Partnerships are continuing to grow for the upcoming Texas Roadhouse North East Mini Stock Tour presented by Twisted Tea race season. Current NEMST sponsors RH2 communications and Belly Busters Concessions are multiplying their 2013 commitments for the new season.

 Radio Head 2-way(RH2) is offering a free pair of his  Nitro Helmet Speakers to the fastest qualifier at the NEMST season opener on the NHMS Road Course. The Nitro Helmet Speakers are used by many racers and are 125% louder than ANY ear bud and can easily be transferred to updated helmets. The speakers retail for $299 and are only available at RH2. Please see Gino at the track or visit RH2way.com for more information.

 All heat race winners in 2014 will receive a $25 payout bonus from Belly Busters Concessions. Belly Busters is the premier carnival food at your favorite fairs and events throughout Maine and Massachusetts. Belly Busters has posted the $25 bonus for any driver that wins a heat race in 2014. Please like Belly Busters Concessions on Facebook to see when they are at an event near you!

 Payouts will be available for pickup the night of the event for all 2014 NEMST events. Cash payouts will be available as soon as technical inspection has finished for the top finishers. All drivers will be required to sign for their payout as it is given to them. “This will be a great help as we have drivers that only compete in a handful of events some seasons. Cash payouts will allow the drivers to get the tow money or money for repairs, tires, or fuel immediately without having to wait until future attended events as it has been in the past.” Promoter Bob Guptill said.

 Please stay tuned to our website and social media pages on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date NEMST information, www.northeastministocktour.com, and check out all of our sponsors Texas Roadhouse, Twisted Tea, Thirty Racewear, RH2, Belly Busters, Sunoco, Hoosier, and Kirkey Racing Fabrication.

The Texas Roadhouse North East Mini Stock Tour presented by Twisted Tea made its first visit to Southern New England at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park during the 2010 race season. In that race Mark Caise made his first and only start in the NEMST. After gaining a liking for the tour Caise introduced the series to Waterford Speedbowl over the next few seasons as part of the tracks Four Cylinder Fury event.

 Once again continuing the prowess for the NEMST in Southern New England Mark and his company Thirty Racewear has signed on to be the title sponsor for the newly introduced Connecticut Triple Crown. Thirty Racewear is your northeast source for racing suits, crew suits, fan shirts, and more so your team looks the best!!! The Thirty Racewear Triple Crown will give drivers from all over New England run for NEMST championship while not competing in the full 10 race schedule.

 The Thirty Racewear Triple Crown will take place at all three Connecticut Ovals beginning at Stafford Motor Speedway on April 26 for the Napa Auto Parts Spring Sizzler. From Stafford the NEMST will head to Waterford Speedbowl for the 3^rd Annual Four-Cylinder Fury event, and finally crowning the 2014 Thirty Racewear Triple Crown Champion as well as the full NEMST 2014 champion will take place at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park as part of World Series Weekend.

 “Connecticut competitors and fans have really helped push the NEMST into what it has become. The Triple Crown was created to give back to those that support us in the current promotions we offer. Mark has been very influential to the tour with help on our website, printed products, and for 2014 our crew uniforms.” NEMST Promoter Bob Guptill said. All registered NEMST drivers will receive a $25 coupon off of any order $200 or more from Thirty Racewear or Thirty Marketing for the 2014 season.

 The purse for the Thirty Racewear Triple Crown will be:

1.      $350

2.      $250

3.      $150

4.      $125

5.      $100

As an added bonus Thirty Racewear has offered a FREE custom Velocita Firesuit, a $999 value, to any driver that can win all 3 Thirty Racewear Triple Crown events. All vehicle participating in the Triple Crown will be required to run Thirty Racewear and NEMST associated decal packages to be eligible for purse and bonuses.

 Be sure to follow Thirty Racewear on Facebook, Twiter, and Instagram. Please check our website at www.northeastministocktour.com or Like Us on Facebook for the most up to date NEMST information.

Everyone be sure to come down and check out The Racer's Expo in Marlborough, MA this weekend. The Racer's Expo is a great place for racers to find new speed and safety products as well as all of your favorite tracks and tours. We will have our brand new 2014 schedule rack cards available for everyone to pick up.

Be sure to come by the NEMST booth this weekend and get your registration in for the 2014 season!

Although it has taken longer than in previous years the 2014 NEMST schedule has been released. News for the 2014 season began to surface in December with announcements of a new national sponsor in the name of Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. “Twisted Tea will join alongside Texas Roadhouse in helping us market our series to tons of new prospective fans while in return we will drive new customers to their great products” said NEMST founder Bob Guptill.

