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Pair of Changes Announced for Two September Pro All Stars Series Dates at White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 3, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — In an exciting change announced by Pro All Stars Series officials at the end of last week, two different divisions will take on the White Mountain Motorsports Park for the first time! PASS Officials have added the Mad Bombers, Oxford Plains Speedway’s most popular support division, to the Saturday, September 20 showdown during NASCAR Weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway while the Thunderstock Crown Vics are now a part of the September 27 date during White Mountain’s huge track championship weekend.

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TV Listings for Motorsports Fans – Sept. 2 – 7, 2025

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 2, 2025

Lou Modestino gives us this week’s motorsports television listings from RacingTVSchedule. All times are eastern.

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Lou Modestino Track Talk: Here’s How Northeast Drivers Performed At Darlington And Portland

by MikeSeptember 2, 2025

Northeastern senior correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with his latest Track Talk:

Chase Briscoe won the Cup race at Darlington, SC. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 16th, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended his day in 20th position.

The Xfinity race in Portland, OR saw Conner Zillich go to Victory Lane. Thomas Annunziata of NJ finished 28^th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended his day in 33rd.

The Craftsman Trucks also raced at Darlington, SC. Correy Heim won that one, with Corey LaJoie placing 20th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two -Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to all of the NASCAR Teams. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 22nd.

The Indy Cars were in action at Nashville, TN, and Josef Newgarden won that one. Santino Ferrucci of Ridgefield, CT came in eighth.

Logan Melcher Wins 2025 Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy WorreySeptember 2, 2025

Wiscasset Soeedway — Logan Melcher stops on the front stretch after capturing the Boss Hogg 150 victory. (Jasen Dickey photo)

Wiscasset Speedway opened up their gates on Saturday for one of their biggest race events of the year: the doubleheader Boss Hogg 150 weekend.

Saturday’s program began before any cars hit the track as Team Wiscasset hosted their annual “Racin’ Cancer” walk/bike, benefiting the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation. Dozens of people participated, fundraising for the local organization that helps Maine cancer patients in need.

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Lime Rock Sunday in the Park Honors Skip Barber with Special Celebration

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 2, 2025

Lime Rock HF43 — Thousands of fans and cars gather for Lime Rock Park Concours and Gathering of the Marques. Photo of the Dyson Racing Collection

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (31 August 2025)- Beneath a sky painted with white, fluffy clouds and framed by the rolling green of the Berkshire Mountains, Lime Rock Park came alive with a spectacular display of automotive excellence on Sunday.

Nearly a thousand vintage cars and motorcycles lined the historic circuit for Sunday in The Park, creating a scene as timeless as the machines themselves.

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Brian Robie Wins Modified Racing Series 75 Sunday At Claremont

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 1, 2025

CLAREMONT – Modified racing star Brian Robie, just two weeks shy of wrapping up another championship in Claremont Motorsports Park’s weekly Asetex Tire & Auto 604 Modified division, stuck yet another feather in his cap Sunday at the storied Thrasher Road speedplant.

The Sunapee speedster dominated the MDP Motorsports Productions presents 75-lap Modified Racing Series main event to earn the top prize in the Labor Day Weekend classic.

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The Labor Day Weekend Action at Oswego Speedway

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 1, 2025

OSWEGO — Mexico’s Michael Barnes captured his second Budweiser International Classic triumph on Sunday at Oswego Speedway.

Barnes started on the outside pole and raced his way to the 200-lap victory over Oswego’s Dan Connors Jr., Oswego’s Dave Danzer, Ohio’s Tyler Shullick, and Fulton’s Brandon Bellinger.

Barnes earned the first-place prize of $17,500.

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Triumph Spirit Shines at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 43

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 1, 2025

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (30 August 2025) — Lime Rock Park was alive with history and horsepower on Saturday as Historic Festival 43 roared into its first full day of racing. Nine groups of vintage machines lined up for 18 races along with a special exhibition from the Ragtime Racers, who rolled out pre-war Indycars complete with period attire. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and legendary driver Skip Barber even climbed aboard, outfitted in leather helmets, goggles and overalls for a ride back in time.

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Jason Corliss Dominates Thunder Road EastRise Credit Union Labor Day Classic Against Invading Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 1, 2025

Barre, VT – Perfect weather greeted the race fans and the over 120 teams on hand Sunday afternoon for the 47th EastRise Credit Union Labor Day Classic at Thunder Road. An incredible 37 of those teams were Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour teams, ready to dig deep all day long for a shot at just thirty starting positions.

Thunder Road stars Christopher Pelkey and Jason Corliss, along with current ACT point leader Raphael Lessard and former champion Jimmy Hebert all earned one of four heat race victories to kick off Sunday’s afternoon showcase. Returning for two more qualifying rounds, former winner D.J. Shaw and defending Milk Bowl victor Marcel Gravel split the two consolation events while Stephen Donahue ran away with the B-Feature win.

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LeBlanc Steals White Mountain Mini Late Model Special; Cahoon Back in Late Model Victory Lane

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 1, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — The Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Division at White Mountain kicked off Saturday night’s six division card with Chloe Doyle and Bella Hamel leading the way side-by-side at the front. Several back of the pack cautions slowed the pace early but under green flag conditions Lucas Sidney and Owen Dupuis made their way through the field to pour the pressure on in the closing laps. Under the twin checkered flags Sidney took the win by a hair over Doyle with Makenzi Sicard sliding in for third to round out the opening podium.

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