THOMPSON, Conn. – With 10 races complete on their 18-race 2023 schedule, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set for the first of two stops at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Wednesday, August 16. The rumble of the Modifieds will return to the Thompson high-banks for the 151st time under NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour banner for a crucial race.
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Thunder Road’s Nolato Night Moved to Friday, August 11th with Threat of Rain
Barre, VT — It wouldn’t be a Thursday in Central Vermont, in the summer of 2023, without the threat of rain and today is certainly no different. With rain forecasted to come into the greater Barre area right at Thursday’s Thunder Road post time of 7:00pm and staying through to Midnight tonight, officials opted to play it safe and move the Nolato Night program to tomorrow, Friday, August 11th. (more…)
2024 Motorcar Cavalcade Classes Announced!
A most enchanting day for any car enthusiast, car-curious, or patron of the finer things in life—be ready for an event you won’t soon forget.
On February 4th, 2024, Miami will be ground-zero for breathtakingly rare, legendary automobiles from every corner of the globe. Spanning the first page of the history books to the ones writing tomorrow’s history, owners of advanced hypercars and last survivors, gather in an incredible celebration of extrinsic taste and passion.
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MMTTS/NLWS Set to Play Host to Second Annual Belltown Motors/Fowler’s Auto Wrecking 100
When the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series rolls into the New London-Waterford Speedbowl on Saturday, August 12, Belltown Motors/Fowler’s Auto Wrecking will return as the event title sponsor. (more…)
Goodale, Pitkat, & Reen Look to Become Only Repeat Open Modified Winners of 2023 at Stafford in Lincoln Tech 80
(Stafford Springs, CT)—When it comes to Open Modified competition at Stafford Speedway in 2023, parity is the word of the day. Unlike the 2022 season that saw Woody Pitkat finish second and then win three races in a row, the 2023 season has seen 4 different winners in as many races.
Ashton Burgess Scores First Career Strictly Street Victory at Wiscasset Speedway
Following an unfortunate rainout the week prior, Wiscasset Speedway successfully hosted a full Group 2 program on Saturday. The agenda included the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models, Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, T&L Automotive Modifieds and the flex Chestnut Auto Roadrunners division.
NAPA Fall Final Front Row Starting Spots On the Line in Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Only 10 days until the Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80 and Stafford Speedway and Monaco Modified Series officials have announced an extra incentive for the August 18th event. The top 2 finishers in the Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80 will start 1st and 2nd in the high paying NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final.
Thunder Road’s Road Warriors Ready for 50-Lap Nolato Night Challenge on Thursday
Barre, VT — After the wild and wacky, fan-favorite Enduro 200 on Sunday, Thunder Road returns to regular service this Thursday, August 10th for Nolato GW Night. Headlined by the 5th annual Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warrior Challenge, Nolato Night will continue championship racing action for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and the rk Miles Street Stocks as they contest their second round of the three-in-a-row Triple Crown! (more…)
World’s Best Amateur Athletes to Compete at First-Ever SuperMotocross World Championship Finals
ELLENTON, Fla., (August 8, 2023) – On the heels of the most prestigious amateur national motocross event in the world coming to a close this past weekend (Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship), the SuperMotocross League announced today that three different classes of amateurs will be featured in the upcoming SuperMotocross World Championship Finals. (more…)
