Limted Sportsman Modified and Kids Rides @ Devils Bowl Speedway June 21st 2025

Dirtcar Racing
358 Modifieds battle for the win
Photo By: 
Dave Szatkowski

Mike Mahaney (35) and Felix Roy (91) battle for the win during the 358 Modified feature event that would see Mahaney get the checkered flag on this day. It would be the 2025 edition of the Limited Sportsman Modified Special 55 lapper, plus it would be Kids Night at the speedway. There would be seven division in action on the night as the Dirtcar 358 Modifieds would make there first apperance of the season along with the Sunoco Sportsman Modified, O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified, Hoosier Novice Sportsman Modifieds, Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints, Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks and the 9th State Canabias Crown Vics. After all the qualfying races were done the first main event of the evening would be the 9th State Cannabias Crown Vics for there 15 lap affair and it would see Norm Morrill get his first win of the season going wire to wire as he he would be the first to stop Eric Friend and his undefeated streak on the season. Then it would be time for the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints, a 15-lap affair that would see Christopher Pierce take the lead from the start. There would be a battle between him and Destin St Clair for the lead in the early portion of the event. Still, a couple of hard chargers would emerge from the back half of the field, sticking their nose in the fight for the win. Among them would be Raymond Hanson and Scott Bachand, who would see Bachand secure his first career win after 42 years. Then it would be time for the Dirtcar 358 Modifieds to have their first feature event of the season from the Devils Bowl Speedway as they would battle for 30 laps. It would see Joey Scarbrough get the early lead of the race, but the battle upfront would be between a couple of the best in the 358 division as Mike Mahaney and Felix Roy would duel it out for the win, and this time it would be Mahaney getting the win. Then we would have the Hoosier Novice Sportsman Modified in there for a 20-lap battle. Jason Kerr would take the lead from the start of the race, but Aiden Bengive would challenge him for the lead and ultimately win his second race of the season. Then it would be time for the Sunoco Sportsman Modified and there 25 lap race and it would see Nick Brundige get the lead off the start of the race but in the end the race would come down to a battle between brothers as Jim and Randy Ryan and on this evening Jim would get the win for his first of the season. Then it would be time for the main event of the evening as the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified would battle for 55 laps and would see Derrick Counter get the lead off the start of the race. They would have only one caution of the race at lap ten, and the remaining 45 laps would be caution-free. A battle for the win would ensue down the stretch between Matthew Wade and Tyler Travis. On this evening, the racer, Tyler Travis, would emerge victorious, claiming his first win of the season. To conclude the fight, the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks would take to the track for 15 laps. Jakob, Alger would lead most of the race, but a fast-moving fountain would use the bump and run in turn four on the last lap to secure the win. The racetrack will come back to life next weekend, June 28th, for Firecracker 44 and the Sportsman Modified $2,000 to win. Gallery

Topless Night for Dad @ Airborne Park Speedway June 14th 2025

Diirtcar Racing Airborne Speedway
first career win
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

(6/14/25) Saturday Night Special Plus Enduro Airborne Park Speedway Highlights

Caleb Durgan (17 captures the checkered flag for his first win in the JS Steel Sportsman Modified event and the $1,500 check. It would be second night of racing in three days at the Airborne Park Speedway as it would be topless night for dad at the track wit the Sportsman Modified, Limited Sportsman Modified, Renegades, Mini Stocks, Mohawk Vintage Series, Pro Stocks, and Crown Vic's in action along with the Enduro for 50 laps. After all the qualifying was done, the first feature up would be the Mohawk Valley Vintage Series with their four divisions on tap. The winners would be Frank Hoard Jr in the Late Models, Jack Miller in the Modifieds, Mark Wheeler in the Antique Division, and Scott Straight in the Mystique Division. Then we would have the JS Steel Sportsman Modified with there 30 lap event with 1500 to win would see Caleb Durgan get the lead off the start of the race and do his best to say goodbye to the feild but Fire Swamp would come up from his tenth place start to get to second and battle for the lead but Durgan would get his first career win over Fire Swamp and Codie Aubin. Then it would be 9th State Cannabias Renegades and their 20 lap race, and it would see a battle between the Tylers as Irwin and Terry would go after the lead, and this time would see Terry get the win for his fourth win of the season. Then we would see the Hoosier Limited Sportsman Modified come out for their 20-lap race, and Kobe Hernandez would get the win over Parker Dermody as he would increase his lead in the season-long points battle. Then, in the Pro Stock 25-lap affair, it would see hometown boy Zack Daniels go wire to wire for the win, but it would not be without competition from Marc Lalonde. Then we would have the Crown Vics for their 15-lap main that would see Richie Turner get the lead off the start and hold for about the first half of the race, but then Eric Friend would catch him and take the win for his second straight in the Crown Vics at Aiborne. Then, to finish off the regular racing on the night would be the Mini Stocks for the 15-lap contest that would see Jamie Whitney get the early lead, but Kenny Tourville would keep charging and get the lead and eventual win, which would be hugely popular with the crowd. Then it would be the 50 lap enduro to finish off the night that would see the Enduro specialist Richie Turner get the early lead of the race, but Michael Wright would keep charging and get past him for the lead and win in the last laps of the race. The Airborne Park Speedway will be back in action June 18th with Wacky Wednesday, as it will be Kid Ride night at the track. Gallery

