Archive for May 3rd, 2011

Ride Your Bike on NHMS in Safe Kids 500

Published at May 3, 2011 in NHMS. 0 Comments

Loudon, NH — Bicycles will replace race cars tonight at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, during the seventh annual Safe Kids 500, presented by Hannaford Supermarket beginning at 5 p.m.

The Safe Kids 500 is a free, fun, family event that gives children the opportunity to race around “The Magic Mile” on their bikes.

“Families are the foundation of everything we do, and I am so excited to open the gates of New Hampshire Motor Speedway to kids, for some fun and exercise,” said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway.

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Dave Darling, Matt Breault, Mike Cavallaro and Justin Travis Start Off 2011 on the Right Foot at The ‘Konk

Published at May 3, 2011 in Seekonk. 0 Comments

Seekonk, MA — Rehoboth’s Dave Darling made opening day his own once again, taking over at midrace and building a solid lead through to the checkered flag. Darling likes the big race scenario, and this continued the momentum he had set up, winning 2010’s year-ending Venditti Memorial.

Westporter Fred Astle, the 2010 division champ, finished second, .668 second back. Mike Brightman, Tom Scully, Jr. and Ken Spencer filled out the top five. Spencer chased them across the line in sixth.

Kevin Casper and Brightman made up the front row for the start, followed by Spencer and Darling; Astle and Scully, Jr. were the third row.

At the drop of the green, Casper stutter-stepped, giving Brightman the good start to run to the front. Darling latched onto his tail and the chase was on. Casper, Scully, Jr, Spencer and Astle pursued.

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