UNITY — It began as a late-season fling for local racers back in 1986, and despite a series of changes in promoters, it not only survived but has grown into one of the richest single-day Late Model races in the state. When the 30th annual Long John 116 takes the green flag Sunday, Oct. […]
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Sun Journal writer Phil Whipple honored by auto racing hall of fame
Longtime Sun Journal sports writer Phil Whipple will be honored this fall by one of the Northeast’s top auto racing entities. The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame announced Thursday that Whipple, who has been with the Sun Journal for more than 15 years as a sports clerk and a staff writer, has been […]
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Tinker finding success in PASS Mods
NEW GLOUCESTER — For Windham native Ben Tinker, a move from the friendly confines of a full-fendered stock car to the more radical open-wheel modifieds has brought success pretty quickly. Tinker, 38, now a resident of New Gloucester, spent most of his 18-year driving career piloting a Super Street at Oxford, and more recently a […]
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Hall nearly claims coveted title as rookie at Beech Ridge
SCARBOROUGH — As the “changing of the guard” continues across the entire scope of Maine short track racing, another example of that incoming talent put in an impressive performance any “rookie” would enjoy in 2015. For 20-year-old Garrett Hall of Scarborough, moving up to the premier NASCAR Pro Series class at Beech Ridge meant a […]
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Lanpher earns first Pro Series title at Beech Ridge
After what was one of the most impressive eight-day driving performances Maine race fans have seen in many years, 17-year-old Reid Lanpher capped a dream-like 2015 season Saturday night by earning the NASCAR Pro Series Championship at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Lanpher, of Manchester, kicked off his blazing late-season drive to the title on Saturday, […]
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Salley heading toward a second Acceleration Series title
NORWAY — When the Oxford Acceleration Series was born in 1998, it was clear the group of entry-level classes within its ranks would cultivate talent for years to come. Another fine example of that talent is 28-year-old Dustin Salley, of Norway. Now in his sixth season of competition, the 2013 Rebel class champion is enjoying […]
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Auto racing: Tim Brackett reigns on opening day for OPS Championship Series
Ryan Robbins (OPS Modifieds); Keith Stuart (Street Stock) and Shawn Hinkley (Bandits) also earned feature wins on Applebee’s Opening Day at the 3/8-mile western Maine oval. Brackett led from flag-to-flag in the first weekly Super Late Model tussle at Oxford since 2006, while veterans Scott Farrington and Gary Chiasson had a spirited battle for second. […]
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Auto Racing: Auger enjoying new role in drag racing
WALES — While he’s more widely known for his business success in central and southern Maine, one local drag racing enthusiast has caught the attention of racers and collectors around the country. Tom Auger carries the legacy of VIP Discount Auto Centers with pride; it’s the company he and his father, who founded L&A Tire, […]