2018-05-30

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Official Statement on the Loss of Driver Terry Stevenson

ATTACHED PHOTO: Terry Stevenson, 62, of Whitehall, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, after suffering a heart attack while racing at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vt.  (Jeremy McGaffin photo)


Devil's Bowl Speedway Official Statement on the Loss of Driver Terry Stevenson




 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                 DBS-052818-1

 

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil's Bowl Speedway management is saddened to confirm the passing of stock car racing drivers, Terry Stevenson.

Mr. Stevenson, 62, of Whitehall, N.Y., was competing in a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Stock race at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vt., on the evening of Sunday, May 27, 2018, when he was stricken by cardiac arrest.

With five of 20 laps complete at approximately 8:05 p.m., Mr. Stevenson was driving car slowly around the race track during a yellow flag caution period when his car drifted slowly to the left and lightly brushed the inside retaining wall as it came to a stop.  No other people or vehicles were involved.

First responders from Vergennes Area Rescue Squad and the Devil's Bowl Speedway Safety Team were on site and at the scene promptly.  Mr. Stevenson was unresponsive and was quickly and carefully extricated from his car and transported by ambulance to Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vt., where he was officially pronounced deceased upon arrival.

Terry Stevenson was competing in his first race after more than 20 years away from the sport.  He was previously a top driver at Devil's Bowl Speedway and other area tracks, winning a championship at Devil's Bowl in 1993 in the GT 4-Cylinder division.  He and his family were enthusiastic about coming back "home" to Devil's Bowl, and speedway officials were proud to have him on the driver roster for the 2018 season.

Devil's Bowl Speedway thanks Vergennes Area Rescue Squad and the Devil's Bowl Speedway Safety Team for their professionalism and expedient care for Terry Stevenson. Devil's Bowl Speedway also thanks its dedicated fan base and for its support, and requests that the same continues to be extended to Terry Stevenson's family members and friends.

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Unique eCigs Sportsman Series: Take II

Unique eCigs Sportsman Series: Take II

 

PLATTSBURGH – The Unique eCigs Sportsman Series is set to take the green flag this weekend at Airborne Park Speedway, after rains forced cancellation of last weekend's event. With back to back rainouts, drivers are eager to get back on the track and it should provide some exciting racing action.

                This series will put the Sportsman Modified drivers on the pedestal and allow the show to be about them. Each series race will be 50-laps in distance and payout $1,000 to the winner. In addition, drivers and teams will be racing for a $6,000 point fund, with $2,000 going to the overall winner at the end of the five events.

                Mohawk International Raceway has a number of top Sportsman Modified competitors that will be looking to challenge the Poirier's True Value Sportsman Modified regulars this coming Saturday. Adding more top runners to what is already a stellar Airborne Sportsman Modified division will surely provide exciting close quarters racing.

                Teams will be drawing for their starting spot upon entering the speedway. The number they draw will determine the heat race starting lineups.

                The event will be a "show up" points event for the Airborne regulars in attendance. Any points accumulated during the event will count towards the final standings after the series finale at Mohawk on September 14. In total, there will be two events run at Airborne and three at Mohawk.

                Saturday will be Volunteer Fire & EMS night presented by Haun Welding and Huntley Trucking. In addition to the Sportsman event, the card will include regular distance events for the Egglefield Ford 358-Modifieds, Ernie's Discount Tools Super Stocks, Mini-Mods and Strictly Stocks.

                Post time for the event is scheduled for 6 p.m. with grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Grandstand admission will be $12 for adults with kids ages 12 and under free of charge.

                Dozerfest will also be taking place on the Speedway grounds starting at 9 a.m. For more information about Dozerfest visit kiwanisplattsburgh.org.

For more racing information, visit airborneparkspeedway.com or on Facebook at Airborne Park Speedway.

 


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Summer Toonie Night is Next on the Schedule for Peterborough Speedway

Summer Toonie Night is Next on the Schedule for Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 




In baseball, the rule is 3 strikes and you're out. When it came to the 2018 season opening event at Peterborough Speedway, Mother Nature was called out after only a couple of strikes. Following rainouts Saturday, May 19th and Saturday, May 26th, track officials have decided to move to the next event on the calendar and will host the year's first Summer Toonie Night – presented by Pepsi – with $2.00 spectator grandstand admission Saturday, June 2nd. Track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says they gave the annual lid-lifter their best shot, but the weather forecast just wouldn't cooperate.

