Seekonk Speedway Releases 2010 Schedule
Seekonk, MA — With the winter flakes being dusted off under the warmer skies, Seekonk Speedway has finalized the 2010 racing schedule. With 4 weeks until the first Test & Tune, scheduled for Saturday, April 03, the staff is gearing up for a busy season once again.
Opening day has been set for Sunday, May 2, featuring the Phil’s Propane 75 for the ARC Pro Stocks. This is the first of two 75 lap mains for the Pro’s in 2010. The second is Saturday, June 19. The winners of these events will be a guaranteed started for the second annual PASS 150 on Saturday August 14. These are the only extra distance events for the Pro Stocks in 2010, not including the DAV Fall Classic. They will be idle on three occasions, including the PASS 150. The other event will be when the Modified Racing Series sponsored by BobValentiAutoMall.com. comes to town.
Headlining the schedule will be the sixth annual Open Wheel Wednesday Modified Madness. With $10,000 up for grabs to the winner, and five different winners in five events, 2010 should be the best yet. This is a non-sanctioned open competition event allowing competitors from all modified tours and weekly competitors to challenge each other on one of the toughest bullrings around. Included on the card on Wednesday, July 21 will be the NEMA Midgets and the Pro4 Modifieds, for three open wheel features, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats.
Added to this years’ show is the first ever “Showdown of Champions” at Seekonk. Pitting legends such as open wheel veteran Bentley Warren, six time Seekonk Speedway Champion Vinny Annarummo, NEMA veterans Nokie & Drew Fornoro, Multi time ISMA Champions Chris Perley and Russ Wood, 7 time NASCAR Whelen Modified Champion Mike Stefanik, 4 time Seekonk Pro Stock Champ Freddy Astle, and NASCAR National Champion & former Whelen Mod Tour Champ Ted Christopher, in identically prepared NEMA Lites for a 25 lap feature will keep people taking about this one for a LONG time.
Also added to the schedule will be an appearance of the ISMA Super Modifieds for the first time since June, 2005. Chris Perley leads all drivers with 3 wins at Seekonk Speedway, while Rick Wentworth and Liquid Lou Cicconi are the other 2 winners. The return is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, with a rain date of Oct 3. Details for this event are still being finalized.
The Modified Racing Series sponsored by BobValentiAutoMall.com. will challenge the 1/3 mile on three occasions again in 2010. The first is Saturday June 12. They will return on Saturday, August 21. They will help close out the 2010 season as part of the DAV Fall Classic in October.
The NEMA Midgets return for three events as well. Their first visit will be as part for the 6th Annual Open Wheel Wednesday show, July 21. They will return for the Boston Louie Seymour Memorial on Boston Louie and DAV Fall Classic events.
For the second year, the Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models will return to the Action Track of the East. Last years event became a domination of the home town heroes, as Tom Scully Jr won the 150 lap grind over Ben Rowe and Johnny Clark. With one event under their belts, the starts of PASS will return with a vengeance.
Pro4 Modified racing returns 4 times this season. With the Open Wheel Wednesday and DAV Fall Classic, and also on Saturdays June 5 and September 4. Both Saturday night events are courtesy of Kraze’s Speed Equipment of Seekonk, MA.
The Late Models, Sport Trucks and Street Stocks will round out the Saturday night card for 2010. The Late Models will compete in two extra distance affairs. The first will be a 50 lap main on Saturday June 26 and a 75 lap feature on Saturday, July 31. This will be the longest Late Model event since September, 2000, when Ron Reed won the only 100 lap Late Model feature ever held. The Sport Trucks will hold their Kraze’s Speed Equipment special on Saturday, September 4, while the Street Stocks have their Kraze’s Speed Equipment 30/30 on Saturday, June 5.
NEAR, STAR and ACOT bring us back into yesteryear on Saturday, July 10.
The ARC Points chase comes to a close on Saturday, September 18, as the 2010 Champions are crowned.
Fast Friday action returns in 2010, with the Pure Stocks, Sport4’s, and the Seekonk Youth Racing Association 750 and 600 classes headlining the schedule. 14 Friday nights are posted on the schedule, with 4 additional events for the Pure Stocks as part of the Sunday Thrill Shows. For 2010, the Kart racing portion of the schedule has been cancelled.
The 65th season of competition concludes with the 19th annual DAV Fall Classic, as we honor the man who made his vision come true. The Pro Stocks and Modified Racing Series sponsored by BobValentiAutoMall.com will headline the weekend with twin 100’s. NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites and Pro4 Modifieds will join the open competition racing of the Late Models, Street Stocks, and Sport Trucks. The Fast Friday classes will also be a part of the season finale on October 9 & 10.
For more information, you can log onto our website at seekonkspeedway.com. Join us as we race into the future.
Sources: Kevin Boucher/Seekonk Speedway PR