The racing action kicked off with a 25-lap feature for the WGVR Late Models. Addison Bowie was a dominant force until lap 20, where he came to a slow on the track, causing the field to check up. George Haskell took over on the restart and never looked back, picking up the feature victory while Bobby Symonds and Parker Long rounded out the podium.

Alan Dakin held onto the early lead in the 25-lap feature for the WGVR Hobby class, but Bub Dow was steadily tracking him down. A lap car checked up in front of the leaders at halfway, powering Dow into the top spot. Unfortunately, Dakin made hard contact with the turn 3 wall with just 3 laps to go, resulting in a red flag. Gary Seekins was all over Bub Dow in the closing laps of the race, but Dow held him off, securing the victory. Dylan Lancaster followed, completing the top 3.

The WGVR Outlaws were joined by Richard Jordan’s Senior Modifieds for their 25-lap feature, making for a stacked field. Eddie Hughes got a big jump early, but Lyman McKeage was also quick to pick up the runner-up spot. McKeage pulled to Hughes outside on lap 10, overtaking the top spot the following lap. Eddie Hughes reclaimed the lead following a mid-race restart and took off from there, scoring the feature victory. Allan Moeller and Doug Tourtelotte rounded out the podium.

Destiny Overlock powered to the early lead in the 20-lap feature for the Ladies Acceleration Tour 4-Cylinders while Jody Rose quickly overtook Delaney Dunn for the runner-up spot. Overlock set the pace from there, leaving just the top 3 on the lead lap by halfway. She continued her dominance in the laps following, putting Delaney Dunn a lap down on lap 12. Overlock took home the victory while Jody Rose and Delaney Dunn completed the top 3.

Ladies Acceleration Tour founder and director Betty Nelson held the early command in the 8-Cylinder feature. Breanna Tucci began reeling her in as the laps wound down, making her way to Nelson’s door on lap 12. The two drivers remained deadlocked to the finish and Betty Nelson held the edge at the line, picking up the feature victory. Nelson disqualified herself following the race, granting Breanna Tucci with the win. Chloe Kiley and Kasie Kolby followed, rounding out the podium.

The racing action concluded with a 150-lap Enduro. Unlike traditional Enduro races at Wiscasset Speedway, weekly and veteran drivers were both allowed to compete in the race. A handful of weekly regulars were in the field, including Logan Melcher, Chip Farrington and Jeremy Glasier, among others. 46 cars started the Enduro and Josh Thurlow led the charge until pulling off-track at halfway due to a flat tire. Jamie Heath took over from there and only 10 cars were left on the track by lap 110. Heath was the only driver to complete all 150 laps and was deemed the initial race winner, but failed post-race inspection. Chip Farrington took home the official race win while Phil Main, Jr. and Gunnar Josselyn rounded out the top 3.

Following the conclusion of the racing action, Team Wiscasset welcomed all of their staff, drivers and season ticket holders to an end-of-year cookout and awards ceremony. There, the track handed out various awards to both drivers and staff. 

Penny Shorette won the “Volunteer” award thanks to her hard work running the Kids Club weekly and spearheading the Racin’ Cancer Walk, which raised over $20,000 this season. Track photographer Jasen Dickey received the “Promoter” award after capturing Wiscasset Speedway beautifully throughout the entirety of the season. Team owner and speedway sponsor Steve Ward also won the “Integrity” award, which honors a member of the Wiscasset Speedway family that exhibits strong moral principles both on and off the track.

The final “Driver of the Month” recipient was also revealed to be Zack Emerson, who joined his son, Jon, as well as Nick Hinkley, Bubba Pelton, and Dan McKeage, Jr. as a candidate for the biggest award of the season, “Driver of the Year”. The award, sponsored by Amsoil Four Season Synthetic, honors a driver that exhibits greatness both on and off the track. The recipient also receives a full-season sponsor of lubricants from Amsoil as well. Dan McKeage, Jr. was awarded the honor after making history this year at the speedway. 

It was later announced that McKeage has also been nominated for “Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame Driver of the Year” and will be recognized at the Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday, November 9th among the other nominees. 

Although the 2024 race season at Wiscasset Speedway is now in the rearview, the track will still be hosting their annual “Trunk or Treat” on Sunday, October 27th from 3:00-5:00 pm and hope to see all the ghouls and goblins in Coastal Maine there!

Thank you to Jasen Dickey Photography for all featured photos this week and all season long! Check out his awesome portfolio here.

