BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 30, 2023 . . . . . . There is a storm brewing and heading East right in the path of the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 13 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series hosts the AMSOIL USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Car Tour and the 358 NASCAR Modifieds in this always popular double-header event. This will mark the 16th Annual USAC Eastern Storm and the event is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Day: May 30, 2023
Team Penske Memorial Day Weekend Race Sweep, INDY 500 & Coca-Cola 600
It’s a Memorial Day weekend for the history books with an unprecedented Team Penske sweep of two marquee motorsports events – the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.
Sullivan Wins SK Light Double Down at Stafford; Kopcik, Gray, Clement, & Hydar Also Score Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to racing action on Friday, May 26 with the SK Lights taking center stage with their first of two 40-lap Double Down extra distance feature events for the 2023 season. Brian Sullivan was the big winner of the night taking down his second win of the 2023 season in the 40-lap SK Light feature event.
Santino Ferrucci Dazzles Indy Crowd with 3rd Place
As Santino Ferrucci sat under the third red flag in the closing laps of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, only one thought entered his mind, and that was the crowd being on his side.
Making an edgy three-wide maneuver up the outside of Josef Newgarden and race leader Marcus Ericsson, the A.J. Foyt Racing No. 14 looked to be leading the Indy 500 with only four laps to go. (more…)
The King of Barre Returns to Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic Victory Lane
Barre, VT — The 60t Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic proved to be one of the most spectacular in the iconic event’s illustrious career. One-hundred-and-twenty-four cars flooded the Thunder Road pit area ranging from the top oval track masters of the Green Mountain State to some of the most nationally recognized names in Tour-type Modifieds.
Kasey Beattie Earns Biggest Win to Date With Wall’s Ford Spring Board 100 Checkers
N. Woodstock, NH — The 2023 racing season at White Mountain Motorsports Park officially began on Saturday with the 5th annual Spring Board 100 for the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series. Twenty-five Foley Oil & Propane Late Models from across the twin states of New Hampshire and Vermont converged to help get the 31st season of White Mountain started in style following last week’s unfortunate rainout. Along with the Late Models, the Flying Tigers, Strictly Stock Minis, Dwarf Cars and Kid’s Division also got their first taste of action for 2023. (more…)
Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Ready To Go At “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway On Sunday Afternoon, June 11, 2023
Perry, N.Y. – (May 28, 2023) – The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series competitors will be ready to go in Perry, N.Y., at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway on Sunday, June 11 when the track hosts a race on a Sunday afternoon.
“Fast 40” 40-Lap $4,000-To-Win Race Of Champions Modified Series Opener, Friday, June 9, 2023
Williamson, N.Y. – (May 28, 2023) – Race of Champions Modified Series competitors will be ready to go when the gates swing open for the 68th season of racing at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., with the running of the “Fast 40”, which will pay the winner $4,000 for the short sprint race on Friday, June 9, 2023
Brian Hirthler Claims Victory At Grandview Speedway In The 2nd Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Balls To The Wall 50
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (May 28, 2023) – A pair of first-time NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill winners kicked off the 2023 series of special summer events. Brian Hirthler picked up his first ever Modified win in the Balls to the Wall 50 presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings as Logan Watt took the win in the 602 Sportsman main event Sunday night at Grandview Speedway. This marked the 150th NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event since the series started in 1990. (more…)
Josef Newgarden Wins 19th Indianapolis 500 For Team Penske
RACE RUNDOWN: In his 12th start in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” Josef Newgarden captured his first Indianapolis 500 win and the 100th win for Team Penske and Shell-Pennzoil in any series.
Perfect Connecticut Weather Showcases Action-Packed Trans Am Race
Perfect racing weather showcased a busy day at Lime Rock Park on Saturday as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli hosted its first race of the weekend with its highly competitive Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers TA2 class.
Matt Hirschman Dominates To Win Second Annual Granite State Derby at Lee
LEE, N.H. – In the inaugural Granite State Derby at Lee USA Speedway, Matt Hirschman dominated early but came up short in the stretch. This time around, Hirschman would not be denied.
“Big Money Matt” took charge on the third lap and never looked back en route to his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win of the year and his first at “New Hampshire’s Center of Speed.”
Tom Rogers Jr. Wires Riverhead Raceway Modifieds For 62nd Career Win, One Away From Tying Charlie Jarzombek All Time
Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead made a triumphant return to Riverhead Raceway victory lane Saturday when he topped a caution free 50-lap NASCAR Modified feature. The win was the 62nd of Tom’s NASCAR Modified career leaving him just one shy of “Charging” Charlie Jarzombek’s all-time mark of 63. What maybe more concerning for Tom’s competition came in a quick comment the five-time champion made post-race, “we made an adjustment, it’s good, but we can make it better”.
$5,000-To-Win At Lorain Raceway Park For The Race Of Champions Modified Series On Saturday, June 3, 2023
Amherst, NY – (May 28, 2023) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make its debut at the spacious Lorain Raceway Park in Amherst, Ohio, on Saturday, June 3. The event will pay $5,000-to-win, $1,000 for 12th and $800-to-start.
Doug Manmiller Repeats In Grandview Modifieds, Kyle Smith Becomes Fifth Different Sportsman Winner
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Doug Manmiller of Shoemakersville, Pa. became the first repeat feature winner of the season after capturing the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified main event Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)
JMS Performance Group Named Official Ignition System of the American-Canadian Tour
Barre, VT & DeBary, FL — Officials announced today that the American-Canadian Tour has entered into a multi-year partnership with JMS Performance Group to establish an all-new Official Ignition System for North America’s prestigious stock car racing series. The ACT Tour and JMS have joined forces to provide racers with standardized, high-quality CD-1 Ignition Systems as part of the series’ continued commitment to a cost-focused program.