Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races race teams are full speed ahead, as the 2018 winter race season is full throttle, headed into the second Points race of the season @ Snodeo ’18, hosted by Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club on January 20th!; Presented by 1st Rate Bait, Casella Waste Systems, JM Brown General Contractors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Quirk Auto Group and Mission Trailers.
The Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} continues to add active members to the organization, after the initial race, who will be battling for positions in the 14 various points related divisions, with a $2,000.00 Points Fund, lingering at the finish line! This week’s race will be the third straight season that the Vintage & Kids Endurance Races are offered by the weekend event – Snodeo ’18, hosted by the largest snowmobile club in Maine…..it’s awesome that Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour has been invited to these several new venues throughout the State, during the Inaugural winter snowmobile race season. VVCS is Maine’s only organized racing series, providing Vintage & Kids Endurance Races, while offering 15 various racing divisions for competitors from ages 4 years old up to 50+ years.
Tame the Track Tour organizers have partnered with Rock Maple Racing Cross Country {RMR XC} Officials & Race Teams to offer the doubleheader race event at the Steven A Bean Municipal Airport in Rangeley, Maine, for the second time in the early winter snowmobile season.
“The VVCS division of the Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour seems to be shaping up very well for the ’18 season with snowmobile races in Sherman, Rangeley, Bangor, Stratton-Eustis, Skowhegan, the 2nd Annual Squeeze the Throttle race in Hermon and the Mega Meltdown in Caribou to conclude the year.” Series organizer: Jere Humphrey said. “The last couple races of the year with have a new & unique complexity – “racing under the lights” at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club venue and a Live Band during the races in Caribou. Tame the Track Tour was able to join forces with RMR XC again this season, to offer some exciting doubleheader races. Rave X Motorsports will partner with VVCS during the Polar Blast, to bring some awesome snowmobile stunts and action packed afternoon of vintage and kids racing
To learn more about Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races and keep track of your favorite racers, follow us www.tametracktour.com.
While the sport of snowmobile cross country and vintage racing is growing in numbers, the organizers are proud to offer this winter snowmobile racing venue for the third consecutive season. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour is extremely excited to be a huge part of this community event, that is very well supported by many local business owners, both near & far.
As the teams are departing and headed back to the Interstate, they are invited to stop into Moose Alley for presentation of the Awards Presentation, and show Good Sportsmanship for your peers.
“The racers that take advantage of the annual membership status will be contending for a Championship, in hopes to be declared the Champion of one of the 14 racing divisions. Race officials have worked aggressively to be able to offer a full-fledged snowmobile Series with a schedule that fills up many weekends through the winter months, here in the Pine Tree State of Maine
Race teams that have registered and verbally committed to attending the long awaited Adrenaline Rush Reunion Snowmobile Race, which is second race of the season for most racers, proves to have some thrilling side by side racing action to keep you entertained!!! Jake Radzik from Sutton, Massachusetts who achieved huge success at the Tame the Track Snowmobile Races last season, claims “can’t wait to get back behind the handlebars, and hope to compete for a Title.”
JM Brown Racing of the greater Bangor area has high hopes to put Polaris on the podium, pre-registering 8 different drivers in various classes, from the Teens Open clear up through the Masters 50 division.
The Yamaha based; Eldridge family has big intentions to bring hardware and titles back to the State of New Hampshire. Shawn Martin, refuses to put the helmet down, while awaiting circle track stock car season, and will once again be competing, readying his snowmobile for the traditional 1 Lunger 100.
Danika Lockhart, whom missed the Season Opener in Sherman, due to racing with Rock Maple, threatens to enter the competition in the Women’s Open division and battle her way back to the front for the Championship!
Several other competitive teams will be at the Adrenaline Rush Reunion looking for the Checkered flag; can Ryan Sullivan continue his winning streak & make it three straight weeks of his winning ways in the Single Cylinder Stock division?? Come out on January 20th, registration is from 7 am thru 9:30 am, with racing getting underway @ 11am.
After having heavy rain last week, the track conditions are still acceptable for the “Adrenaline Rush Reunion” despite Mother Nature. Piles of excessive snow were stockpiled for occasions like this. Special Thanks to Jonny Wakefield , Lee Libby and others for preparing the course for this great event. Can’t count the days quick enough, til we strap on the helmets again.
