2014-11-11

PASS National Championship Contenders Ready To Race For Title At Southern National



PASS National Championship Contenders Ready To Race For Title At Southern National

 

-       For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 11) – After a long season that has seen championship races contested in both the United States and Canada, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model National Championship will be decided on Saturday at Southern National Motorsports Park.  The 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown will determine the 2014 champion and the contenders could not have come from more varied backgrounds than points leader Ben Rowe and rookie upstart Tyler Dippel.

            Turner, Maine's Ben Rowe has grown to become a true short track legend over the last decade, winning more PASS Super Late Model races than any driver in history.  Not only has Rowe won 4 PASS North Super Late Model championships, but he also claimed the PASS South Super Late Model title in 2009.  And he is no stranger to success in the Mason Dixon Meltdown, as the only driver to win the race twice, taking the checkered flag in 2007 at Concord Speedway and again in 2009 at South Boston Speedway.  

            Despite his accolades, which also include 2 previous PASS National Championship title reigns in 2009 and 2011, Rowe has been impressed with his young counterpart.

            "You know I didn't know a lot about Tyler [Dippel] coming into this year, but he's really been impressive," said Rowe.  "The thing that surprised me the most was that he came to the tracks up North, tracks that he had never seen before, and not only held his own, but ran really well.  We'll definitely have our work cut out for us when we get down to Kenly this weekend."

            Despite being a teenager, Dippel has had quite extensive career, especially for a driver of his age.  Dippel cut his teeth racing powerful Dirt Modifieds, primarily in his home state of New York.  And the young driver has stayed busy in 2014, not only racing PASS Super Late Models on asphalt from South Carolina to Quebec, but continuing to race on dirt when his schedule has permitted.  Dippel recently opened eyes competing in his Modified at the Dirt Track At Charlotte during the World Finals.  But, now the focus returns to PASS for Dippel and trying to win a National Championship at Southern National.

            "Basically, it's just four points, so whoever finishes in front of the other driver is going to win the championship," says Dippel, who has finished strong in his PASS National outings this year, including a sixth place effort in his first try at the Oxford 250 .  "Our experience at Southern National hopefully will work out for us.  It's been an amazing year and I'm really happy at how our first year on asphalt has gone and to have a shot at the championship is really cool."

            Unlike the previous two PASS South events at Southern National Motorsports Park this year, the Meltdown will have an added element of strategy.  At 200 green flag laps, the Meltdown will be 50 laps longer than the earlier races held at Southern National.  Teams will be allowed to change two tires at lap 125, setting up a 75 lap dash for cash and the championship.

            "You're definitely gonna have to save a little more and have something left for the end," said Dippel.  "But, being able to get two tires, I think you will see some guys be able to push it and race hard the final 75 laps.  We might have to race a little differently though with the championship on the line."

While Rowe and Dippel battle for the PASS National Championship, Tyler Church, Cole Timm, and Jared Irvan will be competingfor the PASS South Super Late Model title.  In addition to Rowe, fellow New Englanders Joey Doiron, Derek Ramstrom, Steve Legendre, and Wayne Helliwell, Jr. and Quebec's Eric St. Gelais will be making the trip to Southern National.  Christopher Bell is hoping to continue his streak of finishing no worse than second in the last two events and will be joined by Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Karl Weber.   Tate Fogleman, Trevor Noles, Brandon Setzer, Tanner Rumburg, Jody Measamer, and Lucas Jones will each be seeking their first career PASS South wins.   

Action at Southern National Motorsports Park for the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown kicks off practice for all divisions on Friday, November 14 from 1 – 4:20 PM.  On Saturday, November 15, practice will start at 10 AM, with qualifying at 1:15 PM, and racing slated to start at 3 PM.  The PASS South Super Late Models will race for 200 laps, along with main events for the PASS Pro Late Models, Pee Dee/Coastal Supertrucks, and USAC Eastern Midgets. 

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms as well as the complete weekend schedule for the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown at Southern National Motorsports Park can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

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 PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, the Autobus La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudière, and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions topassracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or 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 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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PASS Coming to Thunder Road in 2015


PASS Coming to Thunder Road in 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           TR-111114-66

 

        Waterbury, VT –Thunder Road International Speedbowl officials announced that the Pro All Star Series (PASS), based in Naples, Maine, will make their first ever appearance at Thunder Road in Barre, VT during the 53rdMekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 24, 2015. 

