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2015-06-01

Helliwell Takes Second Win of Season in Rain-Shortened Generation Next 151

Helliwell Takes Second Win of Season in Rain-Shortened Generation Next 151

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Groveton, NH – Two-time American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Champion Wayne Helliwell Jr. was in the right place at the right time on Saturday night, taking his second win of the season in the rain-shortened Generation Next 151 at Speedway 51 in Groveton, NH.

Helliwell got the break on Rowley, MA's Eddie MacDonald on a lap-85 restart and was in front when the caution flew for Travis Stearns' spin a lap later. A caution for rain came out on the subsequent restart. Although the race was able to resume, the rains returned just five laps later, forcing the conclusion of the event after 91 of the scheduled 151 laps.

Defending Fall Brawl winner MacDonald took the lead from polesitter Mike Bailey on the opening lap and led the first 12 circuits before two-time Thunder Road Late Model Champion Derrick O'Donnell drove around him on the outside. MacDonald grabbed the lead back for a single circuit following a lap-20 restart, but O'Donnell reassumed command and led a four-car breakaway that included Helliwell and local racer Jeff Marshall.

MacDonald retook the lead for a third time following a lap-75 caution and held it through a lap-83 restart. The race's fourth caution came out on lap 85 for a hard crash involving Jason Corliss and Jimmy Hebert. Helliwell finally got the break on that restart and was in front at the time of the race's premature end.

O'Donnell and Marshall finished second and third as MacDonald faded on the final sprint. Joey Polewarczyk Jr. drove from the 18^th starting position to finish fourth, followed by defending event winner Kyle Welch in fifth. Derek Ming, MacDonald, D.J. Shaw, Cody Blake, and Tyler Cahoon completed the top-10.

Heat race wins went to MacDonald, Ming, Shawn Swallow, and Corliss. O'Donnell, Corey Mason, and Boomer Morris won the consis, while Cody Blake took the Last Chance B-Feature.

Helliwell unofficially retakes the point lead from Polewarczyk heading into the ACT Tour's next race at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT on Saturday, June 6. Post time for the 100-lap event is 6:00pm.

For more information contact the ACT offices at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com.

