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LITES Race - Star Speedway- 8-1-20

Race 2 - Monadnock Speedway - 7-25-20

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2019
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2019 NEMA Banquet - 11-9-19

Race 10 - Thompson SMP - 10-12&13-19

Race 9 - Lee USA Speedway - 10-5-19

Race 8 - Wiscasset Speedway - 9-21-19

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Race 6 - Lee USA Speedway - 8-16-19

NEMA Race - Thompson SMP - 8-14-19

Race 5 - Monadnock Speedway - 7-27-19

Race 4 - Lee USA Speedway - 7-19-19

Race 3 - Boston Louie - Seekonk - 6-26-19-

LITES Race - Star Speedway- 6-15-19

Race 2 - Wiscasset Speedway - 6-8-19

Race 1 - Lee USA - 5-18-19

LITES Race - Thompson SMP - 4-6-19

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NEMA and Hoosier Tire
Ink Exclusive 3 Year Deal

Brockton, MA - NEMA President, Mike Scrivani, announced today that the Northeastern Midget Association and Hoosier Tire East have inked an exclusive, three year deal. Under the deal, NEMA will have exclusive rights in the Northeast to the current plated compounds (RR 7, 7.3, RF 5, LR, 5 and LF, 4, 5) and will be the only series in the Northeast running these particular tires.

Hoosier will also continue to be a major contributor to the NEMA point fund, and in addition have offered fixed pricing for the racer over the next three years.
“NEMA has enjoyed a long history with Hoosier. This sport is about supporting those who take care of you, and supporting each other. We feel that we have the best product in Hoosier and look forward to a long relationship with them,” said NEMA President, Mike Scrivani. “We have an exciting schedule brewing for 2015 and expect great car counts,” said Scrivani.

As part of the arrangement, Hoosier tire has selected long time NEMA supporter Seymour Enterprises to be the exclusive dealer and service provider to the Northeastern Midget Association.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st

NEMA LITES AT STAR ON 8/1 (L to R):
Kyle Valeri #17 - 3rd
PJ Stergios #11 - 2nd
Paul Scally #20 - 1st













		*Photos by* *Norm Marx*

NEMA LITES - Star - 8/1/20

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	30	*Paul Scally*	*Raynham, MA*	Paul Scally
2	11	*PJ Stergios*	*Candia, NH*	*Bill Stergios*
3	17	Kylie Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
4	19	Richie Coy	Haskell, NJ	Richie Coy
5	21	*Joe Bailey*	- - -	*Mike Scrivani*
6	16	Matt Seavey	Pittsfield, NH	Christopher Butterweck
7	38	*Ryan Locke*	*Chester, NH*	*Ken Locke*
8	88	*Chase Locke*	*Chester, NH*	Ken Locke
9	5	Jim Cataldo	Sterling, MA	Jim Cataldo
10	97	*Jim Santa Maria*	*Burlington, Ct*	Jim Santa Maria
11	03	Dennis Potter	- - -	Dennis Pottter
12	55	*Drew Eldridge*	*No Chelmsford, MA*	*Drew Eldridge*
13	94	Tiana Kibbe	Fairfield, CT	Curt Kibbe
14	53	*Dylan Coutu*	- - -	Dylan Coutu
15	18	DJ Moniz	New Bedford, MA	Dave Moniz
*HEAT 1: 30, 38, 19, 16, 97, 94, 53, 18*
HEAT 2: 11, 88, 21, 17, 03, 5, 55

Scally Dominates Star Speedway
NEMA/Fan Appreciation Night

Epping, NH -- Paul Scally returned to victory lane this past Saturday evening, when the NEMA LITES made their first return of the season to Bobby Webber's Star Speedway. Scally has proven to be very strong at the historic New England oval over the past two seasons.

The evening started with Scally setting the fastest time in practice, and then he went on to handily win his heat race with a blistering 12.68 second lap over Ryan Locke and Richie Coy. In heat 2, PJ Stergios took down the heat race win over Chase Locke and Joe Bailey in the Scrivani 21.

When the LITES rolled out for the feature event, Kyle Valeri and Scally brought the field to green. Valeri was leading at the stripe, but Scally wasted no time blasting into the lead. Once in the lead he began to set a torrid pace. Scally executed perfect laps as the race wound down.

"I think the week before at Monadnock we learned a few things with the big car that really helped. As the race was winding down, I knew the 11 was in second and knowing how good PJ is, I knew I had to keep pressuring the lapped cars and maintain a good pace. One mistake could have cost us a perfect night," said Scally.

Scally would go on to take down the victory over Stergios, a first podium for Kyle Valeri, Richie Coy, Joe Bailey, Matt Seavy, Ryan Locke, Chase Locke, Jim Cataldo, and Jim Santa Maria.

