Seekonk Speedway's 2008 Pro Stock Rules are now available online at:
http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/rules.php
Late Model, Sport Truck, Street Stock, and Pure Stock rules are complete and will be posted online within the next 48 hours and will be available via the same link.
Please Note:
Pro Stocks: *Ford crate engine may be available for 2008. Call Nat’s racing engines for information.
Late Models: Two way radios permitted for 2008. See general rules for details.
Trucks: REV-CONTROL: Mandatory on all V8 engines. MSD P/N 8728 Soft Touch Rev Control, this RPM limiter must use 5500-RPM chip. Mandatory wiring connections will be listed in the rules.
TRUCK WHEELS: Steel 14” X 7”
Older R&R/Diamond double center wheels previously used are still eligible for use. 2008 will have a new wheel supplier Independent Racing Wheels. Only Independent Racing wheels are eligible for use. These are single center plate wheels. No wheel spacers or pressure relief valves allowed. Oversized steel lugs and extended 1/2" studs are mandatory.
Independent Racing Wheels 14 Railroad Ave. Webster, MA 01570 @ 508-671-0036
2B Race Parts @ 401-255-2707
Tires 2008: Hoosier 14” race tires will be used. Tires MUST be purchased at Speedway. They are now available for purchase.
Street Stocks:
*WHEELS: Steel 15” x 7” There is a mandatory wheel rule in effect. Older R & R/Diamond racing wheels with double centers are still permitted.
2008 will have a new wheel supplier: Independent Racing Wheels.
Only Indendendent Racing Wheels are eligible for use.
These are single plate center wheels. No pressure relief valves.
Full chassis cars may use 1" offset wheels. This is to help in tread width gain and chassis clearance. No mixing of offset wheels.
Wheels may be ordered from IRW or 2B Race Parts.
Independent Racing Wheels 14 Railroad Ave. Webster, MA 01570 @ 508-671-0036
2B Race Parts @ 401-255-2707
New Parts Truck for 2008: Joe Lillie
2/B Racing Fabrication and Race Parts
401-255-2707
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
To our fans and competitors:
Seekonk Speedway sends its best wishes to all for a happy and healthy Holiday speason and a prosperous New Year. The 2008 racing season schedule is beginning to take shape. Some of the highlights include:
Saturday April 5, April 19, and May 3:
Three open-practice sessions before the season begins to gave competitors the opportunity to prepare and fine-tune their machines. Mandatory rookie meetings will take place at 11 AM and be followed by a full afternoon of hot laps. Concession stands will be open at each practice and free grandstand admission will be offered to our fans. Pit admission is $20.
Sunday, May 4:
OPENING DAY for Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sport Trucks, and Street Stocks with the Northeastern Midget Association in attendance. Start time is 1 PM so, like last year, there will be VERY LIMITED PRACTICE on Sunday before racing. All competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the Saturday sessions.
May 10-SATURDAY NIGHT RACING BEGINS
May 25, July 6, August 3, August 31-Demo Derby Sunday shows with Pure Stocks
FAST FRIDAY SERIES-June 6, 13,20,27 July 11,25 August 8, 15, 22 September 5, 12, 19
(12 dates in all for SYRA with Pure Stocks totaling 16 events)
PRO STOCK 75 LAP FEATURES- May 24, June 28, August 23
TRUE VALUE MODIFIEDS (PRO STOCKS ARE OFF)-June 14, August 30
OPEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY-July 16 (rain date July 23)- featuring MODIFIED MADNESS
LATE MODEL EXTRA DISTANCE RACES-June 21, August 2
FRANCIS FARM MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT-July 19
DAV WEEKEND-October 10-12, 2008
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Seekonk Speedway is currently interviewing for several Saturday and Friday positions. To learn more, visit http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/employment.php
BANQUET TICKETS:
Our Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday - January 19, 2008 @ Venus de Milo
Rt 6 Swansea, Ma. Tickets are available now online or by calling Katie at 508-336-9959. Tickets are $30 per person, Limit 10 per table. Space is limited.
Seekonk Speedway sends its best wishes to all for a happy and healthy Holiday speason and a prosperous New Year. The 2008 racing season schedule is beginning to take shape. Some of the highlights include:
Saturday April 5, April 19, and May 3:
Three open-practice sessions before the season begins to gave competitors the opportunity to prepare and fine-tune their machines. Mandatory rookie meetings will take place at 11 AM and be followed by a full afternoon of hot laps. Concession stands will be open at each practice and free grandstand admission will be offered to our fans. Pit admission is $20.
Sunday, May 4:
OPENING DAY for Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sport Trucks, and Street Stocks with the Northeastern Midget Association in attendance. Start time is 1 PM so, like last year, there will be VERY LIMITED PRACTICE on Sunday before racing. All competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the Saturday sessions.
May 10-SATURDAY NIGHT RACING BEGINS
May 25, July 6, August 3, August 31-Demo Derby Sunday shows with Pure Stocks
FAST FRIDAY SERIES-June 6, 13,20,27 July 11,25 August 8, 15, 22 September 5, 12, 19
(12 dates in all for SYRA with Pure Stocks totaling 16 events)
PRO STOCK 75 LAP FEATURES- May 24, June 28, August 23
TRUE VALUE MODIFIEDS (PRO STOCKS ARE OFF)-June 14, August 30
OPEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY-July 16 (rain date July 23)- featuring MODIFIED MADNESS
LATE MODEL EXTRA DISTANCE RACES-June 21, August 2
FRANCIS FARM MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT-July 19
DAV WEEKEND-October 10-12, 2008
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Seekonk Speedway is currently interviewing for several Saturday and Friday positions. To learn more, visit http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/employment.php
BANQUET TICKETS:
Our Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday - January 19, 2008 @ Venus de Milo
Rt 6 Swansea, Ma. Tickets are available now online or by calling Katie at 508-336-9959. Tickets are $30 per person, Limit 10 per table. Space is limited.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Truck Tires
Truck Tires are available at the speedway office Mon - Fri from 9am - 5pm. Also, Banquet Tickets are available during the same hours.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Speedway Rules Meetings Scheduled To Begin This Week
Speedway Rules Meetings Scheduled To Begin This Week
Todd Baptista
In preparation of its 63rd annual auto racing season, Seekonk Speedway will begin its off-season rules meetings for all divisions this week. “These meetings will give our competitors the opportunity to voice any ideas, concerns, or questions that they wish to share,” Assistant General Manager and Race Director David Alburn explains. “We have no significant changes planned for any of our divisions heading into the new season. With costs escalating and the economy sluggish, we don’t foresee making changes that will force our teams to spend more money. We are, however, open to ideas and encourage discussion that will benefit short track racing as a whole.”
