WISCASSET

Wiscasset Speedway celebrated 49 years on Saturday night with a full card of race action, capped off with a huge fireworks display.

Group 2 had center-stage with Late Models, Modifieds, Outlaw Minis and Strictly Streets, plus an annual appearance by the Senior Tour Auto Racers. The show also featured a special preview test session by the 350 SMAC Super Modifieds in advance of their historic appearance on August 11.

In racing action, Liberty’s Ryan St. Clair took charge of the 40-lap feature for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and held off a late charge from heavy hitters Chris Thorne and Andrew McLaughlin for the victory. The race was slowed by just one mid-race caution, bunching up the 17-car field and bringing several drivers into contention. It was the third generation racer’s second career win, and first since 2014.

Adam Chadbourne of Woolwich led wire to wire in the action-packed 40-lap feature for the K&A Property Services Modifieds, grabbing his fourth win of the season. He was joined in Victory Lane by defending champ Allen Moeller of Dresden and Mike Brown of Hope.

The 25-lap feature for the Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis went caution free with defending champ Jake Hendsbee running away with an easy win, his second of the year. Former champ Jimmy Childs of Leeds took second with Richmond’s Scott Trask third.

The Norm’s Used Cars Strictly Streets 25-lap feature was filled with exciting three-wide action. In the end, Kurt Hewins of Leeds drove around the competition up in the third groove and held off his brother Kyle to take his second straight win. Kyle, the division point leader had a shot at the lead on the final turn, but settled for the runner-up finish. Jonathan Emerson crossed the line third, but was issued a three-position penalty in post-race inspection. The third-place trophy went to Shawn Austin of Norridgewock.

The Senior Tour Auto Racers turned back the clock to show off some great vintage race cars of year’s gone by. Curt Snow of West Warren, Massachusetts, wheeled his 1936 Chevy Coupe to the win in the Sportsman division 15-lap feature, while Arthur Hannaford took the 15-lap Modified win in his 1971 Chevy Malibu.

During intermission, fans were treated to a fast-lap test session by three drivers in the new 350 SMAC Super Modified Series. Drivers turned near record lap times to help promote the upcoming race when Super Modifieds will compete for the first time ever on Maine’s fastest track.

Wiscasset Speedway returns to action this upcoming Saturday with Group 1 action. The show will include ServPro of Biddeford Saco Pro Stocks, Maxwell’s Market Super Streets, Cahill Tire 4-Cylinder Pros, and Thunder 4 Minis. Plus the Amsoil Nelcar Legends make a return appearance.

Pit gates will open at 2 p.m., grandstand gate at 4 p.m., and the green flag flies on the show at 6 p.m. Grandstand admission for every show at Wiscasset Speedway is $5 with kids 6-and-under free. Pit admission is $20.

For more information, go to www.wiscassetspeedway.com.