7/14/2025
Hudson Speedway
Baldwin Prevails in Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial
Hudson, NH – July 14, 2025
Hudson Speedway roared to life on Sunday evening for one of the most meaningful events of the season – the Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial, honoring a beloved member of the racing community. Fans packed the grandstands for a full card of racing across five divisions, capped off by the Super Streets Twin 25s that saw an incredible finish decided by a tie-breaker.
The centerpiece of the night was the Super Streets running Twin 25-lap features in honor of Mighty Mike Lewis. Both races showcased thrilling side-by-side battles and saw two drivers emerge evenly matched at the top.
• In Feature One, Justin Beecher of Billerica, MA held strong from the pole to grab the win over hometown driver Charles Baldwin of Hudson, NH. Veteran Geoff Rollins of Merrimack, NH rounded out the podium in third.
• In Feature Two, the script flipped. Baldwin stormed through the field from 10th starting position, muscling his way to the front and holding off Beecher to score the win. Rollins again secured third.
With Beecher and Baldwin each earning a win and a runner-up finish, the overall memorial trophy came down to a tie-breaker. Per the format, the better finish in the second segment awarded the crown to Charles Baldwin, giving the Hudson native an emotional home-track victory in the Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial.
The Ridge Runners once again proved to be a fan favorite with high-intensity racing. Stone Slattery of Pelham, NH powered from mid-pack to secure the feature win. Joseph Fraser of Nottingham, NH finished a close second, while Jessica Bosowski of Hudson, NH impressed with a strong third-place run. Trystin Bodwell of Sanford, ME and Teagan Edson of Ashburnham, MA completed the top five.
The Six Shooters put on a barnburner with plenty of action across the field. When the dust settled, it was Michael Yeaton of Amherst, NH charging to the win from sixth on the grid. Michael Casey of Pittsfield, NH crossed the line second, while Meghan Bell of Hartland, VT rallied to finish third. Scotty Blanchard of Rockport, MA and Lincoln Herschel of Hartland, VT rounded out the top five.
The Pure Stocks produced a thrilling 20-lap showdown. Chris Quin of Hudson, NH defended home turf with a hard-fought victory, holding off Adrian Smith of Unity, NH in second and Shayla Kirk of Pepperell, MA in third. Mikayla Duval of Orange, MA and Mackenzie Belisle of Londonderry, NH completed the top five.
The Crown Vic division closed the night in style, and it was Sebastian Janowiec of Milford, NH who dominated the 25-lap main event. He crossed the line ahead of Steve Miller of Grantham, NH, with Keith Walton of Tyngsboro, MA charging through the field to claim third. Local favorite Ben Bosowski of Hudson, NH finished fourth, with Steve Miller Jr. completing the top five.
Submitted By: John Esburnett