WISCASSET

The calendar may have said June 1, but Saturday night at Wiscasset Speedway had more of a feel like mid- August.

The heat and humidity added to the action on the track, which produced a pair of popular first-time winners.

Kevin Douglass of Sidney, a former Ministock champion and Driver of the Year, returned to Wiscasset for the first time this season and took a hard-fought victory in the Prostocks.

Wiscasset’s James Osmond picked up an emotional first career win in the Super Stock division.

Outlaw Mini’s rolled out first with a 20-lap makeup feature, carried over from Mother’s Day weekend.

Augusta’s Shawn Kimball started from the pole position and withstood an early challenge from Jimmy Childs and a pair of early restarts. Brian Lancaster of Skowhegan raced from the back of the pack to the lead in just five laps.

He crossed the finish line with a comfortable half-track advantage over Kimball, but failed a post-race inspection due to running the race with the wrong tires.

Kimball took the win with Nate Tribbett of Richmond second and Norm Cummings of Augusta third.

The Super Stock 25-lap feature showcased the talents of Wiscasset’s toughest division.

Osmond’s win didn’t come easy as he was hounded throughout the race by threetime winner Adam Chadbourne of Woolwich.

“Some people know I lost my dad a couple years ago and he always used to sit up there in turn four,” said Osmond. “He knew this day was gonna come, and I know he’s here with me. He’d be happy.”

Chadbourne was second, with Bobby Mesimer of Wiscasset third, Josh Bailey of Wiscasset fourth and Dan Nesmith of Wiscasset fifth.

The Prostocks took to the Wiscasset high banks just after sunset and the race proved to be a battle of attrition and patience, with several cautions and a rain delay.

Bill Penfold was strong in the early going, holding off a challenge from Kevin Douglass.

The first major twist in the race came on lap 11 as Casey Nash of Richmond and Nick Jenkins battled for third. An accident knocked both from the race.

The race turned out to be a series of brief sprints with another pair of cautions. A seventh caution of the race put an end to things with 27 complete. Douglass rolled into victory lane to claim his first career Prostock win with Nash second and Chris Thorne third.

The Thunder Four Minis and Mini Trucks were put together for their 15-lap feature race.

Richmond’s Cody Tribbett outraced his cousin Leandra Martin to the win. It was the first of his brief career. Martin took home her third runner up trophy .

Jeff Schmidt was the lone representative for the trucks in the feature.

The flex race of the night was a Ladies race. Martin picked up the win by just a bumper over Carryann Prentice and Donna Dyer.

The N.E. 4-Cylinder Prostocks had the final race of the night with a 30-lap feature.

Tim Jeski of Drakut, Mass., made the trip up the coast worth it, leading green to checkers for the victory, his first at Wiscasset.

Wiscasset Speedway returns to action this upcoming Saturday at 6 p.m.

Group 2 rotation of divisions will highlight the show with Late Model Sportsman, Strictly Streets, Outlaw Minis and Mini Trucks on the schedule.

The flex division race will be the debut of the Northeast Pro-4 Tour.

Admission is $5 for adults and children 7 and older. Children 6 and under are free.

For more information, visit www.wiscassetspeedway.com