RECAP: Ventrillo Locks Himself into CATCO Nationals With Bunny Brawl $1,300 Street Stock Win; Cameron, Eastman, Harmon, Michaud, Walsh & Nelson Also Win Bunny Brawl Races
Recap from April 22, 2023 Racing
Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire, saw the first green flag of their 2023 racing season fly this past Saturday, April 22nd. The Bunny Brawl featured a few of the tracks weekly racing divisions, combined with the always exciting Enduro races. This event has become a tradition in kicking off the racing season at The Place To Race.
The Street Stocks as always kept the fans on their toes, picking up right where things left off last season with door-to-door action, even featuring a multi-lap three wide battle for the lead. Veteran racer Joe Ventrillo used the previously mentioned three-wide move to the inside to take the lead and claim the opening day feature win. With the win, Ventrillo locked himself into the CATCO Recycling Street Stock Nationals scheduled for October and also collected a $1,300 winning prize.
The Star Speedway K Cob Slingshots were back on track, and so was Dave Cameron, who claimed the most wins in the division throughout 2022. Cameron kicked off his 2023 campaign in the same fashion, claiming the victory at the Bunny Brawl opener. Young gun Dwight Souther Jr., who also has had no problems finding his way to Star victory lane, started his season off on a strong note with a second-place finish. Last seasons Six Shooter champion Nate LeClair had a solid run in his first race in a new division taking home third place honors when checkers flew.
Billy Eastman rebounded from a difficult 2022 season and was the man on top in the 2 To Go Show Six Shooters main event. Behind Eastman in the second position was Jeremy Hayes, who had a strong rookie season, winning multiple features in 2022 and looks to be on stride to continue that success this season. The third position went to Ryan McCarthy, who always seems to put a solid run together in his visits to Star.
The MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock division saw Andrew Harmon, who seems to be fast in everything he drives, take home the divisions first checkers of the new season. Defending division champion and always a consistent runner George Riley Jr. crossed the stripe in second-place when the checkers flew, trailing only Harmon. John Fultz took home the third and final podium spot in the Pure Stocks first main event of the 2023 season.
The Cruisers division, new at Star Speedway for 2023, saw their first ever feature event recorded into the history books at the Bunny Brawl as well. The division to be made up of only the old Crown Vic model police car type vehicles, which has gained popularity in many racing circles throughout the country, is looking to build momentum at Star in 2023. Claiming the first win in the divisions history was Trevor Michaud. In the ever popular Enduro races Drake Nelson picked up the win in the 4 cylinder main event. Veteran Enduro driver Jim Walsh claimed top honors in the V6/V8 main event. Walsh has shown he is a contender for the win any time he is on track in Enduro action.
Star Speedway returns to racing for Opening Night for points for many weekly divisions on Saturday, April 29, including the 350 Supermodifieds. For more information on the upcoming events visit StarSpeedwayNH.com.
Recap from April 22, 2023 Racing
Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire, saw the first green flag of their 2023 racing season fly this past Saturday, April 22nd. The Bunny Brawl featured a few of the tracks weekly racing divisions, combined with the always exciting Enduro races. This event has become a tradition in kicking off the racing season at The Place To Race.
The Street Stocks as always kept the fans on their toes, picking up right where things left off last season with door-to-door action, even featuring a multi-lap three wide battle for the lead. Veteran racer Joe Ventrillo used the previously mentioned three-wide move to the inside to take the lead and claim the opening day feature win. With the win, Ventrillo locked himself into the CATCO Recycling Street Stock Nationals scheduled for October and also collected a $1,300 winning prize.
The Star Speedway K Cob Slingshots were back on track, and so was Dave Cameron, who claimed the most wins in the division throughout 2022. Cameron kicked off his 2023 campaign in the same fashion, claiming the victory at the Bunny Brawl opener. Young gun Dwight Souther Jr., who also has had no problems finding his way to Star victory lane, started his season off on a strong note with a second-place finish. Last seasons Six Shooter champion Nate LeClair had a solid run in his first race in a new division taking home third place honors when checkers flew.
Billy Eastman rebounded from a difficult 2022 season and was the man on top in the 2 To Go Show Six Shooters main event. Behind Eastman in the second position was Jeremy Hayes, who had a strong rookie season, winning multiple features in 2022 and looks to be on stride to continue that success this season. The third position went to Ryan McCarthy, who always seems to put a solid run together in his visits to Star.
The MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock division saw Andrew Harmon, who seems to be fast in everything he drives, take home the divisions first checkers of the new season. Defending division champion and always a consistent runner George Riley Jr. crossed the stripe in second-place when the checkers flew, trailing only Harmon. John Fultz took home the third and final podium spot in the Pure Stocks first main event of the 2023 season.
The Cruisers division, new at Star Speedway for 2023, saw their first ever feature event recorded into the history books at the Bunny Brawl as well. The division to be made up of only the old Crown Vic model police car type vehicles, which has gained popularity in many racing circles throughout the country, is looking to build momentum at Star in 2023. Claiming the first win in the divisions history was Trevor Michaud. In the ever popular Enduro races Drake Nelson picked up the win in the 4 cylinder main event. Veteran Enduro driver Jim Walsh claimed top honors in the V6/V8 main event. Walsh has shown he is a contender for the win any time he is on track in Enduro action.
Star Speedway returns to racing for Opening Night for points for many weekly divisions on Saturday, April 29, including the 350 Supermodifieds. For more information on the upcoming events visit StarSpeedwayNH.com.
June 26, 2021
TOMBARELLO, BELFIORE, SOUTHER, WASHBURN, AND AIKEN ALL WINNERS AT STAR ON JUNE 26
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EPPING, N.H. -- Saturday night in J&S Paving 350 Supermodifieds action, Tommy Tombarello snapped a near three-year winless drought as he grabbed his first win of the 2021 season. Tombarello grabbed the lead early and paced the field to the finish, however, it wasn't easy, as second place finisher Ed Witkum Jr. was able to apply pressure on the leader on numerous restarts. Ben Tinker had a strong run, and finished the race in the third spot. The race was the annual Krupski Cup, honoring the Mayor of Epping, “Stevie”, with a strong field of cars.
All of the action took place at Star Speedway, located in Epping, New Hampshire.
In the MLM Diagnostic Fast 40 event for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, Anthony Belfiore worked his way past leader Tyler Chase just past the halfway mark and hung on for the win. Chase, who worked his way to the front early, was able to hold down second for the remainder of the event. Kris Schroeder took his time finding a way through traffic and rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.
Dwight Souther Jr. grabbed checkers in the K-Cobb Slingshot feature event, his first win in the division. Souther battled to the finish with fellow rookie James Connor, who would take the second spot at the finish. Matt LeBlanc, the veteran in the group, was third, continuing on with what has been a consistent start to his year.
The Murphy and Sons Roofing Six Shooters had another new winner in their 25-lap feature, this time it was Zachary Washburn taking the honors. Washburn took the lead from Jenna Beaulieu on a restart and was able to hang on to the finish. JT Cashman had a strong run and took second, followed by Joey Fraser, who was third.
Erin Aiken was a winner for the second time this season in the MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock feature. Aiken paced James Connor and George Riley Jr., who eventually finished second and third, throughout the event on her way to the victory. In the closing laps, Aiken was able to stretch out to a nice lead over her closest competitors to take the win by a comfortable margin.
Star Speedway is back in action next Saturday night for the "Night Before The 4th" race night, featuring a 75-lap race for ACT-type Late Models. Also in action will be Woody's Auto Street Stocks, the K-Cobb Slingshots, the MLM Diagnostic Pure Stocks, and the 75-lap Freedom Enduro. For more information on Star Speedway, visit StarSpeedwayNH.com
TOMBARELLO, BELFIORE, SOUTHER, WASHBURN, AND AIKEN ALL WINNERS AT STAR ON JUNE 26
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EPPING, N.H. -- Saturday night in J&S Paving 350 Supermodifieds action, Tommy Tombarello snapped a near three-year winless drought as he grabbed his first win of the 2021 season. Tombarello grabbed the lead early and paced the field to the finish, however, it wasn't easy, as second place finisher Ed Witkum Jr. was able to apply pressure on the leader on numerous restarts. Ben Tinker had a strong run, and finished the race in the third spot. The race was the annual Krupski Cup, honoring the Mayor of Epping, “Stevie”, with a strong field of cars.
All of the action took place at Star Speedway, located in Epping, New Hampshire.
In the MLM Diagnostic Fast 40 event for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, Anthony Belfiore worked his way past leader Tyler Chase just past the halfway mark and hung on for the win. Chase, who worked his way to the front early, was able to hold down second for the remainder of the event. Kris Schroeder took his time finding a way through traffic and rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.
Dwight Souther Jr. grabbed checkers in the K-Cobb Slingshot feature event, his first win in the division. Souther battled to the finish with fellow rookie James Connor, who would take the second spot at the finish. Matt LeBlanc, the veteran in the group, was third, continuing on with what has been a consistent start to his year.
The Murphy and Sons Roofing Six Shooters had another new winner in their 25-lap feature, this time it was Zachary Washburn taking the honors. Washburn took the lead from Jenna Beaulieu on a restart and was able to hang on to the finish. JT Cashman had a strong run and took second, followed by Joey Fraser, who was third.
Erin Aiken was a winner for the second time this season in the MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock feature. Aiken paced James Connor and George Riley Jr., who eventually finished second and third, throughout the event on her way to the victory. In the closing laps, Aiken was able to stretch out to a nice lead over her closest competitors to take the win by a comfortable margin.
Star Speedway is back in action next Saturday night for the "Night Before The 4th" race night, featuring a 75-lap race for ACT-type Late Models. Also in action will be Woody's Auto Street Stocks, the K-Cobb Slingshots, the MLM Diagnostic Pure Stocks, and the 75-lap Freedom Enduro. For more information on Star Speedway, visit StarSpeedwayNH.com
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May 8, 2021
Kruczek wins in Granite State Pro Stock Series, Stergios, LeBrun, Ramsey, and Lopes Also Win at Star
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EPPING, N.H. -- Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket, New Hampshire, took down his first career Granite Pro Stock Series win in the Hedges Excavating 100 Saturday night, May 8 at Star Speedway. Kruczek took the lead from Joey Pole with 24 laps remaining and was able to hold off all competition on two late race restarts to secure the win. Josh King crossed the line in second, followed by Jacob Dore in third.
In NEMA Lite action, the No. 11 of PJ Stergios made a last lap pass on the No. 9 of Ben Mikatarian, who led a large portion of the race. They were followed to the line by Jake Trainor in third. The NEMA Midgets will make one more appearance at Star in 2021 -- as part of the Star Classic weekend in September.
Luke LeBrun continued his recent streak of success in the NELCAR Legends Cars Tour, grabbing his second straight win. LeBrun, in his No. 27, beat out the No. 84 of Matt Grant and Mason Tessier to take down the victory. The race marks the first of four scheduled appearances for the Legends at Star this year.
In Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot action, it was Mike Brick Ramsey securing his first win of the season in a green to checker race. Ramsey was able to beat out opening day winner Kris Knox, who crossed the line second in his No. 0. Matt Lablanc finished in the third spot, securing his second podium finish of the season.
In MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock action it was the No. 77 of Jordan Lopes taking down checkers over the No. 34 of George Riley Jr. Lopes started on the outside pole and jumped out front on the first lap and never looked back. Lopes and Riley were followed to the line by last week's winner Jimmy Connor, who took down the final podium position.
Star Speedway will be back in action next Saturday night May 15, with the Bob Webber Sr. Memorial for the J&S Paving Supermodifieds, a 47 lap special. Also in action will be the Street Stocks, Classic Lites, Pure Stocks, and Six Shooters. The first event of the night will roll off at 3:30 p.m., with gates opening at 1 p.m. For more information visit StarSpeedwayNH.com.
Kruczek wins in Granite State Pro Stock Series, Stergios, LeBrun, Ramsey, and Lopes Also Win at Star
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EPPING, N.H. -- Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket, New Hampshire, took down his first career Granite Pro Stock Series win in the Hedges Excavating 100 Saturday night, May 8 at Star Speedway. Kruczek took the lead from Joey Pole with 24 laps remaining and was able to hold off all competition on two late race restarts to secure the win. Josh King crossed the line in second, followed by Jacob Dore in third.
In NEMA Lite action, the No. 11 of PJ Stergios made a last lap pass on the No. 9 of Ben Mikatarian, who led a large portion of the race. They were followed to the line by Jake Trainor in third. The NEMA Midgets will make one more appearance at Star in 2021 -- as part of the Star Classic weekend in September.
Luke LeBrun continued his recent streak of success in the NELCAR Legends Cars Tour, grabbing his second straight win. LeBrun, in his No. 27, beat out the No. 84 of Matt Grant and Mason Tessier to take down the victory. The race marks the first of four scheduled appearances for the Legends at Star this year.
In Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot action, it was Mike Brick Ramsey securing his first win of the season in a green to checker race. Ramsey was able to beat out opening day winner Kris Knox, who crossed the line second in his No. 0. Matt Lablanc finished in the third spot, securing his second podium finish of the season.
In MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock action it was the No. 77 of Jordan Lopes taking down checkers over the No. 34 of George Riley Jr. Lopes started on the outside pole and jumped out front on the first lap and never looked back. Lopes and Riley were followed to the line by last week's winner Jimmy Connor, who took down the final podium position.
Star Speedway will be back in action next Saturday night May 15, with the Bob Webber Sr. Memorial for the J&S Paving Supermodifieds, a 47 lap special. Also in action will be the Street Stocks, Classic Lites, Pure Stocks, and Six Shooters. The first event of the night will roll off at 3:30 p.m., with gates opening at 1 p.m. For more information visit StarSpeedwayNH.com.
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May 1, 2021
Timmons, Rose, Grammont, Cashman & Connor Grab Checkered at Star
Star Speedway PR
The Star Speedway weekly divisions kicked off their regular season with 5 of the 6 Star divisions in action Saturday night. The 350 Supers, Late Models and Six Shooters were all running their first event, joined by the Pure Stocks and Street Stocks, running their second features of the year.
In the J&S Paving Supermodifieds it was Bobby Timmons III grabbing his first win of the 2021 season. Timmons made his move by early race leader Keith Morrill and attempted to separate himself from the pack. First to attempt chasing down Timmons was Tom Tombarello in his #98, and then eventual 2nd place finisher Jeffrey Battle in his #14. Battle was able to close in with a few laps remaining but couldn't make the pass, while Tombarello hung on for 3rd.
Charlie Rose Jr. took down the checkers in the 50 lap feature for the Ken Izzet Construction Late Models. Rose started from the pole and led all 50 laps in route to victory in his Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment, Simpsons Auto Care, sponsored entry. Following Rose to the line was Matt Lowinski Loh in his Auto Go sponsored #17, and Joel Belanger having a strong run and taking down 3rd in his #25.
The Woodys Auto Street Stocks saw the #57 of Luke Grammont take the win. Grammont was in a close battle with 2nd place finisher, the #7 of Shane Gendron in the closing laps, but was able to hold him off to the finish. In 3rd was the 22 of Jim Storace, who rebounded from an early race incident to score a solid finish.
The Six Shooters presented by Murphy and Sons Roofing saw the #7 of JT Cashman taking down the first feature win of the year. Cashman closed out the race with a comfortable margin over 2nd place finisher, the #9 of Brandon Mailhot. Following Cashman and Mailhot to the line was Joey Fraser in the #37, taking down the final spot on the podium.
James Connor took down the win in Pure Stock action in his #00 Pasta Loft sponsored entry. Connor started from the pole and maintained control of the event despite a persistent challenge from eventual 2nd place finisher Erin Aiken in her #33. Finishing in the 3rd spot was George Riley Jr. in his red #34.
Star Speedway continues their season next Saturday night, May 8 with the Granite State Pro Stock Series in action. Joining them will be the NELCAR Legends, NEMA Lites, Mia’s Jewelry Slingsots, and Pure Stocks. The first event of the night will roll off at approximately 3pm.
Timmons, Rose, Grammont, Cashman & Connor Grab Checkered at Star
Star Speedway PR
The Star Speedway weekly divisions kicked off their regular season with 5 of the 6 Star divisions in action Saturday night. The 350 Supers, Late Models and Six Shooters were all running their first event, joined by the Pure Stocks and Street Stocks, running their second features of the year.
In the J&S Paving Supermodifieds it was Bobby Timmons III grabbing his first win of the 2021 season. Timmons made his move by early race leader Keith Morrill and attempted to separate himself from the pack. First to attempt chasing down Timmons was Tom Tombarello in his #98, and then eventual 2nd place finisher Jeffrey Battle in his #14. Battle was able to close in with a few laps remaining but couldn't make the pass, while Tombarello hung on for 3rd.
Charlie Rose Jr. took down the checkers in the 50 lap feature for the Ken Izzet Construction Late Models. Rose started from the pole and led all 50 laps in route to victory in his Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment, Simpsons Auto Care, sponsored entry. Following Rose to the line was Matt Lowinski Loh in his Auto Go sponsored #17, and Joel Belanger having a strong run and taking down 3rd in his #25.
The Woodys Auto Street Stocks saw the #57 of Luke Grammont take the win. Grammont was in a close battle with 2nd place finisher, the #7 of Shane Gendron in the closing laps, but was able to hold him off to the finish. In 3rd was the 22 of Jim Storace, who rebounded from an early race incident to score a solid finish.
The Six Shooters presented by Murphy and Sons Roofing saw the #7 of JT Cashman taking down the first feature win of the year. Cashman closed out the race with a comfortable margin over 2nd place finisher, the #9 of Brandon Mailhot. Following Cashman and Mailhot to the line was Joey Fraser in the #37, taking down the final spot on the podium.
James Connor took down the win in Pure Stock action in his #00 Pasta Loft sponsored entry. Connor started from the pole and maintained control of the event despite a persistent challenge from eventual 2nd place finisher Erin Aiken in her #33. Finishing in the 3rd spot was George Riley Jr. in his red #34.
Star Speedway continues their season next Saturday night, May 8 with the Granite State Pro Stock Series in action. Joining them will be the NELCAR Legends, NEMA Lites, Mia’s Jewelry Slingsots, and Pure Stocks. The first event of the night will roll off at approximately 3pm.
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April 24, 2021
BELFIORE, KNOX, HOULE, AND DEGUIO TAKE DOWN BUNNY BRAWL WINS AT STAR
Star Speedway PR
The 2021 Edition of the Bunny Brawl is in the books, perfect weather and a full pit area resulted in a good day of racing to open up the Star Speedway schedule.
First on the track was the Slingshots, with John Provost leading the field to green. Eventual race winner Kris Knox rolled off in the 3rd position, and quickly made his move to the front taking the lead on lap 5. Following Knox to the line was the 05 of Jason Gammon, debuting a new ride for 2021, while the 20 of Matt Lablanc crossed the line in 3rd.
The MLM Fast 40 for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks were the next on track for their 40 lap event. Joe Ventrillo led the field to green, and the initial 10 laps of the race, before the 22 of Jim Storace took over the top spot. Storace would lead the next 25 laps, challenged first by Kris Schroder in his number 66, and then by Anthony Belfiore, who eventually squeezed by Storace with 4 laps to go after Storace tangled with a lap car. Storace hung on to finish 2nd followed by Kris Schroder.
In the 25 lap Classic Lite Main Event it was the 12 of Joey Deguio taking down the win, beating out second place finisher and defending champion Justin Harris in his 29. The pair was followed to the line by the 14 of Andrew Harmon who rounded out the top 3.
The Pure Stocks were next on the track for their first race of the year, also a 25 lap affair. Nick Houle took down the victory in convincing fashion, driving his white 53. Maggie Clark in the 27 crossed the line next followed by Leon Keniston in the 95 who took down 3rd.
Star Speedway resumes the 2021 season on Saturday, May 1st, with a full slate of action. Next week will be the season opener for the J&S Paving 350 Super Modifieds, Ken Izzett Construction Late Models, and Six Shooters. They will be joined by the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks and Pure Stocks with the first event of the night rolling off at 3:30 p.m.
BELFIORE, KNOX, HOULE, AND DEGUIO TAKE DOWN BUNNY BRAWL WINS AT STAR
Star Speedway PR
The 2021 Edition of the Bunny Brawl is in the books, perfect weather and a full pit area resulted in a good day of racing to open up the Star Speedway schedule.
First on the track was the Slingshots, with John Provost leading the field to green. Eventual race winner Kris Knox rolled off in the 3rd position, and quickly made his move to the front taking the lead on lap 5. Following Knox to the line was the 05 of Jason Gammon, debuting a new ride for 2021, while the 20 of Matt Lablanc crossed the line in 3rd.
The MLM Fast 40 for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks were the next on track for their 40 lap event. Joe Ventrillo led the field to green, and the initial 10 laps of the race, before the 22 of Jim Storace took over the top spot. Storace would lead the next 25 laps, challenged first by Kris Schroder in his number 66, and then by Anthony Belfiore, who eventually squeezed by Storace with 4 laps to go after Storace tangled with a lap car. Storace hung on to finish 2nd followed by Kris Schroder.
In the 25 lap Classic Lite Main Event it was the 12 of Joey Deguio taking down the win, beating out second place finisher and defending champion Justin Harris in his 29. The pair was followed to the line by the 14 of Andrew Harmon who rounded out the top 3.
The Pure Stocks were next on the track for their first race of the year, also a 25 lap affair. Nick Houle took down the victory in convincing fashion, driving his white 53. Maggie Clark in the 27 crossed the line next followed by Leon Keniston in the 95 who took down 3rd.
Star Speedway resumes the 2021 season on Saturday, May 1st, with a full slate of action. Next week will be the season opener for the J&S Paving 350 Super Modifieds, Ken Izzett Construction Late Models, and Six Shooters. They will be joined by the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks and Pure Stocks with the first event of the night rolling off at 3:30 p.m.
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December 24, 2020
Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Grows Bigger For 2021 At Star Speedway
(Star Speedway PR)
As the 2021 season begins to take shape at Star Speedway, officials announced on Tuesday that the May 15th Bob Webber Sr. Memorial for the 350 Supermodifieds will grow to one of the top races of the year.
The race honors the late Bob Webber Sr., the owner and operator of Star for many years, who passed away in 2018.
For 2021, the race will jump to 47 laps — in honor of Webber’s birth year, 1947. The race purse will also jump up — as the driver who takes the win will now score $1,947 in winnings, courtesy of Ty Cooper Land Holdings, Hedges Excavating & Star Speedway.
“Making my dad’s memorial race bigger has been something I’ve always planned to do,” Bob Webber Jr., current owner and operator of Star Speedway, said. “This night is going to be historic — especially being this early in the season, we are expecting a great car count with great racing to chase the large winnings.”
Star Speedway’s 2021 schedule includes more than 22 events, including six memorial races for the 350 Supermodifieds, two appearances by the Tri Track Open Modified Series & the annual Star Classic.
The first green flag will fly as part of the annual Bunny Brawl on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Grows Bigger For 2021 At Star Speedway
(Star Speedway PR)
As the 2021 season begins to take shape at Star Speedway, officials announced on Tuesday that the May 15th Bob Webber Sr. Memorial for the 350 Supermodifieds will grow to one of the top races of the year.
The race honors the late Bob Webber Sr., the owner and operator of Star for many years, who passed away in 2018.
For 2021, the race will jump to 47 laps — in honor of Webber’s birth year, 1947. The race purse will also jump up — as the driver who takes the win will now score $1,947 in winnings, courtesy of Ty Cooper Land Holdings, Hedges Excavating & Star Speedway.
“Making my dad’s memorial race bigger has been something I’ve always planned to do,” Bob Webber Jr., current owner and operator of Star Speedway, said. “This night is going to be historic — especially being this early in the season, we are expecting a great car count with great racing to chase the large winnings.”
Star Speedway’s 2021 schedule includes more than 22 events, including six memorial races for the 350 Supermodifieds, two appearances by the Tri Track Open Modified Series & the annual Star Classic.
The first green flag will fly as part of the annual Bunny Brawl on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
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September 5, 2020
“Mad Max” Dolliver Reigns Supreme In A Stacked Ken Izzett Construction Late Model Field
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry picked up his first win of the 2020 season in the Ken Izzett Construction Late Model main event at Star Speedway Saturday night, steering the Chad Sullivan entry to a dominating victory.
Dolliver had to withstand several restarts along the way, as multiple caution periods interrupted the racing action, but he was more than up to the task, holding off point leader Erick Sands in the late laps to score the win. Sands’ teammate and father Jay checkered third, with Mark Jenison, Ryan Souliere, George Maroun, Matt Lowinski, Ty Lallier, Larry Gelinas, and Bobby Frappier rounding out the top ten.
The Woody’s Auto Streets had a rough start to their feature, so much so that track officials sent them pitside after 12 laps to cool down. When they returned to the track, they were back to their normal selves, and once again put on a tremendous show for the final 18 laps of the main. Kingston veteran Jim Storace was out front, but under heavy pressure from Bill Clement and Max Dolliver. Anthony Belfiore put his mount to the outside looking for running room, and for the second race in a row, he put on a show. Belfiore bounced off the frontstretch wall hard, but he gathered it up and continued the chase, eventually coming across the line in third behind winner Storace and Clement. Dolliver gained some ground in the point standings with a fourth place run, while Justin Storace claimed fifth.
Adam Knowles outdueled J.T. Cashman to pick up the Six Shooter win aboard the Scott Byron machine, with Paul Coburn, Brandon Mailhot, Lexi Chase, Jason Hodgdon, Josh Bilodeau, Nathan LeClair, Jenna Beaulieu, and Joey Fraser rounding out the top ten.
Justin Gailloux set the pace for the first 20 laps of the Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot feature, but Matt Leblanc got the best of him at that point, moving into the top spot. Gailloux got hung out in the high groove, losing a few more spots before the checkers waved. At the finish, it was Leblanc in for his second win of the season, with Mike “Brick” Ramsey, Kris Knox, T.J. Laro, and Gailloux closing out the top five.
In a wild finish that saw the top three drivers swapping positions several times in the last few laps, Jimmy Connor picked up the win in the Pure Stock main, with Donnie McCaffrey and Maggie Clark right there at the finish to score second and third. Fourth went to Dakota Ritter, with Dwight Souther, Jr. rounding out the top five.
Shaun Waites took down the win in the 4-cyinder Enduro, which saw some 50 cars take the green flag.
“Mad Max” Dolliver Reigns Supreme In A Stacked Ken Izzett Construction Late Model Field
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry picked up his first win of the 2020 season in the Ken Izzett Construction Late Model main event at Star Speedway Saturday night, steering the Chad Sullivan entry to a dominating victory.
Dolliver had to withstand several restarts along the way, as multiple caution periods interrupted the racing action, but he was more than up to the task, holding off point leader Erick Sands in the late laps to score the win. Sands’ teammate and father Jay checkered third, with Mark Jenison, Ryan Souliere, George Maroun, Matt Lowinski, Ty Lallier, Larry Gelinas, and Bobby Frappier rounding out the top ten.
The Woody’s Auto Streets had a rough start to their feature, so much so that track officials sent them pitside after 12 laps to cool down. When they returned to the track, they were back to their normal selves, and once again put on a tremendous show for the final 18 laps of the main. Kingston veteran Jim Storace was out front, but under heavy pressure from Bill Clement and Max Dolliver. Anthony Belfiore put his mount to the outside looking for running room, and for the second race in a row, he put on a show. Belfiore bounced off the frontstretch wall hard, but he gathered it up and continued the chase, eventually coming across the line in third behind winner Storace and Clement. Dolliver gained some ground in the point standings with a fourth place run, while Justin Storace claimed fifth.
Adam Knowles outdueled J.T. Cashman to pick up the Six Shooter win aboard the Scott Byron machine, with Paul Coburn, Brandon Mailhot, Lexi Chase, Jason Hodgdon, Josh Bilodeau, Nathan LeClair, Jenna Beaulieu, and Joey Fraser rounding out the top ten.
Justin Gailloux set the pace for the first 20 laps of the Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot feature, but Matt Leblanc got the best of him at that point, moving into the top spot. Gailloux got hung out in the high groove, losing a few more spots before the checkers waved. At the finish, it was Leblanc in for his second win of the season, with Mike “Brick” Ramsey, Kris Knox, T.J. Laro, and Gailloux closing out the top five.
In a wild finish that saw the top three drivers swapping positions several times in the last few laps, Jimmy Connor picked up the win in the Pure Stock main, with Donnie McCaffrey and Maggie Clark right there at the finish to score second and third. Fourth went to Dakota Ritter, with Dwight Souther, Jr. rounding out the top five.
Shaun Waites took down the win in the 4-cyinder Enduro, which saw some 50 cars take the green flag.
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August 10, 2020
Jeffery Battle Wins Prestigious Jim Belfiore Memorial 350 Supermod Event
Tons Of Action At “The Place To Race” On Both Wednesday And Saturday Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Star Speedway hosted the first of two back-to-back doubleheaders with race programs on both Wednesday and Saturday nights last week.
Wednesday’s schedule featured the Woody’s Auto Streets competing in another round of the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 Series, with “Mad Max” Dolliver taking down his first win of the year.
Dolliver came out on top of a race-long battle with multi-time track champ Rob Bolduc and Adam Lovejoy, who chased him across the stripe in second and third. Dylan Bilodeau finished fourth, with Jim Storace closing out the top five.
In the Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot’s, Kris Knox collected his first career Star Speedway checkered flag, outrunning Mike Ramsey, Matt Leblanc, T.J. Laro, and Clark Brooks to get the job done.
Former champion Jason Hodgdon scored the win in the Six Shooter main, with Adam Knowles, Joey Fraser, Lexi Chase, and Jojo Roberts rounding out the top five. Jesse Tellier topped Ryan Washburn and Dave Karstock in the V6/V8 Enduro.
The 350 Supermodifeds returned to action for the Saturday night program, running the second annual Jim Belfiore Memorial. A full field of 26 open-wheelers were on hand for the special event, with three heat races, a pair of consis and a “B” main setting the field for the feature.
Heat race wins went to Mike Murphy, Mike Collins, and Brad Babb, but at feature time, it was all Jeffrey Battle. Battle found himself on the pole for the main, and after holding back an early challenge from his uncle, Eddie Witkum, Jr., he ran virtually unchallenged the rest of the way.
At the checkers, it was Battle defending his title with another win in the Belfiore Memorial, with the Twin Motorsports team of “Billistic” Bill and Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell taking second and third. Fourth went to Kenny White, Jr., with Collins scoring fifth.
It was a repeat with the same lead trio as Wednesday in the Woody’s Auto Street main on Saturday night, but this time it was Adam Lovejoy coming out on top. Wednesday winner Max Dolliver was runner-up, with Ron Bolduc, Austin Erickson, and Jim Storace third through fifth.
Adam Knowles put in an impressive run aboard the Scott Byron entry to collect top honors in the Six Shooter main, with Jason Hodgdon, Josh Bilodeau, Nathan Leclair and J.T. Cashman second through fifth.
Aaron Day hustled the J.R. Filippone machine to top honors in the Mini Stock feature, outrunning Jake Rheaume, Dan Sweeney, Tyson Payne, and Ryan Wentworth to post the win.
The Senior Tour Auto Racers were also on hand Saturday, with Bob Guyon scoring the win in the Sportsman portion of the program, and Jim Allen winning out after a race-long battle with Bob Donohue in the Modifieds.
Star Speedway is back with another doubleheader weekend this week with the North East Mini Stock Tour headlining Wednesday August 12th’s racing card and then again on Saturday night August 15th with a full card of Star Speedway’s premier competition.
Jeffery Battle Wins Prestigious Jim Belfiore Memorial 350 Supermod Event
Tons Of Action At “The Place To Race” On Both Wednesday And Saturday Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Star Speedway hosted the first of two back-to-back doubleheaders with race programs on both Wednesday and Saturday nights last week.
Wednesday’s schedule featured the Woody’s Auto Streets competing in another round of the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 Series, with “Mad Max” Dolliver taking down his first win of the year.
Dolliver came out on top of a race-long battle with multi-time track champ Rob Bolduc and Adam Lovejoy, who chased him across the stripe in second and third. Dylan Bilodeau finished fourth, with Jim Storace closing out the top five.
In the Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot’s, Kris Knox collected his first career Star Speedway checkered flag, outrunning Mike Ramsey, Matt Leblanc, T.J. Laro, and Clark Brooks to get the job done.
Former champion Jason Hodgdon scored the win in the Six Shooter main, with Adam Knowles, Joey Fraser, Lexi Chase, and Jojo Roberts rounding out the top five. Jesse Tellier topped Ryan Washburn and Dave Karstock in the V6/V8 Enduro.
The 350 Supermodifeds returned to action for the Saturday night program, running the second annual Jim Belfiore Memorial. A full field of 26 open-wheelers were on hand for the special event, with three heat races, a pair of consis and a “B” main setting the field for the feature.
Heat race wins went to Mike Murphy, Mike Collins, and Brad Babb, but at feature time, it was all Jeffrey Battle. Battle found himself on the pole for the main, and after holding back an early challenge from his uncle, Eddie Witkum, Jr., he ran virtually unchallenged the rest of the way.
At the checkers, it was Battle defending his title with another win in the Belfiore Memorial, with the Twin Motorsports team of “Billistic” Bill and Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell taking second and third. Fourth went to Kenny White, Jr., with Collins scoring fifth.
It was a repeat with the same lead trio as Wednesday in the Woody’s Auto Street main on Saturday night, but this time it was Adam Lovejoy coming out on top. Wednesday winner Max Dolliver was runner-up, with Ron Bolduc, Austin Erickson, and Jim Storace third through fifth.
Adam Knowles put in an impressive run aboard the Scott Byron entry to collect top honors in the Six Shooter main, with Jason Hodgdon, Josh Bilodeau, Nathan Leclair and J.T. Cashman second through fifth.
Aaron Day hustled the J.R. Filippone machine to top honors in the Mini Stock feature, outrunning Jake Rheaume, Dan Sweeney, Tyson Payne, and Ryan Wentworth to post the win.
The Senior Tour Auto Racers were also on hand Saturday, with Bob Guyon scoring the win in the Sportsman portion of the program, and Jim Allen winning out after a race-long battle with Bob Donohue in the Modifieds.
Star Speedway is back with another doubleheader weekend this week with the North East Mini Stock Tour headlining Wednesday August 12th’s racing card and then again on Saturday night August 15th with a full card of Star Speedway’s premier competition.
