MVRCA HAS A NEW ADDRESS !!
MAINE VINTAGE RACE CAR ASSOCIATION
24 SOKOKIS RD
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
EMAIL: MAINEVINTAGERACE@GMAIL.COM
MVRCA NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
VINTAGE RACERS ROUNDTABLE
Welcome to “Vintage Racers Round Table“, presented by Maine Vintage Race Car Association and Lincoln County TV. Join hosts Ken Minott and Pete Silva as they get together with many of Maine racing legends to trade a few stories and talk about their amazing careers. The 1-hour program will initially air on LCTV channel 7 in the midcoast region as well as online at www.lctv.org Or watch here on the YouTube link below. Stay tuned for more info on this and other upcoming episodes. A big thank you to Larry Sidelinger and LCTV for making this happen.
VINTAGE RACERS ROUNDTABLE – EPISODE #19
- Pete Silva and guest cohost Ken Lane are back with Episode 19 of the Vintage Racers Roundtable. The guys get together with one of the most successful and outspoken racers of our generation – “Racin’ Ralph Nason, along with his son Ronnie Nason and longtime friend Bobby Lindsey
UNITY RACEWAY'S 76th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & HALL OF FAME
Twisted Thoughts w/ Mike Twist
When you grow up on a farm, there is good chance that you will become a farmer. When your father owns an Insurance agency, you might end up selling insurance as a career. If your Dad is a plumber, your vocation could be to follow in those footsteps.
So when your father, mother and grandfather are all racers who have won countless events and championships between them, it stands to reason that you might just become a winning race car driver.
In the case of Dan McKeage, Jr., that is true…and then some.
McKeage was voted as the Maine Racing Hall of Fame Driver of the Year for 2024. The accomplishments that earned him that honor were amazing.
Wiscasset Speedway in coastal Maine was McKeage’s racing home in 2024. His family had their roots planted firmly at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, but when that facility closed in 2021, his family adopted Wiscasset as their new place to race….
MVRCA VINTAGE VIDEO VAULT
SOME VIDEOS COURTESY OF CLASSIC NORTHEAST AUTO RACING
BEECH RIDGE MOTOR SPEEDWAY - JUNE 10. 2000
VIDEO / PHOTO OF THE WEEK
FROM PAIGE WOODS OF “MAINE’S LOST SPEEDWAYS”
Beech Ridge Speedway. JB McConnell on his grader with the oiler and roller behind him. In addition to my post yesterday, I mentioned the clay would ripple when it was a hot sunny day.. this is the piece of equipment that was used to fix that! When Steve Pellerin and I were discussing this photo, he pointed out you can see the holes on the track. Although this isn’t the usual “action shot” photo.. this is an important part of racing that JB McConnell did for many years. He prepped the track for cars to race around. Many thanks to JB McConnell for his tireless contributions not only to Beech Ridge, but many other tracks he had his hand in as well, at one time or another. Photo from Steve Pellerin collection
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
MVRCA President Ken Minott
Welcome
In order for MVRCA to succeed, we need new people – not just as members, but people to get involved and help. The expression “many hands make light work” holds true in this case as well. Even if you’re only able to help for just one event or appearance, we encourage you to take the leap and contact us. We’re looking for Class A truck drivers, electricians, and carpenters to help with our mobile museum. We’re looking for people to help catalog and categorize thousands of photos and artifacts. And, we are looking for people to help us at the increasing number of public appearances to greet fans and set up displays. My philosophy has always been to find good people and then find a place where they fit best. Whether you were involved in motorsports, are currently involved in motorsports, or have loved motorsports from the stands, there is a place for you in MVRCA. I encourage you to contact me today at kmwiscassetspeedway.com and find out how and where to get involved. Thank you all, and I look forward to getting to work!
– Ken Minott
Maine Vintage Mobile Museum
Come explore Maine’s racing history with ever changing exhibits showcasing vintage cars, race suits & helmets, photos, souvenir programs, novelties and more. Check the MVRCA calendar to see where we’ll be next
Our Mission
Preserve the history of motorsports in Maine through the preservation of race vehicles, photos, trophies, movies, and other related items. …Present exhibits to the public. …Document vintage racecars in Maine. …Honor men and women who have been involved in the sport by creating and establishing a Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame. …Construct the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame to preserve history for generations to come.
