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“The Kids Are Alright” in Group 2 Season Opener at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy WorreyMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Wet weather has been a factor all season long at both Wiscasset Speedway and local race tracks across New England. Leading into this past weekend, Mother Nature’s misfortune had already resulted in an abbreviated Group 1 racing program last week at and a 2-week postponement of the Group 2 season opener.

With rain set to drench Coastal Maine yet again on Saturday, Team Wiscasset decided to make a rare but beneficial move and rescheduled the racing action to Sunday afternoon. Both fans and drivers packed the stands on Mother’s Day for 5 divisions of racing fun, starting with the Portland Glass Strictly Streets.

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Milwaukee Tools, Nelson ACE Continues Support for Thunder Road Crew Chiefs

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2025

Barre’s Nelson’s ACE Hardware and Milwaukee Tools have continued their support of the hardworking crew and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s race teams throughout 2025! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – With the ink just drying, Thunder Road officials are excited to announce the continued partnership with Barre’s Nelson ACE Hardware and the Milwaukee Tools brand at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Milwaukee Tools through Nelson ACE will support the hardworking crews and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s racers with a weekly Crew or Crew Chief of the Week award and a special season ending prize to boot!

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Monadnock Speedway Rescheduled for Sunday, July 20th

by MikeMay 13, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2025) – NASCAR and JDV Productions today announced the Cheshire County Clash NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Monadnock Speedway has been rescheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, July 20.

The race was originally scheduled for May 3, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

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Richie Davidowitz Returns To Riverhead Raceway Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified Victory Lane

by Bob FinanMay 13, 2025

Heading into the 2025 race season at Riverhead Raceway, Richie Davidowitz of East Moriches had only planned to run his INEX Legend Race Car a handful of times at his home track. However, a late season opportunity came along with Rat Pack Racing to drive their entry in the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modifieds, Richie quickly accepted the ride. Saturday in just their second race as a team, Davidowitz drove to victory in the 25-lap Scout Night feature event.

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Zullo, Templeton, Zellman Win Opener At Monadnock Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2025

Twin State Trucking Super Street Winner: Dylan Zullo (Claremont, NH) – Photo Credit Emily Miller

WINCHESTER, N.H. – Dylan Zullo won his first career Super Street victory Saturday, May 10, at Monadnock Speedway, topping the season opener at the high banked quarter-mile.

Jimmy Zellman made the move of the night to snatch victory in the Pure Stock main event, while Kyle Templeton had his way in the Mini Stocks. Fourteen-year-old Sofia Rego won the night’s Young Guns feature, while Adam Lovejoy topped a spirited field of Pro V8 Sportsmen.

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Grandview Speedway Presents A NASCAR Modified & Sportsman Two Division Show This Saturday – Kubota High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive May 20 – Sportsman Twin 20 Set For June 21

by MikeMay 13, 2025

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY PRESENTS NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN THIS SATURDAY
KUBOTA HIGH LIMIT 410 SPRINT MIDWEEK ROTO ROOTER SERIES TUESDAY MAY 20
T.P. TRUCK EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN TWIN 20’s SET FOR SATURDAY JUNE 21
BRETT KRESSLEY & COLIN COX ARE ON TOP OF GRANDVIEW POINT STANDINGS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Looking to keep the momentum rolling after a successful night of action last week, Grandview Speedway will be presenting a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Modified and Sportsman two-division show this Saturday night.

This coming Saturday, May 17 Grandview Speedway will present the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman in a two-division program which will include qualifying events for both classes leading up to the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature and the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman main event.

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Monaco Modifieds Return to Thompson Speedway for Midweek RaceChoice.com 75

by Lou ModestinoMay 12, 2025

NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Preece returns to his roots Wednesday night in the family-owned #40 machine at Thompson for the RaceChoice.com 75 with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series! (Alan Ward Photo)

Thompson, CT — The sights and sounds of Thompson Speedway are ready to return in earnest this Wednesday night, the first of six planned Wednesday night shows throughout the summer season, with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series! The Monaco Modifieds will fight for the $10,000 main prize in the RaceChoice.com 75 along with supporting action from the six Thompson Speedway track championship divisions!

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Jack Ely Drives To Race Of Champions Modified Series Victory At Chemung Speedrome

by MikeMay 12, 2025

Gene Purvis Earns First FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series Win at Chemung
Cody McPherson Captures 602 Dirt Sportsman Modified Opener at Ohsweken

Chemung, NY – (May 11, 2025) – Jack Ely of Northampton, PA powered from his 5th starting position to take the lead for good in the closing stages of the “Mayflower 75” at Chemung Speedrome, earning his third career victory in the Race of Champions Modified Series. Ely engaged in a thrilling battle for the top spot with fellow Northampton native Matt Hirschman before ultimately pulling away to secure the win.

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Thanksgiving Classic Winner Parker Eatmon To Complete 2025 zMAX CARS Tour Schedule With Hettinger Racing

by MikeMay 12, 2025

Soon-To-Be 19-Year-Old Will Drive No. 71 Chevrolet in Late Model Stock Division
Eatmon Debuts New Partner, Vetted Ventures, May 16 at North Wilkesboro

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2025) – Parker Eatmon has joined Hettinger Racing for the remainder of the 2025 zMAX CARS Tour schedule, with the soon-to-be 19-year-old piloting the team’s No. 71 Chevrolet in the Late Model Stock division of the nation’s premier Late Model touring series.

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‘Eppin’ Express’ Two-for-Two in Star Speedway Coastal Clash 150 with Brandon Barker Victorious

by Lou ModestinoMay 12, 2025

DJ Shaw wins a stacked Heat Three in front of the big Mother’s Day crowd at Star Speedway Sunday. (Mark A. Cote action photos)

Epping, NH — The sun finally started to shine down on the 2025 season for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour on Mother’s Day Sunday at Star Speedway. Thirty-six teams representing five New England states and the Canadian province of Quebec converged for the Coastal Clash 150 at the southern New Hampshire oval in Round #1 of the Brookside Equipment Sales Triple Crown!

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