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July 26, 2020
Big Money Matt Goes to Work for Fifth SBM Victory
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Matt Hirschman normally doesn’t have a whole lot to prove when he shows up to a Tri-Track Open Modified Series event. However, that wasn’t the case Saturday afternoon at Star Speedway.
After a subpar performance by his standards in the season opener at Monadnock Speedway, the Northampton, Pennsylvania driver went to work to get back on top. The driver known as “Big Money Matt” put in the work in the shop, and that effort resulted in his fifth career SBM 121 victory at the Epping, New Hampshire oval.
Hirschman took the lead for the first time when he powered around Craig Lutz, the winner of the season opener at Monadnock, on Lap 25. However, he gave up the lead to Matt Swanson when he visited pit road for a fresh tire during the Lap 83 controlled caution.
With a handful of cars electing to stay out, Hirschman had his work cut out for him restarting ninth with less than 40 laps to go. After making little progress during the first few laps after the caution, Hirschman began picking off positions following an extended caution on Lap 97.
Ultimately, the race-winning move came on a restart with just over 10 laps to go when he powered around Swanson to secure the victory. Swanson had pitted earlier in the race and had roughly 20 more laps on his right-rear tire at the end of the race.
“At the end, pitting later than they did showed up,” Hirschman said. “There was a caution around Lap 97 that was a lengthy one. That’s where those 20 laps (on the tires) really showed up because prior to that it was pretty tough restarting from ninth to get up into the fourth and fifth range; it was pretty tough work to even do that. I wasn’t too confident at that point, but the last 20 laps it really showed up.”
Despite having four career victories in the race, Hirschman had not won the SBM race since 2017, a season in which he swept all four Tri-Track Open Modified Series races. Although that only gave him a two-year winless drought in the race, it was not something he was content with.
“I needed to go to work,” Hirschman said. “We had been trending the wrong direction in this race. We finished third two years ago and fourth last year and those were the finishes we deserved. It wasn’t like we had a winning car and things didn’t work out. We had a third to fifth-place car and that’s where we finished. After years of success at this race track, I won the very first time I ever came here and I have a career winning percentage here unlike any other race track I’ve been to. It’s probably my best. To go a couple years without a win here and not really feel like I gave myself a car that could win, I needed to go to work.”
A seventh-place finish in the season opener at Monadnock, a race he never became a factor in, provided another reminder that he needed to elevate his performance.
“That race at Monadnock was kind of the last straw for me, having a performance where we never crack the top five all day. I went to work after that and I think it showed in our results back in Pennyslvania, but I needed to win here today to really prove myself,” Hirschman stated.
“It’s the cycle of racing. Sometimes when you get where you feel like you’re on top or having something that work, you just roll with it. Everybody else is on the other end where they feel they need to get better if they’re going to beat the 60. They got better and I stayed the same and went backwards in results. That didn’t sit well with me. I almost needed that Monadnock performance to really kick me in the rear end and tell me it was time to go to work.”
In the search for his first Tour-type Modified victory, Swanson played the strategy game to lead a handful of laps before finishing second to Hirschman.
“The start of the race we started in the back and kind of just had to ride around the back to make sure we had something at the end. With these races, you can only put on one tire so you have to save the other three you start with. We waited around in the back, slowly picked our way through as we could and came in early before the cold caution there. The car really came to life after we put the tire on. I just had to calm myself down and make sure I wasn’t burning it off.
“To be racing with Matt Hirschman, one of the best guys in an Asphalt Modified, he’s won about everything there is to win in an Asphalt Modified, there’s no one I’d rather be racing against. To hop through all the hoops we did today and come out with a strong second-place finish, I’ll take it.”
Andy Jankowiak used a similar strategy to Swanson and ended the night with a strong third-place finish. Defending series champion Ronnie Williams and Long Island native Eric Goodale completed the top five.
Next up for the Tri-Track Open Modified Series will be a return to Monadnock Speedway on August 15.
-Story by: Brandon Paul, Speed51 Content Manager – Twitter: @Brandon_Paul51
-Photo credit: Speed51 / Rick Ibsen
SBM 121 Unofficial Results
Star Speedway (NH) – July 25, 2020
Pos . No. Driver
1 60 Matt Hirschman
2 3 Matt Swanson
3 12x Andy Jankowiak
4 25 Ronnie Williams
5 58 Eric Goodale
6 6ny Ryan Preece
7 92 Anthony Nocella
8 66 Austin Kochenash
9 8 Cam McDermott
10 50s Ron Silk
11 25NJ Calvin Carroll
12 7 Kurt Vigeant
13 76 Kirk Alexander
14 46 Craig Lutz
15 07 Bryan Narducci
16 0 Devin O'Connell
17 66nh Andy Shaw
18 62 Les Rose, Jr.
19 04 Dylan Izzo
20 5 Tommy Barrett
21 36 Dave Sapienza
22 99 Richard Savary
23 55 Ryan Doucette
24 06 Les Hinckley
25 50 Carl Medeiros, Jr.
26 176 Dana DiMatteo
27 81 Josh Cantara
Big Money Matt Goes to Work for Fifth SBM Victory
www.speed51.com article
Matt Hirschman normally doesn’t have a whole lot to prove when he shows up to a Tri-Track Open Modified Series event. However, that wasn’t the case Saturday afternoon at Star Speedway.
After a subpar performance by his standards in the season opener at Monadnock Speedway, the Northampton, Pennsylvania driver went to work to get back on top. The driver known as “Big Money Matt” put in the work in the shop, and that effort resulted in his fifth career SBM 121 victory at the Epping, New Hampshire oval.
Hirschman took the lead for the first time when he powered around Craig Lutz, the winner of the season opener at Monadnock, on Lap 25. However, he gave up the lead to Matt Swanson when he visited pit road for a fresh tire during the Lap 83 controlled caution.
With a handful of cars electing to stay out, Hirschman had his work cut out for him restarting ninth with less than 40 laps to go. After making little progress during the first few laps after the caution, Hirschman began picking off positions following an extended caution on Lap 97.
Ultimately, the race-winning move came on a restart with just over 10 laps to go when he powered around Swanson to secure the victory. Swanson had pitted earlier in the race and had roughly 20 more laps on his right-rear tire at the end of the race.
“At the end, pitting later than they did showed up,” Hirschman said. “There was a caution around Lap 97 that was a lengthy one. That’s where those 20 laps (on the tires) really showed up because prior to that it was pretty tough restarting from ninth to get up into the fourth and fifth range; it was pretty tough work to even do that. I wasn’t too confident at that point, but the last 20 laps it really showed up.”
Despite having four career victories in the race, Hirschman had not won the SBM race since 2017, a season in which he swept all four Tri-Track Open Modified Series races. Although that only gave him a two-year winless drought in the race, it was not something he was content with.
“I needed to go to work,” Hirschman said. “We had been trending the wrong direction in this race. We finished third two years ago and fourth last year and those were the finishes we deserved. It wasn’t like we had a winning car and things didn’t work out. We had a third to fifth-place car and that’s where we finished. After years of success at this race track, I won the very first time I ever came here and I have a career winning percentage here unlike any other race track I’ve been to. It’s probably my best. To go a couple years without a win here and not really feel like I gave myself a car that could win, I needed to go to work.”
A seventh-place finish in the season opener at Monadnock, a race he never became a factor in, provided another reminder that he needed to elevate his performance.
“That race at Monadnock was kind of the last straw for me, having a performance where we never crack the top five all day. I went to work after that and I think it showed in our results back in Pennyslvania, but I needed to win here today to really prove myself,” Hirschman stated.
“It’s the cycle of racing. Sometimes when you get where you feel like you’re on top or having something that work, you just roll with it. Everybody else is on the other end where they feel they need to get better if they’re going to beat the 60. They got better and I stayed the same and went backwards in results. That didn’t sit well with me. I almost needed that Monadnock performance to really kick me in the rear end and tell me it was time to go to work.”
In the search for his first Tour-type Modified victory, Swanson played the strategy game to lead a handful of laps before finishing second to Hirschman.
“The start of the race we started in the back and kind of just had to ride around the back to make sure we had something at the end. With these races, you can only put on one tire so you have to save the other three you start with. We waited around in the back, slowly picked our way through as we could and came in early before the cold caution there. The car really came to life after we put the tire on. I just had to calm myself down and make sure I wasn’t burning it off.
“To be racing with Matt Hirschman, one of the best guys in an Asphalt Modified, he’s won about everything there is to win in an Asphalt Modified, there’s no one I’d rather be racing against. To hop through all the hoops we did today and come out with a strong second-place finish, I’ll take it.”
Andy Jankowiak used a similar strategy to Swanson and ended the night with a strong third-place finish. Defending series champion Ronnie Williams and Long Island native Eric Goodale completed the top five.
Next up for the Tri-Track Open Modified Series will be a return to Monadnock Speedway on August 15.
-Story by: Brandon Paul, Speed51 Content Manager – Twitter: @Brandon_Paul51
-Photo credit: Speed51 / Rick Ibsen
SBM 121 Unofficial Results
Star Speedway (NH) – July 25, 2020
Pos . No. Driver
1 60 Matt Hirschman
2 3 Matt Swanson
3 12x Andy Jankowiak
4 25 Ronnie Williams
5 58 Eric Goodale
6 6ny Ryan Preece
7 92 Anthony Nocella
8 66 Austin Kochenash
9 8 Cam McDermott
10 50s Ron Silk
11 25NJ Calvin Carroll
12 7 Kurt Vigeant
13 76 Kirk Alexander
14 46 Craig Lutz
15 07 Bryan Narducci
16 0 Devin O'Connell
17 66nh Andy Shaw
18 62 Les Rose, Jr.
19 04 Dylan Izzo
20 5 Tommy Barrett
21 36 Dave Sapienza
22 99 Richard Savary
23 55 Ryan Doucette
24 06 Les Hinckley
25 50 Carl Medeiros, Jr.
26 176 Dana DiMatteo
27 81 Josh Cantara
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July 19, 2020
Erick Sands Goes Wire To Wire In The Ken Izzett Construction Late Models 50 Lap Main Event
Austin Erickson, Joey Fraser and Clark Brooks Also Grab Support Wins on July 18th
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH –
The Ken Izzett Construction Late Models took center stage at Star Speedway on Saturday, running a 50-lap main event with bonus money on the line for the extra-distance affair.
Erick Sands was the man to beat, leading the race from green to checker to collect his first feature event win of the 2020 season. His car owner/dad Jay gave chase over the second half of the race, but couldn’t muster a serious challenge to the leader.
At the checkers, it was the son/father duo in for a one-two finish, with first time Star competitor Vinnie Arrenegado closing out the podium in third after an impressive debut on the tough quarter-mile. Ryan Lineham finished fourth, with Matt Lowinski-Loh, Larry Gelinas, Mark Jenison, Randy Cole, Jason Ryan, and Matt Anderson scoring fifth through tenth.
Austin Erickson grabbed his first win of the year in the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, holding off some tough challenges along the way to collect the checkers. Veteran Bill Clement was next across the strips for second place honors, holding off a hard-charging Adam Lovejoy, who had come from deep in the field to score third. Fourth spot went to “Mad Max” Dolliver, who lead the first ten laps of the race, followed by Ron Bolduc, Josh Plourde, Shane Gendron, Luke Grammont, Rob MacRae, and Chad Baxter.
Second-generation rookie competitor Joey “Squirt Gun” Fraser was awarded his first career win in the Six Shooter main event, with Sarah Loftis, Lexi Chase, Billy Eastman, and Carlyle Baker rounding out the top five.
Clark Brooks claimed his second win of the year in the Pure Stock main, with Randy Phillips, Dwight Souther, Jr., Jim Walsh, David Lynch, Noah McGrath, Dakota Ritter, Jimmy Connor, Caden Roberts and Ryan Nelson the rest of the top ten.
Join us this coming Saturday night July 25th for the popular Tri-Track Open Modified Series SBM event. 121 laps of the northeast’s best modified drivers on the toughest track on the schedule, don’t miss it!
Erick Sands Goes Wire To Wire In The Ken Izzett Construction Late Models 50 Lap Main Event
Austin Erickson, Joey Fraser and Clark Brooks Also Grab Support Wins on July 18th
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH –
The Ken Izzett Construction Late Models took center stage at Star Speedway on Saturday, running a 50-lap main event with bonus money on the line for the extra-distance affair.
Erick Sands was the man to beat, leading the race from green to checker to collect his first feature event win of the 2020 season. His car owner/dad Jay gave chase over the second half of the race, but couldn’t muster a serious challenge to the leader.
At the checkers, it was the son/father duo in for a one-two finish, with first time Star competitor Vinnie Arrenegado closing out the podium in third after an impressive debut on the tough quarter-mile. Ryan Lineham finished fourth, with Matt Lowinski-Loh, Larry Gelinas, Mark Jenison, Randy Cole, Jason Ryan, and Matt Anderson scoring fifth through tenth.
Austin Erickson grabbed his first win of the year in the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, holding off some tough challenges along the way to collect the checkers. Veteran Bill Clement was next across the strips for second place honors, holding off a hard-charging Adam Lovejoy, who had come from deep in the field to score third. Fourth spot went to “Mad Max” Dolliver, who lead the first ten laps of the race, followed by Ron Bolduc, Josh Plourde, Shane Gendron, Luke Grammont, Rob MacRae, and Chad Baxter.
Second-generation rookie competitor Joey “Squirt Gun” Fraser was awarded his first career win in the Six Shooter main event, with Sarah Loftis, Lexi Chase, Billy Eastman, and Carlyle Baker rounding out the top five.
Clark Brooks claimed his second win of the year in the Pure Stock main, with Randy Phillips, Dwight Souther, Jr., Jim Walsh, David Lynch, Noah McGrath, Dakota Ritter, Jimmy Connor, Caden Roberts and Ryan Nelson the rest of the top ten.
Join us this coming Saturday night July 25th for the popular Tri-Track Open Modified Series SBM event. 121 laps of the northeast’s best modified drivers on the toughest track on the schedule, don’t miss it!
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June 18, 2020
Supermodifieds and More from Star on Speed51 Saturday
Star Speedway (NH) will play host to an action-packed day of racing on Saturday, June 20, with 350 Supermodifieds headlining the event. Fans unable to attend the race can watch it live on Speed51 as part of Short Track Night in America, free for monthly or yearly premium subscribers.
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Along with the 350 Supermodifieds, Pure Stocks, Six Shooters and Street Stocks will be part of Saturday's racing. The Street Stock feature will go 50 laps, and many local sponsors have stepped up to add purse money for all divisions scheduled for competition on Saturday.
Pre-sale tickets are still available for the event, which will allow attendance at 50 percent of Star Speedway's capacity, but fans unable to attend the event will be able to watch live on Speed51, powered by JEGS. Saturday's broadcast will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, showing heat races for all divisions before their feature racing action.
The broadcast is available for free to Speed51 monthly and yearly premium subscribers. Along with Saturday's race, premium subscribers gain access to a growing schedule of live race broadcasts as more tracks open their gates and get their 2020 seasons underway.
Premium subscribers can also browse Speed51's incredible library of on-demand video content, including highlights, recaps, music videos, on-board videos and more from major short track racing events across North America.
Click here to become a Speed51 premium subscriber today, and watch all of the action from Star Speedway on Saturday.
-Story by: Zach Evans, Speed51 Content Supervisor - Twitter: @ztevans
Supermodifieds and More from Star on Speed51 Saturday
Star Speedway (NH) will play host to an action-packed day of racing on Saturday, June 20, with 350 Supermodifieds headlining the event. Fans unable to attend the race can watch it live on Speed51 as part of Short Track Night in America, free for monthly or yearly premium subscribers.
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE
Along with the 350 Supermodifieds, Pure Stocks, Six Shooters and Street Stocks will be part of Saturday's racing. The Street Stock feature will go 50 laps, and many local sponsors have stepped up to add purse money for all divisions scheduled for competition on Saturday.
Pre-sale tickets are still available for the event, which will allow attendance at 50 percent of Star Speedway's capacity, but fans unable to attend the event will be able to watch live on Speed51, powered by JEGS. Saturday's broadcast will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, showing heat races for all divisions before their feature racing action.
The broadcast is available for free to Speed51 monthly and yearly premium subscribers. Along with Saturday's race, premium subscribers gain access to a growing schedule of live race broadcasts as more tracks open their gates and get their 2020 seasons underway.
Premium subscribers can also browse Speed51's incredible library of on-demand video content, including highlights, recaps, music videos, on-board videos and more from major short track racing events across North America.
Click here to become a Speed51 premium subscriber today, and watch all of the action from Star Speedway on Saturday.
-Story by: Zach Evans, Speed51 Content Supervisor - Twitter: @ztevans
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February 21, 2020
To all weekly competitors. As many of you have known I have been in discussions with NASCAR regarding the division alignment for the 2020 season. I had once vision for Star with the Woody’s Street Stocks being the top division as they have come to earn that distinction and NASCAR had another vision with the Izzett Construction Late Models continuing to be the premier division. Another point of discussion was the addition of the 350 Supermodifieds as a NASCAR sanctioned division this upcoming season. They expressed that they did not wish to sanction this open wheel division even though it has been a division at Star and other tracks in the past.
Fast forward to today and the decision has been mutually decided upon that Star will not be a part of the NASCAR Weekly Series in 2020. I did not want to budge from having Street Stocks as the top division this year as I feel they provide some of the best racing that the North East has to offer. I hope that all competitors, in all divisions, will respect that I was trying to do what I felt was best for them and for the racing at Star.
Nothing will change at Star for the upcoming season. While this will put us a little behind the proverbial eight ball now as we will now adjust the schedule some to add some race dates and adjust a few others we are still 110% committed to providing the best possible race events we can on Saturday nights. Our divisions for 2020 will still consist of Izzett Construction Late Models, 350 Supermodifieds, Woodys Street Stocks, Brickyard Mini Stocks, Mia’s Jewelry Slingshots, Six Shooters, Pure Stocks and Star Troopers. All of our special events with touring divisions and our Enduros will still continue on as planned. We will have an updated schedule available done by the end of next week. For now the schedule that was released can still be used as a base for planning purposes. No more than two or three race dates will be affected for the 350 Supers and Late Models. Street Stocks may have a few events added and our “B” night divisions may also have a few events added now that there is no need for a true “A” and “B” night type format.
Only a few license apps had been received at the NASCAR offices and you will be contacted by NASCAR to take care of this. The few license apps that I have been holding for people that sent directly to me will be returned to you. We will develop a Star license that will help to offset point funds for this upcoming season. Your insurance will also not be affected, we will continue to offer a high level of insurance as we did in the years before we joined the NASCAR program in 2019.
I will provide a point fund for you in 2020 that will be equivalent to what NASCAR was offering for the 4 sanctioned divisions. This will be from a combination of Star license revenue, division sponsor and Webber Family contributions. Point funds will also be posted for all divisions that were a “B” night program thru the same contributions.
I look forward to continuing what we have started here at Star and look forward to continuing it with all the dedicated racers that have become a big part of the growing success here at Star. If you have any questions please email me at bwebberjr19@gmail.com
Thank you all for the continued support.
The Webber Family
To all weekly competitors. As many of you have known I have been in discussions with NASCAR regarding the division alignment for the 2020 season. I had once vision for Star with the Woody’s Street Stocks being the top division as they have come to earn that distinction and NASCAR had another vision with the Izzett Construction Late Models continuing to be the premier division. Another point of discussion was the addition of the 350 Supermodifieds as a NASCAR sanctioned division this upcoming season. They expressed that they did not wish to sanction this open wheel division even though it has been a division at Star and other tracks in the past.
Fast forward to today and the decision has been mutually decided upon that Star will not be a part of the NASCAR Weekly Series in 2020. I did not want to budge from having Street Stocks as the top division this year as I feel they provide some of the best racing that the North East has to offer. I hope that all competitors, in all divisions, will respect that I was trying to do what I felt was best for them and for the racing at Star.
Nothing will change at Star for the upcoming season. While this will put us a little behind the proverbial eight ball now as we will now adjust the schedule some to add some race dates and adjust a few others we are still 110% committed to providing the best possible race events we can on Saturday nights. Our divisions for 2020 will still consist of Izzett Construction Late Models, 350 Supermodifieds, Woodys Street Stocks, Brickyard Mini Stocks, Mia’s Jewelry Slingshots, Six Shooters, Pure Stocks and Star Troopers. All of our special events with touring divisions and our Enduros will still continue on as planned. We will have an updated schedule available done by the end of next week. For now the schedule that was released can still be used as a base for planning purposes. No more than two or three race dates will be affected for the 350 Supers and Late Models. Street Stocks may have a few events added and our “B” night divisions may also have a few events added now that there is no need for a true “A” and “B” night type format.
Only a few license apps had been received at the NASCAR offices and you will be contacted by NASCAR to take care of this. The few license apps that I have been holding for people that sent directly to me will be returned to you. We will develop a Star license that will help to offset point funds for this upcoming season. Your insurance will also not be affected, we will continue to offer a high level of insurance as we did in the years before we joined the NASCAR program in 2019.
I will provide a point fund for you in 2020 that will be equivalent to what NASCAR was offering for the 4 sanctioned divisions. This will be from a combination of Star license revenue, division sponsor and Webber Family contributions. Point funds will also be posted for all divisions that were a “B” night program thru the same contributions.
I look forward to continuing what we have started here at Star and look forward to continuing it with all the dedicated racers that have become a big part of the growing success here at Star. If you have any questions please email me at bwebberjr19@gmail.com
Thank you all for the continued support.
The Webber Family
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November 21, 2019
Modified Racing Series Returning To Star Speedway In 2020
www.racedayct.com article
The pieces are coming together with some new features for the Modified Racing Series in 2020.
Recently series founder Jack Bateman announced a Triple Crown mini-series for the division in 2020 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Me.
Wednesday it was announced that the Modified Racing Series will return to the schedule at Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. next year.
Star Speedway management announced the series would return to the track for an event on Friday Sept. 18 as part of the track’s Star Classic weekend.
“Jack and I have been trying to make something happen for a few years now,” Star Speedway owner Bobby Webber Jr. said in a post from the track on Facebook. “I keep trying to make Classic weekend bigger and better and I think MRS is a perfect fit.”
The Webber family is celebrating their 40th season of ownership of Star Speedway in 2020
Modified Racing Series Returning To Star Speedway In 2020
www.racedayct.com article
The pieces are coming together with some new features for the Modified Racing Series in 2020.
Recently series founder Jack Bateman announced a Triple Crown mini-series for the division in 2020 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Me.
Wednesday it was announced that the Modified Racing Series will return to the schedule at Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. next year.
Star Speedway management announced the series would return to the track for an event on Friday Sept. 18 as part of the track’s Star Classic weekend.
“Jack and I have been trying to make something happen for a few years now,” Star Speedway owner Bobby Webber Jr. said in a post from the track on Facebook. “I keep trying to make Classic weekend bigger and better and I think MRS is a perfect fit.”
The Webber family is celebrating their 40th season of ownership of Star Speedway in 2020
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July 28, 2019
Duel of the Ronnies Decides SBM 125 at Star
A www.speed51.com release and photo
The SBM 125 VIII was decided in a thrilling 11-lap shootout where Ron Silk emerged victorious in a thrilling Duel of the Ronnies at Star Speedway (NH) on Saturday night. Silk fended off a hard-charging Ronnie Williams to score his first Tri-Track Open Modified Series win of the 2019 season. It is also Silk’s first-ever SBM victory.
“The state of New Hampshire’s been pretty good to me this week!” said Silk, who also won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Saturday. “We had a great car all day but had some problems in the heat and had to run the consi. [That] kind of determined our strategy we were going to try to pit before that caution and it worked out, everyone pitted in front of me and we inherited the lead.
“All in all a great run, happy for all the guys on my team and all the hard work they put in, especially my car owner Bob Horn, it feels good to win with him again. Hopefully we can keep it all going.”
Silk started the feature in 21st and climbed up well inside the top ten before coming to the pits for a fresh tire under yellow at Lap 47. He restarted at the back of the field but inherited the lead when the rest of the field came to the pits on Lap 71 for tires.
Silk then had to hold off Williams and Matt Hirschman, who both had fresher tires. Silk managed to defend the lead for almost 30 laps but had his work cut out for him when the caution flew with just eleven laps to go. He got the jump on Williams on the restart, but Williams stuck close.
On the final lap, Williams dove down into Turn 3 and slammed into the back of Silk, shoving Silk high and allowing Williams to cut underneath him. However, Silk was able to save the car and Williams’ own car broke loose on the bottom, allowing Silk to get the edge coming off the corner and beat Williams to the line.
“We had a strong car, and just…Ronnie got us at the end, so two Ronnies finishing 1-2,” Williams said after the race. “But it is what it is, we’ll move on to the next one. I’m happy we came home second and these guys gave me an awesome piece today. I had no intention of trying to wreck him at all, I was just trying to get the win for us. It just didn’t stick like I wanted it to, and congrats to those guys on the win.”
Matt Swanson ran inside the top ten the entire evening and was in place to capitalize on any drama between the top two, but a clean fight for the lead meant that Swanson brought Ole Blue home in third. Polesitter Matt Hirschman had a quiet day, leading the first 71 laps of the race before fading back to fourth place. Andy Jankowiak scored a solid fifth-place finish.
Richard Savary, Cam McDermott, Brad Babb, Woody Pitkat, and Brian Robie completed the top ten.
The Tri-Track Open Modified Series’ next race is Saturday, August 24th at Oxford Plains Speedway as part of the Oxford 250 weekend.
For a complete race recap and more, visit Trackside Now: https://speed51.com/trackside-now-sbm-125-at-star-speedway/.
SBM 125 VIII Full Results (Unofficial):
1 50S Ron Silk
2 25 Ronnie Williams
3 3MA Matt Swanson
4 60 Matt Hirschman
5 573 Andy Jankowiak
6 99 Richard Savary
7 8 Cam McDermott
8 71ME Brad Babb
9 6 Woody Pitkat
10 25NH Brian Robie
11 27 Anthony Sesely
12 88NH Russ Hersey
13 25NJ Calvin Carroll
14 3 Matt Galko
15 82 Mike Holdridge
16 05 Jacob Dore
17 66 Andy Shaw
18 43 Tommy Barrett
19 21 Les Hinckley
20 176 Dana DiMatteo
21 76 Kirk Alexander
22 27PA Donny Hartzell
23 7MA Kurt Vigeant
24 92 Anthony Nocella
25 50 Carl Medeiros Jr.
26 48 Jon Keivman
27 81ME Josh Cantara
Duel of the Ronnies Decides SBM 125 at Star
A www.speed51.com release and photo
The SBM 125 VIII was decided in a thrilling 11-lap shootout where Ron Silk emerged victorious in a thrilling Duel of the Ronnies at Star Speedway (NH) on Saturday night. Silk fended off a hard-charging Ronnie Williams to score his first Tri-Track Open Modified Series win of the 2019 season. It is also Silk’s first-ever SBM victory.
“The state of New Hampshire’s been pretty good to me this week!” said Silk, who also won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Saturday. “We had a great car all day but had some problems in the heat and had to run the consi. [That] kind of determined our strategy we were going to try to pit before that caution and it worked out, everyone pitted in front of me and we inherited the lead.
“All in all a great run, happy for all the guys on my team and all the hard work they put in, especially my car owner Bob Horn, it feels good to win with him again. Hopefully we can keep it all going.”
Silk started the feature in 21st and climbed up well inside the top ten before coming to the pits for a fresh tire under yellow at Lap 47. He restarted at the back of the field but inherited the lead when the rest of the field came to the pits on Lap 71 for tires.
Silk then had to hold off Williams and Matt Hirschman, who both had fresher tires. Silk managed to defend the lead for almost 30 laps but had his work cut out for him when the caution flew with just eleven laps to go. He got the jump on Williams on the restart, but Williams stuck close.
On the final lap, Williams dove down into Turn 3 and slammed into the back of Silk, shoving Silk high and allowing Williams to cut underneath him. However, Silk was able to save the car and Williams’ own car broke loose on the bottom, allowing Silk to get the edge coming off the corner and beat Williams to the line.
“We had a strong car, and just…Ronnie got us at the end, so two Ronnies finishing 1-2,” Williams said after the race. “But it is what it is, we’ll move on to the next one. I’m happy we came home second and these guys gave me an awesome piece today. I had no intention of trying to wreck him at all, I was just trying to get the win for us. It just didn’t stick like I wanted it to, and congrats to those guys on the win.”
Matt Swanson ran inside the top ten the entire evening and was in place to capitalize on any drama between the top two, but a clean fight for the lead meant that Swanson brought Ole Blue home in third. Polesitter Matt Hirschman had a quiet day, leading the first 71 laps of the race before fading back to fourth place. Andy Jankowiak scored a solid fifth-place finish.
Richard Savary, Cam McDermott, Brad Babb, Woody Pitkat, and Brian Robie completed the top ten.
The Tri-Track Open Modified Series’ next race is Saturday, August 24th at Oxford Plains Speedway as part of the Oxford 250 weekend.
For a complete race recap and more, visit Trackside Now: https://speed51.com/trackside-now-sbm-125-at-star-speedway/.
SBM 125 VIII Full Results (Unofficial):
1 50S Ron Silk
2 25 Ronnie Williams
3 3MA Matt Swanson
4 60 Matt Hirschman
5 573 Andy Jankowiak
6 99 Richard Savary
7 8 Cam McDermott
8 71ME Brad Babb
9 6 Woody Pitkat
10 25NH Brian Robie
11 27 Anthony Sesely
12 88NH Russ Hersey
13 25NJ Calvin Carroll
14 3 Matt Galko
15 82 Mike Holdridge
16 05 Jacob Dore
17 66 Andy Shaw
18 43 Tommy Barrett
19 21 Les Hinckley
20 176 Dana DiMatteo
21 76 Kirk Alexander
22 27PA Donny Hartzell
23 7MA Kurt Vigeant
24 92 Anthony Nocella
25 50 Carl Medeiros Jr.
26 48 Jon Keivman
27 81ME Josh Cantara
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June 30, 2019
Joey Polewarcyk, Jr. Scores Big Victory In American Canadian Tour Dream Ride 150
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Epping, NH – The highly-anticipated return of the American Canadian Tour Late Models highlighted Saturday night’s program at Star Speedway, with local favorite Joey Polewarcyk, Jr. of Hudson claiming a milestone win in the 150-lap main event, duplicating the result he had the last time the ACT visited Star back in the 2013 season.
Dover’s Wayne Helliwell, Jr. broke out from the pole to lead the first 30 laps before heading to the pits with rear end issues, with Rich Dubeau of Plainfield taking up the point from there. Dubeau held serve for the next 60 circuits, when Polewarczyk made his move to the lead. Once out front, 2014 ACT champ Polewarczyk was unstoppable, leading the remainder of the race to collect his 20th career series win by nearly a half lap, moving him ahead of Jean-Paul Cyr and Patrick Laperle to sit alone in second on the all-time ACT Late Model win list.
After the grueling 117-lap green flag run that finished out the race, Dubeau collected a solid second place finish that unofficially puts him atop the season point standings, with tour rookie and 2017 Star LM feature winner Ryan Kuhn of Bridgewater, MA taking home third. Fourth went to Jonathan Bouvrette of Blainville, Quebec, Canada, with Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket rounding out the top five in the Bobby Webber Racing, Vynorius Piledriving entry. Trent Goodrow of Carver, MA was next across the stripe, with Scott Payea of Colchester, VT, Star regular Erick Sands of Hampstead, Jimmy Hebert of Williamstown, VT, and Matthew Kingsbury of Blainville, Quebec the remainder of the top ten.
It took three heat races and a consolation round to set the field for the Woody’s Auto Street Stock main event, which saw Chris Curtis break Alby Ovitt’s stranglehold on victory lane with his first win of the 2019 campaign.
At one point late in the race, Curtis and his sons Jaret and Chase held down the top three spots, but Ovitt eventually broke up the family reunion at the head of the field. At the checkers, it was Chris Curtis in for the win, followed by Ovitt, Chase Curtis, former champ John Cashman, “Mad Max” Dolliver, Jaret Curtis, Tim Boyle, Shane Gendron, and Jim Bolstridge.
Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooter action saw J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA taking advantage of a skirmish among the leaders to blast to the lead, and he went on to post yet another win. Nate LeClair of Fremont checkered second, with Seabrook’s Adam Knowles, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and JoJo Roberts, Jr. of Dover closing out the top five.
Mikey LeFort grabbed another feature win in the Lucky 13 Fast 4’s, with Tim Bolger, Jr. and Tyler Almeida.
Joey Polewarcyk, Jr. Scores Big Victory In American Canadian Tour Dream Ride 150
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Epping, NH – The highly-anticipated return of the American Canadian Tour Late Models highlighted Saturday night’s program at Star Speedway, with local favorite Joey Polewarcyk, Jr. of Hudson claiming a milestone win in the 150-lap main event, duplicating the result he had the last time the ACT visited Star back in the 2013 season.
Dover’s Wayne Helliwell, Jr. broke out from the pole to lead the first 30 laps before heading to the pits with rear end issues, with Rich Dubeau of Plainfield taking up the point from there. Dubeau held serve for the next 60 circuits, when Polewarczyk made his move to the lead. Once out front, 2014 ACT champ Polewarczyk was unstoppable, leading the remainder of the race to collect his 20th career series win by nearly a half lap, moving him ahead of Jean-Paul Cyr and Patrick Laperle to sit alone in second on the all-time ACT Late Model win list.
After the grueling 117-lap green flag run that finished out the race, Dubeau collected a solid second place finish that unofficially puts him atop the season point standings, with tour rookie and 2017 Star LM feature winner Ryan Kuhn of Bridgewater, MA taking home third. Fourth went to Jonathan Bouvrette of Blainville, Quebec, Canada, with Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket rounding out the top five in the Bobby Webber Racing, Vynorius Piledriving entry. Trent Goodrow of Carver, MA was next across the stripe, with Scott Payea of Colchester, VT, Star regular Erick Sands of Hampstead, Jimmy Hebert of Williamstown, VT, and Matthew Kingsbury of Blainville, Quebec the remainder of the top ten.
It took three heat races and a consolation round to set the field for the Woody’s Auto Street Stock main event, which saw Chris Curtis break Alby Ovitt’s stranglehold on victory lane with his first win of the 2019 campaign.
At one point late in the race, Curtis and his sons Jaret and Chase held down the top three spots, but Ovitt eventually broke up the family reunion at the head of the field. At the checkers, it was Chris Curtis in for the win, followed by Ovitt, Chase Curtis, former champ John Cashman, “Mad Max” Dolliver, Jaret Curtis, Tim Boyle, Shane Gendron, and Jim Bolstridge.
Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooter action saw J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA taking advantage of a skirmish among the leaders to blast to the lead, and he went on to post yet another win. Nate LeClair of Fremont checkered second, with Seabrook’s Adam Knowles, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and JoJo Roberts, Jr. of Dover closing out the top five.
Mikey LeFort grabbed another feature win in the Lucky 13 Fast 4’s, with Tim Bolger, Jr. and Tyler Almeida.
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June 10, 2019
Five Different Winners In Five Races For The Super Mods In 2019
2018 Champ Dave Helliwell Finds Victory Lane On June 8
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The 350 Supermodifieds continued their perfect season at Star Speedway Saturday night, with defending champion Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Pelham picking up his first feature win of the 2019 campaign to make it five winners in five races for the year.
Mike Murphy of Fremont broke out of the pack first to set the pace until they were approaching the halfway mark, when Mike Collins of Strafford motored past to stake his claim to the lead. Collins immediately began to pull away from the field, but he suddenly slowed on lap 31, handing the lead over to Helliwell, who had just passed Murphy for what appeared to be second spot at the time. Helliwell took command on the restart, and he led the rest of the way to score his first win of the year. Seabrook’s Rich Eaton slipped past Murphy in the late laps to score runner-up honors, with Murphy rounding out the podium in third. Fourth spot went to Ryan Gath of Chelmsford, MA, followed by Tommy Tombarello of Haverhill, MA, Kingston’s Jim Storace, Jeffrey Battle of Westford, MA, Eddie Witkum, Jr. of Westford, MA, and Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME.
In the Ken Izzett Construction ACT-type Late Model main, Mike Toner, Jr. of Portsmouth, RI made a quick move from third on the starting grid to take the lead, and he was the man to beat from there. Toner survived a couple of restarts along the way, eventually leading the field under the checkers for his first career Star Speedway win. Hampton’s Erick Sands came on strong in the late going to checker in the runner-up spot, with Josh Hedges of Rochester, MA, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia, Hampton’s Jay Sands, Dennis Dumas of Raymond, Patrick Stewart of North Andover, MA, and Jeramee Lillie of West Warwick, RI the rest of the top ten.
Alby Ovitt of Barrington continued his winning ways in the Woody’s Auto Street Stock main event, running down leader Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA to take the lead, and eventually, the win. Ventrillo checkered second, with Jimmy Renfrew, Sr. of Candia finishing up the podium in third. Former champion Ron Bolduc of Plaistow came home in the fourth spot, with Kingston’s Jim Storace, Dylan Bilodeau of Fremont, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Shane Gendron of Tyngsboro, MA, Bret Culleton of Pelham, and Jeremy Scott of Derry closing out the top ten.
Katie Buxton of Derry picked up her first Powder Puff win of the season over Jacquelyn Foster of Maynard, MA and Luann Sawyer of Kingston. Wicked Good Vintage action saw Bob Symonds of Casco, ME victorious in the Sportsmen, and Ben Levangie of Plymouth, MA winning the action-packed Modified main.
Five Different Winners In Five Races For The Super Mods In 2019
2018 Champ Dave Helliwell Finds Victory Lane On June 8
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The 350 Supermodifieds continued their perfect season at Star Speedway Saturday night, with defending champion Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Pelham picking up his first feature win of the 2019 campaign to make it five winners in five races for the year.
Mike Murphy of Fremont broke out of the pack first to set the pace until they were approaching the halfway mark, when Mike Collins of Strafford motored past to stake his claim to the lead. Collins immediately began to pull away from the field, but he suddenly slowed on lap 31, handing the lead over to Helliwell, who had just passed Murphy for what appeared to be second spot at the time. Helliwell took command on the restart, and he led the rest of the way to score his first win of the year. Seabrook’s Rich Eaton slipped past Murphy in the late laps to score runner-up honors, with Murphy rounding out the podium in third. Fourth spot went to Ryan Gath of Chelmsford, MA, followed by Tommy Tombarello of Haverhill, MA, Kingston’s Jim Storace, Jeffrey Battle of Westford, MA, Eddie Witkum, Jr. of Westford, MA, and Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME.
In the Ken Izzett Construction ACT-type Late Model main, Mike Toner, Jr. of Portsmouth, RI made a quick move from third on the starting grid to take the lead, and he was the man to beat from there. Toner survived a couple of restarts along the way, eventually leading the field under the checkers for his first career Star Speedway win. Hampton’s Erick Sands came on strong in the late going to checker in the runner-up spot, with Josh Hedges of Rochester, MA, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia, Hampton’s Jay Sands, Dennis Dumas of Raymond, Patrick Stewart of North Andover, MA, and Jeramee Lillie of West Warwick, RI the rest of the top ten.
Alby Ovitt of Barrington continued his winning ways in the Woody’s Auto Street Stock main event, running down leader Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA to take the lead, and eventually, the win. Ventrillo checkered second, with Jimmy Renfrew, Sr. of Candia finishing up the podium in third. Former champion Ron Bolduc of Plaistow came home in the fourth spot, with Kingston’s Jim Storace, Dylan Bilodeau of Fremont, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Shane Gendron of Tyngsboro, MA, Bret Culleton of Pelham, and Jeremy Scott of Derry closing out the top ten.
Katie Buxton of Derry picked up her first Powder Puff win of the season over Jacquelyn Foster of Maynard, MA and Luann Sawyer of Kingston. Wicked Good Vintage action saw Bob Symonds of Casco, ME victorious in the Sportsmen, and Ben Levangie of Plymouth, MA winning the action-packed Modified main.
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June 1, 2019
Wayne Helliwell, Jr. Wins 50-Lap Late Model Main Event At Star Speedway
Alby Ovitt, J.T. Cashman & E.J. Flannigan Earn Victories In June 1st Event
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – A special 50-lap ACT-type Late Model event headlined the action at Star Speedway on Saturday, with invader Wayne Helliwell, Jr. of Dover taking down the win. The three-time American Canadian Tour champion started ninth on the grid, but caution-free racing saw him methodically make his way to the point.
Helliwell was comfortably out front at the checkers in the Bruce Bernhardt-owned, Ekeys4cars-sponsored machine, with Jeramee Lillie next across the stripe. Opening night winner Charlie Rose took third place honors, with 2018 champ Jay Sands and Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finishing up the top five. A winner the last time out, Josh Hedges came home sixth in the extra-distance main, with Tom Mackey, Mikey Toner, Jr., Randy Cole, and Marcel Gravel the remainder of the top ten.
In NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Woody's Auto Street Stock action, Alby Ovitt of Somersworth maintained his points lead by scoring his third feature win of the season in an action-packed affair. Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo picked off runner-up honors, with Chris Curtis, Anthony Belfiore, and Dylan Bilodeau rounding out the top five.
When Scott Byron broke out of the pack and began to pull away from the field, it looked like J.T. Cashman’s season-long win streak in the Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters might come to an end. But it didn’t. Cashman slowly reeled in the leader and drew alongside Byron at the white flag, and after a side-by-side duel over the final lap, he moved ahead to score the win by just about a car length. Counting the non-points Bunny Brawl, it was Cashman’s sixth straight win, and fifth of the regular season. Byron’s strong effort netted him a runner-up finish for his best result of the year, with Brandon Flanders, Adam Knowles, and JoJo Roberts finishing up the top five.
A 4-cylinder Enduro closed out the night’s racing action, with E.J. Flannigan scoring his second straight win.
Wayne Helliwell, Jr. Wins 50-Lap Late Model Main Event At Star Speedway
Alby Ovitt, J.T. Cashman & E.J. Flannigan Earn Victories In June 1st Event
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – A special 50-lap ACT-type Late Model event headlined the action at Star Speedway on Saturday, with invader Wayne Helliwell, Jr. of Dover taking down the win. The three-time American Canadian Tour champion started ninth on the grid, but caution-free racing saw him methodically make his way to the point.
Helliwell was comfortably out front at the checkers in the Bruce Bernhardt-owned, Ekeys4cars-sponsored machine, with Jeramee Lillie next across the stripe. Opening night winner Charlie Rose took third place honors, with 2018 champ Jay Sands and Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finishing up the top five. A winner the last time out, Josh Hedges came home sixth in the extra-distance main, with Tom Mackey, Mikey Toner, Jr., Randy Cole, and Marcel Gravel the remainder of the top ten.
In NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Woody's Auto Street Stock action, Alby Ovitt of Somersworth maintained his points lead by scoring his third feature win of the season in an action-packed affair. Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo picked off runner-up honors, with Chris Curtis, Anthony Belfiore, and Dylan Bilodeau rounding out the top five.
When Scott Byron broke out of the pack and began to pull away from the field, it looked like J.T. Cashman’s season-long win streak in the Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters might come to an end. But it didn’t. Cashman slowly reeled in the leader and drew alongside Byron at the white flag, and after a side-by-side duel over the final lap, he moved ahead to score the win by just about a car length. Counting the non-points Bunny Brawl, it was Cashman’s sixth straight win, and fifth of the regular season. Byron’s strong effort netted him a runner-up finish for his best result of the year, with Brandon Flanders, Adam Knowles, and JoJo Roberts finishing up the top five.
A 4-cylinder Enduro closed out the night’s racing action, with E.J. Flannigan scoring his second straight win.
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May 26, 2019
Brad Babb Grabs First Super Win Of 2019 on Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Night
Alby Ovitt, Andrew Harmon, JT Cashman, Jacquelyn Foster, Shawn Buffington & E.J. Flannigan Win On Memorial Day Weekend
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Brad Babb of Windham, ME made it four winners in four races in the 350 Supermodifieds at Star Speedway Saturday night, taking down his first win of the 2019 campaign. Babb outran Ryan Gath of Chelmsford, MA, who picked up his best finish of the season in the second spot.
Kingston’s Jim Storace chased the lead duo across the stripe to collect third place honors, with Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Tommy Tombarello of Haverhill, MA, Dave Helliwell of Pelham, James Witkum of Methuen, MA, Seabrook’s Rich Eaton, and Nick Pappas of Derry rounding out the top ten.
In NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Woody's Auto Street Stock action, Alby Ovitt of Somersworth wrestled the lead away from opening night winner Dylan Bilodeau and went on to score his second win of the season in another action-packed 25-lap feature event. A green-white-checker finish nearly cost Bilodeau second, as Chris Curtis worked the inside line as they came off turn four headed to the stripe. Bilodeau held him off by inches to take runner-up honors, with Curtis, “Mad Max" Dolliver of Londonderry, and Chase Curtis finishing up the top five. Jaret Curtis came across the line in sixth, followed by Bret Culleton, Anthony Belfiore, Jim Storace, and Jim Bolstridge.
Andrew Harmon of Farmington collected his second Brickyard Mini Stock feature win of the season, with Tyler Chase, Jon Fultz, Dan Sweeney, and Aaron Day finishing second through fifth.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA continued his perfect 2019 season with another impressive win in the Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters. Jojo Roberts was best of the rest in the second spot, with Adam Knowles, Brandon Flanders, and Nathan LeClair closing out the top five.
Jacquelyn Foster grabbed her second checker of the year in the L&W Auto Repair Powder Puff main, with Luann Sawyer, Katie Buxton, Tina Wilson, and Heather Twombley chasing her to the finish.
INEX Legends action saw veteran Shawn Buffington hold off a race-long challenge from Casey Call to grab the win, with Brandon Martinez rounding out the podium in third.
E.J. Flannigan picked up the checkers in the 4-cylinder Enduro, with Bunny Brawl winner Justin Harris and Leon Keniston finishing second and third.
Star’s next event on June 1 features the Ken Izzett Construction Late Models, along with a special 30-lapper for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters, a 4-cylinder Enduro, and the Star Troopers.
Brad Babb Grabs First Super Win Of 2019 on Bob Webber Sr. Memorial Night
Alby Ovitt, Andrew Harmon, JT Cashman, Jacquelyn Foster, Shawn Buffington & E.J. Flannigan Win On Memorial Day Weekend
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Epping, NH – Brad Babb of Windham, ME made it four winners in four races in the 350 Supermodifieds at Star Speedway Saturday night, taking down his first win of the 2019 campaign. Babb outran Ryan Gath of Chelmsford, MA, who picked up his best finish of the season in the second spot.
Kingston’s Jim Storace chased the lead duo across the stripe to collect third place honors, with Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Tommy Tombarello of Haverhill, MA, Dave Helliwell of Pelham, James Witkum of Methuen, MA, Seabrook’s Rich Eaton, and Nick Pappas of Derry rounding out the top ten.
In NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Woody's Auto Street Stock action, Alby Ovitt of Somersworth wrestled the lead away from opening night winner Dylan Bilodeau and went on to score his second win of the season in another action-packed 25-lap feature event. A green-white-checker finish nearly cost Bilodeau second, as Chris Curtis worked the inside line as they came off turn four headed to the stripe. Bilodeau held him off by inches to take runner-up honors, with Curtis, “Mad Max" Dolliver of Londonderry, and Chase Curtis finishing up the top five. Jaret Curtis came across the line in sixth, followed by Bret Culleton, Anthony Belfiore, Jim Storace, and Jim Bolstridge.
Andrew Harmon of Farmington collected his second Brickyard Mini Stock feature win of the season, with Tyler Chase, Jon Fultz, Dan Sweeney, and Aaron Day finishing second through fifth.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA continued his perfect 2019 season with another impressive win in the Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters. Jojo Roberts was best of the rest in the second spot, with Adam Knowles, Brandon Flanders, and Nathan LeClair closing out the top five.
Jacquelyn Foster grabbed her second checker of the year in the L&W Auto Repair Powder Puff main, with Luann Sawyer, Katie Buxton, Tina Wilson, and Heather Twombley chasing her to the finish.
INEX Legends action saw veteran Shawn Buffington hold off a race-long challenge from Casey Call to grab the win, with Brandon Martinez rounding out the podium in third.
E.J. Flannigan picked up the checkers in the 4-cylinder Enduro, with Bunny Brawl winner Justin Harris and Leon Keniston finishing second and third.
Star’s next event on June 1 features the Ken Izzett Construction Late Models, along with a special 30-lapper for the Woody’s Auto Street Stocks, Maddy’s Car Wash Six Shooters, a 4-cylinder Enduro, and the Star Troopers.
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May 11, 2019
PASS North “Stars” Ready To Rumble At Star Speedway
For Immediate Release PASS PR
NAPLES, ME (May 9) – After a well-earned week off, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models return to action this Saturday night at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway. The tight quarter-mile located in the Granite State made its name by hosting Super Modifieds, this weekend it will be PASS Super Late Models headlining in the Little Webb’s Tire & Fuel 150.
The start to the 2019 season has been one of the most competitive ever in PASS history. To start the season, five different drivers have taken checkered flags at tracks located from Maine to North Carolina. Of those five drivers, only the Thompson winner, DJ Shaw, has ever won a championship in PASS Super Late Model competition.
Hailing from nearby Center Conway, NH, Shaw’s early season win sees him leading the PASS North standings by 11 points over Oxford Plains winner, Garrett Hall. Two other New Hampshire drivers, Derek Griffith and Gabe Brown, are within 20 markers of the points leader. And with Star being a track that Shaw has referred to as one of his weakest, the opportunity to gain on the championship leader is there for his competitors.
With the exception of 2013, PASS has competed every year at Star Speedway since 2011, and actually started racing there with the series inception in 2001. Ralph Nason was the winner of that first PASS event at Star and since then, 11 different drivers have taken the checkered flag there. Making Star a wildcard this weekend based on its unpredictable past. Former champions, Mike & Ben Rowe, Shaw, Johnny Clark, and Travis Benjamin have all managed to win at Star in years past.
Several drivers will join some of those former champions at Star Speedway on Saturday afternoon, including Granite State residents, Derek Griffith, Gabe Brown, Joey Polewarcyzk, Bryan Kruzcek, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Dan Winter. Former Star winner, Derek Ramstrom, will make the tow from Massachusetts, along with PASS National Championship contender, Jake Johnson. Joining Johnny Clark, Ben Rowe, and Garrett Hall from Maine will be Scott Chubbuck and Reid Lanpher. Cory Casagrande will be coming up from Connecticut, while Vermonters Nick Sweet and Bobby Therrien will also be seeking out the checkered flag.
All the action gets under way on Saturday at Star Speedway with rotating practice for all competing divisions beginning at 1 PM. Heat races are slated to begin at 4:30 PM, followed by Little Webb’s Tire & Fuel 150 for the PASS North Super Late Models, along with 350 Super Modifieds, Six Shooters, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks.
PASS Super Late Model entry forms for upcoming events at Star Speedway, Speedway 51, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 46thAnnual Oxford 250, 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 the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the Easter Bunny 150 and PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway. For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com. For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com. And, don’t forget to “Like” the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14
PASS North “Stars” Ready To Rumble At Star Speedway
For Immediate Release PASS PR
NAPLES, ME (May 9) – After a well-earned week off, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models return to action this Saturday night at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway. The tight quarter-mile located in the Granite State made its name by hosting Super Modifieds, this weekend it will be PASS Super Late Models headlining in the Little Webb’s Tire & Fuel 150.
The start to the 2019 season has been one of the most competitive ever in PASS history. To start the season, five different drivers have taken checkered flags at tracks located from Maine to North Carolina. Of those five drivers, only the Thompson winner, DJ Shaw, has ever won a championship in PASS Super Late Model competition.
Hailing from nearby Center Conway, NH, Shaw’s early season win sees him leading the PASS North standings by 11 points over Oxford Plains winner, Garrett Hall. Two other New Hampshire drivers, Derek Griffith and Gabe Brown, are within 20 markers of the points leader. And with Star being a track that Shaw has referred to as one of his weakest, the opportunity to gain on the championship leader is there for his competitors.
With the exception of 2013, PASS has competed every year at Star Speedway since 2011, and actually started racing there with the series inception in 2001. Ralph Nason was the winner of that first PASS event at Star and since then, 11 different drivers have taken the checkered flag there. Making Star a wildcard this weekend based on its unpredictable past. Former champions, Mike & Ben Rowe, Shaw, Johnny Clark, and Travis Benjamin have all managed to win at Star in years past.
Several drivers will join some of those former champions at Star Speedway on Saturday afternoon, including Granite State residents, Derek Griffith, Gabe Brown, Joey Polewarcyzk, Bryan Kruzcek, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Dan Winter. Former Star winner, Derek Ramstrom, will make the tow from Massachusetts, along with PASS National Championship contender, Jake Johnson. Joining Johnny Clark, Ben Rowe, and Garrett Hall from Maine will be Scott Chubbuck and Reid Lanpher. Cory Casagrande will be coming up from Connecticut, while Vermonters Nick Sweet and Bobby Therrien will also be seeking out the checkered flag.
All the action gets under way on Saturday at Star Speedway with rotating practice for all competing divisions beginning at 1 PM. Heat races are slated to begin at 4:30 PM, followed by Little Webb’s Tire & Fuel 150 for the PASS North Super Late Models, along with 350 Super Modifieds, Six Shooters, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks.
PASS Super Late Model entry forms for upcoming events at Star Speedway, Speedway 51, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 46thAnnual Oxford 250, 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 the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the Easter Bunny 150 and PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway. For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com. For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com. And, don’t forget to “Like” the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14
October 1st, 2018
Alby Ovitt Wins Inaugural North East Strictly Stock Nationals At Star Speedway
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The inaugural edition of the North East Strictly Stock Nationals went into the record books at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Alby Ovitt taking down the 75-lap win, and a paycheck that was north of $4,300 with bonus money included.
Chris Curtis, Alby Ovitt, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Bill Fiske won the four action-packed heat races, John Cashman and Jay Ryan took the pair of consolation rounds, and a B main win by Joey "The Jet" Ventrillo set the field for the feature.
Just prior to the start, promoter Bobby Webber challenged heat winner Ovitt with a $1,000 bonus if he opted to start tail, and when Ovitt accepted, it was game on. The rest, as they say, is history.
Jim Storace started on the pole and led the first half of the race handily, with Fiske, Max Dolliver, and Curtis among the early challengers. Ovitt meanwhile, was methodically working his way through the field, sitting halfway there in the 12th spot by lap 20. Caution flew on lap 24 when Renfrew went for a spin on the frontstretch, with Ovitt now tenth and headed to the front. He cracked the top five just eight laps later, and although it got tougher the closer he got to the front, Ovitt eventually made his way to the point and went on to victory. Steve Dickey, Jr. had to pit on lap two and made a race-long charge nearly as impressive as the winner, taking the second spot in the late laps and checkering as runner-up. Storace held on to round out the podium in the third position.
Jay Townsend scored the win in the Roadrunner portion of the Nationals event, holding off Aaron Day to score the victory. Matt Kimball finished the 50-lapper in third.
Kyle Augevich picked up the checkered in the Six Shooter main event, outrunning Jojo Roberts and Brian Pickering to collect the winner’s hardware.
Mike Humphrey held off Eric Skofield and Roger Edgecomb to win the Classic Lites main event, with Casey Call outrunning Johnny O'Sullivan and Tyler Braunschweig to win the NELCAR Legends main.
Howler weekend will close out the 2018 campaign at Star Speedway on October 26-27, with Strictly/LeeKonks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers and a Classic Lite/Legend Open on Saturday, and Ladies, 4 cyl, 6 cyl, and 8 cyl Enduros along with spectator drags on Sunday
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Alby Ovitt Wins Inaugural North East Strictly Stock Nationals At Star Speedway
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The inaugural edition of the North East Strictly Stock Nationals went into the record books at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Alby Ovitt taking down the 75-lap win, and a paycheck that was north of $4,300 with bonus money included.
Chris Curtis, Alby Ovitt, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Bill Fiske won the four action-packed heat races, John Cashman and Jay Ryan took the pair of consolation rounds, and a B main win by Joey "The Jet" Ventrillo set the field for the feature.
Just prior to the start, promoter Bobby Webber challenged heat winner Ovitt with a $1,000 bonus if he opted to start tail, and when Ovitt accepted, it was game on. The rest, as they say, is history.
Jim Storace started on the pole and led the first half of the race handily, with Fiske, Max Dolliver, and Curtis among the early challengers. Ovitt meanwhile, was methodically working his way through the field, sitting halfway there in the 12th spot by lap 20. Caution flew on lap 24 when Renfrew went for a spin on the frontstretch, with Ovitt now tenth and headed to the front. He cracked the top five just eight laps later, and although it got tougher the closer he got to the front, Ovitt eventually made his way to the point and went on to victory. Steve Dickey, Jr. had to pit on lap two and made a race-long charge nearly as impressive as the winner, taking the second spot in the late laps and checkering as runner-up. Storace held on to round out the podium in the third position.
Jay Townsend scored the win in the Roadrunner portion of the Nationals event, holding off Aaron Day to score the victory. Matt Kimball finished the 50-lapper in third.
Kyle Augevich picked up the checkered in the Six Shooter main event, outrunning Jojo Roberts and Brian Pickering to collect the winner’s hardware.
Mike Humphrey held off Eric Skofield and Roger Edgecomb to win the Classic Lites main event, with Casey Call outrunning Johnny O'Sullivan and Tyler Braunschweig to win the NELCAR Legends main.
Howler weekend will close out the 2018 campaign at Star Speedway on October 26-27, with Strictly/LeeKonks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers and a Classic Lite/Legend Open on Saturday, and Ladies, 4 cyl, 6 cyl, and 8 cyl Enduros along with spectator drags on Sunday
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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September 24th, 2018
Dave Helliwell Wins 2018 Star Autism Awareness 350 Supermodified Title
Jay Sands, Bill Fiske, Dan Sweeney & Cody Hodgdon All Earn 2018 Star Speedway Championshps
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The 2018 season championships were decided for the weekly divisions at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Dave Helliwell earning the title in the Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds, and Jay Sands taking down the inaugural crown in the new-for-2018 R&R Public Wholesalers Late Model division.
Veteran Bill Fiske captured the title in the highly-competitive Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Dan Sweeney came out on top of a down to the wire battle in the Brickyard Roadrunners, and Cody Hodgdon ended the year on top of the heap in the L&W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
Sweeney was the only champion able to close it out with a feature win, outrunning Andrew Harmon, Aaron Day, John Boomhower, and Syd Parker to collect the checkers. Sweeney had started the double points night with a slim 4-point margin over Day, but swept to wins in both his heat and feature to cement his first career championship title.
Hodgdon suffered mechanical failure and a DNF in the Six Shooter main, which ended in a photo finish as J.T. Cashman and Kyle Augevich split a lapped car at the finish line. Cashman was victorious by a fender, with Augevich, Scott Byron, Shawn Baker, and Jason Hodgdon the rest of the top five.
Cashman’s father John picked up right where he J.T. left off, and the 2017 Strictly champ held off Jim Storace to end the regular season with another trip to victory lane. Cashman won the battle, but lost the war to third place finisher Fiske, who claimed his first-ever Star championship title. Dennis Dumas checkered fourth, with Cole Watson, Jeremy Scott, Tom Harton, Michele Fushpanski, Josh Plourde, and Ray Dinsmore finishing up the top ten.
Veteran Charlie Rose captured the win in the Late Model main, followed by Max Dolliver, Bobby Cabral, Jeremy Lillie, George Maroun, Erick Sands, Tiger Colby, Jay Sands, Tom Mackey, and Jay Ryan. Jay Sands came into the night with a relatively comfortable lead, and headed home with another championship on his resume.
The 350 Supermodifieds ran another exciting feature event, with wheel-to-wheel action throughout. Steve Duphily proved to be the man to beat, hustling to his second feature win of the year after a race-long battle with Bobby Timmons, who settled for runner-up. Third went to Tommy Tombarello, with Helliwell sewing up his first career Star 350 Super title with a fourth place finish. Mike Collins, Jeffrey Battle, James Witkum, Moe Lattime, Jim Storace, and Nette Humphrey rounded out the top ten.
Luann Sawyer captured her first win of the year in the Storace Construction Powder Puff, with teammate Kelly Gallison, Krysta Fushpanski, Jacquelyn Foster, and Tina Wilson the rest of the top five.
Next up at Star on Saturday, September 29 is the first annual Strictly Stock Nationals, with Roadrunners, Six Shooters, NELCAR Legends, and Classic Lites all slated to be part of the show as well.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
Dave Helliwell Wins 2018 Star Autism Awareness 350 Supermodified Title
Jay Sands, Bill Fiske, Dan Sweeney & Cody Hodgdon All Earn 2018 Star Speedway Championshps
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The 2018 season championships were decided for the weekly divisions at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Dave Helliwell earning the title in the Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds, and Jay Sands taking down the inaugural crown in the new-for-2018 R&R Public Wholesalers Late Model division.
Veteran Bill Fiske captured the title in the highly-competitive Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Dan Sweeney came out on top of a down to the wire battle in the Brickyard Roadrunners, and Cody Hodgdon ended the year on top of the heap in the L&W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
Sweeney was the only champion able to close it out with a feature win, outrunning Andrew Harmon, Aaron Day, John Boomhower, and Syd Parker to collect the checkers. Sweeney had started the double points night with a slim 4-point margin over Day, but swept to wins in both his heat and feature to cement his first career championship title.
Hodgdon suffered mechanical failure and a DNF in the Six Shooter main, which ended in a photo finish as J.T. Cashman and Kyle Augevich split a lapped car at the finish line. Cashman was victorious by a fender, with Augevich, Scott Byron, Shawn Baker, and Jason Hodgdon the rest of the top five.
Cashman’s father John picked up right where he J.T. left off, and the 2017 Strictly champ held off Jim Storace to end the regular season with another trip to victory lane. Cashman won the battle, but lost the war to third place finisher Fiske, who claimed his first-ever Star championship title. Dennis Dumas checkered fourth, with Cole Watson, Jeremy Scott, Tom Harton, Michele Fushpanski, Josh Plourde, and Ray Dinsmore finishing up the top ten.
Veteran Charlie Rose captured the win in the Late Model main, followed by Max Dolliver, Bobby Cabral, Jeremy Lillie, George Maroun, Erick Sands, Tiger Colby, Jay Sands, Tom Mackey, and Jay Ryan. Jay Sands came into the night with a relatively comfortable lead, and headed home with another championship on his resume.
The 350 Supermodifieds ran another exciting feature event, with wheel-to-wheel action throughout. Steve Duphily proved to be the man to beat, hustling to his second feature win of the year after a race-long battle with Bobby Timmons, who settled for runner-up. Third went to Tommy Tombarello, with Helliwell sewing up his first career Star 350 Super title with a fourth place finish. Mike Collins, Jeffrey Battle, James Witkum, Moe Lattime, Jim Storace, and Nette Humphrey rounded out the top ten.
Luann Sawyer captured her first win of the year in the Storace Construction Powder Puff, with teammate Kelly Gallison, Krysta Fushpanski, Jacquelyn Foster, and Tina Wilson the rest of the top five.
Next up at Star on Saturday, September 29 is the first annual Strictly Stock Nationals, with Roadrunners, Six Shooters, NELCAR Legends, and Classic Lites all slated to be part of the show as well.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
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September 3rd, 2018
Bill Fiske Wins Prestigious Big John DiBurro Memorial 59
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Big John DiBurro Memorial 59 headlined the action at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Chester driver Bill Fiske outrunning the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock field to collect the win in the biggest race of the year for the division.
Former champion Steve Douphinette of Strafford made a rare 2018 appearance and took home runner-up honors, with 2017 champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA rounding out the podium in third. Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finished fourth, with Jim Storace of Kingston rounding out the top five. Sixth went to Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, with veteran Ron Bolduc of Plaistow, Dennis Dumas of Raymond, Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem, and Chris Leone of Epping finishing up the top ten.
Double features were on tap for the R & R Late Models; with Jay Sands of Hampton collecting his first win of the season in the first of the two main events. Tom Mackey of Gloucester grabbed his best finish of the season in the runner-up slot, with veteran Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI third at the checkers ahead of Ryan Kuhn of East Bridgewater, MA and Jeremy Lillie of Warwick, RI. In the second feature, Kuhn quickly made his way to the front of the 17-car field, and once he was on the point, there was no stopping him. At the checkers, Kuhn flashed across the finish line for his second win of the 2018 campaign, with Rose, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Lillie, and Gerry Degasparre of Pawtucket, RI next across the stripe.
Aaron Day of Rochester picked up the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, putting the J.R. Filippone-owned, Nasty North Racing entry into victory lane for the fourth time this season. Tyler Chase of Sandown was runner-up, with Bob Williams of Dracut, MA, Andrew Harmon of Farmington, and Syd Parker of Kingston the rest of the top five.
Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield took home the L&W Auto Repair Six Shooter win, with Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA, and Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping finishing up the top five.
Robbie Bryant and Eric Skofield topped the two Northeast Classic Lites feature events, longtime Star Speedway veteran Jim Lowrey, Jr. of Tilton took home the win in the Vintage Outlaw Modified main, and Leon Keniston won the 4-cylinder Enduro over Jon Fultz and Adam Kowles.
Next Friday and Saturday night, Sept 7-8, it’s the annual running of the International Supermodified Association Bob Webber, Sr. Memorial Classic 150, the Puzzled Racing/Randy Witkum Memorial for 350 Supers, the Granite State Pro Stock Series and much more.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Bill Fiske Wins Prestigious Big John DiBurro Memorial 59
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Big John DiBurro Memorial 59 headlined the action at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Chester driver Bill Fiske outrunning the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock field to collect the win in the biggest race of the year for the division.
Former champion Steve Douphinette of Strafford made a rare 2018 appearance and took home runner-up honors, with 2017 champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA rounding out the podium in third. Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finished fourth, with Jim Storace of Kingston rounding out the top five. Sixth went to Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, with veteran Ron Bolduc of Plaistow, Dennis Dumas of Raymond, Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem, and Chris Leone of Epping finishing up the top ten.
Double features were on tap for the R & R Late Models; with Jay Sands of Hampton collecting his first win of the season in the first of the two main events. Tom Mackey of Gloucester grabbed his best finish of the season in the runner-up slot, with veteran Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI third at the checkers ahead of Ryan Kuhn of East Bridgewater, MA and Jeremy Lillie of Warwick, RI. In the second feature, Kuhn quickly made his way to the front of the 17-car field, and once he was on the point, there was no stopping him. At the checkers, Kuhn flashed across the finish line for his second win of the 2018 campaign, with Rose, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Lillie, and Gerry Degasparre of Pawtucket, RI next across the stripe.
Aaron Day of Rochester picked up the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, putting the J.R. Filippone-owned, Nasty North Racing entry into victory lane for the fourth time this season. Tyler Chase of Sandown was runner-up, with Bob Williams of Dracut, MA, Andrew Harmon of Farmington, and Syd Parker of Kingston the rest of the top five.
Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield took home the L&W Auto Repair Six Shooter win, with Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA, and Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping finishing up the top five.
Robbie Bryant and Eric Skofield topped the two Northeast Classic Lites feature events, longtime Star Speedway veteran Jim Lowrey, Jr. of Tilton took home the win in the Vintage Outlaw Modified main, and Leon Keniston won the 4-cylinder Enduro over Jon Fultz and Adam Kowles.
Next Friday and Saturday night, Sept 7-8, it’s the annual running of the International Supermodified Association Bob Webber, Sr. Memorial Classic 150, the Puzzled Racing/Randy Witkum Memorial for 350 Supers, the Granite State Pro Stock Series and much more.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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August 27th, 2018
Mike Collins Gets Back To Star Supermod Victory Lane
Helliwell, Ovitt, Cashman, Chase & Hodgdon Are Winners On Back To School Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Double features were the order of business for most divisions at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Strafford ace Mike Collins breaking a two year drought and collecting his first-ever 350 Super win in the held-over feature event from the week before. Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell was second, with former champ Matt Seavey third in the Rod Majowicz machine. Rookie James Witkum collected his best finish of the year in the fourth spot, with Jeffrey Battle rounding out the top five. Former Strictly Stock champ Mike Murphy of Groveland, MA was sixth, but unfortunately, that was the highlight of his night, after a tangle with Moe Lattime sent him hard into the frontstretch wall just three laps into the second feature event.
Rookie sensation Jeffrey Battle looked to be well on his way to victory in the second feature, but with just two laps remaining, Helliwell moved past to take the lead and the win. Battle was runner-up, followed by third generation racer Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Seavey, and Steve Duphily of Plaistow.
Alby Ovitt of Barrington picked up the win in the held-over Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main, outrunning John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Jim Storace of Kingston, Bill Fiske of Chester, Jeremy Scott of Derry, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, Joey Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, Don Woodburn of Kingston, Kenny Scott of Salem, and Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME.
