Saturday, July 12 was Mainely Motorsports fan appreciation night at Wiscasset Speedway. Steve Perry, the face of Mainely Motorsports, promotes racing and race car drivers from Maine and covers all of New England.

“The whole Maine racing community owes him a debt of gratitude for his coverage of the sport,” said Ken Minott, Wiscasset Speedway promoter.

Perry was on hand throughout the evening, speaking with drivers and fans. He also interviewed drivers when they went to Victory Lane. “I am always welcomed with open arms here,” Perry said. “The staff is amazing. It is an honor to sponsor this race event.”

To see Perry and his coverage of race events, head to Mainely Motorsports TV, which airs via Time Warner Cable on Channel 9 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. The show is also available on Time Warner’s Video on Demand.

The Amsoil Nelcar Legends were racing at Wiscasset on Saturday, as well as regular Group One racing divisions, including Outlaw Mini’s, Prostocks, New England Four Cylinder Prostocks, and Napa Super Streets.

Prior to race time there was an opportunity for fans to go out onto the track and meet drivers, and get autographs. There were also kids bicycle races on the track, and the winners received trophies. There were numerous giveaways to celebrate Mainely Motorsports Fan Appreciation Night as well.

Additionally, June’s Four Season Synthetic Driver of the Month was announced during intermission. The June Driver of the Month is Napa Super Street Driver Shawn Austin. “I appreciate all the fans coming out every week,” Austin said. “We are here to have a good time. I want to thank all the drivers. They are a fun group of people to race with.”

The Spotlighted feature of the week was a 25-lap Amsoil Nelcar Legends Feature. Matthew Bourgoine, #38, was back at Wiscasset with the hope of winning yet another race. The current point leader in the series is Bourgoine. Bourgoine’s goal is to become the Legends point champion for the third year in a row. “We are halfway through the season, and I have won 12 out of 15 races,” Bourgoine said. “A lot can happen between now and the end of the season though.”

When the Legend race began, Bourgoine was in the eighth starting position. He steadily gained ground on the track, and by lap two passed #8 Matt Chagnot for third. Starting at the pole, and in the lead, was #33 Alan Smith. Smith was second in points, behind Bourgoine. In second was #70 Tylar Braunschweig. Braunschweig was fourth in points heading into the race.

During lap four, Bourgoine headed to the inside and passed Braunschweig for second. Coming up from his tenth starting position was Bob Weymouth #399. Weymouth passed Braunschweig on the inside of turn two during lap five for third. The following lap, Bourgoine passed Smith on the outside of turn four for the lead. Weymouth then passed Smith for second. Braunschweig passed Smith on turn four during lap six, and reclaimed third. However, #96 Wyatt Alexander passed Braunschweig on turn two during lap nineteen to take the third spot. 

Bourgoine drove his Corinna Auto Body Legends car over the finish line in first. Weymouth placed second. Rounding out the top three was Wyatt Alexander.

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action July 19 with its group two lineup of divisions: Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Street, Thunder 4’s and Mini Trucks. The flex race of the week is a New England Four Cylinder Prostock feature, which is not being run for points. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., grandstand gates open at 4 p.m., and racing begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children aged seven and older. Kids six and under are free. Pit admission is $20. Race fans and drivers can also now purchase their favorite pictures from not only this season, but from season’s past, at Peter Taylor’s (the track photographer) website: www.petespicks.smugmug.com. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at www.wiscassetspeedway.com. 

Unofficial results

AMSOIL NELCAR LEGENDS (25 LAPS)

1.#38 Mathew Bourgoine, Newport

2.#399 Bob Weymouth, Topsham

3.#96 Wyatt Alexander, Ellsworth

4.#70 Tylar Braunschweig, West Newfield

5.#84 Matt Grant, Windham

6.#33 Alan Smith, Lincoln

7.#8 Matt Chagnot, Derry, N.H.

8.#78 Ivan Kaffel, Raymond

9.#17 Terry Kirk, Durham

10.#2 Darren Johnson, Pembroke N.H.

11.#85 Cole Harrison, Durham

12.#13 Nate Tribbet, Richmond

13.#113 Casey Nash, Richmond

OUTLAW MINI (25 LAPS)

1.#20 Shawn Kimball, Augusta

2.#19 Zach Audet, Skowhegan

3. #10 Jimmy Childs, Leeds

4. #13 Nate Tribbet, Richmond

5. #9 George Fortin, Greene

6. #81 Edward Archer Jr., Clinton

7. #8 Calvin Rose Jr., Turner

8. #41 Dixon Smith, Sidney

9. #06 Ryan Glover, Mexico

PROSTOCK (30 LAPS)

1. #9 Dylan Turner, Freedom

2. #15X Scott Chubbuck, Bowdoin

3. #07 Bill Penfold, Oxford

4. #32 Mike Orr, Wiscasset

5. #28 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich

6. #96 Wyatt Alexander, Ellsworth

7. #77 Maggie Ferland, Auburn

8. #17 Gary Thorne, Sidney

9. #15 Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset

10. #19 John Rideout, Washington

11. #39 James Osmond, Woolwich

12. #5 Bill Pinkham, Wiscasset

NEW ENGLAND FOUR CYLINDER PROSTOCKS (25 LAPS)

1. #38 Ryan Hayes, Jefferson

2. #12 Dave Patten, Westbrook

3. #98 Kamren Knowles, West Gardiner

4. #8 Craig Dunn, Strong

5. #14 Bob Patten, Westbrook

6. #27 Jacob Hensbee, Whitefield

7. #35 Nathan McWilliams, Lewiston

8. #55 John Shorey, Alna

9. #9X Brooke Knowles, West Gardiner

10. #24 Jeff Prindall, Lisbon Falls

11. #2 James Bailey, Alna

12. #7 Jerry Bailey, Alna

13. #99 Cameron Folsom, Augusta

NAPA SUPER STREET (25 LAPS)

1. #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset

2. #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset

3. #61 Shawn Austin, Norridgewock

4. #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset

5. #06 Chuck Gray, Wiscasset

6. #1 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich

7. #8 Kevin Morse, Woolwich

For official results, visit www.wiscassetspeedway.com