SEEKONK SPEEDWAY

All-Time Division Leaders Thru 2007

Compiled by Kevin Boucher , John Hall & Todd Baptista for Seekonk Speedway

The Pro Stock Division

Seekonk’s top tier division since 1984, the full-bodied class was divined by founder D. Anthony Venditti in 1978.

 

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Rick Martin,  56 wins
  2. Wayne Dion,  43 wins
  3. Vinnie Annarummo, 38 wins
  4. Fred Astle, Jr., 23 wins
  5. Dick Houlihan,  23 wins
  6. Jim Wilkins, Jr., 23 wins
  7. David Darling, 21 wins          
  8. Norm Holden  18 wins
  9. Bobby Tripp, 18 wins
  10. Johnny Tripp, 18 wins
  11. Carl “Bugs” Stevens, 13 wins
  12. Chad Chace, 13 wins

 

Most wins in one season:

Three tied with seven: Leo Cleary (1986), Wayne Dion (2002), Chad Chace (1998), David Darling (2007)

 

Winning percentage, season:

1. David Darling, 41.2% (7 wins, 17 starts), 2007

2. Leo Cleary, 36.8% (7 wins/19 starts), 1986

3. Wayne Dion, 36.8% (7 wins/19 starts), 2002

 

Most Consecutive Wins:

Five drivers tied with three:

Norm Holden (1985), Leo Cleary (1986), Rick Martin (1995-6), Chad Chace (1998), Wayne Dion (2002), Fred Astle Jr (2008)

 

Most Championships:

  1. Vinnie Annarummo, 5, (1990, 1992, 1993, 2004, 2005)
  2. Rick Martin, 4, (1991, 1996, 1998, 1999)
  3. Norm Holden, 3, (1984-1986)

     

The Late Model Division

The Late Model division had served as the second tier Sportsman class from 1991-2003.  Previously known as the Charger division, it succeeded the old Cadet/B ranks in 1980. This data comprises all races from 1980 to present.

 

 

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Fred Astle, Jr., 28 wins
  2. Gerry DeGasparre, 25wins
  3. Glenn Lawton, 21 wins
  4. Rick Hanatow, Jr., 20 wins
  5. T om Scully, Sr., 15 wins
  6. Dennis Dupuis, 15 wins     
  7. Kenny Spencer, 12 wins
  8. James Lawrence, 11 wins
  9. Glen Young, 10 wins

 

Four drivers tied with 9 wins each (Chad Chace, Bobby Leclerc, Ray Souliere, and Bob Stockel)

Most wins in one season:

  1. Rick Hanatow, Jr., 10 wins, 1992
  2. Ray Souliere, 9 wins, 1988
  3. Deke Astle, Jr., 6 wins, 1981

Fred Astle, Jr., 6 wins, 1982

Fred Astle, Jr., 6 wins, 1986

 

Most Championships:

  1. Rick Hanatow, Jr., 3, (1990-1992)
  2. James Lawrence, 3, (1998, 2000, 2001)
  3. Gerry DeGasparre, Jr. 3 (2003, 2006, 2007)

 

The Sport Truck Division

A class of four and eight-cylinder racing pickups, the Sport Trucks first appeared at Seekonk in 1995.

 

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Ray Souliere, 27 wins
  2. Mike Cavallaro, 25 wins
  3. Billy Clarke, 17 wins
  4. Mike Brightman, 11 wins

           Stan Sherman, 11 wins

           Brian Clarke, 11 wins

     7.  Chad Hancock, 10 wins

 

Most wins in one season:

  1. Billy Clarke, 9 wins, 1995
  2. Ray Souliere, 8 wins, 1996
  3. Mike Cavallaro, 7 wins, 2005
  4. Mike Cavallaro, 7 wins, 2006
  5. Adam Murphy, 7 wins, 2007

 

Most Championships:

  1. Brian Clarke, 3, (2000, 2001, 2005)
  2. Bill Flint, 2, (1998-9)
  3. Mike Cavallaro, 2, (2006-7)

 

The Street Stock Division

Seekonk’s Street Stock division has been a part of the weekly action since 1985.  Previously, the track hosted a Street division in 1971 and from 1974-1980.  This data comprises all years.

 

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Scott Serydynski, 19 wins
  2. Ray Souliere, 18 wins
  3. Bob Bettencourt Jr 16 wins
  4. Jim Silvia, 15 wins

      5.  Stacey Moulton, 14 wins

      6.  Frank Carpenter, 11 wins

      7.   Ron Vandal, 10 wins

            Peter Roda, 10 wins

           Dick Cavallaro, 10 wins           

 

Most wins in one season:

  1. Ray Souliere, 10 wins, 1980
  2. Ron Oliver, 7 wins, 1971
  3. Frank Carpenter, 7 wins, 1975
  4. Stacey Moulton, 6 wins, 1999
  5. Dick Cavallaro, 6 wins, 2001

 

Most Championships:

Eight drivers tied with 2: Ray Souliere (1979-80), Rick Hanatow, Jr. (1986, 88), Jim Proulx (1990-1), Matt Dewey (1994-5), Rusty Bryant (1996-7), Bob Bettencourt (1998-99), Al Clements IV (2005-6), Sparky Arsenault (2002, 2007)

 

The Pure Stock Division

Begun as the “Pro Enduro” entry-level division in 2005, the Pure Stocks competed in ten races in 2006.

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Randy Arruda, 7 wins
  2. Bill Chouinard, 7 wins

Mark Boisvert, 3 wins

Scott Cestodio, 4 wins

Amy Arsenault, 3 wins

John Yagmin, 3 wins

 

 

Seekonk Youth Racing Association

Evolved from the Mini-Cup and Baby Grand divisions that raced at Seekonk in 2000, the Seekonk Youth Racing Association was established in 2001.  The SYRA class, which is open to competitors between the ages of 10 and 18, was divided into the 750 and 600 restrictor plate divisions in 2003.

 

All-Time Feature Winners

  1. Chris Robinson, 23 wins
  2. Zach Tucan, 19 wins
  3. Nick Ribbe, 10 wins
  4. Matthew Burke, 8 wins
  5. Bobby Alberti, 7 wins

 

Most wins in one season:

  1. Chris Robinson, 12 wins, 2005
  2. Zach Tucan, 9 wins, 2005
  3. Josh Lima, 6 wins, 2001

 

Seekonk Speedway’s All-Time Feature Winners (Compiled with assistance from John Hall)

  1. George Summers, 71 wins
  2. Rick Martin, 58 wins
  3. Wayne Dion, 57 wins
  4. Ray Souliere, 54 wins
  5. Fred Astle, Jr., 50 wins
  6. Vinnie Annarummo 46 wins
  7. Carl “Bugs” Stevens 44 wins
  8. Dick Houlihan, 44 wins 
  9. Dave Humphrey, 39 wins
  10. Bob Sprague, 37 wins
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Most Wins, Single Season:

  1. George Summers, 14, Class A/Modified, 1974
  2. Chris Robinson, 12, SYRA, 2005
  3. Eddie Casterline, 11, Midget, 1946
  4. Ralph “Hop” Harrington, 11, Sportsman/A and B divisions, 1957
  5. Dave Banville, 11, Formula Four, 1994
  6. George Ponte, 10, B division, 1968
  7. Ray Souliere, 10, Street Stock, 1980
  8. Rick Hanatow, 10, Sportsman, 1992