Austin Theriault Scores Southern Maine Motors 300 SLM Victory at Beech Ridge
SCARBOROUGH, ME — A gorgeous late summer day greeted race fans at the beautiful Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine on Sunday, and they were treated to some great racing in all three PASS divisions that participated on the final day of the event.
Young Austin Theriault carried the checkered flag in the 300 lap Super Late Model event, but it was a challenge from the start as he led for the first four laps before outside pole sitter, Corey Bubar took over until a lap 90 restart for a minor spin by Kyle Desouza. At this point racing became intense as some of the top cars were starting to make their way through traffic and were headed to the front. Theriault got the jump on the restart, and Kelly Moore erupted from the fourth spot, and jumped to the second spot at the green. Travis Benjamin also slipped by Bubar, and Michael Landry worked Bubar’s inside for fifth. While Theriault led the race, Bubar battled his way back into the second spot before the caution flew once again for a minor spin in turn two. Suddenly, Travis Benjamin headed to the pits, the hood went up, and apparent mechanical problems eliminated the 2013 TD Bank 250 from any more action.
As the race continued, Theriault fought off all comers including DJ Shaw, Bubar, Kelly Moore, Johnny Clark and Cassius Clark. Around lap 225 Mike Rowe muscled his way into the top five and looked to be a contender until lapped traffic slowed his progress and the leaders slipped away. A Bryan Kruczek spin on lap 288 set up a mad dash to the finish, as Theriault, Shaw, Bubar, Cassius Clark, Derek Ranstrom and Mike Rowe filled the top three rows. When the green dropped Theriault got the jump, but Ranstrom dove underneath Shaw for second, and then pulled up to the door of the leader with nine laps to go. Ranstrom couldn’t make the pass on the leader, and Shaw slipped back by for the second spot. At this point Theriault opened up a five car length advantage and cruised to the victory. Shaw held on for second, Ranstrom third, Bubar fourth and Cassius Clark rounded out the top five. Positions sixth through ten included Kelly Moore, Mike Rowe, David Oliver, Scott Mulkern and Tony Ricci.
The PASS Mods were once again out in force and young newcomer Gary Thorne lead the first twenty-four laps before Mark Lucas weaved his way through traffic and into the lead. Lucas brought Scott Alexander and Mitch Miller with him setting up a dandy of a finish. While Lucas was at the point, Miller battled his way by Alexander and then set his sights on the leader. As the white flag waved, Miller pulled to the outside lane to challenge for the win but ran out of real estate as the checkers flew. Lucas collected the win and extended his points lead heading into the final at Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday, September 28th. Miller settled for second ahead of Alexander, Travis Buzzell and Mark Lundbland Jr..
The PASS Sportsman ran a 100 lap race that saw Joe Pastore score another impressive win as he dominated the show, defeating Rusty Poland, Carey Martin whom edged out Clyde Hennessey in a photo finish for the third spot. Ricky Burgess completed the top five.
The PASS North championships will be decided in all divisions at Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday, September 28th. Post time is 1pm.
UNOFFICIAL PASS NORTH SLM RESULTS 300 Laps – BEECH RIDGE – 9/15/13
1) 57 – Austin Theriault – 300 Laps
2) 60 – DJ Shaw – 300
3) 35 – Derek Ramstrom – 300
4) 42 – Corey Bubar – 300
5) 77 – Cassius Clark – 300
6) 47 – Kelly Moore – 300
7) 88j – Mike Rowe – 300
8) 21 – David Oliver – 300
9) 84 – Scott Mulkern – 300
10) 55 – Tony Ricci – 300
11) 47m – Trey Mitchell – 300
12) 22 – Aaron Ricker – 300
13) 54 – Johnny Clark – 300
14) 00 – Bryan Kruczek – 299
15) 73 – Joey Doiron – 298
16) 4 – Ben Rowe – 298
17) 51 – Ricky Rolfe – 296
18) 91 – Dylan Gosbee – 295
19) 53w – Alan Wilson – 294
20) 9 – Ron Moon – 277
21) 10 – Scott Dragon – 264
22) 14 – Bradley Babb – 201
23) 11 – Tyler King – 186
24) 20 – Michael Landry – 186
25) 23 – David Farrington Jr. – 182
26) 88d – Kyle DeSouza – 171
27) 17 – Travis Benjamin – 119
28) 53 – Bill Rodgers – 96
29) 7 – Curtis Gerry – 96
30) 12 – Steve Berry – 86
31) 13 – Jimmy Russell – 67
UNOFFICIAL PASS MODS RESULTS
50 Laps – BEECH RIDGE – 9/15/13
1. 5 – MARK LUCAS
2. 7 – MITCH MILLER
3. 17a – SCOTT ALEXANDER
4. 3 – TRAVIS BUZZELL
5. 28 – MARK LUNDBLAND JR.
6. 4 – JOSH BROWN
7. 14 – SCOTT MACDANIELL
8. 9 – EVAN ARMINGTON
9. 21 – MIKE CARIGNAN
10. 89 – RYAN PHILLIPS
11. 60 – DANA REED
12. 20 – GARY THORNE
13. 2 – RONNIE BRYANT
14. 33 – BILLY DIXON
15. 31 – RYAN MORGAN
16. 1 – DAVID SPRAGUE
17. 05 – RON HENRY
18. 00 – DANIEL BEAN
DNS 96 CHAD BINETTE
UNOFFICIAL PASS SPORTSMAN RESULTS
100 Laps – BEECH RIDGE – 9/15/13
1. 20 – JOE PASTORE
2. 44 – RUSTY POLAND
3. 18 – CAREY MARTIN
4. 8 – CLYDE HENNESSEY
5. 34 – RICKY BURGESS
6. 36 – NATE LEAVITT
7. 7oz – GRANT AITHER
8. 94 – GARRETT HALL
9. 77 – SALLY GHERADI
10. 40 – DAN MCKEAGE
11. 48 – JERRY HARRISON
12. 87 – CHUCK COLBY
13. 60 – SCOTT DORR
14. 01 – ROB DREW
15. 22 – STEVE BENNETT
16. 81 – ROBBIE BODWELL
17. 92 – FRANKIE ELDRIDGE
18. 47 – NATE WESTON
19. 83 – SHAWN GILPATRICK
20. 5 – CHRIS WARMING
21. 58 – LYMAN MCKEAGE
22. 20f – FRANK WEARE
23. 75 – DOUGLAS WOLF JR.
24. 15 – CRAIG SMITH
25. 84 – MATT DOW
26. 83x – GEORGE GREEN
27. 98 – ANDY FIELD
28. 1 – DUSTIN BISSON
29. 32 – JEFF MARSHALL
Sources: PASS PR