Lou Modestino checks in with an ARCA race report on Gio Ruggiero, from Josh Calloni | TobyChristie.com…
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series have been forced to make changes to the schedule of the 6t annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway due to forecasted showers on Friday and Sunday. That said, Officials have opted to build a one-day show on Saturday, April 18 with a 1:00pm start time. Teams and campers will still be able to arrive on site starting at 4:00pm Friday for camping and early pit parking until 7:00pm.
Thompson, CT — Sunny Saturday greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to kick off the 52nd Icebreaker with thirty cars filling out the Monaco Modified field. Ronnie Williams quickly took the point with just 75 laps on the board to claim the $10,000 winners share at the end. Berndt would put the hammer down in his #11CT to steal the lead away from Williams with Jon McKennedy taking advantage of the backslide to take second. While McKenndy crept up on Berndt at the front, fans had their eye on Mike Christopher Jr. and Ron Silk as they made their way into the top five by lap thirty.
Thompson, CT — Yet another picture-perfect day greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to finish off the 52nd Icebreaker with the help of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Single car, time-trial qualifying saw Mike Christopher Jr. leading much of the session before Matt Hirschman and Jon McKennedy both tied with a 19.125-second lap. Hirschman would lead the twenty-nine car field to green for the Icebreaker 150.
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Barre, VT – The North East Short Track Network (NESTN) has announced today their plans to offer a subscription format to their already popular Pay-Per-View lineup for the 2026 season. While the Pay-Per-View option that built the platform will remain for all events, NESTN has also released both a Monthly and Yearly subscription option to race fans across the globe.
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(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway will welcome a new member to its contingency program for the 2026 season in the form of ChaLew Performance. ChaLew Performance, based in Mooresville, NC and owned by former Stafford Speedway Late Model driver and Kids Club reporter Charles Lewandoski, will provide each SK Modified® third place feature finisher with a $100 bonus.
From Phoenix (NASCAR) and Arlington, TX (Indycar) two weekends ago…
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 31st while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 33rd. Justin Allgaier won the O’Rielly Series race there with Anthony Alfredo came home in tenth. In the Indy Car race at Arlington, TX had Kyle Kirkwood got to Victory Lane with Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT finishing in 17th .
From Darlington this past weekend….
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece coming in 13th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ending up 34th. Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly Series with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT coming in 12th. The Craftsman Trucks saw Corey Heim take that one while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was eighth while Corey LaJoie ended up 21st. Corey’s dad is Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT who also is a two-time O’ Reilly Champion.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 13, 2026 – The Amelia Concours hosted its 31st celebration Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8, welcoming guests to its curated displays of world-class automobiles, luxury hospitality, entertaining seminars and enthusiast driving experiences. Broad Arrow Auctions sold a company and event best $111 million while the weekend featured a sold-out Reverie kick-off gathering, largest-ever RADwood display and elevated show field entertainment designed expressly for concours guests.