Cashman picked up the win in the second feature, with Ovitt, Dinsmore, Ventrillo, Fushpanski, Jeremy Scott, Bobby Bouchard, Kenny Scott, Jared Edson, and Justin Beecher the rest of the top ten.
Tyler Chase of Sandown doubled up in Brickyard Roadrunner action, taking both ends of the doubleheader. Jay Townsend, Dan Sweeney, Andrew Harmon, and Aaron Day were the top five in the opener, while Day, Townsend, Sweeney, and John Boomhower closed out the top five in the nightcap.
Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield scored his first win of the year in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature event, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA the rest of the top five.
Next Saturday night, Sept 1, the NEMA Lites return to Star, along with the Big John DiBurro 59, double features for the R & R Late Models and Northeast Classic Lites, the Brickyard Roadrunners, and L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
Mike Collins Gets Back To Star Supermod Victory Lane
Helliwell, Ovitt, Cashman, Chase & Hodgdon Are Winners On Back To School Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Double features were the order of business for most divisions at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Strafford ace Mike Collins breaking a two year drought and collecting his first-ever 350 Super win in the held-over feature event from the week before. Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell was second, with former champ Matt Seavey third in the Rod Majowicz machine. Rookie James Witkum collected his best finish of the year in the fourth spot, with Jeffrey Battle rounding out the top five. Former Strictly Stock champ Mike Murphy of Groveland, MA was sixth, but unfortunately, that was the highlight of his night, after a tangle with Moe Lattime sent him hard into the frontstretch wall just three laps into the second feature event.
Rookie sensation Jeffrey Battle looked to be well on his way to victory in the second feature, but with just two laps remaining, Helliwell moved past to take the lead and the win. Battle was runner-up, followed by third generation racer Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Seavey, and Steve Duphily of Plaistow.
Alby Ovitt of Barrington picked up the win in the held-over Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main, outrunning John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Jim Storace of Kingston, Bill Fiske of Chester, Jeremy Scott of Derry, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, Joey Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, Don Woodburn of Kingston, Kenny Scott of Salem, and Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME.
Cashman picked up the win in the second feature, with Ovitt, Dinsmore, Ventrillo, Fushpanski, Jeremy Scott, Bobby Bouchard, Kenny Scott, Jared Edson, and Justin Beecher the rest of the top ten.
Tyler Chase of Sandown doubled up in Brickyard Roadrunner action, taking both ends of the doubleheader. Jay Townsend, Dan Sweeney, Andrew Harmon, and Aaron Day were the top five in the opener, while Day, Townsend, Sweeney, and John Boomhower closed out the top five in the nightcap.
Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield scored his first win of the year in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature event, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA the rest of the top five.
Next Saturday night, Sept 1, the NEMA Lites return to Star, along with the Big John DiBurro 59, double features for the R & R Late Models and Northeast Classic Lites, the Brickyard Roadrunners, and L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
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August 6th, 2018
Tommy Tombarello Is Victorious In 350 Supermodified Action
Jimmy Renfrew, Allen Coates, Andrew Harmon, Kyle Augevich & Holdyn Sullivan Win On August 4th
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Mother Nature once again tried to put a damper on Star Speedway’s scheduled program Saturday night, but as has been the case more often than not in the 2018 season, track officials waited out a round of heavy showers, dried the track, and put another full program of racing into the record books.
The Exit Realty 375 Pro Sportsman Challenge and Pro Truck Challenge joined the Star regulars on the card, with strong fields entered in both divisions despite the threatening weather. The Star Troopers once again started out the night’s feature racing, with hometown driver Holdyn Sullivan leading the field to the checkers.
Several Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock competitors tested the waters in the 375 Sportsman portion of the event, and it was local favorite Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia outrunning the invaders and taking down the checkered flag. Barrington's Alby Ovitt was next across the stripe, with series regular Scott Seryndynski, Jr. rounding out the podium in third.
Allen Coates outlasted a nearly full field of Pro Truckers to collect his third win of the season in a race that ended with a yellow/checker situation after a series of late race incidents.
Star’s Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds returned to action after a couple of weeks off, with Haverhill, MA ace Tommy Tombarello finally shaking the monkey off his back and making that long-awaited trip to victory lane. Tombarello was on a mission all night, making some daring three-wide moves in his qualifying heat, and he wasted little time getting to the front in the feature event. Strafford’s Mike Collins got close in the late laps, but had to settle for second, with former champ Matt Seavey of Pittsfield taking third. Fourth spot went to third-generation Supermodified pilot Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, followed by rookie Jeffrey Battle of Westford, MA, Mike Keddy of Raymond, Steve Duphily of Plaistow, points leader Dave “Hollywood" Helliwell of Pelham, Nick Pappas of Derry, and Ritty Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME.
Farmington’s Andrew Harmon took down the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, with Aaron Day of Rochester, Jay Townsend of Nashua, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, and Anthony Nadeau of Epping closing out the top five.
Kyle Augevich of Fremont outran the field to score the win in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature event, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Brian Pickering of Epping, Randy Washburn of Farmington, Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA, Jason Terrio of Epping, Shawn Baker of Rochester, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, and J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA the rest of the top ten.
Next Saturday night, August 11, the Legends return to Star, along with another MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, the R & R Late Models, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, Storace Construction Powder Puff Series, and the Star Troopers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com and follow us on Facebook.
Tommy Tombarello Is Victorious In 350 Supermodified Action
Jimmy Renfrew, Allen Coates, Andrew Harmon, Kyle Augevich & Holdyn Sullivan Win On August 4th
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Mother Nature once again tried to put a damper on Star Speedway’s scheduled program Saturday night, but as has been the case more often than not in the 2018 season, track officials waited out a round of heavy showers, dried the track, and put another full program of racing into the record books.
The Exit Realty 375 Pro Sportsman Challenge and Pro Truck Challenge joined the Star regulars on the card, with strong fields entered in both divisions despite the threatening weather. The Star Troopers once again started out the night’s feature racing, with hometown driver Holdyn Sullivan leading the field to the checkers.
Several Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock competitors tested the waters in the 375 Sportsman portion of the event, and it was local favorite Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia outrunning the invaders and taking down the checkered flag. Barrington's Alby Ovitt was next across the stripe, with series regular Scott Seryndynski, Jr. rounding out the podium in third.
Allen Coates outlasted a nearly full field of Pro Truckers to collect his third win of the season in a race that ended with a yellow/checker situation after a series of late race incidents.
Star’s Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds returned to action after a couple of weeks off, with Haverhill, MA ace Tommy Tombarello finally shaking the monkey off his back and making that long-awaited trip to victory lane. Tombarello was on a mission all night, making some daring three-wide moves in his qualifying heat, and he wasted little time getting to the front in the feature event. Strafford’s Mike Collins got close in the late laps, but had to settle for second, with former champ Matt Seavey of Pittsfield taking third. Fourth spot went to third-generation Supermodified pilot Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, followed by rookie Jeffrey Battle of Westford, MA, Mike Keddy of Raymond, Steve Duphily of Plaistow, points leader Dave “Hollywood" Helliwell of Pelham, Nick Pappas of Derry, and Ritty Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME.
Farmington’s Andrew Harmon took down the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, with Aaron Day of Rochester, Jay Townsend of Nashua, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, and Anthony Nadeau of Epping closing out the top five.
Kyle Augevich of Fremont outran the field to score the win in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature event, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Brian Pickering of Epping, Randy Washburn of Farmington, Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA, Jason Terrio of Epping, Shawn Baker of Rochester, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, and J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA the rest of the top ten.
Next Saturday night, August 11, the Legends return to Star, along with another MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, the R & R Late Models, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, Storace Construction Powder Puff Series, and the Star Troopers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com and follow us on Facebook.
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July 29th, 2018
Todd Patnode Wins Prestigious SBM VII 125 Tri-Track Open Modified Series Event
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Tri-Track Open Modified Series joined the weekly divisions at Star Speedway on Saturday night for the running of SMB VII, but heavy rain moved into the area just as the Mods took to the track for their main event, postponing the weekend’s highlight until Sunday afternoon.
Prior to the rain, Tyler Chase of Sandown collected his second checkered flag of the 2018 season in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, just one of four features that went into the record books before the weather won out. Andrew Harmon, Dan Sweeney, Aaron Day, and Jay Townsend were the rest of the top five.
Business picked up quickly from there, with the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter next on the tight quarter mile, where paint-swapping action throughout the race led to another feature win for second generation racer Kyle Augevich of Fremont. Fan favorite Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA was next across the stripe, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield taking third place honors.
A strong 18-car field went to post for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, and it turned out to be the race of the night. Two and three-wide racing all through the pack kept the fans on the edge of their seats, with Kingston driver Jim Storace moving to the lead in the late going. Anthony Belfiore worked his way through the field after starting 12th on the grid, and he caught Storace as the laps wound down. Belfiore got to the preferred inside lane underneath Storace with the checkers in sight, but Storace was not to be denied. On the final circuit, Storace drove it in deep and kept even with Belfiore through three and four, and after bouncing off both the retaining wall and Belfiore's #90 coming to the finish, he managed to score the win by mere inches, his fourth of the 2018 season. Belfiore was among the first to greet Storace as he climbed from his Nasty North Racing entry in victory lane, and the crowd went wild in appreciation of a race well run by both. Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA was third, with Bill Fiske of Chester, Austin Erickson of Ashland, MA, Jay Avery of Barrington, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, Alby Ovitt, Mike Williams, and Jeremy Scott the rest of the top ten.
The final Star feature of the night saw another strong field of R & R Late Models take the green, with Robby Douglas of Derry leading the first five laps. Jason Ryan of Salem moved by on lap six and set the pace for the next five circuits, when veteran Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI made his way to the front and took control. Rose stayed on the point past the crossed flags, but Aaron Fellows soon made his way by for the final lead change of the night. Fellows went on to post the win, with Rose, Max Dolliver of Londonderry, Bobby Cabral of Kingston, Jeremy Lillie, Jay Sands, Kris Schroeder, George Maroun, Tom Mackey, and Ryan the rest of the top ten.
An impressive field of 30 Modifieds filled the pits for the SBM VII 125-lapper, with Brian Robie, Carl Medeiros, and Russ Hersey taking down the heat race wins. Former Star Modified champ Josh Cantara was involved in a major crash during qualifying, when he got turned and collected Jeff Gallup, sending both to the pits with significant damage. Both teams made repairs and were back out for the B main, but unfortunately, neither driver qualified for the main. With rain settling in just as the SBM 125-lapper was rolling onto the track, the main event was put on hold.
After a lengthy delay and just as track-drying activities were starting to make progress, another shower hit the track and ended any chance of getting the race in as scheduled.
Beautiful sunny weather greeted the hearty fans and teams that returned for the do-over on Sunday afternoon, with Swanzey driver Todd Patnode using perfect race strategy to collect his first-ever Tri-Track Series win. Ron Silk of Norwalk, CT and four-time SBM winner “Big Money” Matt Hirschman of North Hampton, PA rounded out the podium.
Next Saturday night, August 4, the Exit Realty 375 Sportsmen and Trucks will be coming to Star, along with the return of the Autism Awareness 350 Supers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
Todd Patnode Wins Prestigious SBM VII 125 Tri-Track Open Modified Series Event
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Tri-Track Open Modified Series joined the weekly divisions at Star Speedway on Saturday night for the running of SMB VII, but heavy rain moved into the area just as the Mods took to the track for their main event, postponing the weekend’s highlight until Sunday afternoon.
Prior to the rain, Tyler Chase of Sandown collected his second checkered flag of the 2018 season in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, just one of four features that went into the record books before the weather won out. Andrew Harmon, Dan Sweeney, Aaron Day, and Jay Townsend were the rest of the top five.
Business picked up quickly from there, with the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter next on the tight quarter mile, where paint-swapping action throughout the race led to another feature win for second generation racer Kyle Augevich of Fremont. Fan favorite Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA was next across the stripe, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield taking third place honors.
A strong 18-car field went to post for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, and it turned out to be the race of the night. Two and three-wide racing all through the pack kept the fans on the edge of their seats, with Kingston driver Jim Storace moving to the lead in the late going. Anthony Belfiore worked his way through the field after starting 12th on the grid, and he caught Storace as the laps wound down. Belfiore got to the preferred inside lane underneath Storace with the checkers in sight, but Storace was not to be denied. On the final circuit, Storace drove it in deep and kept even with Belfiore through three and four, and after bouncing off both the retaining wall and Belfiore's #90 coming to the finish, he managed to score the win by mere inches, his fourth of the 2018 season. Belfiore was among the first to greet Storace as he climbed from his Nasty North Racing entry in victory lane, and the crowd went wild in appreciation of a race well run by both. Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA was third, with Bill Fiske of Chester, Austin Erickson of Ashland, MA, Jay Avery of Barrington, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, Alby Ovitt, Mike Williams, and Jeremy Scott the rest of the top ten.
The final Star feature of the night saw another strong field of R & R Late Models take the green, with Robby Douglas of Derry leading the first five laps. Jason Ryan of Salem moved by on lap six and set the pace for the next five circuits, when veteran Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI made his way to the front and took control. Rose stayed on the point past the crossed flags, but Aaron Fellows soon made his way by for the final lead change of the night. Fellows went on to post the win, with Rose, Max Dolliver of Londonderry, Bobby Cabral of Kingston, Jeremy Lillie, Jay Sands, Kris Schroeder, George Maroun, Tom Mackey, and Ryan the rest of the top ten.
An impressive field of 30 Modifieds filled the pits for the SBM VII 125-lapper, with Brian Robie, Carl Medeiros, and Russ Hersey taking down the heat race wins. Former Star Modified champ Josh Cantara was involved in a major crash during qualifying, when he got turned and collected Jeff Gallup, sending both to the pits with significant damage. Both teams made repairs and were back out for the B main, but unfortunately, neither driver qualified for the main. With rain settling in just as the SBM 125-lapper was rolling onto the track, the main event was put on hold.
After a lengthy delay and just as track-drying activities were starting to make progress, another shower hit the track and ended any chance of getting the race in as scheduled.
Beautiful sunny weather greeted the hearty fans and teams that returned for the do-over on Sunday afternoon, with Swanzey driver Todd Patnode using perfect race strategy to collect his first-ever Tri-Track Series win. Ron Silk of Norwalk, CT and four-time SBM winner “Big Money” Matt Hirschman of North Hampton, PA rounded out the podium.
Next Saturday night, August 4, the Exit Realty 375 Sportsmen and Trucks will be coming to Star, along with the return of the Autism Awareness 350 Supers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
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July 23rd, 2018
Jim Chambers & Avery Stoehr Win NEMA Marvin Rifchin Memorial Features
Max Dolliver, Bill Fiske, Aaron Day & JT Cashman Get Support Victories
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites were back in town for another round of open wheeled action at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with local favorite Jim Chambers of Atkinson taking down the Midget win, and second-generation racer Avery Stoehr scoring the Lites victory in the Marvin Rifchin Memorial features.
Chambers took advantage of lapped traffic late in the race to get past second-generation racer Mike Horn of Ashland, MA and went on to score the popular victory. A disappointed Horn just missed out on a third career trip to the winner’s circle, coming home in the runner-up slot ahead of former champ John Zych, Jr. Visiting victory lane in Epping is something Horn’s dad, Jeff did on many occasions, both in his storied big-block Supermodified career in the early days at Star, and in the NEMA ranks as well. With 20 career NEMA wins, the elder Horn is just one away from the all-time top ten winners list.
In the Lites main, longtime Star regular Kevin Iannarelli broke out to the early lead and looked to be well on his way to the win, but he once again fell victim to mechanical woes and was black flagged in the late laps of the race, ending his hopes of victory. Avery Stoehr eventually got to the front and led the field under the checkers, with Danny Cugini, Richie Coy, Kyle Valeri, Ryan Locke, Jake Trainor, Randy Cabral, Dylan Duhaime, Ben Mikitarian, and Jim Chambers the rest of the top ten.
“Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry made his debut aboard the Chad Sullivan entry in the R & R Public Wholesale Late Models, and he did it in style, chasing down and passing veteran Aaron Fellows with the checkers in sight to score his first career Late Model win. Fellows made it two for two in runner-up finishes in his only Star appearances this season, with former Pro Stock champion Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI taking third. Fourth went to Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, followed by Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA , Jeramee Lillie of Coventry, RI, Jason Ryan of Salem, Rey Lovelace, Jay Sands of Hampton, and Robby Douglas of Derry.
Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock action saw Bill Fiske of Chester collect his third feature win of the year in the Nasty North Racing machine, outrunning defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA and Austin Erickson of Ashland, MA to score the win. Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME and Mike Williams of Epsom finished up the top five.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA led the early laps of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature, and this time he made it stick, holding off a tough late-race challenge from Haverhill, MA racer Scott Byron to pick up his second win of the season. Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield passed Byron at the white flag to checker second, with Byron, Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, Shawn Baker of Rochester, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Randy Washburn of Farmington, and Adam Knowles of Seabrook the remainder of the top ten.
Aaron Day of Rochester scored his second straight Brickyard Roadrunner win and third of the season aboard the J.R. Filippone machine, followed closely by Dan Sweeney of Barrington and Andrew Harmon of Farmington. Jay Townsend of Nashua and John Boomhower of Epping closed out the top five.
Next Saturday night, July 28, it’s SBM VII for the Tri-Track Open Modified Series at Star, along with the R & R Late Models, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Jim Chambers & Avery Stoehr Win NEMA Marvin Rifchin Memorial Features
Max Dolliver, Bill Fiske, Aaron Day & JT Cashman Get Support Victories
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites were back in town for another round of open wheeled action at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with local favorite Jim Chambers of Atkinson taking down the Midget win, and second-generation racer Avery Stoehr scoring the Lites victory in the Marvin Rifchin Memorial features.
Chambers took advantage of lapped traffic late in the race to get past second-generation racer Mike Horn of Ashland, MA and went on to score the popular victory. A disappointed Horn just missed out on a third career trip to the winner’s circle, coming home in the runner-up slot ahead of former champ John Zych, Jr. Visiting victory lane in Epping is something Horn’s dad, Jeff did on many occasions, both in his storied big-block Supermodified career in the early days at Star, and in the NEMA ranks as well. With 20 career NEMA wins, the elder Horn is just one away from the all-time top ten winners list.
In the Lites main, longtime Star regular Kevin Iannarelli broke out to the early lead and looked to be well on his way to the win, but he once again fell victim to mechanical woes and was black flagged in the late laps of the race, ending his hopes of victory. Avery Stoehr eventually got to the front and led the field under the checkers, with Danny Cugini, Richie Coy, Kyle Valeri, Ryan Locke, Jake Trainor, Randy Cabral, Dylan Duhaime, Ben Mikitarian, and Jim Chambers the rest of the top ten.
“Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry made his debut aboard the Chad Sullivan entry in the R & R Public Wholesale Late Models, and he did it in style, chasing down and passing veteran Aaron Fellows with the checkers in sight to score his first career Late Model win. Fellows made it two for two in runner-up finishes in his only Star appearances this season, with former Pro Stock champion Charlie Rose of Tiverton, RI taking third. Fourth went to Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, followed by Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA , Jeramee Lillie of Coventry, RI, Jason Ryan of Salem, Rey Lovelace, Jay Sands of Hampton, and Robby Douglas of Derry.
Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock action saw Bill Fiske of Chester collect his third feature win of the year in the Nasty North Racing machine, outrunning defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA and Austin Erickson of Ashland, MA to score the win. Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME and Mike Williams of Epsom finished up the top five.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA led the early laps of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature, and this time he made it stick, holding off a tough late-race challenge from Haverhill, MA racer Scott Byron to pick up his second win of the season. Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield passed Byron at the white flag to checker second, with Byron, Joe Roberts, Jr. of Epping, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, Shawn Baker of Rochester, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Randy Washburn of Farmington, and Adam Knowles of Seabrook the remainder of the top ten.
Aaron Day of Rochester scored his second straight Brickyard Roadrunner win and third of the season aboard the J.R. Filippone machine, followed closely by Dan Sweeney of Barrington and Andrew Harmon of Farmington. Jay Townsend of Nashua and John Boomhower of Epping closed out the top five.
Next Saturday night, July 28, it’s SBM VII for the Tri-Track Open Modified Series at Star, along with the R & R Late Models, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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July 16th, 2018
Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Takes Strictly Stock Fast 40 Win
Steve Duphily, Adam Knowles, Aaron Day & Kelly Gallison Win On Throwback Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds headlined the program at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Steve Duphily of Plaistow picking up his first feature event win of the 2018 season in the 40-lap main event.
Duphily and Derry’s Nick Pappas scored the wins in two highly competitive heat races that set the stage for the main event, and Duphily made a quick move in the main to get past Pappas and into the lead. On lap 12, opening night winner Bobby Timmons brought caution on the field with a spin in turn four, and it was on from there. Dave Helliwell lined up alongside Duphily on the restart, but Duphily fended off “Hollywood” and his strong outside challenge. Another slowdown for Jon Seavey on lap 33 reset the same scenario, but once again Duphily held Helliwell off and maintained the top spot. Duphily led the field under the checkers to post the victory, while Helliwell collected the second place trophy with 2016 champ Matt Seavey of Auburn rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to rookie phenom Jeffrey Battle, with Jim Storace, Mike Keddy, Tommy Tombarello, Timmons, James Witkum, and Jon Seavey the rest of the top ten.
Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock action saw Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. taking down the Storace Construction/MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 checkers, outrunning two-time 2018 winner Bill Fiske of Chester to score the victory. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was third across the stripe, followed by defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Kingston’s Jim Storace, Connor McDougal, Dennis Dumas, Gage Harron, Ray Dinsmore, and Jay Avery.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA led the early laps of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature, but Seabrook’s Adam Knowles made a bold three wide move to grab the lead shortly before halfway. Knowles went the distance from there, holding off a tough late race challenge from Scott Byron to collect his first checkered flag of the season. Byron was next across the stripe, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Cashman, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Brian Pickering of Epping, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, Eric Waterhouse, David “Rowdy” Smart of Exeter, and Billy Eastman of Merrimac, MA rounding out the top ten.
Aaron Day of Rochester scored his second Brickyard Roadrunner win of the season aboard the J.R. Filippone machine, followed closely by Dan Sweeney of Barrington and Andrew Harmon of Farmington. Jay Townsend of Nashua and John Boomhower of Epping closed out the top five.
Kelly Gallison of Kingston took down her second Storace Construction Powder Puff win of the year, with Jacquelyn Foster of Maynard, MA and Luann Sawyer of Kingston rounding out the podium.
The crowd favorite Star Troopers were on the card as well, with second generation racers Joey Fraser and Matthew Hurteau leading the youth division competitors under junior flagman Gage Osborne’s checkered flag.
Next Saturday night, July 21, the NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites return to Star, along with the R & R Late Models, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Takes Strictly Stock Fast 40 Win
Steve Duphily, Adam Knowles, Aaron Day & Kelly Gallison Win On Throwback Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds headlined the program at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Steve Duphily of Plaistow picking up his first feature event win of the 2018 season in the 40-lap main event.
Duphily and Derry’s Nick Pappas scored the wins in two highly competitive heat races that set the stage for the main event, and Duphily made a quick move in the main to get past Pappas and into the lead. On lap 12, opening night winner Bobby Timmons brought caution on the field with a spin in turn four, and it was on from there. Dave Helliwell lined up alongside Duphily on the restart, but Duphily fended off “Hollywood” and his strong outside challenge. Another slowdown for Jon Seavey on lap 33 reset the same scenario, but once again Duphily held Helliwell off and maintained the top spot. Duphily led the field under the checkers to post the victory, while Helliwell collected the second place trophy with 2016 champ Matt Seavey of Auburn rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to rookie phenom Jeffrey Battle, with Jim Storace, Mike Keddy, Tommy Tombarello, Timmons, James Witkum, and Jon Seavey the rest of the top ten.
Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock action saw Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. taking down the Storace Construction/MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 checkers, outrunning two-time 2018 winner Bill Fiske of Chester to score the victory. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was third across the stripe, followed by defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Kingston’s Jim Storace, Connor McDougal, Dennis Dumas, Gage Harron, Ray Dinsmore, and Jay Avery.
J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA led the early laps of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature, but Seabrook’s Adam Knowles made a bold three wide move to grab the lead shortly before halfway. Knowles went the distance from there, holding off a tough late race challenge from Scott Byron to collect his first checkered flag of the season. Byron was next across the stripe, with Cody Hodgdon of Pittsfield, Cashman, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Brian Pickering of Epping, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, Eric Waterhouse, David “Rowdy” Smart of Exeter, and Billy Eastman of Merrimac, MA rounding out the top ten.
Aaron Day of Rochester scored his second Brickyard Roadrunner win of the season aboard the J.R. Filippone machine, followed closely by Dan Sweeney of Barrington and Andrew Harmon of Farmington. Jay Townsend of Nashua and John Boomhower of Epping closed out the top five.
Kelly Gallison of Kingston took down her second Storace Construction Powder Puff win of the year, with Jacquelyn Foster of Maynard, MA and Luann Sawyer of Kingston rounding out the podium.
The crowd favorite Star Troopers were on the card as well, with second generation racers Joey Fraser and Matthew Hurteau leading the youth division competitors under junior flagman Gage Osborne’s checkered flag.
Next Saturday night, July 21, the NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites return to Star, along with the R & R Late Models, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Six Shooters.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook
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July 9th, 2018
Bobby Cabral Is The Big Winner On Fireworks Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Another action-packed night of racing action went into the record books at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with some of the best weather of the year bringing a strong crowd to watch the fireworks, both on and above the speedway.
The R & R Public Wholesalers Late Models were the featured attraction this week, with a 50-lap feature event on tap for the division. For the second straight race, Kingston veteran Bobby Cabral came home with the winner’s trophy, although this time in a bit less dramatic fashion than his last-lap heroics in the previous race. Cabral had to hold off a stiff challenge from fellow veteran and opening night winner Charlie Rose during the middle stages of the race, with invader Aaron Fellows making it a three way battle for the top spot in the late laps. Tom Mackey, who had been up front early before getting freight-trained back in the pack, was gaining on the lead trio in the late laps as well, but time ran out before he could join the fun up front. At the checkers, it was Cabral in for win number two on the season, with Fellows taking runner-up, and Rose settling for third.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks featured plenty of three-wide racing all night long, with defending champ John Cashman taking down the win by a fender over Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Renfrew closed in with the laps winding down, but he came up just short at the checkers. As the lead pair worked three and four on the final circuit, bumpers touched, and Cashman slid up the track, opening the inside for Renfrew. The youngster gave it all he had, but at the stripe, Cashman held on to collect the win. Ray Dinsmore scored his best finish of the year to round out the podium in third.
Kyle Augevich was the man to beat in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, running off to score yet another feature event win. Brandon Flanders was best of the rest in the runner-up slot, with J.T Cashman scoring a solid third.
Tyler Chase scored the Roadrunner win over Dan Sweeney and Andrew Harmon, Robbie Bryant outraced Eric and Duane Skofield in the Northeast Classic Lites feature event, and Dave Karstock claimed top honors in the 8-cylinder Enduro. Dakota Terrio paced an exciting Star Troopers main event.
Next Saturday night, July 14, the Autism Awareness 350 Supers return, along with the Storace Construction/MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 for the Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Auto Six Shooters, Storace Construction Powder Puff Series, and the Star Troopers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, and follow us on Facebook.
Bobby Cabral Is The Big Winner On Fireworks Night
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – Another action-packed night of racing action went into the record books at the historic Star Speedway on Saturday night, with some of the best weather of the year bringing a strong crowd to watch the fireworks, both on and above the speedway.
The R & R Public Wholesalers Late Models were the featured attraction this week, with a 50-lap feature event on tap for the division. For the second straight race, Kingston veteran Bobby Cabral came home with the winner’s trophy, although this time in a bit less dramatic fashion than his last-lap heroics in the previous race. Cabral had to hold off a stiff challenge from fellow veteran and opening night winner Charlie Rose during the middle stages of the race, with invader Aaron Fellows making it a three way battle for the top spot in the late laps. Tom Mackey, who had been up front early before getting freight-trained back in the pack, was gaining on the lead trio in the late laps as well, but time ran out before he could join the fun up front. At the checkers, it was Cabral in for win number two on the season, with Fellows taking runner-up, and Rose settling for third.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks featured plenty of three-wide racing all night long, with defending champ John Cashman taking down the win by a fender over Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Renfrew closed in with the laps winding down, but he came up just short at the checkers. As the lead pair worked three and four on the final circuit, bumpers touched, and Cashman slid up the track, opening the inside for Renfrew. The youngster gave it all he had, but at the stripe, Cashman held on to collect the win. Ray Dinsmore scored his best finish of the year to round out the podium in third.
Kyle Augevich was the man to beat in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, running off to score yet another feature event win. Brandon Flanders was best of the rest in the runner-up slot, with J.T Cashman scoring a solid third.
Tyler Chase scored the Roadrunner win over Dan Sweeney and Andrew Harmon, Robbie Bryant outraced Eric and Duane Skofield in the Northeast Classic Lites feature event, and Dave Karstock claimed top honors in the 8-cylinder Enduro. Dakota Terrio paced an exciting Star Troopers main event.
Next Saturday night, July 14, the Autism Awareness 350 Supers return, along with the Storace Construction/MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 for the Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Auto Six Shooters, Storace Construction Powder Puff Series, and the Star Troopers.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, and follow us on Facebook.
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July 1st, 2018
Dave Helliwell & Matt Seavey Each Grab 350 Supermod Wins
Miles Chipman, Bill Fiske, Andrew Harmon, Scott Byron & Holdyn Sullivan Win June 30th Features at Star
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds were contesting double features at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Dave Helliwell and Matt Seavey coming out victorious in the twinbill.
The first of the two mains was the annual Jen Garland Memorial 40-lapper, which saw Nette Humphrey parlay a front row start into the early lead. Caution was on the field on lap four for an incident involving Jim Storace and Tommy Tombarello, but both restarted at the rear of the field. A lap later, Jon Seavey moved to the lead, but the action was halted by a red flag brought about when Steve Duphily and Mike Collins got together and collected the frontstretch wall hard. Unlike the earlier incident, both cars were done for the night. Seavey picked up the lead on the restart, but he was no match for Helliwell, who quickly moved past and went to distance to collect the win. Helliwell’s rookie Jeffrey Battle got past Seavey in the late going to take over the second spot, where he ran to the finish. Seavey, Storace, and James Witkum rounded out the top five.
After missing the first feature event with mechanical issues, Matt Seavey more than made up for it in the nightcap, returning to his winning ways with an impressive run in the 50-lap main. Seavey led them under the checkers with Helliwell capping off a solid night in the runner-up slot. Mike Keddy was next across the stripe, with Storace, Moe Lattime, Battle, Tombarello, Witkum, Jon Seavey, and Nette Humphrey closing out the top ten.
Miles Chipman made his first start of the 2018 season in the Sullivan Construction entry in the Late Model portion of the program, and he made the best of it, taking down the win when the checkers waved. Jay Sands was next across the stripe, with Jason Ryan, Ricky Bly, and Robby Douglas rounding out the top five.
Chipman’s junior teammate Holdyn Sullivan had set the standard in the Star Troopers event earlier in the evening, leading the youth division field to the finish line in a close race with Larissa Avery.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main saw Jay Avery setting the pace for the first four circuits, when Bill Fiske made his move in the Nasty North Racing #44. Fiske led the balance of the race to pick up his second win of the 2018 season, with John Cashman and Jim Storace filling out the podium. Kris Schroeder came home in the fourth spot, with Michele Fushpanski, Dennis Dumas, Ray Dinsmore, Kenny “Caveman” Scott, Jared Edson, and Don “Woody” Woodburn finishing up the top ten.
Andrew Harmon made a late-race pass to collect his second checker of the 2018 campaign in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, with Aaron Day taking home second place honors. John Boomhower, Jay Townsend, and Syd Parker closed out the top five.
Scott Byron scored career win number one in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, taking the lead in the early going and holding off two-time winner Kyle Augevich to pick up the victory. Brandon Flanders, Cody Hodgdon, Joe Roberts, Jr., Adam Knowles, Jeremy Decourcy, Eric Waterhouse, Jason Terrio, and Shawn Baker were the rest of the top ten.
Next Saturday night, July 7 is the annual holiday fireworks show, along with racing action featuring the Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers, Northeast Classic Lites and an 8-cylinder Enduro.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Dave Helliwell & Matt Seavey Each Grab 350 Supermod Wins
Miles Chipman, Bill Fiske, Andrew Harmon, Scott Byron & Holdyn Sullivan Win June 30th Features at Star
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds were contesting double features at Star Speedway on Saturday night, with Dave Helliwell and Matt Seavey coming out victorious in the twinbill.
The first of the two mains was the annual Jen Garland Memorial 40-lapper, which saw Nette Humphrey parlay a front row start into the early lead. Caution was on the field on lap four for an incident involving Jim Storace and Tommy Tombarello, but both restarted at the rear of the field. A lap later, Jon Seavey moved to the lead, but the action was halted by a red flag brought about when Steve Duphily and Mike Collins got together and collected the frontstretch wall hard. Unlike the earlier incident, both cars were done for the night. Seavey picked up the lead on the restart, but he was no match for Helliwell, who quickly moved past and went to distance to collect the win. Helliwell’s rookie Jeffrey Battle got past Seavey in the late going to take over the second spot, where he ran to the finish. Seavey, Storace, and James Witkum rounded out the top five.
After missing the first feature event with mechanical issues, Matt Seavey more than made up for it in the nightcap, returning to his winning ways with an impressive run in the 50-lap main. Seavey led them under the checkers with Helliwell capping off a solid night in the runner-up slot. Mike Keddy was next across the stripe, with Storace, Moe Lattime, Battle, Tombarello, Witkum, Jon Seavey, and Nette Humphrey closing out the top ten.
Miles Chipman made his first start of the 2018 season in the Sullivan Construction entry in the Late Model portion of the program, and he made the best of it, taking down the win when the checkers waved. Jay Sands was next across the stripe, with Jason Ryan, Ricky Bly, and Robby Douglas rounding out the top five.
Chipman’s junior teammate Holdyn Sullivan had set the standard in the Star Troopers event earlier in the evening, leading the youth division field to the finish line in a close race with Larissa Avery.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main saw Jay Avery setting the pace for the first four circuits, when Bill Fiske made his move in the Nasty North Racing #44. Fiske led the balance of the race to pick up his second win of the 2018 season, with John Cashman and Jim Storace filling out the podium. Kris Schroeder came home in the fourth spot, with Michele Fushpanski, Dennis Dumas, Ray Dinsmore, Kenny “Caveman” Scott, Jared Edson, and Don “Woody” Woodburn finishing up the top ten.
