WISCASSET — The Texas Roadhouse Northeast Mini Stock Tour made its one and only appearance in Maine at the Wiscasset Speedway on Aug. 23.

Last year, driver Toby Wells, the point leader coming into the race, brought home the win. However, there was only a 12 point difference between Wells and two-time champion Emerson Cayer. Maine native Justin Larsen was third in points coming into the race, trailing the leader by 138 points, but still in the chase. Prior to race time Wells said, “It is a pretty tight battle. It ain’t decided yet between the three of us.”

Also at Wiscasset this weekend were the group one division of racing presented by NAPA Auto Parts, including: NAPA Super Street, Outlaw Mini, Prostock, and New England Four Cylinder Prostock. 

NOTES:

• Wells took the checkered for the second year in a row in the Mini Stocks, while Justin Trombley placed second, only .42 seconds behind Wells. Tim Collins took third, only .81 seconds behind Wells.
• Jeff Prindall won four consecutive races at the beginning of the season, but has not had a win since May 31. Prindall won the New England Four Cylinder Prostock race Aug. 23. 

QUOTES:

Toby Wells: “It was quite a different experience from last year. Last year was easy and this year we really had to work for it, the nose was messed up a bit. During one of the restarts the car ahead didn’t get going and I was hit from behind when I slowed up. It came close to taking out the radiator when I hit the car ahead. It was a messy night, and staying out of trouble was the name of the game. We had a great point’s night, and there are two races left in the season. It is not locked up, but if things keep going well it will put me in a good position. I have already won two of the three Triple Crown races in the South, and I am in the running for the North Triple Crown as well. We love coming to Wiscasset. It’s been a good year and I hope we come back to Wiscasset again. I would like to also thank my sponsors: Froling Energy, C&C Trucking, and Motionsick Motorsports.”

James Osmond: “The car was the best it’s been all season! It was a fun race with a lot of pressure from Chadbourne and Harrison. I would like to thank my sponsors: Paul Garber Construction, Red’s Eats, and Skip Cahill Tires.”

Jimmy Childs: “I have struggled all season, so it was good to get a win. If I get up front next week, I hope to back this win up with another. Racing means family to me. My father and I work on my car, and we spend time together and it is good. I am having a lot of fun racing this year.”

Jeff Prindall: “It has been a long dry spell without a win. The car is pretty close now to where it had been. A little more fine tuning is needed, but it is driving much better. The race was really good. I am just happy to have won, and want to thank the fans for coming out. I also want to thank my sponsors: Mike Kiddins & Sons Construction, Dubois Snowmobile and Repair, and Bimbo Bakery.”

Charlie Colby: “The car was fast from the beginning. I had made some rear spring changes and the car was hooked up and ran fast all night. We started from the back, and everything just worked right for us. It was a good, clean race, and it was fun. I’m really happy that Rich and Vanessa Jordan are running this track. It is a friendly place and I will be racing here next year also. I would also like to thank my sponsors: Fisherman’s Catch, Eastside Westside Scrap Metal, and Colby’s Auto Sales and Service.”

For more information, head to the Wiscasset Speedway website at www.wiscassetspeedway.com.

RESULTS

NORTHEAST MINI STOCK TOUR (50 LAPS)
1. #2NH Toby Wells, Dublin, NH
2. #34ME Justin Trombley, Winter Harbor
3. #18X Tim Collins, Windsor
4. #19 Zach Audet, Skowhegan
5. #20 Shawn Kimball, Augusta
6. #33 Matt Sonnhalter, Thetford, VT
7. #12 Darrell Moore, Oxford
8. #85 Mike Viens, Seekonk, MA
9. #48 Justin King, Derry, NH
10. #24 Joe Baxter, Pascoag, RI
11. #90 Desmond Skillings, Antrim, NH
12. #43 Dana Shepard, Putney, VT
13. #7 Eric Pelletier, N/A
14. #10CT Michael Bombard, Willimantic, CT
15. #18NH Jake Rheaume, Rochester, NH
16. #41CT Nick Anderson, NA
17. #13 Nate Tribbet, Richmond
18. #51 Mike Mason, Skowhegan
19. #88NH Emerson Cayer, Contoocook, NH
20. #18ME Justin Larsen, Peru
21. #21 Chad Baxter, Pascoag, RI
22. #1 Jimmy Childs, Leeds
23. #9 George Fortin, Greene
24. #4 Nick Coates, Turner

NAPA SUPER STREET (25 LAPS)
1. #05 James Osmond, Wiscasset
2. #1 Adam Chadbourne, Woolwich
3. #85 Kenny Harrison, Pownal
4. #5 Chris Staples, Brunswick
5. #2 Josh Bailey, Wiscasset
6. #48 Dan Nessmith, Wiscasset
7. #8 Kevin Morse, Woolwich
8. #61 Shawn Austin, Norridgewock
9. #38 Chris Buzzell, Madison
10. #6 Travis Dunbar, Auburn
11. #88 Jamie Norton, Farmingdale
12. #06 Zac Poland, Woolwich

OUTLAW MINI (25 LAPS)
1. #10 Jimmy Childs, Leeds
2. #2X Rob Greenleaf, West Bath
3. #8 Calvin Rose Jr, Turner
4. #14 Matt Moore, Mechanic Falls
5. #84 Michael Bolduc, Windsor
6. #4X Travis Pouliot, Madison
7. #55X Craig Pyy II, NA
8. #81 Bryan Lancaster, Skowhegan
9. #53 Nick Bissell, Lewiston

NEW ENGLAND FOUR CYLINDER PROSTOCK (20 LAPS)
1. #24 Jeff Prindall, Lisbon Falls
2. #8 Craig Dunn, Strong
3. #2 Jay Bailey, Alna
4. #98 Kamren Knowles, West Gardiner
5. #27 Jacob Hendsbee, Whitefield
6. #35 Nathan McWilliams, Lewiston
7. #9X Brooke Knowles, West Gardiner
8. #55 John Shorey, Alna
9. #99 Cameron Folsom, Augusta
10. #5 Barry Morris, Livermore Falls

PROSTOCK (30 LAPS)
1. #72 Charlie Colby, Newcastle
2. #15X Scott Chubbuck, Bowdoin
3. #1 Jeff Burgess, Fairfield
4. #15 Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset
5. #9 Dylan Turner, Freedom
6. #32 Mike Orr, Wiscasset
7. #77 Maggie Ferland, Auburn

Lisa Maguire contributed to this story. 

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