The Rehoboth
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SEPTEMBER 2012 Volume 24, no. 9
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13 th Annual Rehoboth Harvest Block Party
Sat. Sept. 15th Redway Plain, Rehoboth, MA
see page 48 for more info
THE SEEKONK 200 on September 29th A Race To Benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Providence
The SEEKONK 200 on Saturday September 29th combines the 200 year anniversary (1812) of the Town of Seekonk as an official birthday event, with a track walk to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Providence and 200 Laps of exciting racing at the Seekonk Speedway. The event features the Northeast Midget Association (NEMA), www.nemaracing. com in their showcase event The Boston Louie Memorial Classic with the cars and stars of NEMA (29 Laps) and their junior division the NEMA Lites (21Laps). Long time NASCAR competitor Ken Schrader is tentatively scheduled to compete in the Boston Louie Memorial Classic where legendary open wheel racer Bentley Warren will serve as the event Grand Marshall. Also appearing is the ground pounding fastest short track race cars in the world from the International Super Modified Association (ISMA), www.ISMASUPERS.com competing for 100 Laps. 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson, Jr. returns to defend his 2010 & 2011 victories at the Cement Palace. Last but certainly not least is a 50 Lap Street Stock Race with $1000 to win. This racing division is one of the most exciting divisions that compete at Seekonk Speedway and will also attract competitors from other race tracks throughout New England. The event will begin with a track walk to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Providence. Information & Forms are available at www.RMHProvidence.com, or in person at the Seekonk Town Clerk’s Office, 100 Peck St. Seekonk, MA. Last years event raised $15,000; we feel we can easily exceed that amount in 2012. We are expecting a return of “Jackie” the Pink Fire Truck from R.I. Pink Heals www.ripinktrucks.com continued on page 6...
ISMA’s podium finishers at Seekonk’s Racing Against Cancer 100 pose with race promoter. From left, Gary Sagar, race promoter, Russ Wood second place, winner, for the second year in row, Johnny Benson Jr and third place finisher Rob Summers. Photo By Jim Feeney