 

The Super Late Models of PASS will join Thunder Road's ACT Late Models in the Memorial Day twin bill. The PASS Super Late Models will race 150 laps, and the Thunder Road Late Models will race for the Mekkelsen Memorial Day Classic 100 honors.

 

"This is exciting news for our Thunder Road fans. Having the return to Thunder Road's high banks with Mike and Ben Rowe, joined by Cassius and Johnny Clark, DJ Shaw, and Glen Luce should be a lot of fun to watch. There is also a possibility to see ACT Champions like Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Brian Hoar, and Wayne Helliwell, Jr. bringing their PASS cars to Thunder Road for this event," said Thunder Road promoter Tom Curley. 

 

Thunder Road has run the Memorial Day Classic event with just about every kind of stock car available. From the early days of the flathead coupes and high horsepower modifieds, to the Flying Tigers in the 1960's, then the NASCAR-type Late Models of the 70's, and into the 80's with ACT Pro Stocks, variety has dictated Thunder Road's Memorial Day Classics. Since 1996, the ACT Late Models have carried on the Thunder Road tradition of opening the summer season with the Memorial Day Classic 100. The twin bill featuring the PASS Super Late Models in a 150-lap event is sure to add another dimension to the race program in 2015.

 

"I know there is going to be a lot of support and excitement for this show at Thunder Road from both our fans and competitors," said President of PASS, Tom Mayberry. "I know that numerous times over the past 10 years I have had racers and fans ask me what the chances were that we could race at Thunder Road. It should be a great show, and we are all looking forward to our first time at the tough ¼ mile high banks."

 

The American Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Star Series (PASS) are working together to bring both traveling groups to new events during the 2015 race season. An earlier announcement that the first-ever combination event between the two premiere touring series in the Northeast, PASS and ACT, would take place as the opening event of the Oxford Plains Speedway season in Oxford, Maine on Saturday, April 18, 2015. That announcement alone has created a positive outlook for the coming race season. The addition of a second event with PASS at Thunder Road in Barre, VT should add to the anticipation and excitement for the 2015 race season in the region.   

 

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com or visit, acttour.com, or thunderroadspeedbowl.com.

                                                

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2014-11-10

Le #67 Dominic Jacques, vise un premier Championnat Sportsman en 2015


Le #67 Dominic Jacques, vise un premier Championnat Sportsman en 2015


On peut dire que Dominic Jacques aura fait parler de lui depuis son arrivée dans la Série Sportsman Québec en 2013. Battant lors de sa première épreuve le record pour une recrue en finale avec sa 3e position, il terminera sa première saison avec le titre de Recrue de l'Année. 

En 2014, c'est un pilote plus confiant, déterminé mais toujours aussi respectueux que nous avons pu voir en piste. Réalisant 2 records de pistes soit lors du GP3R et sur la piste de l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien, sa fiche pour la saison 2014 est tout aussi relevée! C'est pas moins de 6 top 5 en 10 courses qu'il obtient dont 2 victoires. Il a été récompensé lors du Banquet de fin de saison obtenant le prix du Challenge Jass Racing ainsi que M. Qualification SAAS Race Wear en plus d'être en nomination pour le prix le plus prestigieux soit Ambassadeur Best Buy. 

Lorsqu'on lui demande quel est SON moment 2014, il va s'en dire que son week-end au GP3R avec sa victoire qui lui a valu le volant Nascar est dur à battre ! Mais il avoue avoir vécu un beau moment lors de sa victoire à Vallée-Jonction le 12 juillet 2014. Partant en 2e position en finale, le #67 Dominic Jacques de Vallée-Jonction a connu une journée parfaite! Réalisant d'excellents temps en pratique, victorieux en séance de qualification, il avait mené la finale du début à la fin. Filant à toute allure sur la piste, paraissant parfois même intouchable, il était alors allé chercher sa 2e victoire consécutive. 

Qu'est-ce qui fait le succès de Dominic Jacques ? C'est sans aucun doute un jeune pilote très talentueux. En piste, il est patient mais prend sa place, sait imposer son rythme et nous a offert de belles performances. J'oserais ajouter qu'il a su s'entourer d'une équipe qui fait la différence ; là où le plaisir rime avec le travail et des équipiers avec qui  la complicité transparaît. 

