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Third Consecutive NAPA Spring Sizzler Victory Sees Matt Clement Leading Stafford’s Limited Late Model Division

by Lou ModestinoMay 30, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—As the saying goes, the only two things in life that are certain are death and taxes. With a third consecutive NAPA Spring Sizzler victory to kick off the 2025 season, Matt Clement and the #59 Utility Services New England Limited Late Model team could be added to that cliché as perpetual winners of the season opening event. Clement’s third consecutive NAPA Spring Sizzler victory was his fourth overall Sizzler victory, meaning that nearly 25% of his 21 career feature wins have come in that event.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Invade Seekonk Speedway on May 31 for J&R Precast 150

by Lou ModestinoMay 29, 2025

SEEKONK, Mass. — With three events in the books for their 2025 season, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is heading for Massachusetts next. NASCAR’s oldest touring series, celebrating the 40th anniversary this season, returns to Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, May 31, for the J&R Precast 150. The fourth race of the season brings the Tour to the Action Track of the East in the midst of Seekonk’s 80th season of short-track racing.

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The Cement Palace of Seekonk Speedway Awaits NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Drivers

by Lou ModestinoMay 29, 2025

By Brandon White, NASCAR.com

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the northeast this weekend for a trip to the famed Cement Palace of Seekonk Speedway.

Open to the public since 1946, the Venditti family have overseen a proud, vibrant racing culture at Seekonk that includes Modified competition. The list of names who have won a weekly Modified Seekonk includes many of the discipline’s greatest drivers like Bugsy Stevens, Ron Bouchard and Geoff Bodine, among others.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Justin Bonsignore To Pilot USNEPower Toyota GR Supra at Iowa Speedway in August

by Kyle SouzaMay 29, 2025

USNE POWER ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO MIDWEST OPERATIONS IN IOWA

WEST DES MOINES – USNEPower (USNE Inc.), based in Westfield, Massachusetts, a leader in electrical apparatus repair and service in the Northeast, announced today they have expanded to the Midwest. The new USNEPower Mid-West Operations will support Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus Repairs from a fully equipped service center in West Des Moines, Iowa, beginning in July 2025.

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Capeway Rovers NCSC Sprint Championship Series Race 7, Sunday 6/1/2025

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2025

NCSC SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
RACE 7
SUNDAY 6/1/25

WEATHER 70’s

Gate opens Sat 4pm close 9pm re-open 6:30am Sun
Sign up
Sat 4pm-6pm
Sun 7am-9am

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The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Mohegan Sun 100: A Must-See Spectacle!

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2025

One of the most exciting races of the NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race. Known for its fast-paced action, close racing and diehard fan following, this event has earned its reputation as a must-watch for anyone attending the NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile.”

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Casella SK Modified 80 Kicks Off $20,000 SK Triple Crown at Stafford, June 6th

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)— All eyes turn to Stafford Speedway Friday, June 6th for one of the season’s most anticipated events: the Casella Waste Systems SK Modified® 80. This marquee event not only features an extra distance 80-lap event with a $3,475 winner’s prize and $20,000 in total prize money but also serves as Race 1 of the TickMike.com SK Modified® Triple Crown — a three-race mini-series offering a $20,000 point fund to participating drivers.

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Joey Doiron Dominates Inaugural Memorial Day Clash 200 at Oxford Plains

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2025

By Zach Evans, Racing America

Joey Doiron’s Oxford Plains Speedway dominance continued on Tuesday, as he led nearly wire to wire in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Memorial Day Clash 200.

The Berwick, Maine driver started on the pole, but Brandon Barker led the first two laps of the event after starting on the outside of the front row. Those would be the only laps not led by Doiron, as he moved in front of Barker in turn two of the third lap and never relinquished the lead afterwards.

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Take Two; Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Back in Barre for 27th Community Bank 150

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2025

The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour prepares for an action-packed return to the Nation’s Site of Excitement this Sunday for the rain-postponed 27th annual Community Bank 150. (Mark A. Cote Photo)

Barre, VT — With rain continuing to hinder the efforts of race tracks across the region, the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is set to put the spring showers behind them with a return to Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl this Sunday afternoon for the 27th Community Bank, n.a. 150. Originally scheduled for the beginning of May, the 27th Bank Race is now set this Sunday, June 1 with a 2:00pm Post Time as the invading Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour teamsters take on the local Maplefields/Irving Late Model talent!

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Local Sports League Night Set For Saturday At Riverhead Raceway Featuring NASCAR Modifieds & Demolition Derby

by Bob FinanMay 28, 2025

Riverhead Raceway invites all those involved with youth sports across Long Island to come out and enjoy a night at the races celebrating Local Sports League Night with this Saturday May 31st. All kids in their league sports jersey will enjoy free grandstand admission to enjoy a 50-lap NASCAR Modified event and a Demolition Derby among the seven events planned.

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