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The racing action kicked off with three extended 12-lap heat races for the Strictly Shootout, where the top 6 drivers from each qualifier would advance into the big show. Dan Brown, Dan McKeage, Jr. and Landon Tapley won these heats while heavy hitters like Jordan Russell, Nate Leavitt, Zack Emerson and others were forced into consolation races.

Ethan Dinsmore won the first consolation race but was DQ’d after failing technical inspection. This put Zack Emerson, Nate Leavitt and Clyde Hennessey into the Shootout. Former race winner Jordan Russell put on a clinic in the second consolation race, scoring the win over Brady Romano and Derrick Burnham.

The Strictly Streets got a little bit of a breather as the Chestnut Auto Roadrunners took to the stage for their final race of the 2024 season. Ken Turner took off with the early lead and held strong through multiple restarts, picking up his first career win at the speedway. Kyle Enman scored a runner-up finish and the championship in the division after collecting an impressive 6 wins over the course of the season. Alec Brown rounded out the podium, finishing runner-up in the point standings.

Frank Moulton entered the night with a less-than comfortable 28-point lead over Tiger Colby in the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models. Fortunately for him, he was able to keep Colby within arm’s reach during the qualifier and didn’t lose too many points prior to the 40-lap feature. Moulton broke the top 3 on lap 20 of the feature, but Tiger Colby stole the spot away just a handful of laps later. While Colby powered to second behind eventual race winner Shane Clark, Moulton dropped back to fourth. It was still enough to clinch the championship, and he celebrated with a burnout on the front stretch following the race. 

The last chance qualifier for the Strictly Shootout followed, with only one driver advancing into the main event. Jeremy Glasier won the LCQ but opted out of the Shootout. His spot went to Ryan Esancy while provisionals were given to David Greenleaf, Chuck Wagstaff and Dale Lawrence, setting the field.

While the Strictly drivers prepared for the Shootout, the T&L Automotive Modifieds took to the track for their season finale. Adam Chadbourne entered the day with a slim 10-point lead over Chuck Colby, but Colby’s day got off to a nightmare start as he took a hard hit into the turn 3 wall during the heat race. He was able to piece the #87 machine back together for the feature, breaking the top 5 early, but Chadbourne was too far gone. Chadbourne sealed the victory and his 7th career championship at Wiscasset, tying Josh St. Clair and Maurice Young for the most titles in track history. Grandfather-grandson duo, Steve and Reed Reno, rounded out the podium.

The top 12 qualifiers for the Strictly Shootout did a redraw for starting position prior to the start of the event, with Jon Emerson and Dan Brown drawing the front row. Emerson held onto a brief early lead in the feature but was quickly overtaken by Josh St. Clair. Multiple early-race cautions collected a lot of notable drivers, including Jordan Russell and Clyde Hennessey, among others.

Josh St. Clair held strong through the chaos, leading the charge over Billy Childs, Jr.. 2024 division champion Dan McKeage, Jr. also joined the fray on lap 15, breaking the top 3. Just before halfway, McKeage was able to make a successful pass on Billy Childs Jr., claiming the runner-up spot. 

Josh St. Clair pocketed an additional $200 in winnings by leading the race at halfway and his total continued to grow from there as the laps wound down. Dan McKeage, Jr. was able to give him a bit of a challenge in the closing laps of the race and eventually made his way to the back bumper of the #95 machine, but it was simply too little, too late. Josh St. Clair took home the victory, scoring his second consecutive Strictly Shootout win. He also collected a hearty $3,135 in total winnings. Dan McKeage, Jr. ($915 payout) and Billy Childs, Jr. ($1,520 payout) rounded out the podium.

This year’s Strictly Shootout was bigger and better than ever before, and Team Wiscasset would like to thank all of the lap and contingency prize sponsors who helped make the event a smashing success.

With the 2024 points season now in the rearview, Wiscasset Speedway will be closing out their race season by hosting their Fall Fury 150 Enduro in addition to the Wicked Good Vintage Racers and the Ladies Acceleration Series this Saturday, October 5th.

A cookout and awards ceremony will follow, celebrating all of this year’s champions. All are welcome to attend. The green flag flies at 12:00 pm and as always, general admission is just $5 while kids 6 and under are free.

See you there!

Thank you for Jasen Dickey Photography for all featured photos this week. Check out his awesome portfolio here.

