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05-06-2011, 09:57 AM
Five-division program highlighted by extra-distance Street Stock race
Suisman Shapiro Little League Night returns
to Waterford Speedbowl Saturday night as part of the evening’s NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series race program, continuing an annual tradition at
the shoreline oval. The racing action is highlighted by five divisions
including an extra-distance Street Stock feature. The visiting NEMA Lites
are also part of the night, sponsored by Suisman Shapiro of New London.
Little League Night returns for its sixth consecutive year and will team
ten Speedbowl racers with Little-Leaguers in their team jerseys in the
Beaver Bat Homerun Derby. The pair to hit the most “homeruns” over the
Speedbowl fence will be named the top sluggers. The Homerun Derby takes
place after qualifying rounds of racing, at approximately 6:00pm. Each
youth participant in the contest will receive a complimentary Beaver Bat.
In racing action, the Street Stock division will go 50-laps in distance,
the longest the division competes in all year and double the normal weekly
feature event. The division has had three winners in three events thus
far in 2011 and has a reputation as one of the most competitive at the
Speedbowl. Last Saturday night several drivers had a shot to win a 33-lap
memorial race before 2005 champion Norm Root Jr. came out on top of a wild
finish. Defending division champion Al Stone III plus other past
champions Brandon Plemons and Ted Dupre figure in as factors. Ed Puleo,
Josh Galvin and Ernie Larose are just some of the others intending to take
the checkered flag in an early-season race carrying big bragging rights.
In addition to the Street Stocks and NEMA Lites, the SK Modifieds®, Bob
Valenti Auto Mall Late Models and Mini Stocks will also compete.
Spectator gates open at 3:00pm with practice rounds. Qualifying begins at
5:15pm and the Beaver Bat Homerun Derby takes place at 6:00pm. Main
events follow, at approximately 7:00pm. Grandstands admissions are
available for $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth age 6 through 14, with
all kids age 5 and under admitted free.
Waterford Speedbowl gift cards are now on-sale in any denomination, good
towards event admission and accepted at the main concessions stand. More
details including Saturday’s race day schedule of events and full 2011
schedule are available by visiting Speedbowl.com.
Suisman Shapiro, the largest law firm headquartered in Southeastern
Connecticut, provides residents and businesses along the coast, from New
Haven to Providence, a full range of legal services. The firm was
established more than 70 years ago and is firmly rooted in the community;
they are proud to give back to Southeastern Connecticut through our
commitment to many local charitable programs, scholarships and
sponsorships.
Brain Darling
Suisman Shapiro Little League Night returns
to Waterford Speedbowl Saturday night as part of the evening’s NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series race program, continuing an annual tradition at
the shoreline oval. The racing action is highlighted by five divisions
including an extra-distance Street Stock feature. The visiting NEMA Lites
are also part of the night, sponsored by Suisman Shapiro of New London.
Little League Night returns for its sixth consecutive year and will team
ten Speedbowl racers with Little-Leaguers in their team jerseys in the
Beaver Bat Homerun Derby. The pair to hit the most “homeruns” over the
Speedbowl fence will be named the top sluggers. The Homerun Derby takes
place after qualifying rounds of racing, at approximately 6:00pm. Each
youth participant in the contest will receive a complimentary Beaver Bat.
In racing action, the Street Stock division will go 50-laps in distance,
the longest the division competes in all year and double the normal weekly
feature event. The division has had three winners in three events thus
far in 2011 and has a reputation as one of the most competitive at the
Speedbowl. Last Saturday night several drivers had a shot to win a 33-lap
memorial race before 2005 champion Norm Root Jr. came out on top of a wild
finish. Defending division champion Al Stone III plus other past
champions Brandon Plemons and Ted Dupre figure in as factors. Ed Puleo,
Josh Galvin and Ernie Larose are just some of the others intending to take
the checkered flag in an early-season race carrying big bragging rights.
In addition to the Street Stocks and NEMA Lites, the SK Modifieds®, Bob
Valenti Auto Mall Late Models and Mini Stocks will also compete.
Spectator gates open at 3:00pm with practice rounds. Qualifying begins at
5:15pm and the Beaver Bat Homerun Derby takes place at 6:00pm. Main
events follow, at approximately 7:00pm. Grandstands admissions are
available for $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth age 6 through 14, with
all kids age 5 and under admitted free.
Waterford Speedbowl gift cards are now on-sale in any denomination, good
towards event admission and accepted at the main concessions stand. More
details including Saturday’s race day schedule of events and full 2011
schedule are available by visiting Speedbowl.com.
Suisman Shapiro, the largest law firm headquartered in Southeastern
Connecticut, provides residents and businesses along the coast, from New
Haven to Providence, a full range of legal services. The firm was
established more than 70 years ago and is firmly rooted in the community;
they are proud to give back to Southeastern Connecticut through our
commitment to many local charitable programs, scholarships and
sponsorships.
Brain Darling