"Star has been one of my favorite NEMA tracks since I started in 1993. The late Bob Webber, and now Bobby Jr., have been great for the club and the racer. It's a great track and I intend to come here for a long time," said Scally.

NEMA returns to Star for the historic Star Classic on September 19th.

As of Wed. 7/29, the Whelen Modifieds and
NEMA Midgets event at Thompson for
August 19th has been CANCELLED.

NEMA MIDGETS & LITES
SATURDAY, JULY 25th

monadnockspeedway.com

NEMA LITES Top Three at Monadnock:
L to R - Ryan Locke #38, 2nd;
Winner Avery Stoehr #47:
PJ Stergois #11, 3rd.








			Photos by Norm Marx

NEMA LITES - Monadnock - 7/25/20

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	21	*Avery Stoehr*	*Lakeville, MA*	*Mike Scrivani*
2	38	*Ryan Locke*	*Chester, NH*	*Ken Locke*
3	11	*PJ Stergios*	*Candia, NH*	*Bill Stergios*
4	1	*Alby Ovitt*	*Somersworth, NH*	*Seymour Performance*
5	35	Anthony Marvuglio	Bridgewater, MA	*Glen Cabral*
6	17	Kylie Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
7	03	Dennis Potter	- - -	Dennis Pottter
8	19	Richie Coy	Haskell, NJ	Richie Coy
9	16	Matt Seavey	Pittsfield, NH	Christopher Butterweck
10	5	Jim Cataldo	Sterling, MA	Jim Cataldo
11	88	*Chase Locke*	*Chester, NH*	Ken Locke

NEMA Midgets Top Three at Monadnock:
Paul Scally # 30, 3rd;
Winner Randy Cabral #74; &
Todd Bertrand #48, 2nd.








			Photos by Norm Marx

*NEMA MIDGETS - Monadnock - 7/25/20*
Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	74	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	Bertrand Motorsports
2	48	*Todd Bertrand*	*Danielson, CT*	Bertrand Motorsports
3	30	*Paul Scally*	*Raynham, MA*	Paul Scally
4	39	*Avery Stoehr*	*Lakeville, MA*	Bertrand Motorsports
5	7	Alan Chambers	Atkinson, NH	Mike Chambers
6	8	Jake Trainor	Medway, MA	Mike Trainor
7	A1	Mike Horn	Ashland, MA	Jeff Horn
8	87	Doug Cleveland	Sudbury, MA	Doug Cleveland
9	17	*Alby Ovitt*	*Somersworth, NH*	Bertrand Motorsports
10	69	*Matt Merry*	*Plaistow, NH*	*Matt Merry*
11	50	Lanson Fornoro	Brockton, MA	Pete Pernisiglio Sr.
12	9	John Zych Jr.	Mendon, MA	John Zych Sr.
13	16	Matt O'Brien	Wilmington, MA	Matt O'Brien

Cabral, Stoehr Best in NEMA's
Iron Mike Memorial at Monadnock

Randy Cabral pulled off a pass on Paul Scally with five laps remaining in the thirty lap Northeastern Midget Association Iron Mike Scrivani Memorial, in a race that went wire to wire with no cautions. In the Lites segment, Avery Stoehr beat back Ryan Locke on a restart with one lap to go, taking down a special win for the family in the Scrivani #21. The race commemorated Iron Mike Scrivani, long time NEMA car owner, and famous open wheel owner in the Northeast.

Proprietor of the legendary "Mike's Truck Stop" in Wrentham, Scrivani's car-owning career began in the 1930s with the Big Cars and it included a successful run with the Modifieds in the late 1960s and early '70s, But Midgets were clearly his first love. Jerry Russo drove the Scrivani midget in NEMA's first race at Seekonk Speedway on Memorial Day of 1953. Mike's son, Mike Scrivani Jr., went on to become a NEMA legend, and served as President of the club for many years, currently serving as the Club's Vice President.

In the Lites event, Avery Stoehr, driving the Scrivani 21 was able to get out into the lead early. It appeared that Stoehr was going to run away and hide easily, but a caution with one lap to go made the final laps of the race exciting. On the first restart attempt, an eager Locke edged ahead of Stoehr, but race officials called back the restart. On the ensuing restart, Stoehr got the jump and bolted back out into the lead and took down the victory.

"It's a great honor to win the Iron Mike in the Scrivani 21. I really appreciate Mike putting me in this car for this event, and wanted nothing more than to win for him and his family," said Stoehr. The win marked the second for Stoehr in a week, as he won the NEMA portion of last week's LEE USA Speedway event. Ryan Locke finished second, followed by PJ Stergios, Alby Ovitt, Anthony Marvuglio, Kyle Valeri, Dennis Potter, Riche Coy, Matt Seavy, Jim Cataldo and Chase Locke.