Lastly, Tame the Track Tour would like to take this opportunity to THANK our extended list of business event sponsors who made this snowmobile racing event possible, along with the various Vicious Vintage Championship Series Sponsors who support ALL the races provided in 2018.
Hope to see everyone at the races throughout the winter months, cheering on your favorite teams & racer
For additional information, please feel free to LIKE & SHARE our social media page – Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races
SEASON OPENER
Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races organizers are ready for the “drop of the green flag” on the 2K18 winter race season; Presented by 1st Rate Bait, American Loggers Fire Suppression, Casella Waste Systems, JM Brown General Contractors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Quirk Auto Group and Varney Insurance Agency
The Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} is only weeks away from busting out of the trailers and onto the many new tracks, highlighting several new venues throughout the State, during the Inaugural winter snowmobile race season. VVCS is Maine’s only organized racing series, providing Vintage & Kids Endurance Races, while offering 15 various racing divisions for competitors from ages 4 years old up to 50+ years.
Tame the Track Tour organizers have partnered with Rock Maple Racing Cross Country {RMR XC} Officials & Race Teams to offer the doubleheader Season Opener at Gould Mountain Farms in Sherman, Maine. Despite the change of venue, merely to expand our racing program for our loyal supporters and dedicated race teams, this with be the second straight appearance of RMR XC to the area, yet the first venue offering both a closed course for the Vintage & Kids & a challenging 6.5 mile racecourse for the cross country competitors
“The VVCS division of the Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour seems to be shaping up very well for the ’18 season with snowmobile races in Sherman, Rangeley, Bangor, Stratton-Eustis, Skowhegan and the 2nd Annual Squeeze the Throttle race in Hermon to conclude the year,” series organizer: Jere Humphrey said. “The last race of the year with have a new & unique complexity – “racing under the lights”. Tame the Track Tour will also join forces again on January 20th @ the Snodeo with RMR XC for the second doubleheader race event of the season. Rave X Motorsports will partner with VVCS during the Polar Blast, to bring some awesome snowmobile stunts and action packed afternoon of vintage and kids racing.
To learn more about Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races and keep track of your favorite racers, follow us www.tametracktour.com.
Gould Mountain Farms along with Gould Mountain Maple; owned & operated by Steve & Sandra Gould, is an ideal location for this remarkable snowmobile race, located at 94 Gould Road in Sherman, Maine. Gould Farms is 700+ acres of endless scenic, woods and fields, on a private lot, with only one access road in & out of the Katahdin region property. The landowners are unfamiliar with the sport of snowmobile racing, but are generous enough to lend their beautiful property for the avid snowmobile race teams will be a fantastic site for the Season Opener labelled as the “Push the Limits”. Sandra has promised to provide some very unique maple syrup additions to the concession menu. Steve owns his own grooming equipment which will definitely make for a fantastic and fast racecourse.
While the sport of snowmobile cross country and vintage racing is unfamiliar to the landowners, Steve & Sandra are extremely excited to be a huge part of this community event, that is very well supported by many local business owners, both near & far.
With Gould Mountain Farms having an access road right through the center of the unlimited property, the organizers will offer two separate racecourses, uniquely set up with the Vintage & Kids Endurance racetrack, shaped like a gingerbread figure on the left side of Gould Road and a 6.5 mile cross country track on the other or right side of the road. Spectators and race teams alike will be situated between both race layouts, within walking distance of the snack shack, and able to see the side by side snowmobile racing simultaneously, all afternoon long on January 6th starting at 10 am.
Sherman area is fairly easy to access off I95 Exit 264 North, with the race venue situated merely 11 miles away, as the teams are departing and headed back to the Interstate, they are invited to stop into M&D Bear’s Den in Benedicta for the Awards Presentation.
“The newly found venue has the perfect opportunity and layout of the land to enable Tame the Track Tour organizers and volunteers, along with Rock Maple Racing to offer an undescribable season opener for our race teams, sponsors, families and fans,” Humphrey described.
“The racers that take advantage of the annual membership status will be contending for a Championship, in hopes to be declared the Champion of one of the 14 racing divisions. Race officials have worked aggressively to be able to offer a full fledged snowmobile Series with a schedule that fills up many weekends through the winter months, here in the Pine Tree State of Maine.