Andrew Harmon made a late-race pass to collect his second checker of the 2018 campaign in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, with Aaron Day taking home second place honors. John Boomhower, Jay Townsend, and Syd Parker closed out the top five.
Scott Byron scored career win number one in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, taking the lead in the early going and holding off two-time winner Kyle Augevich to pick up the victory. Brandon Flanders, Cody Hodgdon, Joe Roberts, Jr., Adam Knowles, Jeremy Decourcy, Eric Waterhouse, Jason Terrio, and Shawn Baker were the rest of the top ten.
Next Saturday night, July 7 is the annual holiday fireworks show, along with racing action featuring the Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers, Northeast Classic Lites and an 8-cylinder Enduro.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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June 24th, 2018
Shawn Buffington Battles His Way To NELCAR Victory At Star
Jim Storace, Jay Townsend, JT Cashman, Tommy Trempe & Mike Rucci Get Wins Before The Rain Came
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – With rain showers all around the area once again, Star Speedway officials somehow found a way to put an almost complete racing program into the record books. Despite a rain delay that interrupted the program for a few minutes, everybody on the schedule except the 350 Supers got their feature events in before the rains returned.
The NELCAR Legends and Senior Tour Auto Racers (STAR) were moved up in the feature event lineup to ensure the traveling racers got to race, with Shawn Buffington taking down the checkers in the Legends main after a rough and tumble battle with Noah Korner throughout most of the 25-lapper.
Beautifully-restored 1960’s-era cars were the big winners in STAR action, with Tommy Trempe of Jaffrey winning the “A” main in his sharp Mustang, and Mike Rucci of Worcester, MA picking up the winner’s trophy in the “B” main in a unique Corvair-bodied Modified.
In the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main, Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME grabbed the early lead, and he stayed out front for the first 12 circuits before second-generation racer Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia knocked him off the point. Renfrew immediately began to pull away from the field, but on lap 19, he dropped out of the race with obvious mechanical woes that started with smoke trailing, and ended with flames under the hood of his once-fast racer. Kingston ace Jim Storace inherited the lead with Renfrew’s demise, and he outran teammate Bill Fiske of Chester to score yet another feature win. Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA came home third, with Dinsmore and Jeremy Scott of Salem fourth and fifth.
Pittsfield’s Jason Hodgdon led the Brickyard Roadrunner main for the first couple of circuits before Aaron Day moved past and took over the point, but it wasn’t long before the previous week’s winner, Dan Sweeney of Barrington slipped past Day and took command. Day’s night went south just a few laps later and ended early with a lost wheel and a shower of sparks. Sweeney eventually yielded to top spot to Jay Townsend of Nashua, who held the lead until the checkers to score his second win of the season. Sweeney, Andrew Harmon of Farmington, Peter Raby of Manchester, and Andrew Gillis of Ashland, MA were the rest of the top five.
Rookie J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA jumped out to the lead at the start of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, holding off an early-race challenge from Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA to maintain the top spot. Byron eventually lost the second spot to Pittsfield’s Cody Hodgdon, who quickly set his sights on leader Cashman. With the checkers in the air, Hodgdon moved to the low side, but his last-lap charge came up short by about a bumper cover, with freshman Cashman holding on to score his first career win. Hodgdon, Byron, Jason Terrio of Epping, and Jeremy Decourcy rounded out the top five.
The 350 Supermodified “Jen Garland Memorial” was the only feature event lost when the persistent showers finally won out, setting up double features for the 350’s next week. Pit gates will open at 2:30, with practice at 3:30, and the rained out feature hitting the track at 5:30 to start the night’s action.
Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers, and a 50-lap 4-cylinder Enduro will make up the regularly scheduled program.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Shawn Buffington Battles His Way To NELCAR Victory At Star
Jim Storace, Jay Townsend, JT Cashman, Tommy Trempe & Mike Rucci Get Wins Before The Rain Came
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – With rain showers all around the area once again, Star Speedway officials somehow found a way to put an almost complete racing program into the record books. Despite a rain delay that interrupted the program for a few minutes, everybody on the schedule except the 350 Supers got their feature events in before the rains returned.
The NELCAR Legends and Senior Tour Auto Racers (STAR) were moved up in the feature event lineup to ensure the traveling racers got to race, with Shawn Buffington taking down the checkers in the Legends main after a rough and tumble battle with Noah Korner throughout most of the 25-lapper.
Beautifully-restored 1960’s-era cars were the big winners in STAR action, with Tommy Trempe of Jaffrey winning the “A” main in his sharp Mustang, and Mike Rucci of Worcester, MA picking up the winner’s trophy in the “B” main in a unique Corvair-bodied Modified.
In the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main, Ray Dinsmore of Sanford, ME grabbed the early lead, and he stayed out front for the first 12 circuits before second-generation racer Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia knocked him off the point. Renfrew immediately began to pull away from the field, but on lap 19, he dropped out of the race with obvious mechanical woes that started with smoke trailing, and ended with flames under the hood of his once-fast racer. Kingston ace Jim Storace inherited the lead with Renfrew’s demise, and he outran teammate Bill Fiske of Chester to score yet another feature win. Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA came home third, with Dinsmore and Jeremy Scott of Salem fourth and fifth.
Pittsfield’s Jason Hodgdon led the Brickyard Roadrunner main for the first couple of circuits before Aaron Day moved past and took over the point, but it wasn’t long before the previous week’s winner, Dan Sweeney of Barrington slipped past Day and took command. Day’s night went south just a few laps later and ended early with a lost wheel and a shower of sparks. Sweeney eventually yielded to top spot to Jay Townsend of Nashua, who held the lead until the checkers to score his second win of the season. Sweeney, Andrew Harmon of Farmington, Peter Raby of Manchester, and Andrew Gillis of Ashland, MA were the rest of the top five.
Rookie J.T. Cashman of Danvers, MA jumped out to the lead at the start of the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, holding off an early-race challenge from Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA to maintain the top spot. Byron eventually lost the second spot to Pittsfield’s Cody Hodgdon, who quickly set his sights on leader Cashman. With the checkers in the air, Hodgdon moved to the low side, but his last-lap charge came up short by about a bumper cover, with freshman Cashman holding on to score his first career win. Hodgdon, Byron, Jason Terrio of Epping, and Jeremy Decourcy rounded out the top five.
The 350 Supermodified “Jen Garland Memorial” was the only feature event lost when the persistent showers finally won out, setting up double features for the 350’s next week. Pit gates will open at 2:30, with practice at 3:30, and the rained out feature hitting the track at 5:30 to start the night’s action.
Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Roadrunners, Six Shooters, Star Troopers, and a 50-lap 4-cylinder Enduro will make up the regularly scheduled program.
For more information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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June 17th, 2018
Randy Cabral Is Big Winner On NEMA Night
Ryan Locke, Bobby Cabral, Jim Storace, Dan Sweeney & Brandon Flanders Take Support Race Victories
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites were added attractions to the weekly program at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with defending and six-time NEMA champ Randy Cabral of Kingston, MA taking down the Butch Walsh Memorial feature event checkered flag.
Cabral is the third winningest driver in the 66-year history of the NEMA club, and he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down aboard the Bertrand Motorsports entry. Saturday night’s victory was his 52nd behind the wheel of a NEMA Midget. Local favorite Jim Chambers of nearby Atkinson was the second place finisher, with 2013, ’15, and ’16 champ John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT, followed by Alan Chambers of Atkinson, Anthony Nocella of Woburn, MA, Paul “Dangerous” Scally of Raynham, MA, Pete Pernisiglio, Jr. of Ronkonkoma, NY, Bethany Stoehr of Bridgewater, MA, and Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA the rest of the top ten.
In the NEMA Lites, another local racer, Ryan Locke of Chester, took down his first-ever Star Speedway NEMA Lites win in convincing fashion. Locke outdistanced the field to score the victory ahead of some heavy hitters, with 2016 champion Jim Chambers, Richie Coy of Haskell, NJ, 2017 champ Dan Cugini of Marshfield, MA, and midget ace Randy Cabral chasing him to the checkers.
Star’s Late Model win went to Kingston veteran Bobby Cabral, who led only one lap all night, but it was the one that counted. Gloucester, MA driver Tom Mackey had led the entire race, but contact from Robby Douglas sent him spinning coming off turn four with the checkers in sight. Cabral ducked to the infield grass to avoid what was once the lead duo, and he led the field under the checkers to score an emotional win. Cabral’s car owner Bobby Webber, Jr. was spending his first Father’s Day weekend since the off-season passing of his dad, Bob, Sr., longtime owner/promoter of the Star oval. The winning owner/driver combination looked to the heavens during the victory lane celebration, dedicating their win to man who had meant so much to both of them.
Like Mackey in the Late Models, Bill Fiske of Chester had victory snatched away on the last lap of the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, when teammate Jim Storace went to the outside and beat him to the checkers by a half car length. Connor McDougal rounded out the podium with a solid third place run.
Barrington’s Dan Sweeney finally shook the monkey off his back in the Roadrunner main event, running away from the field to collect his first win of the 2018 season. Aaron Day took second place honors, with John Boomhower of Epping getting his best finish of the year in third.
Seabrook racer Brandon Flanders picked up his first career victory in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, holding off two-time winner Cody Hodgdon and Joe Roberts, Jr. to take down the victory.
Randy Cabral Is Big Winner On NEMA Night
Ryan Locke, Bobby Cabral, Jim Storace, Dan Sweeney & Brandon Flanders Take Support Race Victories
Rich Hayes PR
Epping, NH – The NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites were added attractions to the weekly program at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with defending and six-time NEMA champ Randy Cabral of Kingston, MA taking down the Butch Walsh Memorial feature event checkered flag.
Cabral is the third winningest driver in the 66-year history of the NEMA club, and he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down aboard the Bertrand Motorsports entry. Saturday night’s victory was his 52nd behind the wheel of a NEMA Midget. Local favorite Jim Chambers of nearby Atkinson was the second place finisher, with 2013, ’15, and ’16 champ John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT, followed by Alan Chambers of Atkinson, Anthony Nocella of Woburn, MA, Paul “Dangerous” Scally of Raynham, MA, Pete Pernisiglio, Jr. of Ronkonkoma, NY, Bethany Stoehr of Bridgewater, MA, and Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA the rest of the top ten.
In the NEMA Lites, another local racer, Ryan Locke of Chester, took down his first-ever Star Speedway NEMA Lites win in convincing fashion. Locke outdistanced the field to score the victory ahead of some heavy hitters, with 2016 champion Jim Chambers, Richie Coy of Haskell, NJ, 2017 champ Dan Cugini of Marshfield, MA, and midget ace Randy Cabral chasing him to the checkers.
Star’s Late Model win went to Kingston veteran Bobby Cabral, who led only one lap all night, but it was the one that counted. Gloucester, MA driver Tom Mackey had led the entire race, but contact from Robby Douglas sent him spinning coming off turn four with the checkers in sight. Cabral ducked to the infield grass to avoid what was once the lead duo, and he led the field under the checkers to score an emotional win. Cabral’s car owner Bobby Webber, Jr. was spending his first Father’s Day weekend since the off-season passing of his dad, Bob, Sr., longtime owner/promoter of the Star oval. The winning owner/driver combination looked to the heavens during the victory lane celebration, dedicating their win to man who had meant so much to both of them.
Like Mackey in the Late Models, Bill Fiske of Chester had victory snatched away on the last lap of the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, when teammate Jim Storace went to the outside and beat him to the checkers by a half car length. Connor McDougal rounded out the podium with a solid third place run.
Barrington’s Dan Sweeney finally shook the monkey off his back in the Roadrunner main event, running away from the field to collect his first win of the 2018 season. Aaron Day took second place honors, with John Boomhower of Epping getting his best finish of the year in third.
Seabrook racer Brandon Flanders picked up his first career victory in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter main event, holding off two-time winner Cody Hodgdon and Joe Roberts, Jr. to take down the victory.
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May 6th, 2018
Travis Benjamin prevails in PASS North Super Late Model thriller at Star Speedway
Pro All Stars Series PR
Epping, NH – Defending Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Model champion Travis Benjamin of Belfast, Maine nailed down his first race victory of the season, prevailing in a close battle versus Reid Lanpher to earn top honors in Saturday night’s Support 50 Legs 150 at Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire.
Benjamin’s paint-swapping battle with Lanpher was just the final entertaining duel on the racy quarter-mile oval for the lead. The Weirs GMC-sponsored racer turned back other challengers during the 150-lapper, most notably from Johnny Clark and Joe Squeglia, Jr.
Clark, a six-time PASS North Super Late Model champion, looked like he had a shot at ending his recent dry spell as he swapped the early lead in the race. Squeglia, a proven winner in many stock car classes at Star Speedway, battled Clark for the lead and was still racing with the top-five when he was forced out of the event.
A long, paint-swapping battle for supremacy in the closing laps wildly entertained observers. Lanpher managed to inch ahead of Benjamin briefly while racing in the outside groove several times, but in the end the veteran Petit Motorsports driver prevailed.
Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. of Hudson, New Hampshire made an impressive charge into third position late in the race. Polewarczyk came out on top after racing hard against Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Clark crossed the finish line in fifth position. Two-time PASS North Super Late Model champion DJ Shaw, Derek Griffith, John Peters, six-time champ Ben Rowe and Glen Luce rounded out the top ten.
The next PASS North Super Late Model event is scheduled for Sunday, May 10 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. For more information visit proallstarsseries.com or call (207) 539-8865.
Results from the Support 50 Legs 150 Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Model race at Star Speedway; Epping, New Hampshire; showing finishing position, car number, driver’s name, driver’s hometown:
PASS North Super Late Model (150 laps) 1 7 Travis Benjamin, Belfast, ME; 2 59 Reid Lanpher, Manchester, ME; 3 97 Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH; 4 35 Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA; 5 54 Johnny Clark, Farmingdale, ME; 6 60 DJ Shaw, Center Conway, NH; 7 12 Derek Griffith, Hudson, NH; 8 51 John Peters, Westbrook, ME; 9 4 Ben Rowe, Turner, ME; 10 7 Glen Luce, Turner, ME; 11 00 Bryan Kruczek, Newmarket, NH; 12 40 Nick Sweet, Barre, VT; 13 41 Tracy Gordon, Strong, ME; 14 94 Garrett Hall, Scarborough, ME; 15 03 Joe Squeglia, Jr., Derry, NH; 16 15 Mike Hopkins, Hermon, ME; 17 5 Dillon Moltz, Waterford, CT; 18 16 Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME; 19 23 Glenn Martel, Belmont, NH.
Travis Benjamin prevails in PASS North Super Late Model thriller at Star Speedway
Pro All Stars Series PR
Epping, NH – Defending Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Model champion Travis Benjamin of Belfast, Maine nailed down his first race victory of the season, prevailing in a close battle versus Reid Lanpher to earn top honors in Saturday night’s Support 50 Legs 150 at Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire.
Benjamin’s paint-swapping battle with Lanpher was just the final entertaining duel on the racy quarter-mile oval for the lead. The Weirs GMC-sponsored racer turned back other challengers during the 150-lapper, most notably from Johnny Clark and Joe Squeglia, Jr.
Clark, a six-time PASS North Super Late Model champion, looked like he had a shot at ending his recent dry spell as he swapped the early lead in the race. Squeglia, a proven winner in many stock car classes at Star Speedway, battled Clark for the lead and was still racing with the top-five when he was forced out of the event.
A long, paint-swapping battle for supremacy in the closing laps wildly entertained observers. Lanpher managed to inch ahead of Benjamin briefly while racing in the outside groove several times, but in the end the veteran Petit Motorsports driver prevailed.
Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. of Hudson, New Hampshire made an impressive charge into third position late in the race. Polewarczyk came out on top after racing hard against Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Clark crossed the finish line in fifth position. Two-time PASS North Super Late Model champion DJ Shaw, Derek Griffith, John Peters, six-time champ Ben Rowe and Glen Luce rounded out the top ten.
The next PASS North Super Late Model event is scheduled for Sunday, May 10 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine. For more information visit proallstarsseries.com or call (207) 539-8865.
Results from the Support 50 Legs 150 Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Model race at Star Speedway; Epping, New Hampshire; showing finishing position, car number, driver’s name, driver’s hometown:
PASS North Super Late Model (150 laps) 1 7 Travis Benjamin, Belfast, ME; 2 59 Reid Lanpher, Manchester, ME; 3 97 Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH; 4 35 Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA; 5 54 Johnny Clark, Farmingdale, ME; 6 60 DJ Shaw, Center Conway, NH; 7 12 Derek Griffith, Hudson, NH; 8 51 John Peters, Westbrook, ME; 9 4 Ben Rowe, Turner, ME; 10 7 Glen Luce, Turner, ME; 11 00 Bryan Kruczek, Newmarket, NH; 12 40 Nick Sweet, Barre, VT; 13 41 Tracy Gordon, Strong, ME; 14 94 Garrett Hall, Scarborough, ME; 15 03 Joe Squeglia, Jr., Derry, NH; 16 15 Mike Hopkins, Hermon, ME; 17 5 Dillon Moltz, Waterford, CT; 18 16 Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME; 19 23 Glenn Martel, Belmont, NH.
January 26th, 2018
Star's Webber Sr. Fought a Good Fight Right to the End
A www.tachneedle.com article – Mike Twist
When someone would first meet race track owner Bob Webber, Sr., the last word that they might use to describe him would be fighter. After all, he was soft spoken and full of racing wisdom. I personally knew him for about two-thirds of my own life and I don’t think that I ever walked away from a conversation with him without learning something new or looking at something that I already knew in a different way.
Yet, the owner of Star Speedway and Hudson Speedway was full of fight. He fought to turn two New Hampshire racetracks with a ton of history into modern age venues of entertainment. He fought against the tide of area development to keep the tracks open and successful even as property values rose and area transplants would prefer fewer racetracks and more strip malls. Finally, he fought like hell against his biggest foe – the nasty disease of leukemia. On Friday afternoon though, the fight was over and Webber went to rest in peace.
Webber bought Star Speedway in the early 1980’s and Hudson Speedway some time after that. Both are good old-fashioned quarter-mile bullring tracks. Both had rich history with racing greats like Ollie Silva, Fred Brown, Bentley Warren and Mike Murphy winning more than their fair share of races at the two tracks. Under Webber’s leadership, new generations of drivers prospered at the two tracks. Men like Babe Branscomb, Pete Fiandaca, Eric Hudson, Mike Weeden, Bobby Cabral and Jon McKennedy won races and championships there.
Just about every type of oval track racecar competed at one or both of Webber’s two tracks throughout the years. Supermodifieds, midgets and even dwarf cars represented the open wheel faction. Pro Stocks/Super Late Models and then Outlaw Late Models all took turns headlining the show, the Star/Hudson exclusive class of “Bug Light Lightnings” were popular in the 1980’s and 1990’s, there were legendary days of Mini Stock and Roadrunner races there and tours such as the old NASCAR Busch Grand National North Series, PASS North Super Late Models, Granite State Pro Stock Series and North East Mini Stock Tour all stopped at Star.
Webber kept the Star Classic as one of the most prestigious Supermodifieds shows in the country and started a new tradition in the Halloween Howler – an endure races that drew cars fresh off the street to compete by the dozens and eventually hundreds every October.
Webber was a great judge of racing talent. From time to time, he would witness a young driver competing at Star and predict a big future ahead for that racer. Bobby Santos, III and Andy Seuss were two drivers in particular who caught Webber’s eye early. Both raced at Star in their teen years. Both grew up to become national champions in various disciplines of the sport.
Even as his health declined, Webber made it to the racetrack as often as he could. You may have found him helping to run the show from the control tower on a good night. You might have found him sitting behind the wheel of his truck in the infield or pit area on a night when it hurt too much to get around. Either place was a good spot to chat with him about racing past and present. It was rare to find him sitting by himself wherever he was at the racetrack. Old friends always found their way to where he was.
Nearly 30 years ago, Webber was one of the first people who I met behind the scenes in racing. I hope that I may have become one of those old friends of his. He earned my respect early on, but more importantly earned the respect of my late father as we raced at both Star and Hudson with enduro cars and Strictly Stocks in the early 1990’s. My father, a notable drag racer in his younger days, even made his one and only oval track racing start driving a Toyota in an enduro race at Star. Webber made us feel like those two tracks were our home and we enjoyed that home very much. In 1992, we represented Hudson Speedway as part of the Racearama Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. At the time, it was by far the biggest accomplishment in my racing career that Webber would select us to take part in the then prestigious show.
Webber has left his two tracks in capable hands. His son, Bobby, Jr., once a promising racecar driver himself, has served as the promoter at both venues in recent years. Bobby described his father as his hero and best friend in a social media post on Friday.
Although Webber’s loss will no doubt be the greatest for his family, it will also be felt strongly by the entire racing community. Above all else, Webber was a nice guy who helped the sport and enjoyed people. He touched many lives throughout his lifetime and will be missed by those throughout the sport.
Star's Webber Sr. Fought a Good Fight Right to the End
A www.tachneedle.com article – Mike Twist
When someone would first meet race track owner Bob Webber, Sr., the last word that they might use to describe him would be fighter. After all, he was soft spoken and full of racing wisdom. I personally knew him for about two-thirds of my own life and I don’t think that I ever walked away from a conversation with him without learning something new or looking at something that I already knew in a different way.
Yet, the owner of Star Speedway and Hudson Speedway was full of fight. He fought to turn two New Hampshire racetracks with a ton of history into modern age venues of entertainment. He fought against the tide of area development to keep the tracks open and successful even as property values rose and area transplants would prefer fewer racetracks and more strip malls. Finally, he fought like hell against his biggest foe – the nasty disease of leukemia. On Friday afternoon though, the fight was over and Webber went to rest in peace.
Webber bought Star Speedway in the early 1980’s and Hudson Speedway some time after that. Both are good old-fashioned quarter-mile bullring tracks. Both had rich history with racing greats like Ollie Silva, Fred Brown, Bentley Warren and Mike Murphy winning more than their fair share of races at the two tracks. Under Webber’s leadership, new generations of drivers prospered at the two tracks. Men like Babe Branscomb, Pete Fiandaca, Eric Hudson, Mike Weeden, Bobby Cabral and Jon McKennedy won races and championships there.
Just about every type of oval track racecar competed at one or both of Webber’s two tracks throughout the years. Supermodifieds, midgets and even dwarf cars represented the open wheel faction. Pro Stocks/Super Late Models and then Outlaw Late Models all took turns headlining the show, the Star/Hudson exclusive class of “Bug Light Lightnings” were popular in the 1980’s and 1990’s, there were legendary days of Mini Stock and Roadrunner races there and tours such as the old NASCAR Busch Grand National North Series, PASS North Super Late Models, Granite State Pro Stock Series and North East Mini Stock Tour all stopped at Star.
Webber kept the Star Classic as one of the most prestigious Supermodifieds shows in the country and started a new tradition in the Halloween Howler – an endure races that drew cars fresh off the street to compete by the dozens and eventually hundreds every October.
Webber was a great judge of racing talent. From time to time, he would witness a young driver competing at Star and predict a big future ahead for that racer. Bobby Santos, III and Andy Seuss were two drivers in particular who caught Webber’s eye early. Both raced at Star in their teen years. Both grew up to become national champions in various disciplines of the sport.
Even as his health declined, Webber made it to the racetrack as often as he could. You may have found him helping to run the show from the control tower on a good night. You might have found him sitting behind the wheel of his truck in the infield or pit area on a night when it hurt too much to get around. Either place was a good spot to chat with him about racing past and present. It was rare to find him sitting by himself wherever he was at the racetrack. Old friends always found their way to where he was.
Nearly 30 years ago, Webber was one of the first people who I met behind the scenes in racing. I hope that I may have become one of those old friends of his. He earned my respect early on, but more importantly earned the respect of my late father as we raced at both Star and Hudson with enduro cars and Strictly Stocks in the early 1990’s. My father, a notable drag racer in his younger days, even made his one and only oval track racing start driving a Toyota in an enduro race at Star. Webber made us feel like those two tracks were our home and we enjoyed that home very much. In 1992, we represented Hudson Speedway as part of the Racearama Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. At the time, it was by far the biggest accomplishment in my racing career that Webber would select us to take part in the then prestigious show.
Webber has left his two tracks in capable hands. His son, Bobby, Jr., once a promising racecar driver himself, has served as the promoter at both venues in recent years. Bobby described his father as his hero and best friend in a social media post on Friday.
Although Webber’s loss will no doubt be the greatest for his family, it will also be felt strongly by the entire racing community. Above all else, Webber was a nice guy who helped the sport and enjoyed people. He touched many lives throughout his lifetime and will be missed by those throughout the sport.
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September 18th, 2017
Brad Babb Wins 2017 Austim Awareness 350 Super Championship
Steve Duphily, Barry Raymond, John Cashman, Bobbo Williams & Kyle Augevich Grab Race Wins On September 16th
A Rich Hayes press release
It was championship night for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers at Star Speedway on Saturday, and although Windham, ME ace Brad Babb held a comfortable lead in the standings headed into the season finale, it was anything but an easy night for Babb and his BWJ Racing team.
The trouble started in qualifying, when Babb got turned and collected the outside retaining wall, nearly ending his night. The crew went to work and made repairs in time for the feature event, where Babb got tangled up with Mike Collins on lap two, sending him back to the pits once again, this time with a flat left front. The championship hopeful rejoined the field at the rear, and immediately started picking his way toward the front. Richard Humphrey had set the early pace, leading the way for the first ten laps before he spun from contention and brought the field under caution. Babb broke into the top five shortly after the restart, while Plaistow’s Steve Duphily slipped past Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME to take over the race lead. Duphily set sail for the next dozen laps, while Babb knocked them off one by one to make his way up to second. With lapped traffic becoming a factor late in the race, Duphily continued to lead, with Babb now just a car length behind. Babb gave it all he had, but his efforts came up just short, as Duphily checkered first to score the win in the season-ending feature event. While Duphily was joined by family and friends for his victory celebration, Babb and his legion of fans gathered to celebrate the 2017 track championship, an impressive result for his rookie season behind the wheel of a 350 Super. Mike Humphrey was third in the finishing order, followed by Mike Keddy, Jim Storace, Mike Collins, Richard Humphrey, Nick Pappas, Nette Humphrey, and Brenna Humphrey.
Former champion Barry Raymond of Hampstead survived a flurry of caution flags to collect the win in the action-packed Omni Electric/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model feature, outrunning the field to score a convincing victory. “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA was second, followed by Chuck Dehney of Pelham, Kevin Kephart of Rutland, MA, and Ben Bosowski.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main saw another impressive performance by John Cashman of Danvers, MA, who passed leader Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA just after the crossed flags, and went on to collect the win. Jim Storace of Kingston was up in the late laps to checkers second, with “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Fushpanski, Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA, Tom Mackey, Mike Williams, Russ Douphinette, Tom Thibeault, and Rob MacRae the rest of the top ten.
Points leader Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA padded his lead with another trip to victory lane in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, with 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, Billy Osborne of Plaistow and Tyler Chase of Sandown second through fifth.
In the L & W Auto Six Shooters, it was rookie driver Kyle Augevich of Fremont picking up his first career win over Joe Roberts, Jr., Eric Waterhouse, Ryan Pitkin, Jamie Holland, Chris Howard, Nate LeClair, Brandon Flanders, Randy Washburn, and Cody Hodgdon.
After a week off, Star Speedway will be back in action on Saturday night, September 30, with championships on the line for the Strictly Stocks, Six Shooters, and Roadrunners. The NEMA Midgets will be in action as well, in addition to the annual running of the Skofield Memorial for dwarf cars.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Brad Babb Wins 2017 Austim Awareness 350 Super Championship
Steve Duphily, Barry Raymond, John Cashman, Bobbo Williams & Kyle Augevich Grab Race Wins On September 16th
A Rich Hayes press release
It was championship night for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers at Star Speedway on Saturday, and although Windham, ME ace Brad Babb held a comfortable lead in the standings headed into the season finale, it was anything but an easy night for Babb and his BWJ Racing team.
The trouble started in qualifying, when Babb got turned and collected the outside retaining wall, nearly ending his night. The crew went to work and made repairs in time for the feature event, where Babb got tangled up with Mike Collins on lap two, sending him back to the pits once again, this time with a flat left front. The championship hopeful rejoined the field at the rear, and immediately started picking his way toward the front. Richard Humphrey had set the early pace, leading the way for the first ten laps before he spun from contention and brought the field under caution. Babb broke into the top five shortly after the restart, while Plaistow’s Steve Duphily slipped past Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME to take over the race lead. Duphily set sail for the next dozen laps, while Babb knocked them off one by one to make his way up to second. With lapped traffic becoming a factor late in the race, Duphily continued to lead, with Babb now just a car length behind. Babb gave it all he had, but his efforts came up just short, as Duphily checkered first to score the win in the season-ending feature event. While Duphily was joined by family and friends for his victory celebration, Babb and his legion of fans gathered to celebrate the 2017 track championship, an impressive result for his rookie season behind the wheel of a 350 Super. Mike Humphrey was third in the finishing order, followed by Mike Keddy, Jim Storace, Mike Collins, Richard Humphrey, Nick Pappas, Nette Humphrey, and Brenna Humphrey.
Former champion Barry Raymond of Hampstead survived a flurry of caution flags to collect the win in the action-packed Omni Electric/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model feature, outrunning the field to score a convincing victory. “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA was second, followed by Chuck Dehney of Pelham, Kevin Kephart of Rutland, MA, and Ben Bosowski.
The Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main saw another impressive performance by John Cashman of Danvers, MA, who passed leader Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA just after the crossed flags, and went on to collect the win. Jim Storace of Kingston was up in the late laps to checkers second, with “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Fushpanski, Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA, Tom Mackey, Mike Williams, Russ Douphinette, Tom Thibeault, and Rob MacRae the rest of the top ten.
Points leader Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA padded his lead with another trip to victory lane in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, with 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, Billy Osborne of Plaistow and Tyler Chase of Sandown second through fifth.
In the L & W Auto Six Shooters, it was rookie driver Kyle Augevich of Fremont picking up his first career win over Joe Roberts, Jr., Eric Waterhouse, Ryan Pitkin, Jamie Holland, Chris Howard, Nate LeClair, Brandon Flanders, Randy Washburn, and Cody Hodgdon.
After a week off, Star Speedway will be back in action on Saturday night, September 30, with championships on the line for the Strictly Stocks, Six Shooters, and Roadrunners. The NEMA Midgets will be in action as well, in addition to the annual running of the Skofield Memorial for dwarf cars.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
September 11th, 2017
Dave Shullick, Jr. Wins 52nd Annual Star Classic
Joe Squeglia, Brad Babb, Kris Schroeder & Dan Sweeney Get Star Classic Support Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Saturday night marked the 52nd annual running of the Star Classic for the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) Supers, and the race attracted one of the biggest fields of the year to the historic quarter-mile Star Speedway.
In addition to the high-powered ISMA Supers, Star’s weekly Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, and Brickyard Roadrunners were in action as well, along with the cars and stars of the Granite State Pro Stock Series, with a 100-lap feature on tap for that group.
The Star support divisions started out the night’s racing action, with a strong 22-car field taking Scottie Frazier’s green flag for the Strictly Stock main. Tom Thibeault of Warner took the early lead, but after a lap two restart, all heck broke loose when polesitter Chris Leone of Epping got turned coming off turn four, with nearly half the field involved in the “big one” that ensued. Haverhill, MA driver “Kaptain Kris” Schroeder took advantage of the mayhem to make his way to the lead shortly after the restart, with 2016 Classic night winner Mike Williams hot on his heels. Despite scoring a championship at Star’s sister track, Hudson Speedway in the Thunder Light division, Schroeder had been 0-for-ever in his Star Speedway Strictly Stock efforts before Saturday. With Williams right in his tire tracks the rest of the way, Schroeder went on to score an emotional win, his first ever at the storied quarter-mile. Williams’ bid for back-to-back Classic night wins fell a few car lengths short, and he had to settle for a runner-up finish, with Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson recovering from an early race flat tire to collect third place honors.
Barrington’s Dan Sweeney was the man to beat in the Roadrunner main, hustling from a ninth place start to outdistance the field to pick up his second straight win. Billy Osborne of Plaistow checkered second, with defending champion Paul Wainwright of Salem taking home third place honors.
After some post-qualifying adjustments reset the results, Joey Scanlon of Salem was awarded the pole position for the Randy Witkum Memorial for 350 Supers, setting fast time aboard the Tom Bowley-owned “Flying Five”. Scanlon parlayed the pole run into another score in the 350 Super Cash Dash, leading the top six qualifiers under the checkers to collect even more bonus money. When the feature event went green, Scanlon once again went to work, moving out to the lead and piling up lap leader money while everyone else gave chase. “Blackjack” held serve for the first half of the race, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell in pursuit aboard the Witkum Brothers Racing entry, fielded by Randy’s dad and uncle, Eddie Witkum, Sr., and his brother Bob, both noted Supermodified pilots in their own right back in the day. Scanlon continued to lead the way until lap 43, when Brad Babb of Windham, ME took an outside run to the lead and went on to victory. Babb, whose maiden voyage in a 350 Super at last year’s Classic netted a runner-up finish, continued his impressive 2017 with another trip to victory lane.
Babb was joined by car owner Bobby Webber, Jr. and his family in victory lane, highlighting the “Winning it for RW Sr.” ribbon that adorns the car’s top wing, dedicating the victory to family patriarch Bob Webber, Sr., who has guided Star’s operation since he took ownership of the facility in 1981.
Another Star Speedway fan favorite, Joe Squeglia of Derry scored top honors in the Granite State Pro Stock series 100-lap main event, outrunning John Peters and Derek Griffith for his second straight Classic night win. Squeglia has been a staple at the storied Epping oval for the past 20 years, racing Street Stocks, Pro Trucks, Outlaw Late Models, and most recently, Pro Stocks to victory lane and championships through the decades. The crew that celebrated his win were clearly no strangers to Star’s winner’s circle.
The highlight of the night was the 150-lap ISMA Supermodified main, which saw Michael Muldoon jump out from the pole to the early lead, looking to score his second New Hampshire ISMA victory of the year. Muldoon clicked of some impressive laps out front, but hometown favorite Jon McKennedy, who cut his racing teeth in the 350 Super ranks at Star over a decade ago, was moving up and knocked Muldoon off the point on lap 48 aboard the P & L Motorsports machine. McKennedy was in control for the next 50 laps, moving out to a comfortable lead in the Lee and Pam Vinal entry as the field sorted out behind. McKennedy continued to set the pace approaching the 100-lap mark when Trent Stephens hit the wall in turn three, bringing the field under a red flag. McKennedy went on to lead the way for the next several laps, but 2015 race winner Dave Shullick, Jr. was on the move and headed to the front. Once he got past McKennedy on lap 122, it was all but over, as Shullick pulled away to score the win by a comfortable margin. McKennedy came home second, with Timmy Jedrzejek third in the Howie Lane machine.
