Wiscasset Speedway

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 14:30

Wiscasset Speedway

It was a bright, warm evening at Wiscasset Speedway last Saturday, July 6. The Amsoil Nelcar Legends made a third appearance out of four scheduled this season. Also on the roster were Strictly Street, Late Model Sportsman and an Outlaw Mini race. There were some new faces in victory lane, and fans were there to cheer them all on.

First up was the flex race of the week, the Amsoil Nelcar Legends 25-lap feature. Coming into the race, Ryan Hammar, driving the No. 2, was points leader. Behind him in second place in point position was Mathew Bourgoine. Only 10 points separated the two leaders.

Prior to race time, Hammar said, “Pretty much up to me and Mat (points). We are more on the line. We are focusing on our setups better. But, we are friends, and respectful of each other on the track. If you have the fastest car, you have the fastest car.”

Starting in the pole position in the Legends race was No. 96 driven by Wyatt Alexander. Behind him in the No. 38 was Mathew Bourgoine. Driving the No. 81 was Dan Winter, in third position. Right off the start, Bourgoine pulled ahead on the outside of turn 2 to pass Alexander, taking the lead. Winter dropped back, and car No. 59 driven by Reid Lanpher took third.

Lap seven saw Alexander move down the track and pass Bourgoine on the inside of turn three. The next several laps saw both Alexander and Bourgoine battle it out for position until a caution was thrown in lap twelve due to a mechanical problem on the track.

Alexander pulled ahead on the restart, but Bourgoine faltered allowing Lanpher to slide into second place. By lap 14, Bourgoine had regained his momentum, and he passed Lanpher to retake second position on the track. The second caution of the race came in lap 18, when a car spun on the track.

When the action resumed, Alexander took an early lead, but once again Lanpher slid by Bourgoine’s Corinna Auto Body Coupe Legend car for second place. Lanpher came up the track behind Alexander, looking for an opportunity to pass. His chance came in lap 22, and he passed Alexander on the inside of turn two. Then behind him, Bourgoine moved up to pass Alexander, and slid by him on turn three.

However, Bourgoine was not able to hold onto the lead when in lap 23 he and Alexander bump together. Bourgoine moved to third, and Alexander to second. Still in the lead was Lanpher. Then in the last lap, Bourgoine had a burst of speed to regain second. Race leaders went past the checkered in that order. Lanpher took the win. Bourgoine took second. Alexander placed third. Point leader Hammar took sixth.

Lanpher said in victory lane, “Started off the year really, really good. Then we had a streak of bad luck …. Today we got lucky with the restarts and had a good day. I would like to thank Scott's Recreation and Houlton Power Sports. Sponsors make it all possible.”

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action, July 13 with its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Super Stock, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and Thunder 4. The flex race of the week will a 25 lap Outlaw Mini race. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 4. Racing begins at 6. Admission is $5 for adults and children aged seven and older. Kids six and under are free. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: www.wiscassetspeedway.com.

Wiscasset Speedway Official Finish

July 6, 2013 – Top Six

Amsoil Nelcar Legends

1. #59 Reid Lanphier, Manchester

2. #38 Mathew Bourgoine, Newport

3. #96 Wyatt Alexander, Ellsworth

4. #51 John Peters, Westbrook

5. #21 TJ Laro, Concord, N.H.

6. #2 Ryan Hammar, Pembroke, N.H.

Strictly Street

1. #26 Corey Morgan, Lewiston

2. #39 Gerry Freve, Turner