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Here’s How Northeast Drivers Did At Vegas Over The Weekend
Denny Hamlin won the Cup race at Las Vegas for his 60th Cup victory. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in sixth place. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth.
Daniel Almirola won the Xfinity race at Las Vegas. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 24th. Not so lucky was Thomas Annunciata who was way back in 38th place.
Cat & Mouse in Jon McKennedy’s $5,000 Dash for Cash Win over Woody Pitkat
Thompson, CT — Joshua Gerard and Shane Gendron brought the R&R Open Street Stock Series to green to kick off Friday’s racing action. Gendron shot off like a rocket with Austin Erickson in hot persuit as Ryan Lineham made short work of his march to third by lap ten. While Lineham continued his run to take the lead on lap fourteen, Erickson and Andrew Gillis got physical for third-place before the field strung out in between several caution periods. Ryan Lineham finally took the long-winded win over Jason Woodard and Austin Erickson.
Super Late Models Next Weekend Head For Oxford Plains Speedway In Maine
Over 40 drivers have entered the PASS 400, a race with a tradition dating back to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, but with a huge difference for this year’s race. The race will total 400 laps, split into three segments at 100, 100, and 200 laps respectively, each paying $25,000 to win, with the overall winner collecting an additional $25,000 for having the lowest average finish from each of the three segments. A single driver could win $100,000 by sweeping the three segments. (more…)
Ron Silk & Matt Hirschman Spilt Modified High Honors on Sunoco World Series Saturday
Thompson, CT — The rolling thunder of the New England Supermodified Series kicked off the stacked feature racing Saturday afternoon with Jon McKennedy quickly taking over the lead from Ryan Battle by lap three. Big brother Jeffrey Battle officially sewed up his championship hopes after taking the green flag and found himself in the top three by lap 15. Facing McKennedy’s near straightaway lead, Battle went on the hunt against PJ Stergios until the final five laps but McKennedy was in another zip code, taking the win as smoke began to spirt out of the tailpipe ahead of Jeffrey Battle and Anthony Nocella.
MiataCon Returns to Lime Rock Park, Celebrating The Spirit of the Mazda MX-5 and the Generations Who Drive It
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (9 October 2025)- What began in 2022 as an idea to bring Miata enthusiasts together for good vibes and friendly competition has grown into a national celebration of Mazda’s iconic roadster and the generations who drive it. MiataCon 2025 returns to Lime Rock Park October 24-25, uniting drivers, owners and fans from across the country for a weekend dedicated to the world’s most popular sports car.
Mark Beaudry to Head Organizational Growth for the North East Short Track Network
Barre, VT — The North East Short Track Network (NESTN) has announced the addition of Mark Beaudry to the network to oversee growing NESTN operations while exciting additions and partnerships continue to be in the works for the upcoming season.
FloSports Partners with Cycle City Promotions to Bring AMA EnduroCross Series Exclusively to FloRacing
AUSTIN, TX – (October 8, 2025) – FloSports today announces a new partnership with Cycle City Promotions to bring AMA EnduroCross Series exclusively to FloRacing. The agreement makes FloRacing the official livestream and media partner for the AMA EnduroCross Series, beginning with the start of the six-round series on October 18 at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Wiscasset Speedway Closes out 2025 Season with Annual Fall Fury Event
Following the completion of the 2025 points season, Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting their season-ending Fall Fury event.
Modified Fans Rejoice – Three Days of Open Wheeled Masters at Sunoco World Series
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — While the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing has a little bit of something for everyone, it’s truly a Modified fan’s dream! Three straight days of open wheeled masters taking on New England’s biggest and fastest short track for glory during the annual fall festival of racing!