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Against All Odds: Dean Lambros Becomes Stafford Speedway’s 700th Different Feature Winner

by Lou ModestinoJuly 3, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—As Stafford Speedway approached the historic milestone of its 700th different feature winner, few would have guessed that 20-year-old SK Light rookie Dean Lambros would be the one to etch his name into the record books. Entering the 2025 season, Lambros had made just three starts in the SK Light division, with a best finish of tenth. His racing background consisted mostly of go-karts, Legend Cars with the Korner family and CJ D’Addario of 860 Motorsports, and a handful of races in formula-style cars—hardly the typical résumé of a driver expected to reach Victory Lane so early in their modified career. But Lambros defied the odds on June 27th. Driving Joey Ferrigno’s #67 Wicked Powersports / Skip Barber Racing School modified, he claimed his first SK Light win, and the 700th feature victory in Stafford history, in only his ninth career start.

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Ten Year Wait; Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Back in Ste-Croix Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJuly 3, 2025

Raphael Lessard and the Larue Motorsports team are looking for a little home cooking this Saturday at Circuit Riverside Speedway. With the point lead in his back pocket, they’re on the hunt for Win #2 this season. (Mark A. Cote photo)

Barre, VT — A trip ten years in the making, the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour returns to the banks of the St. Lawrence River this Saturday, July 5 for the Yvon Bedard 149 at Circuit Riverside Speedway in Ste-Croix, Quebec. Long touted as Quebec’s fastest oval, the 5/8-mile, moderately banked Speedway has returned to the schedule with new pavement laid down in preparation for the celebration of one of Quebec’s fan-favorites. (more…)

Northstar Fireworks Presents Annual Independence Day Special at White Mountain July 5

by Lou ModestinoJuly 3, 2025

Nine-time King of the Mountain Quinny Welch is looking for championship number 10 after having taken the point lead last Sunday. (Steven Barnett photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — Following a stellar Sunday afternoon featuring the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, White Mountain Motorsports Park is set to return to Saturday Night action during the Fourth of July holiday weekend on July 5. Northstar Fireworks presents the Independence Day special for all six White Mountain divisions complete with an unbeatable holiday fireworks display in the White Mountains! (more…)

Ryan Preece Headlines GAF Roofing Modified Masters Field at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 2, 20251

Stafford Springs, CT)—When the Monaco Ford Modified Tri-Track Series invades Stafford Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 16^th for the GAF Roofing Modified Masters 80-lap feature, NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Preece will be among the drivers looking to take the checkered flag home.

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Preston’s Kia Celebrates America’s Birthday, Thunder Road Stars on Thursday, July 3

by Lou ModestinoJuly 2, 2025

Jason Corliss (#66VT) might be leading the charge for a fourth Thunder Road title, but like the remaining top-four Maplefields/Irving Late Models he remains winless and looks to change that during the Preston’s Kia Independence Day Spectacular. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Somehow July has already hit the Green Mountain State and that can only mean one thing; It’s time for Central Vermont’s Largest Fireworks Display at Thunder Road Speedbowl with the help of Preston’s Kia and Northstar Fireworks! The weekly warriors return to the Barre highbanks this Thursday ready to continue their championship chases while all look forward to spending the evening under Northstar’s massive fireworks display to kick-off the July 4th holiday weekend!

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Hometown Hero Joey Polewarczyk Hoists Fourth GSPSS Hudson Trophy in Gate City Classic

by Jeff BrownJuly 2, 2025

By Jeff Brown, for Granite State Pro Stock Series

HUDSON, N.H. – Joey Polewarczyk left no doubt Sunday night as to who holds the home track advantage at Hudson Speedway.

The Hudson, N.H., native and 2020 Granite State Pro Stock Series champion, led every lap en route to his second straight victory in the series’ annual Gate City Classic 100.

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RAIN, SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOOD WATCH FORCES CANCELLATION OF PA 410 SPEED WEEK SHOW AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, July 1, 2025

by MikeJuly 1, 2025

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 1, 2025 . . . . . Heavy rain on Monday night that saturated the grounds and the forecast of rain joined by high winds, severe weather and potential flooding in the early evening hours has forced the decision to cancel the Tuesday night, July 1 Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week event joined by the 358 Modifieds. It is with great disappointment that we had to make this decision as this event is always the highlight of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. At this time there are no plans to reschedule this event due to the already full schedule of racing the balance of the year.

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Mike Leaty Returns To Victory Lane In Ol’ Boy Cup IX At Lancaster Motorplex

by MikeJuly 1, 2025

Leaty outduels Lutz and Emerling in Thursday Night Sprint at the Buffalo Half-Mile

LANCASTER, NY (June 27, 2025) – In a thrilling Thursday night showdown at Lancaster Motorplex, Mike Leaty of Williamson, NY, powered his way back to victory lane, capturing his first career win in the prestigious Ol’ Boy Cup IX as part of the Race of Champions Modified Series.

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Race Of Champions Late Models And FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series Set For “The Freedom Showdown” This Saturday At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeJuly 1, 2025

Independence Day Celebration to Feature High-Speed Action and Fireworks Spectacular

North East, PA – (June 30, 2025) – Lake Erie Speedway will come alive this Saturday, July 5, with a special Independence Day celebration as it hosts The Freedom Showdown, featuring the Race of Champions Late Model Series and Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series. Joining the action will be thrilling support divisions, including pickup trucks and the powerful American Big Rig Series.

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Kyle Bonsignore Snaps Winless Streak as Thunder in the Mountains Champion for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

by Lou ModestinoJuly 1, 2025

Sunday’s Thunder in the Mountains 200 belonged to the underdogs of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour while championship hopefuls like Justin Bonsignore, Austin Beers (64) and Patrick Emerling were among those who struggled on the White Mountain 1/4-mile bullring. (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — A capacity crowd filed into White Mountain Motorsports Park for Sunday’s special matinee headlined by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The inaugural Thunder in the Mountains 200 was a game of strategy for the Mighty Modifieds with a sixth different winner standing in NASCAR victory lane.

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