Que peut-on souhaiter à Dominic Jacques pour 2015 ? Il va mettre tout en œuvre pour que la saison soit représentative des accomplissements de 2014. Il ne se cache pas pour dire qu'il aimerait bien revivre son expérience Nascar qui lui a donné la chance de conduire une voiture encore plus performante. 

Bonne Saison 2015 à Dominic et son équipe! 

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Le #67 Dominic Jacques, vise un premier Championnat Sportsman en 2015


Le #67 Dominic Jacques, vise un premier Championnat Sportsman en 2015


On peut dire que Dominic Jacques aura fait parler de lui depuis son arrivée dans la Série Sportsman Québec en 2013. Battant lors de sa première épreuve le record pour une recrue en finale avec sa 3e position, il terminera sa première saison avec le titre de Recrue de l'Année. 

En 2014, c'est un pilote plus confiant, déterminé mais toujours aussi respectueux que nous avons pu voir en piste. Réalisant 2 records de pistes soit lors du GP3R et sur la piste de l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien, sa fiche pour la saison 2014 est tout aussi relevée! C'est pas moins de 6 top 5 en 10 courses qu'il obtient dont 2 victoires. Il a été récompensé lors du Banquet de fin de saison obtenant le prix du Challenge Jass Racing ainsi que M. Qualification SAAS Race Wear en plus d'être en nomination pour le prix le plus prestigieux soit Ambassadeur Best Buy. 

Lorsqu'on lui demande quel est SON moment 2014, il va s'en dire que son week-end au GP3R avec sa victoire qui lui a valu le volant Nascar est dur à battre ! Mais il avoue avoir vécu un beau moment lors de sa victoire à Vallée-Jonction le 12 juillet 2014. Partant en 2e position en finale, le #67 Dominic Jacques de Vallée-Jonction a connu une journée parfaite! Réalisant d'excellents temps en pratique, victorieux en séance de qualification, il avait mené la finale du début à la fin. Filant à toute allure sur la piste, paraissant parfois même intouchable, il était alors allé chercher sa 2e victoire consécutive. 

Qu'est-ce qui fait le succès de Dominic Jacques ? C'est sans aucun doute un jeune pilote très talentueux. En piste, il est patient mais prend sa place, sait imposer son rythme et nous a offert de belles performances. J'oserais ajouter qu'il a su s'entourer d'une équipe qui fait la différence ; là où le plaisir rime avec le travail et des équipiers avec qui  la complicité transparaît. 

Que peut-on souhaiter à Dominic Jacques pour 2015 ? Il va mettre tout en œuvre pour que la saison soit représentative des accomplissements de 2014. Il ne se cache pas pour dire qu'il aimerait bien revivre son expérience Nascar qui lui a donné la chance de conduire une voiture encore plus performante. 

Bonne Saison 2015 à Dominic et son équipe! 

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste.


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2014-11-07

Super Late Model Racing’s Best Prepare For Mason Dixon Meltdown At Southern National



Super Late Model Racing's Best Prepare For Mason Dixon Meltdown At Southern National

 

-       For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 7) – As has been customary for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model division, the season will once again conclude with the running of the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown on Saturday, November 15 at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC.  Some of the best short trackers from Canada to Florida are busily preparing their machines for what will be, for many of them, the final race of a long campaign.  One driver looking to cap off a pretty stellar 2014 season is Worcester, Massachusetts's native Derek Ramstrom.  During the late summer and early fall, Ramstrom went to victory lane in two of New England's most prestigious events, the PASS 300 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway and the World Series of Stock Car Racing at Thompson Speedway in Connecticut.  Following a successful 5thplace outing with the Petit Motorsports team last weekend at Caraway Speedway's North-South Shootout, Ramstrom is encouraged to return to his family owned team for another outing at Southern National.

            "I love running the tracks down South," said Ramstrom.  "There a lot different from the tracks in the Northeast.  They've got more banking, they're a lot faster.  I definitely love to come down here."

            It would seem that the bigger events on the short track calendar have played in Ramstrom's favor in recent years.  This year's Mason Dixon Meltdown at Southern National Raceway Park is expected to have one of the biggest car counts of the season and to attract some of North America's best racers.  And, at 200 green flag laps and with the option to change two tires at lap 125, Ramstrom is hoping his past experiences in big events will play out with a win in the Meltdown.

