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| NEW 2021 MEMOS, FORMS, & LINKS | |
| 2021.02.02 Hoosier Tiger-Street Stock-Dwarf Information Memo | |
| 2021.01.19 Hoosier ACT Late Model Information Memo | |
| 2021.01.19 Hoosier Flying Tiger-Street Stock Memo | |
| 2021.01.26 Hoosier ACT Late Model Additional Info Memo | |
| 2021.01.26 NE Classic Late Model Rules Memo | |
| 2021 Campground Regulations | |
| 2021 Camping Form | |
| 2021 Concrete Pit Slab Agreement | |
| PREVIOUS 2021 WMMP STORIES HERE | |
| ALL 2021 NELMCC/ACT TOUR STORIES HERE | |
| 2021 OFF-SEASON SPOTLIGHTS HERE | |
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2021 Sponsor Spotlights: Contingency Sponsors |
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| If you've been to a race at White Mountain Motorsports Park, then you've seen the small decals that adorn a car's fenders, nose, and doors. These contingency sponsors are key supporters for the track and its racing divisions. But who are they, and what do they award competitors throughout the year? We take a look in the latest installment of our Sponsor Spotlight series. (Note: contingencies are listed in alphabetical order.) | |
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| Supporter of the ACT Late Model Tour, New England Late Model Challenge Cup, Foley Oil & Propane Late Models, and Wells River Chevrolet Flying Tigers | |
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ARBodies joined ACT and Thunder
Road as a contingency sponsor in 2018. When White Mountain
Motorsports Park became a part of the family the following year,
ARBodies gladly came along for the ride. This nationally-known
company posts several prime year-end packages for competitors at
the weekly and touring series levels. At season's end, the ACT
Late Model Tour and both weekly Late Model classes raffle off a
Late Model "A" Body package to one lucky competitor. The winner
can also instead choose a $900 discount on an "M" body package.
One Flying Tiger racer at Thunder Road will receive an '88 Monte
Carlo Re-Skin Kit while a $500 product certificate will be
raffled off among White Mountain Flying Tiger teams. To be
eligible for these raffles, drivers must attempt to qualify for
at least 75% of the point-counting events for their respective
track or series. In addition, ARBodies gives out product certificates at each of the ACT Tour point-counting events. The feature winner receives a $75 product certificate while the 10th-place finisher gets a $25 certificate. In 2021, the company has also posted a $500 merchandise certificate for the inaugural New England Late Model Challenge Cup. This will be raffled off among competitors who finish in the top-10 in Challenge Cup points and who run ARBodies products throughout the year. All told, ARBodies will award nearly $9,000 worth of packages for ACT-sanctioned events, tracks, and series. The 2021 calendar year marks the 40th year of motorsports for ARBodies of Greenbrier, TN. Norm Desjardin's company has manufactured race car bodies since 1982. Their line-up of asphalt and dirt bodies includes products for ABC Late Models, Late Model Stock, Muscle Cars, NGB, Sportsman, and Truck series. ARBodies is known for custom-made race winning bodies that come in many different packages to suit a team's needs and budget. Visit www.arbodies.com to learn more. |
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| Supporter of the ACT Late Model Tour, Foley Oil & Propane Late Models, and Wells River Chevrolet Flying Tigers | |
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For more than 20 years, Bassett Racing Wheels has been a
proud partner of ACT and its sanctioned tracks. The company
began its support in 1999 and now enters its 23rd year of
association with an extensive set of awards. Throughout the
season, Bassett awards $30 off the purchase of two wheels to the
2nd-place finisher in each ACT Late Model Tour event. Meanwhile,
the 2nd-place finisher in both the Late Model and Flying Tiger
features at Thunder Road and White Mountain will get $15 off the
purchase of one wheel. At season's end, the ACT champion receives a certificate for $100 off the purchase of four Bassett wheels. The ACT runner-up gets $60 off the purchase of four wheels while third place enjoys $30 off the purchase of two wheels. A set of four powder-coated wheels is also raffled off among competitors who attend 100% of the point-counting ACT Tour events. At Thunder Road and White Mountain, the runners-up in both the Late Model and Flying Tiger point standings are awarded $30 off the purchase of two wheels. The total certificate awards come to well over $2,000. Bassett Racing Wheels has been crafted the world's finest steel racing wheels since 1965. They're based in Burlington, WI where they build wheels for NASCAR touring series, tour-type Modifieds, pavement Late Models, dirt Modfieds, Mini Stocks, and other classes. In addition to ACT, Bassett is also the official racing wheel of IMCA, the Amsoil Wissota Dirt Track Series, the DIRTcar Modified Nationals, and the ARCA Midwest Tour among others. Learn more at www.bassettwheel.com. |
