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Tyler Whittemore and Joey Scarborough Score Saturday Night Victories at Devils Bowl

West Haven, VT-The Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprints took center stage Saturday night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway with a “Mini Sprint Special,” on a picture-perfect evening for dirt track racing in the Green Mountain State. The competition was tightly contested in every division, making it a thrilling night for the fans.
The Mini Sprints raced three 10-lap segments, with the driver accumulating the best overall average earning the first-place trophy. Pittsford, Vermont’s Tyler Whittemore enjoyed the best night of his career as he claimed the checkered flag in two of the three segments to capture the top spot on the podium. Veteran Scott Bachand dominated the first segment with Carm Isabella second, John Smith third, Quinn Quenneville fourth, and Levi Cram fifth. A sixth-place run by Whittemore put him behind the eight ball, but he was not to be denied. Wins by Whittemore in segments two and three sparked his rally for the overall victory. Rounding out the event standings were Scott Bachand, Alex Reed, John Smith, and Trevor Jaques.
Defending track champion Joey Scarborugh survived an intense duel with Tanner Siemons to earn his first win of the season in the 30-lap Sunoco Sportsman Modified feature. Scarborough and Siemons led the field to the green flag, with Scarborough nabbing the early lead. Siemons powered around Scarborough on an early restart and stayed at the front of the pack until a red flag period created by a multi-car incident in turn one. When racing resumed, Siemons wasn’t done yet. He stuck his nose inside of Scarborough several times over the final 15 circuits but could not complete the pass. Vince Quenneville drove around the track comfortably in the third spot. Jimmy Ryan came out on top of an exciting fight with AJ Munger and Dave Camara to place fourth. Kevin Chaffee charged from the 17th spot on the grid to complete the top five and win the Elmo’s Pit Stop Hard Charger award and $100.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman 25-lap feature was a battle of attrition with a slew of cars involved in incidents and falling by the wayside. None of that concerned Cody O’Brien, who fired from the pole position and was never challenged for a flag-to-flag victory. O’Brien led the first four circuits before a massive eight-car pileup in turn four turned on the caution lights. After the carnage was cleared, O’Brien went back to work, leading the rest of the laps to secure the seemingly easy win. “Fast” Freddie Little also had a good car and had several shots at O’Brien on a slew of restarts, but the 27X Butch Jelly-inspired car was too stout. The best race was taking place behind the top two as William Lussier, Don Williams, William Duprey, and Bobbi Hults jockeyed for position. Little crossed the line second, Lussier was third, Williams fourth, and Trevor Hurlburt fifth. William Lussier picked up the Next Play Performance Hard Charger award and $50.

Two-time Mini Sprint champion Gage Provencher roared from the ninth starting spot to take the lead in the final stages and drove to victory lane to score his first career win in the Northern Refrigeration Novice Sportsman Modified feature. Chris Sumner sprang from the first row to lead the first three laps, but Gavin Fleury was on the move from the eighth starting position. After caution on lap four, Fleury took the top spot and seemed in control. Meanwhile, Provencher was clearly sitting on a quick hot rod as he picked off car after car. On lap 14, the young wheelman known as “Pig Boy” wrestled the lead away from Fleury and drove away to collect the hardware. Fleury held on for second place. Rookie Chris Pierce continued to impress as he drove from 14th to third. Mark McGinnis and Matt Little rounded out the top five.
In the Mini Stock Low Handicap feature Gerard Jordan Jr. showed patience as he took advantage of others’ misfortune to capture his first win of the season. Quinton Bishop led the early laps and did his best to hold on despite smoke bellowing from the tailpipe of his entry for several laps. After Bishop faded, Jayde Pope briefly assumed the lead until mechanical issues ruined his chances. With problems hindering his competitors, Jordan Jr. stormed to the front and kept second-place Ron Alger at an arm’s length to claim the checkers. Mike Fleury was third, Andrew Bordeau fourth, and Nick Mellotti fifth.
In the Mini Stock High Handicap feature, last week’s winner, Chris Charboneau, appeared destined to make it two in a row, but Jeremy Brownell Jr. had other plans. Brownell Jr. ducked a late-race crash to park his car in victory lane, holding off a hard-charging Brandon Osher. Brian Blake led the first four trips around the speedway before Charboneau stripped the top spot from him. After being tapped from behind and making a remarkable save on lap 12, Brownell Jr. established control and staved off the challenge from Osher, who had passed Charboneau for the runner-up position. Chaboneau placed third, Tyler Bell fourth, and Jeremy Brownell fifth.
James Norton outlasted a stellar group of 25 entries to win the first Enduro Series race of 2026, a 50-lap affair. Regular contenders Dan Desforges and Tim LaDuc seemed to be the early favorites, but both fell victim to issues with their cars. Walter Scram navigated his way through the field to spend some time on the point before Norton took charge. Norton had to hold his breath when he blew a right rear tire out of turn four coming to the checkers, but he was able to glide to the finish line several lengths ahead of Maverick Mitchell.
One of the marquee events of the summer rolls into Devil’s Bowl with the annual Northeast Crate Nationals two-day show on Memorial Day weekend.The DirtCar 358 Modifieds will headline the schedule on Saturday, with the Sportsman going 100 laps for $5,000 on Sunday. The Limited Sportsman, Novice Sportsman, 500cc Mini Sprints, Mini Stocks, and Crown Vics will also be in action. Grandstand admission is $20, Infield $30 and Kids 12 and under are admitted free. Pit Passes are $45. All passes are good for the entire weekend. Grandstands open at 5:30 pm. Racing begins at 7 pm both nights.