 

"We tried everything we could to give the fans a special night to kick-off the year, but things just didn't work out," Josiasse said. "On the first attempt, we knew early-on that it wasn't going to work out, but for the second try we were a bit more optimistic. There was a chance of showers, but signs pointed to a large window of opportunity to get the show in the books. Teams got a chance to get on the track and run some practice laps before the skies opened-up. It was very disappointing for everyone."

 

Action returns to the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval Saturday, June 2nd with the year's first Summer Toonie Night, presented by Pepsi. Spectator grandstand admission will be just $2.00, with the home track Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck divisions and a 50 lap main event for the Late Model teams. Also on the show will be the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends and a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission. Pit gates open at 1:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and the night's first green flag at 5:00.

 

Looking ahead on the schedule to Saturday, June 9th finds a Super Stock qualifier for the $5,000 to win Canadian Short Track Nationals – Sunday, September 2nd – at Jukasa Motor Speedway. Action will also the Bone Stock, Mini Stock and Late Model classes, along with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series. Pit gates will open at 2:30, with spectator admission at 5:00 and racing starting at 6:00.

 

Bullring bullet points: A pair of the season's biggest special events are coming up fast. The 100 lap APC Pro Late Model tour stop is scheduled for a Saturday, June 16th green flag, while the Canadian Legends Asphalt Nationals finale checks in Saturday, July 14th. See the track's web-site for complete details.

 

Fans can find the latest news, information, race results and driver profiles throughout the season by visitingwww.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. There is also a free Smartphone app available.

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Melissa Bullen (#67) and Nolan Gould put their Jiffy Lube Mini Stock machines through their paces at Peterborough Speedway. Action resumes Saturday, June 2nd with the year's first Summer Toonie Night.

 

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Oxford/Richmond Qualifier Up Next For PASS North At Petty




Courtesy of Tim Terry @ Tim's Corner Motorsports

(RIVER GLADE, NB - April 13th, 2018) - Management at Petty International Raceway is thrilled to announce a partnership with Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre. Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre will be the presenting sponsor for the 150-lap Pro All Stars Series (PASS) event at Petty International Raceway on Saturday, June 2nd. The Petty Raceway Late Model, Westwood Estates Street Stock, Mister Transmission Mini Stock and Leisure Days/CRC RV Bandolero divisions will play support to the Pro All Stars Series.

The Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre 150 for the Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Models marks the first time the Series will visit ¼-mile oval. The race is the seventh event on the North schedule for 2018 and the second of four "Roads to Oxford and Richmond" races on the year. The top five drivers in the Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre 150 will receive a guaranteed starting position at either the 45th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME) on August 26th or the inaugural Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway (VA) on October 20th.

The Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre 150 also serves as the second of five Bumper to Bumper Petty $5k Pro Stock Challenge (PPSC) races. Announced last week, house points will be kept over the five Pro Stock/Super Late Model events at Petty International Raceway in 2018 and competitors will be able to count their best four events towards the PPSC championship standings.

Allan Curry, General Manager of Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre, has been actively involved in the Maritime motorsports community for decades. Curry is looking forward to the return to Atlantic Canada of the largest sanctioning body of Super Late Model racing in North America.

"Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre is excited to be able to help bring PASS racing to Petty International Raceway," said Curry. "Racing has always been a passion of mine so it was an easy decision when I got the call from Craig McFetridge. Craig, Wayne Smith and all the people involved with Petty International Raceway do so much for this sport and the improvements can be seen in the facility every time you go there.  Atlantic Canada is where we do business, so it makes sense to get involved in events held in all provinces. PASS racing was always checked off on my calendar when it came to Nova Scotia, so this will be a great event no doubt. It is one you will not want to miss!"

From the initial announcement of the event on the 2018 Pro All Stars Series schedule to the addition of the "Roads to Oxford and Richmond" program, race fans and track management have been alike have been counting the days until Saturday, June 2nd.

"Wayne and I have been working to bring PASS to Petty International Raceway for many years and to see this come to fruition is going be big for the greater Moncton and Maritime fan base," said Craig McFetridge, co-owner of the track. "Allan Curry and all his staff have done such an amazing job building this company. To be able to showcase their brand, Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre, at Petty International Raceway in a very high profile event such as this is a great opportunity for us. This event cannot come soon enough."

