08/10/13 Beech Ridge Results
SCARBOROUGH, ME — Saturday’s NASCAR Nite Pro Series 50-lap feature event was won by Newcastle’s Charlie Colby. Colby has become the only driver to land three wins in the top-level division this season.
At the drop of the green, Durham’s Evan Beaulieu, paced the 24-car field to the green flag and lead the first lap, however was overtaken by Mike Maietta, Jr, of South Portland, the following lap. Maietta led until a caution on lap three which bunched the field back together. On the restart, Maietta maintained his lead over Beaulieu and led until lap nine, when the second caution of the event flew.
Bill Rodgers, of Old Orchard Beach, safely maneuvered his way to the runner-up spot by the caution after starting in his 6th starting spot. Maietta battled side-by-side with Rodgers on the restart for the top position, but was passed by Rodgers when he was able to gain momentum going into the fourth corner.
Rodgers, led until caution at the halfway mark, which helped Colby as he climbed his way inside the top-five by the caution alongside Scarborough’s Don Colpritt, Jr, who started 7th. Rodgers, chose the outside lane choice on the restart and it proved successful as he was able to beat Maietta back to the line.
Seven laps later, the 4th caution of the race flew. This time, Rodgers was unable to keep his lead on the restart as Colby captured the spot from him. Colby led until the final caution of the event flew on lap 36 and set up a 14-lap shootout. Colby was flawless on the restart and led the remaining 14-laps of the event in route to his victory.
Points leader Mike Rowe, of Turner, was able to cap the night with a solid top-three finish after starting in his 18th starting spot.
Top Five Feature Finishes
Pro Series
1. Charlie Colby, Newcastle
2. Bill Rodgers, Old Orchard Beach
3. Mike Rowe, Turner
4. Kelly Moore, Scarborough
5. Mike Maietta Jr, South Portland
Sport Series
1. Don Morse, Windham
2. Doug Wolfe, Gorham
3. Brandon Ingalls, Windham
4. Clyde Hennessey, Windham
5. David Charest, Westbrook
Wildcat
1. David Vaughn, Naples
2. Ed Connolly, Scarborough
3. Cole Watson, Naples
4. Jon Brill, Bridgton
5. Lewis Anderson, Hollis
Road Runners
1. Shawn Brackett, Scarborough
2. Brandon Barker, Windham
3. David Turner, Buxton
4. Travis Burrows, Brownfield
5. Kari Thibodeau, Windham
Sources: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway PR