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Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race

by MikeMay 14, 2025

North Wilkesboro Speedway will honor Wood Brothers Racing during the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, celebrating the team’s 75th year.
Two generations of the Wood family will participate in race-day ceremonies, with Len Wood serving as honorary starter, Eddie Wood as honorary pace car driver and Jon Wood delivering the command to start engines alongside former Wood Brothers Racing driver Michael Waltrip.
Josh Berry, current driver of the legendary No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford, will drive a special throwback paint scheme honoring Michael Waltrip’s 1996 All-Star Race win. The 1996 win at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the only Wood Brothers Racing victory in the 40-year history of the All-Star Race.
1995 NASCAR CRAFSTMAN Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner will serve as Grand Marshal for Saturday’s Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, returning to the spotlight nearly 30 years after capturing the inaugural series title

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 13, 2025) – As Wood Brothers Racing celebrates their 75th year in 2025, North Wilkesboro Speedway will honor the team with dignitary roles for the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18. Founded in 1950 by brothers Glenn and Leonard Wood, the oldest active NASCAR team has participated in races at the historic facility since 1957, shortly after the track was paved for the first time.

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Claremont Motorsports Park Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend with Thrilling Doubleheader

by Lou ModestinoMay 14, 2025

Claremont, NH — Claremont Motorsports Park is set to ignite Memorial Day Weekend with an action-packed doubleheader, featuring two nights of adrenaline-fueled racing as part of the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series.

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Area Auto Racing News – May 13, 2025 Edition Now Available

by WebmasterMay 13, 2025

Top Headlines From May 13 Edition

Anthony Macri Remains Undefeated At Williams Grove; Takes $20,000 Morgan Cup, As PA Posse Beats World Of Outlaws
Racing World Mourns The Passing Of Revered Photographer Ace Lane, Jr.
Chemung RoC Modified Podium Swept By Northampton, PA Drivers Jack Ely, Matt Hirschman & Austin Beers
Flat Out At New Egypt: Danny Bouc’s Late Race Contact With Leader Ryan Krachun Propels Him To Victory In Thrilling Modified Fight To The Finish
Lincoln’s World Of Outlaws Gettysburg Clash Won By Buddy Kofoid
Jeff Rine’s Super LM Bedford Win Makes Him Track’s All Time Career Win Leader
Five Win Week: LM Star Max Blair Wins Twice At Stateline, Twice At Eriez, Once At Tri-City
Chris Esposito Races To First Grandview Mod Victory In 17 Years; Brett Kressley Gets Big Mod Score Too
Defending Fulton Modified Champ Tim Sears, Jr. Gets Title Defense Started Right; Wins Season Opener
New Father Mat Williamson Has Big Weekend; Races To Ransomville, Land Of Legends Back To Back Scores
Kyle Larson’s Latest NASCAR Cup Win At Kansas Was A Rout

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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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