ACT GENERATION NEXT 151

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

Pos Start Pos Driver Car # Hometown Laps

1. ( 4 ) Wayne Helliwell Jr. ( 27NH ) , Dover, NH , 91 Laps

2. ( 3 ) Derrick O'Donnell ( 60VT ) , N. Haverhill, NH , 91 Laps

3. ( 6 ) Jeff Marshall ( 32NH ) , Lunenberg, NH , 91 Laps

4. ( 18 ) Joey Polewarczyk Jr. ( 97NH ) , Hudson, NH , 91 Laps

5. ( 14 ) Kyle Welch ( 9NH ) , Newport, NH , 91 Laps

6. ( 9 ) Derek Ming ( 5NH ) , West Burke, VT , 91 Laps

7. ( 2 ) Eddie MacDonald ( 17MA ) , Rowley, MA , 91 Laps

8. ( 16 ) D.J. Shaw ( 77NH ) , Ctr. Conway, NH , 91 Laps

9. ( 25 ) Cody Blake ( 99VT ) , Barre, VT , 91 Laps

10. ( 19 ) Tyler Cahoon ( 38VT ) , St. Johnsbury, VT , 91 Laps

11. ( 21 ) Brandon Atkins ( 4NY ) , AuSable Forks, NY , 91 Laps

12. ( 1 ) Mike Bailey ( 00VT ) , S. Barre, VT , 91 Laps

13. ( 29 ) Jeremy Davis ( 14NH ) , Tamworth, NH , 91 Laps

14. ( 12 ) Travis Stearns ( 16ME ) , Auburn, ME , 91 Laps

15. ( 27 ) Emily Packard ( 9ME ) , E. Montpelier, VT , 91 Laps

16. ( 10 ) Shawn Swallow ( 04NH ) , Stark, NH , 91 Laps

17. ( 20 ) Jeff White ( 50ME ) , Winthrop, ME , 91 Laps

18. ( 5 ) Randy Potter ( 15VT ) , Groveton, NH , 91 Laps

19. ( 23 ) Mike Kenison ( 3NH ) , Lancaster, NH , 91 Laps

20. ( 15 ) Kyle Pembroke ( 27VT ) , Montpelier, VT , 90 Laps

21. ( 26 ) Mike Ziter ( 54VT ) , Barre Town, VT , 90 Laps

22. ( 30 ) Bryan Mason ( 10NH ) , Stark, NH , 90 Laps

23. ( 22 ) Nick Sweet ( 40VT ) , Barre, VT , 86 Laps

24. ( 11 ) Jason Corliss ( 66VT ) , Barre, VT , 85 Laps

25. ( 13 ) Jimmy Hebert ( 58VT ) , Williamstown, VT , 85 Laps

26. ( 7 ) Brad Babb ( 15NH ) , Windham, ME , 83 Laps

27. ( 8 ) Corey Mason ( 1NH ) , Groveton, NH , 43 Laps

28. ( 24 ) Rowland Robinson, Jr. ( 28ME ) , Steuben, ME , 35 Laps

29. ( 17 ) Boomer Morris ( 13VT ) , Barre, VT , 22 Laps

30. ( 28 ) #Rich Dubeau ( 30NH ) , Plainfield, NH , 20 Laps

Lap Leaders: Mike Bailey, 0; Eddie MacDonald, 1-12; Derrick O'Donnell, 13-21; Macdonald, 22; O'Donnell, 23-75; MacDonald, 76-85; Wayne Helliwell Jr., 86-91. 7 lead changes among 4 drivers.

Time of Race: 56:48 Margin of Victory: under caution

Cautions: 7 (laps 20, 75, 83, 85, 86, 86, 91)

Heat Winners: Eddie MacDonald, Derek Ming, Shawn Swallow, Jason Corliss

Consi Winners: Derrick O'Donnell, Corey Mason, Boomer Morris

B-Feature Winner: Cody Blake

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Linc Brown’s Strong Pro Late Model Debut Derailed by a Charging System Glitch

Linc Brown's Strong Pro Late Model Debut Derailed by a Charging System Glitch

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Every driver in the field was looking to claim their place in motorsports history. Not just for earning the checkered flag in a 100 lap marquee event, but also being the first to score a victory in the APC Pro Late Model Series.

After putting his own racing career on hold to serve as coach and mentor for his daughter Bailey during her transition from the Kawartha-Durham Kart Club to the INEX Ontario Legends Series, Linc Brown was anxious to take the green flag in the inaugural showdown, staged Saturday, May 23^rd at Sunset Speedway, just north of Toronto. With previous experience in the Late Model divisions at Kawartha Speedway and the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport Speedway oval – as well as on the former Alstar Late Model Tour – the 49 year-old from Colborne, Ontario did his homework to make sure the #99 Dodge was ready for battle.

"Above anything else, I wanted to have a competitive car," confided Brown. "The last thing any racer wants is to look like they don't belong. We went through a detailed checklist and the effort paid-off, as we were 11^th quickest in the pre-race practice session and after a gear change, qualified 17^th out of the 31 teams to time trial."

Brown says the gear change was an effort to save tires in the feature and that goal was accomplished, as the veteran made steady progress through the field and was running 9^th by the halfway point. The car was strong and the driver was confident in landing a top 5 finish at end of the day, until an electrical problem in the charging system killed the battery voltage and consequently, the ignition system. The car shut-off during a caution period with 56 laps complete, ending his day.

"Considering it was our first outing in almost 2 years, there were a number of positive experiences to take away from the run," said Brown. "It was great to have my whole family with me for the weekend. They're familiar with the drill, making things less stressful and a strong outing for everyone. Jamie Wagar helped get the car ready and will crew at the Flamboro show. I also enjoyed having Jay Nash, who came all the way from Kingston and Ian and Andrew Moffatt, who normally crew for my friend Dave Morgan helped in the pits and with communications. Danny and Doug Benedict were also around after the Mini Stock feature to help if needed."

Brown says the spotting work by his daughter Bailey earned high praise from others who were helping communicate with teams in the race. Even Ron Pearn – father of NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief Cole Pearn – was impressed with the 16 year-old's work ethic.