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Supporter of Thunder Road and White Mountain Motorsports Park |
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For the eighth straight year,
Coca-Cola will be the official soft drink of Thunder Road and
White Mountain. Whenever someone visits the concession stands at
either track, they can refresh themselves with a variety of
products supplied by Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast (formerly the
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England). In addition
to Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, you can also purchase Sprite, Barq's
Root Beer, Sunkist orange soda, and Dasani water. White Mountain
also offers Minute Maid lemonade, Powerade, and Peace Tea. Both
tracks made the switch to bottled beverages in recent years,
reducing spillage and waste while ensuring fans get a full drink
rather than a little soda poured over a cup of ice. The Coca-Cola name has also been attached to multiple events over the years. From 2014 to 2019, Coca-Cola presented the annual Labor Day Classic at Thunder Road. They also sponsored the New Hampshire Governor's Cup at White Mountain in 2019. Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast (CCBN) began in 1977 as single bottling operation in Laconia, NH. They are now one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the United States, distributing beverages throughout New England and Northern New York. They also own New England distribution rights for Dr. Pepper, Canada Dry, and Moxie. The company has two production facilities and two dozen sales centers that deliver thirst-quenching beverages to thousands of partners. The Coca-Cola Company is one of the biggest and most recognized companies in the galaxy. Its original Coca-Cola Classic formula was introduced in 1886 as a temperance drink and headache remedy. It quickly gained popularity as a recreational beverage and has since become a global phenomenon. Today, Coca-Cola owns 5 of the top-10 soft drink brands in the world and also produce juices, teas, sports drinks, and many other beverages. Learn has the refresh the world and make a difference at www.coca-colacompany.com. |
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| Supporter of the ACT Late Model Tour, New England Late Model Challenge Cup, Foley Oil & Propane Late Models, and Wells River Chevrolet Flying Tigers | |
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Five Star Race Car Bodies is one
of the longest-running supporters of ACT and its sanctioned
tracks. The partnership began way back in 1991 with the former
ACT Pro Stock Tour and continued non-stop through 2017. After a
two-year hiatus, Five Star returned in 2020, making this coming
season the 29th year they have been associated with the
sanctioning body. This year, Five Star is posting a variety of awards for competitors throughout New England. Three complete ABC NextGen Body packages (minus windows and spoiler) will be raffled off -- one each to Late Model racers with the ACT Tour, Thunder Road, and White Mountain who compete in at least 75% of the point-counting events. A $500 product certificate has also been posted for the New England Challenge Cup. This will go to a driver who finishes in the top-10 in points and uses a Five Star body. During the ACT Tour season, the winner of each point-counting event will receive a $75 product certificate. On the Flying Tiger side, one lucky Tiger driver at both Thunder Road and White Mountain will receive a $500 product certificate (must attend at least 75% of point-counting events to be eligible). This comes to nearly $8,000 in products and merchandise certificates. Five Star is one of the pioneers of modern aftermarket race car bodies. They were founded in 1978 in Twin Lakes, WI as a division of Five Star Fabricating, Inc. Five Star began supplying body panels to the NASCAR Cup Series in 1992 and are an official supplier for many other series. Among other firsts, they created the ABC Body program in 2003 to design affordable body panels for short track racing. The company also developed the first all-composite body for stock car racing, which debuted in 2014 with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. Find out more about their products at www.fivestarbodies.com. |
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| Supporter of the ACT Late Model Tour, Thunder Road Speedbowl, and White Mountain Motorsports Park | |
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ACT and its sanctioned tracks
are proud to welcome Hoosier Racing Tire and Hoosier Tire East
in 2021. Hoosier has been a respected name among short track
racers for decades and now will grace the wheels of our race
cars that use a track tire. The ACT Late Model Tour and weekly
Late Models are running an 8-inch tire that was specifically
developed in partnership with Rob Summers of Hoosier Tire East.
