(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway and Doug Dunleavy from Dunleavy’s Truck and Trailer Repair are bringing the Gambler’s Challenge back to the speedway for the July 23 Dunleavy’s Modifiedz Night program.
Modifieds
Kevin Rice Increasing Purse For Tri Track SBM X At Star Speedway
SEEKONK, Mass. — Local racing journalist and longtime Modified supporter Kevin Rice is increasing the purse for the 10th annual SBM event at Star Speedway on Saturday, July 24. The third race of the Tri Track Open Modified Series season, set for 100 laps, is one of the most historic races on the series schedule. Outside of Open Wheel Wednesday at Seekonk Speedway, the SBM is the longest-running annual event for the Tri Track Open Modified Series each year.
Hossfield Hometown Favorite for NWMT Debut at Lancaster
Lancaster, NY (July 7, 2021): While it’s been over two years since Chuck Hossfeld of Ransomville, NY, has competed at Lancaster Speedway at New York International Raceway Park (NYIRP), his chances of finding victory lane in the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour are pretty good. Hossfeld has amassed 42 wins at the half-mile asphalt oval at Lancaster. On Saturday, July 31, Hossfeld looks to add to that tally.
Putnam Claims SMART TOUR Victory In Rusty Harpe Memorial 99
July 4th has always been known for its fireworks of rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air but Saturday 7/3 the Caraway speedway fans saw another type of fireworks on the 3/8-mile speedway with the SMART TOUR modifieds.
Donnelly Dazzles Huge Crowd at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Chris Donnelly electrified a massive holiday dirt track racing crowd on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, winning the inaugural “Sprint Car Spectacular” event in dramatic fashion. Donnelly’s win highlighted a jam-packed card that also included a remarkable fireworks show and victories for Demetrios Drellos, Beau Reeves, Chris Murray, Chris Sumner, Greg Zindler Jr., Ray Hanson, and Eric Leno. (more…)
Justin Bonsignore: The Road For A Two-Time Whelen Modified Tour Champion
When Justin Bonsignore started racing go-karts in New York, he couldn’t have imagined in a million years that he would become one of the top drivers in the history of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) just 15 years later. Becoming a two-time NWMT champion in 2020, Bonsignore jumped inside the top-10 in the all-time wins list and won his second title in three years, continuing to build a rock-solid resume.
Sporstman Firecracker 40 Part Of Doubleheader With Modifieds Saturday At Grandview
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 6, 2021 . . . Because of the rainout last Saturday the doubleheader show of racing, topped by the Firecracker 40 for Sportsman, will be offered on Saturday, July 10. The T.P.Trailers Modifieds will also be part of the exciting night of racing which is all part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series which includes tracks from across the nation. With $2,000 being offered to the winner of the Firecracker 40 interest is running high. (more…)
Stafford Speedway July 2 Racing Event Postponed to July 16
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has postponed its Midstate Site Development Street Stock 30 Weekly Racing event scheduled for Friday, July 2 due to forecasted rain. The entire race program, as well as the fireworks that were scheduled, will all move to Friday, July 16. Any tickets sold for the July 2 event will be honored on July 16. The Kids Night event with the Big Wheel race originally scheduled for July 16 will move to July 30. (more…)
Sunoco Modified Feature Removed from July 7 Thompson Event Due to Tire Shortage
Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that they have made the difficult decision to remove the standalone Sunoco Modified feature from the July 7 program at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The decision is the result of an SK Modified® tire shortage, which has left an extremely limited number of tires available for teams in the region.
June 26th Modified Race At Grandview Declared A Tie, Firecracker 40 Set For Saturday
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 30, 2021 . . . In a statement from Grandview Speedway general manager Tina Rogers a tie for first spot in the June 26 T.P.Trailers NASCAR Modified feature has been announced. (more…)