MILFORD, Conn. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) and Doug Coby Racing jointly announced today that Coby will compete in the 51st annual NAPA Spring Sizzler in April driving the Mayhew Tools 7NY. The historic event, which takes place on April 29-30 at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, is $20,000 to win and had over 40 cars in the pit area attempting to qualify last season.
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Sizzler Shorts Video Series Returns in Preparation for the 51st NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT) — Preparation for the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® is in full swing at Stafford Speedway. To commemorate the history of “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring” Stafford will release season two of Sizzler Shorts, 2 minute videos highlighting each of the 27 different Spring Sizzler® winners. From Matt Hirschman to Fred DeSarro, Sizzler Shorts recaps the career of every driver to hoist the Spring Sizzler trophy.
NASCAR, NBC Sports Announce 2023 Grassroots Racing Coverage on CNBC
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2023) – NASCAR and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2023 slate of grassroots races on CNBC, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
CNBC will air tape-delayed coverage of every race from the ARCA Menards Series East and West – except those that are combined events. (more…)
Justin Bonsignore Opens NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Season With Second-Place Finish at New Smyrna Speedway
NEW SMYRNA, Fla. – Justin Bonsignore and the Kenneth Massa Motorsports team opened the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season on a high note Saturday night in Florida.
The driver of the Phoenix Communications No. 51 started from the fifth spot after qualifying washed out due to rain, and crossed the line after 200 laps in second-place. (more…)
Doug Coby, Tommy Baldwin Racing To Open NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Title Chase at New Smyrna Speedway
MILFORD, Conn. – Six-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Doug Coby will begin the season when the series hits the track at New Smyrna Speedway this Saturday night, February 11. Coby will strap behind the wheel of the historic 7NY for Tommy Baldwin Racing with sponsorship from Massachusetts-based company Mayhew Tools.
Where It All Began: Modifieds Continue To Thrive In NASCAR After 75 Years
The year 1985 was monumental for grassroots racing in NASCAR.
The Modified series, standing as the sanctioning body’s oldest division having existed since Red Byron took the first NASCAR points-paying victory on the beach course in Daytona Beach on Feb. 15, 1948, was consolidated into what was then called the Winston Modified Tour. It featured a 29-race schedule rather than a massive, unorganized program of events. (more…)
Justin Bonsignore Set To Kick-Off 2023 at New Smyrna Speedway
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. – Justin Bonsignore and the Ken Massa Motorsports team are ready to chase a fourth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title entering the 2023 season.
Mike Christopher Jr Returning to Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2023
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) announced today that Mike Christopher Jr. will return to the seat of the No. 7NY for the 2023 season. Christopher will pilot the car for the championship in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series in their six-race schedule, and additional events to be announced.
Grandview Speedway To Continue NASCAR Sanction For 2023, 32nd Consecutive Season
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – As has been the tradition since 1992, Grandview Speedway will once again be part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series for the upcoming 2023 racing season. (more…)
Doug Coby To Drive Full-Time For Tommy Baldwin Racing With Mayhew Tools Sponsorship in 2023
MILFORD, Conn. – Doug Coby and Tommy Baldwin Racing jointly announced today that Coby will pilot the historic No. 7NY for a full-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour campaign in 2023.
