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CONTACT PERSON
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sperry@mainelymotorsportstv.com
2013 Sponsors, Exhibitors, &
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Craven Tops Honorees At NEM Expo |
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AUGUSTA, Maine –
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and
Maine native Ricky Craven was presented with
the 2013 Award Of Excellence on Friday,
January 11, to highlight the 25th annual
Northeast Motorsports Expo last weekend at
the Augusta Civic Center.
“In my opinion, the Award Of Excellence is
for somebody who has done a lot for
motorsports in the state of Maine over the
years,” said Northeast Motorsports Expo
owner and promoter Steve Perry. “The things
that Ricky Craven has done for the sport are
really hard to put into words, but I think
we all know what he's meant to the racing
community here.”
Craven, of Newburgh, Maine, won two Sprint
Cup Series races in his career – at
Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and Martinsville
(Va.) Speedway – and currently serves as an
analyst for ESPN's NASCAR coverage.
More than 100 awards were handed out to
racers at every level of competition during
the three-day expo which was attended by
several thousand enthusiasts of stock car
racing and other forms of motorsports in New
England. The Heluva Good! 25 honoring the
Top 25 most influential people in New
England motorsports over the last
quarter-century was also unveiled, with
veteran Turner, Maine, racer Mike Rowe
taking the top spot. Rowe is the career wins
leader at Oxford Plains Speedway, where he
is a multi-time champion, in addition to
owning championships at Beech Ridge Motor
Speedway, Wiscasset Speedway and in
PASS-sanctioned Super Late Models.
Former Oxford Plains Speedway and New
Hampshire Motor Speedway owner Bob Bahre was
No. 2 on the list, with Craven, four-time
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion Andy
Santerre and 9-time Oxford Plains champion
Jeff Taylor rounding out the Top-5.
More than 20 teams over the course of the
three-day Expo participated in the inaugural
Last Chance Motorsports Pit Stop Challenge.
The finals were held on Sunday afternoon in
a tournament bracket format, with the PASS
North Series championship-winning team of
Benjamin Motorsports earning the victory and
the $300 first prize.
“I really want to thank everybody involved,
from Steve Park and Ricky Craven to our
sponsors Team EJP, Quirk Auto, Heluva Good!,
New England Racing Fuel and Mainley
Motorsports, for making this a great weekend
for Maine racing,” Perry said. “It was a
fantastic weekend with a lot for fans to see
and do, and we're already looking forward to
building up next year's Expo and making it
bigger and better than ever.” |
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The Heluva Good!
25 |
1. Mike Rowe
2. Bob Bahre
3. Ricky Craven
4. Andy Santerre
5. Jeff Taylor
6. Johnny Clark
7. Dave Dion
8. Dale Shaw
9. Ben Rowe
10. Ralph Nason
11. Kelly Moore
12. Brad Leighton
13. Stan Meserve |
14. Joe Bessey
15. Bub Bilodeau
16. Tom Mayberry
17. Tracy Gordon
18. Andy Cusack
19. Bobby Babb Jr.
20. John Phippen
21. Larry Gelinas
22. Dave MacMaster
23. Goodwin Hanaford
24. Al Hammond
25. Wayne Helliwell Jr. |
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England's Longest Continuously Running
Motorsports Trade Show To Celebrate Its 25th
Anniversary |
With track and series displays, industry
vendors, driver autograph sessions, seminars and
more, the Northeast Motorsports Expo returns to the
Augusta Civic Center from Jan. 11-13, 2013.
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series drivers Ricky Craven and Steve Park
are both scheduled to make appearances during the
weekend.
“We are fortunate to have the continued support of
Peter Prescott and his family
and employees at Team EJP,” said Expo
promoter Steve Perry, owner of the Mainely
Motorsports television show, who took over the show
for founders Tim and Kathy Attaya in 2009. “I felt
honored to be first approached a few years ago by
Tim, who called the show his 'baby,' and we continue
to add to the Expo's success.”
Craven, a Maine native
and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner
during his driving career, will participate in the
“Passing The Mic” seminar at the Expo. Currently a
popular member of ESPN's NASCAR coverage on
television, Craven should feel right at home
offering his opinion on a variety of topics related
to short-track racing today.
Park, who drove for the
late Dale Earnhardt, competed
in five different NASCAR divisions at New Hampshire
Motor Speedway during his career. He will be in the
New England Racing Fuel booth to sign autographs and
meet with fans during the Expo.