Next of the agenda for the #99 Kawartha Metals Corporation, Don Butt Auto Body, Belleville Transmission & Auto Service, Mayhew Graphics, Rousseau Publications and Clarke Motorsports Communications Late Model team is Saturday, June 6^th at Flamboro Speedway.

For sponsorship and marketing opportunities with Linc Brown Motorsports, contact 99.linc.brown@gmail.com.

Bailey Brown's 2015 INEX Ontario Legends Series Schedule:

Saturday, May 16^th Peterborough Speedway

25 lap feature event. Started 7^th, finished 10^th.

Saturday, May 30^th Peterborough Speedway

Rained out

Saturday, June 6^th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, June 20^th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, June 27^th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, July 4^th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, July 11^th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, August 8^th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, August 15^th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, August 22^nd Sunset Speedway

Sunday, August 23^rd Sunset Speedway

Saturday, August 29^th Peterborough Speedway

Linc Brown's 2015 APC Pro Late Model Series Schedule

Saturday, May 23^rd Sunset Speedway

100 lap feature event. Started 17^th, finished 22^nd.

Saturday, June 6^th Flamboro Speedway

Friday, June 26^th Delaware Speedway

Wednesday, July 1^st Flamboro Speedway

Saturday, July 18^th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, August 2nd Sauble Speedway

Saturday, August 23^rd Sunset Speedway

Saturday, September 19^th Delaware Speedway

Photo attachment: Dan Little

After a charging system sidelined his APC Pro Late Model Series debut, Colborne, Ontario's Linc Brown (#99) will be looking for a strong run when the tour shifts to Flamboro Speedway Saturday, June 6^th.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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2015-05-31

Alain Bergeron - 31 mai 2015

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Saint-Pie, QC... C'était une fin de semaine de 2 jours de courses pour Alain Bergeron et son équipe, mais dame nature aura fait en sorte que seule l'épreuve de Granby aura eu lieu.

Après avoir vu sa voiture détruite, lors d'une violente sortie de piste survenue à la piste de Merrittville, en début de saison, Alain Bergeron et son équipe avait remontée une voiture pour cette fin de semaine, mais sans avoir été en mesure de tester cette nouvelle voiture.

La soirée de vendredi soir à Granby s'est tout de même très bien déroulée puisque le pilote de Saint-Pie a terminé au quatrième rang lors de la finale A-Main. Il avait pris le départ du 9e rang. En qualification, c'est de la dernière position sur la grille de départ que Bergeron réussi a remonter tous ses adversaires pour remporter la course.

Malheureusement, la course de samedi fut annulée à cause de la mauvaise température.

Merci de votre support

Alain Forcier
pour Team Bergeron

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May 31, 2015 at 07:27AM

PROGRAMME CHAUDIÈRE - REPORTÉ Bonjour à tous, La direction de l’Autodrome Chaudière vous annonce que le programme prévu aujourd’hui sera reporté. Il pleut actuellement à Vallée-Jonction et après avoir évalué les conditions météos, nous ne pouvons prendre le risque de vous faire déplacer. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés de la situation et nous vous aviserons dès qu’une date de remise sera possible. Marie-Claude
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Programme ACT à l'Autodrome Chaudière (31 mai 2015) - REPORTÉ

Bonjour à tous,

La direction de l'Autodrome Chaudière vous annonce que le programme prévu aujourd'hui sera reporté à date ultérieure.

Il pleut actuellement à Vallée-Jonction et après avoir évalué les conditions météos, nous ne pouvons prendre le risque de vous faire déplacer.

Nous sommes sincèrement désolés de la situation et nous vous aviserons dès qu'une date de remise sera possible.

Marie-Claude

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2015-05-30

Les ESS déménagent encore une fois

Pour diffusion immédiate

Vendredi 29 mai 2015, Communiqué #7

Empire Super Sprint (ESS)

Deux sprints #10 donnent le départ : celui de Paulie Colagiovanni (10C) et Jeff Cook qui a gagné à deux reprises à Granby par le passé. On arrive vite à faire la différence entre la recrue Colagiovanni et l'expérimenté Cook. Cook mène jusqu'au 7^ème tour la course. Paulie termine quant à lui en capotage devant l'estrade au 18^ème tour alors qu'il était 12^ème. Le 90 de Matt Tanner parti 5^ème mène la course à partir de la relance du 7^ème tour, jusqu'à ce qu'au tour 10, le 55 de Mark Smith la lui prenne. Smith, parti 4^ème est resté dans le top trois toute la finale. Tanner tentera tout pour faire Smith sans succès. Ils termineront dans cet ordre : Smith #55, Tanner #90 et Cook #10.

