NEWS

Attention Potential Competitors from Other Speedways...If you are a competitor from another local track and would like to try out the high banked 1/4 mile of Monadnock Speedway, please call the speedway's office directly at 603-239-4067. The management of the speedway will work with competitors regarding the the technical rules to give you the opportunity to compete (as long as your car's technical specs are close to our home track rules).  Any differences which may offer an advantage will be resolved by weight.  The management welcomes visiting competitors and would like the opportunity to work with you if interested. Again, any questions should be addressed to the speedway's office at 603-239-4067.

Gray Family in Victory Lane...This past Saturday, Monadnock Speedway held the Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash Season Opener with seven action packed divisions taking to the ¼ mile high banked track. The True Value Modified racing Series saw twenty-six cars take to the pavement with Kirk Alexander claiming the win. The Gray family took the checkers as Outlaw Pro Barry Gray was in victory lane as was his son Adam Gray in the Late Models. Other winners included Super Stock Ken Springer, Mini Stock Joey Kendall, 4-cylinder Josh Houle and Full Size Jeff Kirley.

 Anthony Cassesse led the field to the green for the Mini Stocks but the race was quickly halted as leader encountered problems.  On the restart, Bill Russell inheriated the lead with high school senior, Brandon Warren, on his back bumper. On lap five, Warren took the lead as Kendall followed in second. At the half way mark, Warren continued to lead as Derek Bergquist challenged Russell for third.  On lap eighteen, lap traffic played in the favor for Kendall as he took over the lead while Bergquist moved into second. Warren held on to third. At the checkers it was Kendall taking the win followed by Bergquist, Warren, Russell and Beth Adams.

The Super stocks rolled out next with Nick Auffrey on the pole. At the green, Auffrey led for the first two laps when John Hall made the pass on lap three for the lead. On lap six, the field was under caution for contact between Chris Curtis and Rookie Jeremy Sorel. On lap nine, the fans saw a new leader of Ken Springer as Hall spins. Robert Bedaw and Auffrey followed in the top three. Half way to go, Springer began to feel the pressure of  Dan Frederick for the lead as Bedaw dropped to third. On the final checkered flag lap, it was Springer followed by Frederick, Bedaw, Craig Cashman and Auffrey.

Adam Gray drew the lucky number and started on the pole for the Late Model feature event. Gray jumped out in front quickly taking the lead as John Lavoie had a good start taking over second from Aaron Fellows. The battle for second continued for the first ten laps between Lavoie and Fellows as Gray continued to lead.  On lap eleven, the first and only caution of the feature came out for Geoff Rollins as Darrell Keane made contact with him. On the restart, Gray showed the way as Lavoie and Fellows battled side by side for second. By the next lap, Fellows moved into the second position. The top three pulled away from the field as Matt Mead and Jason Lafleur challenged each other for fourth. At the checkers it was Gray, Fellows, Lavoie, Mead and Rookie Leo Martin. 

Last year’s defending Outlaw Pro Spring Dash Winner, Jeff Zuidema, brought the field to the green. Zuidema had a challenge early for the lead as Barry Gray was glued to his back bumper.  Bryon Baker ran in third. On lap ten, the top two still fought for the number one position as the battle for third developed between Baker, Phil Meany and Brandon Ovitt. On lap nineteen, the leader of Zuidema began to slow on the front stretch as Gray had to check up. Zuidema suffering problems wheeled into the pits giving Gray the lead. Baker moved into second as Hersey placed pressure on Ovitt for third.  On the next lap, Hersey made contact with Ovitt sending him around. On the restart, Gray continued to lead as Fran Colson moved in on Baker for second. Ten laps to go, Gray commanded the lead as Colson ran in second. Adams Brooks held off Hersey for fourth. On the final lap Gray took the win for the first race of the Teddy Bear Pools and Spas Triple Crown Series followed by Colson, Baker, Brooks and Hersey.  

Late Models, Super Stock and Mini Stocks...The tech inspection staff would like to remind all competitors of the change in the added weight rule as outlined in the 2008 rules. At the practice session we have noticed some of the cars did not move their added weight as discussed in the Fall meeting and the weight was not painted white. We request that all abide by this rule as it is for safety. The rules is as follows... All added weight must be in no less than 5-lb. block form and securely mounted with no less than two ½” bolts.  All weights added to inside of main frame rails shall maintain a 5” ground clearance; weights added to frame horns must maintain a 7” ground clearance.  All added weights must meet official’s approval. Weight must painted white and be marked with car # and division.

Gearing Up For Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash...The snow has melted, mud season is over and Monadnock Speedway is gearing up for their traditional Spring Dash Season Opener presented by Bond Auto Parts.  The very popular special opening event will feature the True Value Modified Racing Series hitting the pavement of the ¼ mile high banked track for 100 laps of competitive racing action.  The opener will also feature the NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions of the Outlaw Pros, Late Models, Super Stocks and Mini Stocks.  To conclude the evening’s race schedule will be the 4-cylinder and Full Size Enduros.  The Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash Season Opener will be held on Saturday, April 26th with the green flag flying at 6pm.  Pit gates will open at 11am with practice starting at 2pm. The General Admission main gate will open at 3pm.