            "We usually run strong at Southern National," said Ramstrom.  "The last couple of years we've had some motor problems down there.  As long as the car runs good, I think we will definitely have a top five finish."

            In 2013, Ramstrom led laps and battled much of the race with eventual winner Tyler Church, before motor problems eventually sidelined him with less than 40 laps to go.  That performance has him excited to see what he and the Ramstrom's Service Center team can do when they return to Southern National next weekend.

            "You've just got to be consistent and try to stay in the top 10 in a long race like that," says Ramstrom.  "Hopefully we can make the right adjustments when we pit, work together as a team, and hopefully be there at the end."

While Ramstrom seeks a season ending win to cap off 2014, several drivers will be competing for championships.  Veteran Ben Rowe and rookie Tyler Dippel will be racing for the PASS National Chaampionship, while Tyler Church, Cole Timm, and Jared Irvan compete for the PASS South Super Late Model title.  In addition to Ramstrom and Rowe, fellow New Englanders Joey Doiron, Steve Legendre, and Wayne Helliwell, Jr. and Quebec's Eric St. Gelais will be making the trip to Southern National. Christopher Bell is hoping to continue his streak of finishing no worse than second in the last two events and will be joined by Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Karl Weber.   Tate Fogleman, Trevor Noles, Brandon Setzer, Tanner Rumburg, Jody Measamer, and Lucas Jones will each be seeking their first career PASS South wins.   

Action at Southern National Motorsports Park for the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown kicks off practice for all divisions on Friday, November 14 from 1 – 4:20 PM.  On Saturday, November 15, practice will start at 10 AM, with qualifying at 1:15 PM, and racing slated to start at 3 PM.  The PASS South Super Late Models will race for 200 laps, along with main events for the PASS Pro Late Models, Pee Dee/Coastal Supertrucks, and USAC Eastern Midgets. 

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms as well as the complete weekend schedule for the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown at Southern National Motorsports Park can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

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 PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, the Autobus La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudière, and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions topassracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or 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 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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KURT BUSCH UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Dover P.D. Official Statement

"The Dover Police Department can confirm that an investigation is being conducted based on an allegation of domestic assault that is alleged to have occurred in the City of Dover involving Mr. Busch. These allegations were brought to the Dover Police Department on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00PM. At this time, the department is still investigating the victim's claims and will not have any further comment on this matter in order to preserve the integrity of the case. The Dover Police Department will release further information as it becomes available.



SHR Statement

SHR spokesman Mike Arning told Motorsport.com via email, "This is an allegation Stewart-Haas Racing takes very seriously, but we're still gathering all of the facts and are not in a position to comment in greater detail."

NASCAR statement from Brett Jewkes, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

"NASCAR is aware of the investigation involving driver Kurt Busch. We recognize the seriousness of this matter and are actively gathering information from all parties, including law enforcement authorities and Stewart-Haas Racing. It would be inappropriate for NASCAR to comment further on this matter until we have more information."


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La vente de l’Autodrome Chaudière annulée; André Poulin devient le seul promoteur

 

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Le 07 novembre 2014

 

La vente de l'Autodrome Chaudière annulée; André Poulin devient le seul promoteur


Suite à une rencontre qui a eu lieu ce mercredi, 05 novembre 2014  entre le groupe André Poulin/Marco Savoie et Dany Lagacé/Kevin Roberge, la vente de l'Autodrome Chaudière qui avait été annoncée lors du Banquet de fin saison a été annulée étant donné la maladie qui afflige l'un des 2 associés,  Marco Savoie.  


M. Poulin et M. Savoie tiennent à remercier sincèrement Dany Lagacé et Kevin Roberge pour leur compréhension dans cette situation. Il va s'en dire que M. Savoie ainsi que sa famille peuvent compter sur tout notre soutient dans cet épreuve. « Je tiens personnellement à souhaiter un prompt rétablissement à Marco » dit André Poulin.


Suite à cette rencontre, M. André Poulin a fait la location de l'Autodrome Chaudière pour la saison 2015 avec option d'achat. Il devient par le fait même le seul promoteur.