Pour ce qui est de nos Québécois : Alain Bergeron #8B parti 9^ème entre dans le top 5 autour du 20^ème tour. Il dépasse Jason Barney #87 à deux tours de la fin pour terminer 4^ème. Steve Poirier #28FM a éprouvé des problèmes de frein arrière avant même le départ ce qui le fait finir 13^ème avec un tour en moins que le reste du peloton. Son neveu a eu plus de chance, le jeune Jordan Poirier #20FM parti 10^ème atteindra la cinquième place dans les 5 premiers tours. Jordan sera dépassé par nos locaux Alain Boisvert #73 et Alain Bergeron #8B au tour 10. Dans les deux derniers tours, il dépassera le 422 d'Étienne Girard pour terminer 8^ème devant lui.

1- Mark Smith #55

2- Matt Tanner #90

3- Jeff Cook #10

4- Alain Bergeron #8B

5- Jason Barney #87

Modifiés

Andrew Ranger #ONEX parti 4^ème dépasse le 22C par l'intérieur et devient 2^ème puis premier devant Steve Bernier #25 au premier tour. Il sera dominant jusqu'au tour 34 où Steve a fini de l'étudier pour devenir premier à son tour. Le 73 d'Alain Boisvert parti 7^ème montre aussi le résultat de son étude (de la piste), lui qui a terminé 6^ème en Sprint. Au 9^ème tour, Boisvert est 4^ème. Au 13^ème tour, il dépasse le 22C par le bas pour devenir 3^ème. David Hébert #ONE parti 9^ème parvient 5^ème au tour 9. À 10 tours de la fin, il est deuxième et le restera jusqu'à la fin. Yan Bussière #21 et Dominic Dufault #63, à la lumière de leurs résultats prendront peut-être l'habitude de Granby à chaque vendredi, qui sait ?

1- Steve Bernier #25

2- David Hébert #ONE

3- Alain Boisvert #73

4- Yan Bussière #21

5- Dominic Dufault #63

Sportsman

C'est la victoire des éclopés ! La semaine dernière le 32 de Guy Ouellette et le 1m de Mathieu Desjardins avaient été durement touchés par leur accident. Ils commencent la soirée avec chacun une victoire en qualif. qui vient les rassurer que leur bolide se comporte bien. Michael Richard #3M qui avait quitté la course vendredi passé pour des problèmes mécaniques s'est aussi fait justice ce soir. Parti 2^ème, il mène l'épreuve comme il l'avait fait au RPM, il y a deux semaines. Cette fois-ci par contre, il l'a fait jusque sous le drapeau à damier où Guy Ouellette l'a dépassé de quelques poussières. Ouellette parti 8^ème dépassait ses adversaires par le bas tandis que Desjardins parti 9^ème faisait de même par le haut. La recrue Richard impressionne par son deuxième podium en 4 finales (3^ème au RPM). Beau moment de course pour les frères Lajoie qui à partir du 20^ème tour se suivaient pour terminer 5^ème (Alex) et une 6^ème pour Samuel qui verse d'ailleurs sa bourse à Nathan.

1- Guy Ouellette #32

2- Michael Richard #3M

3- Mathieu Desjardins #1M

4- Martin Pelletier #92P

5- Alex Lajoie #33

Prostock (30 tours)

Richard Bertrand #08 parti 5^ème mène de belle façon la moitié de l'épreuve finale jusqu'à un bris de différentiel. Il n'en faut pas davantage au 47B de Dave Bissonnette pour se charger de la pôle. Il sera cependant tenaillé par le 01 de François Adam jusque celui-ci frappe le bas du muret et qu'une crevaison lui fasse perdre ses acquis au 19^ème tour. Le 47B trouve alors comme nouveau rival le 115 de Stéphane Lemire. Alain Brochu #12 se rapproche de Lemire par l'intérieur. Jocelyn Roy #48 parti 9^ème est 5^ème derrière Brochu. Roy #48 et Lemire #115 optent pour la ligne extérieure où ils sont rapides, mais c'est le 48 qui parvient deuxième à deux tours de la fin.

