RGeeProductions
08-11-2012, 10:56 AM
Waterford Speedbowl has postponed its
“Wings & Wheels” event scheduled for Saturday due to the impending weather
threat looming over the region. For the second consecutive day, a
forecast for late day heavy rain threats with the potential for severe
weather and flash flooding were probable.
“After reviewing weather forecasts repeated times, all parties involved
felt with an event of this enormity and the amount of lengthy travel many
teams and fans need to make, we were best served cancelling the event for
today” offered Speedbowl owner and promoter Terry Eames.
The event traditionally brings together the International Supermodified
Association, Valenti Modified Racing Series, Northeastern Midget
Association plus the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK
Modifieds®.
With the postponement, make-up dates for “Wings & Wheels” and the
participating series have been announced. “Wings & Wheels” will be held
next Saturday, August 18. Due to schedule conflicts, each of the
participating divisions are unable to come together in the original event
format. The revised format will have the International Supermodified
Association (ISMA) and Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) joining the
Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions next Saturday,
August 18. An adjusted event schedule and event pricing has been made.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series will return at their next available
opportunity on Saturday, September 8.
“We tried to keep Wings & Wheels intact as much as possible and still
bring in these great series for our fans” said Eames. “It’s just one of
those things that’s very difficult to pull together, but fans will still
see great racing from all the divisions with the adjusted schedules.”
In addition to ISMA and NEMA’s Midgets and Lite divisions, next Saturday’s
“Wings & Wheel” card will include the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK
Modifieds®, Bob Valenti Auto Mall Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini
Stocks. Pit gates will open at 12:00pm with practice beginning at 1:00pm.
Qualifying rounds get underway at 5:00pm next Saturday, with main events
scheduled to commence at 6:30pm. Adult grandstands admission has been
reduced to $33.00, with youth admission of $10.00 for next Saturday’s
adjusted “Wings & Wheels” racing card.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series will return at their next opportunity
on Saturday, September 8. They will join the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series racing program on that night.
Truck Night, featuring the New England Truck Series and originally
scheduled for August 18, has been postponed. Track officials are working
with that series for a possible reschedule.
Race fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com or contact the track
office at 860.442.1585 for more on upcoming event schedules and details.
Brian Darling
“Wings & Wheels” event scheduled for Saturday due to the impending weather
threat looming over the region. For the second consecutive day, a
forecast for late day heavy rain threats with the potential for severe
weather and flash flooding were probable.
“After reviewing weather forecasts repeated times, all parties involved
felt with an event of this enormity and the amount of lengthy travel many
teams and fans need to make, we were best served cancelling the event for
today” offered Speedbowl owner and promoter Terry Eames.
The event traditionally brings together the International Supermodified
Association, Valenti Modified Racing Series, Northeastern Midget
Association plus the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK
Modifieds®.
With the postponement, make-up dates for “Wings & Wheels” and the
participating series have been announced. “Wings & Wheels” will be held
next Saturday, August 18. Due to schedule conflicts, each of the
participating divisions are unable to come together in the original event
format. The revised format will have the International Supermodified
Association (ISMA) and Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) joining the
Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions next Saturday,
August 18. An adjusted event schedule and event pricing has been made.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series will return at their next available
opportunity on Saturday, September 8.
“We tried to keep Wings & Wheels intact as much as possible and still
bring in these great series for our fans” said Eames. “It’s just one of
those things that’s very difficult to pull together, but fans will still
see great racing from all the divisions with the adjusted schedules.”
In addition to ISMA and NEMA’s Midgets and Lite divisions, next Saturday’s
“Wings & Wheel” card will include the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK
Modifieds®, Bob Valenti Auto Mall Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini
Stocks. Pit gates will open at 12:00pm with practice beginning at 1:00pm.
Qualifying rounds get underway at 5:00pm next Saturday, with main events
scheduled to commence at 6:30pm. Adult grandstands admission has been
reduced to $33.00, with youth admission of $10.00 for next Saturday’s
adjusted “Wings & Wheels” racing card.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series will return at their next opportunity
on Saturday, September 8. They will join the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series racing program on that night.
Truck Night, featuring the New England Truck Series and originally
scheduled for August 18, has been postponed. Track officials are working
with that series for a possible reschedule.
Race fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com or contact the track
office at 860.442.1585 for more on upcoming event schedules and details.
Brian Darling