WISCASSET
With the arrival of May and warming weather, Wiscasset Speedway moved its weekly race program to Saturday evening.
With the backdrop of one of the track’s signature sunsets, Group 1 divisions gathered for their second week of competition.
The ServPro of Biddeford- Saco Prostocks had centerstage with a 50-lap spotlight feature. Wiscasset’s Nick Hinkley started mid-pack and took advantage of a handful of early cautions, all for minor spins, and picked his way into the lead of the 13-car field by lap 6. From there he settled into a comfortable half straightaway advantage to secure his first Prostock win since 2016. Hinkley is the reigning Late Model champion.
Defending Prostock champ Deren Ripley of Thomaston turned in a runner up finish in his season debut. Ajay Picard of Palmyra picked up his second straight third-place finish.
Other winners on the evening included Wiscasset’s Josh Bailey grabbing his second straight 25-lap feature win in the Maxwell’s Market Super Streets. He was joined in Victory Lane by fellow two-time champ Jason Oakes of Boothbay and Neil Evans of Randolph. Hayden Norris of West Gardiner equaled Bailey’s feet by grabbing his second straight win in the Cahill Tire 4-cylinder Pros 25-lap contest.
A shake-up in postrace inspection resulted in Connor Wenners of Edgecomb taking second and Taylor Lane of Phillips taking home third. Spencer Sweatt of Albion was a runaway winner in the Thunder 4 Minis 25 lap feature. David Greenleaf of Brunswick made a last-lap pass to claim a career-best second-place finish. Noah Hagget of Woolwich was third.
Wiscasset Speedway returns to action on Saturday with Group 2 in action, featuring Wood Peller Warehouse Late Model Sportsman, K&A Property Services Modifieds, Norms Used Cars Strictly Streets, and Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis. The program will also welcome the Wicked Good Vintage Racers for their first of three appearances this season.
Pit gates are open at 1 p.m., grandstand gates at 3 p.m. and racing action begins at 5 p.m. Admission is just $5 for grandstands, with kids 6-and-under free. Pit admission is $20 for all.
Wiscasset Speedway is located on the West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For photos, information, season schedule, rules and more, go to www.wiscassetspeedway com.
Wiscasset Speedway
Saturday’s top 5 finishers SERVPRO OF BIDDEFORD SACO PROSTOCKS (50 LAPS)
1. Nick Hinkley,Wiscasset.
2. Daren Ripley, Thomaston.
3. Ajay Picard, Palmyra.
4. Jamie Wright, Woolwich.
5. Nick Reno, West Bath.
CAHHILL TIRE 4-CYLINDER PROS (25 LAPS)
1. Hayden Norris, Gardiner.
2. Connor Wenners, Edgecomb.
3. Taylor Lane, Phillips.
4. Craig Dunn, Strong.
5. Jeff Prindall, Lisbon.
MAXWELLS MARKET SUPER STREETS (25 LAPS)
1. Josh Bailey, Wiscasset
2. Jason Oakes, Boothbay
3. Neil Evans Jr., Yarmouth
4. Bob Crocker, Freeport
5. Jeff Davis, Woolwich
THUNDER 4 MINI (25 LAPS)
1. Spencer Sweatt, Albion.
2. David Greenleaf, Brunswick.
3. Noah Haggett, Wiscasset.
4. Calab Emerson Mains, Richmond.
5. Travis Poulliot, China.
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