Final finishing order for the 52nd annual running of the Star Classic:
1. Dave Shullick Jr. (95), 2. Jon McKennedy (21), 3. Timmy Jedrzejek (97), 4. Jeff Abold (05), 5. Dan Bowes (25), 6. Russ Wood (9), 7. Chris Perley (11), 8. Otto Sitterly (96). 9. Mike Muldoon (15), 10. Dave Danzer (52), 11. Mike McVetta (22), 12. Moe Lilje (49), 13. Mike Netishen (55), 14. Joe Gosek (00), 15. Dave Duggan (51), 16. Joey Payne (70), 17. Tim Snyder (0), 18. Mark Sammut (78), 19. Trent Stephens (19).
Dave Shullick, Jr. Wins 52nd Annual Star Classic
Joe Squeglia, Brad Babb, Kris Schroeder & Dan Sweeney Get Star Classic Support Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Saturday night marked the 52nd annual running of the Star Classic for the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) Supers, and the race attracted one of the biggest fields of the year to the historic quarter-mile Star Speedway.
In addition to the high-powered ISMA Supers, Star’s weekly Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, and Brickyard Roadrunners were in action as well, along with the cars and stars of the Granite State Pro Stock Series, with a 100-lap feature on tap for that group.
The Star support divisions started out the night’s racing action, with a strong 22-car field taking Scottie Frazier’s green flag for the Strictly Stock main. Tom Thibeault of Warner took the early lead, but after a lap two restart, all heck broke loose when polesitter Chris Leone of Epping got turned coming off turn four, with nearly half the field involved in the “big one” that ensued. Haverhill, MA driver “Kaptain Kris” Schroeder took advantage of the mayhem to make his way to the lead shortly after the restart, with 2016 Classic night winner Mike Williams hot on his heels. Despite scoring a championship at Star’s sister track, Hudson Speedway in the Thunder Light division, Schroeder had been 0-for-ever in his Star Speedway Strictly Stock efforts before Saturday. With Williams right in his tire tracks the rest of the way, Schroeder went on to score an emotional win, his first ever at the storied quarter-mile. Williams’ bid for back-to-back Classic night wins fell a few car lengths short, and he had to settle for a runner-up finish, with Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson recovering from an early race flat tire to collect third place honors.
Barrington’s Dan Sweeney was the man to beat in the Roadrunner main, hustling from a ninth place start to outdistance the field to pick up his second straight win. Billy Osborne of Plaistow checkered second, with defending champion Paul Wainwright of Salem taking home third place honors.
After some post-qualifying adjustments reset the results, Joey Scanlon of Salem was awarded the pole position for the Randy Witkum Memorial for 350 Supers, setting fast time aboard the Tom Bowley-owned “Flying Five”. Scanlon parlayed the pole run into another score in the 350 Super Cash Dash, leading the top six qualifiers under the checkers to collect even more bonus money. When the feature event went green, Scanlon once again went to work, moving out to the lead and piling up lap leader money while everyone else gave chase. “Blackjack” held serve for the first half of the race, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell in pursuit aboard the Witkum Brothers Racing entry, fielded by Randy’s dad and uncle, Eddie Witkum, Sr., and his brother Bob, both noted Supermodified pilots in their own right back in the day. Scanlon continued to lead the way until lap 43, when Brad Babb of Windham, ME took an outside run to the lead and went on to victory. Babb, whose maiden voyage in a 350 Super at last year’s Classic netted a runner-up finish, continued his impressive 2017 with another trip to victory lane.
Babb was joined by car owner Bobby Webber, Jr. and his family in victory lane, highlighting the “Winning it for RW Sr.” ribbon that adorns the car’s top wing, dedicating the victory to family patriarch Bob Webber, Sr., who has guided Star’s operation since he took ownership of the facility in 1981.
Another Star Speedway fan favorite, Joe Squeglia of Derry scored top honors in the Granite State Pro Stock series 100-lap main event, outrunning John Peters and Derek Griffith for his second straight Classic night win. Squeglia has been a staple at the storied Epping oval for the past 20 years, racing Street Stocks, Pro Trucks, Outlaw Late Models, and most recently, Pro Stocks to victory lane and championships through the decades. The crew that celebrated his win were clearly no strangers to Star’s winner’s circle.
The highlight of the night was the 150-lap ISMA Supermodified main, which saw Michael Muldoon jump out from the pole to the early lead, looking to score his second New Hampshire ISMA victory of the year. Muldoon clicked of some impressive laps out front, but hometown favorite Jon McKennedy, who cut his racing teeth in the 350 Super ranks at Star over a decade ago, was moving up and knocked Muldoon off the point on lap 48 aboard the P & L Motorsports machine. McKennedy was in control for the next 50 laps, moving out to a comfortable lead in the Lee and Pam Vinal entry as the field sorted out behind. McKennedy continued to set the pace approaching the 100-lap mark when Trent Stephens hit the wall in turn three, bringing the field under a red flag. McKennedy went on to lead the way for the next several laps, but 2015 race winner Dave Shullick, Jr. was on the move and headed to the front. Once he got past McKennedy on lap 122, it was all but over, as Shullick pulled away to score the win by a comfortable margin. McKennedy came home second, with Timmy Jedrzejek third in the Howie Lane machine.
Final finishing order for the 52nd annual running of the Star Classic:
1. Dave Shullick Jr. (95), 2. Jon McKennedy (21), 3. Timmy Jedrzejek (97), 4. Jeff Abold (05), 5. Dan Bowes (25), 6. Russ Wood (9), 7. Chris Perley (11), 8. Otto Sitterly (96). 9. Mike Muldoon (15), 10. Dave Danzer (52), 11. Mike McVetta (22), 12. Moe Lilje (49), 13. Mike Netishen (55), 14. Joe Gosek (00), 15. Dave Duggan (51), 16. Joey Payne (70), 17. Tim Snyder (0), 18. Mark Sammut (78), 19. Trent Stephens (19).
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September 4th, 2017
“Mad Max” Dolliver Wins The “Big John” DiBurro Memorial Strictly Event
Paul Wainwright, Dan Sweeney, Jim Lowrey, Jr., Rob MacRae, Robbie Bryant & Colin Majowicz Get September 2nd Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
The “Big John” DiBurro Memorial race for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks closed out the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 Series for the year, with “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry winning the battle, and John Cashman of Danvers, MA winning the war.
Polesitter Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA had been the class of the field from the drop of flagman Scottie Frazier’s green flag, but a skirmish with Steve Douphinette 56 laps into the 59-lap run sent both to the back of the pack, and handed the lead over to Dolliver. Defending Strictly Stock champ Cashman had his work cut out for him all night, getting spun twice during the event in the borrowed Joey Ventrillo machine, which was put into service when Cashman’s own ride suffered mechanical failure early in the night. Despite the early and mid-race adversity, Cashman somehow found himself in contention once Erickson and Douphinette fell to the wayside, taking the restart in the third spot behind new race leader Dolliver and Tom Thibeault of Warner. It was Dolliver’s race to lose, and he did nothing of the sort, holding off a resurgent Cashman to collect the big win, with Thibeault scoring his best finish of the year in third. Cashman and team celebrated the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 series championship at the end of the night, with one more goal in sight, the 2017 season title, where he currently holds an eight-point lead over Justin Storace of Kingston.
The Brickyard Roadrunners had two feature events during the night, with defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem taking down the win in the first main. An early race wreck sent leader Chris Fultz and Jay Townsend hard into the frontstretch wall, sending both pitside for the night. Barrington’s Dan Sweeney collected the checkers in the second feature event, with the post-race podium highlighting the same three drivers, Wainwright, Sweeney, and veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow, in both features.
The second annual HMS Vintage Modified Open attracted some impressive racers from the past, with former Star Speedway Supermodified ace Jim Lowrey, Jr. of Tilton taking down the win for the second straight year in his family-owned entry. Lowrey and another longtime Star racer from back in the 1980’s, Ralph Flannery were the class of the field all night, with Flannery taking down the heat race win by less than a car length, and Lowrey taking the spotlight in the main with a convincing win. Flannery led the early going before he gave up the top spot to Lowrey, but things got more exciting than expected on lap 22, when “Super Dave” Morgenstein pushed high coming off turn four, slamming the frontstretch retaining wall. The ensuing impact tore the right front wheel off Morgenstein’s machine, which immediately erupted in flames and eventually spun to a stop well past the start/finish line. The immaculate machine was destroyed in the crash, but the driver walked away shaken, and more importantly, uninjured. Lowrey led the final laps after the restart to collect the win, with Gary Byington of Unionville, CT second in the Art Chartier entry, and Flannery recovering from some mid-race issues to score third.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA won his second Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model feature of the year, outdistancing Joe Dehney of Dracut, MA, and George Maroun of Methuen, MA to collect the victory.
The Northeast Classic Lites put on an entertaining green-to-checker run in their 25-lap feature event, with Robbie Bryant coming from deep in the pack to score the win. Another ‘80’s Star racer, Stew McCormack of Plaistow finished second, with Fremont’s Dylan Bilodeau taking down third.
The fan favorite Star Troopers took part in program as well, with Colin Majowicz of Marlborough, MA following his brother Travis’ lead from a week before and pacing the field across the finish line at the end of the 25-lap run.
Next weekend, September 8-9, it’s the 52nd annual Star ISMA Classic, with qualifying races and 350 Super time trials on Friday, and a full card of feature event racing on Saturday. For information on these or any other upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
“Mad Max” Dolliver Wins The “Big John” DiBurro Memorial Strictly Event
Paul Wainwright, Dan Sweeney, Jim Lowrey, Jr., Rob MacRae, Robbie Bryant & Colin Majowicz Get September 2nd Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
The “Big John” DiBurro Memorial race for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks closed out the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 Series for the year, with “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry winning the battle, and John Cashman of Danvers, MA winning the war.
Polesitter Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA had been the class of the field from the drop of flagman Scottie Frazier’s green flag, but a skirmish with Steve Douphinette 56 laps into the 59-lap run sent both to the back of the pack, and handed the lead over to Dolliver. Defending Strictly Stock champ Cashman had his work cut out for him all night, getting spun twice during the event in the borrowed Joey Ventrillo machine, which was put into service when Cashman’s own ride suffered mechanical failure early in the night. Despite the early and mid-race adversity, Cashman somehow found himself in contention once Erickson and Douphinette fell to the wayside, taking the restart in the third spot behind new race leader Dolliver and Tom Thibeault of Warner. It was Dolliver’s race to lose, and he did nothing of the sort, holding off a resurgent Cashman to collect the big win, with Thibeault scoring his best finish of the year in third. Cashman and team celebrated the MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 series championship at the end of the night, with one more goal in sight, the 2017 season title, where he currently holds an eight-point lead over Justin Storace of Kingston.
The Brickyard Roadrunners had two feature events during the night, with defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem taking down the win in the first main. An early race wreck sent leader Chris Fultz and Jay Townsend hard into the frontstretch wall, sending both pitside for the night. Barrington’s Dan Sweeney collected the checkers in the second feature event, with the post-race podium highlighting the same three drivers, Wainwright, Sweeney, and veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow, in both features.
The second annual HMS Vintage Modified Open attracted some impressive racers from the past, with former Star Speedway Supermodified ace Jim Lowrey, Jr. of Tilton taking down the win for the second straight year in his family-owned entry. Lowrey and another longtime Star racer from back in the 1980’s, Ralph Flannery were the class of the field all night, with Flannery taking down the heat race win by less than a car length, and Lowrey taking the spotlight in the main with a convincing win. Flannery led the early going before he gave up the top spot to Lowrey, but things got more exciting than expected on lap 22, when “Super Dave” Morgenstein pushed high coming off turn four, slamming the frontstretch retaining wall. The ensuing impact tore the right front wheel off Morgenstein’s machine, which immediately erupted in flames and eventually spun to a stop well past the start/finish line. The immaculate machine was destroyed in the crash, but the driver walked away shaken, and more importantly, uninjured. Lowrey led the final laps after the restart to collect the win, with Gary Byington of Unionville, CT second in the Art Chartier entry, and Flannery recovering from some mid-race issues to score third.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA won his second Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model feature of the year, outdistancing Joe Dehney of Dracut, MA, and George Maroun of Methuen, MA to collect the victory.
The Northeast Classic Lites put on an entertaining green-to-checker run in their 25-lap feature event, with Robbie Bryant coming from deep in the pack to score the win. Another ‘80’s Star racer, Stew McCormack of Plaistow finished second, with Fremont’s Dylan Bilodeau taking down third.
The fan favorite Star Troopers took part in program as well, with Colin Majowicz of Marlborough, MA following his brother Travis’ lead from a week before and pacing the field across the finish line at the end of the 25-lap run.
Next weekend, September 8-9, it’s the 52nd annual Star ISMA Classic, with qualifying races and 350 Super time trials on Friday, and a full card of feature event racing on Saturday. For information on these or any other upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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August 27th, 2017
Jim Storace Wins On “Two 2 Go Show” Topless Night
Rob MacRae, Paul Wainwright, Joe Roberts, Jr. & Travis Majowicz Grab Division Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
The highly anticipated Two 2 Go Show Topless Night for 350 Supers highlighted Saturday night’s action at Star Speedway, with Jim Storace of Kingston awarded top honors as the Supers ran wingless for the first time in recent memory.
Garrett Johnson of Cornish, Me led the field to green, but trouble broke out on the initial start when Mike Humphrey caught a wheel and headed off the track into the puckerbrush, ending his night early. Richard Humphrey spun in the ensuing scramble, but he was able to continue when racing resumed. Storace grabbed the lead shortly after the action picked up again, and he was out front for the next several laps before yielding the point to rookie ace Brad Babb of Windham, ME. Babb went on to lead the field under the checkers, but an issue at post-race tech cost him the win. Storace had been best of the rest on the track, which was enough to land him the big trophy for the night. Strafford’s Mike Collins had a solid run to land in the runner-up spot, with Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, Johnson, and Steve Duphily of Plaistow rounding out the top five.
The apparent winner in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA also won the battle on the speedway, but lost the war at tech. The DQ handed the win over to Rob MacRae of Billerica, MA, the second time “Rocket Rob” has posted a win in the Mike White entry this month. “Kaptain Kris” Schroeder of Haverhill, MA collected his best finish of the year in the second spot, with Jim Storace rounding out a solid night with a third place run in the Strictlys. Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA got fourth, with John Cashman of Danvers, MA, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Justin Storace of Kingston, Jeremy Scott of Derry, Kenny Scott of Salem, and Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth rounding out the top ten.
Defending champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright came out on top of the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, outrunning veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow to grab top honors. Jay Townsend of Nashua, points leader Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, and Kody Parker of Epping closed out the top five.
Another first time winner made it to victory lane in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, as Joe Roberts, Jr. of Dover held off all the big guns to post the victory. Veteran “Rockin’ Randy” Washburn of Farmington came home runner-up, with Somersworth’s Jamie Holland taking down third ahead of Ryan Pitkin of Lee, and Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield.
The crowd favorite Star Troopers took part in the weekly meet and greet session before they ran their feature under the lights for the first time ever Saturday night, with Travis Majowicz of Marlborough, MA leading the field across the stripe at the end of the 25-lap run.
Next Saturday, September 2, it’s the annual “Big John” DiBurro 59 for the Strictly Stocks, and just a week later, the 52nd annual Star ISMA Classic. For information on these or any other upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Jim Storace Wins On “Two 2 Go Show” Topless Night
Rob MacRae, Paul Wainwright, Joe Roberts, Jr. & Travis Majowicz Grab Division Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
The highly anticipated Two 2 Go Show Topless Night for 350 Supers highlighted Saturday night’s action at Star Speedway, with Jim Storace of Kingston awarded top honors as the Supers ran wingless for the first time in recent memory.
Garrett Johnson of Cornish, Me led the field to green, but trouble broke out on the initial start when Mike Humphrey caught a wheel and headed off the track into the puckerbrush, ending his night early. Richard Humphrey spun in the ensuing scramble, but he was able to continue when racing resumed. Storace grabbed the lead shortly after the action picked up again, and he was out front for the next several laps before yielding the point to rookie ace Brad Babb of Windham, ME. Babb went on to lead the field under the checkers, but an issue at post-race tech cost him the win. Storace had been best of the rest on the track, which was enough to land him the big trophy for the night. Strafford’s Mike Collins had a solid run to land in the runner-up spot, with Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, Johnson, and Steve Duphily of Plaistow rounding out the top five.
The apparent winner in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA also won the battle on the speedway, but lost the war at tech. The DQ handed the win over to Rob MacRae of Billerica, MA, the second time “Rocket Rob” has posted a win in the Mike White entry this month. “Kaptain Kris” Schroeder of Haverhill, MA collected his best finish of the year in the second spot, with Jim Storace rounding out a solid night with a third place run in the Strictlys. Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA got fourth, with John Cashman of Danvers, MA, “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry, Justin Storace of Kingston, Jeremy Scott of Derry, Kenny Scott of Salem, and Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth rounding out the top ten.
Defending champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright came out on top of the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, outrunning veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow to grab top honors. Jay Townsend of Nashua, points leader Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA, Dan Sweeney of Barrington, and Kody Parker of Epping closed out the top five.
Another first time winner made it to victory lane in the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, as Joe Roberts, Jr. of Dover held off all the big guns to post the victory. Veteran “Rockin’ Randy” Washburn of Farmington came home runner-up, with Somersworth’s Jamie Holland taking down third ahead of Ryan Pitkin of Lee, and Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield.
The crowd favorite Star Troopers took part in the weekly meet and greet session before they ran their feature under the lights for the first time ever Saturday night, with Travis Majowicz of Marlborough, MA leading the field across the stripe at the end of the 25-lap run.
Next Saturday, September 2, it’s the annual “Big John” DiBurro 59 for the Strictly Stocks, and just a week later, the 52nd annual Star ISMA Classic. For information on these or any other upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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August 20th, 2017
Jim Chambers, Anthony Payne & Doug Meservey, Jr. Earn Touring Division Victories
Rob MacRae, John Cashman, Bobbo Williams & Chris Howard Take Star Weekly Checkers
A Rich Hayes press release
Saturday night’s action at Star Speedway included a great night of open-wheeled excitement, featuring the first appearance of the season by the Pro-4 Modifieds, and another visit by the NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lights. Star’s 350 Supers had the night off, but the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, and Brickyard Roadrunners were all in action.
Third generation racer Doug Meservey, Jr. of Dennis, MA was the driver to beat in the Pro-4 Modified main, taking down the checkers in impressive fashion in his family-owned machine. Dana Willis of Hanson, MA picked up the win in the Pro-4 Lites division.
Double-duty NEMA racer Jim Chambers of nearby Atkinson considers Star his home track, and he certainly looked at home in the Midget main, clicking off some impressive laps on his way to a convincing victory over Seth Carlson of Brimfield, MA, and three-time NEMA champion (2013, 2015, 2016) John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA.
In the NEMA Lites main, it was Star Speedway 350 Supermodified regular Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ taking home the win to move himself up a notch among the all-time winners in the Lites Series. “The Tornado” was the 2015 Lites champ, and he was in top form this time out, wheeling the Mike Scrivani entry to victory. Chambers just missed out on the perfect night, wheeling his Lites entry to a solid runner-up finish, with another local, Jake Stergios of Candia finishing up the podium in third. Fourth went to Marshfield, MA ace Dan Cugini, with Ryan Locke of Raymond rounding out the top five. Sixth through tenth were Kevin Iannarelli of Maynard, MA, Ben Mikitarian of Northborough, MA, Meg Cugini of Marshfield, MA, Dylan Duhaime of Loudon, and Jim Cataldo of Sterling, MA.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA broke out of the pack to grab the early lead in the Outlaw main, and he went the distance to collect his first checkered flag of the 2017 campaign. 2015 champ Barry Raymond of Sandown took runner-up honors, with Chuck Dehney of Pelham and 2016 champ George Baldwin of Lowell next across the stripe. Steve “Pinball” Wilmot made his season debut and finished up the top five.
Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA slipped past early leader Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson to take command of the Strictly Stock main, and he went on to post another feature event win. Belfiore held on to checker second, with Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA finishing third. Fourth spot went to Londonderry, NH speedster “Mad Max” Dolliver, with Mike Williams of Epsom, Justin Storace of Kingston, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Jim Storace of Kingston, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, and “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA the rest of the top ten.
Brickyard Roadrunner action once again saw Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA coming out on top, after a side-by-side battle with Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finally netted him the top spot. Williams pulled away to win by several car lengths, with Renfrew, Nashua’s Jay Townsend, 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem, and Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA the remainder of the top five.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters main event brought another new feature winner at the end of the night, as Chris Howard of Epping picked up his first checker of the 2017 season. Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield came home runner-up for the second straight week, with “Rockin’ Randy” Washburn of Farmington third. Jamie Holland of Somersworth came home fourth, followed by Joe Roberts, Jr. of Dover, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Travis Hollins of Milford, Shane Horvath of Northwood, Nate LeClair of Fremont, and Brandon Flanders of Seabrook.
Next Saturday, August 26, it’s the special “Two 2 Go Show Topless Night” for the 350 Supers, as the high-powered open-wheelers will be doing battle without their trademark top wings, along with the Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, and the Brickyard Roadrunners. A 4-cylinder Enduro will round out the program.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Jim Chambers, Anthony Payne & Doug Meservey, Jr. Earn Touring Division Victories
Rob MacRae, John Cashman, Bobbo Williams & Chris Howard Take Star Weekly Checkers
A Rich Hayes press release
Saturday night’s action at Star Speedway included a great night of open-wheeled excitement, featuring the first appearance of the season by the Pro-4 Modifieds, and another visit by the NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lights. Star’s 350 Supers had the night off, but the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, and Brickyard Roadrunners were all in action.
Third generation racer Doug Meservey, Jr. of Dennis, MA was the driver to beat in the Pro-4 Modified main, taking down the checkers in impressive fashion in his family-owned machine. Dana Willis of Hanson, MA picked up the win in the Pro-4 Lites division.
Double-duty NEMA racer Jim Chambers of nearby Atkinson considers Star his home track, and he certainly looked at home in the Midget main, clicking off some impressive laps on his way to a convincing victory over Seth Carlson of Brimfield, MA, and three-time NEMA champion (2013, 2015, 2016) John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA.
In the NEMA Lites main, it was Star Speedway 350 Supermodified regular Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ taking home the win to move himself up a notch among the all-time winners in the Lites Series. “The Tornado” was the 2015 Lites champ, and he was in top form this time out, wheeling the Mike Scrivani entry to victory. Chambers just missed out on the perfect night, wheeling his Lites entry to a solid runner-up finish, with another local, Jake Stergios of Candia finishing up the podium in third. Fourth went to Marshfield, MA ace Dan Cugini, with Ryan Locke of Raymond rounding out the top five. Sixth through tenth were Kevin Iannarelli of Maynard, MA, Ben Mikitarian of Northborough, MA, Meg Cugini of Marshfield, MA, Dylan Duhaime of Loudon, and Jim Cataldo of Sterling, MA.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA broke out of the pack to grab the early lead in the Outlaw main, and he went the distance to collect his first checkered flag of the 2017 campaign. 2015 champ Barry Raymond of Sandown took runner-up honors, with Chuck Dehney of Pelham and 2016 champ George Baldwin of Lowell next across the stripe. Steve “Pinball” Wilmot made his season debut and finished up the top five.
Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA slipped past early leader Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson to take command of the Strictly Stock main, and he went on to post another feature event win. Belfiore held on to checker second, with Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA finishing third. Fourth spot went to Londonderry, NH speedster “Mad Max” Dolliver, with Mike Williams of Epsom, Justin Storace of Kingston, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Jim Storace of Kingston, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, and “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA the rest of the top ten.
Brickyard Roadrunner action once again saw Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA coming out on top, after a side-by-side battle with Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. finally netted him the top spot. Williams pulled away to win by several car lengths, with Renfrew, Nashua’s Jay Townsend, 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem, and Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA the remainder of the top five.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters main event brought another new feature winner at the end of the night, as Chris Howard of Epping picked up his first checker of the 2017 season. Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield came home runner-up for the second straight week, with “Rockin’ Randy” Washburn of Farmington third. Jamie Holland of Somersworth came home fourth, followed by Joe Roberts, Jr. of Dover, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Travis Hollins of Milford, Shane Horvath of Northwood, Nate LeClair of Fremont, and Brandon Flanders of Seabrook.
Next Saturday, August 26, it’s the special “Two 2 Go Show Topless Night” for the 350 Supers, as the high-powered open-wheelers will be doing battle without their trademark top wings, along with the Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters, and the Brickyard Roadrunners. A 4-cylinder Enduro will round out the program.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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August 14th, 2017
Matt Seavey Wins The Jen Garland Memorial 350 Super Event
Steve Douphinette, Bobbo Williams, Eric Waterhouse & Jaxson Filippone Pick Up Support Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Epping, NH - The first annual running of the Jen Garland Memorial for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers brought a strong field of the open-wheelers out, and the 40-lap main event did not disappoint. Defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn came out on top, but the race to get there was quite entertaining.
Rookie contender Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME broke out to the early lead, setting the pace for the first dozen laps with Jon Seavey of Auburn right in his tire tracks the whole time. A spin by Cornish, ME’s Mike Humphrey re-grouped the field for a restart on lap 12, with Seavey getting a tremendous jump that netted him the top spot. A heat winner earlier in the night, Seavey led the way for the next 14 laps, but his brother Matt was on the move, picking cars off one by one as he worked his way up from tenth on the starting grid. Just past halfway, Matt was already up to second and looking for the lead, which he wrestled away from Jon on lap 26 to put the Rod Majowicz-owned machines 1-2 in the running order. The 30-lap mark came and went with the Seavey duo out front, which on any other night would have resulted in a sweep, but a couple of late-race cautions gave Plaistow’s Steve Douphily the help he needed to slip past Jon to take over second in the late laps. Matt went on to easily lead the field under flagman Scottie Frazier’s checkers, with Douphily second and Jon and his orange tuxedo firesuit in for their first podium of the year in the third spot. Fourth went to Brad Babb of Windham, ME, followed by Jim Storace of Kingston, Humphrey, Mike Collins of Strafford, Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Johnson, and Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ.
Former champ Steve Douphinette of Raymond returned to his winning ways in the MLM Diagnostics 2 to Go Show 40-lapper for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, dominating the action to pick up the win. Douphinette dodged a bullet in his heat when a spinning car narrowly missed collecting him, but his feature event was considerably more uneventful. After polesitter Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson dropped out with a front suspension failure as the field formed up for the start, Kingston’s Jim Storace broke out to the early lead. But he was not match for the hard-charging Douphinette, who quickly worked his way past and took control of the race. Once out front, Douphinette was clicking off some impressive laps, leaving the field behind as he went the distance to post the win. Storace battled hard throughout the race to hold on to the runner-up spot, with defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA taking third after a post-race DQ sent Austin Erickson packing. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was fourth in the finishing order, followed by Mike Williams of Epsom, Bobby Bouchard of Salem, MA, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Justin Storace of Kingston, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, and Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem.
Brickyard Roadrunner action saw Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA once again dominate the action, running off to win the feature event by a comfortable margin, leaving the rest of the field to battle for second best. Fresh off a win over at Hudson International Speedway the week before in the Don Hayes Memorial, 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem checkered in the runner-up spot, with Jay Townsend of Nashua scoring another podium in third. Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia and Dan Sweeney of Barrington rounded out the top five.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters saw a new feature winner visit victory lane, as Eric Waterhouse outran the field to score his career first. Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield came home runner-up, with points leader Ryan Pitkin of Lee third. Fourth went to Kyle Augevich of Fremont, followed by Jamie Holland of Somersworth, Chris Howard of Epping, Seabrook’s Adam Knowles, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
After the highly-successful backpack giveaway and pre-race ride-along session with the drivers to celebrate “Junior Fan Appreciation Night”, the Star Troopers held another entertaining 25-lap event for the kids’ division, with crowd favorite “Action Jaxson” Filippone leading the field across the finish line.
Next Saturday, August 19, it’s the return of the NEMA Midgets for the annual Angelillo Memorial, along with the only 2017 appearance by the Pro-4 Modifieds, as well as the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, and the Brickyard Roadrunners.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Matt Seavey Wins The Jen Garland Memorial 350 Super Event
Steve Douphinette, Bobbo Williams, Eric Waterhouse & Jaxson Filippone Pick Up Support Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Epping, NH - The first annual running of the Jen Garland Memorial for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers brought a strong field of the open-wheelers out, and the 40-lap main event did not disappoint. Defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn came out on top, but the race to get there was quite entertaining.
Rookie contender Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME broke out to the early lead, setting the pace for the first dozen laps with Jon Seavey of Auburn right in his tire tracks the whole time. A spin by Cornish, ME’s Mike Humphrey re-grouped the field for a restart on lap 12, with Seavey getting a tremendous jump that netted him the top spot. A heat winner earlier in the night, Seavey led the way for the next 14 laps, but his brother Matt was on the move, picking cars off one by one as he worked his way up from tenth on the starting grid. Just past halfway, Matt was already up to second and looking for the lead, which he wrestled away from Jon on lap 26 to put the Rod Majowicz-owned machines 1-2 in the running order. The 30-lap mark came and went with the Seavey duo out front, which on any other night would have resulted in a sweep, but a couple of late-race cautions gave Plaistow’s Steve Douphily the help he needed to slip past Jon to take over second in the late laps. Matt went on to easily lead the field under flagman Scottie Frazier’s checkers, with Douphily second and Jon and his orange tuxedo firesuit in for their first podium of the year in the third spot. Fourth went to Brad Babb of Windham, ME, followed by Jim Storace of Kingston, Humphrey, Mike Collins of Strafford, Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Johnson, and Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ.
Former champ Steve Douphinette of Raymond returned to his winning ways in the MLM Diagnostics 2 to Go Show 40-lapper for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, dominating the action to pick up the win. Douphinette dodged a bullet in his heat when a spinning car narrowly missed collecting him, but his feature event was considerably more uneventful. After polesitter Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson dropped out with a front suspension failure as the field formed up for the start, Kingston’s Jim Storace broke out to the early lead. But he was not match for the hard-charging Douphinette, who quickly worked his way past and took control of the race. Once out front, Douphinette was clicking off some impressive laps, leaving the field behind as he went the distance to post the win. Storace battled hard throughout the race to hold on to the runner-up spot, with defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA taking third after a post-race DQ sent Austin Erickson packing. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was fourth in the finishing order, followed by Mike Williams of Epsom, Bobby Bouchard of Salem, MA, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Justin Storace of Kingston, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, and Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem.
Brickyard Roadrunner action saw Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA once again dominate the action, running off to win the feature event by a comfortable margin, leaving the rest of the field to battle for second best. Fresh off a win over at Hudson International Speedway the week before in the Don Hayes Memorial, 2016 champ Paul “The Wheelman” Wainwright of Salem checkered in the runner-up spot, with Jay Townsend of Nashua scoring another podium in third. Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia and Dan Sweeney of Barrington rounded out the top five.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters saw a new feature winner visit victory lane, as Eric Waterhouse outran the field to score his career first. Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield came home runner-up, with points leader Ryan Pitkin of Lee third. Fourth went to Kyle Augevich of Fremont, followed by Jamie Holland of Somersworth, Chris Howard of Epping, Seabrook’s Adam Knowles, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
After the highly-successful backpack giveaway and pre-race ride-along session with the drivers to celebrate “Junior Fan Appreciation Night”, the Star Troopers held another entertaining 25-lap event for the kids’ division, with crowd favorite “Action Jaxson” Filippone leading the field across the finish line.
Next Saturday, August 19, it’s the return of the NEMA Midgets for the annual Angelillo Memorial, along with the only 2017 appearance by the Pro-4 Modifieds, as well as the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, and the Brickyard Roadrunners.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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July 31st, 2017
Matt Hirschman Wins SBM 125 For A Record 4th Time
Brad Babb, Rob MacRae & Bobbo Williams Grab SBM VI Night Support Division Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The annual running of the SBM Modified open has become one of the highlights of the year at the Star Speedway, and this season’s edition of the race was no exception, attracting a field that included more than 30 of the top Modified teams from all over the Northeastern US.
The four highly-competitive heat races were won by Todd Annarummo, Max Zachem, Carl Medeiros Jr. and Woody Pitkat, but the main event once again fell to the driver with the most SBM victories on his resume, Matt Hirschman of North Hampton, PA.
Hirschman had three previous SBM victories (in 2012, 2013, and 2016) coming into this year’s race, and the only other driver to visit the winner’s circle in the SBM, Jon McKennedy of E. Chelmsford, MA who won it in the inaugural 2011 edition and again in 2014, was out in Sandusky, Ohio competing in an ISMA Supermodified event. Hirschman has been on an incredible roll of late in open-competition Modified events, having won big money special events at speedways throughout the Northeast, and that roll continued on Saturday, when Hirschman collected his record fourth SBM checkered flag in six tries, and a nearly $7,000 payday including purse money and bonuses.
Steve Masse of Bellingham, MA had led the first 73 laps of the race through two extended green flag runs, but when caution flew at that point, virtually the entire field headed to the pits for fresh rubber. When they returned to the track, Hirschman was inside the top five for the first time, and he quickly made his way to the front from there. Within five laps, Hirschman had taken over the lead, and although he had to survive a rash of restarts over the next several circuits, we was in command the rest of the way. At the checkers, it was Hirschman in for the win, with fellow Pennsylvanian Rowan Pennink runner-up, and 2011 Star Speedway Modified champ Josh Cantara of Alfred, ME third.
The unofficial finishing order was: 1. Matt Hirschman 2. Rowan Pennink 3. Josh Cantara 4. Anthony Nocella 5. Woody Pitkat 6.Tommy Barrett 7. Steve Masse 8. Brian Robie 9. Jon Kievman 10. Max Zachem 11. Les Hinckley 12. Jeff Gallup 13. Chris Pasteryak 14. Andy Seuss 15. Carl Medeiros Jr. 16. Dillon Steuer 17. Dwight Jarvis 18. Joe Doucette 19.George Sherman 20. Todd Annarummo 21. Geoff Gernhardt
22. Matt Galko 23. Earl Paules 24. Richard Savary 25. Andy Jankowiak 26. Kurt Vigeant 27. Mike Holdridge.
Star’s weekly Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds put on a thrilling feature event in the support program, with Windham, ME’s Brad Babb once again coming out victorious. Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, and Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ all spent time out front, but Babb was there when the checkers waved. Payne got a well-deserved runner-up finish, with Collins collecting his first podium of the season in the third spot. Fourth went to Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, followed by Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn, John Burke of Derry, Steve Douphily of Plaistow, and Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA finally shook the monkey off his back in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, picking up his first win of 2017 aboard the Mike White entry, with Kingston’s Jim Storace chasing him across the stripe in the runner-up slot. Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA was third, with defending champion John Cashman of Danvers, MA and Justin Storace of Kingston rounding out the top five.
