Published at November 2, 2008
in Seekonk.
Seekonk, MA — Seekonk Speedway closed the books on another successful season, with the Halloween Happening returned to the schedule. On a picture perfect autumn day, the competitors took to the track for some Trick-of-Treating with the youngsters, as they competed in a costume contest.
For the first time, Drifting was part of the program. NEDrift.com was the team that brought the growing sport to the state of Massachusetts for the first time. Once they found the right groove for drifting, they proceeded to burn their tires down to the cords in a show of appreciation.
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This year’s meeting will be held on Sunday, December 7th at Periwinkles Restaurant in Auburn, Mass. The meeting will start at 12:30pm sharp and lunch will be available.
As there will be no election of officers or board members this year, the purpose of the meeting will be to announce technical rules decisions and vote on any members/car owners’ submitted proposals.
To ensure compliance with our rulebook, please forward any technical or rule proposals to my attention via e-mail or US mail to be received NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS Monday, November 24, 2008. A full agenda and proposals list will then be distributed via e-mail to all 2008 members in advance of the general meeting.
Sources: NEMA
Longtime Modified owner/builder Art Barry of Preston, CT. will be among the inductees welcomed into the New England Auto Racing Hall Of Fame on Jan. 25, 2009 at LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor, CT.
With fellow Hall Of Fame member Bob Potter at the wheel, Barry (pictured here on the right), enjoyed enormous success at the Speedbowl during the 1970’s with this Capri-bodied entry.
A hallmark of all Barry machines, the car was as immaculately-crafted as it was fast.
For more information on the 2009 Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, please visit http://www.near1.com.
Sources: Dave Dykes/Waterford Speedbowl PR
Speed was the centerpiece of the Northeastern Midget Association’s 57th season. Champions Randy Cabral (driver) and Tim Bertrand (owner) ruled over a 17-race campaign filled with astonishing lap times.
The Cabral/Bertrand #47 team won eight shows en route to the first championship for both.
“We started off badly (losing Shane Hammond at Thompson) but everybody pulled together,” reports NEMA President Mike Scrivani Jr. “We had a lot of good races. We had great support in difficult times.”
Continue reading ‘Top Speeds Make NEMA Sought After Commodity’
