
Proctor, Gonyo, each 61, finish 1-2 in Modified 100
For Immediate Release DBS-051015-1
WEST HAVEN, VT – The youth movement was put on hold at Devil's Bowl Speedway on Saturday night, May 9, as the two oldest drivers at the speedway ran away at the front of the pack. Two-time Bond Auto Parts Modified division champion Ron Proctor and long-time racer Leon Gonyo – each of whom turns 62 years old soon – finished 1-2 in the 100-lap main event kick off the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series campaign.
The race was the second of seven events in the two-track "Spring Championship Series" presented by Yandow Sales & Service and John Deere. Charlton, NY veteran Proctor put on a clinic to win his qualifying heat, the bonus-points semi-feature, and the 100-lapper for a rare "triple crown" win.
Proctor had both a fast car and good fortune. He was running a close second to leader Bucko Branham at lap 46 when three lapped cars tangled in their path. Branham spun his car to avoid the crash, but a small electrical fire inside his car during the caution period put him out of the race; he was uninjured.
As racing resumed, new leader Proctor's biggest worry was lapped traffic. Gonyo, of Chazy, NY, came from deep in the starting order to second place and closed to within five car lengths of Proctor, but was never able to mount a serious challenge and settled for the runner-up spot.
Nick Heywood of Plattsburgh, NY saw his tough day end well; the winner of the Airborne opener blew an engine during afternoon practice and missed his qualifying heat. After starting 14th in the main event in a backup car, he finished a strong third. Vermonters Joey Roberts and Vince Quenneville, Jr. rounded out the top five, followed by Greg Atkins, Cody Sargen, rookie Timex Morgan, Jason Durgan, and Jamie LaFountain.
Heywood holds a four-point lead, 109-105, on Atkins heading to the third Spring Championship Series event at Airborne Park Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY on Saturday, May 16. Quenneville is another two points back at 103, followed by Durgan and Morgan.
Eighteen year-old Brandon Atkins of Au Sable Forks, NY won the 50-lap race for the Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model division. Atkins held control for most of the race, but was forced to contend with Josh Masterson of Bristol, VT after a late restart. Atkins used the outside lane to his advantage and went on the win. Masterson was second ahead of Todd Stone, Robert Bryant, Jr., and 2014 champion Jamie Fisher.
Richie Turner of Fairfax, VT made it two-for-two to open his season by winning the 25-lap feature for the Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep Renegade division; Turner also won the Airborne opener on May 2. Keith O'Neil of Mooers, NY made his first visit to Devil's Bowl Speedway count by winning his qualifying heat and taking second place in the feature. Sixteen year-old Dylan Rabtoy of Swanton, VT nipped Jason McClatchie for third place by less than a foot in a thrilling, fender-banging duel. Track champion Robert Gordon finished fifth.
Dale O'Neil of Mooers, NY one-upped his father Keith by winning the 15-lap feature for the Portland Glass Mini Stocks, marking his first victory at Devil's Bowl. Defending champion Chuck Bradford of Addison, VT finished second ahead of C.J. LaVair, John McCarron, and Jake Noble.
Action resumes at Devil's Bowl Speedway on Saturday, May 23 as Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep presents a 100-lap Renegade race, along with a wild-and-crazy Enduro for strictly stock cars. Modifieds, Late Models, and Mini Stocks are also on the card, as well as guided pit area tours for the Thomas Dairy Kids Club. General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and free for kids age 12 and under; racing begins at 6:00 p.m.
Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4. For more information, visitwww.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112. 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.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 49th Season Opener
Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series presented by Yandow Sales & Service and John Deere
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Bond Auto Parts Modified Feature (100 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown-Laps Completed
(# - denotes rookie)
1. (4) Ron Proctor, Charlton, NY – 100
2. (12) Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY – 100
3. (14) Nick Heywood, Plattsburgh, NY – 100
4. (8) Joey Roberts, Fletcher, VT – 100
5. (9) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, VT – 100
6. (3) Greg Atkins, Clintonville, NY – 100
7. (10) Cody Sargen, Greenfield Center, NY – 100
8. (1) # Timex Morgan, Plattsburgh, NY – 100
9. (5) Jason Durgan, Morrisonville, NY – 100
10. (7) Jamie LaFountain, Plattsburgh, NY – 100
11. (6) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, VT – 99
12. (11) # Allan Hammond, Canaan, NH – 94
13. (19) # Bob Kilburn, Fair Haven, VT – 93
14. (13) Jason Furman, Ballston Spa, NY – 81
15. (18) Jimmy Ryan, Whiting, VT – 55
16. (15) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, NY – 46
17. (2) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, NY – 46
18. (16) Jason Bruno, Morrisonville, NY – 24
19. (17) Dave Snow, Brandon, VT – 9
Heat Winners: Jason Durgan, Ron Proctor, Vince Quenneville, Jr.
Semi-Feature Winner: Ron Proctor
Last Chance Qualifier Winner: Leon Gonyo
Shiley Fabrication Hard Charger Award: Nick Heywood
Shiley Fabrication Hard Luck Award: Bucko Branham
Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Ron Proctor
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Best Appearing Car Award: Joey Roberts
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce "Fans Choice" Best Appearing Car Award: Jason Durgan
Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model Feature (50 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown
(# - denotes rookie)
1. (4) Brandon Atkins, Au Sable Forks, NY
2. (2) Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT
3. (5) Todd Stone, Middlebury, VT
4. (3) Robert Bryant, Jr., Brooklyn, CT
5. (6) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT
6. (8) Walt Hammond, Jr., Canaan, NH
7. (7) Seth Bridge, Mendon, VT
8. (9) Walter J. Hammond, Orange, NH
9. (11) Chad White, Fort Ann, NY
10. (1) Richard Lowrey, III, Charlotte, VT
11. (10) Mark Norris, Benson, VT
12. (12) Steve Miller, Vergennes, VT
Heat Winners: Brandon Atkins, Josh Masterson
Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Brandon Atkins
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Best Appearing Car Award: Seth Bridge
Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep Renegade Feature (25 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown
(# - denotes rookie)
1. (3) Richie Turner, Fairfax, VT
2. (2) Keith O'Neil, Mooers, NY
3. (7) Dylan Rabtoy, Swanton, VT
4. (6) Jason McClatchie, Plattsburgh, NY
5. (5) Robert Gordon, Milton, VT
6. (12) Scott FitzGerald, West Rutland, VT
7. (8) # Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT
8. (1) Zach Rabtoy, Fairfax, VT
9. (9) Jared Blake, North Hero, VT
10. (10) # Shawn Franklin, Waitsfield, VT
11. (11) Tony Putzier, Jericho, VT
12. (4) Keith Pelkey, Clintonville, NY
Heat Winners: Keith O'Neil, Robert Gordon
Bond Auto Parts Hard Charger Award: Scott FitzGerald
Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Richie Turner
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Best Appearing Car Award: Scott FitzGerald
Portland Glass Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown
(# - denotes rookie)
1. (1) Dale O'Neil, Mooers, NY
2. (6) Chuck Bradford, Addison, VT
3. (3) C.J. LaVair, Saranac Lake, NY
4. (2) John McCarron, Rensselaer, NY
5. (4) Jake Noble, Benson, VT
6. (5) Harold LaVair, Jr., Gabriels, NY
7. (7) Andrew FitzGerald, West Rutland, VT
8. (8) Kyle Sorensen, Ballston Spa, NY
9. (9) # Bradley Bertrand, Ferrisburgh, VT
10. (10) Tyler Irwin, Peru, NY
Heat Winner: Dale O'Neil
Bond Auto Parts Hard Charger Award: Chuck Bradford
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Best Appearing Car Award: Andrew FitzGerald
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