july 27 at the Wiscasset Speedway was a bright and sunny afternoon for the track anniversary celebration. Drivers from the past and present gathered on the track during intermission for special recognition and a ceremony. There were cupcakes for the crowd to celebrate the 44th year of the track. The speedway concession stand was named Wilford’s in honor of the track founder, Wilford Cronk. The grandstands were jammed with fans all eager to see drivers and to watch some racing action. The features began just as the bright lights of Wiscasset began to shine.

Super Stock cars hit the track for a twenty lap feature race. Josh Bailey in the No. 2 had the pole position. James Osmond in the No. 5 and Bobby Mesimer in the No. 3 were in the second and third spot. From the start, Bailey and Osmond engaged in a five lap battle for first. There was no clear race leader until Osmond surged ahead coming out of turn four onto the front stretch heading into lap six. Midway through the race, Osmond had a five car length lead over Bailey.

Lap fifteen saw a caution when the No. 2R driven by Ryan Robinson went off the track on turn three. When racing action resumed, Osmond rode into the lead. Mesimer was able to pass Bailey on the inside of turn one to claim second. Race leaders remained constant until the end of the race. Osmond placed first, Mesimer took second and Bailey came in third.

The last feature of the night was a quick, straightforward fifteen lap Strictly Street race. Tasha Dyer in the No. 32 was in the pole position. Behind her were Mike Moody in the No. 1 and Zach Poland in the No. 06. Dyer was quick off the start and had a ten car length lead by the second lap. Starting from the back of the pack in ninth position was Corey Morgan in the No. 26. Lap eight saw Morgan pass Poland on the outside of turn two for third. The following lap Morgan overtook Moody on the front stretch and claimed second place. Dyer could see Morgan in her rear view mirror, and was able to keep him there for the remainder of the race. Dyer placed first. The win was Dyer’s first Strictly Street victory at Wiscasset.

Post-race, Dyer said, “It’s about time. We have worked so hard for this all year. It felt really good. I would like to thank my crew chief, Todd. I would like to thank my grandfather, Ryan Barnes, Dillon, all my sponsors, and the car owner, Jerry.”

Wiscasset Speedway resumes racing action, August 3 with its group one lineup of divisions: Prostock, Super Stock, New England 4-cylinder Prostock, and Thunder 4. The flex race of the week will a 100 lap Enduro race. The Enduro race is open to 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, or 8 cylinder cars. See the website for details. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 4. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children aged seven and older. Kids six and under are free. Wiscasset Speedway is located on West Alna Road in Wiscasset. For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at: http:www.wiscassetspeedway.com.

Wiscasset Speedway official top five finish July 27, 2013

Outlaw Mini (25 laps): 1. #9 George Fortin, Greene; 2. #20 Shawn Kimball, Augusta; 3. #10 Jimmy Childs, Leeds; 4. #12 Darryl Moore, Oxford; 5. #13 Nate Tribett, Richmond

Late Model Sportsman (35 laps): 1. #68 Steve Reno, West Bath; 2. #09 Daren Ripley, Thomaston; 3. #15 Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset; 4. #25 Will Collins, Appleton; 5. #34 Tyler Robbins, Montville

New England 4-Cylinder Prostock (25 laps): 1. #44 James Logan, Dighton, Mass.; 2. #8 Craig Dunn, Strong; 3. #24 Jeff Prindall, Lisbon Falls; 4. #12 Dave Patten, Windham; 5. #26 Dayl Kaulback, NA

Mini Truck (10 laps): 1. #68 Roger Allard, Harpswell; 2. #12 Gerry McKenna, NA; 3. #35 Corey Williams, Lewiston; 4. #69 Ryan Farrar, Sumner; 5. #22 Jeff Schmidt, Mechanic Falls

Super Stock (20 laps): 1. #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset; 2. #3 Bobby Mesimer, Woolwich; 3. #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset; 4. #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset; 5. #2R Ryan Robinson, Clinton

Thunder 4’S (10 laps): 1. #15 Cody Robbins, Winslow; 2. #11 Kevin Sherman, Wiscasset; 3. #21K Kalib Bernatchez, Vassalboro; 4. #04 Curtis Anderson, Richmond; 5. #31X Adam Armstrong, Bath

Pro Stock (25 laps): 1. #15 Scott Chubbuck, Bowdoin; 2. #0 Bill Penfold, Oxford; 3. #17 Chris Thorne, Sidney; 4. #13 Casey Nash, Richmond; 5. #02 Shane Lane, Kingfield

Strictly Street (15 laps): 1. #32 Tasha Dyer, Arrowsic; 2. #26 Corey Morgan, Lewiston; 3. #1 Mike Moody, Topsham; 4. #06 Zach Poland, Woolwich; 5. #13 Chuck Gray, Wiscasset