Racing in New England « Seekonk Speedway

Brad Scott Memorial wins go to Ryan Vanasse, Jeramee Lillie, Mike Cavallaro and Chris DeMoura.

On Jun 17, 2012

Warwick RI’s Ryan Vanasse picked up the lead during the middle portion of the 40 lap Pro Stock feature, and held off 6 time Pro Stock Champion Fred Astle and Tom Scully Sr in a late race restart to pick up his second Pro Stock win of the season. Kyle Casper brought the field down for the green, and Somerset native set the pace through the early goings.

Warwick RI’s Ryan Vanasse picked up the lead during the middle portion of the 40 lap Pro Stock feature, and held off 6 time Pro Stock Champion Fred Astle and Tom Scully Sr in a late race restart to pick up his second Pro Stock win of the season. Kyle Casper brought the field down…

Jesse Melberg returns to Pure Stock Victory Lane. Tom Grey breaks through for Nick’s Pit Stop Legends win, Pacheco, Blais and Lougee repeat.

On Jun 17, 2012

Jesse Melberg made his way back to the winners circle in the Pure Stocks. Jesse took over on a lap 22 restart and held off defending Pure Stock Champion Bill Chouinard to pick up his second win of the season. The race was dominated by Amy Arsenault, who led from the beginning, but spun out of the lead with just a handful of laps remaining. Melberg took over, and amid heavy pressure, showed there is no “Sophomore Slump” for this Taunton native. Chouinard held on for second, with Chris Lima, Earl Curtin and Tom Blackwell rounding out the top five.

Jesse Melberg made his way back to the winners circle in the Pure Stocks. Jesse took over on a lap 22 restart and held off defending Pure Stock Champion Bill Chouinard to pick up his second win of the season. The race was dominated by Amy Arsenault, who led from the beginning, but spun out…

Louie Mechalidas returns to Seekonk Speedway Victory Lane in the Valenti Modified Racing Series. Thompson, Dion and Belmont make their appearances also.

On Jun 10, 2012

Tyngsboro’s Louie Mechalidas brought the 24 car field down to the green flag, and held off the heavy challenges of Les Hinckley through several restarts, and Jon McKennedy at the end to pick up the win at Seekonk Speedway Saturday night. McKennedy slid past Hinckley with less than 15 laps to go, and pushed the Kevin Stuart owned machine to the finish.

Tyngsboro’s Louie Mechalidas brought the 24 car field down to the green flag, and held off the heavy challenges of Les Hinckley through several restarts, and Jon McKennedy at the end to pick up the win at Seekonk Speedway Saturday night. McKennedy slid past Hinckley with less than 15 laps to go, and pushed the…

Melberg, Ladyga, Sprague, Sanchez and Lougee win in season opener for Fast Fridays.

On Jun 3, 2012

Jesse Melberg, last season’s Rookie of the Year, started 2012 off with a dominating performance. Melberg led all twenty five laps, cruising to a convincing win after holding off a late challenge from John Robidoux and Bill Chouinard.

Jesse Melberg, last season’s Rookie of the Year, started 2012 off with a dominating performance. Melberg led all twenty five laps, cruising to a convincing win after holding off a late challenge from John Robidoux and Bill Chouinard.

Fast Fridays kicks off June 1 with Nick’s Pit Stop Legends, Pure Stocks, Sport4 and Seekonk Youth Racing Association.

On May 30, 2012

After a long off season, competitors in the 4 Fast Friday classes have been chomping at the bit to get out onto the 1/3 mile oval and compete in front of the fans. They have been off the track for just about a month, since the last open practice session.

After a long off season, competitors in the 4 Fast Friday classes have been chomping at the bit to get out onto the 1/3 mile oval and compete in front of the fans. They have been off the track for just about a month, since the last open practice session.

Fred Astle Jr visits Victory Lane, Bobby Pelland and John Paiva repeat, Charles Beal becomes a first time winner.

On May 27, 2012

Six time Pro Stock champion Fred Astle Jr jumped out front early, and held of challenges from Kevin Casper and Dave Darling to pick up a thrilling win.

Six time Pro Stock champion Fred Astle Jr jumped out front early, and held of challenges from Kevin Casper and Dave Darling to pick up a thrilling win.

Ryan Vanasse picks up second career Pro Stock feature. Bobby Pelland III, Mike Cavallaro and Paul Lallier also win.

On May 12, 2012

Warwick RI’s Ryan Vanasse has been one of the hottest drivers at Seekonk Speedway over the past three plus seasons. In that time, he has won two Late Model Championships, as well as over 15 feature wins, including a division record of 11 in 2011. This year, Ryan made the full time move back to the Pro Stocks, and has continued his momentum.

Warwick RI’s Ryan Vanasse has been one of the hottest drivers at Seekonk Speedway over the past three plus seasons. In that time, he has won two Late Model Championships, as well as over 15 feature wins, including a division record of 11 in 2011. This year, Ryan made the full time move back to…