Shawn Swallow Victorious at Riverside
GROVETON, NH- AUGUST 22, 2020- Shawn Swallow collected another first-place trophy in late model action at Riverside Speedway and Adventure park Saturday night. Swallow picked his way through the field and took the lead on lap 27 and drove away from the rest of the field. Shelburne, Vermont’s Steve Fisher wheeled the Pillsbury Excavation Chevrolet down pit road on a lap 16 caution, and when racing resumed Fisher came from the back and had a great run to bring the 24 in for a fine second-place finish. Northumberland’s Jamie Swallow JR. made his first start in a number of years memorable as he ended the 75 lap main event in the third position.
Riverside Speedway honored all military Saturday night and had Denise Docett sing the Canadian and American national anthems. Docett sings the anthems at New Hampshire Motor Speedway every year as well.
Ekeys4Cars Formula Four action saw Chris Caron pick up another win in his #32 car. Mekaylah Bowen piloted the Bowens unlimited #12 to a career-best second place in the formula fours. Darren Newland brought his #25 home third in his first start at Riverside Speedway.
Lil Rascals Dwarf car action saw Justin Stacey top the field in his Stacey Farms #3 with Brenna Humphrey getting the second spot and Hiram, Maine’s Roger Egdecomb picked up another top-three finish in the #1X in third.
The White Mountains Community College 6&8 bone stocks ran green to checkers and Groveton’s Mike Sherburne notched another win in his #83. Jamie Swallow SR. brought the Swallow and Sons landscaping Dodge Charger in for second and Jacob Roy fought his way to third.
The White Mountains Community College 4 cylinder bone stocks were 18 cars strong for 30 laps and when the dust settled Orlean, Vermont’s Charlie Rockwell filled in for Travis Collins and brought the #30 to the front and the win with point leader Ryan Heuser finishing in second and Nate Swallow finishing in the third spot in the #9x.
The Scottie Fraziers 2 To Go Show Flying Tigers put on a great show with Groveton’s Jason Kenison riding the outside groove side by side with first Nick Gilcris and then Rowdy Brad Bushey for 19 laps and finally came away with the lead and the win, This was this third victory of the season. Bushey ended the night second, with Groveton’s Nick Gilcris finishing a strong third in the Boire Trucking Buick Regal.
Riverside Speedway will be off this weekend but will be back in action on September 5th with a demolition derby. Action starts at 1 P.M. on the 5th, Hope to see you there.
Sources: Riverside Speedway and Adventure Park PR