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The racing action began with a 40-lap feature for the Gosline Insurance Group Super Streets, the most competitive division at the track throughout the entirety of the season. Bubba Pelton entered the day with a slim 4-point lead over Nick Morton, leaving no room for error. Pelton clearly understood the assignment, as he drove around 2 drivers on lap 15, making his way into the runner-up spot. He continued his mission in the coming laps, clearing Josh St. Clair for the lead on lap 25. Nick Morton still lingered closely behind, advancing to second shortly after. Pelton successfully held him off as the laps wound down, capturing both the win and the division championship in one swing. Josh St. Clair followed, rounding out the podium.

After winning an impressive 7 races during the season, Ben Burgess had the championship in the Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros under lock and key simply by starting the feature race. Knowing this, he held back during the qualifying heat and pulled off of the track early. The two leaders collided on lap 7 of the feature race, making room for Burgess, who took over the top spot. A mid-race caution brought the field back together, but Burgess held strong. He was under fire by his competitors on the final lap of the race, who made it a 3-wide battle to the finish line. Burgess held them off, taking home the victory and the championship while John Ricci and Jaxson Moreside completed the top 3. 

The NELCAR Legends joined the fun on Saturday with their final points race of the 2024 season. Kyle Caissie took off with the early lead, but PJ Evans was in hot pursuit of the leader. Evans made his way to Caissie’s door on lap 8, challenging for the top spot. Evans took over the lead just two laps later and never looked back, capturing the feature victory. Kyle Caissie and Reagan Parent followed, completing the podium.

Mike Landry pulled away with the early lead in the 20-lap feature for the Thunder 4 Minis. Multi-time champion Zach Audet was also making quick work of the field, breaking the top 3 on lap 8. Audet was all over Landry for the top spot as the laps wound down, hungry for the top spot. Landry successfully held him off, picking up his first career victory at Wiscasset Speedway. Shane Webber followed, rounding out the top 3. 

The night concluded with a 40-lap feature for the Norm’s Used Cars Pro Stocks. Dan McKeage, Jr. entered the race with a less-than-comfortable 14-point lead over veteran driver Nick Hinkley. McKeage squared up with Matt Beers for the early lead, but Beers pulled ahead with the advantage. Josh St. Clair was also on the move early, breaking the top 3 on lap 5.

A caution on lap 7 brought the field back together and led to trouble for the leaders, who jumped the restart. The top 2 rows were subsequently swapped, and Josh St. Clair took off from there. Nick Hinkley started to come to life in the closing laps of the race, clearing Logan Melcher for the runner-up spot on lap 32. McKeage lingered closely behind, breaking the top 3 with just five laps to go. While St. Clair took home the victory, Nick Hinkley and Dan McKeage, Jr. rounded out the podium. McKeage was deemed the Pro Stock champion, becoming just the third driver in track history to secure 2+ championship titles in one single season.

Saturday’s Group 1 season finale was full of exciting battles both on the track and in the points. There’s still more to come, as 3 more champions will be crowned on Saturday, September 28th. 

Wiscasset Speedway will also be closing out their 2024 points season on Saturday with the final marquee event of the season, the Thayer’s Automotive Strictly Shootout. The green flag flies at 3:00 pm and as always, adult admission is just $5.

See you there!

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The Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models kicked off the action on Saturday night with an extended 50-lap spotlight feature. Brett Osmond held the early advantage but succumbed to a hard-charging Chad Dow on lap 16 after battling it out for a handful of laps. Tiger Colby entered the picture shortly after, overtaking Brett Osmond for third before tracking down the leader. It didn’t take Colby long, as he cleared Chad Dow for the top spot less than 10 laps later. Tiger Colby sailed into the victory, his 3rd consecutive in two weeks, as Chad Dow and Chris Burgess rounded out the podium.

Kerigan Glasier took off with a sizable early lead in the 25-lap feature for the Chestnut Auto Roadrunners. Alec Brown was also on the move in the opening laps of the race, clearing Jarody for the runner-up spot on lap 3. He continued his pursuit in the laps following, pulling to Glasier’s outside to challenge for the top spot. A handful of mid-race cautions halted the racing action, but Alec Brown held the upper hand once the field got rolling, taking home his second win of the season. Kerigan Glasier and Dylan York followed, completing the top 3.

Returning competitor Ryan Ripley charged to the early lead over rookie Reed Reno in the 30-lap feature for the T&L Automotive Modifieds. Unfortunately, yellow was the color of the night as multiple cautions plagued the racing action. Ripley continued to lead the charge through the chaos as Reed Reno lingered closely behind. As the laps wound down, point leader Adam Chadbourne and Chuck Colby put on a spirited battle for third. Ryan Ripley soared into the victory, his second in two days after winning on STAR Classic Weekend. Reed Reno followed while Chuck Colby beat out Adam Chadbourne at the line, finishing third.

