Late Models set for 2nd annual Dusty Young Memorial 50 lapper.

The Late Models are gearing up for their first special of the season, and speedway management announced today that the 2nd Annual Dusty Young Memorial will have an increase in distance. Originally scheduled for the regular 30 laps, Race Director Dave Alburn announced that the event will go 50 laps. In addition to the extra distance, the event will pay the winner up to $1,100.

This annual Late Model event is in memory of Dusty Young, father of former Late Model standout Glenn “Fireball” Young, and could be seen around the speedway either hanging around the race car or the Team 99 bus that frequented speedways throughout New England. Dusty passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer in 2008. Dusty was not only a team owner, he had previously been an official at Norwood Arena.

Glenn is offering and extra $500 to win this event, increasing the winners share to $1,000. This event also falls under the Phil’s Propane contingency program, offering an additional $100 if the competitor is carrying the Phil’s Propane contingency decal, making the total winners share up to $1,100.

The defending race winner, Kyle Casper, has moved up into the Pro Stocks, but is expected to return and compete for the win. Ryan Vanasse is the current front runner in the Late Models with four straight wins, going back to 2008. Reigning champion Gerry DeGasparre is coming off a solid second place finish, and is poised for his first trip to Victory Lane. Kevin Casper, Jon Dickerman and others are also knocking on the door of victory. Outside competitors are welcome to come in and compete.

Also in action will be the ARC Pro Stocks, Seekonk Sport Trucks and Street Stocks. Pit gates open at 2:00pm, with the general admission gates opening at 4:00. Adult admission is just $12.00, with kids 12 and under FREE. Pit area admission is $30.00. Action starts at 6:00pm. Please contact the speedway office with any questions at (508) 336-9959.

Rain forces Seekonk Speedway to postpone their Army National Guard Thrill Show.

With a steady rain falling, and a forecast of thunderstorms, Seekonk Speedway was forced to postpone their Memorial Day Celebration presented by the Army National Guard. The show will run on Monday, May 25 with a new time. General admission gates will open one hour earlier at 1:20pm, with the show also starting one hour earlier at 4:00pm. For further updates, please check out seekonkspeedway.com.

Schedule for Saturday May 9.

2:00 PM PIT BOOTH AND PIT AREA OPENS

3:30 – 5:30 PM Practice
5:40 PM Drivers meeting

START TIME 6:00 PM

****NATIONAL ANTHEM****

Qualifying races
Pure Stock 8 LAPS
Pro Stock Finish 2nd heat 12 LAPS

Street Stock Consolation race

Feature races
PURE STOCKS 25 LAPS
TRUCKS 25 LAPS
LATE MODEL 30 LAPS
STREET STOCK 25 LAPS
PRO STOCK 75 LAPS


Schedule subject to change

Opening Day Redux

Due to weather delays, the opening day events have been cut short. Just shy of halfway in the second Pro Stock heat, the rains came and delayed the remainder of the event until this coming Saturday, May 9th, with the rest of the program to continue.

Tickets and wristbands will be honored from opening day. You will have to turn them in on Saturday upon arrival for redemption.

The remainder of the program is:
Pro Stock Heat II
Street Stock Consilation

Seekonk Sport Truck Feature
Pure Stock Feature
Late Model Feature
Street Stock Feature
Pro Stocks

The regular scheduled event for May 9 has been replaced with the remainder of the Opening Day program.