HALL OF FAME BANQUET TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame banquet. This year we are honoring 6 individuals who have had a significant and lasting impact on the history of Maine motorsports. The banquet will be held Saturday, November 1st at the Augusta Civic Center. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now.
MVRCA HAS A NEW MAILING ADDRESS !!
MAINE VINTAGE RACE CAR ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 184
BATH, ME 04530
EMAIL: MAINEVINTAGERACE@GMAIL.COM
MVRCA NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
VINTAGE RACERS ROUNDTABLE
VINTAGE RACERS ROUNDTABLE
We’re back with the next episode of the Vintage Racers Roundtable – a production of MVRCA and LCTV. This time Pete Silva & guest host Paige Woods get together with Wiscasset Speedway owners Richard & Vanessa Jordan. Plus Ken Minott jumps over to the other side of the table to talk about his long tenure as track announcer / promoter.
UNITY RACEWAY'S 76th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & HALL OF FAME
MVRCA VINTAGE VIDEO VAULT
SOME VIDEOS COURTESY OF CLASSIC NORTHEAST AUTO RACING
WISCASSET SPEEDWAY / ACT MOTOR SUPPLY COASTAL 100 - JUNE 7. 1987
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.
