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Weather Pushes Back Thompson Icebreaker Weekend to April 7th and 8th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2023

Thompson, CT — After this weekend’s poor forecast has continued to remain gloomy, American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have made the difficult decision to postpone the 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway one week. Now set for Friday April 7th and Saturday April 8th, the revamped schedule will continue the same divisions as previously announced, simply postponed one week due to the extremely wet forecast expected to hit the northeast corner of Connecticut this weekend.

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‘The Godfather’ Dave Moody Returns to Thunder Road as SRX Public Address Announcer

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2023

Barre, VT — A man who needs no introduction is returning to the Thunder Road public address system for the first time in nearly two decades. Officials have announced today that Vermont’s-own Dave Moody is making his grand return to ‘The Road’ as the announcer for the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Event on Thursday, July 20th that will see such international stars as Tony Stewart, Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan and Brad Keselowki, among others, take to the iconic Vermont oval.

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Vore’s Compact Touring Series To Open Season In De Graff, Ohio Sunday

by MikeMarch 29, 2023

(De Graff, OH 03-29-23) The 12th season of the Vores Compact Touring Series Powered by Mercer County Electric kicks off on Sunday, April 2 at Shadybowl Speedway as part of Cabin Fever. The David Yoder Construction LLC 40 and the D&J Sales B4 Mini Series will give fans two VCTS features and feature winners on race day.

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Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman Begin 18th Season Sunday

by MikeMarch 29, 2023

Nashville, TN (Wednesday, March 29, 2023) – On Sunday, April 2nd the Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman Powered by JEGS will embark on their 18th season of racing with a stop at Shadybowl Speedway for the Cabin Fever 75. A staple event of the Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman, the Cabin Fever has been part of the schedule since 2010 when the event first launched at Plymouth Speedway. (more…)

Tyler Hines Teams With Poulin Racing For 2023 SK Modified Season at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoMarch 29, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 2023 SK Modified® season at Stafford Speedway, North Haven, CT native Tyler Hines is set to kick off his 9^th season of SK racing by joining forces with some SK Modified® veterans who are returning to the division. Poulin Racing will return to the SK Modified® ranks as Hines has teamed with Jean-Guy and Brigitte Poulin to drive the #99 J.G. Poulin Drywall car with Mike Paquette providing a Chassis Dynamics car with Mike Pettit power under the hood.

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Race Of Champions Modified Series Set To Begin Season At Mahoning Valley Speedway

by MikeMarch 29, 2023

Lehighton, Pennsylvania (March 28, 2023) – Race of Champions Modified Series competitors are gearing up to head to Mahoning Valley Speedway for the Series opener and so are race fans. If opening day at the 1/4-mile facility is any indication of what fans are in store for Saturday, April 8, at 3:00pm will be one of the most anticipated start times on their 2023 schedules.

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CRA Street Stocks Begin 2023 Campaign Sunday at Shadybowl Speedway

by MikeMarch 28, 2023

De Graff, OH (Tuesday, March 28th, 2023) – For the first time this season drivers and teams of the Champion Racing Association (CRA) Street Stocks Powered by JEGS will prepare for battle at Shadybowl Speedway in DeGraff, Ohio on Sunday, April 2nd. The race kicks off an 11 event regular season that wraps up Saturday, October 14th at Winchester Speedway ahead of the non-points season finale at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday, November 4th. The 2023 season marks the 18th year of racing for the CRA Street Stocks.

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Auto Racing Television Broadcast Listings For 03/28/23 – 04/02/23

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2023

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Justin Bonsignore Looks For Two Straight at Richmond Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2023

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. – After just over a month off from the first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race of the season at New Smyrna Speedway, Justin Bonsignore and the Ken Massa Motorsports team are ready to get back to work for round two.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Geared Up For Historic Opening Night Saturday, April 1st

by MikeMarch 27, 2023

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway comes back to life on Saturday, April 1st – Celebrating 119 years of auto racing at “America’s Favorite Short Track”. The 2023 season opener will see 7 local divisions featuring Pro Late Models, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pest Doctor Front Runners, United States Air Force Legends, and Murfreesboro Fence Bandoleros. (more…)