The tire will go into use beginning at the Thunder Road
Community Bank N.A. 150 on Sunday, May 2. The Flying Tigers at
both track will run the Hoosier 790 7-inch partially treaded
tire. The Thunder Road Street Stocks will use a 7x14 Hoosier
tire with a 790 compound while the WMMP Dwarf Cars are switching
to an 8-inch Hoosier tire with a 700 compound. Hoosier Racing Tire was founded by Bob Newton in 1957. Over the years, they have designed and provided tires for numerous series, from regional Late Models to the NASCAR Cup Series. Hoosier tires can be found in stock car racing, dirt track racing, rally racing, drag racing, and many other disciplines. They are headquartered in Lakeville, IN and were purchased by Continental Tire in 2016. Visit www.hoosiertireeast.com to learn more. Hoosier Tire East was formed in 1982 by the late Bob Summers following a 26-year stint with the Firestone Tire Company. His son Rob now runs HTE and has also been a tour-type Modified competitor for more than 20 years. From its home base in Manchester, CT, Hoosier Tire East distribute tires to a variety of tracks and touring series throughout the Northeastern United States. Learn all about HTE at www.hoosiertireeast.com. |
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| Supporter of the ACT Late Model Tour, Thunder Road Speedbowl, and White Mountain Motorsports Park | |
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Since 2004, KONI has been an
approved shock absorber for ACT competition. In fact, nearly all
of the current ACT Late Model shock rules were developed in
partnership with ACT. As part of their agreement, KONI supplies
three sets of 30 Series shocks (approx. value $660 per set). One
set each is raffled off at the ACT, Thunder Road, and White
Mountain banquets to drivers who competed in 100% of the
point-counting events. KONI is the world's premier manufacturer of high-performance and adjustable shock absorbers. They've been in business for more than 150 years and started working with automobile damping systems in 1932. In addition to shocks for race cars and street cars, KONI also makes dampers for trucks, buses, RVs, railway vehicles, and defense applications. They developed the first adjustable shocks and electronic drag racing shocks. KONI North America is based in Hebron, KY. Learn more about them at www.koni-na.com. |
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2021 Sponsor Spotlights: Division & Series Sponsors |
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| Entitlement Sponsor of the Late Model Division | |
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The Late Model class in 2021 will once again be
presented by Foley Oil & Propane. The division grew noticeably
this past year, and the outlook for 2021 again looks bright.
Many of the drivers and crew members live in Central New
Hampshire -- so some of them are undoubtedly depending on Foley
to stay warm until racing season begins. The company also has a
billboard at the track and sponsors an annual event. This year,
the PASS 150 and Late Model Championship Night on September 18
have the Foley name attached. The long-running partnership has
been fruitful for all involved and surely will continue its
success. Foley Oil & Propane is celebrating its 75th anniversary of providing residential and commercial customers with much-needed winter heat. The company was founded in 1946 by Frank and Barbara Foley; today, the third generation of the Foley family serves more than 40 towns from their home location in Belmont. As a full-service fuel and heating company, Foley does it all -- heating oil and propane delivery, certified heating system installation, and professional service. They're fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau, too. Visit www.foleyoilco.com to become a customer, request delivery, or pay bills online. |
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| Entitlement Sponsor of the Flying Tiger Division | |
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Throughout the 2021 season, the Flying Tigers will fly
the colors of Wells River Chevrolet. The Wells River, VT car
dealership has sponsored the division for many years. Their
loyalty was rewarded in 2020 when the division more than doubled
in size. Another stellar year looks to be in store -- and Wells
River Chevy will be a part of it both through their division
partnership and a billboard proudly displayed at the track. For more than 80 years, Wells River Chevrolet has been where to buy a new or used Chevrolet. The dealership was founded in 1937 as H.O. Taylor Company and is located just on the Vermont side of the Connecticut River. Among other places, they serve the Vermont towns of Newbury, Bradford, Groton, Topsham, and Ryegate along with the New Hampshire communities of Woodsville, Littleton, Haverhill, and Lisbon. In addition to a full showroom and knowledgeable sales department, Wells River Chevrolet also has a full team of parts and service professionals to keep your Chevy road-worthy. Visit www.wellsriverchevy.com or visit them six days a week to start the car-buying process. |
