Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Rolls into White Mountain Motorsports Park for Kancamagus 150

Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Rolls into White Mountain Motorsports Park for Kancamagus 150
St-Joseph, Quebec’s Raphael Lessard has taken control of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour standings after his first podium of the season at Thunder Road (pictured) on Sunday. (Mark A. Cote Photo)

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is ready to roll again, this time down Route 112, the scenic Kancamagus Highway en-route to White Mountain Motorsports Park for the first of three appearances in 2025. Saturday, June 7 brings the international touring stars to New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track for the return of the Kancamagus 150!

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Supermodifieds Ready for McGee Hyundai Super Thursday Night Opener at Thunder Road

The New England Supermodified Series returns to Barre’s Thunder Road to help kick-off the Thursday Night racing season with McGee Hyundai of Barre. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – After a spectacular Sunday afternoon affair that saw Shelburne’s Kaiden Fisher make Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour history, the Thunder Road faithful return to Quarry Hill to ring in the season with the first Thursday night race of the summer on June 6! McGee Hyundai of Barre presents the Thursday Night Opener and it’s a SUPER Thursday with an invasion from the lightning-fast New England Supermodified Series!

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Sophomore Kaiden Fisher Becomes Youngest Winner in Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour History with Community Bank 150 Checkers

Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour victory lane for the 27th annual Community Bank 150 (L-R) Raphael Lessard (3rd), winner Kaiden Fisher and Christopher Pelkey (2nd). (Mark A. Cote photo)

Barre, VT — Over forty Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour teams were on the Thunder Road property at the originally scheduled date on May 3 and 4 with thirty-two teams able to make the return trip back to the Nation’s Site of Excitement for the rain-delayed 27th annual Community Bank 150 on Sunday, June 1.

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Fisher Takes Career First Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Win on Hometown Highbanks

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour top three in Community Bank 150 victory lane (L-R) Raphael Lessard (3rd), first-time winner Kaiden Fisher, Chris Pelkey (2nd). (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Central Vermont race fans and teams made the trip to Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl Sunday for the rain-delayed Community Bank 150 invasion from the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour. Thirty-two teams made the return trip with a legendary name standing tall in victory lane.

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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT  ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28th position.
Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29th.  Kris Wright came in 31st.  Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.
At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.

Early Exit on Race Day
Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.
“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”
Eyes on Bristol
Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.
“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”
The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.

Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:
Negative Reactions:
  • Disappointment and Frustration:  Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
  • “Unfair” to Regular Viewers:  Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
  • Increased Cost and Complexity:  The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.
More Positive or Accepting Views:
  • NASCAR’s Growth Strategy:   Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
  • The Future of Sports Broadcasting:  Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
  • Benefits of Streaming:  Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.
Other Considerations:
  • The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information:  While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
  • NASCAR’s Financial Position:  Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
  • Boycotts and Alternative Strategies:  Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.
Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!
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Rocco, Coury, Matthews, Surdell, & Ouellette Score AZ Roofing Kids Night Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

Rocco, Coury, Matthews, Surdell, & Ouellette Score AZ Roofing Kids Night Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted AZ Roofing Kids Night on Friday, May 30th, the first of three kids nights scheduled for the 2025 season.  Keith Rocco was a SK Modified® winner for a second consecutive race, while Wayne Coury, Jr. won the Late Model feature, Chris Matthews won the SK Light feature, RJ Surdell won the Limited Late Model feature, and Bert Ouellette was a winner for the second time in 2025 in the Street Stock feature.  There were two kids big wheel races with Memphis Genereux and Evan DaRos the winners.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Seekonk Speedway Postponed to Sunday Due to Weather

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Seekonk Speedway Postponed to Sunday Due to Weather

J&R Precast 150 Moved to Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. ET

SEEKONK, Mass. — Due to forecasted inclement weather, Seekonk Speedway and NASCAR officials announced today that the J&R Precast 150 & NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions will now race on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m.

The event will begin with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying at 2:30 p.m., followed by qualifying heats for the Seekonk Late Models, Helger’s Sportsman and Sport Trucks.

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