Osmond Turns in Dominant Win in Super Streets at Wiscasset

By admin June 1, 2014 Wiscasset

WISCASSET, ME — It was a bright, sunny day at Wiscasset Speedway.  Fans packed the bleachers to watch the races.  On the schedule were the group one division including; New England 4 Cylinder Prostocks, Napa Super Street, Outlaw Mini’s, and Prostock.  At the track this week was an exhibition of modified racing. 

The spotlighted race of the week was an action packed thirty-five lap New England 4 Cylinder Prostock feature.  Starting at the pole was the #38 of Ryan Hayes.  Behind him were the #7 of Jerry Bailey and the #2 of James Bailey.

Coming up from his eighth place starting position was the #24 of Jeff Prindall.  Prindall passed James Bailey during lap two on the outside of turn two for third. There was a caution during lap eleven, and on the resulting restart, Prindall passed Jerry Bailey on the inside of turn two for second place.  Jerry Bailey spun on the track during lap fourteen and James Bailey moved to third. 

Prindall advanced up the track looking for first.  He was able to pass Hayes for first on the inside of turn two during lap fourteen.  However, the following lap Prindall spun on the track alone, causing a caution.  Prindall went to the back of the pack.  Hayes moved to first.  James Bailey moved to second.  Advancing into the top three was the #98 of Kamren Knowles.  On the restart, the #14 of Bob Patten passed Knowles for third.  Moving from the back once again was Prindall.  During lap sixteen, Prindall moved to the outside and passed both Patten and James Bailey, taking second.

Jerry Bailey passed James Bailey on the inside of turn one during lap twenty-three and took third.  Prindall passed Hayes during lap twenty-four on the inside of turn two for the lead. Knowles passed Jerry Bailey on turn three during lap twenty-four and moved to third.  Then, during lap twenty-eight, Knowles passed Hayes for second.  Jerry Bailey moved to the outside during lap twenty-nine and passed Hayes for third. 

Prindall’s JJ Nissan Ford sped under the checkered in first.  This is Prindall’s fourth consecutive win.  Prindall is point leader with 172 points.  His closest competitors are Kamren Knowles and Craig Dunn, who are both tied for second with 146 points. 

Prindall said prior to race time that he was uncertain what the day would bring, “There is stiff competition out there, and you never know what will happen.” 

After winning the race, Prindall said, “The car was really tight after an altercation during the heat.  It did loosen up as the race went on and we did pretty well.  Ryan Hayes gave me a run for my money.  It was fun racing him side by side.  Halfway through the race I spun on the front stretch and I thought oh no.  I was able to come out of it though, and went on to win the race.”

Coming in second was Knowles.  Placing in third was Jerry Bailey. 

Providing a show for the crowd were the modified race cars in a twenty lap exhibition feature.  Starting at the pole was the #8Y of Calvin Rose.  Behind him was the #8B of Richard Jordan and the #5 of Mark Lucas.  Jordan passed Rose on the outside of turn two for first during lap one.  Lucas passed Rose on the outside of the back stretch during lap two for second. 

What ensued next was a battle between Lucas and Jordan for race leader.  The duo raced neck and neck, and there were nine leader changes between the two during the next sixteen laps. 

Lucas headed to the outside during lap eighteen and made the final pass on turn three.  Jordan was not able to complete another pass, and Lucas went on to win the race.  Jordan placed second.  Rose took third. 

Lucas said in Victory Lane, “This is my favorite track, here at Wiscasset.  I had fun running around the track racing Richard Jordan!”

The last time modified cars raced at the track was in 2003, when they were a regular racing division at the track.  The fans cheered at the mention of bringing the modified back as a biweekly division race.   The next modified exhibition race will be June 28, 2014 at Wiscasset Speedway.

Next on the agenda was a twenty-five lap Napa Super Street feature.  Starting at the pole was the #05 of James Osmond.  The #48 of Dan Nessmith and the #8 of Kevin Morse were behind him.  The #61 of Shawn Austin passed Morse on the inside of turn two for third during lap one.  Then during lap seven, Austin passed Nessmith for second on the inside of turn three. 

Coming up from his eighth starting position was the #5 of Adam Chadbourne.  Chadbourne passed Nessmith on turn two for third during lap seven.  Lap nine saw Chadbourne pass Austin on the outside of the back stretch for second.

Austin passed Chadbourne on the inside of the back stretch reclaiming second place during lap twenty-three.  During lap twenty-four Nessmith passed Chadbourne on the inside of turn three for third.   

Osmond placed first.  Coming into the race, Osmond was third in points, with 158 points.  Osmond has placed in the top five in three out of four races this season.  First in points was Adam Chadbourne with 172 points.  Chadbourne lost the engine of his #1 during the practice on Saturday.  Chadbourne lent a hand and instead raced the #5 of Chris Staples.  Second in points with 164, was Josh Bailey, who was absent from Saturday’s race.

Osmond said, “The car was as close to perfect as it could be.  It was a good win.  It felt good to get the first win in of the season.  I would like to thank my sponsors: Possibility Salon, Paul Garber Construction, and Red’s Eats.”

In a quick straightforward race, twelve Outlaw Mini’s hit the track for a twenty-five lap feature.  The #51 of Mike Mason started on the pole.  The #10 of Jimmy Childs and the #14 of Matt Moore were behind him.  When the green flag flew Moore passed Childs for second.  The #06 of Ryan Glover followed Moore and moved to the inside and passed Childs on turn one for third.