The night concluded with a 30-lap feature for the Portland Glass Strictly Streets and their final point race of the 2024 season. Melee was brewing early as a pile-up collected multiple heavy hitters including Nate Leavitt, Jimmy Childs and Brady Romano, among others. Once the field settled, it was David Greenleaf that pulled away from the competition. As more chaos ensued in the laps following, Landon Tapley was slowly climbing the leaderboard.

Tapley sailed into the lead following a mid-race restart as point leader Dan McKeage, Jr. trailed closely behind. He held strong as the laps wound down, closing out the night with his first career win in the Strictly Streets. Dan McKeage, Jr. followed, who successfully picked up his first career championship at Wiscasset Speedway – or any track, for that matter. Zack Emerson followed, rounding out the podium. 

It was a night of firsts on Saturday in the Strictly Streets and Team Wiscasset hopes to keep the magic coming as they host their Group 1 Championship Night this Saturday, September 21st.

Four new champions will be crowned, but who will they be? Stay tuned to find out!

Thank you to David Montgomery at Mainemonty Media for all body photos this week and Jasen Dickey of Jasen Dickey Photography for the cover photo as well!

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The two-day weekend kicked off on Saturday with four divisions of racing fun. Some intense 3-way battles were had in the T&L Automotive Modifieds, but Chuck Colby was able to pull out the win over Adam Chadbourne and Zach Bowie. Zig Geno became a first-time winner in the New England Dwarf Car Series and Kyle Enman also kept his momentum going in the Chestnut Auto Roadrunners as he took home an impressive 6th win of the season in the division. The night closed out with the Late Models, where Tiger Colby powered through the field to pick up a feature victory on the very same night as his father, Chuck.

Fans packed the grandstands and parking lot on Sunday for the coveted Boss Hogg 150. Nearly 100 drivers among 4 divisions were also pit side, with over 40 Pro Stock drivers showing up to try their hand at the 150. 

NEMA visited the track for the second time of the 2024 season and Avery Stoehr dominated the 25-lap Midget feature while Jake Trainor scored a measurable win in the Lites. The Portland Glass Strictly Streets also had a 30-lap feature race that was full of excitement from beginning to end. A wild restart following a lap 26 caution meant that the win was fair game, and the leaders put on a show in the closing laps of the race. Zack Emerson merely edged out Dale Lawrence at the line, taking home an emotional victory as Josh St. Clair rounded out the top 3.

Garrett Hall topped the leaderboard in two of the three practice sessions for the Boss Hogg 150, while Matt Beers took charge in the other. Brand new for 2024, Wiscasset Speedway rolled out time trials for the main event, where the top 20 drivers in trials would automatically advance into the 150. Hall of Fame driver Kelly Moore got it done in time trials with a top lap of 14.617 seconds. Some big names that were forced to the consolation races based off of time were Eddie MacDonald, Nick Reno and Nick Hinkley, among others.

Nick Hinkley, Nick Jenkins, Ryan Littlefield and Nick Reno qualified into the big show via the first consolation race while Jet Decker, Angelo Belsito, JT Thurlow and Shane Clark advanced through the other. 3 provisionals were also handed out prior to the 30-lap last chance qualifier, which went to Andy Gilbert, Stephen Chicoine and Evan Beaulieu. Eddie MacDonald won the last chance qualifier and was given the option to take $750 and sit out of the Boss Hogg 150 or to get two new tires but start dead last in the main event. In true Eddie Mac fashion, he elected to start the race shotgun on the field.

The top 10 qualifiers participated in a redraw for the Boss Hogg 150 and Nick Calvert started on the pole with Logan Melcher on the outside pole. Melcher took off like a rocket on the initial start of the race and led 40 laps until his day came to a devastating stop in turn 3. Drivers at the tail-end of the field stoved up directly in front of the leaders and Melcher had nowhere to go, a series of events that ultimately shoveled the #41 machine into the wall. 

Kelly Moore took over on the restart, but chaos ensued in the laps that followed, and many heavy hitters dropped out of contention due to wrecks or mechanical failures. These drivers included Dan McKeage, Jr., Nick Calvert and Sylas Ripley, to name a few. Austin Teras stole the lead away from Kelly Moore on lap 55 and the two drivers swapped it back and forth before Moore pulled ahead with the advantage once again on lap 61.