Bobbo Williams grabbed the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, outrunning 2016 champ Paul Wainwright of Salem, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Jay Townsend of Nashua to make another trip to victory lane.
Next Saturday, August 5, the Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks will be running the Two 2 Go Show MLM Fast 40, along with the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Matt Hirschman Wins SBM 125 For A Record 4th Time
Brad Babb, Rob MacRae & Bobbo Williams Grab SBM VI Night Support Division Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The annual running of the SBM Modified open has become one of the highlights of the year at the Star Speedway, and this season’s edition of the race was no exception, attracting a field that included more than 30 of the top Modified teams from all over the Northeastern US.
The four highly-competitive heat races were won by Todd Annarummo, Max Zachem, Carl Medeiros Jr. and Woody Pitkat, but the main event once again fell to the driver with the most SBM victories on his resume, Matt Hirschman of North Hampton, PA.
Hirschman had three previous SBM victories (in 2012, 2013, and 2016) coming into this year’s race, and the only other driver to visit the winner’s circle in the SBM, Jon McKennedy of E. Chelmsford, MA who won it in the inaugural 2011 edition and again in 2014, was out in Sandusky, Ohio competing in an ISMA Supermodified event. Hirschman has been on an incredible roll of late in open-competition Modified events, having won big money special events at speedways throughout the Northeast, and that roll continued on Saturday, when Hirschman collected his record fourth SBM checkered flag in six tries, and a nearly $7,000 payday including purse money and bonuses.
Steve Masse of Bellingham, MA had led the first 73 laps of the race through two extended green flag runs, but when caution flew at that point, virtually the entire field headed to the pits for fresh rubber. When they returned to the track, Hirschman was inside the top five for the first time, and he quickly made his way to the front from there. Within five laps, Hirschman had taken over the lead, and although he had to survive a rash of restarts over the next several circuits, we was in command the rest of the way. At the checkers, it was Hirschman in for the win, with fellow Pennsylvanian Rowan Pennink runner-up, and 2011 Star Speedway Modified champ Josh Cantara of Alfred, ME third.
The unofficial finishing order was: 1. Matt Hirschman 2. Rowan Pennink 3. Josh Cantara 4. Anthony Nocella 5. Woody Pitkat 6.Tommy Barrett 7. Steve Masse 8. Brian Robie 9. Jon Kievman 10. Max Zachem 11. Les Hinckley 12. Jeff Gallup 13. Chris Pasteryak 14. Andy Seuss 15. Carl Medeiros Jr. 16. Dillon Steuer 17. Dwight Jarvis 18. Joe Doucette 19.George Sherman 20. Todd Annarummo 21. Geoff Gernhardt
22. Matt Galko 23. Earl Paules 24. Richard Savary 25. Andy Jankowiak 26. Kurt Vigeant 27. Mike Holdridge.
Star’s weekly Autism Awareness 350 Supermodifieds put on a thrilling feature event in the support program, with Windham, ME’s Brad Babb once again coming out victorious. Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, and Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ all spent time out front, but Babb was there when the checkers waved. Payne got a well-deserved runner-up finish, with Collins collecting his first podium of the season in the third spot. Fourth went to Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, followed by Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn, John Burke of Derry, Steve Douphily of Plaistow, and Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME.
“Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA finally shook the monkey off his back in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, picking up his first win of 2017 aboard the Mike White entry, with Kingston’s Jim Storace chasing him across the stripe in the runner-up slot. Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA was third, with defending champion John Cashman of Danvers, MA and Justin Storace of Kingston rounding out the top five.
Bobbo Williams grabbed the win in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, outrunning 2016 champ Paul Wainwright of Salem, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Jay Townsend of Nashua to make another trip to victory lane.
Next Saturday, August 5, the Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks will be running the Two 2 Go Show MLM Fast 40, along with the Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaws, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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July 24th, 2017
Dave Helliwell Earns First Career 350 Super Win At Star Speedway In The Timmy Turns 18 Event
John Cashman, James Witkum & Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Pick Up July 22nd Event Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - Another great night of racing action went into the record books at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Salem picking up his first career Autism Awareness 350 Supermodified victory when the “Timmy Turns 18” checkers waved.
Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME broke past polesitter Garrett Johnson to take the lead on a lap two restart, and he quickly opened up a healthy lead while the field sorted out behind. Helliwell was just as quickly picking his way to the front after starting ninth on the field, but the laps were clicking off in a hurry. Humphrey continued to set the pace approaching the crossed flags, but Helliwell had cleared the pack and was closing fast. Hollywood moved to the outside on lap 17, eventually making the winning pass the hard way aboard the Witkum Brothers Racing machine. It was just a matter of time from there, and Helliwell led the rest of the way to flash under Scottie Frazier’s checkers for the $1,999 win. For the second race in a row, points leader Brad Babb of Windham, ME was forced to pit early to replace a busted up nose wing, and for the second race in a row, he charged through the field to score an impressive podium finish, this time runner-up. Humphrey held on to collect a hard-earned third, followed by Auburn’s Jon Seavey, Steve Duphily of Plaistow, John Burke of Derry, Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, and reigning champ Matt Seavey of Auburn.
Defending champion John Cashman of Danvers, MA dominated the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature to make yet another trip to Star’s victory lane, with Haverhill, MA ace Kris Schroeder collecting his best finish of the year in the runner-up slot. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry came home in the third spot, with Salem’s Kenny “Caveman” Scott and Tom Thibeault of Warner finishing up the top five. Sixth went to Jeremy Scott of Derry, followed by Oscar LeClair, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, and Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA.
The special 35-lap Summer Shootout event for the L & W Auto Six Shooters saw James Witkum of Methuen, MA make a strong late-race charge to post the win, with Jason Hodgdon of Seabrook, Jamie Holland of Somersworth, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Randy Washburn of Farmington, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Shane Horvath of Northwood, and Nate LeClair of Fremont next across the stripe.
Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. picked up the checkered flag in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, with Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA, Paul Wainwright of Salem, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, and Jay Townsend of Nashua rounding out the top five.
Next weekend, July 28-29, brings the running of the SBM VI 125-lap Modified open, with many of the top names in the Modified business expected to compete. Along with the Modifieds, the Autism Awareness 350 Supers, Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the Legend cars will be in action as well.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Dave Helliwell Earns First Career 350 Super Win At Star Speedway In The Timmy Turns 18 Event
John Cashman, James Witkum & Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. Pick Up July 22nd Event Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - Another great night of racing action went into the record books at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Salem picking up his first career Autism Awareness 350 Supermodified victory when the “Timmy Turns 18” checkers waved.
Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME broke past polesitter Garrett Johnson to take the lead on a lap two restart, and he quickly opened up a healthy lead while the field sorted out behind. Helliwell was just as quickly picking his way to the front after starting ninth on the field, but the laps were clicking off in a hurry. Humphrey continued to set the pace approaching the crossed flags, but Helliwell had cleared the pack and was closing fast. Hollywood moved to the outside on lap 17, eventually making the winning pass the hard way aboard the Witkum Brothers Racing machine. It was just a matter of time from there, and Helliwell led the rest of the way to flash under Scottie Frazier’s checkers for the $1,999 win. For the second race in a row, points leader Brad Babb of Windham, ME was forced to pit early to replace a busted up nose wing, and for the second race in a row, he charged through the field to score an impressive podium finish, this time runner-up. Humphrey held on to collect a hard-earned third, followed by Auburn’s Jon Seavey, Steve Duphily of Plaistow, John Burke of Derry, Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Anthony Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, and reigning champ Matt Seavey of Auburn.
Defending champion John Cashman of Danvers, MA dominated the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature to make yet another trip to Star’s victory lane, with Haverhill, MA ace Kris Schroeder collecting his best finish of the year in the runner-up slot. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry came home in the third spot, with Salem’s Kenny “Caveman” Scott and Tom Thibeault of Warner finishing up the top five. Sixth went to Jeremy Scott of Derry, followed by Oscar LeClair, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, and Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA.
The special 35-lap Summer Shootout event for the L & W Auto Six Shooters saw James Witkum of Methuen, MA make a strong late-race charge to post the win, with Jason Hodgdon of Seabrook, Jamie Holland of Somersworth, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Randy Washburn of Farmington, Kyle Augevich of Fremont, Shane Horvath of Northwood, and Nate LeClair of Fremont next across the stripe.
Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. picked up the checkered flag in the Brickyard Roadrunner feature event, with Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA, Paul Wainwright of Salem, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, and Jay Townsend of Nashua rounding out the top five.
Next weekend, July 28-29, brings the running of the SBM VI 125-lap Modified open, with many of the top names in the Modified business expected to compete. Along with the Modifieds, the Autism Awareness 350 Supers, Woody‘s Auto Strictly Stocks, Brickyard Roadrunners, and the Legend cars will be in action as well.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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July 17th, 2017
Travis Benjamin Wins PASS Make-A-Wish 150
Matt Seavey, Justin Storace & Dan Sweeney Get Support Divisions Checkers
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - After rain washed out the planned Thursday night Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model program in advance of NASCAR’s NHMS weekend, Star Speedway re-scheduled for Saturday night, netting a perfect summer night for racing as a result.
Although a little light on entries, the PASS race turned out to be a very entertaining event, and for the first time ever at the historic quarter-mile, the series ran their 150-lap main event without a single caution period to slow the action.
Travis Benjamin of Morrill, ME swapped the lead with six-time PASS North champion Johnny Clark of Farmingdale, ME in the early laps, but there was nobody even close the rest of the way. With the laps clicking off in short order, Benjamin lapped all but the top six drivers before the checkers waved to end his dominating run. Defending PASS Super Late Model National Championship Series ace Ben Rowe of Turner, ME was the best of the rest, but even he was more than four seconds behind Benjamin at the finish. Tracy Gordon of Strong, ME took home third place honors over Clark and local favorite Wayne Helliwell, Jr. of Dover.
Star’s 350 Supers went to post with strong field of entries on the track, and the race they put on was clearly the highlight of the night. After a false start sent Anthony Payne spinning to avoid the scramble in front of him and forced a do-over, the nearly full field made it to the halfway mark caution free. Rookie contender Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME led the way for the first seven circuits before yielding the top spot to defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn, who was a man on a mission in the Rod Majowicz machine. Seavey’s mission was a trip to victory lane, and he held off a late-race challenge from Dave Helliwell to make that trip. Helliwell’s strong runner-up effort brought him across the stripe in front of a trio of rookies in the storied Witkum Brothers Racing ride, with two-time 2017 feature winner Brad Babb and fellow Windham, ME racer and 2017 winner Bobby Timmons leading yet another multi-generational racer, Mike Collins of Strafford, across the stripe.
Points leader Justin Storace of Kingston made a statement in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, collecting his fourth feature win of the season in convincing style. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was second across the stripe, with fan favorite Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA rounding out the podium in third.
Dan Sweeney of Barrington slipped past early-race leader Jay Townsend of Nashua to grab the lead approaching the halfway mark in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, and he went on to collect his second checkered flag of the season. Townsend put in a career-best runner up effort, with Bob Williams of Dracut, MA coming home third ahead of Tyler Chase of Sandown and defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem.
Next week, July 22, brings the “Timmy Turns 18” extra-payoff event for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers, along with the Woody’s Auto Strictlys, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Six Shooters, and the Vintage Outlaw Modifieds.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Travis Benjamin Wins PASS Make-A-Wish 150
Matt Seavey, Justin Storace & Dan Sweeney Get Support Divisions Checkers
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - After rain washed out the planned Thursday night Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model program in advance of NASCAR’s NHMS weekend, Star Speedway re-scheduled for Saturday night, netting a perfect summer night for racing as a result.
Although a little light on entries, the PASS race turned out to be a very entertaining event, and for the first time ever at the historic quarter-mile, the series ran their 150-lap main event without a single caution period to slow the action.
Travis Benjamin of Morrill, ME swapped the lead with six-time PASS North champion Johnny Clark of Farmingdale, ME in the early laps, but there was nobody even close the rest of the way. With the laps clicking off in short order, Benjamin lapped all but the top six drivers before the checkers waved to end his dominating run. Defending PASS Super Late Model National Championship Series ace Ben Rowe of Turner, ME was the best of the rest, but even he was more than four seconds behind Benjamin at the finish. Tracy Gordon of Strong, ME took home third place honors over Clark and local favorite Wayne Helliwell, Jr. of Dover.
Star’s 350 Supers went to post with strong field of entries on the track, and the race they put on was clearly the highlight of the night. After a false start sent Anthony Payne spinning to avoid the scramble in front of him and forced a do-over, the nearly full field made it to the halfway mark caution free. Rookie contender Garrett Johnson of Cornish, ME led the way for the first seven circuits before yielding the top spot to defending champ Matt Seavey of Auburn, who was a man on a mission in the Rod Majowicz machine. Seavey’s mission was a trip to victory lane, and he held off a late-race challenge from Dave Helliwell to make that trip. Helliwell’s strong runner-up effort brought him across the stripe in front of a trio of rookies in the storied Witkum Brothers Racing ride, with two-time 2017 feature winner Brad Babb and fellow Windham, ME racer and 2017 winner Bobby Timmons leading yet another multi-generational racer, Mike Collins of Strafford, across the stripe.
Points leader Justin Storace of Kingston made a statement in the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, collecting his fourth feature win of the season in convincing style. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry was second across the stripe, with fan favorite Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA rounding out the podium in third.
Dan Sweeney of Barrington slipped past early-race leader Jay Townsend of Nashua to grab the lead approaching the halfway mark in the Brickyard Roadrunner main, and he went on to collect his second checkered flag of the season. Townsend put in a career-best runner up effort, with Bob Williams of Dracut, MA coming home third ahead of Tyler Chase of Sandown and defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem.
Next week, July 22, brings the “Timmy Turns 18” extra-payoff event for the Autism Awareness 350 Supers, along with the Woody’s Auto Strictlys, Brickyard Roadrunners, L & W Six Shooters, and the Vintage Outlaw Modifieds.
For information on this or any other upcoming event, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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July 3rd, 2017
Steve Douphily Holds Off Champs To Earn Autism Awareness Supermod Win
Jeremy Scott, Bob Williams, Jason Hodgdon, Duane Skolfield & Frank Bryan Blast To Victory On Fireworks Nite
Epping, NH - Steve Douphily of Plaistow became the sixth winner in seven races so far in the 2017 campaign in the Star Speedway Autism Awareness 350 Supers, dominating the early stages of the race, and eventually holding off a pair of 2016 champions, Star’s own Matt Seavey of Auburn, and Lee’s Dave Helliwell of Pelham, to score the win.
Douphily outran polesitter Jon Seavey of Auburn when the race went green, and he immediately began to pull away from the competition as the field sorted out behind. The first caution flew after 18 laps, with Douphily now leading Matt Seavey, with Jon Seavey, Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, and a hard-charging Helliwell making up the top five for the restart. Helliwell continued his march to the front when the action resumed, and when the yellow was back on the track for the stalled machine of Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME some seven circuits later on lap 25, he was up to third after a twelfth place start on the grid. Douphily held serve once again on the race’s final restart, and he went on to lead the field under Scottie Frazier’s double checkers to score a popular win. Matt Seavey, Helliwell, Derry’s John Burke, Brad Babb and Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Jon Seavey, Mike Collins of Strafford, Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME, and Mike Humphrey closed out the top ten.
Although there was plenty of action on the tight quarter-mile during the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, it was at post-race tech where things got really interesting. The top four finishers all failed to make it through inspection, handing the win over to rookie competitor Jeremy Scott of Derry. Scott, who joined the Strictly Stock ranks to compete alongside his dad Kenny this year, collected his first-ever win as a result, with Chaz Briggs of Westbrook, ME awarded the runner-up finish. Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth got third, with Kenny “The Caveman” Scott of Salem and Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA rounding out the top five.
Bob Williams of Dracut, MA jumped out to the lead from a front row start in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, and he led every lap on the way to victory lane. Sandown’s Tyler Chase, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, and defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem were second through fifth.
In the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters feature, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green, setting the pace for the first seven laps while the division’s top guns worked their way to the front. On lap eight, Pittsfield’s Jason Hodgdon ducked to the low side and made the pass, and it was all but over from there. James Witkum of Methuen, MA was up in the late laps to challenge, but at the checkers, it was back-to-back trips to victory lane for Hodgdon, giving him a total of three wins on the year. Witkum scored runner-up honors ahead of Lee’s Ryan Pitkin, Austin Elliott of Rochester, and Flanders.
Chester’s Kevin Merryfield looked to be on his way to career win number two in the Northeast Classic Lites main, but when he encountered heavy lapped traffic inside the five-to-go mark, contact sent him for a spin and dashed his hopes of victory. With Merryfield relegated to the rear of the field, 2016 Classic Lites champ Duane Skofield of Plaistow moved to the point for the restart and led the final few circuits to go home with the win.
Frank Bryan closed out the night by taking the winner’s trophy in the 50-lap V8 Enduro over Scotty Duval and Jean Desilets.
For information on upcoming events, be sure to log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
A Rich Hayes release
Steve Douphily Holds Off Champs To Earn Autism Awareness Supermod Win
Jeremy Scott, Bob Williams, Jason Hodgdon, Duane Skolfield & Frank Bryan Blast To Victory On Fireworks Nite
Epping, NH - Steve Douphily of Plaistow became the sixth winner in seven races so far in the 2017 campaign in the Star Speedway Autism Awareness 350 Supers, dominating the early stages of the race, and eventually holding off a pair of 2016 champions, Star’s own Matt Seavey of Auburn, and Lee’s Dave Helliwell of Pelham, to score the win.
Douphily outran polesitter Jon Seavey of Auburn when the race went green, and he immediately began to pull away from the competition as the field sorted out behind. The first caution flew after 18 laps, with Douphily now leading Matt Seavey, with Jon Seavey, Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, and a hard-charging Helliwell making up the top five for the restart. Helliwell continued his march to the front when the action resumed, and when the yellow was back on the track for the stalled machine of Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME some seven circuits later on lap 25, he was up to third after a twelfth place start on the grid. Douphily held serve once again on the race’s final restart, and he went on to lead the field under Scottie Frazier’s double checkers to score a popular win. Matt Seavey, Helliwell, Derry’s John Burke, Brad Babb and Bobby Timmons of Windham, ME, Jon Seavey, Mike Collins of Strafford, Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME, and Mike Humphrey closed out the top ten.
Although there was plenty of action on the tight quarter-mile during the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock main event, it was at post-race tech where things got really interesting. The top four finishers all failed to make it through inspection, handing the win over to rookie competitor Jeremy Scott of Derry. Scott, who joined the Strictly Stock ranks to compete alongside his dad Kenny this year, collected his first-ever win as a result, with Chaz Briggs of Westbrook, ME awarded the runner-up finish. Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth got third, with Kenny “The Caveman” Scott of Salem and Kris Schroeder of Haverhill, MA rounding out the top five.
Bob Williams of Dracut, MA jumped out to the lead from a front row start in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, and he led every lap on the way to victory lane. Sandown’s Tyler Chase, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia, Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA, and defending champ Paul Wainwright of Salem were second through fifth.
In the L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters feature, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green, setting the pace for the first seven laps while the division’s top guns worked their way to the front. On lap eight, Pittsfield’s Jason Hodgdon ducked to the low side and made the pass, and it was all but over from there. James Witkum of Methuen, MA was up in the late laps to challenge, but at the checkers, it was back-to-back trips to victory lane for Hodgdon, giving him a total of three wins on the year. Witkum scored runner-up honors ahead of Lee’s Ryan Pitkin, Austin Elliott of Rochester, and Flanders.
Chester’s Kevin Merryfield looked to be on his way to career win number two in the Northeast Classic Lites main, but when he encountered heavy lapped traffic inside the five-to-go mark, contact sent him for a spin and dashed his hopes of victory. With Merryfield relegated to the rear of the field, 2016 Classic Lites champ Duane Skofield of Plaistow moved to the point for the restart and led the final few circuits to go home with the win.
Frank Bryan closed out the night by taking the winner’s trophy in the 50-lap V8 Enduro over Scotty Duval and Jean Desilets.
For information on upcoming events, be sure to log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
A Rich Hayes release
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June 26th, 2017
Bobby Timmons, III Stays Grounded, Earns First Career Supermod Victory
Austin Erickson, Dan Sweeney, Jason Hodgdon, Dakota Terrio, Rick Eastman & Scott Porier Celebrate June 24th Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - Another exciting night of racing action went into the record books at Star Speedway on Saturday, with a solid field of Star Troopers opening up the evening’s action once again. For the third time in the three races run thus far for the Troopers, a new face was out front when the checkers waved to end the 25-lap main event.
This time it was second-generation hometown racer Dakota Terrio leading the field to the stripe, in an oh-so-close finish with Billy Eastman of Merrimac, MA. “Action Jaxson” Filippone of Seabrook was third, followed by Larissa Avery of Berwick, ME, Soren Glaser of Merrimack, MA, Cooper Roberge of Milford, Colin Majowicz of Marlborough, MA, Travis Majowicz of Marlborough, MA, and Allyson Avery of Berwick, ME.
In the Autism Awareness 350 Super main event, Anthony “The Tornado” Payne of Fairlawn, NJ jumped out to the early lead, and for most of the race, it appeared that he was well on the way to career win number one. Unfortunately, lapped traffic helped Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME to close in late in the race, and with the checkers in sight, Timmons worked that traffic perfectly to take away the top spot. Timmons was in control from there and led the field across the stripe, making his first career trip to 350 Super victory lane. A disappointed Payne had to settle for runner-up honors, with two-time 2017 winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Pelham, Steve Douphily of Plaistow, Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Matt Seavey of Auburn, and Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME the rest of the top ten.
Chris Leone of Epping led the first eight laps of the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, but when the dust settled, Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA claimed his second win of the year, dominating the second half of the race to easily post the victory. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry grabbed the runner-up finish, with defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA coming home in the third spot. Multi-time Star champion Ron Bolduc of Plaistow claimed fourth, with Kingston’s Jim Storace, Justin Storace of Kingston, Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth, and Dennis Dumas of Raymond finishing up the top ten. Crowd favorite Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA was eliminated in a nasty wreck late in the main, when she got turned around on the front straightaway, and got collected as the field scattered to avoid her spinning racer. Fushpanski was uninjured in the incident, but same could not be said for her ride, which was brought back to the pit area by a pair of wreckers.
Dan Sweeney of Barrington finally shook the bad luck that has plagued his 2017 season, making his first visit of the year to the winner’s circle in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event. Veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow, Tyler Chase of Sandown, Bob Williams of Dracut, MA, and Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA closed out the top five. Sixth through tenth went to Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., defending champion Paul Wainwright of Salem, Melinda McCarthy of Haverhill, MA, Joe Holden of Pelham, and Manchester’s Josh Demers.
Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield debuted a brand new car for this week’s L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter action, and he did it in style, starting the night out with a strong heat race win, and ending it with his second feature win of the 2017 campaign. Randy Washburn of Farmington was the best of the rest in the runner-up slot, followed by Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersworth, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Austin Elliott of Rochester, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
The Senior Tour Auto Racers were on hand for a special appearance, with Rick Eastman winning the Sportsman portion of the program, and Scott Porier taking down the Modified win. James Allen took a wild ride during the Mod main, slamming the frontstretch wall and heavily damaging his beautiful 1960’s Ford Mustang-bodied machine in the process. Allen was unhurt in the single-car incident.
To keep up with the latest news or for information on upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Bobby Timmons, III Stays Grounded, Earns First Career Supermod Victory
Austin Erickson, Dan Sweeney, Jason Hodgdon, Dakota Terrio, Rick Eastman & Scott Porier Celebrate June 24th Victories
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - Another exciting night of racing action went into the record books at Star Speedway on Saturday, with a solid field of Star Troopers opening up the evening’s action once again. For the third time in the three races run thus far for the Troopers, a new face was out front when the checkers waved to end the 25-lap main event.
This time it was second-generation hometown racer Dakota Terrio leading the field to the stripe, in an oh-so-close finish with Billy Eastman of Merrimac, MA. “Action Jaxson” Filippone of Seabrook was third, followed by Larissa Avery of Berwick, ME, Soren Glaser of Merrimack, MA, Cooper Roberge of Milford, Colin Majowicz of Marlborough, MA, Travis Majowicz of Marlborough, MA, and Allyson Avery of Berwick, ME.
In the Autism Awareness 350 Super main event, Anthony “The Tornado” Payne of Fairlawn, NJ jumped out to the early lead, and for most of the race, it appeared that he was well on the way to career win number one. Unfortunately, lapped traffic helped Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME to close in late in the race, and with the checkers in sight, Timmons worked that traffic perfectly to take away the top spot. Timmons was in control from there and led the field across the stripe, making his first career trip to 350 Super victory lane. A disappointed Payne had to settle for runner-up honors, with two-time 2017 winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME rounding out the podium in third. Fourth went to Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, with Dave “Hollywood” Helliwell of Pelham, Steve Douphily of Plaistow, Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME, Mike Collins of Strafford, Matt Seavey of Auburn, and Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME the rest of the top ten.
Chris Leone of Epping led the first eight laps of the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature, but when the dust settled, Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA claimed his second win of the year, dominating the second half of the race to easily post the victory. “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry grabbed the runner-up finish, with defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA coming home in the third spot. Multi-time Star champion Ron Bolduc of Plaistow claimed fourth, with Kingston’s Jim Storace, Justin Storace of Kingston, Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Scott Wiggin of Portsmouth, and Dennis Dumas of Raymond finishing up the top ten. Crowd favorite Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA was eliminated in a nasty wreck late in the main, when she got turned around on the front straightaway, and got collected as the field scattered to avoid her spinning racer. Fushpanski was uninjured in the incident, but same could not be said for her ride, which was brought back to the pit area by a pair of wreckers.
Dan Sweeney of Barrington finally shook the bad luck that has plagued his 2017 season, making his first visit of the year to the winner’s circle in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event. Veteran Billy Osborne of Plaistow, Tyler Chase of Sandown, Bob Williams of Dracut, MA, and Jason Dick of Georgetown, MA closed out the top five. Sixth through tenth went to Candia’s Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., defending champion Paul Wainwright of Salem, Melinda McCarthy of Haverhill, MA, Joe Holden of Pelham, and Manchester’s Josh Demers.
Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield debuted a brand new car for this week’s L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter action, and he did it in style, starting the night out with a strong heat race win, and ending it with his second feature win of the 2017 campaign. Randy Washburn of Farmington was the best of the rest in the runner-up slot, followed by Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersworth, Ryan Pitkin of Lee, Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Austin Elliott of Rochester, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Brandon Flanders of Seabrook, and Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
The Senior Tour Auto Racers were on hand for a special appearance, with Rick Eastman winning the Sportsman portion of the program, and Scott Porier taking down the Modified win. James Allen took a wild ride during the Mod main, slamming the frontstretch wall and heavily damaging his beautiful 1960’s Ford Mustang-bodied machine in the process. Allen was unhurt in the single-car incident.
To keep up with the latest news or for information on upcoming events, log on to our website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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June 19th, 2017
Paul Scally Steals The Show On NEMA Nite
Ben Mikitarian, George Baldwin, Justin Storace, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., Ryan Pitkin & Cooper Roberge Enjoy The Spoils Of Victory At Star On June 17th
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The second 2017 appearance of the Northeast Midget Association (NEMA) Midgets and NEMA Lites highlighted Saturday night’s program at the historic Star Speedway, and it was double-duty driver Paul Scally of Raynham, MA who was the hottest Midget driver of the bunch.
The longtime veteran found trouble just three laps into the Lites main, spinning in turn three to avoid trouble ahead, and he ended up flipped over on his left side when the dust settled. Just as track safety officials arrived on the scene to right his overturned racer, flames erupted from the engine compartment. Quick work by the Speedway Safety Services crew had things under control shortly thereafter, but Scally was still the hottest thing at the track as the night wore on. When the full-sized Midgets hit the track, Scally jumped out from the pole to take the early lead, and then went flag-to-flag to score his first ever NEMA Midget win in convincing fashion. Alan Chambers of nearby Atkinson, a former 350 Super competitor at Star, checkered second after nearly getting past Scally on a late-race restart, with third-generation racer Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA taking third place honors. Fourth went to Brimfield, CT’s Seth Carlson, with Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT rounding out the top five.
In the NEMA Lites main, it was Ben Mikitarian of Southborough, MA who matched Scally’s feat, jumping out to lead from green to checker to collect his first career feature event win. In addition to his sixth place finish in the NEMA main, Atkinson’s Jimmy Chambers collected a solid runner-up finish in the Lites feature event.
Defending Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model champion George Baldwin of Lowell, MA reached a milestone on Saturday night, collecting his 50th career checkered flag at the storied Epping quarter-mile. “Gentleman George” has raced and won in everything from Street Stocks to Modifieds, and he strengthened his points lead in the quest for back to back Outlaw titles with the victory.
Kingston’s Justin Storace made a late-race charge to get past third-generation racer “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock win, his third checkered flag of the early season. Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA backed up his win from a week earlier with a solid runner-up effort, with Dolliver rounding out the podium in third. Fourth spot went to veteran Jim Storace of Kingston, followed by Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson, Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, and Chris Leone of Epping.
The Brickyard Roadrunners had one of their toughest runs of the early season, with a pair of red flags slowing the action along the way. When the smoke cleared, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia once again found himself in the winner’s circle, with Tyler Chase of Sandown and Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA rounding out the podium.
Ryan Pitkin of Lee collected another L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature win, with Jamie “Haulin” Holland taking runner-up honors over Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, and rookie Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
Another strong field of Star Troopers opened up the night’s action with an entertaining 25-lap main event, with Cooper Roberge leading the field to flagman Scottie Frazier’s checkered. The kids once again wowed the crowd with side-by-side action throughout the event, which has become one of the highlights of the Saturday night action at Star.
For more information on upcoming events, log on to our new website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Paul Scally Steals The Show On NEMA Nite
Ben Mikitarian, George Baldwin, Justin Storace, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., Ryan Pitkin & Cooper Roberge Enjoy The Spoils Of Victory At Star On June 17th
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The second 2017 appearance of the Northeast Midget Association (NEMA) Midgets and NEMA Lites highlighted Saturday night’s program at the historic Star Speedway, and it was double-duty driver Paul Scally of Raynham, MA who was the hottest Midget driver of the bunch.
The longtime veteran found trouble just three laps into the Lites main, spinning in turn three to avoid trouble ahead, and he ended up flipped over on his left side when the dust settled. Just as track safety officials arrived on the scene to right his overturned racer, flames erupted from the engine compartment. Quick work by the Speedway Safety Services crew had things under control shortly thereafter, but Scally was still the hottest thing at the track as the night wore on. When the full-sized Midgets hit the track, Scally jumped out from the pole to take the early lead, and then went flag-to-flag to score his first ever NEMA Midget win in convincing fashion. Alan Chambers of nearby Atkinson, a former 350 Super competitor at Star, checkered second after nearly getting past Scally on a late-race restart, with third-generation racer Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA taking third place honors. Fourth went to Brimfield, CT’s Seth Carlson, with Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT rounding out the top five.
In the NEMA Lites main, it was Ben Mikitarian of Southborough, MA who matched Scally’s feat, jumping out to lead from green to checker to collect his first career feature event win. In addition to his sixth place finish in the NEMA main, Atkinson’s Jimmy Chambers collected a solid runner-up finish in the Lites feature event.
Defending Omni Electrical/Bosowski Properties Outlaw Late Model champion George Baldwin of Lowell, MA reached a milestone on Saturday night, collecting his 50th career checkered flag at the storied Epping quarter-mile. “Gentleman George” has raced and won in everything from Street Stocks to Modifieds, and he strengthened his points lead in the quest for back to back Outlaw titles with the victory.
Kingston’s Justin Storace made a late-race charge to get past third-generation racer “Mad Max” Dolliver of Londonderry for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock win, his third checkered flag of the early season. Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA backed up his win from a week earlier with a solid runner-up effort, with Dolliver rounding out the podium in third. Fourth spot went to veteran Jim Storace of Kingston, followed by Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo of Methuen, MA, Anthony Belfiore of Atkinson, Kenny “Caveman” Scott of Salem, Tom Mackey of Gloucester, MA, Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA, and Chris Leone of Epping.
The Brickyard Roadrunners had one of their toughest runs of the early season, with a pair of red flags slowing the action along the way. When the smoke cleared, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia once again found himself in the winner’s circle, with Tyler Chase of Sandown and Bobbo Williams of Dracut, MA rounding out the podium.
Ryan Pitkin of Lee collected another L & W Auto Repair Six Shooter feature win, with Jamie “Haulin” Holland taking runner-up honors over Adam Knowles of Seabrook, Jason Hodgdon of Pittsfield, and rookie Scott Byron of Haverhill, MA.
Another strong field of Star Troopers opened up the night’s action with an entertaining 25-lap main event, with Cooper Roberge leading the field to flagman Scottie Frazier’s checkered. The kids once again wowed the crowd with side-by-side action throughout the event, which has become one of the highlights of the Saturday night action at Star.
For more information on upcoming events, log on to our new website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
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June 12th, 2017
John Cashman Wins Strictly Stock Fast 40; Stacey, Renfrew, Jr., Knowles & Walton All Enjoy Star Speedway Victory Lane On June 10th
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The highlight of the night’s racing on Saturday at the historic Star Speedway was the very first event of the night, run to completion before the first heat race had gone into the record books. The race marked the debut of the “Star Troopers”, a class designed for 8-14 year old drivers to get their feet wet.
With governors installed to control the cars’ speeds, and a radar gun manned by division mentor Jay Avery to ensure nobody was outside the allowed limits, the kids toured to famed ¼-mile oval for 25 laps before the “Two to go Show” Scottie Frazier showed them the double checkers with the field finishing up the race in tight formation. The field crossed the stripe with mere inches between cars, and the fans went wild with appreciation as the drivers were interviewed post-race by the voice of Star Speedway, Tyler Morse. The Star Troopers are back on the schedule again next week, be sure to get there early to catch them in action.
