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Squier Cup Champion Crowned at the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 this Thursday

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The Maplefields/Irving Late Models crown the Squier Cup champion with this Thursday’s 47th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 while also defending the turf from NASCAR Cup Series invader Ryan Preece! (Alan Ward photo)

NASCAR’s Ryan Preece will Attempt to Join Iconic Governor’s Cup Win List

Barre, VT – The Nation’s Site of Excitement is back in rip-roaring action high atop Quarry Hill in Barre this Thursday evening for the 47t running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150! The final, championship round in the Squier Cup Triple Crown presented by Milton CAT will also feature NASCAR Cup Series winner Ryan Preece who will attempt to bring the Vermont Governor’s Cup back to North Carolina while NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski will also be on site for an autograph session.

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Iconic Ollie Silva Midsummer Classic Ready to Roar at Lee USA Speedway this Friday!

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The New England Supermodified Series (NESS) brings the Ollie Silva Midsummer Classic to Lee USA Speedway this Friday night with 75 laps to decide who joins the wins list in one of the most iconic Big-Block Supermodified events in the nation! (Jimmy Wiggin photo)

Lee, NH — When the gates reopen at Lee USA Speedway this Friday, history will hang in the air as the New England Supermodified Series (NESS) brings the Ollie Silva Midsummer Classic back to New Hampshire’s Center of Speed! The lightning fast NESS Big-Block Supermodifieds will light up the seacoast oval alongside the 350 Supermodifieds, the NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lights and the $750-to-Win Ridge Runner/Mad Bomber Shootout!

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Leary Leads Silver Crown Series to Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield

by MikeAugust 18, 2026

CJ Leary From 2025 Illinois State Fair Race – Event Horizon Photo

SPRINGFIELD, IL – the big cars of the USAC Silver Crown Championship return to one of their most historic venues, as Greenfield, Indiana’s C.J. Leary leads the series to the Springfield Mile for the 63rd Running of the Bettenhausen 100 Presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Leary enters Springfield following a victory in the series’ most recent event on the pavement at Iowa Speedway, his second win of the 2026 season. He leads the Silver Crown championship standings by 45 points over two-time and defending national champion Justin Grant.

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Luke Peters Dominates Tiger $2K, Steals Central Asphalt Triple Crown Championship in Tiebreaker At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoAugust 10, 2026

Groton, Vermont’s Luke Peters and crew celebrate his Tiger $2K win and the Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown championship at White Mountain Saturday night. (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — It was a Saturday for the ages at White Mountain Motorsports Park as the teams, fans and officials beat out Mother Nature for a stellar night of racing action. The Pro Truck Challenge kicked off the twin bill with their second annual return to the North Woodstock, New Hampshire oval. Nate Smith took off with the early lead in the Northern 55 as Todd Taylor followed and Randy Burr made his way under Tyler Chapman for third. Smith led until lap 26 when things went amiss under the hood leaving Taylor to try and hold off point leader Burr. Randy Burr made the move under the #47 Taylor to lead lap 31 and march home to victory over Tyler Chapman and Todd Taylor in the caution-free event.

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13-YEAR OLD HAYDEN BUSHEY TOPS LATE MODELS AGAIN AT CLAREMONT

by Lou ModestinoAugust 10, 2026

CLAREMONT, NH – Hayden Bushey won the Tour Type Late Model main event Friday at Claremont Motorsports Park. It was the Fairfax, VT hot shoe’s second feature win in as many tries at the Thrasher Road speedplant.

If he was entering the track through the front gate, Bushey would almost qualify for child’s admission. But as a competitor, he’s as savvy as a veteran of decades on the asphalt. Tough, smooth, flawless, Bushey is only 13 years old.

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WILL FARRELL COMPLETES FIGURE EIGHT COMEBACK WITH FIRST CAREER WIN, RIELY O’KEEFE REMAINS RED HOT IN LEGENDS AT RIVERHEAD RACEWAY SATURDAY

by Bob FinanAugust 10, 2026

A standing room only crowd filed into Riverhead Raceway Saturday for the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet I Love America night Fireworks and School Bus Demolition Derby program and were treated to some great stock car racing prior to the family entertainment events. Second generation TK Figure Eight talent Will “The Thrill” Farrell of Mastic led the list of NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts winners after he scored his first career feature event win in a 15-lap contest.

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$10 GRANDSTAND ADMISSION ON BACK TO THE 90’s NIGHT THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

by MikeAugust 10, 2026

EDDIE STRADA AND JOE TOTH CONTINUE TO LEAD TRACK POINT STANDINGS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following a successful 64^th anniversary celebration last Saturday night, Grandview Speedway returns with a special Back to the 90’s night this weekend!

This Saturday’s program will feature the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modifieds and Sportsman along with the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage cars in a NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts event, plus a LDE Backpack giveaway and a Kid’s Money Scramble on Back to the 90’s Night with just $10 grandstand admission!

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Race Of Champions Sportsman Modifieds To Highlight Apple Harvest Night At Spencer Speedway This Friday, August 14, 2026

by MikeAugust 10, 2026

— Free Apple Friday Courtesy of the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival —

Williamson, NY (August 10, 2026) — This Friday, August 14, Spencer Speedway will be in action once again with the running of Apple Harvest Night, with free apple giveaways from the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival. It is one of the most anticipated race night’s of the season.

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Brett Kressley Scores $10,000 Plus Win In 56th Annual Forrest Rogers Memorial At Grandview Speedway

by MikeAugust 10, 2026

NASCAR SPORTSMAN THRILLER SEES ROOKIE JOHNNY FUGELO CAPTURE SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON AFTER CLASSIC BATTLE WITH DAKOTA KOHLER

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway paid tribute to its founder and builder Forrest Rogers, and also celebrated the track’s 64^th anniversary, with another highly competitive racing program on Saturday night.

The 56^th annual 50-lap Forrest Rogers Memorial T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified Championship race saw Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. charging forward from his fourteenth starting spot, taking the lead on lap thirty, and never looked back on his way to a $10,000 plus win in the midsummer classic.

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Lincoln IL Speedway Set For Logan County Fair Race Friday

by MikeAugust 5, 2026

Logan County Fair IL Set For Fair Race Friday (Event Horizon Photo)

Four Divisions Set for Logan County Fair Night of Thunder at Lincoln Speedway

Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds headline Friday, August 7 program featuring DIRTcar Sportsman, Crown Vics and DIRTcar Hornets

LINCOLN, Ill. — Four divisions of dirt track racing will take center stage at Lincoln Speedway on Friday, August 7, during the Logan County Fair Night of Thunder. The annual fair race will feature the Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Crown Vics and DIRTcar Hornets.

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