AUTO RACING

Unity Raceway season in trouble; owner can’t afford to make payouts to winners

The manager of the Unity Raceway stock car track said the rest of the season is in jeopardy because he can no longer afford to pay purse money.

George Fernald Jr., in his fifth and final season of leasing the Maine track, said he pays $5,000 to $6,000 per week in purse money, but is so deep in debt he can’t pay any more. Low car counts and poor attendance have cost him $20,000 this year, he said.

He will continue to award trophies to the top three finishers in each race, but if the drivers want purse money, they have to come up with it themselves, he said.

Fernald also plans on cutting admission prices beginning next week to keep the season alive.

BASEBALL

FCBL: Jason Vosler went 3 for 4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored to pace a 15-hit attack for the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide (21-29) as they cruised to a 13-3 win over the Pittsfield Suns (26-23) at Massachusetts.

Matt Verrier added three hits and three runs scored for the Raging Tide and Joey Royer gave up one unearned run over six innings to earn the win.

JUNIOR LEGION: Nick Thibeault struck out three and did not issue a walk while scattering six hits over six shutout innings as Brunswick clinched its play-in round against Bruno’s with an 8-0 victory at Deering Oaks.

John Parker had three hits and one RBI and Parker Wild added two hits and one RBI for Brunswick.

Brunswick and Bruno’s advance to the state tournament, which starts Friday.