Dirtcar Racing: Night of Destruction @ Devils Bowl Speedway June 8th 2025

fighting for lead
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Adam Piper (66) and Brian Whittemore (36) battling for the win in the Sunoco Sportsman Modified that would see Adam Piper get the win on the night. It would be the third night of racing from Devils Bowl Speedway on the 2025 season, and it would be the annual night of destruction event with the 50-lap enduro added to the card, as there would be over 120 cars in the pits, plus the enduro cars. After all the heat racing, it would be on to the features. We would have the Sunoco Sportsman Modified for their 30-lap event starting on the 31st. We would have Brian Whittemore and Adam Piper on the front row, and Piper would get the lead of the start with a challenge from Whittemore for the first couple. Then he would start to pull away, but then there would be a challenge from James Hanson for the next couple. After that, Piper would check out on the field and cruise to his first win of the season. Then we would have the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Spoersman Modified for their 25-lap event, and 23 would take the green, and the battle would be up front between Ed Bell and Marty Hutchins for the win. Ed Bell would get the checkered first. Still, the scale would get him as he was 12 lbs light on the scale, handing the win to Marty Hutchins. Then it would be onto the Hoosier Novice Sportsman for their 20-lap event, and that would see Aiden Benoure start from the pole and go green to checkered for the win and his first of the season. Then in the Friend Construction Mini Sprints, there would be a pair of features, and both of them would see a battle up front between the same two racers, Raymond Hanson and Quinn Quenneville, as they would go back and forth throughout the races, but Raymond Hanson would get the sweep on the evening. Then, to finish off the main night of racing, it would be the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks, and it would see a great battle up front between Tyler Bell and Chris Charboneau, with Charboneau edging out Bell for the win. Then to finish off the night of racing it would be the 50 lap enduro and it would see Brent Wilbur get the lead of the start of the race bt there would be a hard charger coming as Dan Desfrges would charge his way to the lead and from there check out on the field and claim his $500 first place check. Gallery

the pack off the corner
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Kyle Coryea

The pack comes off the corner during the Hoosier Novice Sportsman Modified main event that would see Aiden Benoure (12vt) get the win on the night for his first of the season. Gallery

Night of Destruction @ Devils Bowl Speedway June 8th 2025

Dirtcar Racing
side by side for the lead
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Raymond Hanson (69) and Quinn Quennevile 9x) battle for the lead during the 500cc Mini Sprints double feature that would see Raymond Hanson get the sweep on the night. It would be the third night of racing from Devils Bowl Speedway on the 2025 season, and it would be the annual night of destruction event with the 50-lap enduro added to the card, as there would be over 120 cars in the pits, plus the enduro cars. After all the heat racing, it would be on to the features. We would have the Sunoco Sportsman Modified for their 30-lap event starting on the 31st. We would have Brian Whittemore and Adam Piper on the front row, and Piper would get the lead of the start with a challenge from Whittemore for the first couple. Then he would start to pull away, but then there would be a challenge from James Hanson for the next couple. After that, Piper would check out on the field and cruise to his first win of the season. Then we would have the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Spoersman Modified for their 25-lap event, and 23 would take the green, and the battle would be up front between Ed Bell and Marty Hutchins for the win. Ed Bell would get the checkered first. Still, the scale would get him as he was 12 lbs light on the scale, handing the win to Marty Hutchins. Then it would be onto the Hoosier Novice Sportsman for their 20-lap event, and that would see Aiden Benoure start from the pole and go green to checkered for the win and his first of the season. Then in the Friend Construction Mini Sprints, there would be a pair of features, and both of them would see a battle up front between the same two racers, Raymond Hanson and Quinn Quenneville, as they would go back and forth throughout the races, but Raymond Hanson would get the sweep on the evening. Then, to finish off the main night of racing, it would be the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks, and it would see a great battle up front between Tyler Bell and Chris Charboneau, with Charboneau edging out Bell for the win. Then to finish off the night of racing it would be the 50 lap enduro and it would see Brent Wilbur get the lead of the start of the race bt there would be a hard charger coming as Dan Desfrges would charge his way to the lead and from there check out on the field and claim his $500 first place check. Gallery

