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Ellington’s Ronnie Williams Claims Thrilling $10,000 Icebreaker 125 Win at Thompson

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — With the weather conditions cooperating one week later than expected, the 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway successfully opened the 2023 New England racing season with plenty of heart-pounding thrills to set up the summer to come at the Big-T. The Thompson Outlaw Open Modified Icebreaker 125 came down to a stunning green-white-checker in one of the most spectacular open wheeled races in recent memory while winners in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and the Thompson local divisions proved themselves as the class of the field.

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Icebreaker Friday Kick-Starts New England Racing Season – Full Results

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — The 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway began the 2023 New England racing season in style on a frigid Friday night in northeast Connecticut. For some powerhouse teams it was a successful and steady start to the new season, for others Icebreaker Friday spelled redemption and a fresh start for the new season.

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Kulwicki Semi-Finalist Derek Gluchacki Wins Race of the Night on Icebreaker Friday

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — Five divisions started off the New England racing season in style on Friday night at Thompson Speedway but one race stood out among them all. In the opening act for the weekly Late Models at the 5/8-mile highbanked speedway in eastern Connecticut, Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) semi-finalist Derek Gluchacki walked away triumphant in the race of the night that saw unmatched competition and thrilling moves throughout the field.

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Grandview Speedway Ready For Opening Night This Saturday April 8

by MikeApril 6, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – After waiting an extra week to open the season, Grandview Speedway is ready to start the 2023 season in a big way.

A very special Opening Night program will be presented honoring the late race track owner and promoter Bruce Rogers. The event will be the 6^th annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker, featuring Big Block/Small Block Modifieds racing in a 50-lap feature with the winner pocketing $7500, and the race paying $1000 to take the green flag. (more…)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership

by MikeApril 6, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2023) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Hall of Famer in one late model race in both 2023 and 2024. This year’s race will be the CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17.

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$18,000 Purse for 64-Lap Thunder Road All-Star Race Alongside SRX on July 20th

by Lou ModestinoApril 6, 2023

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced today the planned purse of $18,390 for the Late Model All-Star Race as part of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) event on Thursday, July 20th. Alongside such acclaimed SRX stars as Andretti, Stewart, Newman and Tracy, the international Late Model stars of the Northeast will be gunning for a $3,000 grand prize in the winner’s circle with a guaranteed starting pay of $450 for the twenty-six drivers that take the green flag in the 64-lap race to honor Thunder Road’s 64th season of operation.

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Woody Pitkat Heading For Thompson With Tribute Paint Scheme Chasing $10,000 Prize

by Lou ModestinoApril 5, 2023

HOMPSON, Conn. – As Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park prepares to roar to life this weekend with the 49th annual Icebreaker on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, the Outlaw Open Modified Series will help headline the show with a $10,000 prize on the line on Saturday evening.

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Big Field of ACT Late Models Set for Stafford’s NAPA Spring Sizzler Weekend

by Lou ModestinoApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The American Canadian Tour will make its first visit to Stafford Speedway since 1985 as part of the 51^st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® Weekend on April 29-30.

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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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Fast Start For Race Of Champions Family Of Series In April 2023

by MikeApril 4, 2023

North East, Pa. – (April 3, 2023) – While the Race of Champions Modified Series is off to a fast start for the 2023 season with it’s season opener, this coming weekend, Saturday, April 8 at Mahoning (Pa.) Valley Speedway and then moving on to Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa, for the 72^nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250, there will be plenty of other Race of Champions Series action happening during April. (more…)