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John B Verissimo

speedwayweb — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:59:19 +0000

NEW BEDFORD — John B. Verissimo, 87, of Acushnet, died February 12, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Lydia D. (Medeiros) Verissimo.

Born and raised in New Bedford, he lived in Acushnet most of his life.

He was formerly employed as a photographer at the Seekonk Speedway for many years.

Mr. Verissimo served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Fairhaven.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Robin Quintin of New Bedford; a son, John Verissimo of New Bedford; a sister, Maria Cardin of Somerset; and 2 grandchildren.

His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21st at 10 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.

2012 Hometown Hero Schedule

speedwayweb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:32:54 +0000

Grab your neighbors and tell your friends !

Seekonk Speedway believes in the communities that support our drivers and their sponsors…this is our way giving you a chance to support your local Hometown drivers on us. Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, customers and family and give your Hometown Hero the support they deserve.

Valid only on specified night. One Complimentary ticket per ID.

Registration Starts Feb 1st !!!

speedwayweb — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:03:08 +0000

Open Registration for all divisions begins Wednesday Feb 1st. Any numbers not claimed by March 1st will become available to anyone first come first serve.

Speedway Going Mobile!

speedwayweb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:49 +0000

Seekonk Speedway has just released its mobile app! this app will give you up to date schedules, point standings, rosters and other track info. There will be several coupon and discounts available only to app users as well as weather updates, Facebook and twitter feeds ! Share a pic right from your app, get directions, call the office, buy tickets, send us a note , write on the Fan Wall or cruise thru the photo gallery all just a touch of a button away ! This is a free app and is now available in the Android Marketplace ….Iphone users will be able to download from iTunes app store next week !

Legend Car Update

speedwayweb — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:52:40 +0000

In accordance with INEX rules , 14 year old competitors may race at Seekonk in the Friday Series as long as all INEX qualifications have been met.

2012 Schedule

speedwayweb — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:56:52 +0000

2012 Seekonk Speedway Schedule

Seekonk Speedway completes their 2011 season by celebrating with their Champions

speedwayweb — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:39:49 +0000

On Saturday, January 14, several hundred friends and family members gathered at the Venus de Milo in Swansea, MA to witness the 2011 Champions crowned. Joining in at the head table were Pro Stock Champion Fred Astle Jr, who picked up his record 6^th Pro Stock title, Gerry DeGasparre Jr, who joined the head table for the fifth time in his career as the Late Model Champion, Mike Cavallaro, a four time Sport Truck Champion, Ryan Lineham, who picked up his first career Street Stock title.

The Fast Friday champions also joined the head table, including two time Pure Stock Champion Bill Chouinard, Sport4 title holder Kyle Pacheco, and SYRA champions Branden Dion from the 750 class, and Curtis Rolando, who won the 600 class title.

Over 90 trophies were delivered to the top finishers in each division, the Rookie of the Year and the Most Improved Drivers. There were also the annual Anthony Francis Venditti Memorial awards, for a person who has shown dedication to the sport of auto racing. This years winner was 6 time Pro Stock Champion Fred Astle Jr.

The coveted D Anthony Venditti Memorial award was also handed out to an individual who has devoted his life to the sport of short track racing. The recipient was long time track photographer Johnny Mercury, who was joined by his wife Lydia on stage for the award. John had spent 33 years as the speedway photographer, capturing some of the most exciting drivers, officials and fans that have graced the 1/3 mile oval.

For the special awards handed out for the Rookie of the Year included Colby Fournier-Pro Stock, Dylan Estrella-Late Models, Greg Boone-Sport Truck, Scott Cestodio-Street Stocks, Jesse Melberg-Pure Stocks, Nick Lascoula-SYRA 750, and Taylor Bowser-SYRA 600.

The Most Improved drivers for the season were Scott Dion-Pro Stocks, Bobby Pelland III-Late Models, Dan Leach-Sport Trucks, Crystal Serydynski-Street Stocks, David Desrosiers-Pure Stocks, and Shelby Donovan-SYRA.

Part of the opening ceremonies included the introduction of Seekonk Speedway’s new mascot. An online contest was held to help name the mascot, and the clear winner was Sir Lap A Lot, which stood out above the hundreds of entries.

Plans are now underway for Seekonk’s 67^th season, where the Hometown Heroes celebration will continue, where on several nights; there will be pre-determined towns and cities that will have free entry for their residences.

Keep up to date on the happenings by visiting seekonkspeedway.com or checking out our Facebook page.

Most Improved Drivers 2011 Season

speedwayweb — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:14:58 +0000

Pro Stocks…Scott Dion

Late Model…Bobby Pelland III

Street Stocks…Crystal Serydynski

Sport Trucks…Daniel Leach

Pure Stock…David Desrosiers

SYRA 600…Shelby Donavan

Rookies Of the Year 2011 Season

speedwayweb — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:04:18 +0000

Pro Stock…Colby Fournier

Late Model…Dylan Estrella

Street Stock…Scott Cestodio

Sport Trucks…Greg Boone

Pure Stock…Jessie Melberg

SYRA 600…Taylor Bowser

SYRA 750…Nick Lascola

Racers Expo Feb 10 & 11

speedwayweb — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:31:38 +0000

Join us at the Racers Expo in Feb ! Click HERE for more info