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JR Bertuccio Quickest NASCAR Modified Testing During First Riverhead Raceway Practice Day

by Lou ModestinoApril 24, 2023

A new race season dawned on Long Island Saturday afternoon as Riverhead Raceway hosted the first of two pre-season practice days leading up to the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series opening night May 6th. After five sessions of NASCAR Modified testing was completed, 2002 track champion JR Bertuccio of Centereach was quickest on the day.

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Two Free To The Public Riverhead Raceway Practice Days Announced For April 22nd & April 29th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2023

Baseball fans have spring training to look forward to during a long off season, but if you are a race fan on Long Island you very much look forward to the two practice days at Riverhead Raceway signaling another exciting race season is right around the corner. Today track officials announced Saturday April 22nd and Saturday April 29th as the two practice days with the tradition of free grandstand admission remaining in place for eager race fans. Also, track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz revealed the Enduro Opening Day program has been moved up one week to Sunday April 30th starting the new race season a week earlier.

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Preseason Safety Inspection Dates Announced For Riverhead Raceway April 8th & April 15th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 16, 2023

With 2023 Speedweeks firmly in the rearview mirror, Riverhead Raceway announced today two preseason safety inspection days Saturday April 8th and Saturday April 15th. Weather permitting, both inspection days run from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm and kickoff a busy month of April leading up to the 73rd season opening weekend Saturday evening May 6th and Sunday afternoon May 7th.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces Three 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Dates, Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Set For May 20th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 7, 2023

While Riverhead Raceway is the shortest track visited by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the demanding bullring nestled on Eastern Long Island will again be the most frequented by WMT teams in 2023. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz have inked three dates for 2023 with Riverhead Raceway anchoring the 19 event WMT schedule. The first WMT stop at the demanding but always exciting bullring features the Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Saturday evening May 20th.

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Doubleheader Weekend To Usher In 73rd Season Of Racing At Riverhead Raceway Saturday May 6th & Sunday May 7th

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 26, 2023

Entering their eighth season as owners and promoters of Riverhead Raceway, Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz announced the 2023 schedule of events at the annual championship awards ceremony in early January. The new schedule is once again packed full of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing as well popular and entertaining family fun programs.

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31st Annual Long Island Daytona 500 Party Returning To The All Star Of Riverhead Sunday February 19th

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 21, 2023

Long Island’s original Daytona 500 Party returns for the 31st consecutive year Sunday February 19th, 2023 at The All Star of Riverhead. The popular gathering of the Long Island racing community will be hosted by Riverhead Raceway announcer Stephen Halpin and his twin brother, noted racing spotter Tim.

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350 Turn Out To Celebrate 2022 Riverhead Raceway Champions Friday, Kyle Soper Takes Home Fourth NASCAR Modified Title In Five Years

by MikeJanuary 9, 2023

After a two year pause Riverhead Raceway was able to celebrate their 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champions in style once again Friday evening at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow with 350 revelers filling the banquet room. Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz hosted the gala event with track GM John Ellwood while Stephen Halpin served as master of ceremonies.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces Class Of 2022 Rookie Of The Year Drivers

by Lou ModestinoDecember 21, 2022

Breaking from tradition, Riverhead Raceway recently announced their 2022 Rookie of the Year drivers for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series in advance of the upcoming Champions Award Banquet that is set for Friday January 6th at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow.

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After Two Year Absence Riverhead Raceway Awards Ceremony Honoring 2022 Champions Returns Friday January 6th

by Lou ModestinoDecember 9, 2022

Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz of Riverhead Raceway recently announced after two years of not being able to host their annual banquet during the Covid-19 pandemic the Champions Award Banquet will return Friday January 6th at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow. The affair honors track champions, top five drivers from championship standings, and Rookie of the Year drivers from the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at the historic quarter mile oval.

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Islip 300 Entries Swell To 33, “Big Money” Matt Hirschman To Drive For New Local Combination Seeking $7,000 Victory

by Lou ModestinoNovember 9, 2022

With the 6th annual Islip 300 just days away at Riverhead Raceway interest for the race peaked Monday evening when it was announced that “Big Money” Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. would be among those chasing the $7,000 victory at the historic quarter mile oval.

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