1- Dave Bissonnette #47B

2- Jocelyn Roy #48

3- Stéphane Lemire #115

4- Alain Brochu #12

5- Rolland Hébert #97

Caroline Champigny, relationniste de l'Autodrome Granby

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2015-05-29

Jeremy Coulter Looks for a Breakthrough Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Season

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

After using the experience gained in a Legends machine and DIRTcar Sportsman-Modified as the building blocks of his career, Jeremy Coulter has found his racing niche in the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series.

The 39 year old Lindsay, Ontario native – who now makes his home in Smiths Falls with wife Miranda and daughter Rebecca – is a results driven racer. Hardware earned for the 2008 Canadian Legends' championship and being named 2014 LOSC Rookie of the Year are proudly displayed in his trophy room. Not content to rest on his past accomplishments, the talented wheel twister can't wait to break the seal on a new season of action.

"I enjoy the time we spend working on the car and getting things ready to race, but there's nothing like being at the track," said Coulter. "I've met so many amazing people over the years through racing and they've become like an extended family. Competing at different venues through the year allows for a broadened fan base and that's good for the series and all the teams."

Jeremy Coulter's Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series equipment is a McColl Racing Enterprises chassis, with a McGunegill Engine Performance power plant under the hood. Behind the scenes and at the track, the car – carrying #6, the driver's hockey jersey since the age of 4 – is prepped and maintained by car chief Al Liebert and Brent Litle. Ian Blanchard is the team's raceday spotter. Away from the track, Coulter enjoys golf and hockey. He says he'd like to see the series run an event at Cayuga Speedway and hopes to attend a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway and watch his favourite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"With so many things to enjoy about the sport, there has always been one aspect that I've never cared for," admitted Coulter, who works as a Senior Account Executive with AVG Technologies. "Repairing damaged body panels is probably my least favourite thing about racing. It's a necessary part of short track motorsports, but there are other things the crew and I could be working on that would be a better use of our time."

For 2015, the JM Motorsports ride will carry Dodge Challenger bodywork into battle, with sponsorship support from Hinton Dodge Chrysler Jeep. The team will also utilize promotional and media services from Clarke Motorsports Communications throughout the season.

Fans can follow the team by visiting www.jmmotorsports.ca. For a copy of the team's marketing and sponsorship proposal, e-mail jeremy@jmmotorsports.ca.

2015 Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series Schedule

Saturday, May 30^th: Full Throttle Motor Speedway

Saturday, June 6^th: Sauble Speedway

Saturday, June 27^th: Flamboro Speedway

Saturday, July 18^th: Flamboro Speedway

Saturday, August 8^th: Peterborough Speedway

Friday, August 14^th: Delaware Speedway

Saturday, September 12^th: Full Throttle Motor Speedway

Photo attachment: Team supplied

Jeremy Coulter's #6 Hinton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Dodge Challenger will hit the track Saturday, May 30^thto kick-off the 2015 Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series schedule at Full Throttle Motor Speedway.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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Casella/Morrisonville Septic Night Postponed at Airborne Park Speedway

Casella/Morrisonville Septic Night Postponed at Airborne Park Speedway

Forecasted heavy rains for Saturday night

For Immediate Release APS-052915-1

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Airborne Park Speedway has postponed the Casella/Morrisonville Septic Night program for Saturday, May 30 due to forecasted heavy rains with the possibility of severe thunderstorms in the area. Weather forecasts call for storms to move in to the Plattsburgh area in the late afternoon and early evening, just as the event is scheduled to begin.

The event was scheduled the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series presented by Yandow's Sales & Service and John Deere, with twin 30-lap J&S Steel Modified features, a Key R-D Trailer Sales Renegade feature, a 50-lap Enduro, and both a regular feature and a bracket-style elimination tournament for the Busch Beer Mini-Modifieds. Those races will be made up at date to be announced later.

Airborne Park Speedway will host an Autocross event for the Sports Car Club of Vermont on Sunday, May 31, rain or shine, followed by an open practice for the Competition Go-Karts at 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.