Official Results-” Mini Sprint Special” Night

Saturday, May 16th

Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprint Special (3 10-lap segments)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (10) Tyler Whittemore Pittsford, VT
2. (8) Scott Bachand St Albans, VT
3. (7) Alex Reed Proctor, VT
4. (6) John Smith Poultney, VT
5. (9) Trevor Jaques Milton, VT
6. (4) Quinn Quenneville Brandon, VT
7. (3) Tommy Kasuba Castleton, VT
8. (5) Jenna Zak Schuylerville, NY
9. (1) Levi Cram Leicester, VT
10. (2) Carm Isabella Ballston Spa, NY
11. (12) Aiden Wade Clarendon, VT
12. (11) Kevin Smith Brandon, VT

Sunoco Sportsman Modified Feature (30 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (2) Joey Scarborough Brandon, VT
2. (1) Tanner Siemons Orford, NH
3. (3) Vince Quenneville Brandon, VT
4. (9) Jim Ryan Whiting, VT
5. (17) Kevin Chaffee Bradford, VT
6. (8) Frankie Hoard III Manchester Center, VT
7. (11) A.J. Munger Benson, VT
8. (7) Dave Camara Poultney, VT
9. (18) Justin Comes Fair Haven, VT
10. (4) Billy Lussier Fair Haven, VT
11. (6) Marty Kelly III Bennington, VT
12. (12) Johnny Bruno Orlando, FL
13. (14) Scott Towslee Manchester, VT
14. (13) Josh Sunn White River Junction, VT
15. (21) Brent Warren Salisbury, VT
16. (16) Josh Masterson Bristol, VT -
17. (19) Alex Palmer-Sawyer Cambridge, NY
18. (5) Adam Piper Leicester, VT
19. (24) Eric Shaw Wells, VT
20. (22) Marty Hutchins Poultney, VT
21. (20) Josh Leclaire Bomoseen, VT
22. (10) Randy Ryan Orwell, VT
23. (15) Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald Gansevoort, NY
24. (23) Bruce Loomis Salem, NY
    Results unofficial pending further technical inspection

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

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (1) Cody O'Brien Peru, NY
2. (2) Freddie Little Salisbury, VT
3. (16) William Lussier Jr Fair Haven, VT
4. (4) Don Williams Ripton, VT
5. (12) Trevor Hurlburt Bomoseen, VT
6. (6) Bobbi Hults Castleton, VT
7. (18) Adam Lafountain Starksboro, VT
8. (7) Tyler Travis Hartland, VT
9. (14) Joshua Patterson Milton, VT
10. (19) Aiden Benoure Bristol, VT
11. (11) Logan Denis Whiting, VT
12. (17) Derrick Counter Leicester, VT
13. (20) Bob Kilburn Fair Haven, VT
14. (5) Matthew Wade Fair Haven, VT
15. (15) Alex Layn New Haven, VT
16. (8) William Duprey Hydeville, VT
17. (9) Kamden Duffy Richmond, NH
18. (10) Kyle Kerr Shoreham, VT
19. (21) Russell Farr III Middle Granville, NY
20. (3) Anthony Ryan Benson, VT
21. (22) Brogan Roberts Fletcher, VT
22. (13) Gary English Salisbury, VT
    Results unofficial pending further technical inspection

