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2012-05-07

Grogan's Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sponsoring and Offering Promotion for ARCA Truck Series Race May 19

For Immediate Release:

Monday, May 7, 2012

(TOLEDO, Ohio) - After launching a new promotional partnership last spring, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), Toledo Speedway, and Grogan's Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Toledo have enhanced that relationship for 2012 - ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season.

The connection between the three key Toledo groups will be evident on Saturday, May 19, as Grogan's Towne will sponsor that afternoon's ARCA Truck Series race at Toledo Speedway, the Grogan's Towne 50. The race will lead one of the year's top race weekends at the half-mile oval, as the stars of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will shine in the next day's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.

The Grogan's Towne 50 will open the ARCA Truck Series' 14th season, also marking the beginning of ARCA Fan Fest 2012, the interactive fan event surrounding the ARCA Racing Series event weekend at Toledo Speedway.

"ARCA is well known throughout the country but lucky for us, it's based right in our neighborhood," said Denny Amrhein, general manager and partner at Grogan's Towne. "We are proud to support our local community and especially our partnership with the leading racing organization."

The race sponsorship is beneficial not only for the track, but for area fans as well. Starting Thursday, May 10, race fans and customers who visit Grogan's Towne for oil change service any day through May 19 will receive two tickets to the Grogan's Towne 50 after the completion of their service.

Additionally, Grogan's Towne has renewed its position as an Official Sponsor of the ARCA Safety Initiative, and has supplied a Dodge Ram truck to be used as the chase vehicle for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. The vehicle is used as the first-response vehicle for all ARCA Racing Series events, carrying ARCA Safety Initiative officials to the scene of on-track incidents to provide observations and evaluation of the track conditions and driver status.

"We're very appreciative of the support offered by Grogan's Towne to assist our safety efforts," said Joe Wells, vice president of competition for ARCA.

For over 50 years, Grogan's Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has offered exceptional service, unbeatable specials and the latest selections of new and pre-owned vehicles. Located at 6100 North Telegraph Road in Toledo, Grogan's Towne has your favorite Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models at competitive prices. Grogan's Towne is dedicated to assisting you with all of your automotive needs and providing the best service possible.

The ARCA Safety Initiative is the culmination of forward thinking, combined efforts, and the desire to achieve a higher level of responsibility within the safety sector of the ARCA sanctioning body. In all, the Safety Initiative is designed to steer the safety efforts of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, as well as all action at Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway, ARCA's signature track properties.

Founded by John and Mildred Marcum in 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is recognized among the leading sanctioning bodies in the country. Closing in on completing its sixth decade after hundreds of thousands of miles of racing, ARCA administers over 100 race events each season in three professional touring series and local weekly events.

CONTACT:

Griffin Hickman, ARCA

Don Radebaugh, ARCA

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Burning Passion Fuels Larry Jackson's Championship Chase

By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Racecar drivers earn a living in a variety of different professions. At the short track level, few weekly runners – even the most successful in any division – can’t look at paying the bills with the money they earn at the track. Larry Jackson – who captured the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model title at Kawartha Speedway in 2007 – is a full time professional firefighter. An acting captain with the City of Mississauga fire department, Jackson says he loves the competition at the Fraserville 3/8^th mile oval.

“Derek Lynch and his people at KD are a great bunch,” said Jackson, who’ll celebrate his 38^th birthday on May 12^th. “The decisions they have to make aren’t always easy, but it’s a wonderful place to race and I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather spend my Friday nights. For the most part, everyone gets along no matter how hard we might battle each other on the track.”

Jackson, who lives in Oakville, Ontario with partner Wendy Montgomery and their 8 year-old daughter has been racing in one division or another for more than 20 years. His career started in street stocks at nearby Flamboro Speedway, before turning laps in a challenger and open wheeled modified at Mosport and other tracks throughout the province. For the last 10 years, selected NASCAR modified shows south of the border have also been part of his agenda.

“Racing is an easy way to spend a lot of money you might not really have,” said Jackson with a smile. “I’ve been very fortunate to run competitively almost everywhere I’ve raced. My late model program at Kawartha has easily been the most satisfying and successful over the years. We’ve regularly been a top 10 car in points – finishing 2^nd in 2008 and 2011 – in addition to 3^rd in 2010, so that’s always a plus.”

Early in his career, Larry Jackson’s racecars carried the number 29 into battle, but an alliance with Barton Motorsports saw that change to 84. For Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 season, the driver of the Montgomery Marketing/Gary Jackson Trucking/B & B Decals/Speedy Muffler machine took the green flag in a piece that had been designed and built in the team’s shop. While they may have struggled to find the perfect set-up during the first few events, hard work by crew members Dean and David Ramsbottom, Chuck Barton, Dan Boutcher and Roger Youens turned the chassis into a winner.

“There were some things we’d always wanted to try and we managed to incorporate them into the new car,” said Jackson. “Anytime you start with something brand new – especially something you’ve built and designed on your own – you need to build some notes on how it handles and responds to the changes you make. I’m not saying we’re going to mass produce this car, but picking-up that first main event win was especially rewarding.”

