Shayne Pierce, Welland, Ontario, Canada

I'm Shayne Pierce, from Welland, Ontario, Canada. I run a Bicknell Racing Products, New Generation Racing Engines powered 358 Chevy Modified in the Northeast, weekly at Merrittville Speedway. This is my 13th season racing, and my sophmore season in the Modifieds. So far this season has been filled with lots of positive feed back. Keep up with my blog, or to find out more visit www.shaynepiercemotorsports.com or Shayne Pierce Motorsports on Facebook. Also follow me on Twitter at @Shayne88Mod

2nd Race of the Year is Just Around the Corner

After our first race weekend at Motoplex Speedway in Vernon, BC we were able to learn a lot about the car which was important as we will race there several more times throughout the season. We didn't come away from the weekend with the finish we had hoped for due to a an altercation causing a flat tire but we did prove our car to be a contender. We ended up 14th and still salvaging a decent points night because some of our competitors had wrecks that took them out for the night.
We have our second race at Thunder Mountain in Williams Lake, BC this weekend, I haven't raced there before but am optimistic and confident in the car I will be going there with. From what I can tell from watching videos online of the speedway its quite a different track from anything I've ever raced before. I am hoping to come out of the weekend unscathed and with a top 10 finish, anything better would be a huge bonus.

My Home Town Bellingham Ma memorial day parade

Today I attended my town's memorial day parade, Bellingham Ma. I was invited to be in the parade and I took the opportunity to be in the parade. I had my car on the back of my sponsor Andrew's towing and recovery's flatbed. I Believe I handed out over 100 hero cards and lollipops to all the kids that attended the parade. It was cool to see all the kids faces when they saw the Race car. Its also great to do this parade because we got a bunch more exposure and fans that will be cheering for me to win the race.

Letting yall know how Im doing

Hey everyone just letting yawl know that our seasons been going great. We have came close to winning a few races this year and it wont be long befor we do. I have also been doin awsome with my PR stuff and having alot of fun with it. And its realy starting to take me places. Everyone keep watching me and all my fellow race 101 class mates this year. and remember to check out my website www.danielalvarezracing.com brought to you by myraceteam.com

It's Finally Race Day!!

Well last night we were sitting in a nice restaurant having dinner with friends planning an early night so we would be well rested for the first race of the year today. Just as we were finishing up dinner I get a text message from a fellow competitor and friend that actually made it possible for me to be ready for this race that says: I'm ok, but I totaled Roxy" Roxy is the name of his race car.
After a short phone call with an exasperated friend we realized what we had to do, forgo our planned and much needed night of rest and help our friend get his car fixed for the big race day. The car was a mangled mess and we cut, welded, tapped, and straightened all night. I bowed out early (1:30 if you can call that early) and went home to bed. I'm not even sure what time dad got home but the important thing is that we managed to get the car mostly fixed just needs some setup work this morning.
Hopefully now it doesn't rain and all this hard work will pay off on Roxy, and everything we did to our car over the off season!

My first pro 4 race at beechridge speedway

With Mother nature having her way the week before, Derek Robbie moved his racing debut up one week by showing up at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarboroough, Me. on Saturday, April 30 for the Pro 4 Modified of New England 30 lap event. Showing a tremendous amount of excitement as he pulled the gates Derek was ready to tackle his first “big” car race and start his new racing career in the Vacation State.
The day was without any clouds as the team unloaded and prepared for the day’s events. Many of his competitors welcomed Derek and gave him helpful pointers. Special thanks go to eventual race winner Dan Meservey, Jr. for all the guidance he gave Derek throughout the day. Derek quietly going the cars for his first practice and turned some respectable laps staying out of everyone way and learning to feel the car out. A statement by Derek Robbie proved this by when he stated " My goal today was to learn the powers of my modified and gain the respect of my competiors". Unfortunately for Derek the car developed problem near the end of the session and needed to be pushed to the pits. As quick diagnosis discover some valve train issues and an oil pan leak. The decision was made to fix the problem and try to give Derek some valuable seat time. This meant missing the next two practices and attempting to make the qualifying race.
With the crew (and helpers) working tirelessly the car was prepared for the heat and Derek lined up with the rest of his competitors to take the green flag. A quick caution on lap one displayed a slight issue with the oil cap, forcing Derek to pit, while the field was realigned for a restart. Quick repairs were made and he entered the track just as the field was taking the green. Derek ran the 10 laps smooth and hard to complete his first official laps as a modified driver.
Inspection after the race revealed only a portion of the oil leak was fixed and running the complete feature would not be advisable. The decision was to allow Derek to start the feature and then park the car early to avoid damaging the DDR Motorsport #27 and any other cars.
Though it did not turn out to be the start everyone had hoped for the team deemed the day a success as it was the first outing with a new driver and a new car. Look for Derek to make a better showing on May 14th at the Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH.