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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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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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.
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.”