While he’s nowhere near ready to walk away from the sport, Jackson admits that he’s thought about looking for a younger driver to take over his car, but before that happens; there is some unfinished business on his racing bucket list that needs to be taken care of.

“It would be nice to run a couple of road course races in a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series car or take the modified to New Smyrna,” said Jackson. “Just recently, I got to watch my beautiful little girl race her go kart of the first time. It was both scary and thrilling. Probably the same way my parents felt seeing my first race.”

Fans can follow Larry Jackson throughout Kawartha Speedway’s 2012 season at the track or by visiting www.bartonmotorsports.com.

Kawartha klips: Kawartha Speedway will hold its annual open practice session Friday, May 25^th. The 2012 season opener – with the track’s 3 regular divisions, as well as the OSCAAR Super Late Models and the new OSCAAR Modifieds – is Friday, June 1^st. There will also be a pre-season test for NASCAR Canadian Tire Series teams Wednesday, June 6^th. See www.kawarthaspeedway.com for all the details.

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications

Larry Jackson earned a second place NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model point finish during Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 season. The Oakville, Ontario racer is excited to start the 2012 campaign.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications

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Helliwell, Quenneville Take Rousing Spring Green Wins at Devil's Bowl Speedway

ATTACHED PHOTOS (all credit MemorEvents):

bombers.jpg: Bomber top three finishers (L-R): Harold LaVair (2nd), Josh Masterson (1st), Ray Germain, Jr. (3rd) in victory lane.

gordon2.jpg: Renegade winner Robert Gordon.

helliwell.jpg: 101.5 The Fox Spring Green winner Wayne Helliwell, Jr. (bottom left) and team celebrate their first career American-Canadian Tour victory.

quenneville.jpg: Bond Auto Parts Modified winner Vince Quenneville, Jr. (left) in victory lane with Kevin Nevalained, NASCAR Senior Manager, Weekly Racing Operations, of Daytona Beach, Florida.

First ACT win for Helliwell; Gordon and Masterson also winners

For Immediate Release DBS-050612-1

WEST HAVEN, VT – Devil’s Bowl Speedway fans rocked the grandstands with exciting season-opening stock car racing at the 101.5 “The Fox” Spring Green on Sunday afternoon. Wayne Helliwell, Jr., and Vince Quenneville, Jr., brought the house to its feet with close finishes and emotional landmark wins. Robert Gordon and Josh Masterson each started the 2012 campaign off in victory lane as well.

Helliwell, of Dover, NH, copped his first career victory on the American-Canadian Tour in a razor-close finish with Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. Helliwell started the 112-lap main event in third place but was held up in early traffic and fell back almost outside the top then. He clawed his way back to the front on the outside lane, taking the lead from Polewarczyk just after the halfway point in the race. Hudson, NH racer Polewarczyk held nothing back during the final laps as he tried to steal the win, but Helliwell persevered for his inaugural ACT Late Model Tour score. Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, ME drove from 20^th starting position to finish third ahead of Ray Parent and Randy Potter.

Vince Quenneville, Jr., made his return to Devil’s Bowl Speedway a popular one with his home track fans, taking the first Bond Auto Parts Modified victory of the year in the 35-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series feature. Quenneville, of Brandon, VT, drove into the lead on the outside of defending champion Ron Proctor after a restart with seven laps remaining and never looked back. Proctor, of Charlton, NY, held off a furious mid-race charge from Leon Gonyo for the runner-up spot. Jessey Mueller drove from 18^th starting position to finish third, with Gonyo fourth and rookie Joey Roberts completing the unofficial top five.

Rob Gordon of Milton, VT opened the season with a 25-lap score in the Renegade feature. Gordon beat Lance Rabtoy of Fairfax, VT in a comfortable margin at the finish, but not before two- and three-wide racing in the first half of the race. Ryan Keith finished third ahead of Frank Monroe and Jeremy Jones.

Rookie Josh Masterson of Bristol, VT started his Bomber division career on the right foot by winning that class’ 20-lap feature in his first career start. Harold LaVair of Gabriels, NY held on for second place. Ray Germain, Jr., was third, followed by John McCarron and Dan Collins.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway is back in action on Sunday, May 13 for a Mother’s Day Special event at 1:30pm. General admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), and free for children 12 and under. Devil’s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, six miles north of Exit 2 on US Route 4. For more information, call (802) 265-3112 or click www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 101.5 “The Fox” Spring Green

Devil’s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT

Sunday, May 6, 2012

(# - denotes rookie)

American-Canadian Tour Late Models (112 laps)

1. Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH

2. Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH

3. Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, ME

4. Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI

5. Randy Potter, Groveton, NH

6. Eric Williams, Hyde Park, VT

7. Ricky Rolfe, Albany Township, ME

8. Quinny Welch, Lancaster, VT

9. Brent Dragon, Milton, VT

10. Luke Hinkley, Claremont, NH

11. Brian Hoar, Williston, VT

12. Nick Sweet, Barre, VT

13. Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT

14. Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT

15. Todd Davis, Claremont, NH

16. Mark Lamberton, Mooers Forks, NY

17. Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA

18. Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT

19. Glen Luce, Turner, ME

20. Craig Bushey, Fairfax, VT

21. Travis Fadden, North Haverhill, NH

22. # Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT

23. Todd Patnode, Richmond, NH

24. Jim Linardy, Somerville, MA

25. Bruce Jaycox, Hartland, VT

26. Derek Lynch, Warkworth, ON

27. Hunter Bates, Middlebury, VT

28. Jeff Labrecque, Jr., Rochester, NH

29. Spencer McPherson, Carleton Place, ON

30. Ben Ashline, Pittston, ME

31. Claude Leclerc, Lanoraie, QC

32. Rowland Robinson, Jr., Birch Harbor, ME

33. Eric Chase, Milton, VT

34. # Dan Petronis, II, Mechanicville, NY

Heat Winners: Eric Chase, Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Brent Dragon

Consi Winners: Craig Bushey, Glen Luce

B-Feature Winner: Jimmy Hebert

Bond Auto Parts Modified (35 laps)

1. Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, VT

2. Ron Proctor, Charlton, NY

3. Jessey Mueller, Olmstedville, NY

4. Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY

5. # Joey Roberts, Georgia, VT

6. Alex Bell, Cambridge, NY

7. Don Scarborough, Brandon, VT

8. Hunter Bates, Middlebury, VT

9. Jamie Proctor, Schuylerville, NY

10. # Andy Smith, South Glens Falls, NY

11. Mike Bush, Hudson Falls, NY

12. Jason Bruno, Plattsburgh, NY

13. Cody Sargen, Greenfield Center, NY

14. # Jeff Haskins, Wells, VT

15. Jim Introne, Jr., Hartford, NY

16. Paul Braymer, Granville, NY

17. Matt Atwood, Whitehall, NY

18. James Introne, Sr., Hartford, NY

Did Not Start: Dave Snow, Brandon, VT

Heat Winners: Vince Quenneville, Jr., Joey Roberts, Ron Proctor

Renegade (25 laps)

1. Robert Gordon, Milton, VT

2. Lance Rabtoy, Fairfax, VT

3. Ryan Keith, Pittsford, VT

4. Frank Monroe, Granville, NY

5. Jeremy Jones, Leicester, VT

6. # Robin Cummings, Milton, VT

7. Bill Duprey, Hydeville, VT

8. # Bob Monroe, Granville, NY

9. Matt Livingston, Ballston Spa, NY

Heat Winner: Robert Gordon

Bomber (20 laps)

1. # Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT

2. Harold LaVair, Gabriels, NY

3. Ray Germain, Jr., Bristol, VT

4. John McCarron, Rennselaer, NY

5. Dan Collins, Rennselaer, NY

6. Garry Bashaw, Lincoln, VT

7. Jake Noble, Benson, VT

8. Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT

9. Eddie Bruno, Fair Haven, VT

10. # Gerald LaFlam, Hinesburg, VT

11. Justin Lilly, Castleton, VT

12. Alan Drescher, Argyle, NY

13. John Fountain, Plattsburgh, NY

Did Not Start: Bobby LaVair, Gabriels, NY; # Shane Doran, Benson, VT

Heat Winners: Dan Collins, Josh Masterson

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2012-05-06

Une lithographie commémorative de Gilles Villeneuve, 30 ans après sa disparition

Communiqué de presse Pour diffusion immédiate

Montréal (Québec), le 5 mai 2012.- Trente années après sa disparition, l’image de Gilles Villeneuve reste encore présente dans tous les esprits. Le petit gars de Berthierville qui n’avait peur de rien, qui avait déjà planifié en détail sa montée vers la F1 lors de sa première présence en piste, à St-Eustache en avril 1973, et qui a marqué les esprits des centaines de millions de personnes qui l’ont vu se battre en piste.

Le Musée Gilles-Villeneuve a voulu commémorer l’évènement en produisant une lithographie qui représente quelques grands moments de la carrière de notre Gilles : au volant de sa Ferrari F1, en compagnie d’Enzo Ferrari, qui le considérait comme son fils, et lors de sa première victoire en Grand Prix, à Montréal en 1978. On y voit aussi le nom Labatt, un commanditaire si important lors de ses débuts, et le « Salut Gilles » repris encore aujourd’hui dans toutes les langues lors de Grand Prix à travers le monde.

Seulement 1 227 lithographies (une combinaison de ses deux numéros en F1, le 12 et le 27) seront vendues, au coût de 350 $. Pour plus d’information, communiquez avec le Musée Gilles-Villeneuve, au 1-800-639-0103 ou museegillesvilleneuve@bellnet.ca.

