Lou Modestino’s Track Talk

Chaudiere Marks First of Three Trips to Quebec for Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou Modestino
Autodrome Chaudiere has annually created some of the most entertaining side-by-side, often three-wide, racing on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour circuit and officials expect no less this Saturday with the Claude Leclerc 150. (Christian Genest photo)

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is ready to hit the road once again this Saturday for the Claude Leclerc 150 at Vallee-Jonction, Quebec’s Autodrome Chaudiere. The highbanked Canadian oval is a popular site for teams and fans alike with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour stars once again set to put on some of the most exciting three-wide racing of the season!

Named in honor of the Iron Man of the American-Canadian Tour, Claude Leclerc has been a staple of the Tour since its inception in 1979. With over 600 starts in ACT-sanctioned competition, Leclerc is the benchmark of longevity in motorsports and continues to battle in the Serie ACT Quebec Tour as well as maintaining several cars of teammates and foes alike.

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Nolato Vermont Night Kicks Off 9th Annual Myers Container Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series At Thunder Road

by Lou Modestino
The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers headline Nolato Vermont Night at Thunder Road this Thursday as they start off the 9th annual Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series with 75 laps of heart-pounding action on the Barre highbanks! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – With the support of Nolato Vermont, with facilities located in Royalton and Bethel, Thunder Road International Speedbowl is back in action this Thursday, June 19 headlined by the starting round in the 9th annual Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series! The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers will headline Nolato Vermont night coming off of four already spectacular events, Thursday’s extra-distance showdown is expected to be just as exciting!

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Ron Silk Looking for Win #4 in Twisted Tea Nutmeg State 50 at Thompson Speedway

by Lou Modestino
The Outlaw Open Modifieds return to Thompson for the Nutmeg State 50 presented by Twisted Tea this Wednesday, June 18 led by Ron Silk on the hunt for his fourth straight Tour-type Modified win on the Thompson highbanks. (Tom Morris photo)

Thompson, CT — The thunder of the Outlaw Open Modifieds is set to roll through the quiet corner of Connecticut once again this Wednesday, June 18 at Thompson Speedway! The highbanked, 5/8-mile oval is back in action for the Nutmeg State 50 presented by Twisted Tea with $5,000 on the line for the open Tour-type Modified invaders, alongside the return of the Evolve Bank Pro Truck Challenge, 50 lap shoot-out for the Sunoco Modifieds and five other divisions on a packed mid-week schedule at Thompson!

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Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

by Lou Modestino
Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Subject: Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Date: June 27–28, 2025

Location: Lakeville, CT

What:  Local and visiting motorists should expect temporary traffic pattern changes and road closures in and around Lime Rock Park during the LIUNA 150 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series weekend (June 27-28). To ensure safe and efficient access to the facility, Lime Rock Park, Connecticut State Police and local agencies have coordinated detailed ingress and egress plans for Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28.

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Nick Hinkley Wins BIW Shipbuilders 100 at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy Worrey

Written By: Amy Worrey – Chasing the Checkered

Nick Hinkley does a burnout on the front stretch following his win in the BIW Shipbuilders 100. (Jasen Dickey Photography)

After another unfortunate rainout last week, Wiscasset Speedway finally saw some clear skies on Saturday, allowing them to host a full Group 1 racing program. Featured on the day’s schedule were the Gosline Insurance Group Super Streets, Davis Erector Group 207 Crate Modifieds, Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros, Kennebec Equipment Rental Thunder 4 Minis and one of the biggest Pro Stock races of the year, the $3,000-to-win BIW Shipbuilders 100.

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David Gravel Charges From Eighth to Win World of Outlaws Battle at Knoxville!

by Lou Modestino
David Gravel Charges From Eighth to Win World of Outlaws Battle at Knoxville!

by Bill Wright. WoO

  • J Kinder Wins Again with Pro Sprints
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 13, 2025) – David Gravel made a run from row four to win his thirteenth career feature at Knoxville Raceway on Friday the 13th. The Watertown, Connecticut driver made a late pass in the Big Game Motorsports #2 to claim the $12,000 prize on Night #1 of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. J Kinder won his third feature of the season and the twelfth of his career here in the Pro Sprints class.

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Michael Christopher, Jr. Wins Casella Waste SK 80; Buffone, Hovey, Patnode, & Gleason Also Score Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

by Lou Modestino
Michael Christopher, Jr. Wins Casella Waste SK 80; Buffone, Hovey, Patnode, & Gleason Also Score Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the Casella Waste SK 80 on Friday, June 13th with Michael Christopher, Jr. taking home the Casella Waste hardware for a second consecutive season.  In 2024, Christopher won the race as an Open Modified 80 event and this season as an SK Modified® event.  The victory is Christopher’s first of the 2025 season and extends his recent string of success in extra distance, big money events.

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