One of the most beloved and iconic personalities of Riverhead Raceway & Figure Eight racing will be celebrated Saturday when the annual Two for TK Twin 9 Figure Eight features are presented as part of Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races program. The twin features are run in memory of “TK’ Tommy Kraft who spent his adult life competing in and promoting Figure Eight racing on Long Island. Tommy passed away in late July of 2023.
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Dave Brigati Scores Late Model Win, Erin Solomito Victorious In Super Pro Trucks Before Large Turnout At Riverhead Raceway Saturday
A couple of familiar faces returned to victory lane at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening when “The Fancy Farmer” Dave Brigati of Calverton won the 40-lap Late Model feature event while Erin Solomito of East Quogue topped the Super Pro Truck 20-lap event. A large crowd on hand for the Monster Truck Night of Destruction greeted both upon exiting their winning machines.
Large Crowd Watches John Beatty Jr. Pad Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Championship Lead With Saturday Victory
Two-time and defending Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified champion John Beatty Jr. of Merrick scored his first victory of the 2025 Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Saturday before a packed house at Riverhead Raceway. Beatty, who came to Saturday’s race with a 28-point cushion in the championship chase furthered that advantage with his 14th career win, becoming the fifth winner in as many NASCAR Modified races at Riverhead this season.
Former Riverhead Raceway Champion Kyle Soper Giving Back With Bandolero Trophy Donation
Fans of all sports hear it all the time as broadcasters mention many athletes never forget where they came from. Such is the case with former four-time NASCAR Modified champion Kyle Soper of Manorville who Saturday morning stopped by Riverhead Raceway to donate all the trophies he accumulated for his 45 victories across four divisions; it is Kyle’s wishes the re-purposed hardware would go to INEX Bandolero winners starting Sunday July 27th.School Bus Demo Provides Smashing Conclusion To Riverhead Raceway Program Saturday
Riverhead Raceway returns to action after a week off this Saturday Jul 12th in a big way with an action-packed program of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series excitement. The presentation will come to a smashing conclusion when the first School Bus Demolition Derby of 2025 hits the track. The School Bus demos have become the most popular of the family entertainment attractions at the track over the last decade.
Riverhead Raceway Kicks Off Summer Excitement Saturday With NASCAR Modifieds And School Bus Demolition Derby
Things are about to heat up at Riverhead Raceway and we’re not just talking about the weather. After a week hiatus the 75th Anniversary season roars back to action this Saturday July 12th featuring a 50-lap NASCAR Modified event and the season’s first School Bus Demolition Derby. The tour type Modifieds embark on a very busy and important stretch run toward determining the 2025 championship starting Saturday and concluding with a doubleheader weekend July 26th & July 27th.
Chase Grennan Celebrates High School Graduation With Riverhead Raceway Flying Dutchman 75 NASCAR Modified Victory
The last weekend of June 2025 will forever standout as a special one for Chase Grennan of Glen Cove as just hours after graduation high school, Chase went on to score a clean sweep of the “Flying Dutchman” 75 NASCAR Modified event Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway. The 2024 Islip 300 winner set fast time in qualifying and promptly led all 75-laps of the race celebrating the late Fred Harbach and 75th Anniversary of Riverhead Raceway.
75th Anniversary Celebration Fireworks, NASCAR Modified Flying Dutchman Tribute 75 Highlight Riverhead Program Saturday
Over time many special nights, planned or spontaneous have evolved at Riverhead Raceway creating lifetime memories for competitors and spectators alike. Saturday evening, those memories will be feted during the 75th Anniversary Celebration complete with a Fireworks extravaganza to mark the milestone. On track action features the “Flying Dutchman” tribute 75 for the NASCAR Modifieds, honoring and celebrating the racing career and life of Fred Harbach, one of the most popular figures ever to race Riverhead Raceway.
Richie Davidowitz Fends Off AJ Desantis For Riverhead Raceway Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified 100 Victory
During a race drivers’ career some victories feel more significant than others for varying reasons. For Richie Davidowitz of East Moriches and his Rat Pack Racing team their victory Saturday in the Eagle Chevrolet Crate 100 at Riverhead Raceway is one of those wins. Setting fast time in qualifying and leading all 100-laps served as sweet redemption for the new pairing who had a runner-up finish stripped away after a tech infraction a couple weeks back.
Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified 100, School Bus Figure Eights Take Center Stage Saturday At Riverhead Raceway
In celebration of the long-awaited arrival of the summer solstice, Riverhead Raceway management has arranged for a busy night of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing Saturday with the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified in the spotlight running their annual 100-lap event. Ten feature events in all are on the racing menu with well over 250-laps of feature event racing to unfold with a School Bus Figure Eight race closing out the program.