Race teams have registered and verbally committed to attending the long awaited Push the Limits Snowmobile Race season opener to get 2K18 underway! Jake Radzik from Sutton, Massachusetts who achieved huge success at the Tame the Track Snowmobile Races last season, claims “can’t wait to get back behind the handlebars, and hope to compete for a Title.”
JM Brown Racing of the greater Bangor area has high hopes to put Polaris on the podium, pre-registering 8 different drivers in various classes, from the Teens Open clear up through the Masters 50 division.
After having heavy snowfall last season at this time, Mother Nature is keeping us guessing while we count the days til we strap on the helmets again. If the weather conditions, which are always unpredictable, are unsatisfactory – the race will be postponed until March 17th.
Lastly, Tame the Track Tour would like to take this opportunity to THANK our extended list of business event sponsors who made this snowmobile racing event possible, along with the various Vicious Vintage Championship Series Sponsors who support ALL the races provided in 2018.
Hope to see everyone at the races throughout the winter months, cheering on your favorite teams & racers.
For additional information, please feel free to LIKE & SHARE our social media page – Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races
Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races race teams are full speed ahead, as the 2018 winter race season is full throttle, headed into the fourth Series Points race of the season @ Polar Blast ’18, hosted by Arnold Trail Snowmobile Club on February 10th!; Presented by 1st Rate Bait, Casella Waste Systems, JM Brown General Contractors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Quirk Auto Group and Mission Trailers.
The Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} continues to add active members to the organization, after the initial race, who will be battling for positions in the 14 various points related divisions, with a $2,000.00 Points Fund, lingering at the finish line! This week’s race will be the Inaugural season that the Vintage & Kids Endurance Races are offered by the weekend event – Polar Blast, hosted by one of the largest snowmobile clubs in Maine…..it’s awesome that Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour has been invited to these several new venues throughout the State, during the Inaugural winter snowmobile race season. VVCS is Maine’s only organized racing series, providing Vintage & Kids Endurance Races, while offering 15 various racing divisions for competitors from ages 4 years old up to 50+ years.
Tame the Track Tour organizers have partnered with Rock Maple Racing Cross Country {RMR XC} Officials & Race Teams to offer the doubleheader race events at a couple different venues throughout the 2K18 winter racing season.
“The VVCS division of the Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour seems to be shaping up very well for the ’18 season with snowmobile races in Sherman, Rangeley, Bangor, Stratton-Eustis, Skowhegan, the 2nd Annual Squeeze the Throttle race in Hermon and the Mega Meltdown in Caribou to conclude the year.” Series organizer: Jere Humphrey said. “The last couple races of the year with have a new & unique complexity – “racing under the lights” at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club venue, along with Snowbikes and a Live Band during the races in Caribou. Tame the Track Tour was able to join forces with Get Er Done Raceway & Motorsports in Skowhegan to offer a Triple Crown three race mini series, with a separate points championship. At this time, there is still one race remaining on March 10th. Rave X Motorsports show was scheduled for Polar Blast, but unfortunately had to be cancelled due to lack of conditions, which has always offered some awesome snowmobile stunts.
To learn more about Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races and keep track of your favorite racers, follow us www.tametracktour.com.
While the sport of snowmobile cross country and vintage racing is growing in numbers, the organizers are proud to offer this winter snowmobile racing venue for the third consecutive season. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour is extremely excited to be a huge part of this community event, that is very well supported by many local business owners, both near & far.
As the teams are departing and headed back to the Interstate, they are invited to stop into Stratton Plaza Lounge for presentation of the Awards Presentation, and show Good Sportsmanship for your peers.
“The racers that take advantage of the annual membership status will be contending for a Championship, in hopes to be declared the Champion of one of the 14 racing divisions. Race officials have worked aggressively to be able to offer a full-fledged snowmobile Series with a schedule that fills up many weekends through the winter months, here in the Pine Tree State of Maine.
Race teams that have registered and verbally committed to attending the long awaited “First or Last” at the Polar Blast Snowmobile Race, which is sixth consecutive race of the season for most racers, proves to have some thrilling side by side racing action to keep you entertained!!! Justin Hartford from New Hampshire who has made a name for himself at the Tame the Track Snowmobile Races, is searching for multiple titles, after missing the Season Opener, but has finished on the podium ever since joining the snowmobile racing organization.
