· Hello to all my friends! I’m ready to move to Mount Sinai rehab which is reported to be a great facility. There are complications with my right foot which are making things difficult. My doctor says that with a team effort and hard work I should be able to walk in a few weeks. I am still planning to be at the speed Bowl opener on May 7th. I have to thank everybody for their support, it’s been unbelievable! Those comments are what’s keeping me going. I talked to Ben Dodge Wednesday, he is recovering. Our goal is to reunite the Ben and Matt team.Maybe we can announce some races this year at Stafford Speedway I think the team is ready to return! I thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes, they’re working see you on May 7th!
NHSTRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Late Model Sportsman, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, Young Guns, NEAR (New England Antique Racers)
Concessions, Beer Garden Area and ATM onsite.
Small coolers allowed (No Glass or Alcohol)
Pit Admission: $30 / $35 (purchased on the day of the event)
General Admission: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors (65+) and Military (with Proof of Service, $5 (Ages 11-18) and FREE (Ages 10 & Under). Tickets available in advance or on the day of the event.
TICKETS
Adult General Admission
$15.00
Senior General Admission (65+)
$10.00
Military General Admission (with Proof of Service)
The date for the 2021 NEAR Annual Meeting Re-schedule has been set for Sunday, July 31,2022. It will be held in central New England for the convenience of our travelling members. The event will be at the Leominster-Fitchburg Elks Lodge, 134 North Main St., Leominster,Ma. Guests may arrive from 2:30 p.m. for the meeting to begin at 3 p.m.
A light meal and refreshments will be served and the Elks will have a bartender on duty for any desired libations. Business matters will be discussed as well as voting in of new directors previously appointed by the President. A raffle will also be on the schedule.
Awards for the 2021 running season will be presented to our 3 co-champions through 4th place. This meeting was announced in our last newsletter, please use this as a reminder. Meeting is open to 2022 paid members, and applications will be available at the door. Please bring your current membership card with you to expedite admission.
The NEAR traveling Racing show moves into the Seekonk Speedway this Saturday, June 18, 2022. Sportsman and Modified heats and features are on tap as well as afternoon practice. Sign in is at 1 p.m. Get on down to one of the best bullrings in the country!
NEAR is off to Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre, Vt. this Thursday, June 16, 2022. Sign in will be at 12:00pm and it is a points/running show. Per the track all NEAR registered membership cars/driver are free, no plus one for this event. 3 hour track time (12:00-3:00) plus Features-Sportsman and Modified. See you all there!
This Saturday, June 4, 2022 NEAR will have it’s first running event of the season. We’re off to Riverside Action Park in Groveton, N.H. for a pit entrance at 12 noon and racing to start around 6 p.m. Sportsman and Modified classes will run. Adequate track time is available between 12 and 3 p.m to work out the winter bugs. If you have not yet paid your 2022 NEAR Membership, you must before being allowed to enter. Forms will be available at the track. We anticipate 2 entrances free per car. See you there!
New England Racers Reunion presented by Wall’s Ford and the Northeast Classic set for April 16th
The New England Racers Reunion will feature a variety of vintage and modern race cars for outdoor display at the North East Motor Sports Museum (922 Route 106, Loudon, NH) on Saturday April 16th. In addition the event will feature five exhibits from New England racing museums. These exhibits will showcase unique auto racing memorabilia and artifacts from around the region. All types of race cars from any year are welcome to display and local tracks and sanctions are encouraged to attend to promote your upcoming season’s races. In the afternoon make sure to check out all the feature racing action at the Northeast Classic on the New Hampshire Motor Speedway oval.
Museums committed for display include the Ron Bouchard Museum, ProNyne Motorsports Museum, Ollie Silva Museum, New England Antique Racers and the Maine Vintage Race Car Association. Race car clubs that will have multiple cars on display include Senior Tour Auto Racers, Atlantic Coast Old Timers and the Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association. Cars on display will roar to life with our traditional gentlemen start your engines at noon.
The Stanley Museum of Kingfield Maine will also be on site with an operational Stanley Steamer steam car. The Stanley Museum has graciously offered to take guests for a ride in the steam car for a $20 suggested donation per passenger, kids free. The money raised from the rides will be split between the Stanley Museum and the North East Motor Sports Museum.
The 2022 best appearing race car awards will once again be presented by Wall’s Ford at 1:30pm. The museum is asking for a $20 donation for each race car that would like to display. This donation also includes two free tickets to view the museum the day of the event. The awards given out will be the following.
Best of Show Best Appearing Open Wheel Race Car Mary Lima Best Appearing Modified Best Appearing Stock Car Race Car Best Appearing Drag Race Car Best Appearing Road Race Car
Join us on Saturday April 16th from 9:00am to 1:30pm for the New England Racers Reunion. The museum will be open for viewing from 9am till 4pm. The North East Motor Sports Museum is the largest motor racing museum in New England and displays 30+ regionally historic race cars and motorcycles. Exhibits change on a yearly basis so there is always something new to see.
Admission to view the outdoor show is $5 per adult at the front gate with museum members admitted free. Admission to view the indoor museum is $10 for adults with kids under 12 free to view both outdoors and indoors. As always museum members view the museum for free. You can become a member of the museum the day of the event. An onsite food truck will be available and we will have a 50/50 raffle. The event is a fundraiser for the North East Motor Sports Museum, a 501-c-3 educational nonprofit organization. A rain date is set for Saturday April 23rd.
Once you have finished at the museum make sure to check out all the high speed racing action at the NHMS oval. Triple 50 lap feature events are on tap for ACT Late Model Tour, PASS Super Late Models and the Modified Racing Series, as well as support division action. All of this wheel to wheel feature racing excitement is set to start at 12:30pm at the Magic Mile.
If you have questions about the event or displaying your race car call 603-783-0183.