All meetings will take place at the American Legion Hall, located at 350 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk. The speedway’s second tier Late Model division will meet on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:30 PM, and be followed by the Pro Stock division meeting at 8:15 PM. Sport Truck competitors are invited to attend on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 PM, with Street Stock owners and drivers slated to meet at 8:15 that evening. Seekonk Youth Racing Association teams will meet with speedway officials on Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 PM with Pure Stock teams following immediately thereafter at 8:15 PM.
In the weeks following the conclusion of the 2007 racing season, speedway officials have been planning the new season’s schedule, solidifying sponsorship associations, and actively building a new team to carry the 1/3-mile oval into the future. Alburn will return to the race director’s post in the New Year, replacing Len Ellis, Jr. Longtime pit area official Georgianna Bolduc has been promoted to the position of chief pit steward, the first female appointee to the role in the track’s long history. Additional changes in marketing, entertainment, and concessions have also taken place. “We are grateful for the service our team members have given in the past,” Vice-President and General Manager Francis Venditti states. “There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to manage a business in today’s economy. Addressing costs incurred, the need to keep up with the competition when vying for a portion of the public’s entertainment budget, and the importance of maintaining a cohesive and streamlined team all enter into these decisions.”
Mr. Alburn is expected to announce that the Hoosier Racing Tires which were tested by the speedway late in the season will become the tire of choice for the Sport Truck division in 2008. “There are a number of rumors that have circulated, as can be expected any time changes take place,” Alburn admits. “There are no plans to consolidate our Pro Stock and Late Model divisions, and no sale of speedway buildings or facilities is in the works.” The popular True Value Modified Racing Series and Northeastern Midget Association touring classes are expected to return for multiple visits to the Cement Palace in 2008, along with the annual Open Wheel Wednesday and Francis Farm Mid-Season Championship events, among others. Mr. Venditti has also declared his continued support for the fledgling Fast Friday Series for Pure Stock, SYRA, and Go-Kart classes. “We are all in agreement that the future of our Saturday night program rests in the development of young talent as featured in the Fast Friday Series,” Alburn echoes, “and are dedicated to forging ahead with these divisions as well.”
For additional information on the upcoming rules meetings, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959.
Todd Baptista
In preparation of its 63rd annual auto racing season, Seekonk Speedway will begin its off-season rules meetings for all divisions this week. “These meetings will give our competitors the opportunity to voice any ideas, concerns, or questions that they wish to share,” Assistant General Manager and Race Director David Alburn explains. “We have no significant changes planned for any of our divisions heading into the new season. With costs escalating and the economy sluggish, we don’t foresee making changes that will force our teams to spend more money. We are, however, open to ideas and encourage discussion that will benefit short track racing as a whole.”
All meetings will take place at the American Legion Hall, located at 350 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk. The speedway’s second tier Late Model division will meet on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:30 PM, and be followed by the Pro Stock division meeting at 8:15 PM. Sport Truck competitors are invited to attend on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 PM, with Street Stock owners and drivers slated to meet at 8:15 that evening. Seekonk Youth Racing Association teams will meet with speedway officials on Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 PM with Pure Stock teams following immediately thereafter at 8:15 PM.
In the weeks following the conclusion of the 2007 racing season, speedway officials have been planning the new season’s schedule, solidifying sponsorship associations, and actively building a new team to carry the 1/3-mile oval into the future. Alburn will return to the race director’s post in the New Year, replacing Len Ellis, Jr. Longtime pit area official Georgianna Bolduc has been promoted to the position of chief pit steward, the first female appointee to the role in the track’s long history. Additional changes in marketing, entertainment, and concessions have also taken place. “We are grateful for the service our team members have given in the past,” Vice-President and General Manager Francis Venditti states. “There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to manage a business in today’s economy. Addressing costs incurred, the need to keep up with the competition when vying for a portion of the public’s entertainment budget, and the importance of maintaining a cohesive and streamlined team all enter into these decisions.”
Mr. Alburn is expected to announce that the Hoosier Racing Tires which were tested by the speedway late in the season will become the tire of choice for the Sport Truck division in 2008. “There are a number of rumors that have circulated, as can be expected any time changes take place,” Alburn admits. “There are no plans to consolidate our Pro Stock and Late Model divisions, and no sale of speedway buildings or facilities is in the works.” The popular True Value Modified Racing Series and Northeastern Midget Association touring classes are expected to return for multiple visits to the Cement Palace in 2008, along with the annual Open Wheel Wednesday and Francis Farm Mid-Season Championship events, among others. Mr. Venditti has also declared his continued support for the fledgling Fast Friday Series for Pure Stock, SYRA, and Go-Kart classes. “We are all in agreement that the future of our Saturday night program rests in the development of young talent as featured in the Fast Friday Series,” Alburn echoes, “and are dedicated to forging ahead with these divisions as well.”
For additional information on the upcoming rules meetings, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Longtime Seekonk Speedway competitor Antonio "Tony" Cortes
Longtime Seekonk Speedway competitor Antonio "Tony" Cortes, died in North Smithfield, RI on November 8, 2007 after a period of failing health. He was 72 years old. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 12, at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home at 2599 Cranberry Highway (Route 28) in Wareham, MA from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Seekonk Speedway sends its condolences to Tony's wife, Kristyne, daughters Sandra and Susan, his siblings, and six grandchildren.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Rules Meetings Scheduled
The Seekonk Speedway RULES MEETINGS for the 2008 season have been set. They will take place at the American Legion Hall at 350 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, MA. Dates and times are as follows:
Pro Stocks - Weds - Nov14th @ 8:15pm
Late Models - Weds - Nov 14th @ 6:30pm
Trucks - Thurs - Nov 15th @ 6:30pm
Street Stocks - Thurs -Nov 15th @ 8:15pm
SYRA - Weds - Nov 28th @ 6:30pm
Pure Stocks - Weds - Nov 28th @ 8:15pm
Our Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday - January 19, 2008 @ Venus de Milo on Route 6 in Swansea, MA. Tickets are Available now online or by calling 508-336-9959
$30 per person, Limit 10 per Table
PURE STOCKS: PLEASE NOTE that the TOP FIVE in points will be honored at the banquet with trophy presentations (versus top three in 2006).
During the off-season, we will pay tribute to some of Seekonk Speedway's greatest stars and special moments on our website at http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/news/driver_spotlight.php
Check back each week for a new posting!