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Prévente forfaits week-end pour le premier Grand Prix de la saison 2012

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Prévente forfaits week-end pour le premier Grand Prix de la saison 2012

Les billets pour l’édition 2012 du Grand Prix ICAR Lucas Oil de Mirabel présenté par Budweiser sont maintenant disponibles en ligne au www.circuiticar.com

Mirabel, Québec, le 4 mai 2012 – Les billets pour la cinquième édition du Grand Prix ICAR Lucas Oil de Mirabel présenté par Budweiser, qui se tiendra du vendredi 1^er juin au dimanche 3 juin 2012, sont maintenant disponibles en tout temps en prévente sur le site Internet du complexe motorisé ICAR au www.circuiticar.com, ou en composant le 514-955-4227 du lundi au vendredi de 9 heures à 17 heures. Les amateurs québécois auront l’occasion de voir en piste les étoiles de la série NASCAR de Canadian Tire qui disputeront pour l’occasion la deuxième des 12 étapes de leur calendrier 2012, la première de leurs trois épreuves en sol québécois. Les organisateurs du Grand Prix sont heureux d’annoncer que cette promotion prévente sur les forfaits du week-end pour les billets dans les tribunes et ceux d’admission générale sera en vigueur sur leur site à compter de vendredi soir, 4 mai 2012.

Quatre autres séries sont à l’affiche le week-end du Grand Prix ICAR Lucas Oil : le Sportsman ICAR Challenge (SIC), la série canadienne Super Production Challenge (SPC), la série GT Performance Racing de la Fédération du sport automobile du Québec ainsi que la Série Cup Lites.

Les billets-forfaits week-end, qui sont disponibles en prévente pour la journée du samedi 2 juin et celle du dimanche 3 juin, coûteront 30 $ chacun pour l’admission; une économie de 10 $ sur chaque forfait. Les amateurs désireux d’acheter leurs billets sont invités à commander sans tarder, car la promotion se termine le mercredi 30 mai 2012, et les places dans les tribunes sont limitées. Le Grand Prix ICAR Lucas Oil de Mirabel lance la saison des grands prix au Québec et pour les amateurs d’émotions fortes, c’est l’occasion idéale de renouer avec la compétition de course automobile de haut niveau à un prix abordable.

Entrée libre au Grand Prix le vendredi 1^er juin

Fidèle à son habitude, le Grand Prix ICAR de Mirabel tiendra sa journée portes ouvertes le vendredi 1^er juin afin de permettre aux amateurs de découvrir le circuit et ses installations, en plus de visiter les paddocks pour y rencontrer leurs pilotes favoris et leurs équipiers.

Outre les forfaits week-end en prévente jusqu’au 30 mai et ceux qui sont disponibles à la porte, d’autres options sont offertes aux amateurs qui désirent se procurer des billets pour assister à ce premier week-end de courses d’envergure de la saison 2012. Les billets d’admission générale pour la journée du samedi 2 juin seront en vente au coût de 25 $ chacun et de 35 $ pour la journée du dimanche.

Forfaits corporatifs

Le Grand Prix ICAR de Mirabel est une occasion unique pour les entreprises et les amateurs de s’offrir un grand prix de luxe en forfaits corporatifs à un coût abordable. Deux formules de groupe, en loges privées ou passes individuelles dans une loge de groupe sont disponibles.

Les Suites privilèges, qui donnent accès à la ligne des stands et aux garages en tout temps, sont au coeur de l’action avec vue sur l’action dans les puits et la ligne de départ-arrivée, un accès aux stationnements des loges ainsi qu’un service de navette en plus d’une foule d’autres privilèges. Un service d’hospitalité et restauration privée (coûts non compris) est également disponible.

Pour information sur les différents forfaits corporatifs disponibles ou effectuer des réservations, on peut communiquer avec Shelley Robson au 514-955-4227 au poste 106.

Pour en connaître davantage sur les séries de championnats qui vont animer la quatrième édition du Grand Prix ICAR de Mirabel, veuillez consulter leurs sites Internet: Série NASCAR de Canadian Tire (http://hometracks.nascar.com/series/canadian_tire_series); le Sportsman ICAR Challenge (www.circuiticar.com), Super Production Challenge (SPC) (www.superproductionchallenge.com); la série GT Performance Racing de la Fédération du sport automobile du Québec (www.fsaq.qc.ca), et enfin la Série Cup Lites (http://cuplites.ca/).

Pour se rendre au Circuit ICAR situé sur le site de l’aéroport de Mirabel, il faut prendre la sortie 35 de l’autoroute 15 en direction de l’autoroute 50 jusqu’à la sortie 288 indiquant le boulevard Henri-Fabre et suivre les directions de la signalisation ICAR jusqu’au Circuit (J7N 0A6).

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PHOTO

La série NASCAR de Canadian Tire sera en vedette le week-end du 1 au 3 juin 2012 au circuit ICAR de Mirabel dans le cadre du Grand Prix ICAR Lucas Oil présenté par Budweiser.

Crédit photo de la Série NASCAR de Canadian Tire : Dany Flageole/Flagworld.com

La photo est disponible sans frais pour les médias.

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Helliwell Claims First ACT Win, Unofficially Takes Over Point Lead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACT-050612

West Haven, VT – Wayne Helliwell Jr. of Dover, NH dominated the second half of The Fox 101.5 Spring Green 112 on the way to his first ever American Canadian Tour victory on Sunday May 6, 2012 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Helliwell took over the lead on lap 58 and had to fend off a late race attack from Hudson, NH’s Joey Polwarczyk Jr. to take the checkers. Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, ME stormed from the 20^th starting position to take over third, Ray Parent and Randy Potter completed the top five.