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| Entitlement Sponsor of the Strictly Stock Mini Division | |
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Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank returns for another
year as the title sponsor of the 4-cylinder Strictly Stock Mini
division. The Mini's were on the rise in the second half of 2020
and are looking towards another strong year. WGSB has been a
White Mountain Motorsports Park partner for many years; with
locations throughout New Hampshire, many teams and fans do their
banking at Woodsville. You'll be able to see them at the track
all year with their backstretch billboard and presence in the
Strictly Stock Mini division. The bank currently has nine branches; along with two Woodsville locations, there are branches in North Haverhill, Piermont, Lisbon, Littleton, Lancaster, Plymouth, and Franconia. The Guaranty Bank also has an operations center in Woodsville and a business lending office in Hanover. Together, they offer deposit, loan, and convenience services for both personal and business banking. You can also visit WGSB for retirement investing, health savings account management, and wire transfers. The bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Visit www.theguarantybank.com to find the branch nearest you and set up an account. |
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 7-Eleven Lincoln, NH |
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| Entitlement Sponsor of the Dwarf Car Division | |
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One of the most prominent new partners of the last two
years at White Mountain has been 7-Eleven of Lincoln, NH. The
convenience store sponsored their first event in early 2019;
soon after, they signed on as the sponsor of the lightning-fast
Dwarf Car class. This year, they'll once again sponsor both the
division and their annual 50-lap special on August 7. 7-Eleven is one of the world's largest chains of convenience stores. The company was founded in Dallas as the Southland Ice Company in 1927 and was known as Tote'm Stores from 1928 to 1946. After adopting the 7-Eleven name to reflect their new -- and previously unheard-of -- store hours (7:00am to 11:00pm), they expanded throughout the U.S. and eventually around the world. All told, 7-Eleven owns, franchises, and licenses more than 70,000 stores with most open 24/7. The Lincoln, NH 7-Eleven location opened in 2018 and serves the region with gasoline, cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks, and other on-the-go items. 7-Eleven of Lincoln is located on Main Street just a five-minute drive from the track. It's easy for teams and fans to fill-up on the way to the track or grab a bite to eat on the way home. Visit www.7-eleven.com to learn about the company or check out the Lincoln location on Facebook at www.facebook.com/7ElevenLincoln37390. |
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| Entitlement Sponsor of the Kids Truck Division | |
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It's only appropriate that the White Mountain youth
division has a sponsor with the word "Dads" in the name. Parents
play a big role helping their kids get involved in racing and
showing them the ropes, and Dads 4 By Tool & Supply does their
part with the Kids Trucks. They're back in 2021 for another year
of proudly supporting these 10-14-year-olds as they learn the
ropes of full-size trucks -- and for some of them, full-size
cars. Away from the track, Dads 4 By Tool & Supply is the #1 place to shop in the Northeast Kingdom for your home or business project needs. Their two stores in St. Johnsbury, VT and Wells River, VT are loaded with everything from hardware to hardhats. Since 1995, they have been a one-stop-shop for power tools, hand tools, Amish sheds, hardware by the pound, cabinets, heating fuel, abrasives, and much more for homes and business. You can also purchase or rent trailers at the Wells River location and farm equipment at the St. Johnsbury location. Their friendly, knowledgeable team is happy to help with any project -- it's just like talking to your dad. Find out more at www.dads4by.com and see why "Big or small, Dads has it all!". |
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Entitlement sponsor of the Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series |
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White Mountain Motorsports Park is happy to welcome J.P.