Pro Stocks - Weds - Nov14th @ 8:15pm
Late Models - Weds - Nov 14th @ 6:30pm
Trucks - Thurs - Nov 15th @ 6:30pm
Street Stocks - Thurs -Nov 15th @ 8:15pm
SYRA - Weds - Nov 28th @ 6:30pm
Pure Stocks - Weds - Nov 28th @ 8:15pm
Our Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday - January 19, 2008 @ Venus de Milo on Route 6 in Swansea, MA. Tickets are Available now online or by calling 508-336-9959
$30 per person, Limit 10 per Table
PURE STOCKS: PLEASE NOTE that the TOP FIVE in points will be honored at the banquet with trophy presentations (versus top three in 2006).
During the off-season, we will pay tribute to some of Seekonk Speedway's greatest stars and special moments on our website at http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/news/driver_spotlight.php
Check back each week for a new posting!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Mrs. Virginia Hudson
To our competitors and officials:
Mrs. Virginia Hudson, the mother of Seekonk Speedway Starter Rocky Hudson passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Viewing will be held on Sunday Oct 21 from 4pm - 8pm at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, located at 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick RI.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Oct 22nd at 9am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home with funeral Mass following at 10am @ St. Kevins Church on Sandy Lane, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The Seekonk Speedway family sends its sincere condolences to Rocky and his family during this difficult time.
Obituary:
Hudson, Virginia, M., (Austin), 83, of Warwick, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at home. A lifelong Warwick resident, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Kelly) Austin. Virginia was employed as a lunch aide for the School Lunch Program in Warwick before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Kevin Church and a life member of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Virginia was the devoted mother of John T. Hudson, Marie Ann Langhoff and Kenneth A. “Rocky” Hudson. Sister of Beverly Reed, Harold and Walter Austin. She also leaves her 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Mrs. Virginia Hudson, the mother of Seekonk Speedway Starter Rocky Hudson passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Viewing will be held on Sunday Oct 21 from 4pm - 8pm at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, located at 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick RI.
Funeral services will be held on Monday Oct 22nd at 9am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home with funeral Mass following at 10am @ St. Kevins Church on Sandy Lane, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The Seekonk Speedway family sends its sincere condolences to Rocky and his family during this difficult time.
Obituary:
Hudson, Virginia, M., (Austin), 83, of Warwick, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at home. A lifelong Warwick resident, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Kelly) Austin. Virginia was employed as a lunch aide for the School Lunch Program in Warwick before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Kevin Church and a life member of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Virginia was the devoted mother of John T. Hudson, Marie Ann Langhoff and Kenneth A. “Rocky” Hudson. Sister of Beverly Reed, Harold and Walter Austin. She also leaves her 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
DAV Memorial Festival Of Racing
Seekonk Speedway 62nd annual season comes to a spectacular conclusion the weekend of October 6-7, with over 650 laps of green flag racing, 10 different divisions, and in excess of $47,000 in purse money and another $5,700 in lap money bonuses on the line for the D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing. The annual event honors the memory of the late speedway founder who constructed the 1/3-mile Bay State oval in 1946 and served as its President until his passing in 1991. Highlighting the card will be a $14,700 100-lap open competition Pro Stock race with $3,000 going to the victor, $275 to qualify, and an additional $2,500 up for grabs in lap money awards. The True Value Modified Racing Series, Northeastern Midget Association, and Pro Four Modified Series will also be in action, along with open competition events for Late Models, Street Stocks, Sport Trucks/Four Cylinders, Pure Stocks, and 600 and 750 restrictor-plate SYRA Mini Cups.
The weekend begins with an open practice for all divisions on Friday, October 5. The pit area will open at 9 AM, with practice rounds running non-stop from 11 AM to 5 PM. Pit admission is $20. The speedway will then host an employee appreciation barbecue for the Route 6 facility’s staff under the turn four tent, beginning at 6 PM.
Pit gates will swing open at 8 AM on Saturday, October 6, with technical inspections beginning at 8:45 AM. Practice for all divisions will run from 10 AM to 1:15 PM. Starting positions for the qualifying races will be determined by the luck of the draw. Qualifying heats will begin at 1:30 PM with “straight up” starts for the features coming from the Late Model, Street Stock, and Sport Truck/Four Cylinder preliminaries. A random redraw of the highest finishing Pro Stocks will set the stage for the 24-car main event. Consolation rounds will follow as needed for all divisions to fill in the final feature race starting spots.
The SYRA Mini Cup 600 and 750-restrictor plate divisions will open the feature race schedule, with a 30-lap $250 to win main for the Sport Trucks/Four Cylinders sandwiched in between their 25-lap events. The Pro Four Modified Series will roll out their 25-lap feature next, and be followed by the Pure Stock class, which will bring Saturday’s program to a close with a 25-lap feature. Lap money for the Sport Trucks/Four Cylinders is posted at $25 per lap with $20 per lap for the Pure Stocks.
The pit area will open at 9 AM on Sunday in preparation for the track’s annual pit party, giving fans of all ages the opportunity to inspect the race cars and trucks up close and visit with the drivers and teams. The pit party, which begins at 10 AM, will also include the presentation of the Seekonk Sentinel racing magazine-sponsored Most Popular Driver awards and the top qualifying Pro Stocks redrawing for starting position. At 11:30, the pit area will be cleared in preparation for the afternoon’s activities, which will begin with limited practice for NEMA midgets, True Value Modifieds, and Pro Stocks at 12 PM.
The first of five Sunday features, a 30-lap $250 to win 26-car event for the Street Stocks, will kick off the festivities at 1 PM. A 25-lap main for the Northeastern Midget Association will follow. The 50-lap open competition Late Model event will pay $700 of the $4,460 purse to the victor, and will immediately precede the Pro Stock main, which is expected to draw competitors from New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York. Street Stocks, Late Models, and Pro Stocks will also vie for lap money, which has been posted at $25 per lap led. The True Value Modified Racing Series will bring the weekend and the 2007 season to an exciting conclusion with a 100 green flag lap feature.
Two-day race weekend grandstand admission tickets are available now online at www.seekonkspeedway.com or can be purchased on race day for $25. Tickets for children 12 and under are priced at $5 for the weekend. For more information, visit online or contact the track office at (508)-336-9959.
The weekend schedule, lap sponsors, camping information, and All things DAV are available on our website at:
http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/news/news.php
The 2007 D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing
Schedule
FRIDAY October 5th
Pits open at 9 AM - Pit Admission $20 (no open grandstand admission)
Practice all divisions 11 AM to 5 PM.
