John B Verissimo

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.

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…

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2012 Hometown Hero Schedule

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.

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…

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Registration Starts Feb 1st !!!

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.

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.

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Speedway Going Mobile!

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 !

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,…

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Legend Car Update

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.

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.

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Seekonk Speedway completes their 2011 season by celebrating with their Champions

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 6th 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.

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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 6th Pro Stock title, Gerry DeGasparre Jr, who joined the head table…

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Most Improved Drivers 2011 Season

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

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

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Rookies Of the Year 2011 Season

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

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

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