M. Poulin a toujours l'intention de maintenir les déclarations faites en ce qui concerne la programmation relevée qui sera offerte pour la prochaine saison. Aussi, il tient à réitérer son engagement d'améliorer les classes locales et d'assurer la venue des Série Québécoises et Américaines.

Une réunion aura lieu le samedi 29 novembre prochain pour les classes locales et les détails vous seront communiqués dans les prochains jours.


M. André Poulin remercie Dany Lagacé et Kevin Roberge pour la confiance qu'il lui porte et mettra tout en œuvre afin de conserver le haut standard de qualité offert à l'Autodrome Chaudière dans les dernières années.


À compter de ce jour, l'autodrome portera le nom de l'Autodrome Chaudière 2014 inc.


Dans la prochaine année, M. Poulin regardera la possibilité d'accueillir de nouveaux investisseurs.


Pour toutes questions, vous pouvez rejoindre M. André Poulin au 581-998-7388 ou par courriel au andre.poulin@seriesportsman.ca.


Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste Série Sportsman Québec

 

 


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2014-11-06

ACT and PASS Reach Agreement for 2015



ACT and PASS Reach Agreement for 2015

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           ACT-110614-65

 

Waterbury, VT –Two of the leading short track sanctioning bodies in the United States and Canada, the American Canadian Tour (ACT) located in Waterbury, VT and the Pro All Star Series (PASS) from Naples, Maine have reached an agreement entering the 2015 season.

 

The first ever "double-header" event to be held between the two groups will take place at the opening event for the 2015 PASS season at the Oxford Plains Speedway(OPS), Oxford, ME on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Both the ACT Late Models and the PASS Super Late Models will compete in 150-lap feature events to open the race season at the historic Oxford Plains Speedway. ACT has a traditional opening day event at the Lee USA Speedway with the annual New Hampshire Governor's Cup race on Sunday, April 12, 2015. 

 

"This agreement between PASS and ACT is going to be very good for the New England and Canadian race fans, and certainly for full fender race teams. ACT Late Model teams spent many years racing at Oxford, and they always put on some terrific shows. This will also allow a number of the ACT teams, who also have PASS Super Late Models, to compete with the stars of PASS. We see this as a win-win for teams and fans," said Tom Mayberry, President of PASS and owner of the Oxford Plains Speedway.

The agreement between the two groups will also include a clearing of the ACT schedule on the weekend of the historic Oxford 250 to be held on August 29-30, 2015. There will be no ACT race or rain date scheduled on the date of the 2015 Oxford 250. 

 

Tom Curley, President of ACT said, "I see this project between ACT and PASS as a work in progress. We expect that other possibilities can result from this initial negotiation, and we are excited about working with Tom (Mayberry) going forward. It certainly should provide for an exciting new era of racing in our region for both the fans and race teams."

 

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963 or media@acttour.com, or visit acttour.com, or proallstarsseries.com.

 

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ACT Returns to New Smyrna Speedway in 2015



ACT Returns to New Smyrna Speedway in 2015

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           ACT-110614-64

 

Waterbury, VT – In a joint announcement between Robert Hart, owner and promoter of the New Smyrna Speedway (NSS) and Tom Curley, President of the American Canadian Tour (ACT), the popular ACT Late Models from throughout New England, New York, and Quebec will return to the annual World Series of Asphalt Racing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on February 16-17, 2015. The teams of ACT will compete in the American Racer Cup, a two feature event, over two nights of racing.

 

"We are very happy to welcome the ACT teams back this February to our World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. The teams that were here several years ago put on some of the best racing we have seen in a long while. We had many fans ask us to try and bring them back to New Smyrna. We are very pleased that they will return to New Smyrna Speedway in 2015," said Hart.

 

The 2014 ACT Champion, Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. (Pole), Hudson, NH bested the field of twenty eight (28) teams to win the overall two days of racing in 2011. Pole also won the opening 100-lap feature, and Brian Hoar, Williston, VT won the 100-lap feature on the following night.

 

An excited Pole said, "This is just great news. That was a lot of fun racing in the middle of the winter and it gives us something to look forward to for the next few months. I really loved the track and it would be a great way to start the season by defending the Cup in February."

 

Sunday, February 15, 2015 will feature the NASCAR K&N Series opening event of the year to be held at the New Smyrna Speedway. ACT will run 100-lap features on consecutive nights beginning Monday, February 16, 2015 and Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The American Racer Cup will go to the best finisher combining points from both events. Total posted awards will be over $35,000.00.