(Rotation Order-SYRA, Trucks, Pro Four, Street Stock, NEMA, Late Model, Modified, Ford Focus, Pure Stock, Pro Stock)
SATURDAY October 6th
8:00 AM Pits Open
8:45 AM Inspections
10:00 AM Practice Starts (Rotation Order-SYRA, Trucks, Pro Four, Street Stock, NEMA, Late Model, Modified, Ford Focus, Pure Stock, Pro Stock)
1:30 PM Qualifying races start
Qualifying Schedule
Pro Four Modifieds Time Trials
Trucks 2 heats-10 laps each
Street Stocks 3 heats-10 laps each (top 6 qualify)
NEMA Midgets 2 or 3 heats- 10 laps each
Late Models 2 heats-12 laps each
Pro Stocks 2 or 3 heats-15 laps each
TVMS # of heats and laps TBA
Consolation races will follow in same order as needed
SYRA 600 Feature 25 LAPS
Sport Truck/4 Cylinder Feature 30 LAPS ($250 to win)
SYRA 750 Feature 25 LAPS
USAC Ford Focus Series Feature 25 LAPS
Pro Four Feature 37 LAPS
Pure Stock Feature 25 LAPS
SUNDAY 7th
9:00 AM Pits open
10:00 AM Pit party
12:00 PM Practice for NEMA Midgets, Pro Stocks, TVMRS ONLY
1:00 PM Features start
Feature Schedule
Street Stocks 30 Laps ($250 to win)
NEMA Midgets 25 Laps
Late Models 50 Laps ($700 to win)
Pro Stocks 100 Laps ($3,000 to win)
TVMS 100 Laps
Schedule subject to change
The weekend begins with an open practice for all divisions on Friday, October 5. The pit area will open at 9 AM, with practice rounds running non-stop from 11 AM to 5 PM. Pit admission is $20. The speedway will then host an employee appreciation barbecue for the Route 6 facility’s staff under the turn four tent, beginning at 6 PM.
Pit gates will swing open at 8 AM on Saturday, October 6, with technical inspections beginning at 8:45 AM. Practice for all divisions will run from 10 AM to 1:15 PM. Starting positions for the qualifying races will be determined by the luck of the draw. Qualifying heats will begin at 1:30 PM with “straight up” starts for the features coming from the Late Model, Street Stock, and Sport Truck/Four Cylinder preliminaries. A random redraw of the highest finishing Pro Stocks will set the stage for the 24-car main event. Consolation rounds will follow as needed for all divisions to fill in the final feature race starting spots.
The SYRA Mini Cup 600 and 750-restrictor plate divisions will open the feature race schedule, with a 30-lap $250 to win main for the Sport Trucks/Four Cylinders sandwiched in between their 25-lap events. The Pro Four Modified Series will roll out their 25-lap feature next, and be followed by the Pure Stock class, which will bring Saturday’s program to a close with a 25-lap feature. Lap money for the Sport Trucks/Four Cylinders is posted at $25 per lap with $20 per lap for the Pure Stocks.
The pit area will open at 9 AM on Sunday in preparation for the track’s annual pit party, giving fans of all ages the opportunity to inspect the race cars and trucks up close and visit with the drivers and teams. The pit party, which begins at 10 AM, will also include the presentation of the Seekonk Sentinel racing magazine-sponsored Most Popular Driver awards and the top qualifying Pro Stocks redrawing for starting position. At 11:30, the pit area will be cleared in preparation for the afternoon’s activities, which will begin with limited practice for NEMA midgets, True Value Modifieds, and Pro Stocks at 12 PM.
The first of five Sunday features, a 30-lap $250 to win 26-car event for the Street Stocks, will kick off the festivities at 1 PM. A 25-lap main for the Northeastern Midget Association will follow. The 50-lap open competition Late Model event will pay $700 of the $4,460 purse to the victor, and will immediately precede the Pro Stock main, which is expected to draw competitors from New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York. Street Stocks, Late Models, and Pro Stocks will also vie for lap money, which has been posted at $25 per lap led. The True Value Modified Racing Series will bring the weekend and the 2007 season to an exciting conclusion with a 100 green flag lap feature.
Two-day race weekend grandstand admission tickets are available now online at www.seekonkspeedway.com or can be purchased on race day for $25. Tickets for children 12 and under are priced at $5 for the weekend. For more information, visit online or contact the track office at (508)-336-9959.
The weekend schedule, lap sponsors, camping information, and All things DAV are available on our website at:
http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/news/news.php
The 2007 D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing
Schedule
FRIDAY October 5th
Pits open at 9 AM - Pit Admission $20 (no open grandstand admission)
Practice all divisions 11 AM to 5 PM.
(Rotation Order-SYRA, Trucks, Pro Four, Street Stock, NEMA, Late Model, Modified, Ford Focus, Pure Stock, Pro Stock)
SATURDAY October 6th
8:00 AM Pits Open
8:45 AM Inspections
10:00 AM Practice Starts (Rotation Order-SYRA, Trucks, Pro Four, Street Stock, NEMA, Late Model, Modified, Ford Focus, Pure Stock, Pro Stock)
1:30 PM Qualifying races start
Qualifying Schedule
Pro Four Modifieds Time Trials
Trucks 2 heats-10 laps each
Street Stocks 3 heats-10 laps each (top 6 qualify)
NEMA Midgets 2 or 3 heats- 10 laps each
Late Models 2 heats-12 laps each
Pro Stocks 2 or 3 heats-15 laps each
TVMS # of heats and laps TBA
Consolation races will follow in same order as needed
SYRA 600 Feature 25 LAPS
Sport Truck/4 Cylinder Feature 30 LAPS ($250 to win)
SYRA 750 Feature 25 LAPS
USAC Ford Focus Series Feature 25 LAPS
Pro Four Feature 37 LAPS
Pure Stock Feature 25 LAPS
SUNDAY 7th
9:00 AM Pits open
10:00 AM Pit party
12:00 PM Practice for NEMA Midgets, Pro Stocks, TVMRS ONLY
1:00 PM Features start
Feature Schedule
Street Stocks 30 Laps ($250 to win)
NEMA Midgets 25 Laps
Late Models 50 Laps ($700 to win)
Pro Stocks 100 Laps ($3,000 to win)
TVMS 100 Laps
Schedule subject to change
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
SEEKONK SPEEDWAY E-MAIL BULLETIN-9/18/07
SEEKONK SPEEDWAY E-MAIL BULLETIN-9/18/07
From Todd Baptista
Crowning Of The Champions Night
Saturday Night #19
September 22, 2007
2:30 PM-Pit area opens
4:00 PM-Grandstand gates open
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Practice for all divisions
5:45 PM-Drivers Meeting
5:50 PM- Late Model tire giveaway
6:00 PM-National Anthem and Start of Program
(Previous week’s winners on track: Pro #03, LM #3, SST #81, SS #77)
Order of Events
STREET STOCK HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats-top 6 qualify)
SPORT TRUCK HEATS 10 LAPS each
PRO STOCK HEATS 15 LAPS each
LATE MODEL HEATS 12 LAPS each
STREET STOCK CONSI 10 LAPS (top 8 qualify)
SPORT TRUCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
STREET STOCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
PRO STOCK FEATURE 40 LAPS
LATE MODEL FEATURE 25 LAPS
Subject to change
Infractions/Penalties from 9/14-15/07:
SYRA:
#65-Derryck Anderson, Jr.
