(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.
Author: Lou Modestino
Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?
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.
Record Auction Sales at The Amelia Concours; Duesenberg and McLaren Awarded Best of Show
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.
Lyn St. James Shared the Limelight with Paul Newman at Lime Rock
Lyn St. James recorded many milestones in a career that spanned four decades, including seven starts in the Indianapolis 500 and class victories in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. She also remains one of the sport’s most visible advocates for women in motorsports.
At Lime Rock Park, St. James famously shared the spotlight with actor and racer Paul Newman during the 1989 SCCA Trans Am race when the two became tangled in an opening lap incident that left one car perched on top of the other.
Alera Group to Back the Thunder Road Street Stock Triple Crown through 2027
Barre, VT – One of Thunder Road Speedbowl’s constant partners has stepped up to support the three-events in seven-days Triple Crown for the rk Miles Street Stocks. Alera Group, formerly Noyle Johnson Insurance, has stepped up to support this rough and rowdy Triple Crown with events on Thursday, July 30, Sunday, August 2 and Thursday, August 6.
Trans Am Legends Kendall, Schroeder and Joy Set to Reunite at Lime Rock Park during Historic Festival 44
Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to headline Historic Lime Rock Trans Am celebration
LAKEVILLE, Connecticut (12 March 2026) – Lime Rock Park will welcome Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to Historic Festival 44 during Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, as the Connecticut circuit celebrates the return of Historic Trans Am racing to its 1.5-mile course.
The legendary trio, whose names are synonymous with Trans Am racing and have all had a wide-ranging impact on the sport, will appear throughout the weekend meeting fans, participating in autograph sessions and celebrating the era of American V8 road racing that defined the Trans Am series through the 1990s.
NCDOT Renews Commitment to Race Fans with Rockingham Special
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11,2026) – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced today that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s return in April.
“After receiving positive feedback from last year’s event-day train service, we’re excited to bring this unique travel experience back,” said NCDOT Rail Division Director Jason Orthner. “We also want to thank our partners CSX, Amtrak and Track Enterprises for their support in providing this opportunity to get race fans to The Rock. This stop, along with the other special stops NC By Train offers year‑round, helps people bypass potential parking and traffic delays so they can enjoy a comfortable trip to major events like this one across the state.”
Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.
In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.
In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.
Motorsports TV Listings For Wednesday, 3/11/26 Through Sunday, 3/15/26
All listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and times are eastern.
Casella Waste Bringing Truckload of Support to Stafford Speedway In 2026
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Casella Waste Systems is set for another big season at Stafford Speedway. Casella will once again be the title sponsor of the Casella Waste SK 80, scheduled for Friday, June 5th. Casella sponsored the inaugural event last season which was won by Michael Christopher, Jr. The Casella Waste SK 80 will serve as the first of three races in the 2026 SK Modified® Triple Crown provided by Sign Pro.