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Gabe Brown Steals $3,000 Foley Oil & Propane Late Model Special at White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJune 13, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — After battling yet another rainy forecast, the skies opened up for a Chamber of Commerce day in the Pemigewasset Valley as White Mountain Motorsports Park played host to Round #2 of the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series. The Foley Oil & Propane 100 gave way to some of the hardest racing of the season so far, not just in the Late Models but in all divisions as the four-division showdown went lightning fast for the fans at hand on a cool June night in New Hampshire’s Northcountry. (more…)

Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 To Kick Off 2023 Ted Christopher Crown Jewel Series At Riverhead Raceway Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJune 13, 2023

Three of the most successful and iconic drivers, Tom Baldwin, Richie Evans & Charlie Jarzombek to ever strap into an asphalt Modified, will be celebrated Saturday during the annual Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 at Riverhead Raceway.

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Geoff Rollins Tops Teddy Bear Pools 50 Saturday At Monadnock

by Lou ModestinoJune 13, 2023

WINCHESTER, N.H. – Veteran wheelsman Geoff Rollins rocketed to victory Saturday at Monadnock Speedway, gobbling up the competition as he won the first round of the 2023 Teddy Bear Pools NHSTRA Late Model Triple Crown series at the storied high-banked speedplant. (more…)

Matt Hirschman Dominates At Seekonk, Becomes Whelen Modified Tour’s First Multi-Race Winner Of 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

SEEKONK, Mass. — Matt Hirschman sports his “Big Money” nickname in part because of the success he’s experienced racing Modifieds at Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway. Yet entering the 2023 Seekonk 150, the 40-year-old had never won a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race in five such starts at the third-mile bullring. (more…)

Joel Hodgdon Returns to Thunder Road Victory Lane in Myers Triple Crown Round #1

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

Barre, VT — Although practice was plagued by raindrops that also pushed back the start time of Friday’s festivities, drivers and officials pushed and completed the Vermont Career Technical Centers and Vermont Agency of Education Night with flying colors at Thunder Road. The annual Friday Night Special was filled with plenty of spills and thrills and the sights and sounds of the ultra-fast New England Supermodified Series was also a stellar sight to behold. (more…)

Eden Rafferty Throws Support Behind New Limited Sportsman ‘Clash for Cash’ on June 21st

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Officials are excited to announce an all-new addition to the already action-packed June 21st midweek racing opener at Thompson Speedway. Massachusetts law firm EdenRafferty has put up a cash bonus to the fan-favorite Limited Sportsman division with increased payouts down through the top-12 finishers on Wednesday, June 21st. At the top of the heap, the Sportsman will be gunning for $750 to win during the Wednesday night summer season opener at The Big-T!

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Lou Modestino’s Track Talk For Friday, June 9, 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

Here’s the latest Track Talk column from journalist Lou Modestino, who covers local New England motorsports for us:

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Darien Connecticut Cars and Coffee This Sunday

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

Please join us this coming Sunday, June 11th, for the first regularly scheduled Darien Cars and Coffee of 2023. These gatherings will take place on the second Sunday of every month from June to October between 7 am and 10 am at a location steeped in automotive history. (more…)

Kevin Cormier Looks to Continue Hot Streak in Riley Generators 30 at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Fresh off of winning R.A.D. Auto Machine 2022 Rookie of the Year honors in Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model division, Agawam, MA native Kevin Cormier and the #14 Gendon Auto Parts / Garrett’s Carpentry team have continued the hot streak that they began towards the end of his rookie season.

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Daniel Ricciardo, Will Arnett to Host ESPN Alternate Telecast for Three Formula 1 Races

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

ESPN is bringing a new, additional viewing option to its coverage of three Formula 1 races this season with an alternate telecast that will complement the event’s traditional television production.

The hosts of the new telecast will be F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, one of the sport’s most popular and charismatic drivers, and actor/comedian Will Arnett, a tremendous fan of the sport who previously hosted an F1-centric podcast. (more…)