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Change Of Racing Plans Nets Timmy Solomito Second Riverhead Raceway Modified Win Of 2023

by Lou ModestinoAugust 14, 2023

Heading into the racing weekend Timmy Solomito of Islip and his family were planning on competing in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series event in Connecticut, however circumstances beyond Timmy’s control prevented that road trip. With a car ready to race at the Solomito family shop, they instead made the short jaunt to Riverhead Raceway, a decision that paid dividends when Timmy won the 50-lap NASCAR Modified feature at his home track.

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Two For TK Twin Figure Eights, Fireworks Highlight “I Love America Night” Saturday At Riverhead Raceway

by Lou ModestinoAugust 8, 2023

Another exciting family fun night is set for this Saturday August 12th, with Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz celebrating I Love America Night with a Fireworks extravaganza. The Fireworks compliment the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series race program featuring the Two for TK, Twin Figure Eight feature events honoring Tom Kraft who passed away on July 29th.

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Late Race Pass Earns Justin Brown Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Victory

by Lou ModestinoAugust 7, 2023

The NASCAR Modifieds returned to Riverhead Raceway after a mid-summer vacation Saturday, and they did not disappoint with Justin Brown of Manorville perfectly executed a late race pass on Michael Rutkoski of Mattituck to win the 50-lap feature event. The win was made especially sweeter for Brown who had recently lost his ride on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

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Rhett Foog, Reid Halpin & Ben Morabito Among Wednesday Night Riverhead Raceway Winners

by Lou ModestinoAugust 4, 2023

Throw in some midweek mayhem featuring a School Bus Demolition Derby, grassroots stock car racing on a beautiful summer evening and the result is a packed house Wednesday night at Riverhead Raceway. Among the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series winner during the midweek special were Rhett Fogg of Westhampton in the Street Stocks, Reid Halpin of Wading River in the Bock Auto Bandolero Bandits and Ben Morabito of Miller Place in the Bock Auto Bandolero Outlaws.

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Long Island Figure Eight Icon, Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Official Tom Kraft Passes Away

by Lou ModestinoJuly 31, 2023

Just minutes after Saturday night racing at Riverhead Raceway was canceled due to weather, the Long Island racing family was rocked with the news of the passing of “TK” Tom Kraft, 64. Kraft passed away Saturday morning, complications from a heart episode suffered on Monday.

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Jack Handley Jr., Jarrod Hayes & Tom Puccia Share Riverhead Raceway Victory Lane Saturday Night

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2023

A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered Saturday evening at Riverhead Raceway to witness another popular School Bus Demolition Derby. Prior to Michael “Cheesebox” Rommeney of Bohemia winning the Bus Demo, Jack Handley Jr. (Super Pro Trucks), Jarrod Hayes (Street Stocks) and Tom Puccia of Shirley (Mini Stocks) scored NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series victories.

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Bertuccio Returns To Riverhead Modified Victory Lane, Grennan Rules Crate Mod 100

by Lou ModestinoJuly 10, 2023

Nearly 16 years to the day, JR Bertuccio of Centereach returned to NASCAR Modified victory lane Saturday when he led wire to wire in a non-stop 50-lap feature at Riverhead Raceway. Rising driving talent Chase Grennan of Glen Cove scored a clean sweep in the Eagle Chevrolet 100 for the Crate Modifieds for his third win of 2023 after setting fast time in qualifying.

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School Bus Demolition Derby To Bring Riverhead Raceway House Down July 15th

by Lou ModestinoJuly 10, 2023

Full fender racing fury will be on full display during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event set for July 15th at Riverhead Raceway. Once the stock cars are done thrilling the fans the house is sure to come down when the first School Bus Demolition Derby closes out the night’s festivities.

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Tom Rogers Jr. Makes Riverhead Raceway History Winning 63rd Riverhead Raceway Modified Event, Ties Charlie Jarzombek On All Time Win List

by Lou ModestinoJuly 5, 2023

On a night where Riverhead Raceway celebrated it’s 73rd birthday and saluted a racing icon Fred Harbach with a 73-lap NASCAR Modified event, Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead reached icon status of his own. Rogers took his 63rd career victory tying him with the late “Charging” Charlie Jarzombek at the top of the all-time win list.

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Figure Eight Family Feud Returns To Riverhead Raceway Saturday For Fireworks Spectacular

by Lou ModestinoJune 28, 2023

For decades the popular game show Family Feud has filled television airwaves, mainly in repeats. For over half a century Figure Eight racing has thrilled fans at Riverhead Raceway. When the Figure Eights return for their first race since mid-May Saturday, the starting grid will resemble an episode of Family Feud, minus Steve Harvey. The Figure Eights will be part of the 73rd Year Celebration Saturday, complete with a Fireworks spectacular.

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