There is still one more championship to be decided at Riverhead Raceway for 2025, and that title will be decided at the biggest race of the season during the $12,000 to win 9th annual Islip 300 Saturday. When the dust settles at the conclusion of the 300, the 2025 Ted Christopher Cup Crown Jewel Series champion will emerge with several drivers still in the hunt. The Crown Jewel Series is a championship within a championship annually at Riverhead Raceway consisting of five extra distance, signature events. The championship cup for the series is named honoring the iconic, late Ted Christopher who tragically lost his life in route to Long Island for a WMT event in September of 2017.
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$41,650 Purse Announced For 9th Annual Islip 300 November 15th At Riverhead Raceway, $12,000 Awaits Winner
The Riverhead Raceway management team over the weekend announced via their social media platforms the posted purse for the 9th annual Islip 300 Tour Type Modified spectacular Saturday November 15th. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz disclosed that $41,650 will be up for grabs during the 75-mile, 300-lap contest, with the winner pocketing a cool $12,000. Chase Grennan of Glen Cove is the defending race winner and will seek to become the first driver to win back-to-back Islip 300 events.
Stafford Speedway Launches “Full Throttle Club” for Weekly Racers — Debuts with Complimentary Tire Program in 2026
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has unveiled the Full Throttle Club, a new rewards initiative designed to give back to the competitors who are the backbone of weekly racing at the historic half-mile. The program officially launches in 2026, kicking off with a Complimentary Tire Program for dedicated full-time race teams beginning in August 2026.
White Mountain Motorsports Park Introduces Crown Vic Division for 2026
N. Woodstock, NH —White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) officials announced Monday that the fan-favorite Crown Vic division will be included in Saturday night racing at the North Woodstock oval in 2026. The Crown Vics made their White Mountain debut on September 27th was labeled a welcome addition by fans and drivers, paving the way for the creation of a rule book and planning for a regular division in the upcoming year.
Charlie Baldwin Tops Super Streets On Day One Of CMP Fall Challenge
CLAREMONT, N.H. – It was all of a balmy 37 degrees Friday night when Charging Charlie Baldwin flew under the checkers to win the nightcap Super Street main event at Claremont Motorsports Park, concluding day one of the historic third-mile oval’s opening round of its huge three day event fifth annual Fall Challenge classic weekend.
Riverhead Raceway 9th Annual Islip 300 Registration Open, Race Procedure Changes Announced For November 15th Event
Activity and excitement surrounding the 9th annual Islip 300 Saturday November 15th at Riverhead Raceway building for the $12,000 to win tour type Modified spectacular. Monday, track management announced free registration for the Islip 300 and support classes is now open, as well revealing several major changes to race procedure for the 300. Chase Grennan of Glen Cove scored a huge upset win at just 17-years old last November, and the college freshman hopes to become the first back-to-back winner of the short track classic next month.
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DIRTcar Fall Nationals Return to Lincoln Speedway This Weekend – October 16-18
Champions, Campers, and the Best of the Midwest Set to Converge for Season Finale
LINCOLN, IL – The wait is over — it’s officially DIRTcar Fall Nationals week at Lincoln Speedway, where well over 100 of the best drivers from across the Midwest will close out the 2025 racing season in grand fashion. The three-day event runs Thursday through Saturday, October 16–18, featuring open practice on Thursday night and two full nights of national championship racing on Friday and Saturday.
Cat & Mouse in Jon McKennedy’s $5,000 Dash for Cash Win over Woody Pitkat
Thompson, CT — Joshua Gerard and Shane Gendron brought the R&R Open Street Stock Series to green to kick off Friday’s racing action. Gendron shot off like a rocket with Austin Erickson in hot persuit as Ryan Lineham made short work of his march to third by lap ten. While Lineham continued his run to take the lead on lap fourteen, Erickson and Andrew Gillis got physical for third-place before the field strung out in between several caution periods. Ryan Lineham finally took the long-winded win over Jason Woodard and Austin Erickson.
Super Late Models Next Weekend Head For Oxford Plains Speedway In Maine
Over 40 drivers have entered the PASS 400, a race with a tradition dating back to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, but with a huge difference for this year’s race. The race will total 400 laps, split into three segments at 100, 100, and 200 laps respectively, each paying $25,000 to win, with the overall winner collecting an additional $25,000 for having the lowest average finish from each of the three segments. A single driver could win $100,000 by sweeping the three segments. (more…)
Ron Silk & Matt Hirschman Spilt Modified High Honors on Sunoco World Series Saturday
Thompson, CT — The rolling thunder of the New England Supermodified Series kicked off the stacked feature racing Saturday afternoon with Jon McKennedy quickly taking over the lead from Ryan Battle by lap three. Big brother Jeffrey Battle officially sewed up his championship hopes after taking the green flag and found himself in the top three by lap 15. Facing McKennedy’s near straightaway lead, Battle went on the hunt against PJ Stergios until the final five laps but McKennedy was in another zip code, taking the win as smoke began to spirt out of the tailpipe ahead of Jeffrey Battle and Anthony Nocella.