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Former Claremont Champion Named Honorary
Starter for Ricky’s Race:
 Claremont,
NH (September 18, 2008) - - Former Claremont (Twin State) Speedway
champion Donnie Ayer has been named honorary starter for the 1st
annual, “Ricky Miller Memorial 100” Sunday Sept.28., at the Twin
State Speedway, Claremont, NH. The race, presented by New England
Outdoor Furnaces, will be run in honor of the former New England
modified standout and second generation driver who passed away in
2004.
Ayer began his career in 1968 winning a demolition derby at the
Claremont oval. A year later, he entered weekly stock car racing
events quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. In 1970, Ayer
was recognized with “Sportsman of the Year” honors, and two years
later would become the 1972 champion at Claremont . Ayer grabbed two
more titles at Claremont in 1975 and again in 1980 with nine
victories paving the way to the championship and “Driver of the
Year” honors.
Ayer’s success came against some of the top drivers at both
Claremont and Monadnock Speedways. Weekly battles were staged
against Punky Caron, Kirby Monteith, Jerry Dostie, Donnie Miller,
Jerry Bly, Ollie Silva, Dunk Rudolph, Allen Whipple, Jack Bateman,
Roger Raymond and Dwight Jarvis to name a few. Not an easy task.
Ayer tallied close to 40 feature wins and raced at Stafford Springs,
Thompson , Lebanon Valley, Devils Bowl, Orange County , Beech Ridge,
Thunder Road , Riverside Speedway in Agawam , MA , Star Speedway and
Lee USA Speedway. Ayer raced until 1984 and dabbled again at driving
in 1988. He then called it a career after 20 years of competition.
The True Value sanctioned event carries a special purse for the race
honoring Ricky Miller, the NASCAR modified standout and 1999
Riverside Park Speedway champion, who passed away in 2004 at the age
of 34. The winner of the 100 lap race in Millers name will receive
$2,000 to win and all competitors will receive added bonus money to
start the event.
Fans will also have the opportunity to win special prizes from a
race day raffle including a $1,000 cash prize from Donnie and Barb
Miller, the parents of Ricky Miller. Proceeds from the raffle will
benefit The Victory Junction Gang, an organization that benefits
children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
The Sunday afternoon program will also feature NEMA Midgets, Pro
Four Modifieds, and the Pepsi Modifieds. The True Value Modifieds
will compete in 12 lap heat races to determine the starting lineup.
Race Time is 1:00 PM. Grandstands open at 10 AM.
For more information contact the speedway office at 603-543-3160 or
log on to
www.rickysraceforkids.com.
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