His younger siblings: Haley & Riley are both very competitive in the 120 Improved & Modified divisions, piloting the #326 & #789 through traffic to the checkered flag!
The Gould family of the Dexter area has high hopes to put Arctic Cat on the podium, pre-registering 3-4 different drivers in various classes, from the Womens Open clear up through the Masters 50 division.
The Yamaha based; Eldridge family has big intentions to bring hardware and titles back to the State of New Hampshire. Shawn Martin, refuses to put the helmet down, while awaiting circle track stock car season, and will once again be competing, readying his snowmobile for the traditional 1 Lunger 100.
Several other competitive teams will be at the Polar Blast looking for the Checkered flag; can Ryan Sullivan re-establish his winning streak, after tough luck in Rangeley, after starting the season with three straight wins in the Single Cylinder Stock division?? Come out on February 10th, registration is from 7 am thru 9:30 am, with racing getting underway @ 11am.
After having few snow storms last week, the track conditions are looking great for the “First or Last” race venue at Quincy Field, with some great banked corners on the half mile track, groomed to perfection, by Danny Barker of Sugarloaf. Can’t count the days quick enough, til we strap on the helmets again.
Lastly, Tame the Track Tour would like to take this opportunity to THANK our extended list of business event sponsors who made this snowmobile racing event possible, along with the various Vicious Vintage Championship Series Sponsors who support ALL the races provided in 2018.
Hope to see everyone at the races throughout the winter months, cheering on your favorite teams & racers.
For additional information, please feel free to LIKE & SHARE our social media page – Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races
RACE RESULTS : “First or Last” Polar Blast Vintage & Kids Endurance Races – February 10th, 2018
Kids 120cc Stock –
Carly Polvenien: Hebron, Maine
Cayleigh Rose: Turner, Maine
Aubrey Keaton: Stratton, Maine
Kids 120cc Improved ---
Riley Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Emmett Walker: New Vineyard, Maine
Ben Ciampa: Mt Vernon, Maine
Kids 120cc Modified ---
Emmett Walker: New Vineyard, Maine
Evan Witham: Levant, Maine
Riley Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Kids 200 Stock ---
Jayce Rose: Skowhegan, Maine
Emmett Walker: New Vineyard, Maine
Teens Open ---
Cole Valley: Ossipee Valley, NH
Caleb Morris: Turner, Maine
Jonathan Jordan, Jr: Kingfield, Maine
Womens Open ---
Krysti Leach: Beverly, Massachusetts
Hanna Valley: Center Ossipee Valley, NH
Heidi Dunn: Mt Vernon, Maine
Masters 50 ---
Derek Gould: Dexter, Maine
Calvin Rose, Sr: Turner, Maine
Jere Humphrey: Houlton, Maine
Single Stock Group A {1974 & older}---
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Ryan Sullivan: Auburn, Maine
Single Stock Group B {1975-85}
Caleb Morris: Turner, Maine
Mike Eldridge: Ossipee, NH
Ryan Sullivan: Auburn, Maine
Single Modified –
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
Mike Eldridge: Ossipee, NH
Caleb Morris: Turner, Maine
340 Stock ---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Timothy Leach: Naples, Maine
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
340 Modified ---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Dalton Varney: Effingham, NH
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
440 Stock ---
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Timothy Leach: Naples, Maine
440 Modified ---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Dalton Varney: Effingham, NH
IFS Stock {up to 92}---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Derek Gould: Dexter, Maine
Special Event ---340 Dash for Cash – 34 Laps -- $134.00 Winner Take All
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races race teams are full speed ahead, as the 2018 winter race season is full throttle, recently completed the fourth Series Points race of the season @ Polar Blast ’18, hosted by Arnold Trail Snowmobile Club on February 10th!; Presented by 1st Rate Bait, Casella Waste Systems, JM Brown General Contractors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Quirk Auto Group and Mission Trailers.
The Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} continues to add active members to the organization, after the initial race, who will be battling for positions in the 14 various points related divisions, with a $2,000.00 Points Fund, lingering at the finish line! This week’s race was the Inaugural snowmobile race that the Vintage & Kids Endurance Races are offered by the weekend event – Polar Blast, hosted by one of the largest snowmobile clubs in Maine…..it’s awesome that Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour has been invited to these several new venues throughout the State, during the Inaugural winter snowmobile race season. VVCS is Maine’s only organized racing series, providing Vintage & Kids Endurance Races, while offering 15 various racing divisions for competitors from ages 4 years old up to 50+ years.