Sicard Inc. Excavating this year as the new sponsor of the
Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series. They previously had a
billboard at the track and are now stepping up their
involvement. The Sicard name is already well-known at the track
-- Shane Sicard has won the last three Flying Tiger
championships, brothers Jody and Adam also race, and Damion from
the younger generation has been making his name in the Kids
Trucks. It's no surprise, then, that they would end up with the
naming rights to the popular three-race series. J.P. Sicard Inc. was founded in 1998 by Jason Sicard after several years doing private subcontracting work. For more than 20 years, his Barton, VT-based company has served Vermont and New Hampshire. They perform residential and commercial contracting work as well as official state projects. J.P. Sicard services include municipal water and sewer improvements, road paving, bridge repairs and inspections, sidewalk replacement, drainage work, and fiber optic cable installation. View their portfolio and customer testimonials at www.jpsicard.com. - |
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The ACT Late Model Tour will open its 30th
point-counting season with the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 17. (Alan Ward photo) |
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Waterbury, VT -- Even with snow still on the
ground, the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars
Series (PASS) seasons are coming up fast. Racing gets underway
just after the calendar turns to April, with a doubleheader at
North Carolina's Hickory Motor Speedway on April 2 and 3
followed by the inaugural Northeast Classic at New Hampshire
Motor Speedway (NHMS) on April 17. The triplet of events is a big way to kick off the 36th season of ACT competition and 30th for the ACT Late Model Tour. The first-ever visit for the series to the historic Hickory oval -- known as the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars" -- will be followed by the start of the point-counting season at New England's most widely-recognized racetrack. It's no surprise that some of the biggest names in Northeast Late Model racing are signing up for these events. They will take advantage of the opportunity to compete on two of the country's most meaningful stages for short-track warriors. The entry lists for each event should only grow bigger as the dates near. A who's-who of touring and weekly racers are registered for either or both tracks. Some of the drivers currently slated to compete at both Hickory and NHMS include multi-time Pro All Stars Series (PASS) champion Ben Rowe of Turner, ME; defending Monadnock Speedway champion Aaron Fellows of Croydon, NH; former Riverside Speedway champions Jeff Marshall of Gilman, VT and Shawn Swallow of Lancaster, NH; and rising star sisters Reilly and Peyton Lanphear of Duxbury, VT. |
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Thunder Road Late Model champions Bobby Therrien
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Meanwhile, three-time ACT champion Wayne "The Punisher"
Helliwell Jr. of Dover, NH has committed to the Hickory
doubleheader. So are Thunder Road standouts Jason Corliss of
Barre, VT and Bobby Therrien of Hinesburg, VT, who've combined
to win 3 of the last 4 track championships. Drivers ready to
start their season at NHMS include defending ACT champion Jimmy
Hebert, former Rookie of the Year Ryan Kuhn, and multi-time
Thunder Road and White Mountain Motorsports Park winner Stephen
Donahue. The PASS Super Late Models are also part of both events. Like ACT, their Hickory and NHMS entry lists are loaded with notable racers. The Northeast Classic registration list alone is more than 30 names long as of press time. Former champions Ben Rowe, Center Conway, NH's D.J. Shaw, Farmingdale, ME's Johnny Clark, Belfast, ME's Travis Benjamin, Farmington, ME's Cassius Clark are among the early highlights. Recent New Smyrna Speedweeks winner Derek Griffith is entered for NHMS as are Kuhn, Snowflake 100 winner Jake Johnson, and Oxford 250 winner Curtis Gerry. Rowe, Shaw, Griffith, and Johnson will all travel to Hickory Motor Speedway in early April for the 15th and 16th annual Easter Bunny 150s. They'll be joined by Canadian Super Late Model standout Cole Butcher and youngsters Trevor Sanborn, Gabe Brown, and Evan Hallstrom among others. Both events at Hickory as well as the Northeast Classic count towards the 2021 PASS National Championship. As such, a lot will be on the line over those two weeks, with the national title frontrunners likely emerging as the checkered flag flies at NHMS. ACT opens its 2020 season at North Carolina's Hickory Motor Speedway on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3. The ACT Late Models will run the Hickory 125 on Friday and the Easter Bunny 125 on Saturday. The PASS Super Late Models have a pair of Easter Bunny 150s with one each day. Ticket prices and other information are to be announced. The first point-counting event for the ACT Late Model Tour will be the Northeast Classic at Loudon's New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 17. The card includes $5,000-to-win events for the ACT Late Models, PASS Super Late Models, and Tour-Type Modifieds. The North East Mini Stock Tour, EXIT Realty Pro Truck Challenge, and an 8-cylinder Street Stock Open are also part of the program. An optional practice day is scheduled for Friday, April 16. Registration is still open for each event. The entry forms for the ACT Hickory 125 and Easter Bunny 125 are available at www.acttour.com/forms. The latest on the Northeast Classic can be found at www.acttour.com/northeast-late-model-classic. PASS entry forms and entry lists can be found at www.proallstarsseries.com. For technical information concerning all PASS divisions, and for media or marketing questions, please contact passracing@roadrunner.com. Don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens. For more information, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com. You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. |
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More than 30 PASS Super
