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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Motors into Oxford Plains Speedway Sunday

by Lou ModestinoApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour rolls into Oxford Plains Speedway 45 years to the day after their debut back in 1980. Here, in 1983, Robbie Crouch (#48) paces the field with Dave Dion (#27), Dick McCabe (#0) and Bobby Dragon (#71). (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT — After a spectacular start to the 2025 season just last Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the Stars and Cars of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour set their sights on Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway. The Pine Tree State 125 is sure to be the latest showdown between Gabe Brown and Derek Gluchacki, as both look to mount a strong offensive with their eyes on the $20,000 championship prize while they’ll be plenty of competitors standing in their way on Sunday afternoon!

The longtime, unofficial Vacationland home of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, Oxford Plains Speedway has held events for the Vermont-based Tour for forty-five years. The Pine Tree State 125 on Sunday, April 27 marks the 84th point-counting event at the Maine oval since the ‘Pine Tree Open 100’ which, interestingly enough, was also held on April 27 back in 1980!

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After Practice Day Catastrophe, Brown Makes Magic Mile Triumph in Northeast Classic

by MikeApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour victory lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (L-R) Derek Gluchacki (3rd), winner Gabe Brown, Brandon Barker (2nd). (Mark A. Cote photo)
Griffith Takes PASS Checkers, McKennedy Sets Sail in Open Modifieds

Loudon, NH — Unseasonably warm weather greeted New England race fans at the Magic Mile on Saturday morning for the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Although the radar made officials sweat, Mother Nature couldn’t stop the efforts of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series one week after she threw a snowstorm through the area!

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5th Annual Northeast Classic Finally Ready to Go Green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, April 19

by MikeApril 16, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Delayed by six days, the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is finally ready to get underway! Starting with annual Practice Day on Friday, April 18, full-on competition begins at 11:00am on Saturday, April 19 for New England’s most fearless drivers. Headlined by the powerhouse Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model duo, the Northeast Classic will also include the mighty Tour-type Modifieds, R&R Race Parts Open Street Stocks and the Pro Truck Challenge!

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NorthEast Classic Rescheduled to April 19!

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Quick Turnaround after Thompson Midweek Show Cancels Sunoco 604 Modifieds for NHMS

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — With weather having rearranged several plans for both the Thompson Speedway Icebreaker season opener and the Northeast Classic showcase at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, an unfortunate casualty has occurred. With the second portion of the 51st Icebreaker set to go green Wednesday night, April 16, both American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have chosen to remove the Sunoco 604 Modifieds from the Northeast Classic, now scheduled for Friday Practice Day on Friday, April 18 and race day on Saturday, April 19.

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Forecasted Washouts Push Northeast Classic to Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19

by Lou ModestinoApril 9, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — After weather already wreaked havoc on Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker, rain has continued to pester the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) partnership, this time with the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Anticipated rain-showers and cold temperatures have forced officials to take advantage of pre-planned rain dates with practice day now scheduled for Friday, April 18 with the 5th annual Northeast Classic set to go green on Saturday, April 19.

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Rain Pushes Back NASCAR Icebreaker Once Again to Wednesday, April 16

by Lou ModestinoApril 7, 2025

Thompson, CT — With the continued chances of rain remaining steadfast on Friday morning, Thompson Speedway officials have made the difficult decision to once again postpone the remainder of the planned 51st Icebreaker festivities, this time to the new Wednesday, April 16 date.

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VDL Fuel Systems Continues Partnership With Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou ModestinoApril 2, 2025

Barre, VT — As the 2025 Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour season gets ever closer to its start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 13, so too come returning partnerships with North America’s most historic Late Model Tour! VDL Fuel Systems of Mooresville, North Carolina has continued their partnership with ACT that first started back in 2019 and will now continue strong through, at least, 2027! (more…)

Icebreaker Saturday is On as Scheduled, NASCAR Moved to April 5th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2025

Thompson, CT — The Saturday portion of the 51st Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway is on as scheduled for Saturday, March 29, as is Friday’s planned Practice Day. However, due to continued rain and cold temperatures forecasted for March 30, the entire Sunday schedule of divisions and events have been moved to Saturday, April 5.

The published schedule for both Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 are still a go with an improving forecast. All originally planned events, times and pricing will remain the same for both Friday’s Practice Day and Saturday’s Day #1 of Icebreaker weekend, including the Monaco Modified Icebreaker 75. (more…)

Three Rookies Set to Chase Freshman Honors on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2025

Barre, VT — After introducing the current class of full-time warriors set to take on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour last week, the time has come to do the same for the incoming rookie class. Three freshman drivers currently entered to travel on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour are ready to visit new-to-them tracks across New England and Quebec, Canada while digging deep to out-duel each other for the coveted Rookie of the Year title! (more…)