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Hometown Hero: Beattie Takes Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Fall Foliage 200 at White Mountain

N. Woodstock, NH — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour returned to White Mountain Motorsports Park for the second and final time in the 2026 season for the 48th Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Fall Foliage 200. Twenty-nine teams made the trip to one of New England’s most scenic facilities with just one standing tall to join one of the region’s most iconic wins list in the 48th Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Fall Foliage 200!

White Mountain track championship point leader Quinny Welch was looking forward to the extra-distance showdown before his rear-end gave out in the second practice to end his day. Kasey Beattie, current runner-up in the season-long White Mountain standings, Colin Cornell and rookie Lukee Shannon were left prepared to defend the home turf against the ACT invaders.

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Chaz Briggs Scores First Career Division Championship

by Amy Worrey1 week ago0

Written By: Amy Worrey – Chasing the Checkered

The 2026 race season is beginning to wind down at Wiscasset Speedway, and
champions are starting to be crowned every week. This past Saturday, the track hosted
a full Group 2 program that included the Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners, Creative
Cleanouts Sport Modifieds, Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and the
“championship race” for the Portland Glass Strictly Streets.

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Final Midweek Wednesday Showdown set for September 16 at Thompson Speedway

by Lou Modestino1 week ago0

Thompson, CT — With the leaves already beginning to change and bringing with it the cooler nights, Thompson Speedway is set for the final midweek Wednesday night showdown this Wednesday, September 16. Headlined by the Eden Rafferty Attorneys Late Model Showdown, the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds, SK Light Modifieds, Street Stocks and Crown Vics all return with a 6:00pm start time!

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World 100 Features Ricky Thornton Jr., Bobby Pierce, and Jonathan Davenport LIVE on FloRacing

by Mike2 weeks ago0

The Biggest Event In Dirt Late Model Racing Returns: Watch The 56th World 100 Live On FloRacing September 10–12

Top Drivers Ricky Thornton Jr., Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport, and Others To Compete for Nearly $1 Million at Historic Eldora Speedway

AUSTIN, TX — (September 9, 2026) — The biggest names in Dirt Late Model racing will descend on Eldora Speedway for the 56th annual World 100 to compete for nearly $1 million in prize money and fans will be able to watch live on FloRacing September 10–12.

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Taylor Hoar First Female in 23 Years to Win Thunder Road Late Model Feature

by Lou Modestino2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Connor Rueda Steals Alera Group Street Stock Triple Crown

Barre, VT – It was an action-packed afternoon of racing at Thunder Road Sunday, starting with two rained out NBT Bank features from Thursday. The Maplefields/Irving Late Models made history to start Sunday’s showcase with a long green flag run setting up a fan-favorite finish. Early polesitters Stephen Donahue and Darrell Morin slipped back after lap 20, setting up a four-car, side-by-side battle between Stephen Martin, Chris Pelkey, Taylor Hoar and Marcel Gravel. As Pelkey began to drive away, Hoar broke past the boys to chase down the #64 on the highside.

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Goodbout, Willis and Baumgardner Big Winners on 1764 Sports Bar Night at WMMP

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Strictly Mini championship point leader Donnie Baumgardner made the magic happen to a third win at White Mountain on Saturday night. (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — Lucas Sidney got the jump on Jacob Roy under the initial green flag for the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Strictly Mini feature. Roy reeled him back in with Donnie Baumgardner and Tyler Whittemore following close behind in the early stages. The four followed nose-to-tail until Baumgardner made it stick under Roy then held his own under Sidney through the final circuits. The two came across the line side-by-side with Baumgardner taking the win by a nose over Sidney and Whittemore beating Tyler Thompson and Roy back to the line. Whittemore would lose the trophy in technical inspection giving Thompson the podium spot.

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McKennedy Steals the Show During Wild NASCAR Saturday at Seekonk Speedway

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

Saturday night racing at Seekonk Speedway delivered everything race fans could ask for—late-race passes, first-time winners, comeback victories and plenty of three-wide action. The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series headlined the night with a thrilling finish, while the Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks added even more excitement to a packed night at the Action Track of the East.

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Jonathon Emerson Wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy WorreyAugust 18, 2026

This past Saturday, excited fans packed the stands and pit area at Wiscasset Speedway in anticipation for the Group 2 Fan Appreciation Night and the longest distance Late Model race of the year, the Late Model 75.

The program, sponsored by Fisher Plows, kicked off with a driver meet and greet on the frontstretch, followed by kid’s bike races and backpack giveaways throughout the night.

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Vermont Air National Guard Partners with Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel to Present Championship Night at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The Vermont Air National Guard has partnered with Thunder Road to present Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Championship Night at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Thursday, September 24. (VTANG photo)

Barre, VT – Officials with Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl are proud to announce that the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) has partnered to present Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Championship Night at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Thursday, September 24.

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Squier Cup Champion Crowned at the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 this Thursday

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The Maplefields/Irving Late Models crown the Squier Cup champion with this Thursday’s 47th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 while also defending the turf from NASCAR Cup Series invader Ryan Preece! (Alan Ward photo)

NASCAR’s Ryan Preece will Attempt to Join Iconic Governor’s Cup Win List

Barre, VT – The Nation’s Site of Excitement is back in rip-roaring action high atop Quarry Hill in Barre this Thursday evening for the 47t running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150! The final, championship round in the Squier Cup Triple Crown presented by Milton CAT will also feature NASCAR Cup Series winner Ryan Preece who will attempt to bring the Vermont Governor’s Cup back to North Carolina while NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski will also be on site for an autograph session.

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