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Whelen Engineering Inc. Returns as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entitlement Partner

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2024) – NASCAR today announced an extension of the entitlement partnership of its original series as Whelen Engineering, Inc. returns to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour through 2029 in a partnership that guarantees increased team payouts starting with the 2025 season. In conjunction with the announcement, NASCAR released the 16-race 2025 Whelen Modified Tour schedule.

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Islip 300 By Highmark Building Efficiency Registration Now Open, No Registration Fee Prior To November 13th

by Bob FinanOctober 23, 2024October 24, 2024

Riverhead Raceway officials announced Tuesday morning that registration for the November 16th Islip 300 by HighMark Building Efficiency is now open and available for Modified Tour Type teams by visiting http://www.riverheadraceway.com. Registration is free of charge prior to Wednesday November 13th, a $100 fee per car number will be applies for late entrants.

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Owen Grennan Scores First Career Riverhead Raceway Modified Victory, John Beatty Jr. Secures Second Consecutive Championship

by Bob FinanOctober 21, 2024

After rain washed out the Championship Night for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Series at Riverhead Raceway the event was pushed back to the third weekend in October. In the 50-lap NASCAR Modified feature Owen Grennan of Glen Cove avoided all that was going on around him to collect his first career victory. Earlier Grennan romped to his 21st career triumph in the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modifieds.

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Highmark Building Efficiency Sponsorship Drives 8th Annual Islip 300 Winner’s Share To $12,000

by Bob FinanOctober 9, 2024

In January when revealing the 2024 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Series schedule for Riverhead Raceway, track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz announced an $3,000 increase for the winner’s share of the 8th annual Islip 300 to $10,000. Monday, track GM John Ellwood disclosed Rich Gerbe of HighMark Building Efficiency has agreed to becoming the title sponsor of the November 16th Tour Type Modified event, driving the winner’s share to $12,000.

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JCR Motorsports Continuing Enduro & Bandolero Championship Awards Tradition Sunday At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanSeptember 25, 2024

Since 2020 Jimmy & Angela Rennick of JCR Motorsports have provided championship awards involving the Enduro racing at Riverhead Raceway. That tradition will continue on Championship Sunday with the Rennick’s JCR Motorsports presenting championship trophies for the three Enduro divisions of Riverhead Raceway along with the three classifications of Bock Auto INEX Bandolero racing. Second through fifth place drivers also receive JCR Motorsports awards in a post-race presentation.

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Chris Rogers Rides Outside Lane To Riverhead Raceway Modified Victory Lane

by Bob FinanSeptember 24, 2024

By Bob Finan

On a bust night of Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing at Riverhead Raceway Saturday night, Chris Rogers of Patchogue won his second career NASCAR Modified feature the hard way driving to victory lane riding the outside groove. In the 2024 Sara Sylvester INEX Legend Race Car National Qualifier 50, Kyle Ellwood of Riverhead marched to his fifth win of 2024, his first ever in this event. Ten feature events kept the fans busy on the last evening of summer.

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Championship Weekend To Close Out Riverhead Raceway Regular Season Saturday & Sunday

by Bob FinanSeptember 23, 2024September 24, 2024

The 2024 Riverhead Raceway regular season concludes this weekend when Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz present the traditional Championship Weekend doubleheader. Seven 2024 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champions will be crowned Saturday evening September 28th, with an additional eight track champions to earn their titles Sunday afternoon September 29th. All that will remain in 2024 after this weekend is in the books will be the 8th annual Islip 300, a $10,000 to win Tour Type Modified event Saturday November 16th.

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Bonus Money Announced For 3rd Annual Sara Sylvester INEX Legend Race Car National Qualifier 50 At Riverhead Raceway September 21st

by Bob FinanSeptember 17, 2024

The 3rd annual Sara Sylvester INEX Legend Race Car National Qualifier will highlight the Saturday September 21st program at Riverhead Raceway. An extensive lap and bonus money program was announced this week for the prestigious event honoring a very special lady. A complete card of Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing compliments the evening of racing on Local Sports League Night. All kids with league sports jerseys will be admitted free.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Eddie Partridge 256 at Riverhead Raceway Unofficial Race Results

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 16, 2024

Please see past the jump for unofficial results from the recent NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Eddie Partridge 256 at Riverhead Raceway. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Looks For Third Straight Ed Partridge 256 Win at Riverhead

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 11, 2024

Justin Bonsignore is heading for the final five NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races at the top of the championship standings. The chase for his fourth championship continues this Saturday night, September 14, as the Whelen Modified Tour rolls to Riverhead Raceway for the Ed Partridge 256.

In honor of the late Partridge, who operated the track for many years, the Whelen Modified Tour runs this special event each September, with extra laps, and a special pit road set up in the infield for pit stops. In the two-year history of the race, Bonsignore went to Victory Lane both times. The New York native has 11 career Riverhead Raceway Tour wins, tied with Mike Ewanitsko for the most all-time. Bonsignore leads all active drivers in the category.

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