Photos by Wayne G. Barber
WATERFORD, CT – The North East Street Stock Tour will travel to New London-Waterford Speedbowl for the sixth event of the tour’s schedule, on August 29. The following is a closer look at notes and numbers of the North East Street Stock Tour at New London-Waterford Speedbowl (NLWS).
NEW LONDON-WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL NOTES:
The New London-Waterford Speedbowl opened on April 15, 1951. It began as a 1/3 mile crushed blue stone oval race track, but was quickly paved due to excessive dust. The initial owners were actually 6 local businessmen, and called themselves The New London-Waterford Speedbowl, Inc. The original headlining division were called Sportsmen Stocks, which are now considered Modifieds.
Several people have owned the facility after it was sold by the original owners in 1974, including Harvey Tattersall Jr, Dick Williams, Jack Arute, the Korteweg family and Terry Eames. Current owner Bruce Bemer bought the track prior to the 2015 season, and appointed former track champion Shawn Monahan as the General Manager.
On the track, the Speedbowl has been home to NEAR Hall of Famers Dave Humphrey, Moe Gherzi, Fred Luchesi, Don Collins and Bob Potter. It’s also home to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series National Champions like Keith Rocco (2010-Division I) & Ken Cassidy Jr (2012-Division IV) and INEX Legend Car National Champions like Dave Garbo Jr & Matt Pappa (both in 2012).
RACE DATA:
NLWS EVENT: Race 6 of the 2015 season
TRACK LENGTH: .375 mile oval
TOTAL PURSE: $3565 (including $100 gift certificate from Dur-A-Flex, and $100 gift certificate from North East Race Cars + Parts)
WINNER’S TAKE: $500
TOP 3S:
LAST PLACE: (23rd) $60
EVENT HASHTAG: #NESST
DRIVER STATS (entering event):
WINS:
1. Geoff Rollins 2
T2. Chris Douton 1
T2. Joe Arena 1
T2. Anthony Belfiore 1
TOP 3S:
T1. Geoff Rollins 4
T1. Joe Arena 4
3. Chris Douton 3
4. Anthony Belfiore 2
T5. Patrick Tanguay 1
T5. Larry Barnett 1
TOP 10S:
T1. Geoff Rollins 5
T1. Chris Douton 5
T1. Joe Arena 5
T1. Jim Boyle 5
T5. Patrick Tanguay 4
DRIVER NOTES:
- Picked up a season-best third twice (Speedway 51, Lee USA Speedway).
- Along with a win, has three top 3s, and five top 10s in five events.
- Owns an average feature finish of 11.
#74 Joe Arena
AVERAGE FEATURE FINISH (minimum 3 events):
1. Geoff Rollins 2.4
1. Geoff Rollins 2.4
2. Chris Douton 3.2
3. Joe Arena 3.6
4. Anthony Belfiore 5
5. Patrick Tanguay 5.8
DRIVER NOTES:
#33 Geoff Rollins
- Point leader entering the NLWS event.
- Has two wins on the season (Monadnock Speedway, Lee USA Speedway).
- Has four top 3s, and five top 10s in five races with the NESST.
- Has an average feature finish of 2.4.
- Finished second in the last NESST event.
#79 Patrick Tanguay
- Currently sits fourth in points.
- Picked up a season-best third twice (Speedway 51, Lee USA Speedway).
- Owns two top 3s, and four top 10s in five races this season.
- Has an average feature finish of 5.8.
- Finished fourth in the last NESST event.
#39 Chris Douton
- Is second in points, 10 marks behind, entering the August 29 event.
- Won the inaugural championship event at Seekonk Speedway.
- Along with a win, has three top 3s, and five top 10s in five events.
- Has enjoyed an average feature finish of 3.2.
- Finished seventh at the most recent NESST event.
#51 Bryan Town
- Currently sits sixth in the championship standings entering Saturday’s event.
- Has suffered numerous mechanical issues this season, but earned a sixth place finish at Speedway 51 on August 15.
- Owns an average feature finish of 11.
#2 Jim Boyle
- Is in fifth place in the championship standings entering the August 29 event.
- Picked up his season-best fourth at Speedway 51 in June.
- Has finished in the top 10 in each event this season.
- Owns an average feature finish of 6.8 in five events.
#74 Joe Arena
- Arena sits third in the championship standings, just 13 marks behind the point leader.
- Picked up the win at Speedway 51 in June.
- Along with his win, has four top 3s, and five top 10s this year.
- Has a 3.6 average feature finish in five events.
- Finished third in the last NESST event.
#38 Steve Kenneway
- Earned a season-best sixth place finish at Lee USA Speedway.
- Has finished in the top 10 three times.
- Has an average feature finish of 9.25.
#90 Anthony Belfiore
- The most recent winner on the NESST, winning at Speedway 51.
- Has added a second-place finish to his win this season.
- Owns an average feature finish of 5 in three events.
For more information on the North East Street Stock Tour, visit www.nestreetstocktour.com.
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