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December 2, 2007 – YankeeRacer.com

“Charter Members” Key in NEMA’s ’08 Agenda

By admin December 2, 2007

The Northeastern Midget Association will celebrate its 56th season with at least one date at three of the club’s charter members. The 16-race 2008 schedule, a possible 18 dates, kicks off on April 5-6 at Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker.

Seekonk Speedway and Waterford Speedbowl, each set for four races in 2008, hosted the first two events in NEMA history in 1953. Stafford, which welcomes NEMA back for its open cockpit show in July, was also on the ’53 schedule.

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SpeedwayEXPO Recognized for Excellence

By admin December 2, 2007

Salisbury, MA — While things have been progressing behind the scenes for the 2nd Annual SpeedwayEXPO, some of its team members have been very much in the limelight lately. Dick Berggren recently was honored with the Bobby Isaac Memorial Award and SpeedwayEXPO itself was recognized by Racing Against Cancer™ for its involvement with the program in 2007.

On October 12, Berggren received the Bobby Isaac Award during pre-race ceremonies for the Busch Series race at Lowe’s. The award is presented annually by Lowe’s Motor Speedway to an individual in recognition of outstanding contribution to short-track racing.

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Give the Gift of Racing Excitement

By admin December 2, 2007

Salisbury, MA — SpeedwayEXPO is excited to announce a great new promotion just in time for the holiday season. New England’s premier racing exposition is taking some of the stress out of holiday shopping by offering the perfect stocking-stuffer for racers: A $10 advance discount ticket is now available for the February 29-March 2, 2008, racing extravaganza.

Where else can you get this much racing excitement for only $10? Make this the perfect gift for the racer or race fan on your shopping list. Or surprise the whole family with tickets to this great event.

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2008 True Value Modified Racing Series Schedule Announced

By admin December 2, 2007

Canaan, NH — The 2008 True Value Modified Racing Series Schedule was announced at the the 2008 Awards Banquet by series President Jack Bateman.

Seventeen races are on tap for the fastest growing touring series in the Northeast. The season is scheduled to begin on April 12th at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. and end at the traditional Oktoberfest at Lee USA Speedway in Lee, N.H. on October 19th.

The series will make its inaugural visit to Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre, Vt on May 25th. It marks the first modified race at the historic ¼ mile track in over 40 years.

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Alexander Honored at 2007 True Value Modified Series Banquet

By admin December 2, 2007

Chicopee, MA — Kirk Alexander of Swanzey, N.H. was honored Saturday night as the 2007 True Value Modified Racing Series Champion during the annual Awards Banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chicopee, Mass. It was the third series championship for Alexander who is also the all times series winner.

“I am very lucky to have a great team behind me”, said Alexander. “This championship is for my brother Tim, more than it is for myself.”

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