Nick Morton scores largest profession win at Wiscasset Speedway

Over 2,000 followers packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday night, July 26 for one of many largest races of the summer time: the $1,500-to-win Ward and Sons Builders Super Street 100.

The action-packed racing program included all Group 1 divisions, with the competitors kicking off with a 25-lap make-up race for the Kennebec Equipment Rental Thunder 4 Minis. Former division champion Shane Webber pulled forward with the early lead as drivers stacked up 3-wide for second behind him. Kyle Willette gained the battle and pulled to Shane Webber’s door on lap 4, difficult for the highest spot. The drivers remained door-to-door till midway, the place Webber pale again to 3rd behind Zach Audet. Kyle Willette was capable of maintain his automotive proprietor Zach Audet off, selecting up his second straight win within the division.

Nick Morton gained his qualifying warmth race for the Super Street 100, leading to an additional $100 payout. He powered to the early lead within the characteristic and distanced himself from the competitors, pulling out to a full straightaway lead by lap 30. He squared up with Brett Osmond following a lap 33 restart however maintained his place on the high of the leaderboard. The discipline unfold out from there and the leaders started navigating lap visitors on lap 65.

Noah Haggett got here to life on a lap 67 restart however was unable to capitalize, falling outdoors of the highest 3. While Nick Morton continued to drag away within the closing laps of the race, there was a battle shaping up for the runner-up spot between Brett Osmond and Dan McKeage, Jr. McKeage made his transfer with 5 laps to go and accomplished the cross simply two laps later. He was unable to catch Nick Morton, who secured the victory – the most important of his profession thus far. Nick was ecstatic hopping out of his automotive in Victory Lane and was met with each a roaring crowd and an excited group of pals, household and crew.

The Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros adopted the Super Streets with their very own 25-lap characteristic. Unfortunately, the start of the race was chaotic as a giant pile-up collected many heavy hitters together with Chassidy Shorty, Max Parlin and others. Jacobee Thacker obtained a giant bounce on the restart and maintained command via a number of cautions that adopted. Just because the checkered flag was in sight, Jaxson Moreside entered the image, difficult Thacker for the highest spot with 3 laps to go. Moreside cleared him on the ultimate lap of the race, securing the characteristic victory. Max Parlin adopted, finishing the rostrum.

John Ricci took off with the early lead within the 30-lap characteristic for the Davis Erector Group 207 Crate Modifieds. Ryan Phillips was additionally on the transfer at midway, throughout newcomer Ryan Neal’s again bumper for the runner-up spot. Bubba Pelton additionally joined the battle late, nipping on their heels with 10 laps to go. Ryan Phillips lastly accomplished the cross on lap 23 as Bubba Pelton adopted, dropping Ryan Neal outdoors of the highest 3. John Ricci was untouchable on the entrance of the sphere, selecting up his third characteristic victory of the season within the division.

Kelly Moore pulled out to a commanding early lead over Will Collins within the 40-lap characteristic for the Norm’s Used Cars Pro Stocks. Will Collins started to lose steam at midway, descending via the sphere as Daniel Harding took over the runner-up spot. Harding started to chew into Kelly Moore’s deficit, swiftly taking excessive spot with nearly 10 laps to go. He sailed off into the sundown, scoring his first profession Pro Stock victory at 15 years outdated over 2 seasoned veterans in Kelly Moore and Charlie Colby. 

The Thunder 4 Minis closed out the night time with one other 25-lap characteristic race. There was a 3-way battle for the lead early, with Derek Cook breaking free from the competitors. Meanwhile, multi-time champion Zach Audet was on the transfer, claiming the runner-up spot on lap 9. Audet obtained a giant bounce following a lap 13 restart, taking excessive spot as Kyle Willette adopted in succession. Audet obtained the higher hand over Willette of their second go-around of the day, selecting up the victory. Derek Cook adopted, finishing the highest 3.

The pleasure will proceed this Saturday, Aug. 2 as Wiscasset Speedway hosts the lightning quick NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites for his or her sole go to this season along with all Group 2 divisions. 

Due to the prolonged race program, the inexperienced flag will fly earlier on Saturday, with the racing motion kicking off at 4 p.m. As at all times, grownup admission is simply $5 whereas children 6 and underneath get in free of charge!

For the official observe schedule, race outcomes and extra, please go to http://www.wiscassetspeedway.com.