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Gary Rice Shop Equipment to Continue Boosting SK Modified and SK Light Drivers at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 5, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After joining the Stafford Speedway contingency program midway through the 2025 season, Gary Rice Shop Equipment will return for a full season in 2026. Gary Rice Shop Equipment will provide first place bonuses to each SK Modified® and SK Light feature winner with SK Modified® winners taking home an extra $150 and SK Light drivers an extra $125.

These two bonuses means Gary Rice Shop Equipment will contribute a total of $6,150 to Stafford’s open wheel drivers during the 2026 season, with the SK Modified® division having a first place prize pool of $3,150 and the SK Light division having a pool of $3,000.

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Maybury Material Handling Continues to Deliver Big Bonuses for Stafford SK Modified and SK Light Winners

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT) — For the 11th consecutive season, Maybury Material Handling of East Longmeadow, MA, will be a first-place contingency program partner at Stafford Motor Speedway. Maybury will present a weekly bonus of $150 to each SK Modified® winner and a $150 bonus to each SK Light feature winner during the 2026 season. This means Maybury will contribute a total of $6,750 during the 2026 season, with the SK Modified® having a first place prize pool of $3,150 with the SK Light division having a pool of $3,600. Maybury Material Handling will also serve as the title sponsor of the August 21 Back to SKool Night Kids Night.

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Twisted Tea Supports July 8th Winged Wednesday Supermodified Special at Thompson

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 19, 2026

Thompson, CT — Twisted Tea, and their parent company Boston Beer Company, have continued their longstanding support of the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) efforts at Thompson Speedway once again in 2026. Wednesday, July 8th brings the fan-favorite New England Supermodified Series (NESS) back to the Thompson highbanks to help ring in America’s 250th birthday with a roaring thunder.

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Lincoln Tech Returns to Stafford Speedway for 17th Straight Season, Joins Contingency Program for 2026

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 30, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Lincoln Tech of East Windsor, CT will return to Stafford Speedway for a 17^th consecutive season as a track marketing partner. Over the past 16 years Lincoln Tech has been the title sponsor for a variety of events, including 6 Mod Open 80 races, 6 MRS races, 2 Kids Night races, a MTS event, and the Late Model 100 in 2010 that began Lincoln Tech’s relationship with Stafford. For the 2026 season, Lincoln Tech will be the title sponsor of the July 3^rd Lincoln Tech Kids Night. In addition to sponsoring the Kids Night, Lincoln Tech will join the Stafford Speedway contingency program for the first time as a first place SK Light partner, offering each 2026 feature winner a $100 bonus.

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SK Light Champion Meg Fuller Moves Up to Stafford’s Premier SK Modified® Division in 2026

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 17, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After capturing the 2025 SK Light championship, second-generation driver Meg Fuller of Auburn, MA will move up the Stafford Speedway ladder into the track’s premier SK Modified® division for the 2026 season. Fuller will join forces with Dan Avery and Keith Rocco Racing to pilot an Avery Construction car adorned with her familiar #2 and support from longtime partners Propane Plus, P.T. Watts, Wally and Jason Koza, Rob from TFR, Interstate Transmission, RaceChoice, Metro Door, Gary Rice Shop Equipment, Renee and Ed Bennett, Avery Construction, and VR Wraps, while welcoming P.J. Ladola and Sons as a new sponsor for 2026.

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ACT and PASS Offices Release Action-Packed 2026 Schedule for Thompson Speedway

by Lou ModestinoNovember 19, 2025

ACT and PASS released the 2026 Thompson Speedway schedule on Wednesday, highlighted by three NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events including the championship race as part of the Sunoco World Series on October 11. (Tom Morris photo)

Thompson, CT — Officials with the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced today the 2026 Schedule of Events for the 5/8-mile Thompson Speedway in Thompson, Connecticut. The ‘Quiet Corner of Connecticut’ will roar and rumble for ten can’t-miss events throughout 2026 including visits from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series and the Modified Racing Series!

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Stafford Speedway Launches “Full Throttle Club” for Weekly Racers — Debuts with Complimentary Tire Program in 2026

by Lou ModestinoOctober 31, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has unveiled the Full Throttle Club, a new rewards initiative designed to give back to the competitors who are the backbone of weekly racing at the historic half-mile. The program officially launches in 2026, kicking off with a Complimentary Tire Program for dedicated full-time race teams beginning in August 2026.

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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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Christopher, Gray, Hovey, Hydar & Raymond Score Oct. 3 NAPA Championship Night Wins at Stafford; Puleo, Varricchio, Fuller, Hydar, & Downey Clinch Track Titles

by Lou ModestinoOctober 6, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its final Friday night race program of the 2025 season with NAPA Auto Parts Championship Night on October 3. Feature wins were notched by Michael Christopher, Jr. in the SK Modified® feature, Adam Gray in the Late Model feature, Nickolas Hovey in the SK Light feature, Travis Hydar in the Limited Late Model feature, and Jason Raymond in the Street Stock feature. Track champions for the 2025 season are Jon Puleo in the SK Modified® division, Paul Varricchio, Jr. in the Late Model division, Meghan Fuller in the SK Light division, Travis Hydar in the Limited Late Model division, and Travis Downey in the Street Stock division.

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