Remembering Iron Mike
Got some time to spare? Like a funny story? If the answer is “yes” to both, catch Northeastern Midget Association president Mike Scrivani Jr. and request a tale about his…
Read moreZcyh NEMA’s Best at Star; Barrows Rules in Lites
Epping, NH — John Zych Jr. went from third to first in one move en route to a convincing victory in the Northeastern Midget Association’s Marvin Rifchin Trophy Race Saturday night…
Read moreNEMA Moves On to Star
Brockton, MA — Star Speedway has hosted the Northeastern Midget Association more than any other facility. Saturday night’s 25-lapper Marvin Rifchin Trophy Race will be the 151st feature NEMA has…
Read moreNEMA Win ‘Another Good Thing’ for Coby
Brockton, MA — The list of Modified drivers who have won a Northeastern Midget Association feature is very short. Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified champion Doug Coby became the third member…
Read moreCoby Captures NEMA’s Boston Louie
Seekonk, MA — Doug Coby, in only his third Northeastern Midget Association ride, added the Boston Louie Memorial to his resume Sunday at Seekonk Speedway. The National NASCAR Whelen Modified…
Read moreBertrand Celebrates a Successful Louie
Brockton, MA – While some members of the Bertrand family “had their eyes closed,” Tim Bertrand was enjoying the battle for first between his two cars Sunday at the Northeastern…
Read moreNEMA/Grand Marshall Bentley Warren at Seekonk “Meet and Greet”
SEEKONK, MA — The Northeastern Midget Association will conduct a driver “Meet and Greet” autograph session on Sunday at Seekonk Speedway during the “Boston Louie”. The session will be held…
Read moreBoston Louie Memorial Classic at Seekonk Sunday
SEEKONK, MA – The Boston Louie Memorial Classic returns to Seekonk Speedway on Sunday, June 2. Both of the NorthEastern Midget Association’s divisions – NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites –…
Read moreBoston Marathon Tribute to Open Boston Louie Memorial Race
Modified Stars Set To Shine In Special SK-Type Race Seekonk, MA — A tribute to the Boston Marathon with a special opening ceremony will highlight this Sunday’s 16th annual ‘Boston…
Read moreNEMA’s Louie, Seekonk A Perfect Combination
Brockton, MA — The Midgets at Seekonk Speedway is a love affair that’s been going on for almost 70 years. The Northeastern Midget Association’s 16th Boston Louie Memorial Sunday, June…
Read moreBoston Marathon Tribute Opens the Boston Louie Memorial Classic at Seekonk Speedway
SEEKONK, MA — A tribute to the Boston Marathon with a special opening ceremony at the Boston Louie Memorial Classic will begin this exiting auto racing program on Sunday June…
Read moreMaking Ready For NEMA’s “Louie”
Brockton, MA — If absence makes the heart grow fonder, expect a banner field for the 16th running of the Northeastern Midget Association’s Boston Louie Memorial Sunday, June 2 at…
Read moreThe Women of NEMA
Part 2: ”For Sale” – “A Message” – ”Passion” You’ve heard the ole cliché, “behind every good man, there’s a great women”. Similarly, “behind every good Auto Racing club, there’s…
Read moreOne Night…for a Rising Star
“Excitement, purely excited about Todd running with the top guys, this is his shot.” Gill Bertrand spoke those words recently at a benefit dinner when asked what it meant to…
Read moreTesting at Monadnock Speedway
Most of the cars were just happy to be out and take a shake down trip around the track a few times. The 81 NEMA car was checking the car…
Read more1974 NEMA Championship Car Owner Dewey Cali Passes at 88
August 6, 1924 – April 5, 2013 CALI Dewey J. Cali of Staten Island, NY and Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away Friday in Jensen Beach at the age of 88.…
Read moreTodd Bertrand NEMA Blastoff Winner
Waterford, CT – Taking advantage of the caution he was “hoping for,” Todd Bertrand captured the 25-lap Northeastern Midget feature Sunday at Waterford Speedbowl’s Blast Off Weekend. Bertrand described the…
Read moreWaterford Speedbowl Budweiser Blastoff Results – April 7th
Waterford, CT — The 63rd season opener at Waterford Speedbowl wrapped up Sunday with six main events as part of the track’s Budweiser Blastoff Weekend. A total of 13 divisions…
Read moreNEMA Notes: 2013 Budweiser Blastoff
Some notes on NEMA upcoming campaign: The Northeastern Midget Association opens its 61st season at this weekend’s Blast Off at Waterford Speedbowl. NEMA and the NEMA Lites are both on…
Read moreSpeedbowl Ready for Blastoff!
Large turnout for open practice this past Saturday Waterford, CT — A large contingent of racecars and on-lookers turned out this past Saturday at Waterford Speedbowl. Over 125 racecars representing…
Read moreCoby Among NEMA Threats at ‘Bowl
Brockton, MA – Pointing out “It is good to challenge myself with something different,” National NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Doug Coby will get back in a Midget at this…
Read moreEllie Seymour Passes at 84
Elena A. (Birri) Seymour, 84, of Marlborough, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after an illness. Ellie Seymour, matriarch of one of the country’s…
Read moreEllie Seymour Passes at 85
Elena A. Seymour Ellie Seymour, widow of New England Auto Racing and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer ‘Boston’ Louie Seymour, passed away Saturday in Boston. She was the mother…
Read moreBriggs Speeds to Recovery in Time for Waterford’s Blastoff
Brockton, MA — When Christian Briggs was 9 years old, he and his (late) father, Charlie, drove down to the Coca Cola 600 together. It was one of “the best…
Read moreBudweiser Blastoff Weekend Event Schedule Published
Budweiser Blastoff Event Schedule
Read moreNEMA Kicks of Season at Bowl’s Blast Off
Brockton, MA — Coming off one of the most competitive seasons in its 60-year history, the Northeastern Midget Association opens its 2013 campaign April 6-7 at Waterford Speedbowl’s Budweiser Blastoff…
Read moreMiller, Greg Stoehr, Zych Set for NEMA Opener
Brockton, MA – A midget win at Oswego Speedway can inspire a competitor. It is among the division’s ultimate tests. “No doubt about it, but I can’t complain about the…
Read moreNEMA Veteran Scally Readies for 2013 Waterford Blastoff
Brockton, MA — One of NEMA’s long time mainstays, Paul Scally, has spent the winter preparing for the 2013 season. A mix of mechanical improvements and concentrated efforts around the…
Read moreBethany Stoehr, Ian Cumens Definite NEMA 2013 Threats
Brockton, MA – Over the past 10 seasons the Northeastern Midget Association has had at least one first-time winner. Youngsters Bethany Stoehr, who won’t be 19 until Nov. 2, and…
Read moreCarlson/Feigel Eying 2013 NEMA Crowns
Brockton, MA — Car owner Gene Feigel is not shy. He and his driver Seth Carlson see themselves as contenders for the 2013 Northeastern Midget Association championships. The team found…
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