Infraction: Altered restrictor plate/intent to deceive
Penalty: Disqualification from 9/14 events, loss of all accumulated 2007 points, suspension for remainder of the 2007 points season; competitor must pay restitution for defaced restrictor plate
Sport Truck:
#124-Manny Dias
Infraction: Drawing an intentional caution during the feature
Penalty: Parked
#5-Mike Ronhock
Infraction: Rough riding
Penalty: Placed to the tail of the lead lap trucks after completion of feature
Cars competing receiving no points and or purse
SYRA #83-Frank Perry (car competed on Hoosier tires)
Late Model #94-Tyler Thompson (car found not in accordance with divisional rules)
FASTEST LAPS from 9/14-15/07 features:
Pro Stock: #03-Kenny Spencer, 12.798 sec; #57-Dean Pettey, 12.820 sec.
Late Model: #7-Kyle Casper, 13.428 sec; #3-Jeramee Lillie, 13.497 sec.
Sport Truck: #80-Mike Cavallaro, 14.977 sec; #41-Charlie Rose, 15.003 sec.
Street Stock: #76-John Hanafin, 15.097 sec; #77-Paul Lallier, 15.127 sec.
Pure Stock: #9-Jason Arsenault, 16.188* sec; #8-Bill Chouinard, 16.279 sec.
SYRA 750: #55-Matthew Burke, 15.597 sec; #0-Kyle Kuchta, 15.693 sec.
SYRA 600: #96-David Hutchins, 16.538 sec; #38-Nick Ladyga, 15.575 sec.
NEMA: #47b-Lou Cicconi 11.155 sec (107.467 MPH)*
*=fastest lap of the season
FAST FRIDAYS
Final points event is this Friday, September 21. CHAMPIONS will be crowned in the three divisions.
Pits Open: 5 PM Practice: 6 PM Heats Begin: 7:15 PM (approx.)
The D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing weekend of October 5-7.
An open practice for all divisions will be held on Friday, October 5. Pit admission will be $20. The two-day DAV Saturday and Sunday ticket is $25 for grandstand and $35 for pit. In response to requests from fans and competitors, SOME divisions will run their heats and features on SATURDAY. This will avoid an 8 hour Sunday show. The divisions selected to run their complete program on Saturday will be based primarily on car count.
FRIDAY October 5th
Pits open at 9 AM
Practice all divisions 11 AM to 5 PM.
Pit Admission $20 (no open grandstand admission)
SATURDAY October 6th
8:00 AM Pits Open
8:45 AM Inspections
10:00 AM Practice Starts. Order to be announced.
1:30 PM Qualifying races start
Qualifying Schedule
Trucks 2 heats-10 laps each
Street Stocks 3 heats-10 laps each (top 6 to qualify)
Pro Four Modifieds 2 heats-10 laps each
NEMA Midgets 2 or 3 heats- 10 laps each
Late Models 2 heats-12 laps each
Pro Stocks 2 or 3 heats-15 laps each
TVMS # of heats and laps TBA
Consolation races will follow in same order as needed
SYRA 600 Feature 25 LAPS
Sport Truck/4 Cylinder Feature 30 LAPS ($250 to win)
SYRA 750 Feature 25 LAPS
Pro Four Feature 25 LAPS
Pure Stock Feature 25 LAPS
SUNDAY 7th
9:00 AM Pits open
10:00 AM Pit party (to take place in the pit area)
12:00 PM Practice for NEMA Midgets, Pro Stocks, TVMRS ONLY
1:00 PM Features start
Feature Schedule
Street Stocks 30 Laps ($250 to win)
NEMA Midgets 25 Laps
Late Models 50 Laps ($700 to win)
Pro Stocks 100 Laps ($3,000 to win)
TVMS 100 Laps
Schedule subject to change
DAV PURSE not including lap money is as follows:
Pro Stocks: $14,700-24 starters, $275 to qualify, $3,000 to win
Late Models: $4,460, 24 starters, $700 to win
Street Stocks: $1,675, $250 to win, 26 cars will start
Sport Trucks/Four Cylinder Class: $1,615, $250 to win, 24 starters
Total weekend purse including NEMA, Pro Fours, and Modifieds is over $47,000.
LAP MONEY
Lap money for the four Saturday night divisions will be posted at $25 per lap. Anyone wishing to assist Len Ellis in obtaining lap money, please see him in the pit area on race night. ALSO, anyone wishing to coordinate lap money or sponsorship for the SYRA events, please see any member of the track management team. Deadline is Saturday night, September 22- last night of points- to ensure publication.
PURE STOCKS LAP MONEY
Lap money will be posted for the Pure Stocks at $20 per lap. Todd Baptista will coordinate lap money for the Pure Stock event (collect, publicize, and pay out after post-race tech) on October 6. Please see Todd in the pit area on Fridays or Saturdays or upstairs in the tower to purchase laps. Deadline is Friday night, September 21- last night of Pure Stock points- to ensure publication.
QUESTIONS?
For general questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959 Monday through Friday.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO THE SPORT. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS ON THE FINAL NIGHT OF POINTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!!
From Todd Baptista
Crowning Of The Champions Night
Saturday Night #19
September 22, 2007
2:30 PM-Pit area opens
4:00 PM-Grandstand gates open
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Practice for all divisions
5:45 PM-Drivers Meeting
5:50 PM- Late Model tire giveaway
6:00 PM-National Anthem and Start of Program
(Previous week’s winners on track: Pro #03, LM #3, SST #81, SS #77)
Order of Events
STREET STOCK HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats-top 6 qualify)
SPORT TRUCK HEATS 10 LAPS each
PRO STOCK HEATS 15 LAPS each
LATE MODEL HEATS 12 LAPS each
STREET STOCK CONSI 10 LAPS (top 8 qualify)
SPORT TRUCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
STREET STOCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
PRO STOCK FEATURE 40 LAPS
LATE MODEL FEATURE 25 LAPS
Subject to change
Infractions/Penalties from 9/14-15/07:
SYRA:
#65-Derryck Anderson, Jr.