Dirtcar Racing: Northeast Crate Nationals @ Devils Bowl Speedway May 26th 2025

side by side down the stretch
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Gary English (53) and Kamden Duffy (42) battle for the lead and the win during the Limited Sportsman Modified feature that would see Gary English come across the line first. It would be the fifth edition of the Northeast Crate Nationals from the Devils Bowl Speedway with 100 laps and 5,000 on the line for the Sportsman Modified after two straight days of rain pushed the show to Memorial Day Monday. The other divisions that would be in action that evening would be the 9th State Cannabias Renegades, O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified, Renegades, Friends Construction 500cc Mini Sprints, Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks, and the Hoosier Tire Novice Sportsman Modified. After all the qualifying was done the first feature out of the box would be the Crown Vics and Bradford Cram would get the lead off the start of the race but there would be a hard charger coming from the back and would see Eric Friend come and take the lead and get his second straight feature win. Then we would have the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified for their 30-lap feature, and it would see Kamden Duffy get the lead off the start of the race. He would hold it for most of the event until there was a late race restart, and it would see a duel between him and Gary English that would see Gary English cross the line first for the win. Then next up would be the Renegades for their 20-lap feature, where they would see Tyler Irwin get the lead off the start, but Josh Bussino would keep fighting and get around Irwin for the win and the $500 first-place check. Then we would have the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints for their 15-lap race, and there would be a battle up front for most of the race between Gage Provencher and Quinn Quenneville, until the closing laps when they would touch wheels in turn four, sending Quenneville flipping into the catchfence, ruining his night. Then there would be a two-lap shootout to finish the race to see Jenna Zak get around a wounded Gage Provencher for the win. Then it would be time for the main event of the evening, the 100 Sportsman Modified Northeast Nationals. It would see an early battle for the lead between Brent Warren and Chad Edwards that would go to Edwards. Still, the real battle would be the one between Edwards and Lussier that would see them trade the lead back and forth as they would duel for that first-place check, and in the end, the check would go back North of the Border as Donovan Lussier would get to the checkered flag first and capture the win. Then there would be a pair of Mini Stock features. The first one would see Ron Alger get the early lead, but the Airborne Speedway invader, Jake Fountain, would come from an 8th-place start to go after the lead and win on the night. The feature would be a race marred in cautions and wrecks that would end two laps short of its scheduled distance and see Jeremy Brownell get his first win of the season. Then, to finish the night, it would be the Novice Sportsman Modified for their 20-lap event. It would see Raelin Dunham get the lead off the start of the race and hold it for a while, but Rob Steves would keep coming and get around her for the lead and get his first career Novice Sportsman Modified win to conclude the day of racing. The Devils Bowl Speedway will return on May 30th for the Mini Sprints Special. Gallery

battle for the win
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Kyle Coryea

Jenna Zak (727) and Gage Provencher (11a) battle for the win during the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints feature that would see Jenna Zak cross the line first for the win. Gallery

