WISCASSET

What happens when you put the fastest asphalt sprint cars in the world on Maine’s fastest track? You get a whole new level of speed.

Track speed records were up for grabs once again as the lightning-fast NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites converged on Wiscasset Speedway Saturday night for Ames True Value NEMA Night. Turning laps around the 3/8 mile track with speeds topping 100 miles per hour, the NEMA Midgets put on a show for the packed house.

John Zych of Mendon, Massachusetts, has quickly turned Wiscasset Speedway into one of his favorite tracks. Starting mid-pack in the 30-lap spotlight feature, it took just one lap for the former champ to rocket around the competition and into the lead. A mid-race restart against top rival Randy Cabral gave him his only true test in the race, but just a lap later he was back in charge and ran away with his third straight win at Wiscasset Speedway.

“We’ve been very fortunate at Wiscasset and have some success,” said Zych. “I love this place.”

Cabral, who picked up a win at Wiscasset back in 2015, grabbed runner-up honors. Jim Chambers finished third.

While track records remained intact this time, the NEMA drivers came within just a few tenths of a second, turning laps just over 13 seconds. In the 25-lap support feature for the NEMA Lites, Jim Chambers returned to Victory Lane to claim the winner’s trophy. He was joined by Zych and Jim Cataldo, however, postrace inspection and subsequent protest have left the results unofficial.

NEMA returns to Wiscasset again in September.

In regular weekly Group 1 action, Albion’s Spencer Sweatt started 13th in the 25- lap Thunder 4 feature and passed the field on his way to his second win of the season. Previous race winner Travis Poulliot of South China and Caleb Emerson- Mains of Richmond finished second and third, respectively.

The Maxwell’s Market Super Streets saw a change atop the point standings as defending champ and point leader Josh Bailey sat out the 25-lap feature. Former champ Mark Lucas passed leader Zac Poland on the final turn to grab the checkers. Poland, who led the first 24-plus circuits around the track, settled for second, matching his personal-best finish. Mike Hodgkins of Jefferson claimed the division point lead with his third-place effort.

The 40-lap feature for the ServPro of Biddeford Saco Prostocks saw a shakeup following post-race inspection. Kevin Douglass appeared to have taken the win, his first in five years. However, a penalty for a shock infraction dropped him 10 positions in the final tally. The rest of the field bumped up a spot, giving the win to Brian Whitney of Etna. Jamie Wright of Woolwich, last year’s Rookie of the Year, picked up a personalbest second-place finish. Jeremy Whorff of Bath took home third.

The final race of the night was a 25-lap contest for the Cahill Tire 4-Cylinder Prostocks.

Once again it was the Hayden Norris show. The second generation racer from West Gardiner remained undefeated, taking his fourth win of the season. Jeff Prindall of Lisbon and Larry Melcher of Jay filled the rest of the top three.

Wiscasset Speedway returns to action this upcoming Saturday with Group 2, including Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models, K&A Property Services Modifieds, Norm’s Used Cars Strictly Streets and Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis. Also, the Amsoil Nelcar Legends will make their second appearance of the year with a 30-lap national qualifier race.

Pit gates will open at 2 p.m., grandstands at 4 p.m., and racing begins at 6 p.m.