September 7 at Wiscasset Speedway was a bit cloudy and overcast, but the races were completed before the rain began to fall. 

With the changing of the seasons, the bright lights illuminating the race track brightened earlier and the weather cooled for some fabulous racing action. There were some new faces in Victory Lane as well.

On the schedule was the group two line up of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Trucks, Outlaw Mini, and Late Model Sportsman. The flex race of the week was a 30-lap Amsoil Nelcar Legends race. 

The last race of the evening quickly sped by, a 35-lap Late Model Sportsman feature. Starting at the pole was the No. 34 of Tyler Robbins. The No. 04 of Allen Moeller was behind him, as was the No. 5 of Bill Pinkham.

The three race leaders raced in a pack. Moeller was hot on the heels of Robbins. Then, in lap 29, Moeller developed a mechanical issue, spilling oil on the track, causing another driver to spin. A caution was called and Moeller headed to the pits. Pinkham moved to second place, and the No. 15 of Nick Hinkley moved to third.

Upon the restart, Hinkley moved to the inside of turn two and passed Pinkham for second. The No. 00 of Alex Waltz followed suit, and headed to the inside and passed Pinkham for third on turn three. Race leaders remained the same until the finish. 

Robbins placed first. This was his first Late Model Sportsman win of the season. A great way to celebrate turning 21. Robbins is a former Teen Division champion at Wiscasset. Hinkley came in second. This was Hinkley’s fifth appearance in Victory Lane this year. Coming in third was rookie Alex Waltz. This was Waltz’s first visit to Victory Lane.

Prior to race time, Waltz said, “The car is running pretty good. We are going to do good tonight; we just need a little luck. No matter what, it is always fun. I would not be here without my Grandpa, Dad, Ball, and Mark, my pit crew. Also my sponsors: Farrin’s Boat Shop, Alpaca farm and KEA.”

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action September 14 with its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Thunder 4, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and the spot lighted race of the week is a 25-lap Super Stock feature. The flex race of the week is a New England Pro 4 Tour 30-lap race.

Saturday’s races are sponsored by Napa Auto Parts. Racing begins at 6 p.m. 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.

Top five finishers

Strictly Street (20 laps): 1. #26 Corey Morgan, Lewiston; 2. #43 Ben Erskine, Farmington; 3. #32 Tasha Dyer, Arrowsic; 4. #1 Mike Moody, Topsham; 5. #06 Zac Poland, Woolwich

Mini Trucks (15 laps): 1. #68 Opie Allard, Harpswell; 2. #22 Jeff Schmidt, Mechanic Falls; 3. #69 Ryan Farrar, Sumner; 4. #88 Christopher Knox, Sanford; 5. #1 Matt Curtis, Freeport

Outlaw Mini (25 laps): 1. #34 Justin Trombley, Winter Harbor; 2. #20 Shawn Kimball, Pittston; 3. #13 Nate Tribbett, Richmond; 4. #18 Tim Collins, Farmingdale; 5. #17 Norman Cummings Jr.,

Amsoil Nelcar Legends (30 laps): 1. #88 John Peters, Durham; 2. #38 Mathew Bourgoine, Newport; 3. #96 Wyatt Alexander, Ellsworth; 4. #23 Shawn Buffington, Plainfield, Conn.; 5. #33 Alan Smith, Lincoln

Late Model Sportsman (35 laps): 1. #34 Tyler Robbins, Montville; 2. #15 Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset; 3. #00 Alex Waltz, Walpole; 4. #5 Bill Pinkham, Wiscasset; 5. #03 Dan Trask, Chelsea