The NASCAR divisions are next scheduled to return on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m., as Plattsburgh Ford and Aaron's Rent of Plattsburgh present a 100-lap Renegade feature in addition to Modifieds, Mini-Mods, the Ground Round Late Models, and special feature races for two divisions of the Competition Go-Karts.

Airborne Park Speedway is located on Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, NY, one mile south of Exit 36 on the Interstate 87 Northway. Visit www.airborneparkspeedway.com for more information, or call (518) 647-4444. Airborne Park Speedway is on Facebook at Facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway and on Twitter at @AirborneSpeed.

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Contact: Justin St. Louis, Media Director Email: info@airborneparkspeedway.com

Cell Phone: (802) 355-3282 Track Information Line: (518) 647-4444

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À noter que le programme prévu ce samedi, 30 maisera remis au DIMANCHE 31 mai selon l'horaire qui suit :

******************IMPORTANT *********************

À noter que le programme prévu ce samedi, 30 maisera remis au DIMANCHE 31 mai selon l'horaire qui suit :

SINTO 200 - PROGRAMME DU 31 MAI - AUTODROME CHAUDIÈRE

07H30 ― OUVERTURE DES PUITS ACT/LMS

08H30 ― OUVERTURE DES PUITS SPORTSMAN QC LUCAS OIL

09H15 — OUVERTURE DES PUITS LOCAUX

08H45 — Inspection Porte 1 ACT/LMS

Inspection Porte 2 SPORTSMAN QC LUCAS OIL

10H00 — INSPECTION CLASSES LOCALES PORTE1

10H30 — OUVERTURE DES GRADINS SPECTATEURS

PRATIQUES :

10H15 ― SPORTSMAN QC LUCAS OIL

10H30 ― ACT/LMS

10H50 ― SPORT COMPACT AMATEUR ORICOM

11H00 ― LIMITÉ AUTOMOBILES WENDAKE

11H10 ― ACT/LMS

11H30- SPORT COMPACT ÉLITE ORICOM(1E GROUPE)

11H40 ― SPORT COMPACT ÉLITE ORICOM(2E GROUPE)

11H50 ― SPORTSMAN QC LUCAS OIL

12H05 ― ACT/LMS

12H20 ― PISTE FERMÉE

PROGRAMME :

12H55 ― CÉRÉMONIE D'AVANT COURSE

13H00 ― QUALIFICATION SPORT COMPACT AMATEUR ORICOM (15 TOURS)

13H10 ― 3QUALIFICATIONS SPORTSMAN QC LUCAS OIL (10 TOURS)

13H25 ― 1E QUALIFICATION SPORT COMPACT ÉLITE ORICOM (15 TOURS)

13H35 ― 2E QUALIFICATION SPORT COMPACT ÉLITE ORICOM (15 TOURS)

13H45 ― QUALIFICATION LIMITÉ AUTOMOBILES WENDAKE (15 TOURS)

13H55 ― ACT/LMS (3 QUALIFICATIONS) 14H15 ― FINALE SPORT COMPACT AMATEUR ORICOM (25 TOURS OU 15 MINUTES)

14H30 ― 1E FINALE SPORTSMAN LUCAS OIL (50 TOURS)

15H05 ― FINALE SPORT COMPACTE ÉLIT ORICOM (30 TOURS OU 20 MINUTES)

15H25 ― FINALE LIMITÉ AUTOMOBILES WENDAKE (30 TOURS OU 20 MINUTES)

15H45 ― INTERMISSION

15H55 ―2E FINALE SPORTSMAN LUCAS OIL (50 TOURS AVEC INVERSION)

16H30 ― PRÉSENTATION DES PILOTES ACT/LMS

16H40 ― FINALE ACT/LMS (100 TOURS)

17H30 ― CÉRÉMONIE DU PODIUM

SUJET À CHANGEMENT SANS PRÉAVIS

ADMISSION GÉNÉRALE :

Adulte : 30$

12/17 Ans: 15$

0/11 An : Gratuit

PUITS : 5$

ENTRÉE PAR LES PUITS :

Adulte : 35$

12/17 Ans : 20$

6/12 Ans : 5$-

0/5 Ans : Gratuit

N.B : CARTE D'IDENTITÉ OBLIGATOIRE

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ACT Kicks Off New Beginning For Speedway 51