 Other news that has been previously released includes the NEMST’s first foray onto an alternate racing surface with Legion Speedway hosting the first annual NEMST Invade the Clay on June 22. As the buzz was winding down from the dirt event the NEMST made another large announcement, the Connecticut Triple Crown will give competitors the chance to run at 3 very diverse tracks in a close proximity of each other for a separate championship. The April 26, May 31, and October 18 events at all three Connecticut ovals will introduce many new teams that have previously been unable to contend for an NEMST Championship due to other commitments

 Alongside announcing the Triple Crown events on Overdrive Radio the NEMST also announced its largest event to date, a 25 lap main event on The Magic Mile, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in Loudon, NH. “Response was huge following the announcement for NHMS. We have had drivers interested from 8 states and numerous divisions inquire about rides available for event. None of this would be possible without the strong support from our sponsors, teams, and fans at NHMS over the past two seasons.” said Bob Guptill.

 To cap off 2014 schedule news the NEMST will make its first visit to the fast ½ mile Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Vermont. The Devil’s Bowl event will also cap off the Northern Triple Crown that is made up along with Star Speedway and the NHMS Road Course event. The $750 to win event at Wiscasset will also return on August 23 with Tire King from Skowhegan, ME being a presenting sponsor for the second season in a row. After a successful event last fall at Riverside Speedway, Swallow & Sons concrete has also stepped on board to produce a $1000 to win event for the 2014 season held on June 14.

 For full schedule news and the most up-to-date information please visit the NEMST website at www.northeastministocktour.com and ‘Like’ us on Facebook. 

The 26th Annual Northeast Motorsports Expo was a great success with The car of 2-time winner Zach Audet on display in the Texas Roadhouse North East Mini Stock Tour presented by Twisted Tea's booth. Team NEMST also took 4th in the 2nd Annual Helluva Good Pit Crew Challenge and set the record time of 32.59 seconds for a 4 tire pit stop.

For the 2014 show and race season the North East Mini Stock Tour has made an agreement with Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea as a marketing partner. “We are very excited to have Twisted Tea on board to offer our teams some great bonuses and incentives while continuing to grow our marketing power to more regional companies.” NEMST Promoter Bob Guptill said.

A number of promotional events will be held with Twisted Tea including shows and appearances. We will also be co-promoting some events with Twisted Tea and Texas Roadhouse restaurant appearances. The Twisted Tea Move of the Race Award will be introduced for the 2014 season as well.

Twisted Tea Brewing Company was founded in 2001 on the twisted promise that a hard iced tea should taste like real iced tea.  Since 2001, our Tea Brewmasters (yes, their job is as cool as it sounds) have been committed to brewing a hard iced tea that not only tastes like real iced tea but also delivers an incredibly smooth and refreshing drinking experience.  Twisted Tea offers hard iced tea in eight flavors, all brewed to taste like real iced tea.

“The North East Mini Stock Tour really fits our brand,” said Michelle Sullivan from Twisted Tea Brewing Company.  “NEMST is a great atmosphere, and our drinkers love it. So we’re looking forward to partnering with Desmond Skillings and to share that experience with our own fans across New England.”  The car will be painted Twisted Tea yellow and their logo will be wrapped on the #90 car during the 2014 season. “We would like to thank Twisted Tea for not only partnering with the NEMST but also with one of our drivers to create a full spectrum marketing plan for the 2014 season” Bob Guptill said. Twisted Tea was given a list of five full time drivers to choose from before making their pick of Desmond Skillings and his brand new #90 Acura Integra.

We invite all of our drivers, teams, and fans to grab a 6 pack in honor of this partnership with the NEMST and enjoy responsibly. For additional information about our sponsors or the 2014 season please watch our website at www.northeastministocktour.com. 

All of us at the NEMST would like to wish our drivers, teams, and fans a safe and merry holiday season. We will see everyone at the Northeast Motorsports Expo in Augusta, ME on January 10-12!

The full schedule for the North East Mini Stock Tour will be released within the coming weeks. In the meantime NEMST officials have decided to give a little teaser into some of the great advancements being made for 2014!

 On Sunday June 22 the competitors of the North East Mini Stock Tour will travel to Rumney, NH and visit the Dirt Track of Legion Speedway. This will be the first ever dirt race in the history of the NEMST which will begin its 6^th season in April 2014. The race at Legion Speedway will feature the full NEMST rules and procedures and run the typical NEMST 50 Lap Main Event.

 Thirty cars will be allowed to start the main event with the order being decided through 10 lap heat races and a consolation race if needed. NEMST Promoter Bob Guptill said “The drivers have asked about dirt for years and we have finally been able to make the schedules work. I am excited about the sheer number of drivers and teams that will take this opportunity to make their first start on dirt for most teams. Si Allen has been instrumental in helping to get us at Legion. With his help I feel this may be the biggest race of the 2014 season!!”

 So mark your calendars for Sunday June 22 and help the NEMST Invade the Clay at Legion Speedway! Please stay tuned to our website and facebook page for many more 2014 updates coming forward in the next few weeks! www.northeastministocktour.com or facebook.com/neministocktour for any additional question please contact Bob Guptill at neministocktour@yahoo.com