b>WINDSOR, CT. The worlds largest purpose built indoor motorcycle facility hosted New England's first ever dirt track race. Months of negations and design time came together as 133 entries greeted the fresh clay. Professional and amateur riders came from as far away as Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.
The first race tested the waters with a mix of Karts, small quads and motorcycles. The Karts and quads worked the track in beautifully and their full program was run from start to finish beginning at 11:00. The bikes then practiced with great reviews from everyone. The track produced some awesome racing in almost every class. Passing was easily done with a wide groove all day long. Overall, the first event was a success from all involved. The competitors loved it. Over 400 enthusiastic fans were cheering, the track owner was impressed and most importantly, Sideways Promotions is very excited to bring a show of this quality indoors where weather is not a factor.
This is the first race in 20 years that Sideways Promotions didn't have to watch the weather channel the night before! To make the next events even more fan friendly, we are adjusting the program. The Karts and quads will run in the afternoon and a motorcycle program in the evening. The motorcycle program will be inverted starting the heats and features with the Open Premier Class and working down to the smaller classes. Between the Dunkin Donuts, Blimpie Subs and Doogies for refreshments plus two motorcycle shops on the premises the Mototown indoor races are the place to be March 24th and April 28th.
Kenny Coolbeth, riding his Bettencourt's Honda 450, took home first place cash in the two pro classes. Even though he won he had to work for it in the Open Premier. Kenny was fifth on lap one and showed why he is National #1. The race track had just been turned over and the King used every line possible to get to the front. Kenny's Bettencourt teammate flying Bryan McKenna was the bridesmaid behind Kenny in both classes. The wily old veteran Roger Durkee showed he can still mix it up with them youngsters finishing 3rd in the 250 + Pro class.
The vintage class had Greg Bastek on his immaculate XL350 Honda beating out a cool variety of Yamaha, Triumphs and I think even a BSA. The riders, who came from all over the Northeast were as colorful as the bikes they rode.
The 85cc class was another hot event. Shane Fallon got the hole shot and led for a lap before Alex Thibeault passed him after his usual slow start. Roger Durkee's nephew Travis Reidy finished 3rd.
The Senior B class had entries from 5 states, but Fred Berryman from Plymouth, MA came out on top of the bump fest. The passing was typical indoor bull ring racing. Inside, outside with an occasional bounce off the plywood barriers, it had it all. Burt Legary, motocrosser turned dirttracker finished 2nd with Joe Medas, Fred's buddy in 3rd.
Mototown USA 2/18/07
50cc Stock
1st Nazarius Vasquez , Newburg, NY PW50
2nd Ryan Roof , Spofford, NH Honda Huskey
3rd Madelyn Roof , Swanzey, NH
K3
1st #24 Ryan Swartz , St. Johnsville, NY 1st K1
2nd #8 CJ Lombardo , Danbury, CT 1st K3
3rd #11 Robby Spino , Sheldon, CT 2nd K3
4th #50 Jason Lavalley , Cummington, MA
5th #4 Jamie Frenier , Chesterfield, MA 3rd K1
50cc Mod
1st Gabriel Vasquez , Newburg ,NY
2nd CJ McAdams , Plymouth, MA
3rd Dylan Almony , Parkton, MD
70-90cc 4 Stroke Beginner
1st Bobby Bettencourt , W Bridgewater, MA Honda
K4
1st #46 Kenny Johnson , Bethany,CT
2nd #76 Joe Fogarasi , Columbia, CT
3rd #88 Andrew Savage , Somers, CT
4th #8 LJ Lomabardo , 1st K5
5th #23 Mike Iouino 3rd K5
50cc Stock Quad
1st Joey Dyckman , Poughkeesie, NY Bombardier
2nd Evan Purdy , Mahopac, NY Polaris
70-90cc Mod Quad
1st Nick Dyckman , Poughkeepsie, NY
2nd Shane Purdy , Mahopac, NY Polaris
3rd Ethan Pearson , Walis, MA
110cc Super Mod Quad
1st Seth Padlia , Walden, NY
2nd Eric Scalone , Fish Kill, NY
3rd Nick Dyckman , Poughkeepsie, NY
Beginner Stock Blaster
1st Eric Scalone , Fish Kill, NY Yamaha
2nd Seth Pacella , Walden, NY Yamaha
Adult 100
1st Dick Mitchell , Bolton, MA Honda
2nd Chris Young , Queens, NY Yamaha
3rd Oaky O'Connor , Monson, MA Honda
Sportsman
1st Tom Connell , Port Jarvis, NY Honda
2nd Dalton Winklen , Freeland, MD Yamaha
3rd Sean Harvey Jr , N Grovedale CT Honda
85cc
1st Alex Thibealt , Phillipston, MA
2nd Shane Fallon , Leominste,r MA
3rd Travis Reidy , Dudley, MA
Dino
1st Don Prevost , Newington, CT Rotax
2nd Hugh Mackie , New York, NY BSA
3rd Jim Durkee , Dudley, MA Honda
125 AM
1st Chris Young , Queens, NY Yamaha
2nd Lorenzo Grippo , Katonah, NY Suzuki
3rd Tito Damakinis , Katonah, NY Suzuki
65cc
1st Harland Heldebrand , Milford, NH
2nd Dylan Almony , Parkton, MD
3rd CJ McAdam , Plymouth, MA
Senior A
1st Hopper , Moosup, CT Rotax
2nd Andy Morano , Clintondale, NY Yamaha
3rd LesVadnais , Keene, NH Honda
Senior B
1st Fred Berryman , Plymouth, MA Honda
2nd Burt Ligary , Lebanon, CT Honda
3rd Joe Medas , Taunton, MA Honda
Quick Chix
1st Tracie Marcie , Bristol, CT Honda
2nd Bridget Meurin , Plymouth, MA Honda
250 AM
1st Asa Irish , Carver, MA Honda
2nd Connor LaFrance , Wilton, NY Honda
3rd Matt Fallon , Leominster, MA Honda
Vintage
1st Greg Bastek , Seymour, CT
2nd Hugh Macki , New York, NY
3rd Zack Tucker , New York, NY
Open AM
1st Dalton Winkler , Freelund, ME
2nd Doug Armstrong , Milford, PA
3rd Jason Vayo , Plymouth, MA Honda
250+ Open
1st Kenny Coolbeth , Warren, CT Honda
2nd Bryan McKenna , Plymouth, MA Honda
3rd Roger Durkee , Dudley, MA Honda
Open Premier
1st Kenny Coolbeth , Warren, CT Honda
2nd Bryan McKenna , Plymouth, MA Honda
3rd Terry Finkle , Danbury, CT YZ
4th Ray Legary , Hampden, MA Yamaha
5th Roger Durkee , Dudley, MA Honda
6th Andy Morano , Clintondale, NY Roatx
7th Toby Stacy , N Worcester, NY Honda