In the NEMA event, Paul Scally jumped out into the lead on the first lap as he and Alan Chambers brought the field to green. Chambers, a heat race winner earlier in the evening, followed, until Randy Cabral broke free and began to chase Scally. Scally would execute perfect laps, holding Cabral at bay for the first 25 laps, with teammate Todd Bertrand hot on his tail. With five laps to go, Scally would get loose in turn three, and allow Cabral to make a pass in turn three. Cabral would go on to win followed by Bertrand, Scally, Avery Stoehr, Alan Chambers, Jake Trainor, Mike Horn, Doug Cleveland, Alby Ovitt and Matt Merry.

"Twenty years ago on this same day, I won my first Boston Louie Memorial race, and my first victory. To win the Iron Mike on the same weekend is unbelievable," said Cabral. Cabral has more consecutive seasons with a victory than any other driver in the history of NEMA.

Iron Mike Scrivani Memorial

Out of a truck stop in Wrentham, Massachusetts came midgets that dominated East coast racing with both NEMA and ARDC. By day "Iron" Mike Scrivani, Sr., ran his truck stop, and on the weekends he loaded up and headed to wherever NEMA was racing. With his ever present cigar in his mouth Scrivani was a fixture in the NEMA pits throughout the 1960's and 70's, fielding meticulous, immaculate cars for the likes of Noki Fornoro, Butch Walsh, and Dave Humphrey, all NEMA champions. Truthfully, Iron Mike's midget exploits were a full time job, with the team racing sometimes in over 50 NEMA and ARDC events per year.

While he lived up to his nickname, Iron Mike never hesitated to help a fellow racer in need. Have a tough night? Need some parts? Iron Mike would tell you to show up at the Truck Stop on Sunday morning. There are probably guys who still have his parts in their garage.

Iron Mike passed in 1983, and was inducted into the NEAR Hall of Fame in 2007. His place in NEMA and midget history is secure, and son Mike Scrivani, Jr. continues the Iron Mike legacy, fielding championship cars in both NEMA and NEMA Lights. The old man would be proud.

SEEKONK FORCED TO POSTPONE
ISMA/ BOSTON LOUIE EVENT

July 21, 2020 - Seekonk Speedway regrets to inform our great fans that the originally scheduled Boston Louie Memorial Race, which includes the NEMA, NEMA Light and ISMA Super Modifieds, originally scheduled for August 12, has been postponed. Due to restrictions from COVID-19, there is no guarantee from the state of Massachusetts that enough fan capacity will be allowed by this date to make this a marquee event like it should be.

Seekonk Speedway is working closely with Series organizers from NEMA and ISMA to find the right date and get this race rescheduled for later in the 2020 season. Seekonk remains committed to a 2020 season, including the 75th anniversary Diamond Jubilee Series on both Fast Friday and Saturday night. Seekonk Speedway is hopeful once more information is released from the State that a date can be found to reschedule this event for the Fall.

NEMA SCHEDULE UPDATES

SEASON OPENER
LEE USA - JULY 17th

CONFIRMED
MONADNOCK - JULY 25th
STAR - AUGUST 1ST
(for NEMA LITES Only)
THOMPSON - AUGUST 19th
(for NEMA Midgets Only)
STAR - SEPTEMBER 19th
LEE USA - OCTOBER 3rd
THOMPSON - OCT. 10th & 11th
(NEMA Midgets Sat. - NEMA LITES Sun.)
CLAREMONT - OCT. 17th & 18th

SEEKONK OPEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY
RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26

SEEKONK, Mass. — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and continued unknowns about the start of the racing season in New England, Seekonk Speedway and Tri Track Open Modified Series officials announced on Tuesday that Open Wheel Wednesday has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26. The event was originally slated to take place on July 1.

The new date will see the same divisions in action, with the annual $10,000 to win Tri Track Open Modified Series event leading a packed night of mid-week racing. The NEMA LITES return for their own feature, and new in 2020, the SMAC 350 Supers hit the track at Seekonk for the first time as part of the annual event. Full details around the schedule for the day will be released at a later date, but racing will begin at 6:30 p.m.

NEMA Driver Spotlight:

Avery Stoehr

"Good all around," is the way Avery Stoehr states his reflections upon his 2019 NEMA championship season. The Sturbridge, MA native went into the year with goals of winning the Boston Louie at Seekonk and a race at Thompson. He accomplished that, and more. "Those were our main objectives, and out of that we became champions. I feel with the motor and car package we have; we can compete for a top three every week, which we hope to carry into 2020." In addition to his two wins, he put together an impressive eight top five finishes, all of which were podium spots.

