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VIDEO: Seekonk Speedway Starts Souped-Up Season
The race track has racing every Friday and Saturday night as well as other special events throughout the season.
High-octane racing showcasing souped-up engines and wind-swept hairdos kicked off at Seekonk Speedway on May 1 and will continue through the first week of October. Races are held at the Cement Palace every Saturday night and every Friday night starting in June, with plenty of different events throughout the year. But the action won't get stale, especially on certain race times.
Track announcer and Speedway Public Relations Director Kevin Boucher says there are a few weeks in particular to pay attention to. "We have four thrill shows a year. It's racing but it's not racing," says Boucher of the special events which occur on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and the last weekend in August.
Boucher explains that there are always a variety of things going on at thrill shows. "We have spectator drags, where people can actually take their cars out on the track and race," says Boucher. "Figure eight racing, which is something like you've never seen anywhere else," he adds.
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The thrill shows are the main attraction for the more casual racing fan. If you are more interested in pure racing, the speedway has what you need each and every weekend.
"We have four weekly divisions on Saturdays," says Boucher. The speedway regularly fields pro stocks, street stocks, late models and sport trucks every Saturday night.
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These divisions have been running for a long time at Seekonk Speedway, and have made it possible for fans to fall in love with favorite drivers. "We've got drivers that have been racing here for over 30 years," says Boucher.
"We have some drivers who have huge followings," says manager Ed St. Germain.
"A lot of our drivers are second generation and some are even third generation. It's pretty much driver from the surrounding areas," added Boucher.
Fans and family members of drivers can be spotted throughout the stands, wearing gear in support of their favorite drivers. Crowds were impressive this weekend despite the constant threat of rain and thunderstorms.
If you are interested in taking in a race, the doors are open by 5 p.m. every Saturday and racing begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, kids under 12 are free.
