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Teams Prepare for the 3rd annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 4, 2023

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — For the third consecutive year the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway kicks off the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) championship season alongside the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models. Once more, New England’s premier full-fendered touring series are joined by the $7,000-to-win Open Tour-type Modified 50-lap spectacular, the R&R Race Parts Open Street Stock Series and the new-found Mighty Mini Stock Series, all of them ready to tackle the Magic Mile on Saturday, April 15th.

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Weather Pushes Back Thompson Icebreaker Weekend to April 7th and 8th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2023

Thompson, CT — After this weekend’s poor forecast has continued to remain gloomy, American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have made the difficult decision to postpone the 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway one week. Now set for Friday April 7th and Saturday April 8th, the revamped schedule will continue the same divisions as previously announced, simply postponed one week due to the extremely wet forecast expected to hit the northeast corner of Connecticut this weekend.

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Gluchacki and Shaw Pick Up 2023 Where They Left 2022 at Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 21, 2023

Hickory, NC — Although rain dampened the Easter Bunny Weekend of Speed on Friday, Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials created a new plan for an epic Saturday doubleheader that saw both the St. Patrick’s Day and Easter Bunny programs go off without a hitch for the American-Canadian Tour. Teams saw both highs and lows in one of the busiest days on record, several drivers earning much-needed redemption to cap off the busy Saturday schedule and started their 2023 season on solid ground.

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ACT Standout Gluchacki Makes Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semi-Finals

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2023

Hickory, NC — It was announced today in Charlotte, North Carolina that American-Canadian Tour and Thompson Speedway standout Derek Gluchacki has made the list of semi-finalists for the highly acclaimed Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP). The program has partnered with racers from across North America the past seven seasons to offer a stipend of sponsorship money as well as working with these racers to provide assistance with publicity, marketing, sponsorship development and industry networking throughout the season.

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Hickory Begins Road to All-Star Late Model Showdown with SRX at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMarch 14, 2023

Barre, VT — While the St. Patrick’s Day 125 and Easter Bunny 125 for the American-Canadian Tour are not set as point-counting events for the 2023 season, they nonetheless hold major implications for teams making the trip south. The winners of these two events will be the first to punch their tickets for the All-Star Late Model Showdown at Thunder Road in Barre, Vermont as part of the huge SRX Racing event on Thursday, July 20th.

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White Mountain Stars Motor South to Take on Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 13, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — With the Granite State just receiving a new foot of fresh snow, several White Mountain Motorsports Park teams are loading up and heading south to join the American-Canadian Tour exhibition races at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway on March 17th and 18th. These twin-125 lap events are sure to be an exciting start for these Foley Oil & Propane regulars who are ready to kick-start 2023 on new turf.

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PASS and ACT Release 10-Division Thompson Speedway Icebreaker Weekend Schedule

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 27, 2023

Thompson, CT — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials have announced the full schedule of events for the ten-division 49th Icebreaker Weekend line-up at Thompson Speedway. Often recognized as New England’s unofficial Lid Lifter for the year’s racing activities, the Thompson Icebreaker is once again highlighted by the PASS Super Late Model 75 on Saturday, April 1st and the $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 for the Thompson Outlaw Open Modifieds on Sunday, April 2nd.

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Return of Serie ACT Quebec Buoyed by Championship-Caliber Teams

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 21, 2023

Barre, VT, Vallee-Jct., QC & Montmagny, QC — Following the announced return of Serie ACT Quebec teams, sponsors and officials have excitedly jumped on board in support of the renewed ACT-sanctioned venture North of the Border. Already, eleven top caliber teams from Quebec have registered for the 2023 season, each expected to tackle the bulk of the 2023 Serie ACT Quebec powered by XPN Canada schedule.

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North/South King of the Mini Stocks to Be Crowned at Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 11, 2023

Barre, VT — As the newly-minted Mighty Mini Stock Series is gearing up for their world debut at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway, an exciting new element has been added by a long-time supporter. The Twin 50-lap events for these four-cylinder masters are set to be a showdown between Northeast invaders and Southern warriors defending their home turf. The driver who earns the lowest combined total points after Friday, March 17th’s St. Patrick’s Day 50 and Saturday, March 18th’s Easter Bunny 50 will be crowned ‘King of the Mini Stocks’ at Hickory Motor Speedway alongside the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series.

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American-Canadian Tour Brimming with Star Power in 2023

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 8, 2023

Barre, VT — The 45th season of the American-Canadian Tour is already setting up to be a spectacular year filled with star power drama and excitement. Over a dozen teams have already filled their full season entries to compete in thirteen prestigious events across New England and Quebec at ten unique venues. A strong balance of genuine touring stars and fresh faces already dot the year-long roster with competition expected to be some of the best of the decade for the international touring series.

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