The two front rows were swapped following a mid-race restart where the leaders jumped the gun too soon, opening the door for Mike Hopkins. He briefly took over the lead, but it was reclaimed on lap 86 by Austin Teras. Teras successfully navigated through heavy lap traffic and multiple cautions in the closing laps of the race to pick up the $15,000 grand prize and a larger-than-life trophy. Following the victory, he did a celebratory burnout on the front stretch and happily celebrated with friends and family in Victory Lane. Once the win was deemed official, the team got to enjoy a hearty BBQ feast in the pits, which was provided by Bingo’s BBQ and Catering.

Kelly Moore and Mike Hopkins rounded out the unofficial top 3, but Kelly Moore was disqualified in post-race technical inspection due to left side weight. Mike Hopkins was then deemed the runner-up while Garrett Hall came home in third.

This year’s Boss Hogg 150 was a smashing success and Team Wiscasset is already brewing up plans to make the event bigger and better in 2025! Until then, they will focus on closing out the 2024 season strong, starting with another night of Group 1 racing on Saturday, September 7th.

The green flag flies at 5:00 pm and as always, adult grandstand admission is just $5!

As always, thank you to Jasen Dickey Photography for all featured photos this week. Check out his awesome portfolio here!

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The night’s action kicked off with a 30-lap spotlight feature for the Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros. While Jacobee Thacker took off with the early advantage, defending champion Ben Burgess was quickly making his way through the field. Burgess got the upper hand following an early-race restart, catapulting to the lead. Division rookie, John Ricci, began to come to life at the midpoint of the race. He made his way to Burgess’ inside door on lap 15, challenging for the top spot. Ricci briefly took over but lost the lead to Burgess following a late-race restart. While battling for position with just 3 laps to go, Ricci lost control and spun around, resulting in a caution. While Ben Burgess pulled away from Jaxson Moreside in the closing laps of the race for the victory, John Ricci made his way back through the field, completing the podium. 

Nick Morton held early command of the 30-lap feature for the Gosline Insurance Group Super Streets. Jason Oakes was also on the move early, clearing Andy Kaherl for second on lap 9 as July “Driver of the Month” Bubba Pelton followed in succession. A mid-race caution brought the field back together and Morton maintained command on the restart while Bubba Pelton maneuvered into the runner-up spot over Jason Oakes. While Morton pulled out to a full straightaway lead in the closing laps of the race, Bubba Pelton and Jason Oakes put on a good battle for second. Pelton finally cleared Oakes with two laps to go, securing the runner-up spot behind Nick Morton, who became the first two-time winner of the season in the highly competitive Super Streets.

Kyle Willette powered to the early lead in the 25-lap Thunder 4 Mini feature while a gaggle of cars behind him battled it out for the runner-up spot. Zach Audet won the battle for second and continued his pursuit in the coming laps, making his way to Kyle Willette’s door on lap 8. Spencer Sweatt joined shortly thereafter, making it a 3-way battle for the top spot. After battling it out for a handful of laps, Audet pulled ahead with the advantage on lap 15. He sailed into the victory while Kyle Willette and Spencer Sweatt rounded out the top 3.

Nick Calvert took off with a sizable early lead in the Norms Used Cars Pro Stocks’ 40-lap feature. Trouble was brewing early as Matt Beers backed into the turn 1 wall on lap 8, which resulted in a brief red flag. Nick Hinkley powered around Nick Calvert on the restart, taking over the top spot. Hinkley extended his lead to a full straightaway in the closing 10 laps of the race, which is where Dan McKeage, Jr. entered the fray. He made his way into the top 3 with just 8 laps to go and continued his pursuit as the laps wound down, overtaking Logan Melcher for the runner-up spot. Hinkley’s win was impactful because it tied him with Dan McKeage, Jr. for the points lead in the division. If the season were to end today, Hinkley would be crowned the division champion based off of wins. It’s going to be interesting seeing how the points battle evolves in the closing laps of the season for the division.

The night concluded with the second Enduro race of the season, which is a 100-lap battle of attrition for non-weekly drivers only. The rules of the race are simple: you cannot be a weekly driver at Wiscasset Speedway, cautions only stop the race when there is a major accident and if you exit the track, you will be eliminated from the competition. Kyle Dorey and Ben Audet were the only 2 drivers to complete all 100 laps, with Dorey beating Audet to the line for the win. Irving Doughty followed, rounding out the top 3. 

Team Wiscasset is now looking forward to their biggest racing spectacle of the season: the Boss Hogg 150! The action-packed 2-day event will begin on Saturday, with the Late Models, T&L Automotive Modifieds, Roadrunners and N.E. Dwarf Cars hitting the asphalt. The green flag flies at 5:00 on Saturday.