 

"We appreciate the invitation for our ACT teams to once again compete at New Smyrna Speedway. It is a first class facility and our cars adapted well to the design and speed of the fast half-mile race track. I know the teams that were there in 2011 had a great time, and I would expect that this February will be the same. We have had great response from teams and we all are looking forward to the trip," said Tom Curley, President of the American Canadian Tour.   

 

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, or media@acttour.com, or visitacttour.com.

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2014-11-05

Pierson Leaves Little Doubt with Dominant Devil’s Bowl Win

Pierson Leaves Little Doubt with Dominant Devil's Bowl Win

Champion Donnelly tops SCoNE Sprint Cars

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                         DBS-110314-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Adam Pierson made it look easy at Devil's Bowl Speedway as he drove to a dominant victory in the Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC "Vermont Freedom & Unity 100" on Saturday, November 1.  The Bradford, VT driver braved a cold wind to nail down the Sportsman Modified finale for the inaugural "Battle at the Bowl" dirt track series, netting the series championship in the process.

Pierson entered the race trailing Vince Quenneville, Jr. by eight points – the equivalent of four positions on the track – for the title.  Pierson wasted little time, moving into the lead by lap 9 and stretching out to as much as a half-lap lead.  Quenneville made a steady march into the top five in the middle stages of the race and appeared to have kept Pierson close enough to have sealed the championship, but his car made hard contact with the backstretch barrier at lap 66 that knocked him out of the race.

After fending off a determined Jack Gentile, Pierson sped away to the $2,000 win and the championship, collecting a trophy presented by Vermont Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott.  Derek Graham of Woodsville, NH had a solid drive to take the runner-up spot, while Gentile, of Cohoes, NY, wound up third.  Leon Gonyo and Johnny Scarborough completed the top five, followed by Kenny Tremont, Jr., Richie Simmons, Trevor Rocke, Allan Hammond, and Tim Hodge.

Chris Donnelly of Piermont, NH put a hurting on the Sprint Cars of New England field in the tour's first-ever appearance at Devil's Bowl.  "Professor" Donnelly benefitted from a broken driveline under the car of race leader Will Hull in the early laps to inherit the lead, but drove away for an uncontested victory to wrap up his fourth series championship in five years.  Clay Dow and Danny Douville had an intense fight for the runner-up position in the second half of the 30-lap race, which eventually went to Dow.  Douville, James Hanson, and Lee Ladouceur completed the top five finishers.

The Sportsman Coupe division – which became famous at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, VT – ran a special 25-lap, $1,000-to-win event that went to Enfield, NH's Earl Maxham, Jr.  Maxham passed Thomas Placey for the lead with six laps left, then held off Michael Danforth.  Danforth took the runner-up finish with teammate Gene Pierson, Jr. third. Jason Horniak and Josh Harrington were next in line.

Mark "Rowdy" Burch of Fort Edward, NY celebrated a hard-fought win the 25-lap Renegade division feature, after holding off asphalt specialist Jamy Begor for nearly half of the race.  Bill Duprey of Hydeville, VT finished a close third to nip Begor for the "Battle at the Bowl" championship in the class.  Chase Aussicker and Darrell Older ran 4-5 in the race.

Steven Bresette of Plattsburgh, NY made a late move to steal the lead from Jake Noble and win the 15-lap Mini Stock race.  Dave Durkee and Noble completed the podium finishers in the race, and a scoring recheck following the event showed that Rob Gioia of East Thetford, VT clinched the division's championship over Bresette by just two points with a fourth-place finish.  Matt Monaghan finished fifth.

The Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC event put a wrap on the 2014 stock car racing season at Devil's Bowl Speedway.  Information regarding the post-season awards banquet and rulebook meetings will be release in the coming weeks and months.

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, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112.  Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook atfacebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed.