“The VVCS division of the Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour seems to be shaping up very well for the ’18 season with snowmobile races in Sherman, Rangeley, Bangor, Stratton-Eustis, Skowhegan, the 2nd Annual Squeeze the Throttle race in Hermon and the Mega Meltdown in Caribou to conclude the year.” Series organizer: Jere Humphrey said. “The last couple races of the year with have a new & unique complexity – “racing under the lights” at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club venue, along with Snowbikes and a Live Band during the races in Caribou. Tame the Track Tour was able to join forces with Get Er Done Raceway & Motorsports in Skowhegan to offer a Triple Crown three race mini series, with a separate points championship. At this time, there is still one race remaining on March 10th.
To learn more about Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races and keep track of your favorite racers, follow us www.tametracktour.com.
While the sport of snowmobile cross country and vintage racing is growing in numbers, the organizers are proud to offer this winter snowmobile racing venue for the third consecutive season. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour is extremely excited to be a huge part of this community event, that is very well supported by many local business owners, both near & far.
The racers that take advantage of the annual membership status will be contending for a Championship, in hopes to be declared the Champion of one of the 14 racing divisions. Race officials have worked aggressively to be able to offer a full-fledged snowmobile Series with a schedule that fills up many weekends through the winter months, here in the Pine Tree State of Maine.
Come out on February 24th, March 3rd and March 17th for our remaining three point series races of 2K18, which will be held in Skowhegan, Hermon & Caribou respectively. Registration is from 7 am thru 9:30 am, with racing getting underway @ 11am.
After having the season opener and six consecutive weeks of racing between the two Points Series offered by Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour – Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} and the 3C mini series {Chase Checkers Championship}, the race teams have a much deserved week off from snowmobile racing. Can’t count the days quick enough, til we strap on the helmets again.
With that being said, would like to give you followers an “unofficial” update on the Points Standings, with four of the seven races completed. Is your favorite driver in the “hunt” for a Championship Title in ’18??
Kids 120cc Stock ---
Cayleigh Rose 125 points Turner, Maine
Kids 120cc Improved ---
Emmett Walker 155 points New Vineyard, Maine
Riley Hartford 130 points Wolfeboro, NH
Jayce Rose 114 points Skowhegan, Maine
Kids 120cc Modified ---
Evan Witham 181 points Levant, Maine
Emmett Walker 165 points New Vineyard, Maine
Riley Hartford 118 points Wolfeboro, NH
Kids 200 Stock ---
Jayce Rose 95 points Skowhegan, Maine
Emmett Walker 82 points New Vineyard, Maine
Teens Open ---
Damien Doughty 125 points Knox, Maine
Austin Witham 121 points Levant, Maine
Womens Open ---
MacKenzie Gould 106 points Dexter, Maine
Heidi Dunn 91 points Mt Vernon, Maine
Danika Lockhart 64 points Belfast, Maine
Masters 50 ---
Derek Gould 193 points Dexter, Maine
Jere Humphrey 185 points Houlton, Maine
David Rudnicki 52 points Bangor, Maine
Single Cylinder Stock: Group A ---
Ryan Sullivan 183 points Auburn, Maine
Daytona Gould 144 points Dexter, Maine
Mike Morris 115 points Turner, Maine
Single Cylinder Stock: Group B ---
Ryan Sullivan 178 points Auburn, Maine
Mike Eldridge 133 points Ossippee, NH
Daytona Gould 92 points Dexter, Maine
Single Cylinder Modified ---
Mike Morris 119 points Turner, Maine
Adam Polvenien 100 points Hebron, Maine
Shawn Berry 58 points Center Ossipee, NH
340 Stock ---
Rob Doughty 138 points Knox, Maine
Justin Hartford 126 points Wolfeboro, NH
Ben Eldridge 117 points Effinsham, NH
340 Modified ---
Shane Grindle 138 points Belfast, Maine
Justin Hartford 121 points Wolfeboro, NH
Tim Eldridge 71 points Ossipee, NH {out season injured}
440 Stock ---
Daytona Gould 166 points Dexter, Maine
Rob Doughty 140 points Knox, Maine
Lucas Nast 68 points Jefferson, NH
440 Modified ---
Daytona Gould 142 points Dexter, Maine
Lucas Nast 128 points Jefferson, NH
Shane Grindle 120 points Belfast, Maine
IFS Stock ---
Daytona Gould 145 points Dexter, Maine
Derek Gould 110 points Dexter, Maine
Justin Hartford 105 points Wolfeboro, NH
** Please remember that at the end of the complete winter snowmobile racing season, 5 bonus points per event attended are applied to your performance points, to determine the Championship contenders, as outlined in the Rules & Guidelines of the organization.
Lastly, Tame the Track Tour would like to take this opportunity to THANK our extended list of business event sponsors who made this snowmobile racing event possible, along with the various Vicious Vintage Championship Series Sponsors who support ALL the races provided in 2018.
Hope to see everyone at the races throughout the winter months, cheering on your favorite teams & racers
For additional information, please feel free to LIKE & SHARE our social media page – Tame the Track TourSnowmobile Races
Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races race teams have been full speed ahead since the initial race on January 6th in Sherman, Maine, as the 2018 winter race season was full throttle, offering ten races with 7 of which were point caliber venues, offer a span of eleven weekends. Mega Meltdown was the grand finale Vintage & Kids Endurance race of ’18, hosted by the fine folks @Northern Maine Brewing Company on March 17th in Caribou, Maine! Presented by 1st Rate Bait, Casella Waste Systems, JM Brown General Contractors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Quirk Auto Group and Mission Trailers.
The race venue proceeds were in conjunction with Brian’s Ride Cancer Foundation which is directly associated with Cary Medical Center. Prior to the snowmobile fundraising event, $45,000 dollars have been currently raised with $32,000.00 of which has helped local County personnel with their medical needs, battling Cancer in honor of Brian Caldwell. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour was able to add to those incredible figures with a donation of $2,475.00 raised directly through snowmobile racing entry fees at the Mega Meltdown!
The Vicious Vintage Championship Series {VVCS} continues to add active competitors to the organization, after the initial race, who battling for positions in the 15 various points related divisions, with a $3,100.00 Purse Fund, lingering at the finish line! This week’s race will be the first Vintage snowmobile associated race in the Caribou area since 2010, and the most Northern race offered by Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour that has offered races from Rangeley to Caribou in 2K18. It was an honor to merge with Brian’s Ride Cancer Foundation for this race, which brought 24 additional participants to join our regular race teams. Organizers believe it’s awesome that Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour has been invited to these several new venues throughout the State, during the Inaugural winter snowmobile race season. VVCS is Maine’s only organized racing series, providing Vintage & Kids Endurance Races, while offering 15 various racing divisions for competitors from ages 4 years old up to 50+ years.
Despite the many miles in between the racers hometowns and the geographical location of the race venue in Caribou, Maine the Mega Meltdown entertained the hundreds of fans with some thrilling side by side snowmobile racing, with the third highest number of class entries with 145 total snowmobile entries, which has been a hectic, but awesome winter racing season. Tame the Track Snowmobile improved from last year, by bumping their registration numbers up to 127.4 average per event, after 2017 average of 106.
To learn more about Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races and keep track of your favorite racers, follow us www.tametracktour.com. or visit our facebook page Tame the Track Tour Snowmobile Races
While the sport of snowmobile cross country and vintage racing is growing in numbers, the organizers are proud to offer this winter snowmobile racing program for the third consecutive season, and especially to expand to Caribou, Maine. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tour was extremely excited to be a huge part of this community event, that is very well supported by many local business owners, both near & far.
“The racers that took advantage of the annual membership status were contending for a Championship, in hopes to be declared the Champion of one of the 15 racing divisions. Race officials have worked aggressively to be able to offer a full-fledged snowmobile Series with a schedule that fills up many weekends through the winter months, here in the Pine Tree State of Maine. There will be another $2500.00 minimum awarded at the Awards & Appreciation Night on April 14th in Bangor, Maine for the Points Fund offered to drivers.
Several competitive teams were at the Mega Meltdown looking for the Checkered flag as many tight points battles were on the line, as reported last week. The Teens Open looked like a runaway for Damien Doughty walking away with the qualifying heat {coming into the race with a 187-185 points lead}, yet Caleb Morris rebounded and collected the checkered flag in the extended lap feature event. Double points were awarded to all active VVCS members for their performances at the Mega Meltdown.
Next season, organizers might recommend changing the title of the race, as the temperatures were very brisk with the cold wind. Several spectators still lined the fences, catching the thrills & spills along with some exciting snowmobile racing!
After having few snow storms last week and the assistance of both the Limestone Snow Hawks & Caribou Snowmobile Club groomers, the track conditions were looking great for the “Mega Meltdown” race venue at Northern Maine Brewing Company, with some great banked corners on the half mile track, groomed to perfection, by Jerry & Adam Williams and Gary Marquis any his staff. Despite the track being precisely measured to 28’ wide, the track came down to a one lane track, making passing very adventurous for the drivers. The track surface glazed over slightly, prior to the race due to the drop in outside temperatures, over the last couple days. Drivers that were the most successful in their respective qualifying heat races and 18 lap features had their work cut out for them, managing the seven various corners on the course.
Below is a listing of the “unofficial” results of the Mega Meltdown for all racing divisions-----------
Kids 120cc Stock –
Kaleb Patridge: Dover Foxcroft, Maine {only third race of year}
Cayleigh Rose: Turner, Maine
Trenton Hanscom: Benton, Maine {“Dad, I won money!”} first podium of season
Kids 120cc Improved ---
Riley Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Gage Theriault: Limestone, Maine
Ben Ciampa: Mt Vernon, Maine
Kids 120cc Modified ---
Riley Hartford: Wolfeboro, Maine
Jack Faulkner: Levant, Maine
Kaden Rose: Skowhegan, Maine
Kids 200 Stock ---
Jayce Rose: Skowhegan, Maine
Emmett Walker: New Vineyard, Maine
Teens Open ---
Caleb Morris: Turner, Maine
Damien Doughty: Knox, Maine
Hanna Valley: Ossipee Valley, NH { driver for brother who broke ankle racing}
Womens Open ---
Alley Ripley: Center Ossipee Valley, NH
Heidi Dunn: Mt Vernon, Maine
Mackie Gould: Dexter, Maine
Masters 50 ---
Derek Gould: Dexter, Maine {won every race in ‘18}
Calvin Rose, Sr: Turner, Maine
Rodney Soucy: Grand Isle, Maine
Single Stock Group A {1974 & older}---
Ryan Sullivan: Auburn, Maine
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Brian Craig: Turner, Maine
Single Stock Group B {1975-85}
Cody Craig: Turner, Maine
Mike Eldridge: Ossipee, NH
Ryan Sullivan: Auburn, Maine
Single Modified –
Caleb Morris: Turner, Maine
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
Cody Craig: Turner, Maine
340 Stock ---
Rob Doughty: Know, Maine
Ben Eldridge: Effinsham, NH
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
340 Modified ---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Brian Gendreau: Madawaska, Maine
Mike Morris: Turner, Maine
440 Stock ---
Daytona Gould: Dexter, Maine
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Darren Doughty: Knox, Maine
440 Modified ---
Matt Weeks: Carmel, Maine
Shawn Berry: Center Ossipee, NH
Dawson Eldridge: AR Ossipee, NH
IFS Stock {up to 92}---
Justin Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Derek Gould: Dexter, Maine
Stephen St Peter: Woodland, Maine
Special Event ---Brian’s Bracket Challenge – Single Elimination Bracketology –1 single lap –
$150.00 Winner Take All Matt Weeks: Carmel, Maine Runner- Up: Jerry Williams: Limestone, Maine
Special Contingency Awards – Willette’s Automotive Holeshots $25.00 bonus money each division
Kids 120 Modified--- Riley Hartford: Wolfeboro, NH
Single Cylinder Stock--- Ryan Sullivan: Auburn, Maine
Teens Open--- Christian Hanscom: Benton, Maine
340 Stock & Modified--- Justin Hartford; Wolfeboro, NH
440 Stock--- Damien Doughty: Knox, Maine
440 Modified--- Matt Weeks: Carmel, Maine
IFS Stock---Cody Thibodeau: Woodland, Maine
