Calabrese surges for Charlie LaDuc Memorial Win

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WEST HAVEN, Vt.– Brian Calabrese won Saturday’s 54-lap, $2,000-to-win Charlie LaDuc Memorial for the Sunoco Sportsman Modifieds, leading the final 20 laps and locking himself in to the 2024 Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 in the process. He was joined in victory lane by fellow New Yorker Nick Brundige (limited), Matt Cram (novice), Eric Messier (mini stock) and Eric Leno (enduro).

Troy Audet and Kevin Chaffee led the 33-car field to green on Hulbert Supply Night for the last tune-up before this Sunday’s Vermont 200. Chaffee took the lead on the outside lane on a pretty fast racing surface that produced sub-20 second laps for nearly the entire race. The yellow flag was flown plenty in the 54-lap affair, testing Chaffee’s resolve early, but driver No. 8 was strong on every restart, maintaining the lead early. From the back, Josh Masterson and Vince Quenneville were on the move early, along with Payton Talbot. On lap 17, Chaffee surrendered the lead to Joey Scarborough, who was lightning-fast on the inside lane.

At the time, Calabrese, who started 6th, was only up to 5th, but with the extra-distance, there was no rush.  Scarborough led with Chaffee 2nd, seemingly content to ride for the middle point of the race. Scarborough’s biggest lead was .884 seconds at lap 25. Calabrese was then up to 4th., then slipped by Audet into 3rd a few laps later. On lap 33, he promoted himself to 2nd, fresh off a restart for an incident in turn one involving Tanner Siemons, Dave Camara, Billy Lussier and Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald. A lap later, car No. 21c was out front.

Scarborough hung right with him for the next five laps before Calabrese began to drive away. At the end of lap 54, Calabrese stood taller than anyone, with Scarborough 2nd, Chaffee 3rd, Audet 4th and LaDuc 5th. James Hanson had a great night in 6th with Josh Masterson 7th, Dominic Roselli 8th, Travis Green 9th and Justin Comes 10th.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Feature was won by Nick Brundige of Round Lake, N.Y. Brundige has been a multi-time winner in the limited division at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in 2024, including more than one occasion where he has passed more than 15 cars in a single feature to reach victory lane. He has also notched sportsman modified starts at Devil’s Bowl and Airborne Park in 2024. Brundige ran the bottom, leading all but the first few laps. He was paced by Adam Lafountain on the top, and Lafountain reeled Brundige in in the closing laps, but ran out of time and settled for 2nd. Gary English was 3rd. Kamden Duffy and Marty Hutchins completed the top-five.

In the Hoosier Racing Tire Novice Sportsman feature, Leicester’s Matt Cram earned his second-career feature win. Russ Farr and recent winner Jason Kerr were in the front row, but Cram was fast early from his 3rd starting position and was shown as the leader on only the second circuit. Raelin Dunham followed Cram to the front but wasn’t able to make a move for the lead. Cram sped off with the win. Dunham was 2nd with points leader Logan Denis 3rd. Aiden Benoure was 4th with Josh Bussino 5th.

Twenty-eight Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks signed in, with 21 cars transferring to the A-main. Eric Messier, from Hinesburg, again strapped in to the renumbered No. 68 car formerly driven by Ryan Patch and started 20th on the grid in the 15-lap affair. Messier moved up fast, securing a top-10 by lap six. Nine laps later, he snagged the lead from Damian Olden, who led laps 6 through 14, from his 3rd starting spot. Messier went on to win. Olden’s masterful run ended with a runner-up finish. Chris Sumner was 3rd with Jarrod Colburn 4th and points leader Brian Blake 5th. The B-feature was won by Cody Dion.

Another 50-lap, “wild and crazy” enduro capped off the night, with notorious enduro star Eric Leno bagging another win, good for $500. Brent Wilbur was 2nd and Cody Vermilyea was 3rd. Twenty-four cars entered.

Devil’s Bowl Speedways’ BIGGEST program of the year is BACK, this Saturday and Sunday August 31 and September 1. The 2024 edition of the Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200! Saturday features a full card of racing with the Sunoco Sportsman Modified non-winners’ shootout, plus “win and you’re in” for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman.  Full programs for mini stocks, crown vics and qualifying for the novice and mini sprint classes, all presented by Brown’s Quarried Slate and Farmstand!

The night ends with a 30-minute practice for the sportsman modifieds, plus a party in the camping area with music and a delicious chicken barbecue. Grandstand general admission for the whole weekend is just $25, kids 12 and under are free. Infield tailgating is available for $40 for the whole weekend. Pit passes are $45 (includes barbecue ticket). Camping passes are $30. All campers must have a valid camping pass displayed on the camper. The dry camping lot opens from 3PM to 7PM Friday night and reopens 9AM Saturday. Camping passes are valid until Monday morning.

OFFICIAL RESULTS – Devil’s Bowl Speedway

August 24, 2024 – Hulbert Supply Night

Sunoco Sportsman Modified Charlie LaDuc Memorial (54 laps)