 

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC "Vermont Freedom & Unity 100"

"Battle at the Bowl" Dirt Track Series

Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT

Saturday, November 1, 2014

 

Sportsman Modified Feature (100 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (5) Adam Pierson, Bradford, VT

2.    (11) Derek Graham, Woodsville, NH

3.    (8) Jack Gentile, Cohoes, NY

4.    (6) Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY

5.    (14) Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, VT

6.    (13) Kenny Tremont, Jr., West Sand Lake, NY

7.    (4) Richie Simmons, Bradford, VT

8.    (10) Trevor Rocke, Canaan, NH

9.    (1) Allan Hammond, Canaan, NH

10.  (7) Tim Hodge, Woodstock, VT

11.  (2) Robbie LaCroix, Canaan, NH

12.  (9) Brian Whittemore, Pittsford, VT

13.  (19) Darryl Mitchell, Akwesasne, NY

14.  (20) Cody Hunt, Hoosick Falls, NY

15.  (21) Cass Bennett, Buskirk, NY

16.  (12) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, VT

17.  (15) Jack Swinton, Hudson Falls, NY

18.  (16) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, VT

19.  (3) Floyd Billington, South Glens Falls, NY

20.  (17) Robert Tucker, East Corinth, VT

21.  (18) Leonard Drown, Morrisonville, NY

Did Not Start: Ron Casey, Manchester Center, VT

Lap Leaders: Robbie LaCroix, 1-8; Adam Pierson, 9-100.

Fast Time: Adam Pierson (17.483 sec.)

Heat Winners: Adam Pierson, Floyd Billington, Vince Quenneville, Jr.

 

Renegade Feature (25 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (2) Mark Burch, Fort Edward, NY

2.    (8) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, NY

3.    (1) Bill Duprey, Hydeville, VT

4.    (3) Chase Aussicker, Ballston Spa, NY

5.    (4) Darrell Older, Ballston Spa, NY

6.    (5) Lou Gancarz, North Adams, MA

7.    (9) Jeff Meltz, Hudson, NY

8.    (7) Eric Sprega, Ballston Spa, NY

9.    (6) Matt Mosher, Fort Edward, NY

Lap Leaders: Mark Burch, 1-14; Jamy Begor, 15; Burch, 16-25.

Heat Winner: Bill Duprey

 

Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (2) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, NY

2.    (4) Dave Durkee, White River Junction, VT

3.    (1) Jake Noble, Benson, VT

4.    (6) Rob Gioia, East Thetford, VT

5.    (3) Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT

6.    (7) Michael Wahl, East Islip, NY

7.    (8) Scott Corbosiero, Adams, MA

8.    (6) Steve Armstrong, White River Junction, VT

Did Not Start: Jason Porter, St. Albans, VT

Lap Leaders: Jake Noble, 1-13; Steven Bresette, 14-15.

Heat Winner: Jake Noble

 

Sprint Cars of New England Feature (30 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (6) Chris Donnelly, Piermont, NH

2.    (5) Clay Dow, Barnstead, NH

3.    (7) Danny Douville, Bristol, NH

4.    (11) James Hanson, Orwell, VT

5.    (10) Lee Ladouceur, Alexandria, ON

6.    (3) Jake Williams, Center Tuftonboro, NH

7.    (1) Lacey Hanson, Orwell, VT

8.    (8) Danny Varin, Johnstown, NY

9.    (4) Will Hull, East Montpelier, VT

10.  (2) Tyler Austin, West Fairlee, VT

11.  (9) Cory Sparks, Edinburg, NY

12.  (12) Tim Martin, White River Junction, VT

Did Not Start: Luke Greenwood, Hudson, NH

Lap Leaders: Lacey Hanson, 1-4; Will Hull, 5-9; Chris Donnelly, 10-30.

Heat Winners: Clay Dow, Chris Donnelly

 

Sportsman Coupe Feature (25 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (1) Earl Maxham, Jr., Enfield, NH

2.    (5) Michael Danforth, Corinth, VT

3.    (6) Gene Pierson, Jr., East Corinth, VT

4.    (8) Jason Horniak, Bradford, VT

5.    (4) Josh Harrington, Topsham, VT

6.    (2) Thomas Placey, Bradford, VT

7.    (3) Jeff Robbins, Jr., Bradford, VT

8.    (10) Brian Chaffee, Bradford, VT

9.    (9) Teddy Salomaa, Bradford, VT

10.  (11) Richie Simmons, Bradford, VT

11.  (7) Jeremy Beckley, Bath, NH

Lap Leaders: Thomas Placey, 1-19; Earl Maxham, Jr, 20-25.