Northern Refrigeration Novice Sportsman Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (9) Gage Provencher Bridport, VT
2. (8) Gavin Fleury
3. (14) Christopher Pierce Orford, NH
4. (6) Mark McGinnis Rutland, VT
5. (4) Matt Little Salisbury, VT
6. (2) Chris Sumner East Middlebury, VT
7. (16) Rob Steele Bomoseen, VT
8. (11) Ben Williams Brandon, VT
9. (13) Jon Jordan Benson, VT
10. (3) James McLellan Wells, VT
11. (10) Jakobee Alger Orwell, VT
12. (15) Jason Kerr Shoreham, VT
13. (7) Rob Steves Orwell, VT
14. (1) Eric Dingman Corinth, NY
15. (5) Corey Landry Hudson, NY
16. (12) Jim Mattison Queensbury, NY

Mini Stock Low Handicap Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (6) Gerard Jordan Jr Benson, VT
2. (2) Ron Alger Orwell, VT
3. (8) Richard Fleury Poultney, VT
4. (11) Andrew Bordeau Dannemora, NY
5. (3) Nicholas Melotti Mendon, VT
6. (7) David Labarge South Glens Falls, NY
7. (1) Quinton Bishop Whiting, VT
8. (9) Jayde Pope Fair Haven, VT
9. (5) Vincent Kendall Rutland, VT
10. (10) Chandler Sumner Ripton, VT
11. (4) William Hewitt Castleton, VT
    DNS Christopher Hewitt Pittsford, VT

Mini Stock High Handicap Feature

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1 (8) Jeremy Brownell Jr Greenwich, NY
2 (12) Brandon Osher Peru, NY
3 (4) Chris Charboneau Rutland, VT
4 (10) Tyler Bell Peru, NY
5 (11) Jeremy Brownell Greenwich, NY
6 (13) Glenn Engstrom Peru, NY
7 (15) Kaleb Shepard Vergennes, VT
8 (1) Brian Blake Cornwall, VT
9 (14) Cody Young Chazy, NY
10 (2) Shane Wood West Haven, VT
11 (7) Cody Dion Rutland, VT
12 (3) Adam Stewart Benson, VT
13 (16) Christopher Hewitt Pittsford, VT
14 (9) Damian Olden Rutland, VT
15 (6) Joe Warren Plattsburgh, NY
16 (5) Bob Wood Whiting, VT

Enduro Series (50 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (9) James Norton Essex, VT
   2. (19) Maverick Mitchell Benson, VT
   3. (17) Walter Scram Berne, NY
   4. (11) Ryan Custonguay West Haven, VT
   5. (7) Eric Davis-Sicard Sheldon, VT
   6. (13) George Wanner West Haven, VT
   7. (5) Andrew Lopes West Haven, VT
   8. (16) Zeb Provost Plattsburgh, NY
   9. (20) Jeritt Patch Rutland, VT
   10. (3) Cody Seaver Fair Haven, VT
   11. (18) Rylee Norton Essex, VT
2. (22) Trevor Jaques Milton, VT
3. (4) Raymond Pinney Pittsford, VT
4. (14) Jay Lanza West Haven, VT
5. (24) Tim LaDuc Orwell, VT
6. (15) Harry West Plattsburgh, NY
7. (1) Kody Vermilyea West Haven, VT
8. (2) Dan Desforges West Haven, VT
9. (23) Tyler Bell Peru, NY
10. (25) Craig Baptie West Haven, VT
11. (10) Josh Pilon Plattsburgh, NY
12. (6) Justin Faford Westminster, MA
13. (8) Jonathan Brown West Chazy, NY
14. (12) Bob Bathalon West Haven, VT
15. (25) Jeremiah Colomb Castleton, VT

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