Saunders rolls to ’95’ victory

HERMON – Ellsworth’s Andy Saunders capped a championship season with an impressive win in the final Pro Stock Feature at Speedway 95 Saturday night.

Saunders started in the back of the field and maneuvered to the front along the inside groove in the 35-lap event.

Town Hill’s John Phippen finished second with Surry’s Dwayne Overlock, Etna’s Mike Thomas and Hermon’s Dale Swoboda rounding out the top five.

Saunders claimed the points title by 132 points over runner-up Overlock. Stockton Springs’ Duane Seekins wound up third, 15 points behind Overlock.

OTHER SPEEDWAY 95 RESULTS

Limited sportsman: 1. Bernie Thayer (Hermon), 2. Rodney Brooks (Thomaston), 3. Paul White (Corinna), 4. Jason Thayer (Hermon), 5. Joey Doyon (Winterport); Super streets: 1. Mike Thayer (Hudson), 2. Keith Pierce (Hudson), 3. Steve Moulton (Glenburn), 4. Shane Phippen (Bar Harbor), 5. Alex Shaw (Hermon); Strictly street: 1. Andy Migliore (Pittsfield), 2. Derek Pearson (Glenburn), 3. Mike Lynch (Winterport), 4. Cliff Knight (Frankfort), 5. Joe Allen (Levant); Sport-fours: 1. Jason Dorr (Milford), 2. Ernie Wallace (Winterport), 3. Chad Ashey (Frankfort), 4. Duane Dunifer (Carmel), 5. Colin Arey II (Greenville); Mini-trucks: 1. Jim Robichaud (Orrington), 2. Darrin Doucette (Oakland), 3. Kris Watson (Hermon), 4. Jason Lancaster (Lagrange), 5. Roger Chipman (Milbridge).

Unity Raceway

At Unity Saturday, Deer Isle’s Matt Eaton expanded his points lead to 18 over Sidney’s Chris Thorne by posting his sixth Super sportsman feature triumph.

Morrill’s Jake O’Brien had finished second but his car failed the post-race inspection so he was disqualified.

Oakland’s Ricky Burgess Jr. became the runner-up and completing the top five were Thorne, Fairfield’s Joe Ritchey and North Vassalboro’s Ed Drake.

OTHER UNITY RESULTS

Pro stocks: 1. Gary Thorne (Sidney), 2. Randy Turner (Freedom), 3. Kris Huff (Orrington), 4. Gary Smith (Bangor), 5. Craig Anderson (China Village); Pro fours: 1. J.R. Gray (Orrington), 2. David Boyce (Waterville), 3. Brent Chase (Canaan), 4. Jesse Dodge Jr. (Fairfield), 5. Shane Smith (Sidney); Street stocks: 1. Dan Trask (Chelsea), 2. Mickey Landry (Madison), 3. Heath Hotham (China Village), 4. R.J. Austin (Norridgewock), 5. Chris Buzzell (Madison); Mini-stocks: 1. Seth Wills (Rome), 2. Bob Studley Jr. (Sidney), 3. Matt Picard (Unity), 4. Dan Somes (Sidney), 5. Chris Letourneau (Freedom); Mini-trucks: 1. Chad Dow (Fairfield), 2. Reggie Bickford (Oakland), 3. Clarence Whitman (China), 4. Mike Rackliff (Starks), 5. Bill Winter (Sidney)

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

At Scarborough Friday night, Troy Graffam of Sanford outdueled the rest of the field to take the checkered flag in the Wildcat feature.

Eight drivers began the feature just one point apart but the points champion won’t be determined until there is a complete check of the points and finishes.

Steve Benincasa finished second in Friday’s race; Dan Wink of North Berwick was third. Alfred’s Mike Nest and Saco’s Bobby Holly rounded out the top five.

OTHER BEECH RIDGE RESULTS

Pro Series: 1. David Oliver, Scarborough, 2. Jay Sands, Seabrook, N.H., 3. Alan Tardiff, Lyman, 4. Bobby Babb, Windham, 5. Dan McKeage, Gorham; Pro series II: 1. Jay Sands, Seabrook, N.H., 2. Dan McKeage, Gorham, 3. Bill Rodgers, Old Orchard Beach, 4. Treavor Sanborn, E. Parsonsfield, 5. Rick Frenette, Waterboro; Sport series: 1. Barney Boyle, Barrington, N.H., 2. Robert Norton, Limington, 3. Dana Gagnon, Lyman, 4. Mike Landry, Oakland, 5. Jason Larrabee, Raymond; Wildcat B: 1. Matt Hodgdon, Scarborough, 2. Mike Williams, Phippsburg, 3. Scott Berry, Kezar Falls, 4. Mark Flohr, Gorham, 5. Jesse Tolman, Old Orchard Beach; Trucks: 1. Wally Henderson, Litchfield, 2. Cole Watson, Naples, 3. Michael Roe, Kennebunkport, 4. Russel Boivin, Lyman, 5. Steve Coffin, Windham; Lightning Bugs: 1. Bill Dagese, Portland, 2. Frank Collins, Standish, 3. Laura Webster, Gorham, 4. Brian Beaulieu, Saco, 5. Phil Brackett, South Portland

Winterport Dragway

At Winterport Sunday, Don Barnes recorded a victory in the Super Pro/Pro final and Bill Cole of Lee finished second.

OTHER WINTERPORT RESULTS

Street Day: 1. Rick Wiseman (Blue Hill), 2. Robin Reynolds (Winterport); Super Pro/Pro Final: 1. Don Barnes (Calais), 2. Bill Cole (Lee); Super Pro Eliminator: 1. Don Barnes (Calais), 2. Marc Davenport (Bucksport); Pro Eliminator: 1. Bill Cole (Lee), 2. Joe Paluga (Bar Harbor); Bikes/Sleds Eliminator: 1. Paul Clark (Albion), 2. Ryan Mason (Ellsworth); Street Trophy: 1. Bob Reynolds (Winterport); 2. Dale Hustus (Searsport)