Heat Winners: Thomas Placey, Josh Harrington

 

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2014-11-04

NASCAR Penalizes Crew Members And Crew Chiefs




NASCAR Penalizes Crew Members And Crew Chiefs

From The No. 5 and No. 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Teams

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2014) — NASCAR has assessed penalties to crew members from the No. 5 and No. 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams for their involvement in post-race incidents on Nov. 2 at Texas Motor Speedway. In addition, the crew chiefs from those two teams also have been penalized.

 

Jeremy Fuller, a crew member with the No. 5 team, along with Dwayne Doucette and Jason Ingle, crew members with the No. 24 team, each have been fined $25,000 and suspended from NASCAR through the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. All three were found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty – involved in a post-race physical altercation with a driver on pit road

 

Dean Mozingo, a crew member with the No. 24 team, has been fined $10,000 and suspended from NASCAR through the completion of the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. He was found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty – involved in a post-race physical altercation with another crew member on pit road

 

Kenny Francis, crew chief of the No. 5 team, and Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 24 team, have each been fined $50,000 and placed on NASCAR probation through the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. They were found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 9-4A: Crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty

 

"While the intensity and emotions are high as we continue through the final rounds of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the actions that we saw from several crew members Sunday following the race at Texas are unacceptable," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR senior vice president, competition and racing development. "We reviewed the content that was available to us of the post-race incident along pit road, and identified several crew members who crossed the line with their actions, specifically punching others."

"We therefore have penalized four crew members as well as their crew chiefs, as they ultimately are responsible for members of their team per the NASCAR rule book," Pemberton continued. "A NASCAR championship is at stake, but we can't allow behavior that crosses the line to go unchecked, particularly when it puts others in harm's way."

 

Contact:                                                                                              

Kerry Tharp

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Un pilote de Saint-Félicien s’ajoute à la Série Sportsman pour 2015

Chronique : Bientôt en piste pour 2015

 

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On l'avait vu en piste le 26 juillet dernier à bord de la voiture #88 de Dave Trevors à l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien dont il est co-propriétaire. Cette journée lui aura donné la piqure; Yves Pelchat a fait l'acquisition d'un véhicule Sportsman Québec, ancien véhicule du #7 Réjean Blanchet. Il roulera à bord du #8 pour la saison 2015.

Yves Pelchat n'est pas à ces débuts en Stock Car. Il a fait ces premières courses en 1992 et 1993 dans la catégorie Mini Stock avec entre autre Karl Allard. Il s'est d'ailleurs vu attribuer la cascade la plus spectaculaire faisant quelques tonneaux. Rien pour arrêter ce pilote qui participera à la saison de Mini Modifié en 1994.

 

Après une pause de 3 ans, il fait un retour en 1998 et 1999 dans la catégorie Mini-Legende où il ira chercher 2 championnats.  Après que la compagnie pour laquelle il coursait ait fait la vente du véhicule, il entame les années 2000 en roulant en tant qu'amateur et aussi en Super Stock.

 

Sa passion pour le Stock Car l'amènera en 2007 à devenir co-propriétaire de l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien; un défi qu'il poursuit toujours.

 

Depuis 2008 et jusqu'à l'an dernier,  il coursait dans la catégorie Sport compact où il a obtenu quelques championnats.

 

Quand on lui demande pourquoi son choix s'est arrêté sur la Série Sportsman Québec, il souligne immédiatement le travail fantastique que M. André Poulin, promoteur et président de la Série accompli. De plus, pour lui, la Série en est une abordable tant pour mettre la voiture compétitive au point de vue technique que pour le budget qu'elle exige pour faire la saison. Il souligne aussi l'esthétique soignée des voitures qui en font partie lui qui a déjà commencé à mettre à sa main son nouveau véhicule!

 

Sans aucun doute, il entrevoit la saison 2015 comme  une année d'apprentissage où le plaisir sera sa priorité. Il est content de sortir de sa zone de confort tant au niveau du type de voiture que des pistes visitées et veut faire sa place tout en respectant les autres pilotes en piste.

 

Avec la venue de M. Pelchat, on compte maintenant 3 pilotes de la région et ce n'est pas fini ! Suivez nos chroniques pour d'autres nouveautés.

 

Bienvenue parmi nous à Yves et son équipe!

 

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste 


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