In addition to the Star Troopers, there was plenty of other action hitting the track, with freshman driver Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME making a statement with a convincing flag-to-flag run the ended with his first-ever trip to victory lane in the Autism Awareness 350 Super main event. Stacey got out to the lead early, but he had to outrun defending champion Matt Seavey of Auburn, and two-time 2017 winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME to score the win. Steve Douphily of Plaistow and third-generation Super shoe Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME rounded out the top five.
Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA grabbed his first win of the year in the Storace Construction-sponsored, MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 main event for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, outdistancing the field to win by a comfortable margin. Second place honors went to veteran Jim Storace of Kingston, with former Strictly Stock champ Steve Douphinette of Raymond rounding out the podium. Douphinette rebounded to finish third after a hard heat race crash that saw him nearly roll his mount after heavy contact with Jeremy Scott and the front stretch wall.
Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia continued to be the man to beat in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, taking the lead from Tyler Chase of Sandown in the late going, and rolling on to post feature win number four on the season. Veterans Billy Osborne of Plaistow and Bob Williams of Dracut, MA closed out the post-race podium.
Seabrook racer Adam Knowles picked up his first checkered flag of the season in the Six Shooter main event, holding off a gaggle of challengers in the closing laps to post the win. Ryan Pitkin of Lee made a guest appearance in the Chris Howard ride and scored a strong second place finish, with Jason Hodgdon coming home third.
The final feature event of the night was a 75-lap run of the 4-cylinder Enduro competitors, and it was Keith Walton taking down the win over Andrew Harmon and Chris Fultz
John Cashman Wins Strictly Stock Fast 40; Stacey, Renfrew, Jr., Knowles & Walton All Enjoy Star Speedway Victory Lane On June 10th
A Rich Hayes release
Epping, NH - The highlight of the night’s racing on Saturday at the historic Star Speedway was the very first event of the night, run to completion before the first heat race had gone into the record books. The race marked the debut of the “Star Troopers”, a class designed for 8-14 year old drivers to get their feet wet.
With governors installed to control the cars’ speeds, and a radar gun manned by division mentor Jay Avery to ensure nobody was outside the allowed limits, the kids toured to famed ¼-mile oval for 25 laps before the “Two to go Show” Scottie Frazier showed them the double checkers with the field finishing up the race in tight formation. The field crossed the stripe with mere inches between cars, and the fans went wild with appreciation as the drivers were interviewed post-race by the voice of Star Speedway, Tyler Morse. The Star Troopers are back on the schedule again next week, be sure to get there early to catch them in action.
In addition to the Star Troopers, there was plenty of other action hitting the track, with freshman driver Justin Stacey of Hiram, ME making a statement with a convincing flag-to-flag run the ended with his first-ever trip to victory lane in the Autism Awareness 350 Super main event. Stacey got out to the lead early, but he had to outrun defending champion Matt Seavey of Auburn, and two-time 2017 winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME to score the win. Steve Douphily of Plaistow and third-generation Super shoe Bobby Timmons III of Windham, ME rounded out the top five.
Defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA grabbed his first win of the year in the Storace Construction-sponsored, MLM Diagnostics Fast 40 main event for the Woody’s Auto Strictly Stocks, outdistancing the field to win by a comfortable margin. Second place honors went to veteran Jim Storace of Kingston, with former Strictly Stock champ Steve Douphinette of Raymond rounding out the podium. Douphinette rebounded to finish third after a hard heat race crash that saw him nearly roll his mount after heavy contact with Jeremy Scott and the front stretch wall.
Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. of Candia continued to be the man to beat in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, taking the lead from Tyler Chase of Sandown in the late going, and rolling on to post feature win number four on the season. Veterans Billy Osborne of Plaistow and Bob Williams of Dracut, MA closed out the post-race podium.
Seabrook racer Adam Knowles picked up his first checkered flag of the season in the Six Shooter main event, holding off a gaggle of challengers in the closing laps to post the win. Ryan Pitkin of Lee made a guest appearance in the Chris Howard ride and scored a strong second place finish, with Jason Hodgdon coming home third.
The final feature event of the night was a 75-lap run of the 4-cylinder Enduro competitors, and it was Keith Walton taking down the win over Andrew Harmon and Chris Fultz
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June 5th, 2017
Brad Babb Wins Again In 350 Super Action; Barry Raymond, Justin Storace, Bobbo Williams & Randy Washburn Get June 3rd Wins At Star
A Rich Hayes Release
Epping, NH - Brad Babb of Windham, ME continued his early-season dominance of the Star Speedway Autism Awareness 350 Supers, running yet another impressive feature race to collect his second win of the 2017 season aboard the BWJ Racing machine.
Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME led the first three circuits of the main, but Babb blasted past to the lead on lap four, and it was all but over from there. Auburn’s John Burke broke out of the pack several laps later and gave it all he had, but Burke had to settle for second, with Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME rounding out the podium in the third spot. Defending champ Matt Seavey had an eventful night that started with a scary incident in the final pre-race practice, when he got clipped on the backstretch by a spinning car driven by his brother Jon and went sailing off the end of the backstretch, bouncing off the tire barrier at the turn three wall. Both cars suffered heavy damage, and the Rod Majowicz-led crew went to work immediately thereafter, getting Jon’s mount repaired and back out on the track for qualifying, and eventually completing repairs on Matt’s machine in time for the feature event, where he posted a top five finish.
2015 Omni Electrical/Bosowski Property Outlaw Late Model champion Barry Raymond of Sandown was the class of the field in the their main event, scoring his first win of the season when flagman Scottie Frazier waved the double checkers.
Justin Storace of Kingston held off a late-race challenge form Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA to post his second Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature event win of the year, with Storace’s dad Jim keeping the podium in the family with a strong third place run.
Hometown racer Kody Parker had a strong run going in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, leading the first dozen laps with a mirror full of challengers. Parker’s night went south shortly after that when he got spun on the backstretch, collecting 2015 champ Paul Wainwright in a hard crash that put the field under a red flag.
Tyler Chase was sent packing for his part in the incident, with second-generation racer Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. picking up the lead on the restart. Three-time 2017 winner Renfrew would normally be on cruise control from there, but Dracut, MA ace Bobbo Williams managed to find his way past and went on to score his first win of the year. Former Roadrunner champ Billy Osborne of Plaistow took home the third place hardware.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters saw another new face in victory lane this week, as Rockin’ Randy Washburn of Farmington quickly blasted to the lead from fourth on the grid and went the distance to make his first trip to the winner’s circle in nearly two decades. Adam Knowles of Seabrook and Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersworth finished second and third.
Brad Babb Wins Again In 350 Super Action; Barry Raymond, Justin Storace, Bobbo Williams & Randy Washburn Get June 3rd Wins At Star
A Rich Hayes Release
Epping, NH - Brad Babb of Windham, ME continued his early-season dominance of the Star Speedway Autism Awareness 350 Supers, running yet another impressive feature race to collect his second win of the 2017 season aboard the BWJ Racing machine.
Richard Humphrey of Parsonsfield, ME led the first three circuits of the main, but Babb blasted past to the lead on lap four, and it was all but over from there. Auburn’s John Burke broke out of the pack several laps later and gave it all he had, but Burke had to settle for second, with Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME rounding out the podium in the third spot. Defending champ Matt Seavey had an eventful night that started with a scary incident in the final pre-race practice, when he got clipped on the backstretch by a spinning car driven by his brother Jon and went sailing off the end of the backstretch, bouncing off the tire barrier at the turn three wall. Both cars suffered heavy damage, and the Rod Majowicz-led crew went to work immediately thereafter, getting Jon’s mount repaired and back out on the track for qualifying, and eventually completing repairs on Matt’s machine in time for the feature event, where he posted a top five finish.
2015 Omni Electrical/Bosowski Property Outlaw Late Model champion Barry Raymond of Sandown was the class of the field in the their main event, scoring his first win of the season when flagman Scottie Frazier waved the double checkers.
Justin Storace of Kingston held off a late-race challenge form Austin Erickson of Lowell, MA to post his second Woody’s Auto Strictly Stock feature event win of the year, with Storace’s dad Jim keeping the podium in the family with a strong third place run.
Hometown racer Kody Parker had a strong run going in the Brickyard Roadrunner main event, leading the first dozen laps with a mirror full of challengers. Parker’s night went south shortly after that when he got spun on the backstretch, collecting 2015 champ Paul Wainwright in a hard crash that put the field under a red flag.
Tyler Chase was sent packing for his part in the incident, with second-generation racer Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. picking up the lead on the restart. Three-time 2017 winner Renfrew would normally be on cruise control from there, but Dracut, MA ace Bobbo Williams managed to find his way past and went on to score his first win of the year. Former Roadrunner champ Billy Osborne of Plaistow took home the third place hardware.
The L & W Auto Repair Six Shooters saw another new face in victory lane this week, as Rockin’ Randy Washburn of Farmington quickly blasted to the lead from fourth on the grid and went the distance to make his first trip to the winner’s circle in nearly two decades. Adam Knowles of Seabrook and Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersworth finished second and third.
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May 22nd, 2017
John Burke Wins Marco Turcotte Memorial; Baldwin, Dolliver, Wainwright, Renfrew, Pitkin and Noah Korner Get Feature Wins
A Rich Hayes Release
Epping, NH - With the first break Mother Nature provided this year, the 2017 season rolled along at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with John Burke of Derry dominating the action to collect the win in the 40-lap Compact Equipment Services-sponsored Marco Turcotte Memorial 350 Super feature event.
Burke broke out the pack early, and with no cautions to slow the pace, led every lap on the way to victory. Steve Douphily, grandson of legendary Supermodified owner/builder Vic Miller was closing in the late going, and holding off a challenge of his own from defending champ Matt Seavey, but when flagman Scottie Frazier waved the double checkers, Burke was on his way to victory lane.
Duphily scored runner up honors, with Seavey, Anthony “The Tornado” Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, Lance Barthelemy of Fremont, “Super Dave” Sanborn of Tilton, Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, Rookie Justin Stacey of Cornish, ME, opening night winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME, and Anthony Pagliarulo of Groveland, MA the rest of the top ten.
The season-opening Omni Electrical/Bosowski Property Services Outlaw feature event win went to Lowell, MA veteran George Baldwin, who outclassed the field to take down the win over Pelham’s Chuck Dehney. Multi-time champ Ron Bolduc of Plaistow and Rutland, MA’s Kevin Kephart were among the pre-race favorites eliminated in qualifying crashes.
Austin Erickson looked to be on his way to victory lane in the Strictly Stock main event, setting the pace for the first 22 laps of the feature. An untimely encounter with lapped traffic cost him the top spot with two to go, with crowd favorite Max Dolliver moving to the point at the stripe.
Dolliver led the green white checker run that closed out the race, picking up his first win of the season when the checkers waved. Erickson, defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Kingston’s Justin Storace, Jim Storace of Kingston, Salem’s Kenny “Caveman” Scott, Thom Thibeault of Warner, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, Chris Leone of Epping, and Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA closed out the top ten.
Double features were on tap for the Brickyard Roadrunners, with 2016 champ Paul Wainwright making a last lap pass on Jason “Moby” Dick of Georgetown, MA to take down the win in the held-over main event.
Crowd Favorite Bobbo Williams checkered second, with Dick, Melinda McCarthy of Haverhill, MA, Sandown’s Tyler Chase, Billy McCarthy of Haverhill, Matt Boucher of Andover, Jimmy Renfrew of Hooksett, Joe Holden of Hooksett next across the stripe.
Renfrew dominated the regularly scheduled feature event, taking down his second win of the season. Billy Osborne of Plaistow, Billy McCarthy, Boucher, Melinda McCarthy, Dick, Wainwright, Holden, Jon Fultz., and Chailee Parker were the rest of the top ten.
Ryan Pitkin continued his early season domination of he Six Shooters, once again running off to collect the checkers, holding off a race long challenge from Troy Washburn to collect his third win of the year.
Early race leader Brandon Flanders scored third, with Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersorth, Travis Hollins of Milford, Farmington‘s Randy Washburn, Brandon Washburn of Farmington, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Mike Farrington, and fan favorite David Rowdy.
Noah Korner nailed down the NELCAR Legends feature win over Austin Teras and Chris Burgess, while Kevin Merryfield captured his first career checkered fag in the Northeast Classic Lites feature event ahead of Lee’s Justin Harris and Stu McCormick of Plaistow.
John Burke Wins Marco Turcotte Memorial; Baldwin, Dolliver, Wainwright, Renfrew, Pitkin and Noah Korner Get Feature Wins
A Rich Hayes Release
Epping, NH - With the first break Mother Nature provided this year, the 2017 season rolled along at the famed Star Speedway on Saturday night, with John Burke of Derry dominating the action to collect the win in the 40-lap Compact Equipment Services-sponsored Marco Turcotte Memorial 350 Super feature event.
Burke broke out the pack early, and with no cautions to slow the pace, led every lap on the way to victory. Steve Douphily, grandson of legendary Supermodified owner/builder Vic Miller was closing in the late going, and holding off a challenge of his own from defending champ Matt Seavey, but when flagman Scottie Frazier waved the double checkers, Burke was on his way to victory lane.
Duphily scored runner up honors, with Seavey, Anthony “The Tornado” Payne of Fairlawn, NJ, Lance Barthelemy of Fremont, “Super Dave” Sanborn of Tilton, Mike Humphrey of Cornish, ME, Rookie Justin Stacey of Cornish, ME, opening night winner Brad Babb of Windham, ME, and Anthony Pagliarulo of Groveland, MA the rest of the top ten.
The season-opening Omni Electrical/Bosowski Property Services Outlaw feature event win went to Lowell, MA veteran George Baldwin, who outclassed the field to take down the win over Pelham’s Chuck Dehney. Multi-time champ Ron Bolduc of Plaistow and Rutland, MA’s Kevin Kephart were among the pre-race favorites eliminated in qualifying crashes.
Austin Erickson looked to be on his way to victory lane in the Strictly Stock main event, setting the pace for the first 22 laps of the feature. An untimely encounter with lapped traffic cost him the top spot with two to go, with crowd favorite Max Dolliver moving to the point at the stripe.
Dolliver led the green white checker run that closed out the race, picking up his first win of the season when the checkers waved. Erickson, defending champ John Cashman of Danvers, MA, Kingston’s Justin Storace, Jim Storace of Kingston, Salem’s Kenny “Caveman” Scott, Thom Thibeault of Warner, “Rocket Rob” MacRae of Billerica, MA, Chris Leone of Epping, and Michele Fushpanski of Salisbury, MA closed out the top ten.
Double features were on tap for the Brickyard Roadrunners, with 2016 champ Paul Wainwright making a last lap pass on Jason “Moby” Dick of Georgetown, MA to take down the win in the held-over main event.
Crowd Favorite Bobbo Williams checkered second, with Dick, Melinda McCarthy of Haverhill, MA, Sandown’s Tyler Chase, Billy McCarthy of Haverhill, Matt Boucher of Andover, Jimmy Renfrew of Hooksett, Joe Holden of Hooksett next across the stripe.
Renfrew dominated the regularly scheduled feature event, taking down his second win of the season. Billy Osborne of Plaistow, Billy McCarthy, Boucher, Melinda McCarthy, Dick, Wainwright, Holden, Jon Fultz., and Chailee Parker were the rest of the top ten.
Ryan Pitkin continued his early season domination of he Six Shooters, once again running off to collect the checkers, holding off a race long challenge from Troy Washburn to collect his third win of the year.
Early race leader Brandon Flanders scored third, with Jamie “Haulin” Holland of Somersorth, Travis Hollins of Milford, Farmington‘s Randy Washburn, Brandon Washburn of Farmington, Nate LeClair of Fremont, Mike Farrington, and fan favorite David Rowdy.
Noah Korner nailed down the NELCAR Legends feature win over Austin Teras and Chris Burgess, while Kevin Merryfield captured his first career checkered fag in the Northeast Classic Lites feature event ahead of Lee’s Justin Harris and Stu McCormick of Plaistow.
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May 17th, 2017
Second Tri-Track Modified Series Event Added To 2017 Star Schedule
We will be helping our friends with the Tri-Track Open Modified Series and adding on of their premier events Wednesday night August 23rd!
Stay tuned to www.starspeedwaynh.com for more details when they become available.
Second Tri-Track Modified Series Event Added To 2017 Star Schedule
We will be helping our friends with the Tri-Track Open Modified Series and adding on of their premier events Wednesday night August 23rd!
Stay tuned to www.starspeedwaynh.com for more details when they become available.
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May 14th, 2017
Derek Ramstrom Wins PASS Support50Legs 150; Stoehr & Cugini Top NEMA Features; Babb, Storace & Pitkin Earn Star Weekly Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Epping, NH - Despite rainy conditions that were in the forecast for the entire New England region, Star Speedway, Pro All Stars Series (PASS), and Northeast Midget Association (NEMA) officials got together, moved up the race start time, and hustled the show along to get almost the entire program into the record books before the rains came.
Derek Ramstrom of West Boylston, MA was the man to beat in the PASS Super Late Model main, picking up the win in impressive fashion to collect his first victory of the 2017 season in the Support 50 Legs 150 feature event. Ramstrom outran former Star Speedway champion Joe Squeglia of Derry to easily lead the first half of the race, but things got interesting later in the event, when Berwick, ME ace Joey Doiron moved past Squeglia, and closed in to challenge Ramstrom for the top spot. The pair battled side by side, with Doiron even leading a few laps at the scoring stripe, but Ramstrom continued to set the pace as the race reached the century mark. The lead pair made contact in turn three shortly thereafter, with Travis Benjamin of Belfast, ME making a three-wide move to the low side and coming away with the lead. Ramstrom dug deep and made his way back to the lead with the help of a couple of late race restarts, taking the checkers at the head of the field at the close of the 150-lap grind. Benjamin, six-time series champ Ben Rowe of Turner, ME, Hudson, NH’s Joey Polewarczyk, and Doiron rounded out the top five.
In the NEMA Midget main, third-generation racer Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA smoked the competition, leading flag-to-flag to score his first win of the 2017 season in the Bertrand Motorsports entry. It was Stoehr’s second straight win in the event, with local favorites, brothers Jim and Alan Chambers of nearby Atkinson, rounding out the podium in second and third. Fourth spot went to Seth Carlson of Brimfield, MA, followed by Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT, multi-time NEMA champ and Star feature winner Randy Cabral of Plymouth, MA, Kyle Hamilton of Plainfield, IN, defending champ John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA, Paul Scally of Raynham, MA, and Ryan Bigelow of East Hampton, CT.
Former Star Speedway Modified winner Kevin Iannarelli of Maynard, MA looked to be the best of the bunch in the NEMA Lites feature, but a post-race disqualification took away his feature winning effort. Danny Cugini of Marshfield, MA was inches away from Iannarelli’s bumper at the checkers, but was eventually awarded the win. Right behind Cugini in the finishing order was Jim Chambers, who was runner-up in both the NEMA and NEMA Lites features. Jim Cataldo of Sterling, MA, Plainfield, Indiana’s Kyle Hamilton, Ben Mikitarian of Southborough, MA, Jeff Locke of Raymond, Randy Cabral, Paul Scally, Deerfield’s Dennis O’Brien, and Ryan Locke of Raymond closed out the top ten.
Star’s weekly 350 Supermodifieds opened up their 2017 season with an entertaining race that saw rookie contender Brad Babb outrun the field in impressive fashion to post his first career win aboard the BWJ Racing entry with “crew chief” and former ISMA Rookie of the Year Mike Ordway, Jr. joining in the post-race victory lane festivities.
Kingston’s Jim Storace topped the Strictly Stock main over his son Justin, winner of the 2nd annual Bunny Brawl feature event just a few weeks before. Second-generation racer Anthony Belfiore checkered third ahead of Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo and Kris Schroeder.
Ryan Pitkin of Lee became the first two-time winner of the 2017 season with a dominating win in the Six Shooter feature event, backing up his Bunny Brawl win with a second trip to victory lane, beating 2016 feature winner Jamie Holland of Somersworth to the stripe for the win.
The Roadrunner main event was the only one lost to the weather, as the advancing showers caused postponement of their main event. Double features will be on tap next week for all Roadrunner teams signed in for Saturday’s races.
For more information on upcoming events, log on to our new website at www.starspeedwaynh.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Derek Ramstrom Wins PASS Support50Legs 150; Stoehr & Cugini Top NEMA Features; Babb, Storace & Pitkin Earn Star Weekly Victories
A Rich Hayes press release
Epping, NH - Despite rainy conditions that were in the forecast for the entire New England region, Star Speedway, Pro All Stars Series (PASS), and Northeast Midget Association (NEMA) officials got together, moved up the race start time, and hustled the show along to get almost the entire program into the record books before the rains came.
Derek Ramstrom of West Boylston, MA was the man to beat in the PASS Super Late Model main, picking up the win in impressive fashion to collect his first victory of the 2017 season in the Support 50 Legs 150 feature event. Ramstrom outran former Star Speedway champion Joe Squeglia of Derry to easily lead the first half of the race, but things got interesting later in the event, when Berwick, ME ace Joey Doiron moved past Squeglia, and closed in to challenge Ramstrom for the top spot. The pair battled side by side, with Doiron even leading a few laps at the scoring stripe, but Ramstrom continued to set the pace as the race reached the century mark. The lead pair made contact in turn three shortly thereafter, with Travis Benjamin of Belfast, ME making a three-wide move to the low side and coming away with the lead. Ramstrom dug deep and made his way back to the lead with the help of a couple of late race restarts, taking the checkers at the head of the field at the close of the 150-lap grind. Benjamin, six-time series champ Ben Rowe of Turner, ME, Hudson, NH’s Joey Polewarczyk, and Doiron rounded out the top five.
In the NEMA Midget main, third-generation racer Avery Stoehr of Lakeville, MA smoked the competition, leading flag-to-flag to score his first win of the 2017 season in the Bertrand Motorsports entry. It was Stoehr’s second straight win in the event, with local favorites, brothers Jim and Alan Chambers of nearby Atkinson, rounding out the podium in second and third. Fourth spot went to Seth Carlson of Brimfield, MA, followed by Todd Bertrand of Danielson, CT, multi-time NEMA champ and Star feature winner Randy Cabral of Plymouth, MA, Kyle Hamilton of Plainfield, IN, defending champ John Zych, Jr. of Mendon, MA, Paul Scally of Raynham, MA, and Ryan Bigelow of East Hampton, CT.
Former Star Speedway Modified winner Kevin Iannarelli of Maynard, MA looked to be the best of the bunch in the NEMA Lites feature, but a post-race disqualification took away his feature winning effort. Danny Cugini of Marshfield, MA was inches away from Iannarelli’s bumper at the checkers, but was eventually awarded the win. Right behind Cugini in the finishing order was Jim Chambers, who was runner-up in both the NEMA and NEMA Lites features. Jim Cataldo of Sterling, MA, Plainfield, Indiana’s Kyle Hamilton, Ben Mikitarian of Southborough, MA, Jeff Locke of Raymond, Randy Cabral, Paul Scally, Deerfield’s Dennis O’Brien, and Ryan Locke of Raymond closed out the top ten.
Star’s weekly 350 Supermodifieds opened up their 2017 season with an entertaining race that saw rookie contender Brad Babb outrun the field in impressive fashion to post his first career win aboard the BWJ Racing entry with “crew chief” and former ISMA Rookie of the Year Mike Ordway, Jr. joining in the post-race victory lane festivities.
Kingston’s Jim Storace topped the Strictly Stock main over his son Justin, winner of the 2nd annual Bunny Brawl feature event just a few weeks before. Second-generation racer Anthony Belfiore checkered third ahead of Joey “The Jet” Ventrillo and Kris Schroeder.
Ryan Pitkin of Lee became the first two-time winner of the 2017 season with a dominating win in the Six Shooter feature event, backing up his Bunny Brawl win with a second trip to victory lane, beating 2016 feature winner Jamie Holland of Somersworth to the stripe for the win.
The Roadrunner main event was the only one lost to the weather, as the advancing showers caused postponement of their main event. Double features will be on tap next week for all Roadrunner teams signed in for Saturday’s races.
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May 11, 2017
Big Month Continues For PASS North With Star And Montmagny On Tap
A PASS Release
NAPLES, ME (May 11) – The next two weekends of action loom large for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models with races in New England and Canada. And perhaps more importantly, the chance for an international cast of drivers to get locked into August’s 44th Annual Oxford 250 and the chance to win over $25,000.
Following a rainy weekend off, attention focuses back on the rescheduled Support 50 Legs 150 at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway. Saturday afternoon’s Support 50 Legs 150 will help raise awareness in providing amputees with the necessary care and prosthetics, that they could not otherwise afford, and to help them live a happier and healthier life.
Former Oxford 250 winner, Glen Luce, leads a pair of former series champions that are tied for second in points, Ben Rowe and DJ Shaw, by 25 points heading to this weekend’s 150 lapper at Star. But, Dave Farrington, Jr., Garrett Hall, and Johnny Clark are all within striking distance of the leaders. Saturday’s schedule of activities has been shifted slightly, with heat races now going green at 3:30 PM.
But, the PASS North stars can’t be singularly focused on this weekend’s action because a major opportunity lies just ahead of them the following week. PASS makes its first trip of 2017 to Canada in just over a week with a stop at Quebec’s Autodrome Montmagny on Sunday, May 21. “The Road To The Oxford 250” continues through Montmagny with an international flare that will see both the top three finishers from Canada and the United States locked into the 250. Additionally, speedway promoters have increased the purse for this big weekend of action with the winner taking home $5,000. North Carolina driver, Matt Craig, and Washington State’s, Shane Mitchell, have each received guaranteed starting positions to the big race through the “Road To The Oxford 250” program.
And, if that’s not enough, Memorial Day weekend will see a big doubleheader weekend of action with the PASS South Super Late Models in action at Concord Speedway for the Old Glory 125 on Friday, May 26 and the PASS North Super Late Models testing the newly repaved Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Vermont, along with Thunder Road’s ACT Late Models, as part of the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28.
All the action gets under way this weekend at Star Speedway on Friday with rotating practice from 4 - 9 PM. On Saturday, pit gates open at 11 AM, heat races are slated to begin at 3:30 PM, followed by features for the PASS North Super Late Models, 350 Supers, Strictlys, and Roadrunners.
PASS Super Late Model entry forms for Star Speedway, Autodrome Montamagny, Concord Speedway, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 44th Annual Oxford 250 and Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown 300, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.
Big Month Continues For PASS North With Star And Montmagny On Tap
A PASS Release
NAPLES, ME (May 11) – The next two weekends of action loom large for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models with races in New England and Canada. And perhaps more importantly, the chance for an international cast of drivers to get locked into August’s 44th Annual Oxford 250 and the chance to win over $25,000.
Following a rainy weekend off, attention focuses back on the rescheduled Support 50 Legs 150 at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway. Saturday afternoon’s Support 50 Legs 150 will help raise awareness in providing amputees with the necessary care and prosthetics, that they could not otherwise afford, and to help them live a happier and healthier life.
Former Oxford 250 winner, Glen Luce, leads a pair of former series champions that are tied for second in points, Ben Rowe and DJ Shaw, by 25 points heading to this weekend’s 150 lapper at Star. But, Dave Farrington, Jr., Garrett Hall, and Johnny Clark are all within striking distance of the leaders. Saturday’s schedule of activities has been shifted slightly, with heat races now going green at 3:30 PM.
But, the PASS North stars can’t be singularly focused on this weekend’s action because a major opportunity lies just ahead of them the following week. PASS makes its first trip of 2017 to Canada in just over a week with a stop at Quebec’s Autodrome Montmagny on Sunday, May 21. “The Road To The Oxford 250” continues through Montmagny with an international flare that will see both the top three finishers from Canada and the United States locked into the 250. Additionally, speedway promoters have increased the purse for this big weekend of action with the winner taking home $5,000. North Carolina driver, Matt Craig, and Washington State’s, Shane Mitchell, have each received guaranteed starting positions to the big race through the “Road To The Oxford 250” program.
And, if that’s not enough, Memorial Day weekend will see a big doubleheader weekend of action with the PASS South Super Late Models in action at Concord Speedway for the Old Glory 125 on Friday, May 26 and the PASS North Super Late Models testing the newly repaved Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Vermont, along with Thunder Road’s ACT Late Models, as part of the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28.
All the action gets under way this weekend at Star Speedway on Friday with rotating practice from 4 - 9 PM. On Saturday, pit gates open at 11 AM, heat races are slated to begin at 3:30 PM, followed by features for the PASS North Super Late Models, 350 Supers, Strictlys, and Roadrunners.
PASS Super Late Model entry forms for Star Speedway, Autodrome Montamagny, Concord Speedway, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 44th Annual Oxford 250 and Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown 300, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.
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May 4th, 2017
Racing For A Cause This Weekend At Star Speedway For PASS North
A PASS press release
NAPLES, ME (May 4) – When the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models hit the track this Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway, they will be racing for more than just a checkered flag. For the second year in a row, the Support 50 Legs 150 will help raise awareness for a cause affecting far too many Americans. Steve Chamberland’s 50 Legs organization helps provide amputees with the necessary care and prosthetics, that they could not otherwise afford, needed to live a happier and healthier life.
So far this season, there have been two different winners in the first three PASS North Super Late Model events. Veteran Eddie MacDonald captured the checkered flag in the season opener at Thompson Speedway, while Reid Lanpher has been on a tear winning at Oxford Plains and the 300 at Beech Ridge. The PASS North standings are also tight, with former Oxford 250 winners, Glen Luce and Ben Rowe, leading over defending series champion and New Hampshire native, DJ Shaw.
While his second PASS North championship was a major accomplishment, Shaw is hungry to get back to victory lane. Shaw’s last PASS win was a year ago at Beech Ridge and the veteran from Center Conway hopes the ingredients will be right to score another win at Star this weekend.
“I think our season hasn’t been the best so far, we’ve had some struggles, but we’ve gotten some decent finishes and we’re working long nights in the shop in an effort to get better,” says Shaw.
The win at Star for Shaw helped propel him to his first PASS North championship in 2014. Having the confidence it takes that comes from winning, Shaw believes Star might be his chance to shine and make up ground on Luce and Rowe in the championship standings.
“Heading to Star we have some new ideas to try and hopefully we can get back on track to where we were when we won there a few years ago,” said Shaw. “I’ve had mixed results there and feel it’s actually one of my weakest tracks as a driver. If we can get the car to my liking and have a good run on Saturday, it would be great to help turn our season back in the right direction.”
Another strong field is expected for Saturday afternoon’s Support 50 Legs 150, including former Oxford 250 winners, Travis Benjamin and Joey Polewarcyzk, and former PASS champions, Johnny Clark and Joey Doiron. Dave Farrington, Jr. will rush back to Star after racing Friday night in North Carolina at the PASS South event at Caraway and will be joined by fellow championship contenders, Derek Griffith, Nick Sweet and Tracy Gordon. Granite State natives Bryan Kruczek and Joe Squelia, Jr, as well as Vermont’s Todd Stone, Massachusetts’ Derek Ramstrom, Angelo Belisto, and Steven Murphy and Quebec’s Dany Poulin will all be seeking victory lane. Travis Fisher will make the tow from Pennsylvania and has also sent in a pre-entry.
All the action gets under way on Friday at Star Speedway with rotating practice for all competing divisions from 4 – 9 PM. On Saturday, practice will begin at 12:50 PM with heat races slated to begin at 4:15 PM, followed by features for the PASS North Super Late Models, 350 Supers, Strictlys, NEMA, Six Shooters and Roadrunners.
PASS North Super Late Model entry forms for Star Speedway, Autodrome Montmagny, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 44th Annual Oxford 250, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.
Racing For A Cause This Weekend At Star Speedway For PASS North
A PASS press release
NAPLES, ME (May 4) – When the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models hit the track this Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire’s Star Speedway, they will be racing for more than just a checkered flag. For the second year in a row, the Support 50 Legs 150 will help raise awareness for a cause affecting far too many Americans. Steve Chamberland’s 50 Legs organization helps provide amputees with the necessary care and prosthetics, that they could not otherwise afford, needed to live a happier and healthier life.
So far this season, there have been two different winners in the first three PASS North Super Late Model events. Veteran Eddie MacDonald captured the checkered flag in the season opener at Thompson Speedway, while Reid Lanpher has been on a tear winning at Oxford Plains and the 300 at Beech Ridge. The PASS North standings are also tight, with former Oxford 250 winners, Glen Luce and Ben Rowe, leading over defending series champion and New Hampshire native, DJ Shaw.
While his second PASS North championship was a major accomplishment, Shaw is hungry to get back to victory lane. Shaw’s last PASS win was a year ago at Beech Ridge and the veteran from Center Conway hopes the ingredients will be right to score another win at Star this weekend.
“I think our season hasn’t been the best so far, we’ve had some struggles, but we’ve gotten some decent finishes and we’re working long nights in the shop in an effort to get better,” says Shaw.
The win at Star for Shaw helped propel him to his first PASS North championship in 2014. Having the confidence it takes that comes from winning, Shaw believes Star might be his chance to shine and make up ground on Luce and Rowe in the championship standings.
“Heading to Star we have some new ideas to try and hopefully we can get back on track to where we were when we won there a few years ago,” said Shaw. “I’ve had mixed results there and feel it’s actually one of my weakest tracks as a driver. If we can get the car to my liking and have a good run on Saturday, it would be great to help turn our season back in the right direction.”
Another strong field is expected for Saturday afternoon’s Support 50 Legs 150, including former Oxford 250 winners, Travis Benjamin and Joey Polewarcyzk, and former PASS champions, Johnny Clark and Joey Doiron. Dave Farrington, Jr. will rush back to Star after racing Friday night in North Carolina at the PASS South event at Caraway and will be joined by fellow championship contenders, Derek Griffith, Nick Sweet and Tracy Gordon. Granite State natives Bryan Kruczek and Joe Squelia, Jr, as well as Vermont’s Todd Stone, Massachusetts’ Derek Ramstrom, Angelo Belisto, and Steven Murphy and Quebec’s Dany Poulin will all be seeking victory lane. Travis Fisher will make the tow from Pennsylvania and has also sent in a pre-entry.
All the action gets under way on Friday at Star Speedway with rotating practice for all competing divisions from 4 – 9 PM. On Saturday, practice will begin at 12:50 PM with heat races slated to begin at 4:15 PM, followed by features for the PASS North Super Late Models, 350 Supers, Strictlys, NEMA, Six Shooters and Roadrunners.
PASS North Super Late Model entry forms for Star Speedway, Autodrome Montmagny, and Thunder Road International Speedbowl, along with the 44th Annual Oxford 250, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.
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