Late Models are registered for the NHMS Northeast Classic, which is part of the PASS National Championship series. (Norm Marx photo) |
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NELMCC New England Late Model Challenge Cup |
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Registered drivers can earn Challenge Cup points
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Challenge Cup Ready for
2021 Debut on Grand Scale Nine New England Tracks Registered with Point Fund That Could Exceed $20,000 |
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Waterbury, VT -- After a one-year delay, The
New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) is finally
debuting in 2021 -- and it will be even bigger than originally
planned. American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials confirmed today
that nine tracks have signed up for the first season of the
series that will pit weekly Late Model racers from across the
region in a summer-long battle for pride, glory, and some
serious prize money. The inaugural Challenge Cup was originally slated for the 2020 season before being pushed back a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The basic format remains the same, with registered drivers taking their 10 best eligible finishes at participating tracks towards the season-long point standings. However, the scope of the program has grown tremendously during the one-year hiatus. Nine tracks from four New England states have signed up, nearly double the amount that were originally registered for 2020. The increase in tracks also means an increase in the season-ending awards. A guaranteed minimum point fund of $14,000 has been posted for the Challenge Cup. The $100 registration fee for each driver will also be added to the point fund in full. For example, if 40 drivers sign up for the series, another $4,000 would be added to the point fund for a total of $18,000. Should registration be on pace with the 2020 pre-pandemic numbers, the total point fund could exceed $20,000. A minimum prize of $3,000 goes to the overall winner. At least the top-10 drivers in the final standings will receive payouts. Several big contingency and raffle awards have been posted, adding even more value to the program for racer. A Port City Chassis by Crazy Horse Racing will be raffled off at season's end. To qualify for the chassis raffle, drivers must register by the deadline and attempt to qualify for at least 10 point-counting events. ARBodies and Five Star Bodies are each awarding a $500 product certificate. Drivers who finish in the overall top-10 and have declared they are running an AR or Five Star body will be eligible for these raffles. Drivers who register by the early-entry deadline of March 1 will also be entered into a Hoosier Tire raffle. Two randomly chosen entrants each receive two free ACT Late Model tires from Hoosier. ACT will also honor the tire awards of the 2020 pre-pandemic raffle winners if they register for this year's Challenge Cup. "This program is a huge step forward for weekly Late Model racing in New England," ACT managing partner Cris Michaud said. "The Challenge Cup was one of the things we were most excited about in 2020 before the pandemic. Now, with nearly twice as many tracks on board plus some great contingency partners, it's going to be even bigger for teams and fans." "Weekly racers are the backbone of the sport, and it's important to reward them for their efforts," Michaud went on. "We've come up with a program that does so and which we think will boost car counts and action throughout the region." Four tracks from the original 2020 slate will return for the 2021 debut: Barre, VT's Thunder Road Speedbowl; North Woodstock, NH's White Mountain Motorsports Park; Connecticut's Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park; and Massachusetts' Seekonk Speedway. Five other tracks have joined the Challenge Cup. Connecticut's New London-Waterford Speedbowl will be the second Connecticut track. Furthermore, four tracks from the New Hampshire Short Track Racing Association (NHSTRA) have signed up: Monadnock Speedway, Lee USA Speedway, Hudson Speedway, and Claremont Speedway. Any competitor at the four NHSTRA tracks must use the ACT Late Model rules option the organization has introduced for the 2021 season. In other words, cars need to be 100% ACT legal for drivers to earn Challenge Cup points. All weekly Late Model features at participating tracks will be eligible for the Challenge Cup. Registered drivers can earn Challenge Cup points at any of the nine tracks. For example, a Thunder Road Late Model regular can also earn points at White Mountain, and a Thompson Speedway regular can also earn points at New London-Waterford Speedbowl or Monadnock Speedway. A driver's 10 best performances across all tracks count towards their NELMCC total. Points will be awarded based on finishing position, car count, and cars passed. The full system is available at www.acttour.com/NELMCC. Participating tracks are responsible for reporting results to the ACT offices. ACT Late Model Tour events and "open events" at these tracks are not eligible for Challenge Cup points. To register for the New England Late Model Challenge Cup, drivers must submit the entry form along with a $100 registration fee by Monday, April 5. Entries postmarked by Monday, March 1 will be eligible for the Hoosier tire drawing. The entry form and point system outline are available at www.acttour.com/NELMCC and on participating track websites. For more information, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com. You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. |
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A total of nine tracks across four states will
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The total point fund and contingency awards for
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ACT
Switching To Hoosier Tires Beginning at Community Bank N.A. 150 |
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Waterbury, VT - The American-Canadian Tour
(ACT) will be sporting some new shoes in 2021. ACT announced
today that its officially sanctioned series and tracks are
switching to Hoosier tires starting with the Community Bank N.A.