The race began with weekly competitor Craig Bushey leading the first lap after a +5 in the ACT plus minus system earned him the second starting position. Multi-time Oxford Plains Speedway Champion Ricky Rolfe took over for the next 26 laps before the lead was briefly wrestled away by former Thunder Road Champion Nick Sweet. Sweet only held on to the lead for two laps before Groveton’s Randy Potter took over the point.

Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. stormed from mid-pack to take the lead away from Potter on lap 50, only to have it taken away for good by Helliwell on lap 58. Helliwell started from the third position, but faded as far back as ninth before charging through the field in the second half. Helliwell had to endure a lap 98 restart and a no holds barred assault from Polewarczyk that put the large opening day crowd on its feet to claim his first ACT win and unofficially strip Williston’s Brian Hoar of the point lead.

Hyde Park’s Eric Williams climbed from 22^nd on the starting grid to finish sixth, followed by Rolfe, Quinny Welch, Brent Dragon, and Luke Hinkley completing the top ten.

The race was slowed by seven cautions, the first of which was a multi-car wreck when Glen Luce and Jamie Fisher spun in front of the field with no laps complete. The race was completed in 1:13:26, and 19 cars finished on the lead lap. All 34 ACT Late Models in attendance started the feature event.

Wayne Helliwell Jr. earned himself an invite to the ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2012 with his win in the Spring Green 112. He joins Brian Hoar as the first two Invitational invitees to date.

The American Canadian Tour has next weekend off, but will be back in action at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford Maine on May 20, 2012 for the Oxford 150.

The Fox 101.5 Spring Green 112 Unofficial Results
American Canadian Tour
Devil’s Bowl Speedway – West Haven, VT
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed
1. (3) Wayne Helliwell Jr., Dover, NH, 112 Laps

2. (10) Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, NH, 112 Laps

3. (20) Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, ME, 112 Laps

4. (14) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI, 112 Laps

5. (7) Randy Potter, Groveton, NH, 112 Laps

6. (22) Eric Williams, Hyde Park, VT, 112 Laps

7. (4) Ricky Rolfe, Albany Twp, ME, 112 Laps

8. (16) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH, 112 Laps

9. (11) Brent Dragon, Milton, VT, 112 Laps

10. (12) Luke Hinkley, Claremont, NH, 112 Laps

11. (21) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 112 Laps

12. (6) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 112 Laps

13. (9) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT, 112 Laps

14. (18) Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT, 112 Laps

15. (1) Todd Davis, Claremont, NH, 112 Laps

16. (5) Mark Lamberton, Mooers Forks, NY, 112 Laps

17. (15) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 112 Laps

18. (17) Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT, 112 Laps

19. (8) Glen Luce, Turner, ME, 112 Laps

20. (2) Craig Bushey, Fairfax, VT, 111 Laps

21. (31) Travis Fadden, North Haverhill, NH, 111 Laps

22. (25) #Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT, 111 Laps

23. (28) Todd Patnode, Richmond, NH, 111 Laps

24. (23) James Linardy, Somerville, MA, 111 Laps

25. (30) Bruce Jaycox, Hartland, VT, 111 Laps

26. (26) Derek Lynch, Warkworth, ON, 111 Laps

27. (27) Hunter Bates, Pittsford, VT, 111 Laps

28. (34) Jeffrey Labrecque Jr., Rochester, NH, 110 Laps

29. (33) Spencer MacPherson, Carleton Place, ON, 110 Laps

30. (29) Ben Ashline, Pittston, ME, 56 Laps

31. (24) Claude Leclerc, Lanoraie, QC, 31 Laps

32. (19) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Birch Harbor, ME, 28 Laps

33. (13) Eric Chase, Milton, VT, 21 Laps

34. (32) #Daniel Petronis II, Mechanicville, NY, 0 Laps

Lap Leaders: Craig Bushey (1), Ricky Rolfe (2-28), Nick Sweet (29-31), Randy Potter (32-49), Joey Polewarczyk Jr. (50-57), Wayne Helliwell Jr. (58-112)

Time of Race: 1:13:26

Margin of Victory: .191 seconds

Cautions: 7 (Lap 0, 28, 31, 49, 49, 57, 98)

Heat Winners: Eric Chase, Joey Polewarczyk Jr, Brent Dragon
Consi Winners: Craig Bushey, Glen Luce

B-Feature Winner: Jimmy Hebert

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Foley holds off Stone for Airborne win

Airborne Speedway recap Sat May 5, 2012

South Plattsburgh – George Foley of Vermontville beat Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT to the finish line by a car-length to win the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap main event on his sponsor’s night (Loreman’s Screen Printing) at Airborne Speedway Saturday.

Foley, driving the Shamrock Bar & Grill/Pulsifer Logging Ford-powered No. 34, took the lead for keeps on lap 2, but Stone stayed close for the first 27 laps. No sooner had Foley opened up some daylight on Stone and third-place Pat McGrail then the yellow came out on lap 29.