Derek Griffith (Hudson, NH) opened the PASS North season last Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park with a victory. Up to date PASS news and information can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

Petty International Raceway opens their 2018 season with a double header on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. Friday, May 18th will see the green flag fly on the Atlantic Canadian stock car racing season with action in the Westwood Estates Street Stock, Mister Transmission Mini Stock, Leisure Days/CRC RV Bandolero and Beginner Four Cylinder divisions. The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour will headline the Saturday, May 19th card with the Lucas Oil 150. The MJS and Prime Lift East Coast Mini Stock Tour, Atlantic Modified Tour and Petty Raceway Late Models will play support on the Saturday card.




About Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre:

Atlantic Fleet Completion Centre is a Transport Canada approved final stage automotive manufacturer specializing in turn key Law Enforcement, light duty Fire/Rescue and Commercial vehicles.  Located in the Woodside Industrial Park, Dartmouth Nova Scotia, our EVT trained technicians work on all makes and models delivering specialized vehicles across Canada. With available drop ship codes for FCA and Ford, on site design team, graphics department and metal fabrication we can offer a wide range of custom solutions to match the needs of all clients.  Contact Allan Curry for more information, or to find out what AFCC can do for you - acurry@atlanticfcc.com.


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S & S Racing Launches a Double-Barrelled Open Wheeled Track Attack for 2018

S & S Racing Launches a Double-Barrelled Open Wheeled Track Attack for 2018

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 




With the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series championship added to his resume after the 2017 campaign, it would be easy to understand why Brad Stevenson is looking forward to another year of action. When the green flag flies to open the 2018 season, the 37-year-old racer from Courtice, Ontario will have a teammate, as Chad Strawn makes his return to the provincial racing wars.

 

After spending the past few seasons helping-out in the team's shop, the former Thunder Car and Open Wheeled Modified speedster will steer an immaculately prepared and nearly identical looking machine along with Stevenson on the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, with selected OSCAAR Mod starts. Both cars will carry the familiar S & S Racing #77, with Strawn's piece designated as #77C. The pair will make a formidable combination as they head out on the road in search of the next checkered flag. Chad Strawn says he's looking forward to getting back behind the wheel.

 

"Brad and I have always worked well together and I can't wait to put this new car through its paces," said the 32-year-old father of 2 from Newcastle, Ontario. "I'm sure we'll have a bit of a friendly rivalry on the track, but racing as a team will help us focus on the big picture and that's what is most important as we go through the season."

 

Stevenson and Strawn will handle the powerful equipment on raceday, but another talented duo was responsible for getting the cars ready to race. Graham Annis of GTA Race Designs and Graham Flett took each car down to its bare bones and massaged the chassis, before putting the pieces back together. Veteran racer Dan McHattie shared some of his vast chassis knowledge with the team and Mark VanLuven of AVL Signs & Designs put the finishing touch on the vinyl wrap design for each car. Brad Stevenson says it'll be an exciting year and he can't wait to get back to the track.

 

"Just like in our OMRS championship season, these things look fast even sitting still and I'm sure they'll be a favourite with the fans," Brad Stevenson said. "An off-season of hard work by everyone associated with this team has created some top-notch equipment that we're really proud of."

 

In addition to a pair of championship calibre Open Wheeled Modifieds, S & S Racing will also field the #77 Mini Cooper Bone Stock machine – shared by Corey Strawn and his wife Rhonda – in weekly action at Peterborough Speedway and special events at Kawartha Downs & Speedway.

 

The 2018 schedule for S & S Racing is made possible with support from Eibach Springs, Marcor Automotive, Restoration Co., Koni Shocks, Taunton Tire, McGowan Insulation, Terco Construction, D&F Insulation, Walton Restoration, Biggs & Narciso, Wickens Dry Ice Blasting, AEOC Groups, Abatement Technologies, Caliber Environmental, Gtas Finest Restoration, Martech, Greenstream Environmental, I&I Construction and Lesco.

 

Family, friends and fans can follow the team throughout the upcoming season by liking the S & S Racing page at www.facebook.com.


Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Chad Strawn (#77C) and Brad Stevenson run some side-by-side laps during Ontario Modifieds Racing Series practice – Saturday, May 26th – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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