Friday night, January 11, marks perhaps the most
exciting night of the entire weekend. Beginning at 7
p.m., show organizers will reveal the
Heluva Good!Top 25
drivers and personalities in the 25-year history of
the Northeast Motorsports Expo as decided by a fan
vote.
“I really believe this is going to be our best Expo
yet,” Perry said. “We've got a great mix of drivers,
industry leaders, displays, seminars and interactive
events. There's something for everybody this year.
“A lot of people have stepped up to make this event
what it is, and I can't thank them enough.
Team EJP, Quirk Auto, Heluva
Good!, New England Racing Fuel and Mainely
Motorsports have all played large roles in
keeping the tradition that is the Northeast
Motorsports Expo going.”
In addition to the “Passing
The Mic,” which debuted at the Expo in 2012
as a roundtable discussion involving several
short-track racing media personalities, there will
be several seminars of interest for fans and team
members. One of the most highly-anticipated new
events is the Last Chance Motorsports Pit Stop
Challenge which encourages fans to try their hand at
completing an actual pit stop.
RETURN SPECIAL: Bring your
Adult ticket stub from Friday or Saturday and save
$3 off your admission to the show on Sunday. |
The Heluva Good!
25
For
the 25th edition of the Northeast Motorsports Expo
we
are going to showcase the 25 top contributors to
the sport over the 25 years of the show's existence.
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RICKY CRAVEN
Will appear at the Expo on Friday, January 11th and
will participate in the "PASSING THE MIC" seminar
on Friday at 8 PM. |
STEVE PARK
Will be appearing at the Expo on Friday and Saturday
courtesy of NEW ENGLAND RACING FUEL and
will participate in the "PASSING THE MIC" seminar
on Friday at 8 PM.
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| EXPO &
SEMINAR SCHEDULE |
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FRIDAY JANUARY 11th
6:00 PM - PIT STOP CHALLENGE
7:00 PM - HELUVA GOOD! 25
ANNOUNCEMENT
8:00 PM - PASSING THE MIC
"VOICES OF EXPERIENCE"
PANEL - RICKY CRAVEN - STEVE
PARK
SATURDAY JANUARY 12th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - QUIRK BODY
SHOP SEMINAR
12:00 PM - PIT STOP CHALLENGE
1:00 PM - SPOTTERS SEMINAR
2:30 PM - GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS
MARKETING
PRESENTED BY TEXAS ROADHOUSE
3:00 PM - PIT STOP CHALLENGE
4:00 PM - PASSING THE MIC
"THE MEDIA SPEAKS OUT"
PANEL - STEVE PERRY - KARL
FREDRICKSON -
TRAVIS BARRETT - MIKE TWIST - ANDY SANTERRE
6:00 PM - PIT STOP CHALLENGE
7:00 PM - MAINELY MOTORSPORTS
TAPING
SUNDAY JANUARY 13th
12:00 PM - PIT STOP CHALLENGE
FINALS
PRIZES AND AWARDS TO BE
PRESENTED AFTERWARDS |
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| Full Slate
Of Events Pack 25th Motorsports Expo |
AUGUSTA, Maine
– More than a dozen seminars and special
events, including a question and answer
session with two former NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series drivers, marks the quarter-century
anniversary of the Northeast Motorsports
Expo.
With track and series displays, industry
vendors, driver autograph sessions and more,
the Northeast Motorsports Expo returns to
the Augusta Civic Center from Jan. 11-13,
2013. Ricky Craven and
Steve Park – who each have Sprint Cup
Series wins on their New England-based
resumes – will participate in a “Passing The
Mic” seminar at 8 p.m. on the show's opening
night.
“We have a great lineup of events taking
place all weekend,” said Expo promoter Steve
Perry, owner of the Mainely Motorsports
television show. “There's something for
everybody, too – from fans to crew members
to drivers. I think this will be our best
Expo yet.”
There are two “Passing
The Mic” sessions scheduled for this
year's Expo after its debut in 2012. Craven,
currently a popular member of ESPN's NASCAR
coverage on television, and Park, who competed in five different
NASCAR divisions at New Hampshire Motor
Speedway, will provide expertise in
“Voices Of Experience”
on Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 PM. Park will
also be on hand at the New England Racing
Fuels booth throughout the weekend to sign
autographs and meet with fans.