That set up a green-white-checkers finish, but Stone couldn’t make a winning pass. McGrail finished third, three car-lengths ahead of Greg Atkins-4th and Maxime Viens-5th. It was the second straight second-place finish for Stone.

Kris Vernold finished sixth. Aaron Bartemy, from 14th on the grid, was seventh. Positions 8-10 went to Adam Bartemy, Craig Reyell and Pierre Berthiaume. Foley, Stone and Richard Tisseur won the Modified heats. Last week’s winner Patrick Dupree had transmission problems and drove a back-up car to finish 14th.

“This is a new car,” Foley said. “We had some tire problems the first week, but today everything worked out. We also changed springs and the car was fast. I feel comfortable racing with Todd (Stone), he’s a real clean driver. I would have been glad to go without the last caution, but that’s racing.”

Jamy Begor of Mooers, who like Foley had to survive a green-white-checkers restart, held off Robin Wood to win the Limited Late Model feature. Begor started on the pole and wired the field. Bucko Branham got up for third after a lengthy battle with Fred Lagoy, who wound up in fifth - a car-length behind Shawn Duquette in fourth.

Kevin Boutin of Fairfax, VT won the Renegade feature. It was the first time the defending champion ever scored back-to-back wins at Airborne. Midway through the 25-lap race, runner-up Jason McClatchie of Plattsburgh ran at Boutin’s door for six laps before yielding the lead. Joe Warren, Robbie Favreau and Robert Gordon completed the top five.

Nick Heywood of Plattsburgh won the Sportsman Modified feature for the second week in a row. Lonnie Rivers and Sebastien Fournier were next in line. Erick Sayles of Lake Placid, Michael Whalen and Josh LaPorte finished 1-2-3 in Busch Bomber Mini Modified feature.

Airborne hosts the first event of the six-race USA/Canada Masters Limited Late Model Series Saturday, May 12. Over a dozen teams from Autodrome St-Eustache are expected.

Airborne Speedway Event Summary – May 5, 2012
Loreman’s Scree Printing/Haun’s Welding Night

Ernie’s Discount Tools Modifieds
Feature (30 laps): 1. George Foley, Vermontville, NY, 2. Todd Stone, Middlebury, VT 3. Pat McGrail, Candiac, QC 4. Greg Atkins, Clintonville,NY 5. Maxime Viens, St-Cesaire,QC 6. Kris Vernold 7. Aaron Bartemy 8. Adam Bartemy 9. Craig Reyell 10.Pierre Berthiaume 11. Chris Cayea 12. Richard Tisseur 13. Matt Woodruff 14. Patrick Dupree 15. Jessey Mueller 16. Vince Quenneville 17. Mike Reyell 18. Dan Brown 19. Leon Gonyo 20. Mikhail Lebreche 21. Andy Lindeman 22. Roger Labreche 23. Alain Fournier 24. Jason Durgan 25. Michael Viens 26. Todd Ormsby 27. Mike Wells 28. Andy Heywood.
Heat winners: Richard Tisseur, George Foley, Todd Stone.

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PASS North: Joey Doiron breaks through at Beech Ridge

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Scarborough ME (5/5) Berwick Maine’s Joey Doiron charged to the lead on lap 87 of Saturday’s PASS North Southern Maine Motors.com 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway to earn a convincing victory, the first for the series’ 2010 Rookie of the Year. Lonnie Sommerville raced home in second followed by Derek Ramstrom, Cassius Clark and DJ Shaw. Doiron came from tenth on the grid and drove under Sommerville and race leader Shaw for a lead he would never relinquish.

Doiron’s best previous PASS North finish - a fourth - came in this event one year ago.

Doiron considers Beech Ridge his home track, and his victory comes after two seasons of trying to carry the PASS feature checkers. Despite his Rookie of the Year title in 2010, Doiron has suffered through more than his share of mechanical issues and on track incidents.The family– focused race teams’ perseverance paid off Saturday as the young man drove off to the most convincing win that PASS fans have witnessed in recent memory.

The season opener proved to be a day for the young guns to shine. Aaron Ricker, Shaw and Sommerville shared the lead over the first two thirds of the race and 2011 Co-Rookie of the Year Kyle DeSouza, Ramstrom, and Brad Babb spent most of the day contending for the top spot. Cassius Clark (4^th) and Gary Smith (8^th) both came from the back of the 32 car field and they were the only two in the top ten that have more than a few years experience on the tour’s tracks.

2011 race winner and defending series champion Johnny Clark had a race he’d rather forget, as did Ben and Mike Rowe. Clark qualified through the consolation rounds and started nineteenth. Clark picked up eight spots by lap 21 but he was sliding back 20 laps later and it was clear that there were problems with the 54. A trip to the pits under caution for a fix seemed to do the trick and he was back in the top five by lap 102. But the same driveline problem resurfaced, shutting off Clark’s ride intermittently and sending him sideways on more than one occasion. Only experience and determination allowed him to salvage a 16^th place finish. Ben Rowe never seemed to have a handle on the speedway, despite his teams’ best efforts. Rowe had to settle for 22^nd at the checkers. Mike Rowe had a race similar to his sons’ and the best the legend could muster was 18^th.

