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Jon McKennedy Pockets $10K in Opening Monaco Modified Icebreaker 75

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2026

Thompson, CT — Sunny Saturday greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to kick off the 52nd Icebreaker with thirty cars filling out the Monaco Modified field. Ronnie Williams quickly took the point with just 75 laps on the board to claim the $10,000 winners share at the end. Berndt would put the hammer down in his #11CT to steal the lead away from Williams with Jon McKennedy taking advantage of the backslide to take second. While McKenndy crept up on Berndt at the front, fans had their eye on Mike Christopher Jr. and Ron Silk as they made their way into the top five by lap thirty.

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Stephen Kopcik No Fluke, Takes NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2026

Thompson, CT — Yet another picture-perfect day greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to finish off the 52nd Icebreaker with the help of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Single car, time-trial qualifying saw Mike Christopher Jr. leading much of the session before Matt Hirschman and Jon McKennedy both tied with a 19.125-second lap. Hirschman would lead the twenty-nine car field to green for the Icebreaker 150.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts Two-Day Race Weekend, High Limit 410 Sprints Are May 19

by MikeApril 15, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following another wildly exciting and competitive night of racing last Saturday, Grandview Speedway is ready to present the first two-day race weekend of the new season.

The weekend of racing at Grandview Speedway will begin on Friday, April 17, as the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Vintage cars will be in action joined by the Keystone Sport Compact Series Four Cylinders and the Xcel 600 Modifieds starting at 7 pm. Pit gates will be opening at 2 pm, and grandstand gates open at 5 pm. Grandstand admission is $10, children ages 12 and under are admitted free, while pit admission is $35.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces April 4th & April 11th Safety Tech Inspection Dates

by Bob FinanMarch 25, 2026

The first official order of business leading up to the 76th season of racing at Riverhead Raceway unfolds Saturday April 4th, and again Saturday April 11th when the track hosts two Safety Tech Inspection days. The 2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts gets the opening weekend party started with seven divisions of racing on NASCAR Pack the Track Night Saturday May 2nd, with the annual May Meltdown is set to round out opening weekend Sunday May 3rd featuring Enduro and INEX Bandolero racing.

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“Watch it Your Way”; North East Short Track Network (NESTN) Offers Subscription Options

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2026

Barre, VT – The North East Short Track Network (NESTN) has announced today their plans to offer a subscription format to their already popular Pay-Per-View lineup for the 2026 season. While the Pay-Per-View option that built the platform will remain for all events, NESTN has also released both a Monthly and Yearly subscription option to race fans across the globe.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville, TN 122nd Season Opener

by MikeMarch 25, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2026) — The engines are roaring back to life at one of America’s most iconic short tracks. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway officially kicks off its historic 122nd year of auto racing on Saturday, March 28, 2026, promising a high-octane opening night that blends deep-rooted tradition with modern-day speed.

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ChaLew Performance Joins Stafford Contingency Program

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway will welcome a new member to its contingency program for the 2026 season in the form of ChaLew Performance. ChaLew Performance, based in Mooresville, NC and owned by former Stafford Speedway Late Model driver and Kids Club reporter Charles Lewandoski, will provide each SK Modified® third place feature finisher with a $100 bonus.

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Advance Tickets Available For High Limit 410 Sprints, Tuesday, May 19 At Grandview Speedway, Alpine Building Supply To Offer Alpine Thunder On The Hill T-Shirt At All Thunder Events In 2026

by MikeMarch 25, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 17, 2026 . . . . . . . . Be sure to get your advance tickets for the fast approaching Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opener showcasing the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Grandview Speedway. This event is brought to you by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment as well as RICH MAR Florist. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, May 20 will be the rain date. On race night, gates will open at 4:30 PM for Advance ticket holders, with general admission tickets going on sale at 5 PM at the main entrance. Time trials will get underway at 7 PM.

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ebb Logistics Named Title Sponsor, Cornerstone Homes Presenting Sponsor of ASA STARS National Tour Event at Dominion Raceway

by MikeMarch 17, 2026

Woodford, VA – Officials with the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises, and Dominion Raceway have announced that ebb Logistics will serve as the title sponsor of the series’ upcoming event at Dominion Raceway in Woodford, Virginia on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The 250-lap Super Late Model race will be known as the ebb Logistics 250 presented by Cornerstone Homes.

The event will mark the ASA STARS National Tour’s return to the fast 4/10-mile oval in Virginia following an exciting inaugural visit to the track last season.

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Alera Group to Back the Thunder Road Street Stock Triple Crown through 2027

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Barre, VT – One of Thunder Road Speedbowl’s constant partners has stepped up to support the three-events in seven-days Triple Crown for the rk Miles Street Stocks. Alera Group, formerly Noyle Johnson Insurance, has stepped up to support this rough and rowdy Triple Crown with events on Thursday, July 30, Sunday, August 2 and Thursday, August 6.

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