The weekend will conclude with the $15,000 to win Boss Hogg 150 on Sunday, September 1st. The day’s program, which is presented by Thurlow’s Car & Truck Service, will include the Strictly Streets, NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites in addition to the Pro Stocks.

The racing action kicks off at 2:00 pm on Sunday and as always, adult admission is just $5.

See you there!

As always, thank you to Jasen Dickey Photography for all featured photos this week. Check out his awesome portfolio here!

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The night kicked off with the Champ Karts, where Darren Miranda took off with the early lead over Kyle Lorrain. While leading, Miranda got caught up with a lap car on lap 11, resulting in a caution. Miranda was forced to restart in the rear, sacrificing the lead to Kyle Lorrain. Cody Wilson was all over Kyle Lorrain on the restart, but Lorrain held strong, taking home the victory in the Sr. Champ Karts. There was also a “race within the race” happening for the Masters Champ Karts, and Michael “Brick” Ramsey took home the crown by being the top-finishing competitor in that division in the field. 

The Late Model 75 followed, where David Getchell pulled out to the early lead over Brett Osmond. Osmond made his way to Getchell’s outside door on lap 7, challenging for the top spot. Osmond took over the following lap and began distancing himself from the competition. Multiple early-race cautions led to a start-stop effect and Tiger Colby’s #78 machine roared to life as the laps wound down. He stole second away from Chris Burgess on lap 44 and continued his pursuit in the laps following, overtaking the lead from Brett Osmond with just 25 laps to go. Colby maintained his advantage following another late-race restart, taking home the win over Brett Osmond and Chris Burgess.

Kyle Enman used a lap 3 restart to his advantage in the 25-lap feature for the Chestnut Auto Roadrunners and pulled out to the early lead over division rookie Karigan Glasier. The field steadied until Dylan York took a spin on lap 13, resulting in a mid-race caution. Kyle Enman powered ahead on the restart while Alec Brown maneuvered his way into the runner-up spot. Enman was able to fend off Brown in the closing laps to pick up his fifth feature win of the season. Karigan Glasier followed, scoring her best career finish to date in the division.

Zach Bowie powered away with a sizable lead in the 30-lap feature for the T&L Automotive Modifieds. An early-race caution brought the field back together and Adam Chadbourne took over the runner-up spot as Sylas Ripley lingered closely behind. The drivers made it a 3-way battle for the lead at halfway and Sylas Ripley made a bold crossover move on lap 16, taking over the top spot. Zach Bowie began to lose some momentum in the closing laps of the race, sacrificing second to Adam Chadbourne. Chadbourne was never quite able to catch up to Ripley, who took home his first career win in the Modifieds. Zach Bowie rounded out the podium.

The night concluded with a 30-lap feature race for the Portland Glass Strictly Streets. A hearty field of 28 drivers showed up to compete in the event, including a handful of visitors from Oxford Plains Speedway. Unfortunately, the race got off to a slow and messy start as multiple cautions plagued the racing action and took out many heavy hitters including Scott Eck, Landon Tapley, Ashton Burgess and Brady Romano, among others.

Once the field settled, longtime competitor Steve Pierpont took control of the race. A spin on lap 18 brought the field together once again and Mac Hannan, Jr. entered the picture, challenging Pierpont for the lead. Pierpont was able to pull ahead, but another caution on lap 22 halted the racing action with just 8 laps to go. There were 3-wide battles for both first and second on the restart, and Mac Hannan, Jr. came out on top as he powered to the lead over Josh St. Clair. Points leader Dan McKeage, Jr. also entered the fray in the closing laps of the race, sneaking up on Josh St. Clair and taking over second with just two laps to go. Mac Hannan, Jr. kept the pedal down and rode off into the night as Dan McKeage, Jr. and Josh St. Clair rounded out the top 3.

Saturday was certainly an action-packed night at Wiscasset Speedway, but more fun is still on the horizon! All Group 1 divisions plus the Enduros will return to the track on Saturday, August 24th. The green flag flies at 5:00 pm and adult general admission tickets are just $5.

See you there!

As always, thank you to Jasen Dickey Photography for all featured photos this week. Check out his awesome portfolio here!

