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Ron Silk Looking for Win #4 in Twisted Tea Nutmeg State 50 at Thompson Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJune 19, 2025

The Outlaw Open Modifieds return to Thompson for the Nutmeg State 50 presented by Twisted Tea this Wednesday, June 18 led by Ron Silk on the hunt for his fourth straight Tour-type Modified win on the Thompson highbanks. (Tom Morris photo)

Thompson, CT — The thunder of the Outlaw Open Modifieds is set to roll through the quiet corner of Connecticut once again this Wednesday, June 18 at Thompson Speedway! The highbanked, 5/8-mile oval is back in action for the Nutmeg State 50 presented by Twisted Tea with $5,000 on the line for the open Tour-type Modified invaders, alongside the return of the Evolve Bank Pro Truck Challenge, 50 lap shoot-out for the Sunoco Modifieds and five other divisions on a packed mid-week schedule at Thompson!

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Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

by Lou ModestinoJune 18, 2025

Subject: Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Date: June 27–28, 2025

Location: Lakeville, CT

What: Local and visiting motorists should expect temporary traffic pattern changes and road closures in and around Lime Rock Park during the LIUNA 150 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series weekend (June 27-28). To ensure safe and efficient access to the facility, Lime Rock Park, Connecticut State Police and local agencies have coordinated detailed ingress and egress plans for Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28.

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Unofficial Points Standings Following NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Miller Lite Salutes Steve Park 200 at Riverhead Raceway

by Lou ModestinoJune 18, 2025

Click past the jump for unofficial points standings and unofficial race report following the recent NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Miller Lite Salutes Steve Park 200 at Riverhead Raceway.

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Kimball Tops MRS Main, Hagar Wins Super Streets At Claremont

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Matt Kimball scored a decisive victory Friday, dominating the Modified Racing Series 75-lap main event at Claremont Motorsports Park. It was the second-generation hot shoe’s third series win at the storied third-mile oval.

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David Gravel Charges From Eighth to Win World of Outlaws Battle at Knoxville!

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

by Bill Wright. WoO

J Kinder Wins Again with Pro Sprints

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 13, 2025) – David Gravel made a run from row four to win his thirteenth career feature at Knoxville Raceway on Friday the 13th. The Watertown, Connecticut driver made a late pass in the Big Game Motorsports #2 to claim the $12,000 prize on Night #1 of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. J Kinder won his third feature of the season and the twelfth of his career here in the Pro Sprints class.

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Michael Christopher, Jr. Wins Casella Waste SK 80; Buffone, Hovey, Patnode, & Gleason Also Score Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the Casella Waste SK 80 on Friday, June 13th with Michael Christopher, Jr. taking home the Casella Waste hardware for a second consecutive season. In 2024, Christopher won the race as an Open Modified 80 event and this season as an SK Modified® event. The victory is Christopher’s first of the 2025 season and extends his recent string of success in extra distance, big money events.

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How Did New England Drivers Do South Of The Border… Other Notes

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

Shane Van Gisbergen won the first Cup race at Mexico City. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15^th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in 21st position.

Daniel Suarez won the Mexico City Xfinity race before a cheering crowd. Kris Wright came in 17^th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 21st. Kris Wright drives the Chris and Mary Our entry. The father and daughter team owners reside on Cape Cod and receive their mail in Chatham, MA.

Note: It was nice to be able to watch the F1 race in Montreal and the Indy Car race in E. St. Louis and the Le Mans Endurance race in France on TV over the weekend. Again, we have to let NASCAR know that it was not at all pleasant to miss the Amazon-Prime Mexico race because we could not find a way to receive the broadcast. Nor did I and the rest of the fans, along with some of the media, feel very pressured by the sanction to spend the extra money, beyond the cable TV charges, when in previous years, we did not have to make this payment.

Motor Sports TV Listings For 06/17 – 06/22/25

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

Listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and all times are eastern.

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Jason Goodbout Jr. Dominates to Strictly Mini Father’s Day 50-Lap Win At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2025

Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Victory Lane for the Strictly Mini division on Saturday (L-R) Jacob Roy (3rd), winner Jason Goodbout, Jr. and McKenna Merchant (2nd). (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The annual Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Father’s Day weekend special once again did not disappoint fans in the stands or those watching at home on the Northeast Short Track Network with five divisions of hardnosed racing that has made White Mountain Motorsports Park famous over the years.

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Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, and Salisbury Gear Up For NASCAR Hauler Parade and Free Fan Fest

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2025

Free NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Fan Fest and Hauler Viewing Party to be held at White Hart Inn on Thursday, June 26

LAKEVILLE, CT (13 June 2025)- The rumble of big rigs and the excitement of NASCAR are coming to town as the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Hauler Parade rolls through Salisbury on Thursday, June 26. Fans will have a front-row seat as approximately 40 brightly colored NASCAR haulers make their way through the streets, bringing the energy of the LIUNA 150 race weekend to the community. (more…)