  1. (6) Brian Calabrese, Johnstown, N.Y.
  2. (4) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, Vt.
  3. (2) Kevin Chaffee, Bradford, Vt.
  4. (1) Troy Audet, Bridport, Vt.
  5. (3) Tim LaDuc, Orwell, Vt.
  6. (10) James Hanson, Orwell, Vt.
  7. (15) Josh Masterson, Bristol, Vt.
  8. (8) Dominic Roselli, Monticello, N.Y.
  9. (14) Travis Green, Wallkill, N.Y.
  10. (7) Justin Comes, Fair Haven, Vt.
  11. (21) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, Vt.
  12. (26) Josh Sunn, White River Junction, Vt.
  13. (5) Tanner Siemons, Claremont, N.H.
  14. (17) Marty Kelly, III, North Bennington, Vt.
  15. (29) Brian Whittemore, Pittsford, Vt.
  16. (30) Jim Nalge, Scotia, N.Y.
  17. (24) Adam Piper, Leicester, Vt.
  18. (27) Shawn McPhee, Rutland, Vt.
  19. (28) Jeremy Tyrell, Amsterdam, N.Y.
  20. (16) Fire Swamp, Akwesasne, N.Y.
  21. (5) Dave Camara, Poultney, Vt.
  22. (13) Payton Talbot, South New Berlin, N.Y.
  23. (12) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, Vt.
  24. (22) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
  25. (19) Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Gansevoort, N.Y.
  26. (23) Brent Warren, Salisbury, Vt.
  27. (11) Bruce Loomis, Salem, N.Y.
  28. (33) Bubba McPhee, Rutland, Vt.
  29. (25) Frankie Hoard, III, Manchester, Vt.
  30. (9) Randy Ryan, Orwell, Vt.
  31. (20) Jimmy Ryan, Whiting, Vt.
  32. (32) Pat Miner, Monkton, Vt.
  33. (31) AJ Munger, Benson Landing, Vt.

Did not start: Josh Leclaire

O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Feature (25 laps)

  1. (3) Nick Brundige, Round Lake, N.Y.
  2. (2) Adam Lafountain, Starksboro, Vt.
  3. (10) Gary English, Salisbury, Vt.
  4. (6) Kamden Duffy, Richmond, N.H.
  5. (12) Marty Hutchins, Poultney, Vt.
  6. (1) COdy O’Brien, Springfield, Vt.
  7. (17) Alex Layn, New Haven, Vt.
  8. (5) Boomer Patterson, Milton, Vt.
  9. (13) Billy Duprey, Hydeville, Vt.
  10. (16) Eric Shaw, Wells, Vt.
  11. (11) Justin Lilly, Castleton, Vt.
  12. (8) Kyle Kerr, Shoreham. Vt.
  13. (14) Scott Towslee, Manchester, Vt.
  14. (18) Freddie Little, Salisbury, Vt.
  15. (7) Steve Miller, Vergennes, Vt.
  16. (20) Tyler Travis, Hartland, Vt.
  17. (19) Bob Kilburn, Fair Haven, Vt.
  18. (21) Derrick Counter, Leicester, Vt.
  19. (4) William Lussier, Jr., Fair Haven, Vt.

Did not start: Michael Clark, Katrina Leclaire

Hoosier Racing Tire Novice Sportsman Feature (20 laps)

  1. (3) Matt Cram, Leicester, Vt.
  2. (6) Raelin Dunham, Queensbury, N.Y.
  3. (8) Logan Denis, Whiting, Vt.
  4. (4) Aiden Benoure, Salisbury, Vt.
  5. (5) Josh Bussino, Fair Haven, Vt.
  6. (7) Matt Wade, Fair Haven, Vt.
  7. (10) Keegan Tabor, Randolph, Vt.
  8. (9) Randy Edson, Orwell, Vt.
  9. (1) Russ Farr, Granville, N.Y.
  10. (11) Winston Forbes, Brandon, Vt.
  11. (2) Jason Kerr, Shoreham, Vt.

Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stock A- Feature (15 laps)

  1. (20) Eric Messier, Hinesburg, Vt.
  2. (3) Damian Olden, Rutland, Vt.
  3. (12) Chris Sumner, East Middlebury, Vt.
  4. (8) Jarrod Colburn, Rutland, Vt.
  5. (16) Brian Blake, Cornwall, Vt.
  6. (9) Ronnie Alger, Orwell, Vt.
  7. (18) Griff Mahoney, Benson, Vt.
  8. (7) Jakobee Alger, Orwell, Vt.
  9. (10) Adam Stewart, Benson, Vt.
  10. (2) Tim Robinson, Center Rutland, Vt.
  11. (19) Ryan Patch. Rutland, Vt.
  12. (15) Richard Fleury, Poultney, Vt.
  13. (21) Austin McKirryher, Proctor, Vt.
  14. (4) Mark Mahoney, Brandon, Vt.
  15. (17) Jeremy Brownell, Greenwich, N.Y.
  16. (6) Cody Vanguilder, Rutland, Vt.
  17. (1) Kyle Jordan, Benson, Vt.
  18. (5) Willie Rice, Poultney, Vt.
  19. (13) Chris Charbonneau, Rutland, Vt.
  20. (14) Adam Mahoney, Whitehall, N.Y.
  21. (11) Anthony Johnson, Sandgate, Vt.

Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stock B Feature (6 laps)

  1. (1) Cody Dion, Rutland, Vt.
  2. (2) Chris Hewitt, Pittsford, Vt.
  3. (5) Jerry Jordan, Sr., Benson, Vt.
  4. (4) Quinton Bishop, Whiting, Vt.
  5. (3) James Murray, Proctor, Vt.
  6. (6) Thomas Cram , Rutland, Vt.

Did not start: Luke Marcheski

Enduro (50 laps)

  1. Eric Leno
  2. Brent Wilbur
  3. Cody Vermilyea
  4. Ian Sweeney
  5. JP Corrow
  6. Maverick Mitchell
  7. Shane Wood
  8. Jeremy Brownell, Jr.
  9. Grant Scram
  10. Brody Hamel
  11. Caleb Sprague
  12. Jakobee Alger
  13. Noah Woodbury
  14. Justin Colomb
  15. Dave Macdonough
  16. Josh Parker
  17. Allen Pashley
  18. Kyle Bradley
  19. Jerritt Patch
  20. Chandler Sumner
  21. Dan Desforges
  22. Tim LaDuc
  23. Andrew Lopes
  24. Eric Messier

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