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The night’s racing action kicked off with an abbreviated 10-lap feature for the Thunder 4 Minis. Some last-minute scratches resulted in a minimal 2-car field, but as we like to say in racing, it only takes two cars to make a race. Donnie Fletcher took off with the early lead over David Whitelaw and remained dominant, pulling out to a half-track lead as the laps wound down. He led green to checkered, picking up his first feature victory of the season.

Logan Melcher started on the pole in the 40-lap spotlight feature for the Norm’s Used Cars Pro Stocks. He pulled out to a sizable early lead, but Kevin Douglass was quickly maneuvering through the field. Douglass broke the top 3 on lap 6 and found his way to Melcher’s bumper by halfway. The two leaders battled it out for a handful of laps before Douglass pulled ahead with the advantage on lap 24. Multiple late-race cautions brought the field back together, which opened the door for Dan McKeage, Jr. While Kevin Douglass rode off into the sunset, Melcher and McKeage battled it out for second. The two drivers remained deadlocked until the very last turn, where McKeage edged out Melcher at the line for the runner-up spot.

The Senior Tour Auto Racers were also in town on Saturday, showcasing the cars of years’ past. Bob Guyon took the early lead in their 20-lap Sportsman feature. Joe Gause made his way to Guyon’s inside door on lap 10, challenging for the top spot. Meanwhile, Mark Parmenter wanted a piece of the action and made it a 3-way battle with just 5 laps to go. Guyon got the edge on the final lap, taking home the victory while Joe Gause and Mark Parmenter rounded out the podium.

Jaxson Moreside took off with the early advantage in the 25-lap feature for the Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros. Defending champion Ben Burgess was also on the move early, clearing Jacobee Thacker for second on lap 8. A caution on lap 12 rounded the field back up and Burgess took over on the restart. John Ricci also came to life in the closing laps of the feature, giving Jaxson Moreside a run for his money. While Burgess took home his 6th victory of the season, Ricci cleared Moreside on the final lap, taking home second.

Dwight Pickard took off like a rocket in the Senior Tour Auto Racers Modified feature. The field tightened up at halfway, making room for Skip Swiantek to challenge for the lead. After winning the qualifying heat, Mike Moody’s machine went up in smoke with just 2 to go, resulting in a caution. Skip Swiantek got a big jump on the restart and never looked back, taking the win over Dwight Pickard and James Young.

The night concluded with a 30-lap feature for the Gosline Insurance Group Super Streets. Sean Johnson, who won his qualifying heat, took off with the early lead over David Greenleaf. Trouble was brewing behind the leaders as Landon Tapley, Noah Haggett and Chuck Wagstaff collided on lap 4, resulting in a caution. Sean Johnson maintained his command on the restart as David Greenleaf and Kevin Sherman filed in behind him. Johnson picked up the victory but was disqualified following post-race technical inspection for improper ride height. David Greenleaf was announced as the official race winner, and a first-time race winner in the division to boot. Kevin Sherman and Bubba Pelton rounded out the official top 3 following tech. 

Saturday was a great night at the track, but there is still more yet to come! Wiscasset Speedway will host their 2nd “Fan Appreciation” night of the season this Saturday, August 17th and they will also welcome LST Motorsports Park and the Mainely Karting Sr. Champ Karts to the track for a 20-lap race. The driver autograph session starts at 4:00 pm on the front stretch and the racing action kicks off at 5:15 pm. As always, adult grandstand admission is just $5!

See you there!

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The racing action kicked off with qualifying heat races for all divisions, which were followed by a special presentation during intermission introducing the ‘June Driver of the Month’ at the track. Dan McKeage, Jr., the current points leader in both the Strictly Streets and the Super Late Models, was awarded with the honor. 

Once the presentation wrapped up, the Strictly Streets took to the track for their extended 35-lap feature. Brady Romano led the early charge, but Calab Emerson-Mains and Landon Tapley were quick to make it a 3-way battle. Meanwhile, Dan McKeage, Jr. was charging through the field after starting back in 14th. McKeage broke the top 5 on lap 15. He continued his mission in the laps following, clearing Calab Emerson-Mains for second on lap 23. With just 10 laps to go, he stole away the top spot from Brady Romano. McKeage sailed into the victory as Brady Romano and Calab Emerson-Mains followed, completing the podium.

Adam Chadbourne pulled ahead with the early lead in the 30-lap Modified feature. Trouble was brewing early as Faith Cleaves, Reed Reno and Scott Tucker collided, resulting in a caution. Chadbourne continued to pace the field on the restart, but Zach Bowie was on the move, breaking the top 3 on lap 5. As the laps wound down, Bowie began to fade and sacrificed the spot to Chuck Colby. Colby came to life in the closing laps of the race, clearing Brian Treadwell for second with just 6 laps to go. He was unable to catch up to Adam Chadbourne, who took home his 5th win of the season in the division. Brian Treadwell rounded out the top 3.