ACT Kicks Off New Beginning For Speedway 51

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACT052715-51

<ATTACHED PHOTO (vlf_5285.jpg): Eventual winner Kyle Welch (#9NH) duels with Wayne Helliwell Jr. (#27NH) during the 2014 event at Speedway 51. (Eric LaFleche/VLFphotos.comphoto)

Waterbury, VT—The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) travels to Speedway 51 in Groveton, NH on Saturday, May 30 for the Generation Next ACT 151. Although the ACT Late Model Tour has been to Groveton 12 times previously, the 13^th visit will hold a greater meaning, as it marks a new beginning for the ¼-mile oval formerly known as Riverside Speedway.

The event will be the first stock car race held at Speedway 51 since it was purchased at auction last November by Joey Laquerre, the winningest driver in the history of Barre, VT's Thunder Road and patriarch of the Laquerre racing family. The auction occurred just one week after Laquerre's grandson, up-and-coming Late Model racer Joey M. Laquerre, died from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

In addition to renaming the track for his grandson's #51 car, Laquerre has spent all winter and spring working on restoring the northern New Hampshire facility to its former glory.

"It's a complete change from what the track was to now," Laquerre said. "We started with putting a whole new wall in and all new fencing. We relocated the grandstands and elevated the pits at one end…that took a long time. It was something like 10,000 yards of dirt."

ACT's presence at the season opener is significant to Laquerre, whose family is a long-time ACT supporter. Joey M. Laquerre also competed on the Tour, and the 2015 event has been extended from 150 to 151 laps in his honor.

"It's very special to have ACT with us," the 71-year-old Laquerre said. "(ACT President) Tom Curley and myself go back to when we were 17 or 18 years old."

Defending ACT Tour Champion and current point leader Joey Polewarczyk Jr. leads the series into Speedway 51. "Joey Pole" already has two wins this year, including the most recent event at Airborne Park Speedway, and won the 2013 event at Speedway 51. Number two point driver Wayne Helliwell Jr. will look to gain ground as he chases his first Groveton victory.

They'll be joined by Newport, NH's Kyle Welch, the surprise winner of the 2014 event. Welch has endured some tough luck in 2015, losing multiple top-10 finishes to late-race woes. He hopes that the trip to Speedway 51 will help turn his season around.

"I'm really, really excited to go back to Groveton," Welch said. "We had a really good car last year, so this race has definitely been circled on our calendar.

"The new era of the track is the big thing – just to honor Joey M. Laquerre," he added. "I think the winner is really going to have some pride in this race, whoever it may be. ACT is a tight group, and I hope I can win it for him."

Brad Babb will carry the Speedway 51 colors on his Joey Laquerre–owned #15NH as he goes for his second win of the season. Fellow youngsters Emily Packard and Brandon Atkins were strong in their inaugural visits last year and look to build on those performances. Travis Stearns surged to the top of the Bond Auto Parts New Champions standings at the Spring Green 115 and will try to extend that lead. Eddie "The Outlaw" MacDonald is expected to be gunning for his first Speedway 51 win as well.

The Generation Next ACT 151 will be held on Saturday, May 30. Pits open at 10:30am, with post time at 5:30pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $5 for kids, and $45 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids). Camping will also be available beginning on Friday.

For more information contact the ACT offices at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com or www.speedway51int.com.

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2015-06-01

Helliwell Takes Second Win of Season in Rain-Shortened Generation Next 151

Linc Brown’s Strong Pro Late Model Debut Derailed by a Charging System Glitch

2015-05-31

Alain Bergeron - 31 mai 2015

May 31, 2015 at 07:27AM

Programme ACT à l'Autodrome Chaudière (31 mai 2015) - REPORTÉ

2015-05-30

Les ESS déménagent encore une fois

2015-05-29

Jeremy Coulter Looks for a Breakthrough Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Season

Casella/Morrisonville Septic Night Postponed at Airborne Park Speedway

À noter que le programme prévu ce samedi, 30 maisera remis au DIMANCHE 31 mai selon l'horaire qui suit :

ACT Kicks Off New Beginning For Speedway 51

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