The annual Cecil Palm Tree 66 NASCAR Modified event is presented to honor memory of the late Eddie Partridge, a lover of the open wheel machines and the excitement they provided wherever they raced, especially Riverhead Raceway which he, his wife Connie and nephew Tom Gatz purchased in 2015. Saturday when the green flag waves over the field to begin the Cecil Palm Tree 66, the usual open wheel excitement will be ramped up with the 2025 NASCAR Modified and Crown Jewel Series Ted Christopher Cup championships hanging in the balance, just the way Eddie Partridge the Modified fan would have loved.
Author: Bob Finan
Owen Grennan Powers To Second Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Victory Of 2025 Saturday
Coming into the Newsday Salutes First Responders NASCAR Modified feature Saturday at Riverhead Raceway, Owen Grennan of Glen Cove formulated a game plan upon finding out he’d start outside of the front row. Grennan, a schoolteacher by day executed his plan to perfection winning the 50-lap main event, his second of 2025 and third of his career. Prior to racing Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz in conjunction with Newsday presented a moving salute to all 1st responders during opening ceremonies, complete with a flyover by the Suffolk County Police Department.
Joey Braun Finds Victory Lane In Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Debut Wednesday
When Joey Braun of Manorville rolled into the pit area Wednesday afternoon to make his NASCAR Modified debut with car owner Rich Gerbe, not even Joey, who exudes confidence could have predicted what was about to happen a few hours later. Executing a last lap pass coming to the checker flag, Joey Braun making his NASCAR Tour Type Modified debut at his home track put the new formed team in victory lane before a large midweek crowd. Braun’s win makes it eight different winners in ten 2025 NASCAR Modified events run to date.
Eric Hersey, Jim Laird Jr., Anthony Marsh & CJ Zukowski Score Riverhead Raceway Victories In Front Of SRO Crowd Saturday
A combination of chamber of commerce weather coupled with a School Bus Demolition Derby drew a standing room only crowd to Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening for another exciting race program. Eric Hersey of Commack led the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series winners when he topped the 25-lap Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified feature. The large turnout was confirmed as the largest since Eddie & Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz began operating the historic venue in 2016 after purchasing it in 2015.
Dylan Slepian Ends 3-Year Riverhead Raceway Drought With Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 Victory
Dylan Slepian of Dix Hills ended a three-year dry spell for he and car owner Rob Pelis Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway as he drove to victory in the annual Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 NASCAR Modified event. Dylan’s winning pass for many was reminiscent of winning passes executed by “Charging” Charlie Jarzombek when Slepian took to the outside lane to take the lead and eventual victory, his first since September of 2022.BALDWIN, EVANS & JARZOMBEK 77 & CROMARTY WALL OF CHAMPIONS INDUCTIONS CELEBRATE RIVERHEAD RACEWAY ICONS SATURDAY
Over the 75-years of racing at Riverhead Raceway many iconic drivers have passed through the gates, visiting victory lane and winning championships at the demanding quarter mile bullring. Saturday evening track owners Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz will honor the memory of three popular NASCAR Modified legends as they present the annual Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 on a night where they will induct Tom Baldwin Sr., Tom Baldwin Jr., Tom Ryan and Long John Silver onto the Cromarty Wall of Champions.
Richie Davidowitz Bests Riverhead Raceway Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified, Ed Cheslak Scores First Career Late Model Win Saturday
There were fireworks in the air and at times on the track at Riverhead Raceway Saturday during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program. When the dust settled Richie Davidowitz of East Moriches had earned his third career Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified victory, while a popular first career win unfolded in the 25-lap Late Model event where Ed Cheslak of Rocky Point finally grabbed the brass ring.Doubleheader Weekend At Riverhead Features I LOVE AMERICA Night Fireworks Saturday, NASCAR Modifieds Sunday
As the 2025 season hits the homestretch at Riverhead Raceway, the historic track is going to be a very busy place over the final two months of its 75th Anniversary season that kicks off with a doubleheader of racing excitement and family entertainment this Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Headlining the Saturday portion will be the annual I Love America Night Fireworks spectacular, while the NASCAR Modifieds take center stage in the Sunday matinee, the third attempt at running a program originally scheduled for June 7th.
Chase Grennan Prevails In Wild Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150 Becoming First Repeat Riverhead Raceway Modified Winner Of 2025
Chase Grennan of Glen Cove is quickly gaining a reputation among the NASCAR Modified ranks at Riverhead Raceway, and it’s one the 18-year-old second generation driver is proud to bear. After Chase survived a wild Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150 Saturday earning his third career win, he again sat in victory lane after another signature race at the historic bullring. Grennan started things off by winning the Islip 300 last November, then earlier in June won the 75th Anniversary Flying Dutchman Tribute before his $7,166 triumph in the Bubba 150.
Riely O’Keefe, Madison Tomaszewski, Emmett Grattan & Tyler Ross Score Wednesday INEX Victories At Riverhead Raceway
The first midweek program of the 2025 season unfolded Wednesday night at Riverhead Raceway with the stars of the INEX Legend Race Cars and Bandoleros taking center stage before an enthusiastic crowd. In the headline 20-lap INEX Legend Race Car event, defending champion Riely O’Keefe of Manorville notched his second win in just over two weeks wheeling the Jim Sylvester owned entry.