Wiscasset Speedway continued its action-packed month of July with a full program Saturday night. The Group 1 show included double features for the Super Streets & 4-Cylinder Pro divisions, plus a 100 lap Enduro to end the night. Due to a handful of rainouts back in June, makeup features were once again part of the stacked schedule along with regular races in Pro Stock and Thunder 4 Minis. To add to the evening, kids were treated to a "penny pounce" in victory lane during intermission, thanks to First Federal Savings Bank. 

 

The feature action got underway with a 25-lap tilt for the Brackett's Market 4-Cylinder Pro's. Point leader Josh Hall paced the field in the early laps but faded on the outside, giving the lead over to Ben Burgess. The young driver from Hartford held off a late race challenge from West Bath's Reed Reno and ran to his first victory of 2023. Reno settled for runner-up honors. The class returned to the track once again later in the evening for a makeup 25-lap feature. Once again, Burgess was the dominant car and doubled up on his winning ways, grabbing his second checkered flag of the night. He was chased across the line by Taylor Lane and Jack McKee, but unfortunately, both were disqualified for refusing post-race tech inspection. The 2nd place trophy went to Josh Hall, and Reno took 3rd. 

 

The Gosline Insurance Super Streets also had a pair of 30-lap features. In the first contest, sophomore driver Nick Morton of Woolwich took advantage of a front-row starting spot and led the race wire to wire for his first career win. He was congratulated by several of his fellow competitors for his breakthrough victory. Rookie Noah Haggett kept pace with the leader but was never able to close to within four car lengths and brought it home in 2nd. 2022 division runner-up Richard "Bubba" Pelton of Scarborough made his first victory lane appearance of the season to claim the 3rd place trophy. In the nightcap 30-lap feature, Chelsea's Maurice Young became the division's first repeat winner, withstanding a couple of early race cautions to grab the win. He was joined in victory lane by defending division champ Brett Osmond and Westport's David Greenleaf. 

 

The Norms Used Pro Stocks once again rolled out and stacked and talented field of racers and provided the fans with plenty of action around the track. 2-time champion Nick Hinkley ended a winless streak that had lasted nearly a year. He grabbed the lead from polesitter Matt Beers and then held off a late charge from defending champ Kevin Douglass to secure the win in the 40 lap feature. Doulgass completed his strong run from deep in the field to finish 2nd. They were joined by point leader and former champ Josh St Clair. It was another popular win on the evening and it was easy to see the relief on the veteran driver's face. "I've been here (in victory lane) several times with these guys, but lately I've been back there looking at the back of their cars. This one feels really good" said a thankful Hinkley. 

 

The Sweatt's Concrete Thunder 4 Minis were light on car count but not on action. As usual, the 4-cylinder combatants cranked up the intensity around the 3/8 mile track, running three wide on several occasions. Veteran driver David Cook of Jay took the early lead and drove to his second checkered flag of the season. Mickey Landry Jr finished 2nd for the third time already this season. Gunnar Josselyn made his first trip to victory lane for the 3rd-place finish.  

 

The final race of the night was the 100-lap enduro sponsored by Chestnut Auto of Skowhegan. Ben Audet managed to put all but one car on the track a lap down to pick up the win. Phil Main Jr led several laps in the early going but would settle for the runner-up finish. Jeff Reed was 3rd followed by Ken Turner and Adam Baker. 

 

Wiscasset Speedway returns to action on Saturday, July 22 as Ames True Value of Wiscasset presents Group 2 plus the return of the 350SMAC Super Modifieds running the annual "Bentley Warren Classic" 50 lapper. The pit gate opens at noon, the grandstand at 3 and the green flag flies at 5. Grandstand admission, as always is just $5 (kids 6 and under free). For more info, go to the website at www.wiscassetspeedway.com. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset.