Photo by Brittany Hoyt
(GEARY, NB – May 16th, 2021) – Ryan Messer (Harvey, NB) shook the monkey off his back en route to the victory in the RE/MAX East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock 75 at Speedway 660 on Sunday. The former Pro Stock 250 winner, who has seen his share of bad luck in extended distance Pro Stock races over the past two seasons across the region, was quick all afternoon, controlling the field on a final 23 lap run to the checkered flag on Sunday. Messer was joined on the podium during the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener by former RE/MAX East Coast Elite Pro Stock track champions Dave O’Blenis (Boundary Creek, NB) and Lonnie Sommerville (Barnesville, NB).
The first and only caution flag of the 75-lap feature flew on Lap 52 when Ashton Tucker (Lyttleton, NB) developed mechanical issues while running in third. Tucker had won the last four major RE/MAX East Coast Elite Pro Stock races at Speedway 660 leading into Sunday, including the last two Pro Stock 250s. Tucker won his qualifying heat race to kick off the day in the 11-car field while Kevin Moore (Fredericton, NB) was victorious in the other.
Alexandra O’Blenis (Boundary Creek, NB) emerged as the winner in a wild finish to the Late Model Sportsman feature. O’Blenis was in third on the final lap when then leaders Luc McLaughlin (Geary, NB) and Courtney O’Blenis (Boundary Creek, NB) came together, opening the door for Alexandra to capitalize and drive on for the victory. Destiny Enkel (Darlings Island, NB) raced to a second place finish while McLaughlin was able to get across the finish of the 40-lap feature in third. Enkel and Richard Atkinson (Geary, NB) raced to the win in their respective heat races.
Nick Cudmore (Petitcodiac, NB) was awarded the DMR Auto Sales and Service Street Stock feature victory on Sunday afternoon at Speedway 660. In an action packed 30-laps of racing, Cudmore was able to hold off SpeedWeekend 2020 winner Riley Goodwin (McAdam, NB) and Darcy O’Neill (Miramichi, NB), who came off a Street Stock win less than 24 hours prior at Speedway Miramichi. Rick Cashol (Saint John, NB) had crossed the line first but did not pass post race technical inspection. Cudmore started off the day strong by winning his heat race. Michael Cormier (Grand-Barachois, NB) was victorious in the second heat.
The Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters saw BJ Gillespie (Harvey, NB) take home the feature win during the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener. Matt Martin (Geary, NB) and Randy Titus (French Lake, NB) raced to the podium in a caution littered race that was shortened to 10 laps. Twenty-four cars began the day with Gillespie, Titus and Ryan Bernard picking up qualifying heat wins.
Please note, all results are unofficial pending post race technical inspection and will be posted as official later in the week at Speedway660.com.
Speedway 660 is back in action with their first Saturday evening race of the season. The Saturday, May 29th card will feature point racing action in the Late Model Sportsman, DMR Auto Street Stock and Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters. Please note, due to travel restrictions, the Passione Flooring & Interiors East Coast Mini Stock Tour have deferred their season opener scheduled to take place at Speedway 660 on May 29th. Post time is 6:30pm.
For more information about events at Speedway 660, visit Speedway660.com, like @Speedway660 on Facebook or call the Speedway 660 Raceline at (506) 454-7223.
About Riverview Ford Lincoln:
Riverview Ford Lincoln Sales is the number one choice for all things Ford in Fredericton, NB and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re in the market for a new or quality pre-owned vehicle, servicing, parts or accessories, you’ll find everything you need along with the warmest of welcomes here at Riverview Ford Lincoln. Your complete satisfaction is our absolute priority, and that philosophy permeates through every aspect of our operation. Ford has what must be the most impressive lineup of new vehicles in its history available right now, and you’ll find them all here at Riverview Ford Lincoln. Visit them at 970 Hanwell Road, online at RiverviewFord.ca or call them at (506) 453-0400.
About Speedway 660:
Speedway 660 is one of Canada’s premier stock car racing facilities. Located in New Brunswick’s Fredericton region, it has attracted race teams and fans from the Maritimes, New England and Quebec since 1994. The Speedway 660 racing season runs from mid May until late September. SpeedWeekend, one of the most prestigious short track events in eastern North America, is the marquee event of the Speedway 660 season on Labour Day Weekend
