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Dylan Slepian Ends 3-Year Riverhead Raceway Drought With Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 Victory

by Bob FinanAugust 18, 2025

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.

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BALDWIN, EVANS & JARZOMBEK 77 & CROMARTY WALL OF CHAMPIONS INDUCTIONS CELEBRATE RIVERHEAD RACEWAY ICONS SATURDAY

by Bob FinanAugust 14, 2025

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.

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Richie Davidowitz Bests Riverhead Raceway Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified, Ed Cheslak Scores First Career Late Model Win Saturday

by Bob FinanAugust 11, 2025

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.

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Doubleheader Weekend At Riverhead Features I LOVE AMERICA Night Fireworks Saturday, NASCAR Modifieds Sunday

by Bob FinanAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

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.

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Chase Grennan Prevails In Wild Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150 Becoming First Repeat Riverhead Raceway Modified Winner Of 2025

by Bob FinanAugust 5, 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.

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Riely O’Keefe, Madison Tomaszewski, Emmett Grattan & Tyler Ross Score Wednesday INEX Victories At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanAugust 1, 2025

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.

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Rain Halts Riverhead Raceway Sunday Action

by Bob FinanJuly 29, 2025

The final weekend of July was to be a doubleheader at Riverhead Raceway, led by the Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races Saturday night followed the make-up of the June 7th program Sunday afternoon. However, mother nature had other ideas with a weather system moving over Long Island late Saturday into Sunday forcing track management to postpone Sunday action.

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Owen Grennan Schools Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Field With Flag To Flag Victory

by Bob FinanJuly 29, 2025

Owen Grennan of Glen Cove, a schoolteacher by day doesn’t return to work in the East Meadow school district for a few weeks, however Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway he taught his fellow NASCAR Modified competitors a lesson when he won the 50-lap Advance Auto Parts Night feature. Owen led all 50-circuits and became the 7th different winner in seven starts for the Modifieds in 2025.

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Midweek Madness Wednesday Night Featuring School Bus Demolition Derby At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanJuly 29, 2025

Riverhead Raceway has a unique way to break up your work week this Wednesday when they present an earth-shaking School Bus Demolition Derby and stock car racing program Wednesday evening July 30th. Joining the midweek madness are the INEX Legend Race Cars, INEX Bandoleros plus three exciting Enduro events who’ll add wall-to-wall excitement of their own variety.

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Bonus Money Of $14,450 Announced For Bubba 150 By Oval Speed NASCAR Modified Event August 2nd At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanJuly 25, 2025

The 6th annual Bubba 150 for the NASCAR Modifieds will usher in the month of August at Riverhead Raceway, today Dennis Freese who organizes the race through his Oval Speed Unlimited firm announced $14,450 in bonus award for the event. The race celebrates the life of longtime Bill Park team member Bob “Bubba” Patanjo, a revered member of the Riverhead racing family who passed away suddenly in October 0f 2019.

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