From Mod Series Scene:

Waterford Speedbowl, one of the oldest motorsports
facilities in the country, will operate under new
management in 2007.

Jerry Robinson, a Groton entrepreneur, and Bill Roth
of Taftville, operating as a still unnamed entity,
have agreed to a multi-year lease to operate the 57
year-old track. Roth, will remain as General Manager,
a position he has held for the past two seasons.

“We are excited about this opportunity,” said Roth.
“The Speedbowl is a landmark in southeastern
Connecticut.”

“I am pleased with the new leadership,” said Terry
Eames, manager of 1080 Hartford Road, the owner of the
facility. “These guys are knowledgeable businessmen
dedicated to continuing the Speedbowl’s reputation as
one of the most competitive tracks in the country.”

Eames, the promoter the past 12 years, will pursue new
business opportunities.

The duo is already putting together the 2007 agenda
and anticipates a continued association with NASCAR.
Roth plans on 26 shows for the four regular divisions
- SK-Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman and Mini
Stocks.. The Legends Cars will again be frequent
visitors. The popular Wild n’ Wacky Wednesday Night
series and the family fun shows will also continue.

Roth also said he is currently in negotiations with
other groups including the International
Supermodifieds and True Value Modifieds.

“We will concentrate on what we do well, offering an
entertaining and exciting product for a very loyal
group of competitors and spectators,” said Roth. “All
we see on the horizon is ‘onward and upward.’”

“Actually,” said Robinson, a one-time sports car racer
and competitive sailor, “the race track is doing
better than most tracks in the country. Still, we see
the potential for this place to be even better.”

According to Robinson, improved rest room facilities
and grandstand repairs are expected to get underway
shortly. “There is a plan in place to continue making
improvements,” he added.

In addition to ISMA and the True Value Modifieds, Roth
said the Northeastern Midget Association, Pro4
Modifieds, AllStar Race Trucks, Allison Legacy Cars
and the USAC Ford Focus Midgets have expressed
interest in returning in 2007.