Northeast Crate Nationals @ Devils Bowl Speedway May 26th 2025

Dirtcar Racing
battle for the Northeast Crate Nationals
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Donovan Lussier (61) and Chad Edwards (10%) battle for the lead, swapping the lead back and forth as they go after the win and the five-thousand-dollar first-place check. It would be the fifth edition of the Northeast Crate Nationals from the Devils Bowl Speedway with 100 laps and 5,000 on the line for the Sportsman Modified after two straight days of rain pushed the show to Memorial Day Monday. The other divisions that would be in action that evening would be the 9th State Cannabias Renegades, O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified, Renegades, Friends Construction 500cc Mini Sprints, Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks, and the Hoosier Tire Novice Sportsman Modified. After all the qualifying was done the first feature out of the box would be the Crown Vics and Bradford Cram would get the lead off the start of the race but there would be a hard charger coming from the back and would see Eric Friend come and take the lead and get his second straight feature win. Then we would have the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified for their 30-lap feature, and it would see Kamden Duffy get the lead off the start of the race. He would hold it for most of the event until there was a late race restart, and it would see a duel between him and Gary English that would see Gary English cross the line first for the win. Then next up would be the Renegades for their 20-lap feature, where they would see Tyler Irwin get the lead off the start, but Josh Bussino would keep fighting and get around Irwin for the win and the $500 first-place check. Then we would have the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints for their 15-lap race, and there would be a battle up front for most of the race between Gage Provencher and Quinn Quenneville, until the closing laps when they would touch wheels in turn four, sending Quenneville flipping into the catchfence, ruining his night. Then there would be a two-lap shootout to finish the race to see Jenna Zak get around a wounded Gage Provencher for the win. Then it would be time for the main event of the evening, the 100 Sportsman Modified Northeast Nationals. It would see an early battle for the lead between Brent Warren and Chad Edwards that would go to Edwards. Still, the real battle would be the one between Edwards and Lussier that would see them trade the lead back and forth as they would duel for that first-place check, and in the end, the check would go back North of the Border as Donovan Lussier would get to the checkered flag first and capture the win. Then there would be a pair of Mini Stock features. The first one would see Ron Alger get the early lead, but the Airborne Speedway invader, Jake Fountain, would come from an 8th-place start to go after the lead and win on the night. The feature would be a race marred in cautions and wrecks that would end two laps short of its scheduled distance and see Jeremy Brownell get his first win of the season. Then, to finish the night, it would be the Novice Sportsman Modified for their 20-lap event. It would see Raelin Dunham get the lead off the start of the race and hold it for a while, but Rob Steves would keep coming and get around her for the lead and get his first career Novice Sportsman Modified win to conclude the day of racing. The Devils Bowl Speedway will return on May 30th for the Mini Sprints Special. Gallery

Matt Bilodeau Memorial @ Devils Bowl Speedway May 11th 2025

Dirtcar Racing
side by side for the lead
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

It would be a battle between the 11's for the win in the 32-lap 3200 to win Matt Bilodeau Memorial Sportsman Modified that would see Joey Scarbrough in the 11VT get under Josh Sunn in the 11 for the win. After a rainout in opening week and the second week getting pushed back a day, it would be opening day at the Devils Bowl Speedway. The 59th season opener and the feature event would be the Matt Bilodeau Memorial 3200 to win for the Sportsman Modifieds, along with the Novice and Limited Sportsman Modified, 500cc Mini Sprints, Mini Stocks, and Crown Vics in action. After all the qualifying races had been run, it would be onto the features for the night. The first one up would be the Friend's Construction 500cc Mini Sprints for their 15-lap event that would see 16 take the green flag, hungry for the first win of the season, and would see Christopher Pierce get the lead off the start of the race. Still, the lead would be short-lived as Scott Bachand would get around him for the lead, hold it till a late race incident, see Raymond Hanson get around him for the lead, and hold on for the win. Then next up would be the Hoosier Novice Sportsman for their 20-lap race, and would see 13 racers take the green. The race would see Matthew Cram get the lead at the start and not look back as he would win on opening day over Trevor Hurlburt. It would be the main event of the evening, with the 32-lap 3200 to win Matt Bilodeau Memorial Sunoco Sportsman Modified event. It would see Dave Camara get the lead off the start of the race and for most of the eent there would be a battle between him and Josh Sunn for the lead as they went back and forth but there a racer moving up and charging from the middle of the pack to challenge for the lead and that would be Joey Scarbrough. In the closing laps, he would find his way around Josh Sunn and Dave Camara to get the win and cash the check for 3200.
Then we would move into the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified for their 25-lap affair, and 25 racers were set to go after the season opener win. The race would see Gary English get the lead off the start, but it would be short-lived as William Duprey would get around him for the lead and take it to victory. Then we would be onto the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks and see 29 cars take the green flag for their 15-lap event. Most of the race would be a battle up front between Tyler Bell and JP Corrow, and in the closing laps, Corrow would get the lead as Bell slipped up, and Corrow would continue his winning ways on the early part of the season. Then, to finish the night, the 9th State Canabias Crown Vics would see Eric Friend win the 20-lap event wire to finish the night of racing. The Devils Bowl Speedway will return to life May 24th and 25th with the Northeast Crate Nationals. Gallery

Dirtcar Racing: Black Diamond Builders Matt Bilodeau Memorial @ Devils Bowl Speedway May 11th 2025

high side pass
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Kyle Coryea

JP Corrow (1) with the highside pass on Tyler Bell (8b) for the win in the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks for the opening night win. After a rainout in opening week and the second week getting pushed back a day, it would be opening day at the Devils Bowl Speedway. The 59th season opener and the feature event would be the Matt Bilodeau Memorial 3200 to win for the Sportsman Modifieds, along with the Novice and Limited Sportsman Modified, 500cc Mini Sprints, Mini Stocks, and Crown Vics in action. After all the qualifying races had been run, it would be onto the features for the night. The first one up would be the Friend's Construction 500cc Mini Sprints for their 15-lap event that would see 16 take the green flag, hungry for the first win of the season, and would see Christopher Pierce get the lead off the start of the race. Still, the lead would be short-lived as Scott Bachand would get around him for the lead, hold it till a late race incident, see Raymond Hanson get around him for the lead, and hold on for the win. Then next up would be the Hoosier Novice Sportsman for their 20-lap race, and would see 13 racers take the green. The race would see Matthew Cram get the lead at the start and not look back as he would win on opening day over Trevor Hurlburt. It would be the main event of the evening, with the 32-lap 3200 to win Matt Bilodeau Memorial Sunoco Sportsman Modified event. It would see Dave Camara get the lead off the start of the race and for most of the eent there would be a battle between him and Josh Sunn for the lead as they went back and forth but there a racer moving up and charging from the middle of the pack to challenge for the lead and that would be Joey Scarbrough. In the closing laps, he would find his way around Josh Sunn and Dave Camara to get the win and cash the check for 3200.
Then we would move into the O'Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Modified for their 25-lap affair, and 25 racers were set to go after the season opener win. The race would see Gary English get the lead off the start, but it would be short-lived as William Duprey would get around him for the lead and take it to victory. Then we would be onto the Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks and see 29 cars take the green flag for their 15-lap event. Most of the race would be a battle up front between Tyler Bell and JP Corrow, and in the closing laps, Corrow would get the lead as Bell slipped up, and Corrow would continue his winning ways on the early part of the season. Then, to finish the night, the 9th State Canabias Crown Vics would see Eric Friend win the 20-lap event wire to finish the night of racing. The Devils Bowl Speedway will return to life May 24th and 25th with the Northeast Crate Nationals. Gallery

winner
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Kyle Coryea

Raymond Hanson (68) celebrates his win in the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints to start the season. Gallery

71st Season Openner 2nd Leon Gonyo Memorial @ Airborne Park Speedway April 13th 2025

