St. Germain Leaving Seekonk, Therrien Added
“Just wanted to take a quick minute and thank everyone I have worked with at the speedway for the last several years,” outgoing Marketing Director Ed St. Germain said. “It has been a great experience and I have met many exceptional people who will be missed. My role at the track will be changing as I am moving on to another opportunity but will be remaining onboard at the track to help out during transition period and beyond best of luck to all the drivers and race teams for the 2015 season!”
St. Germain brought new sponsorship and ideas to the Route 6 facility. The Phil’s Propane Triple Crown Series has quickly become a part of the landscape, awarding double points and a champion at the end of three extra distance races for each division. The Propane Plus Autograph Series allows the fans to meet their favorite drivers. He was the webmaster for the Seekonk, Lee USA, and Tri-Track Open Modified Series websites through Top Shelf Digital business.
The Wall of Fame was added for 2013 honoring the track’s legends and major contributors. Founders D. Anthony and Irene Venditti, former champions Ron Bouchard, Lenny Ellis, Norm Holden, Bugs Stevens, George Summers, and track photographer Johnny Mercury were in the inaugural class. Billy Clarke, Wayne Dion, Don Dionne, and Ron Manfredo were added in 2014.
Pit Row Photos brought track photography in-house with Steven Furst and Bobby Hayden. Photos are available starting at $1.
Seekonk hosted the Tri-Track Open Modified Series finale last July. Tommy Barrett, Jr. won the $10,000 on Open Wheel Wednesday, while Jon McKennedy won the series title.
An expanded pit area debuted in August, allowing the teams to work from their trailers. The former Pro Stock wall is used as a hot pit during events.
Taylor Therrien is familiar with Seekonk Speedway from several perspectives. She drove the No. 99 Sport Truck as well as working the photo booth when available. A recent Nichols College graduate with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing, she has been named to a marketing position with the speedway.
“Starting a new chapter in my life and so excited and thankful for this opportunity,” Therrien posted on Facebook.
Best of luck to Ed St. Germain and Taylor Therrien on their future endeavors.
Sources: Nicholas Teto/YankeeRacer.com