Unlike most cars, Stoehr runs a Ford head Gaerte in his 39 Bertrand Motorsports car, "I feel that this engine package suits my driving style more so than an Esslinger. We may not have the outright power over the Esslingers, but we have the drive-ability along with the torque to get out of the corner. Every motor has its' strengths and weaknesses, and with our program we are able to exploit those strengths."

Stoehr knows that backing up his championship is no easy task, especially against his teammates Randy Cabral, Todd Bertrand, and Alby Ovitt. Stoehr states, "If we can stay competitive and fun, we should have no problem replicating 2019 to 2020."

NEMA Driver Spotlight:

Ryan Locke

"It's left me hungrier for more championships," stated 2019 NEMA Lites champion Ryan Locke. "It's crazy to think we have come this far in just four years. We are racing with the best drivers in New England, and to think to we came out on top is just unbelievable."

The pivotal moment for the Raymond, NH native was his win at the Seekonk Speedway in the NEMA Lite portion of the "Boston Louie Seymour Memorial." "Winning that race was a huge confidence boost. I realized that we have the ability to compete for wins one a weekly basis." The young driver has proven his worth in the series by scoring two wins, 10 top five's, and 11 top 10's from 12 races in 2019. His consistency this season was nearly unmatched, with only one other driver matching his top fives.

Two tracks that Locke has not raced at, Claremont Motorsports Park & Hudson Speedway have been added to the 2020 schedule. Ryan has previous experience in karts at the 1/8th track at Claremont, formerly Twin State Speedway but feels that he should no issue adapting to these unique and challenging racetracks. "I feel we will adapt well to those tracks. Additionally, I feel we are just as good, if not the best tea, to adapt to new situations."

If there's a championship favorite, it may be Locke, "We just need to take our 2019 program in 2020 and repeat it." High on talent and confidence, his mission in 2020 is to claim a first owner's title, in addition to defending his drivers title.

NEMA's 1000th Race - Star Speedway - 8/23/14

CARLSON - CABRAL - ZYCH

Recognizing Some
NEMA Milestones

Spring, 2016 -- The Northeastern Midget Association will open the season at Star Speedway on May 21. It will be the 1018th point-paying race in the club's 63-year history.

Passing unheralded was the club's 1,000th race at Star Speedway on August 23, 2014. Randy Cabral was the winner, besting John Zych Jr. and Seth Carlson.

New England's oldest and most enduring touring division, NEMA was formed in the late spring of 1953 at the Thompson clubhouse. Fred Meeker was the first NEMA winner at Seekonk Speedway on May 30, 1953. New England Auto Racing Hall of Famer Bill Eldridge won the next afternoon at Waterford.

The NEMA Lites open at Thompson Speedway's Icebreaker on April 9. There have been 106 races for a division that started with an exhibition run at New London-Waterford in 2008. The 100th Lites race was won by Danny Cugini at Lee on July 17 of last year.

With two victories last year, Randy Cabral is now tied with Nokie Fornoro in fourth place on NEMA's all-time win list with 47. He has 16 seasons with a least one victory tying him with Bobby Seymour on that list. They have come consecutively, equaling a NEMA standard set by National Midget Hall of Famer Dave Humphrey. Most of Cabral's wins have come in Tim Bertrand's No. 47 but it all started when an upstart Cabral captured the 2000 Boston Louie in a family car.

Star Speedway, with 103 races going back to 1968, is the leader among tracks hosting NEMA events. Randy Cabral tops active NEMA competitors with four Star wins including three of the last four. John Zych Jr. has also won at Star.

NEMA is clearly one of the most competitive open cockpit divisions in the country. Over the past six years, there have been 23 different NEMA winners and in all but one of those seasons, at least one "first-timer" appeared. Over that span John Zych Jr., Todd Bertrand, Avery Stoehr and Seth Carlson have become top contenders. Danny Cugini and Jim Chambers were first time winners in 2015. Bertrand, Stoehr and Cugini are all products of the NEMA Lites. The Lites have had 20-different winners in the past three seasons, champion Anthony Payne and Megan Cugini among the 2015 first timers. Designed with competiveness in the forefront nine years ago, the Lites are a true success story.

Nominations are now being accepted for the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame. The nomination form and procedure are available on the New England Antique Racers' website - www.near1.org. Please disregard the posted deadlines.

Those with NEMA connections already enshrined are Gene Angelillo, Chuck Arnold, Burt Brooks, Ray Brown,Joe Csiki, Bill Eldridge, Frank Ferrara, Drew Fornoro, Dave Humphrey, Johnny Kay, Wen Kelly, Rollie Lindblad, John McCarthy, George Monsen, Al Pillion, Billy Randall, Marvin Rifchin, Mike Scrivani Sr., Louie Seymour, Hank Stevens, Ed Stone and Bentley Warren.

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