Diirtcar Racing Airborne Speedway
battle for the lead
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Felix Roy (91) and Jackson Gill (60) battle for the early race lead during the 2nd annual Leon Gonyo Memorial 358 Modified 40 lapper from the Airborne Park Speedway as they go after the 4 thousand dollar payday. It would be the 2025 season opener from the Airborne Park Speedway, and it would be the earliest in the 71-year history of the track, as we took the green on April 13th, and it would mark the return of the Airborne Park Speedway under the Dirtcar banner after a year away. The season would start with the 2nd annual Leon Gonyo Memorial, 4 thousand to win for the 358 Modifieds and two thousand to win for Sportsman Modified, along with the Renegades, Crown Vics, Limited Sportsman Modifieds, and Mini Stocks, as there would be over 130 cars in the pits. After all the time trials, heats, and last chance qualifiers were done, it would be onto the mains, and the first one up would be the Crown Vics. It would be a six-car field and see Richie Turner get the lead-off start, but Eric Friend would come up challenging from his last row start, take the lead, and cruise to the win, as we would get our second straight Crown Vic win at the Airborne Speedway. After the intermission, it would be onto the Sportsman Modified 2 thousand to win 30 lap main event. It would see Fire Swamp get the early lead from the early start of the race. Still, there would be a challenge up front from an old rival as the six-time track champion would come up and battle for the lead with Nick Heywood, and just over halfway through the race, he would take the lead. Still, it would not be without challenge as Swamp and Donovan Lussier would stay in sight and challenge for the lead, but Heywood would win today. Then it would be onto the main event of the evening, the Leon Gonyo Memorial, a 4 to win 358 Modified 40 lapper. It would see Felix Roy go wire to wire for the win, and it would be a Roy 1-2 finish. Jeremy would finish second, and then Jackson Gill would get third to round out the top three. Then we would be onto the Renegades for their 20-lap feature and see last year's champion, Shawn Duquette, get the lead off the start of the race. Still, there would be a challenge from last year's 2nd place man, Tyor Terry, and they would duke it out for the win, and on this day, it would be Tyor Terry getting the win and the early edge on the season. Then it would be onto the Limited Sportsman Modified and their 15-lap event, and see Gary English go wire to wire for the win. Then the final race of the evening would be the Mini Stocks, a 15-lap event, and 25 cars would take the green. It would see Jake Fountain get the lead at the start of the race and would be sailing around in the lead, but there would be a late race surge from Glen Engstrom, but it would come up about a car length short at the checkered flag, and Jake Fountain would get the opening win of the season. The racetrack will return to life next weekend, April 19th, as the Sprint Cars of New England invade the track with their 360s. Gallery

Dirtcar Racing: 71st Season Openner 2nd Annual Leon Gonyo Memorial @ Airborne Park Speedway April 13th 2025

down to the checkered
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Kyle Coryea

It would be the 2025 season opener from the Airborne Park Speedway, and it would be the earliest in the 71-year history of the track, as we took the green on April 13th, and it would mark the return of the Airborne Park Speedway under the Dirtcar banner after a year away. Jake Fountain (22) and Glen Engstrom (17) battle for the win down the stretch as they go after the win in the 15-lap main for the Mini Stocks. The season would start with the 2nd annual Leon Gonyo Memorial, 4 thousand to win for the 358 Modifieds and two thousand to win for Sportsman Modified, along with the Renegades, Crown Vics, Limited Sportsman Modifieds, and Mini Stocks, as there would be over 130 cars in the pits. After all the time trials, heats, and last chance qualifiers were done, it would be onto the mains, and the first one up would be the Crown Vics. It would be a six-car field and see Richie Turner get the lead-off start, but Eric Friend would come up challenging from his last row start, take the lead, and cruise to the win, as we would get our second straight Crown Vic win at the Airborne Speedway. After the intermission, it would be onto the Sportsman Modified 2 thousand to win 30 lap main event. It would see Fire Swamp get the early lead from the early start of the race. Still, there would be a challenge up front from an old rival as the six-time track champion would come up and battle for the lead with Nick Heywood, and just over halfway through the race, he would take the lead. Still, it would not be without challenge as Swamp and Donovan Lussier would stay in sight and challenge for the lead, but Heywood would win today. Then it would be onto the main event of the evening, the Leon Gonyo Memorial, a 4 to win 358 Modified 40 lapper. It would see Felix Roy go wire to wire for the win, and it would be a Roy 1-2 finish. Jeremy would finish second, and then Jackson Gill would get third to round out the top three. Then we would be onto the Renegades for their 20-lap feature and see last year's champion, Shawn Duquette, get the lead off the start of the race. Still, there would be a challenge from last year's 2nd place man, Tyor Terry, and they would duke it out for the win, and on this day, it would be Tyor Terry getting the win and the early edge on the season. Then it would be onto the Limited Sportsman Modified and their 15-lap event, and see Gary English go wire to wire for the win. Then the final race of the evening would be the Mini Stocks, a 15-lap event, and 25 cars would take the green. It would see Jake Fountain get the lead at the start of the race and would be sailing around in the lead, but there would be a late race surge from Glen Engstrom, but it would come up about a car length short at the checkered flag, and Jake Fountain would get the opening win of the season. The racetrack will return to life next weekend, April 19th, as the Sprint Cars of New England invade the track with their 360s. Gallery

for the lead
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Nick Heywood (29) and Fire Swamp (88) dive into turn one and go side by side as they go after the win in the two thousand to win Sportsman Modified main event. Gallery

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