The top eight all completed 150 green flag laps in just over an hour. The race was slowed by six caution periods, and Doiron’s late race dominance led to a 6.942 margin of victory. Fast lap was set by DJ Shaw (15.316/78.271). Qualifying wins went to Ricker, Hubbard and Shaw. Johnny Clark and Donnie Whitten prevailed in the consolation rounds.

The PASS Mod field had its’ strongest opening day showing ever and it was an all Shaw show from green to checker. Andy Shaw sat on the pole with Dale Shaw outside, and the pair swapped the lead on several occasions before the defending race and series champion prevailed. Dale chased Andy to the checkers and Dana Reed raced home third with Mark Lundblad Jr. and Travis Buzzell fourth and fifth. Scott Alexander and Andy Shaw claimed their heat races.

The PASS Sportsman suffered from the dreaded yellow fever early in their 75 lap feature. Five of the seven caution flags flew in the first 30 laps but once the field hit their stride the racing was intense. Carey Martin worked his way by Clyde Hennessey on a lap 28 restart and never gave up the lead, despite Craig Smith’s late race charge. Mike Clark made his trip from Littleton New Hampshire worthwhile with a solid third; Clyde Hennessey and Scott Dorr settled for fourth and fifth. Jarrod Ledger and Nate Leavitt earned the front row starting spots in their qualifiers.

The PASS Super Late Models and Mods are in action Saturday May 12^th when the bull ring, Epping New Hampshire’s Star Speedway, hosts the two series. Race Time is 4:30 PM. The PASS Sportsman take a break until Sunday June 3^rd when all three PASS North touring divisions visit Riverside Speedway in Groveton New Hampshire.

All the news, photos and standings after this week’s event can be found at www.proallstarsseries.com.

Unofficial PASS North Feature Results – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough ME - 5/5/12

Southern Maine Motors.com 150 –PASS North Super Late Models

1 73 Joey Doiron Berwick ME 2 48 Lonnie Sommerville Barnesville NB CA 3 35 Derek Ramstrom Worcester MA 4 77 Cassius Clark Farmington ME 5 60 DJ Shaw Center Conway NH 6 88 Kyle DeSouza E. Providence RI 7 21 David Oliver Standish ME 8 75 Gary Smith Bangor ME 9 80 Dustin Hubbard Unity ME 10 7 Donnie Whitten Wells ME 11 41 Brad Babb Windham ME 12 10 Scott Dragon Milton VT 13 27QC Alex Gingras Quebec QC 14 38 Dan McKeage Gorham ME 15 47 Kelly Moore Scarborough ME 16 54 Johnny Clark Farmingdale ME 17 17 Travis Benjamin Morrill ME 18 24 Mike Rowe Turner ME 19 33 Richie Dearborn Hollis ME 20 55 Corey Williams Huntersville NC 21 61 Andy Shaw Ctr. Conway NH 22 4 Ben Rowe Turner ME 25 15 Scott Chubbuck Dresden ME 26 9 J.T. Thurlow Windham ME 27 16 Kevin Roberge Quebec City QC 28 20 Mike Landry Oakland ME 29 53 Bill Rodgers Old Orchard Beach ME 30 84 Scott Mulkern Falmouth ME 31 26 John Donahue Graniteville VT 32 00 Bryan Kruczek Newmarket NH

PASS Sportsman (75 Laps)

1 18 Carey Martin Denmark ME 2 15 Craig Smith E. Waterboro ME 3 2 Mike Clark Littleton NH 4 8 Clyde Hennessey Windham ME 5 60ME Scott Dorr Portland ME 6 20 Joe Pastore Jr. Gorham ME 7 01 Sam Gooden Whitefield NH 8 88 J.R. Baril Haverhill MA 9 75 Doug Wolfe Jr. Buxton ME 10 02 Geoff Rollins Groton MA 11 36 Nate Leavitt Buxton ME 12 101 Rob Drew Ctr. Lovell ME 13 51 Bill Ahern Billerica MA 14 44 Jerrod Ledger Groveton NH 15 83ME Ryan Greene Berwick ME 16 10 Donnie Morse Windham ME 17 4 Allan Moeller Sr. Dresden ME 18 88 Andy Field Buxton ME 19 99 Peter Cook Nottingham NH 20 94 Garrett Hall Scarborough ME 21 38 Dan McKeage Gorham ME 22 51A RJ Austin Smithfield ME 23 58 Lyman McKeage Gorham ME 24 81 Ray Dinsmore Jr. Alfred ME 25 44X Rusty Poland Windham ME

PASS Mod (40 laps)