Infraction: Altered restrictor plate/intent to deceive
Penalty: Disqualification from 9/14 events, loss of all accumulated 2007 points, suspension for remainder of the 2007 points season; competitor must pay restitution for defaced restrictor plate
Sport Truck:
#124-Manny Dias
Infraction: Drawing an intentional caution during the feature
Penalty: Parked
#5-Mike Ronhock
Infraction: Rough riding
Penalty: Placed to the tail of the lead lap trucks after completion of feature
Cars competing receiving no points and or purse
SYRA #83-Frank Perry (car competed on Hoosier tires)
Late Model #94-Tyler Thompson (car found not in accordance with divisional rules)
FASTEST LAPS from 9/14-15/07 features:
Pro Stock: #03-Kenny Spencer, 12.798 sec; #57-Dean Pettey, 12.820 sec.
Late Model: #7-Kyle Casper, 13.428 sec; #3-Jeramee Lillie, 13.497 sec.
Sport Truck: #80-Mike Cavallaro, 14.977 sec; #41-Charlie Rose, 15.003 sec.
Street Stock: #76-John Hanafin, 15.097 sec; #77-Paul Lallier, 15.127 sec.
Pure Stock: #9-Jason Arsenault, 16.188* sec; #8-Bill Chouinard, 16.279 sec.
SYRA 750: #55-Matthew Burke, 15.597 sec; #0-Kyle Kuchta, 15.693 sec.
SYRA 600: #96-David Hutchins, 16.538 sec; #38-Nick Ladyga, 15.575 sec.
NEMA: #47b-Lou Cicconi 11.155 sec (107.467 MPH)*
*=fastest lap of the season
FAST FRIDAYS
Final points event is this Friday, September 21. CHAMPIONS will be crowned in the three divisions.
Pits Open: 5 PM Practice: 6 PM Heats Begin: 7:15 PM (approx.)
The D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing weekend of October 5-7.
An open practice for all divisions will be held on Friday, October 5. Pit admission will be $20. The two-day DAV Saturday and Sunday ticket is $25 for grandstand and $35 for pit. In response to requests from fans and competitors, SOME divisions will run their heats and features on SATURDAY. This will avoid an 8 hour Sunday show. The divisions selected to run their complete program on Saturday will be based primarily on car count.
FRIDAY October 5th
Pits open at 9 AM
Practice all divisions 11 AM to 5 PM.
Pit Admission $20 (no open grandstand admission)
SATURDAY October 6th
8:00 AM Pits Open
8:45 AM Inspections
10:00 AM Practice Starts. Order to be announced.
1:30 PM Qualifying races start
Qualifying Schedule
Trucks 2 heats-10 laps each
Street Stocks 3 heats-10 laps each (top 6 to qualify)
Pro Four Modifieds 2 heats-10 laps each
NEMA Midgets 2 or 3 heats- 10 laps each
Late Models 2 heats-12 laps each
Pro Stocks 2 or 3 heats-15 laps each
TVMS # of heats and laps TBA
Consolation races will follow in same order as needed
SYRA 600 Feature 25 LAPS
Sport Truck/4 Cylinder Feature 30 LAPS ($250 to win)
SYRA 750 Feature 25 LAPS
Pro Four Feature 25 LAPS
Pure Stock Feature 25 LAPS
SUNDAY 7th
9:00 AM Pits open
10:00 AM Pit party (to take place in the pit area)
12:00 PM Practice for NEMA Midgets, Pro Stocks, TVMRS ONLY
1:00 PM Features start
Feature Schedule
Street Stocks 30 Laps ($250 to win)
NEMA Midgets 25 Laps
Late Models 50 Laps ($700 to win)
Pro Stocks 100 Laps ($3,000 to win)
TVMS 100 Laps
Schedule subject to change
DAV PURSE not including lap money is as follows:
Pro Stocks: $14,700-24 starters, $275 to qualify, $3,000 to win
Late Models: $4,460, 24 starters, $700 to win
Street Stocks: $1,675, $250 to win, 26 cars will start
Sport Trucks/Four Cylinder Class: $1,615, $250 to win, 24 starters
Total weekend purse including NEMA, Pro Fours, and Modifieds is over $47,000.
LAP MONEY
Lap money for the four Saturday night divisions will be posted at $25 per lap. Anyone wishing to assist Len Ellis in obtaining lap money, please see him in the pit area on race night. ALSO, anyone wishing to coordinate lap money or sponsorship for the SYRA events, please see any member of the track management team. Deadline is Saturday night, September 22- last night of points- to ensure publication.
PURE STOCKS LAP MONEY
Lap money will be posted for the Pure Stocks at $20 per lap. Todd Baptista will coordinate lap money for the Pure Stock event (collect, publicize, and pay out after post-race tech) on October 6. Please see Todd in the pit area on Fridays or Saturdays or upstairs in the tower to purchase laps. Deadline is Friday night, September 21- last night of Pure Stock points- to ensure publication.
QUESTIONS?
For general questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959 Monday through Friday.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO THE SPORT. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS ON THE FINAL NIGHT OF POINTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
SEEKONK SPEEDWAY E-MAIL BULLETIN-9/12/07
Armed Forces Appreciation-NEMA Night-September 15, 2007
1:00 NEMA and Seekonk pits open
2:00-2:50 PM NEMA Practice #1
3:00-4:00 PM Seekonk Practice #1
4:00 PM Grandstand gates open
4:00-4:30 PM NEMA Practice #2
4:30-5:35 PM Seekonk Practice #2
5:45 PM Drivers Meeting
5:50 PM Late Model tire giveaway
6:00 PM National Anthem and Start of Program
(Previous week’s winners on track: Pro #30, LM #71, SST #81, SS #19 along with driver/crew members who have served in the military)
Order of Events
SPORT TRUCK HEATS 10 LAPS each
STREET STOCK HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats-top 6 qualify)
NEMA HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats)
LATE MODEL HEATS 12 LAPS each
PRO STOCK HEATS 15 LAPS each
STREET STOCK CONSI 10 LAPS (top 8 qualify)
NEMA CONSI (IF NEEDED) 10 LAPS
SPORT TRUCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
STREET STOCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
NEMA FEATURE 25 LAPS
LATE MODEL FEATURE 25 LAPS
PRO STOCK FEATURE 40 LAPS
Schedule Subject To Change
PIT ATTIRE: Shorts are now allowed in the pit area unless otherwise stated.
