WATERFORD — Chuck McDonald came into Wednesday’s final X-Car feature with two things — a four-point lead in the standings and a game plan.
He got the most out of both of them. By finishing sixth in the feature, McDonald was able to pull out a one-point lead over Tim Burgess for the 2021 championship. (more…)
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Justin Bonsignore Heads To Richmond Looking To Win Crown Jewel
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — With just three races left in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship battle, points leader Justin Bonsignore heads to Richmond Raceway this Friday, September 10, for race 12 of 14. Bonsignore will drive the No. 51 Kenneth Massa Motorsports entry in the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150 — as the Whelen Modified Tour returns to Richmond for the first time since 2002. (more…)
WDEV-Calkins Night Next to Last Round in Thunder Road Title Bouts
Barre, VT — The Thunder Road weekly racing season nears its apex this Friday, September 10 at WDEV Radio/Calkins Portable Toilets Night. The special Friday night event on FloRacing, which was originally scheduled for late July, is the next to last point-counting event of Thunder Road’s 62nd season.
Hudson Speedway Has $5 Admission This Sunday, September 12, 2021
Hudson Speedway in southern NH has $5 admission for this Sunday September 12, 2021… (more…)
Rogers Makes It 18 Consecutive Seasons Of Nascar Modified Wins At Riverhead Raceway
Coming into the final month of racing at Riverhead Raceway Saturday night defending Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified champion Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead had two goals on his mind. Try and go out and win the 50-lap feature event for long time team member Pete “Fuzzy” Jones who passed away earlier in the week and also continue his streak of at least one victory for the 18th consecutive race season. Rogers is the ninth different win in 2021 in thirteen NASCAR Modified events. (more…)
Monday Races Close Out Lime Rock Park’s 39th Historic Festival
Lakeville, Conn. (6 September 2021) Fans enjoyed another picture-prefect day of activity at Lime Rock Park as the 39th Historic Festival raced to a conclusion on Monday. With a Labor Day weekend tradition closing out under sunny skies, the fans, vendors, and racers packed up to head home with a new chapter of memories from an event that will celebrate its 40th edition in 2022.
Loring Timing Association Holds Annual Land Speed Races
LIMESTONE, Maine — The Loring Timing Association Land Speed races kicked off Sept. 1, with racers from across the country coming to push their vehicles to the limit and compete for high speeds. (more…)
Doug Coby Returns To Virginia Looking To Celebrate In Richmond Victory Lane
MILFORD, Conn. — Even though he has no previous laps at Richmond Raceway, in many ways, Doug Coby is returning to his second home this Friday, September 10. Coby, who graduated from the University of Richmond in 2001, is set for action in the Virginia is For Racing Lovers 150 at the three-quarter mile oval under the lights. (more…)
Racing on TV Listings for September 7-12
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week, by Mike Pryson of Auto Week… (more…)
Zych, Trainor Take Coveted Oswego Classic NEMA Victories
This past Saturday, the Northeastern rolled into the Oswego Speedway for the first time in nearly eight years. The wheel-to-wheel action of the midgets did not disappoint, topping speeds of over 135MPH at “The Big O”. John Zych triumphed after and intense battle with Matt O’Brien, and Jake Trainor came through the field to take down the NEMA Lites victory in thrilling fashion with three laps to go in the Feature event.