1 66 Andy Shaw Ctr. Conway NH 2 6 Dale Shaw Ctr. Conway NH 3 60 Dana Reed Shapleigh ME 4 28 Mark Lundblad Jr. Conway NH 5 3 Travis Buzzell Hollis ME 6 17A Scott Alexander Orrington ME 7 21 Mike Carignan Somersworth NH 8 0 Sumner Sessions Norway ME 9 20 Gary Thorne Sidney ME 10 33 Bill Dixon N. Waterboro ME 11 1 Dave Sprague W. Buxton ME 12 70 Gary Norris Jr. W. Gardiner ME 13 08 Rusty Bryant Weymouth MA 14 14 Scott McDaniel Livermore ME 15 7 Mitch Miller W Boylston MA 16 53 Alan Wilson Hebron ME 17 89 Ryan Phillips Buxton ME 18 00 Bill Lake Conway NH 19 56 Dave Pinkham Buxton ME

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2012-04-30

UN PREMIER PODIUM POUR PATRICK LAPERLE

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Merchants Bank à la piste Thunder Road

Champion en titre de la série ACT-Castrol, Patrick Laperle de St-Denis-sur-Richelieu a démontré qu’il était prêt à entreprendre la défense de celui-ci, dimanche après-midi à la piste Thunder Road de Barre au Vermont. Cette épreuve, le Merchants Bank 150 a été remportée par nul autre que Brian Hoar, le multiple champion du tour américain de l’ACT alors que Laperle a pris place sur la troisième marche du podium.

Cette course a nécessité six drapeaux jaunes dont un pour un carambolage au 70^e passage impliquant neuf voitures dont celles de Brent Dragon, Chris Michaud, Ben Rowe, Glen Luce et Randy Potter. Le poste de commande a changé en neuf occasions parmi six pilotes.

Lors de sa qualification, Laperle avait pris le départ de la troisième place pour terminer quatrième alors que dans le Merchants Bank 150, il est parti de la 19^e position pour remonter en troisième dans le dernier tiers.

Laperle a été plus chanceux que ses compatriotes Stéphane et Daniel Descostes ainsi que le nouveau venu Réjean Bissonnette qui n’ont pu se qualifier.

Dimanche prochain, le tour américain disputera sa troisième épreuve de la saison à la piste Devil’s Bowl au Vermont alors que Laperle entreprendra la défense de sa couronne ACT-Castrol à l’Autodrome Montmagny, le samedi 26 mai.

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Rutland's Rock Station 101.5 "The Fox" to Sponsor Devil's Bowl Speedway Spring Green

ATTACHED PHOTO: The American-Canadian Tour comes to Devil's Bowl Speedway for the "101.5 The Fox Spring Green 112" on Sunday, May 6. (Leif Tillotson photo)

Will also present C.J. Richards Memorial Vintage Weekend in July

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RUTLAND, VT – Rutland’s Rock Station, 101.5 “The Fox” will become a major player at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT in 2012. The Fox will be the presenting sponsor of the season-opening “101.5 The Fox Spring Green” stock car racing event on Sunday, May 6, and has signed on for the “101.5 The Fox Vintage Racing Festival” as part of the inaugural C.J. Richards Memorial Weekend on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22.

Race fans will be treated to a live remote broadcast by 101.5 The Fox during the first-ever Downtown Rutland stock car show for Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday morning, May 5. The 101.5 The Fox Spring Green on Sunday, May 6 features a 112-lap race for the American-Canadian Tour Late Models, along with championship openers for the Bond Auto Parts Modifieds, Renegades, and Bombers in the weekly NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.

The 101.5 The Fox Vintage Racing Festival will feature race cars of all types from years gone by during the inaugural C.J. Richards Memorial Weekend in July. The three-day event features NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing at Carrara Masonry & Concrete Night on Friday, July 20, a car show for vintage race cars and hot rods on Saturday, July 21, and on-track vintage racing and car show awards on Sunday, July 22.

“We’re thrilled here at The Fox to be a major part of the racing action at Devil’s Bowl this year,” said General Manager John Gales. “Rocking and racing go hand in hand and our thousands of listeners are going to love checking out the action at Devil’s Bowl this summer. Plus, The Fox is going to love giving away tickets all summer long as well.”

The 101.5 The Fox Spring Green opens Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s 46^th racing season on Sunday, May 6. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 1:30pm with green flag racing beginning at 2:00pm. General admission is $18 for adults, 15 for seniors (62+), and free for children 12 and under. Discount season passes are also available.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, six miles north of Exit 2 on US Route 4. For more information, call (802) 265-3112 or click www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

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2012-05-07

Grogan's Towne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sponsoring and Offering Promotion for ARCA Truck Series Race May 19

Burning Passion Fuels Larry Jackson's Championship Chase

Helliwell, Quenneville Take Rousing Spring Green Wins at Devil's Bowl Speedway

2012-05-06

Une lithographie commémorative de Gilles Villeneuve, 30 ans après sa disparition

Prévente forfaits week-end pour le premier Grand Prix de la saison 2012

Prévente forfaits week-end pour le premier Grand Prix de la saison 2012

Helliwell Claims First ACT Win, Unofficially Takes Over Point Lead

Foley holds off Stone for Airborne win

PASS North: Joey Doiron breaks through at Beech Ridge

2012-04-30

UN PREMIER PODIUM POUR PATRICK LAPERLE

Rutland's Rock Station 101.5 "The Fox" to Sponsor Devil's Bowl Speedway Spring Green

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