Infractions/Penalties from 9/8/07:
Street Stock: #17-Mark Henshaw, Jr.
Infraction: Rough riding.
Penalty: Placed to the rear of the running order, consolation race.
Street Stock: 116-Jim Silvia
Infraction: Failure to acknowledge the black flag and black flag with white cross; subsequent intentional contact resulting in caution flag.
Penalty: Probation revoked, car and driver suspended from competing for the remaining points events of the season.
Street Stock #48: Billy Brady
Infraction: Intentional contact under caution
Penalty: Disqualification from feature with forfeiture of points and purse from 9/8 feature, $100 fine and a two (2) race meet probation.
Late Model #3 team: crew member Brian Lillie
Infraction: Violation of rule 8.0 D/F; Team member participating in or inciting a fight in the pits/ attempt to do bodily harm.
Penalty: Suspension from the pit area for the remaining points races of the 2007 season and a fine of $250.00 which must be paid before individual can subsequently return to the pit area.
THIS SATURDAY: VETERANS, SERVICEMEN IN THE PIT AREA:
ALL DRIVERS AND CREW MEMBERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF MILITARY SERVICE OR ON ACTIVE DUTY and are working in the pits or racing are asked to join us trackside on Saturday night at 5:55 PM for the playing of our national anthem and our opening ceremonies on Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Simply walk down onto the track toward the start-finish line and join the previous week’s winners. An official will direct you upon arrival.
FASTEST LAPS from 9/7-8/07 features:
Pro Stock: #11-Todd Annarummo, 12.870 sec; #27-Mike Brightman, 12.886sec.
Late Model: #71-Gerry DeGasparre, 13.615 sec; #7-Kyle Casper, 13.672 sec.
Sport Truck: #14-Rick Martin, 14.989 sec; #81-Adam Murphy, 15.092 sec.
Street Stock: #04-Steve Axon, 15.111 sec; #94-Dennis Dupuis, 15.116 sec.
Pure Stock: #8-Bill Chouinard, 16.254* sec; #13-Bob Hinckley, 16.384 sec.
SYRA 750: #55-Matthew Burke, 15.691 sec; #0-Kyle Kuchta, 15.784 sec.
SYRA 600: #38-Nick Ladyga, 16.679 sec; #5-Casey Sanchez, 16.690 sec.
*=fastest lap of the season
Medway High School Athletic Fund in memory of Nick Souza.
Late Model #47 Bill Bernard will be competing this weekend in memory of Nick Souza, an athlete at Medway High School who died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart ailment in April of 2007. The Bernard team is donating their winnings from this Saturday’s race to help establish an athletic fund at Medway High School in memory of Nick. The team’s sponsors, Ashland Lumber, W. A. Bernard Inc. Smitty’s Towing and Snow’s Garage are all going to match the purse/and or make significant contributions to the fund. Nick’s family and friends and media representatives are expected to join us on Saturday as well. Seekonk Speedway endorses and supports the Medway High School Athletic Fund in memory of Nick Souza and will make announcements during the night in its behalf. Teams and or sponsors interested in supporting this cause are asked to see Bill Bernard in the LM #47 pits on Saturday.
FAST FRIDAYS
Final two points events are September 14, and 21. CHAMPIONS will be crowned in the three divisions on Friday night, September 21.
Pits Open: 5 PM Practice: 6 PM Heats Begin: 7:15 PM (approx.)
The D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing weekend of October 5-7.
An open practice for all divisions will be held on Friday, October 5. Pit admission will be $20. The two-day DAV Saturday and Sunday ticket is $25 for grandstand and $35 for pit. In response to requests from fans and competitors, SOME divisions will run their heats and features on SATURDAY. This will avoid an 8 hour Sunday show. The divisions selected to run their complete program on Saturday will be based primarily on car count.
The Pure Stocks and SYRA divisions will be competing this year on Saturday in 25 lap features on Saturday after qualifying. NO HEATS. At least two additional features will be completed on Saturday, tentatively including the Pro Four Modified Racing Series and Seekonk Sport Trucks.
DAV PURSE not including lap money is as follows:
Pro Stocks: $14,700-24 starters, $275 to qualify, $3,000 to win
Late Models: $4,460, 24 starters, $700 to win
Street Stocks: $1,675, $250 to win, 26 cars will start
Sport Trucks/Four Cylinder Class: $1,615, $250 to win, 24 starters
Total weekend purse including NEMA, Pro Fours, and Modifieds is over $47,000.
LAP MONEY
Lap money for the four Saturday night divisions will be posted at $25 per lap. Anyone wishing to assist Len Ellis in obtaining lap money, please see him in the pit area on race night. ALSO, anyone wishing to coordinate lap money or sponsorship for the SYRA events, please see any member of the track management team. Deadline is Saturday night, September 22- last night of points- to ensure publication.
PURE STOCKS LAP MONEY
Lap money will be posted for the Pure Stocks at $20 per lap. Todd Baptista will coordinate lap money for the Pure Stock event (collect, publicize, and pay out after post-race tech) on October 6. Please see Todd in the pit area on Fridays or Saturdays or upstairs in the tower to purchase laps. Deadline is Friday night, September 21- last night of Pure Stock points- to ensure publication.
WELCOME
Seekonk Speedway welcomes Audrey Gloddy to our race night staff. Audrey began training as an assistant scorer last Saturday night.
QUESTIONS?
For general questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959 Monday through Friday. Currently, there are over 100 teams and officials receiving this e-mail. To be added to the list, please e-mail full name, e-mail address, car/division and owner or driver status to Todd Baptista at trbent@charter.net. It is important to remember that any posted schedules are subject to change.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO THE SPORT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!!