The opener will be the start of a very active 2008 season at Monadnock Speedway. Several touring divisions will make their way to Southwest New Hampshire including True Value Modified Racing Series, NEMA, All Star Race Trucks, Allison Legacy North Series, Pro-4 Modifieds and newly added Classic Lites Series.  In the month of May, the speedway will feature the race cars of yesteryear as New England Antique Racers, Senior Tour Auto Racers and the Atlantic Coast Old Timers make an appearance.

The competitors will have the opportunity to shake down their race machine at the test and tune session on Saturday, April 19th. Practice will be held from noon to 5pm.  The pit gates will open at 10am.  The speedway management will be available to process NASCAR licenses, season passes, driver registration and one way radio purchases.  General admission is free for the test and tune session.

For more information regarding the upcoming 2008 schedule, log onto www.monadnockspeedway.com or call the speedway’s office at 603-239-4067
 

Pit Admission Season Pass Reduced...Due to the postponement of the Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash Season Opener, the pit admission season pass has been reduced. The new price for a NASCAR licensed member is $475.00 (individuals renewing from 2007 will be $450.00). Non NASCAR Members season pass will be $600.00 (individuals renewing from 2007 will be $575.00). 

The package deal still is being offered, any individual purchasing a pit admission pass and NASCAR license will have the option to purchase a general admission season pass at the discounted rate of $200.00.  That is a savings of $100.00 off the regular season price. 

As in the past, the management will continue to offer a discounted rate for renewals for the next race season if the speedway encounters a lot of events lost due to rain during the 2008 season. However, let's all think great weather a season long! Anyone who has purchased a season pit pass already, will receive a refund for the difference.

Season passes are available by sending the application form to the speedway with payment (see below for attached form), on practice day or by calling the speedway's office and placing the purchase on a Mastercard or Visa. Season Pass Form

Bulletin One Way Radios...After years of discussion and a strong recommendation for safety, the management of Monadnock Speedway has decided to use one way radios for on track communications to competitors in all divisions, except for enduros. 

This decision will eliminate the need to have a person lining up cars on track during cautions, which can be very unsafe, along with the ability for the tower to communicate to all competitors when their safety could be an issue. 

The speedway has ordered the one way radios and they will be mandatory for all competitors to use them.  The radios will cost $120.00 which can be purchased in four payments of $30.  We realize this is an extra expense to you, however in all aspects of racing, safety comes first for you and our staff.  The radios will be available for purchase on practice day or by calling the speedway’s office and placing your purchase on Mastercard or Visa.  Outlaw Pros and Late Models who have radios and have someone monitoring the speedway’s channel will not be required to use one as long as they can communicate to they driver.    For Mini Stocks and Supers Stocks, the only one way radio permitted will be the one purchased through the speedway.

Bond Auto Parts Title Sponsor of Spring Dash 2008...Monadnock Speedway's management is happy to announce that Bond Auto Parts has signed on as the title sponsor of the traditional Spring Dash 2008 for the second year in a row.  The Spring Dash has become a tradition in the Monadnock Region featuring the highly competitive 100 lap True Value Modified Racing Series along with the Teddy Bear Pools 50 lap Outlaw Pro Triple Crown Series, Late Models, Super Stock, Mini Stocks, 4-cylinder and Full Size Enduros.

Bond Auto Parts is a family owned company which opened their first store in 1956 located in Barre, VT. Currently Bond Auto Parts has 36 stores in the Vermont, New Hampshire and the Massachusetts area.

The Bond Auto Parts Spring Dash Season Opener will be held on Saturday - April 12th with the green flag start at 6pm.  Advanced tickets are available to purchase by Mastercard or Visa by calling the speedway's office at 603-239-4067. 

New Tire Official Hired...John Puchalski, a former competitor at Monadnock Speedway, has been hired as the tire official for the upcoming season at Monadnock Speedway.  Puchalski has replaced Andrew Christmas, who has resigned to spend more time with his family. 

The speedway welcomes John Puchalski and is confident of his commitment and professionalism in working with all competitors to ensure the tire rule is enforced. 

For more information on the tire rule for the Outlaw Pros, Late Models and Super Stocks, please visit the rules section on the speedway's website.  If any competitor has any questions, John can be reached at 413-527-0158.

The "New Age" of Mondanock Speedway The speedway management has made the decision to lower its age rule to enter the pit area and to compete in the Mini Stock division.  This decision was based upon several requests the speedway has received in the past from competitors.  Competitors have expressed that they would like their child/and or family member learn the full experience of competition from the race shop to race night.  After careful review and consideration,  management decided that this would be a great opportunity to learn the sport and develop the skills needed to assist on race day. 

The new minimum age to enter the pit area has been lowered to 14 years old.  The 14 year old must be associated with a race team (no exceptions).  A minor's release form will need to be signed by both parents or guardians and the minor must be registered to a team with supervision of a parent or guardian in the pit area.

The new minimum age to enter into competition for the Mini Stock division will be 15 years old with experience.  The minor must be approved by the speedway management in consideration of safety and both parents or guardians must sign a minor's release form prior to entering into the pit area.  The minor must have a parent or legal guardian with them in the pit area on race day. The minor will not receive points (due to the age required by NASCAR) but will gain valuable experience competing in an entry level division.  This new age allowance is for the Mini stock division only.

The minor's release form and minor's race team registration form will available in February.  

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