Chris Burgess and Will Collins battled it out for the early lead in the 40-lap Late Model feature. Collins pulled ahead on lap 3 as Shane Clark entered the fray, overtaking Burgess for the runner-up spot. Will Collins maintained consistency at the front of the field, but the leaders began to approach heavy lap traffic with just 10 laps to go. Collins powered through the commotion, picking up his first win of the season while Shane Clark and Chris Burgess followed, completing the top 3.

The night concluded with a 25-lap feature for the Roadrunners. Kerrigan Glazier jumped out to the lead early, but a caution quickly brought the field back together. The two leaders jumped the restart, and the front two rows were swapped, putting Alec Brown and Kyle Enman door-to-door on the restart. Enman pulled ahead on lap 5 and never looked back, securing the victory. Alec Brown and Gavin Gerow followed, rounding out the podium.

Saturday was a clean, fun and quick night of racing at Maine’s biggest and fastest speedway. Wiscasset Speedway will keep the fun coming on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th as they welcome the Senior Tour Auto Racers back to the track and host their annual “Summerfest” event, which benefits the Maine Vintage Race Car Association.

The green flag flies at 5:00 on Saturday and as always, adult general admission is just $5!

See you there!

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The night’s racing action kicked off with a 20-lap makeup feature for the Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros. Jacobee Thacker and Max Parlin went head-to-head for the early lead, but defending champion Ben Burgess was quickly making his way through the field. He cleared Parlin for the runner-up spot on lap 4 and then made quick work of Thacker for the lead. Burgess continued to lead the charge through multiple restarts and ultimately picked up another win in the division. Jack McKee and Jacobee Thacker (first career podium) rounded out the top 3.

Jaxson Moreside held the upper hand in the opening laps of the second feature, but Ben Burgess was on a mission once again. He cleared John Ricci for the runner-up spot on lap 8 and then set sights on Jaxson Moreside, quickly maneuvering his way back to the top of the leaderboard. Burgess held strong in the closing laps of the feature, sweeping the night in the 4-Cylinder Pros. John Ricci and Jack McKee followed, completing the podium.

Jamie Wright got out to a sizable early lead over racing veteran Kelly Moore and Shane Lane in the 40-lap feature for the Norm’s Used Cars Pro Stocks. While the top 3 pulled away, the field behind them was gridlocked from fourth on back. Dan McKeage, Jr. broke free from the traffic on lap 15 and began tracking down the leaders. Fortunately, they had built up enough of a lead that could not be broken. Jamie Wright took home his first feature win in 5 years while Kelly Moore and Dan McKeage, Jr. rounded out the top 3.

Zach Audet powered into the early lead over Spencer Sweatt in the 20-lap Thunder 4 Mini feature. Mike Landry and Kyle Willette battled it out for third for the vast majority of the race but collided on lap 15. This resulted in a caution, bringing the field back together one final time. Audet took off on the restart, sailing away with the win while Spencer Sweatt and Ben Audet followed, completing the top 3.

The night concluded with the $1,500 to win Super Street 100, presented by Ward & Sons Builders. Bubba Pelton pulled ahead with the early lead, setting the pace. By lap 22, the leaders began approaching lap traffic. A 3-car collision on lap 39 resulted in a caution, but Pelton held strong on the restart. 

While the leaders pulled out to a half-track lead, a 3-way battle for third was taking place behind them. Zach Bowie won the battle over David Greenleaf and Kevin Sherman, but his night ended prematurely on lap 76 as he made hard contact with the turn 3 wall. Nick Morton entered the picture in the closing laps of the feature and remained glued to Bubba Pelton’s back bumper, ready to strike. Pelton persevered through the pressure, taking home the victory over Nick Morton and Noah Haggett. Not only was Pelton awarded with a massive trophy, but he also took home $1,900 in total winnings and enjoyed a catered feast from Bingo’s BBQ after the finish was deemed official, of which he enjoyed with his family and crew members. 

The last few weeks at Wiscasset Speedway have been jam-packed with exciting racing action, but there is still more yet to come! They will be hosting their next Group 2 program this coming Saturday, August 3rd.

The green flag flies at 5:00 pm and as always, adult admission is just $5!

As always, thank you to Jasen Dickey Photography for providing all featured photos this week. Check out his awesome portfolio here!

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