During lap two, Glover passed Moore for second on the inside of the back stretch.  The #8 of Calvin Rose Jr passed Moore on turn four for third during lap two.  The #20 of Shawn Kimball passed Rose on the inside of turn three for third during lap twenty-three. 

Mason finished in first.  Mason said, “During practice this car was complete junk.  We worked hard and made a lot of changes.  We had a rough start this season, but we have it figured out now.  It did help that I was up front and started on the pole.”

Glover placed second.  Rounding out the top three was Kimball.  Coming into Saturday’s race, point leader in the Outlaw Mini division was Jimmy Childs.  Childs had 160 points.  Shawn Kimball had 142 points coming into the race.  Nate Tribbet was third in points with 132.

The next crowd pleaser was a thirty lap Prostock race.  Starting at the pole was the #01 of Joe Decker.  Behind him were the #77 of Maggie Ferland and the #15 of Nick Hinkley.  When the green flag flew Hinkley, the #07 of Bill Penfold, and the #32 of Mike Orr headed inside and passed Ferland when she was slow off the start. 

Hinkley passed Decker on the inside of turn two during lap two for first.  However, Hinkley’s lead was short lived as he was black flagged during lap four due to mechanical issues.  Decker moved to first.  Penfold moved to second.  Orr moved to third place.

There was a caution during lap thirteen.  When racing action resumed Penfold passed Decker on the outside of turn one.  During lap nineteen, Orr passed Decker on the outside of turn three for second.

Penfold took the checkered.  Penfold said, “It was a pretty good race.  I got underneath the #01 a few times.  Then, I got mad and took off.  I got to the front.  I saw Mike Orr coming up behind me, but I was able to stay ahead.  I’d like to thank ACE Smart Homes and Oxford Auto Salvage.”

Penfold is the current point leader in the Prostock division.  Penfold had 168 points coming into Saturday’s race.  His closest competitor is Mike Orr with 164 points.  Nick Hinkley is a close third with 162 points.  Penfold has had three first place finishes, and one second place finish in the Prostock division this season. 

Orr placed second.  Decker took third.

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action, June 7, 2013 with its group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Trucks, Outlaw Mini, Late Model Sportsman, and the flex race of the week will be NEMA Midgets and Lites.  This is NEMA’s first appearance at Wiscasset since 1972.  The NEMA Midgets will be racing a thirty lap feature.  The NEMA Lites will race a twenty-five lap feature.   Additionally, there will be a NEMA driver meet and greet on the track for fans at 5:20 PM.  Pit gates open at 2:00 PM.  Grandstand gates open at 4:00 PM.  Racing begins at 6:00 PM.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and children aged seven and older.  Kids six and under are free.  Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset.  For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: http:www.wiscassetspeedway.com.

WISCASSET SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL FINISH MAY 31, 2014 *

NEW ENGLAND 4 CYLINDER PROSTOCK (35 LAPS)

  1.  #24 Jeff Prindall, Lisbon Falls
  2.  #98 Kamren Knowles, West Gardiner
  3.  #7 Jerry Bailey, Alna
  4.  #38 Ryan Hayes, Jefferson
  5.  #2 James Bailey, Wiscasset
  6.  #14 Bob Patten, Westbrook
  7.  #55 Bill Pierce, South Bristol
  8.  #35 Nathan McWilliams, Lewiston
  9.  #99 Cameron Folsom, Augusta
  10.  #9X Brooke Knowles, West Gardiner

MODIFIED (20 LAPS)

  1.  #5 Mark Lucas, Harpswell
  2.  #8B Richard Jordan, Kingfield
  3.  #8Y Calvin Rose, Turner
  4.  #27 Troy Thorne, Sidney

NAPA SUPER STREET (25 LAPS)

  1.  #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset
  2.  #61 Shawn Austin, Norridgewock
  3.  #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset
  4.  #5 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich
  5.  #38 Chris “Buzzy” Buzzell, Madison
  6.  #8 Kevin Morse, Woolwich
  7.  #88 Jamie Norton, Farmingdale
  8.  #6 Travis Dunbar, Auburn
  9.  #06 Zach Poland, Woolwich

OUTLAW MINI (25 LAPS)

  1.  #51 Mike Mason, Skowhegan
  2.  #06 Ryan Glover, Mexico
  3.  #20 Shawn Kimball, Augusta
  4.  #8 Calvin Rose Jr, Turner
  5.  #9 George Fortin, Greene
  6.  #13 Nate Tribbet, Richmond
  7.  #13X Chris Blanchard, Clinton
  8.  #7 Darrell Moore, Mechanic Falls
  9.  #15 Butch Keene, Turner
  10.  #10 Jimmy Childs, Leeds
  11.  #53 Nick Bissell, Lewiston
  12.  #14 Matt Moore, Mechanic Falls

PROSTOCK (30 LAPS)

  1.  #07 Bill Penfold, Oxford
  2.  #32 Mike Orr, Wiscasset
  3.  #01 Joe Decker, Chesterville
  4.  #77 Maggie Ferland, Auburn
  5.  #15 Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset

*For official results go to www.wiscassetspeedway.com.

Sources: Lisa Maguire/Wiscasset Speedway PR