With 2023 officially in the mirror at the conclusion of the Riverhead Raceway Awards Ceremony, track owners Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz have released an energetic and comprehensive schedule of events for the fast-approaching 2024 race season.
Late Models
Eden Rafferty Attorney Group Backs Thompson Speedway Street Stock Contingency Program in 2024
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Officials with the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today that Massachusetts law firm Eden Rafferty has signed on as a year-long contingency partner with the Street Stock division at Thompson Speedway in 2024. $2,000 will be awarded throughout the ten-race Street Stock season to the winner, runner-up and the ‘Lucky 7’ seventh-place finisher in each track championship event this season. (more…)
Next Generation Set for Thunder Road Late Model Rookie of the Year Battle in 2024
Barre, VT — Possibly two of the most iconic racing names in the State of Vermont have once more found themselves among the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Model division at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. Young Jesse Laquerre of East Montpelier is set to pilot the #71VT Laquerre Powersports Chevrolet against South Hero’s Taylor Hoar in the #48VT NEFCU/VESCU Dodge Charger with both looking to tackle the 2024 Rookie of the Year title at the Nation’s Site of Excitement! (more…)
Chris Meyer Looking to Continue Late Model Momentum at Stafford in 2024
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For Stafford Speedway Late Model driver Chris Meyer, the 2024 season is shaping up to be a season full of promise. Meyer and his #87 Mayday Oil / JSP / Casella Waste notched their first Late Model victory in the season ending NAPA Championship Night feature event and with a winter full of improvements, Meyer is looking forward to getting back on track.
Claremont Banquet Honors Speedway’s Best Of 2023 Season
LEBANON, N.H. – Claremont Motorsports Park feted its top achievers of the 2023 racing season Saturday, January 27, as the storied third-mile oval hosted its 76th annual awards banquet.
No fewer than three of the Thrasher Road speedplant’s 2023 track champions were first times, while Outlaw king Ben Poland picked up his second CMP crown and dynamite Dave Greenslit, who raced through a quiet season by mere mortal’s standards, still earned his fifth track championship. (more…)
Thunder Road Superstars Double-Up for Double Features, Double Purse and $2,500 Bonus Program on Exciting New July 18 Program
Barre, VT – Central Vermont and Northeast race fans can expect one of the most explosive nights of racing at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on July 18 with officials announcing on Monday that the superstars of Thunder Road will tackle Double Features plus an added bonus program worth over $30,000 in payouts! With the championship-impacting intensity of double features and added cash rewards at the end of the night, the Thursday Night Stars of Thunder Road will showcase excitement unmatched under the lights on July 18! (more…)
Meeting Goals: American-Canadian Tour Increases to $5,000-to-Win Base Purse for All Events
Barre, VT — A goal seven years in the making has come to fruition. Since purchasing the American-Canadian Tour at the end of the 2017 season, Cris Michaud and Pat Malone have worked diligently over the past six seasons to finalize one goal above all others: building up event purses and rewarding the racers. Now, that time has come. ACT Officials announced today that starting in 2024 all American-Canadian Tour purses will be at least $5,000 to win and $500 to start. (more…)
Champions And Individuals Honored At Race Of Champions 2024 Season-Ending Celebration
Mount Morris, NY – (January 21, 2024) – The Race of Champions Series family of participants, officials and fans gathered at the Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center in Mount Morris (NY) for an evening of awards, accolades and celebration to conclude the 2023 championship season, where nearly $60,000 in awards were passed out and special awards were presented. (more…)
Rette Jones Racing Tabs Kyle Steckly for Full 2024 ASA STARS National Tour Slate
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Rette Jones Racing confirmed today the signing of second-generation driver Kyle Steckly for the entire 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule beginning at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Feb. 13, 2024. (more…)
Track Talk Column – What’s New in the Racing World?
What’s new in the racing world? How about the Andretti Clan trying to make a return to the F1 World. However, they are getting kept out for many reasons.