Events

2010 NEORVCA Drag Racing 

 

On Sunday, May 2, drag racing returned again to the airport in Sanford, Maine as almost 100 racers competed in 4x4, Dragster, and ATV performance and street classes over a 300 foot long sand track. The North East Off Road Vehicle Competition Association (NEORVCA) officiated over the event and over 1,300 spectators had a great time, got to see their favorite racers, learned more about this exciting sport, and helped raise $2,600.00 to benefit the programs at WABAN that are for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

In the Top Eliminator 4x4 and Dragster Class, the first place winner was Ryan Normand, second place went to Norm Riche, Terry Taylor came in third, and John Lampros finished fourth.

In the ATV Top Eliminator Class, the first place winner was Joshua Gochie, second place went to Larry Dagan, Greg Farwell came in third, and Bryce Legere finished fourth.

For the 4x4 Street Class, the first place winner was Glen Googins, second place went to Rob Weymouth, Tome Dede came in third, and Mike Ward finished fourth.

In the ATV Trail Class, the first place winner was Mike Chute, second place went to Christine Stevens, David Hart came in third, and Ryan Maloney finished fourth.

In the Junior Class, Marco Morin Jr. finished first, Zach Cavanaugh was second, Cole Danis came in third, and Than Merrow finished fourth.

We are very grateful for the many individuals, businesses, and organizations that helped make this event possible including but not limited to the following:                

NEORVCA	Town of Sanford	Sanford Regional Airport
Pike Industries	York County Shelter	Southern Maine Communication
York Construction	Mason's Variety	Maine Turnpike Authority
Charles Plante & Sons	H.A. Stone Fencing	WGME Channel 13

While plans have not been finalized yet and various approvals will need to be received, so many spectators and competitors had so much fun and inquired about when the “next race” would be that another event has been tentatively scheduled for October.

 

Art of Transportation

The 3rd annual Art of Transportation Car Show and Fundraiser for WABAN was be held at Shaw’s Ridge Farm in Springvale. This premier family event had something for everyone including the judging of cars and vehicles, lawn chair races, plastic model contest, hot wheels drag races, slow drags, and 50/50 drawings. Special awards and recognitions were given for the Taxpayer’s Best of Show, Children’s Best of Show, Largest Club Participation, Farthest Distance Driven, and many other categories.

 

Fall FunFest          

On September 19^th  Waban Projects, Inc., an organization that has been providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 40 years, held its 4^th annual Children's Fall FunFest and Mum Sale fundraiser hosted by Wallingford Farms in Kennebunk.  Children let loose in the “jumping house”, went for a pony rides, checked out educational toys, met and heard some of your favorite children's authors read from their books, participated in children's crafts, met, touched, and learned about sea anemones, starfish and reptiles, and helped support a worthy cause. Of course there was also clowns, face painting, pumpkin decorating, food, and a visit by Kenny Bear, the Kennebunk Savings Bank favorite bear! All proceeds from the sale of the mums and donations received from the children's events will be used to support Waban's children's programs.

We are very appreciative of all our sponsors and donors including our hosts at Wallingford Farms, and the following businesses:

 

Arundel Market,  Doles Orchards, Garden Street Market, Hannaford, Kennebunk Toy Company, Kolhs, McDougal Orchards, Rhumb Line Resort, Sanford Bonanza, Wears Bonnie, Your Body Works, and Eddy-Taylor Integrated Massage & Bodywork Studio.

 

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Haddock 100 

Starting from Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel, the major sponsor of the event, the ride wandered through the communities of Kennebunk, Sanford, Alfred, Waterboro, Limerick, Cornish, Porter, Parsonsfield, Limington, Standish, Buxton, Hollis, Dayton, Lyman, and returned to Bentley’s in Arundel.

Additional sponsors of the event included: Weirs Motors Sales, Sea-Vu Campground and RV Resort, Kevin’s Electric, Nancy George Hair Design, Carl Perkins Paving Inc., The Steakhouse, Champagne Energy, 4 Corners Market and Deli, Lloyd Cole and Son General Contractor, Axel Surgery, Ned’s BBQ, and Memory Lane in Standish.

Representatives from many police and public safety departments participated in the event and provided escorts through their towns. Their efforts and the patience of the motorists who were slightly delayed by the procession were greatly appreciated.

This year’s proceeds will go towards supporting WABAN’s programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.  WABAN is very grateful for the efforts of the Martinez family and Gary Littlefield - the organizers of the ride, dozens of volunteers, the numerous sponsors, and of course all the generous riders and their friends.  

 

2009 Pictures