150 at Thunder Road on Sunday, May 2. ACT Late Models will run a new 8-inch tire specially designed and built for the division. The tire is the result of extensive testing by Hoosier and ACT that focused on reliability and overall performance. ACT has worked directly with Rob Summers, the owner of Hoosier Tire East, throughout the testing process. The tires cost $130 each, the same price as the 8-inch American Racer tire the class had been using. ACT and its affiliate tracks have been using American Racer as a Late Model tire supplier since the start of the 2014 season. "We think this is the start of a great partnership," ACT managing partner Cris Michaud said. "Rob Summers has been a pleasure to work with. He understood exactly what we were looking for in a tire and has worked tirelessly to create a tire that fit those requirements. We believe this switch will be a benefit to our teams and help produce great racing for the fans. We're looking forward to seeing how they react at Thunder Road's opening weekend on May 1 and 2." The Late Models will remain on the current American Racer tire for the Twin 125s at North Carolina's Hickory Speedway on April 2 and 3 and the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on April 17. This allows racers to start the season on a tire they're more familiar with and lets ACT use up its current tire inventory. Beginning with the Community Bank N.A. 150 on May 2, the ACT Late Model Tour, Thunder Road, and White Mountain Motorsports Park will begin using the specially-built Hoosier ACT Late Model tire. The ACT Flying Tigers that compete at Vermont's Thunder Road and New Hampshire's White Mountain Motorsports Park are also getting a tire makeover. In 2021, they will compete on a 7-inch Hoosier tire that is nearly identical in performance and price to the current American Racer tire. The Thunder Road Street Stocks will run a 14-inch diameter Hoosier tire. Hoosier Racing Tire was founded by Bob Newton in 1957. Over the years, they have designed and provided tires for numerous series, from regional Late Models to the NASCAR Cup Series. Hoosier tires can be found in stock car racing, dirt track racing, rally racing, drag racing, and many other disciplines. They are headquartered in Lakeville, IN and were purchased by Continental Tire in 2016. Hoosier Tire East was formed in 1982 by the late Bob Summers, whose son Rob now runs the company. They are based in Manchester, CT and distribute tires to a variety of tracks and touring series throughout the Northeastern United States. For more information, contact the ACT offices at (802) 244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com. You can also get updates on Facebook and Twitter at @ACTTour. To learn more about Hoosier Racing Tires and Hoosier Tire East, visit www.hoosiertire.com or www.hoosiertireeast.com. |
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The management team at White Mountain Motorsports Park
powered by the Autosaver Group has made a change in policy for
admitting youngsters in the pit area. Youngsters of any age will be allowed to enter the pit area. All necessary release forms must be filled out and turned in to track pit booth personnel that day. There are no special rates for these youngsters as they must pay current day pit prices. Every youth must pay the fee including infants, no exceptions. The reason for this is for insurance purposes. SPECIAL RULES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROGRAM 1. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 2. If found running around unsupervised, the individual(s) privilege will be revoked for the season. 3. If an individual loses the privilege to be in the pits, there are absolutely no refunds. White Mountain Motorsports Park management reserves the right to cancel this program at any time. |
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