A panel of New England media members will
once again participate in
“The Media Speaks Out” on Saturday, Jan. 12
at 4 PM. Perry, four-time NASCAR K&N
Pro Series East champion Andy Santerre, Karl
Fredrickson of Speedway Illustrated, Travis
Barrett of GWC Motorsports Marketing and
Mike Twist of Speed 51 are scheduled to be
part of the panel.
One of the most highly-anticipated new
events is the Last
Chance Motorsports Pit Stop Challenge
which encourages fans to try their hand at
completing an actual pit stop. Teams will be
entered in a race against the clock, with
the best teams of the entire weekend
squaring off in the finals on Sunday, Jan.
13 at noon.
New to the 2013 Northeast Motorsports Expo
are three seminars, including
“Grassroots
Motorsports Marketing” presented by
Texas Roadhouse and the
Northeast Mini Stock Tour. There will also
be a seminar for spotters and an
all-day body shop
seminar Saturday presented by Quirk Auto.
RETURN SPECIAL: Bring your
Adult ticket stub from Friday or Saturday and save
$3 off your admission to the show on
Sunday.
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2013
Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Vendors Displays Listing |
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2013 SPONSORS |
TEAM EJP RACING -
WEB
QUIRK AUTO GROUP -
WEB
NEW ENGLAND RACING FUEL -
WEB
MAINELY MOTORSPORTS -
WEB
PEP CLASSIC CARS -
WEB
RACING
ELECTRONICS -
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EXHIBITORS |
ACT TOUR - WEB
BEECH RIDGE MOTOR SPEEDWAY -
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BILL DIXON #33
CANAAN FAIR SPEEDWAY -
WEB
CENTRAL MAINE 1/4 SCALE TRACTOR PULLERS -
WEB
FANTASY SPEEDWAY -
WEB
FOLSOM MOTORSPORTS
GRANITE STATE PRO
STOCK SERIES -
WEB
ISMA SUPERMODIFIEDS -
WEB
MAINE HO SLOTCAR RACING CLUB
MAINE VINTAGE RACE CAR ASSOC. -
WEB
MX207 -
WEB
NELCAR LEGENDS - WEB
NEW ENGLAND
FOUR CYLINDER PRO STOCKS -
WEB
NEW ENGLAND REGION
SCCA -
WEB
NEW MEADOWS ICE RACING
ASSOCIATON -
WEB
NORTHEAST MINI STOCK TOUR -
WEB
OLLIE SILVA DISPLAY
PIT CREW CHALLENGE
ROSE MOTORSPORTS
SACO PATHFINDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB -
WEB
SAVE SPEED 4 THE TRACK -
WEB
SALT WORKS MOTOR CROSSING -
WEB
SPEEDWAY 95 PROMOTIONS INC. -
WEB
SPUD SPEEDWAY -
WEB
STAR SPEEDWAY -
WEB
THUNDERING VALLEY
RACEWAY INC. -
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VALENTI
MODIFIED RACING SERIES -
WEB
WEST COVE ICE RACING -
WEB
WICKED GOOD VINTAGE RACING ASSOC. -
WEB
WINTERPORT DRAGWAY -
WEB
WISCASSET
SPEEDWAY -
WEB |
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2013 VENDORS |
ACTION RACING
ATLANTIC COAST TRAILERS -
WEB
BABB PIT CARTS
BUTLER MACMASTER AUTOMOTIVE -
WEB
CASTLE PRODUCTS -
WEB
CRAZY HORSE RACING -
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FAST TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY
GRANITE STATE LEGEND CARS -
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K & A DISTRIBUTORS -
WEB
KNICK KNACK RACING COLLECTIBLES -
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LAST CHANCE MOTORSPORTS -
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LITTLE SHOP OF OURS -
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MMJ PROMOTIONS
NIGHTWATCH PROTECTION
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PAT'S FUDGE & CRAFTS
S + C SATELLITE ENTERTAINMENT LLC -
WEB
SPEEDWAY ILLUSTRATED -
WEB
TETREAULT
MICRO-REALITY RACING
TOWN FAIR TIRE -
WEB
UNIVERSITY of NORTHWESTERN OHIO -
MOTORSPORTS COLLEGE
WADDELL COMMUNICATIONS - RACING ELECTRONICS
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WEB
WAYNE ELSTON SPEED SHOP
WES PETTENGILL COLLECTIBLES
WYOTECH -
WEB |
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