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Race of Champions Management Negotiating New 2026 Plans; Adjusts Holland Speedway Date

by MikeNovember 7, 2025

Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.

The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.

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Ron Silk & Matt Hirschman Spilt Modified High Honors on Sunoco World Series Saturday

by Lou ModestinoOctober 13, 2025

Ron Silk, World Series 150 winner — After being a force in the RoC, Ron Silk came back later with a vengeance to absolutely dominate the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour World Series 150 as point leaders Austin Beers and Justin Bonsignore took the gloves off! (Jim DuPont photo)

Thompson, CT — The rolling thunder of the New England Supermodified Series kicked off the stacked feature racing Saturday afternoon with Jon McKennedy quickly taking over the lead from Ryan Battle by lap three. Big brother Jeffrey Battle officially sewed up his championship hopes after taking the green flag and found himself in the top three by lap 15. Facing McKennedy’s near straightaway lead, Battle went on the hunt against PJ Stergios until the final five laps but McKennedy was in another zip code, taking the win as smoke began to spirt out of the tailpipe ahead of Jeffrey Battle and Anthony Nocella.

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Modified Fans Rejoice – Three Days of Open Wheeled Masters at Sunoco World Series

by Lou ModestinoOctober 8, 2025

The Thompson Sunoco Modifieds will compete in all three days of the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson Speedway on October 11, 12 and 13. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — While the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing has a little bit of something for everyone, it’s truly a Modified fan’s dream! Three straight days of open wheeled masters taking on New England’s biggest and fastest short track for glory during the annual fall festival of racing!

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George Skora III Sweeps Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series “Triple Crown” With Fall Shootout Win At The Bullring

by MikeOctober 7, 2025

Perry, N.Y. – (October 6, 2025) – George Skora III (Eden, N.Y.) capped off a remarkable season in Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series competition by capturing the Fall Shootout at “The Bullring” – Wyoming County International Speedway on Saturday.

The win earned Skora his third victory of the year and a clean sweep of the inaugural Race of Champions Sportsman Modified “Triple Crown.”

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History To Be Made At Thompson Speedway With The 75th Annual Race Of Champions As Part Of Sunoco World Series Weekend

by MikeOctober 6, 2025

Thompson, Conn. – (October 3, 2025) – History will be made on Saturday, October 11, when the 75th Annual Race of Champions is contested at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. For the first time in its storied history, “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” will be held in New England, joining the prestigious Sunoco World Series Weekend.

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75th Annual Race Of Champions Ready To Take To The Track At Thompson Speedway As Part Of The Sunoco World Series Weekend

by MikeSeptember 30, 2025

Thompson, Conn. – (September 27, 2025) – Anticipation is building for the 75th Annual Race of Champions, set to be held at Thompson Speedway on Saturday, October 11. For the first time in its storied history, “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” will take place in New England, joining the prestigious Sunoco World Series Weekend.

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Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” Set To Crown Champions In Exciting “Fall Shootout” At The Bullring On Saturday, October 4

by MikeSeptember 30, 2025

Perry, N.Y. – (October 4, 2025) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” closes out the 2025 season this Saturday, October 4, at Wyoming County International Speedway – “The Bullring” in Perry, N.Y. Several divisions will crown their champions during one final short track racing bash in Western New York.

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Cody McPherson And Dylan Kirkland Split Applefest Shootout Weekend At Brighton Speedway

by MikeSeptember 30, 2025

Cody McPOerson in Brighton victory lane — Cody McPherson Secures First Race of Champions Series Crown

Brighton, Ontario, Canada – (September 29, 2025) – Cody McPherson (St. Catherines, Ont.) and Dylan Kirkland (Maitland, Ont.) each found victory lane during the annual AppleFest Shootout Weekend at Brighton Speedway. McPherson opened the weekend with his third consecutive Race of Champions 602 Dirt Sportsman Modified Series win on “Apple Eve,” while Kirkland closed it out on Saturday night with his first career Race of Champions and AppleFest Shootout triumph.

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Brighton Speedway To Host Applefest Shootout And Close Out Race Of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Season

by MikeSeptember 23, 2025

Brighton Speedway, Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27, 2025 – AppleFest Shootout Presented by Coca-Cola, Hoosier Tire & ImageFactor

Brighton, Ontario (September 22, 2025) – The Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series will make its highly anticipated debut at Brighton Speedway during the prestigious AppleFest Shootout weekend, presented by Coca-Cola, Hoosier Tire, and ImageFactor, on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Jake Lutz Adds His Name To The “Al Gerber” Trophy As A Race Of Champions 250 Winner At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeSeptember 17, 2025

North East, Pa. – (September 16, 2025) – Jake Lutz of Hamburg, N.Y., etched his name in history on Sunday at Lake Erie Speedway, capturing his first-ever Race of Champions 250 victory and joining the prestigious list of winners engraved on the Al Gerber Trophy.

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