1:00 NEMA and Seekonk pits open
2:00-2:50 PM NEMA Practice #1
3:00-4:00 PM Seekonk Practice #1
4:00 PM Grandstand gates open
4:00-4:30 PM NEMA Practice #2
4:30-5:35 PM Seekonk Practice #2
5:45 PM Drivers Meeting
5:50 PM Late Model tire giveaway
6:00 PM National Anthem and Start of Program
(Previous week’s winners on track: Pro #30, LM #71, SST #81, SS #19 along with driver/crew members who have served in the military)
Order of Events
SPORT TRUCK HEATS 10 LAPS each
STREET STOCK HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats-top 6 qualify)
NEMA HEATS 10 LAPS each (3 heats)
LATE MODEL HEATS 12 LAPS each
PRO STOCK HEATS 15 LAPS each
STREET STOCK CONSI 10 LAPS (top 8 qualify)
NEMA CONSI (IF NEEDED) 10 LAPS
SPORT TRUCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
STREET STOCK FEATURE 20 LAPS
NEMA FEATURE 25 LAPS
LATE MODEL FEATURE 25 LAPS
PRO STOCK FEATURE 40 LAPS
Schedule Subject To Change
PIT ATTIRE: Shorts are now allowed in the pit area unless otherwise stated.
Infractions/Penalties from 9/8/07:
Street Stock: #17-Mark Henshaw, Jr.
Infraction: Rough riding.
Penalty: Placed to the rear of the running order, consolation race.
Street Stock: 116-Jim Silvia
Infraction: Failure to acknowledge the black flag and black flag with white cross; subsequent intentional contact resulting in caution flag.
Penalty: Probation revoked, car and driver suspended from competing for the remaining points events of the season.
Street Stock #48: Billy Brady
Infraction: Intentional contact under caution
Penalty: Disqualification from feature with forfeiture of points and purse from 9/8 feature, $100 fine and a two (2) race meet probation.
Late Model #3 team: crew member Brian Lillie
Infraction: Violation of rule 8.0 D/F; Team member participating in or inciting a fight in the pits/ attempt to do bodily harm.
Penalty: Suspension from the pit area for the remaining points races of the 2007 season and a fine of $250.00 which must be paid before individual can subsequently return to the pit area.
THIS SATURDAY: VETERANS, SERVICEMEN IN THE PIT AREA:
ALL DRIVERS AND CREW MEMBERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF MILITARY SERVICE OR ON ACTIVE DUTY and are working in the pits or racing are asked to join us trackside on Saturday night at 5:55 PM for the playing of our national anthem and our opening ceremonies on Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Simply walk down onto the track toward the start-finish line and join the previous week’s winners. An official will direct you upon arrival.
FASTEST LAPS from 9/7-8/07 features:
Pro Stock: #11-Todd Annarummo, 12.870 sec; #27-Mike Brightman, 12.886sec.
Late Model: #71-Gerry DeGasparre, 13.615 sec; #7-Kyle Casper, 13.672 sec.
Sport Truck: #14-Rick Martin, 14.989 sec; #81-Adam Murphy, 15.092 sec.
Street Stock: #04-Steve Axon, 15.111 sec; #94-Dennis Dupuis, 15.116 sec.
Pure Stock: #8-Bill Chouinard, 16.254* sec; #13-Bob Hinckley, 16.384 sec.
SYRA 750: #55-Matthew Burke, 15.691 sec; #0-Kyle Kuchta, 15.784 sec.
SYRA 600: #38-Nick Ladyga, 16.679 sec; #5-Casey Sanchez, 16.690 sec.
*=fastest lap of the season
Medway High School Athletic Fund in memory of Nick Souza.
Late Model #47 Bill Bernard will be competing this weekend in memory of Nick Souza, an athlete at Medway High School who died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart ailment in April of 2007. The Bernard team is donating their winnings from this Saturday’s race to help establish an athletic fund at Medway High School in memory of Nick. The team’s sponsors, Ashland Lumber, W. A. Bernard Inc. Smitty’s Towing and Snow’s Garage are all going to match the purse/and or make significant contributions to the fund. Nick’s family and friends and media representatives are expected to join us on Saturday as well. Seekonk Speedway endorses and supports the Medway High School Athletic Fund in memory of Nick Souza and will make announcements during the night in its behalf. Teams and or sponsors interested in supporting this cause are asked to see Bill Bernard in the LM #47 pits on Saturday.
FAST FRIDAYS
Final two points events are September 14, and 21. CHAMPIONS will be crowned in the three divisions on Friday night, September 21.
Pits Open: 5 PM Practice: 6 PM Heats Begin: 7:15 PM (approx.)
The D. Anthony Venditti Memorial Festival of Racing weekend of October 5-7.
An open practice for all divisions will be held on Friday, October 5. Pit admission will be $20. The two-day DAV Saturday and Sunday ticket is $25 for grandstand and $35 for pit. In response to requests from fans and competitors, SOME divisions will run their heats and features on SATURDAY. This will avoid an 8 hour Sunday show. The divisions selected to run their complete program on Saturday will be based primarily on car count.
The Pure Stocks and SYRA divisions will be competing this year on Saturday in 25 lap features on Saturday after qualifying. NO HEATS. At least two additional features will be completed on Saturday, tentatively including the Pro Four Modified Racing Series and Seekonk Sport Trucks.
DAV PURSE not including lap money is as follows:
Pro Stocks: $14,700-24 starters, $275 to qualify, $3,000 to win
Late Models: $4,460, 24 starters, $700 to win
Street Stocks: $1,675, $250 to win, 26 cars will start
Sport Trucks/Four Cylinder Class: $1,615, $250 to win, 24 starters
Total weekend purse including NEMA, Pro Fours, and Modifieds is over $47,000.
LAP MONEY
Lap money for the four Saturday night divisions will be posted at $25 per lap. Anyone wishing to assist Len Ellis in obtaining lap money, please see him in the pit area on race night. ALSO, anyone wishing to coordinate lap money or sponsorship for the SYRA events, please see any member of the track management team. Deadline is Saturday night, September 22- last night of points- to ensure publication.
PURE STOCKS LAP MONEY
Lap money will be posted for the Pure Stocks at $20 per lap. Todd Baptista will coordinate lap money for the Pure Stock event (collect, publicize, and pay out after post-race tech) on October 6. Please see Todd in the pit area on Fridays or Saturdays or upstairs in the tower to purchase laps. Deadline is Friday night, September 21- last night of Pure Stock points- to ensure publication.
WELCOME
Seekonk Speedway welcomes Audrey Gloddy to our race night staff. Audrey began training as an assistant scorer last Saturday night.
QUESTIONS?
For general questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the speedway office directly at (508)-336-9959 Monday through Friday. Currently, there are over 100 teams and officials receiving this e-mail. To be added to the list, please e-mail full name, e-mail address, car/division and owner or driver status to Todd Baptista at trbent@charter.net. It is important to remember that any posted schedules are subject to change.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO THE SPORT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!!
Monday, September 10, 2007
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