Lou Modestino’s “Track Talk” Column For July 18, 2023

Richard Savary of Canton came of retirement to drive in the Tri-Track Open Modified Series only.  Because he had the opportunity to buy a Tour Type Modified car from the owner in PA minus an engine.  Then he made a deal with well-known Wayne Anderson from Long Island, NY for a power plant and then a trailer also from PA.

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Modified Madness: Swanson Pockets $10,000 Prize During Open Wheel Wednesday At Seekonk

SEEKONK, Mass. — Matt Swanson added his name to a historic list on Wednesday night, June 28 at Seekonk Speedway. Swanson picked up his first career Seekonk Modified win and his first Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series win in the Open Wheel Wednesday 100, worth $10,000.

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Doug Coby Rockets To Second-Place Finish at Thunder Road

BARRE, Vt. – Doug Coby’s first trip to Thunder Road International Speedbowl ended with a finish on the podium on Sunday afternoon. Coby wheeled the Mayhew Tools No. 10 to a strong second-place run after leading laps in the season opener for the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series.

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The King of Barre Returns to Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic Victory Lane

Barre, VT — The 60t Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic proved to be one of the most spectacular in the iconic event’s illustrious career. One-hundred-and-twenty-four cars flooded the Thunder Road pit area ranging from the top oval track masters of the Green Mountain State to some of the most nationally recognized names in Tour-type Modifieds.

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Monaco Modifieds Begin 10th Anniversary Season with the Granite City 100 on May 28th

Barre, VT — After a stellar debut last season, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series is returning to Thunder Road International Speedbowl for the 2nd annual Granite City 100 as part of the 60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000-to-win event is once again drawing the top Tour-type Modified talent to Barre, Vermont in spectacular fashion to kick off the popular series’ 10th anniversary season.

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Mike Christopher Jr Returning to Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) announced today that Mike Christopher Jr. will return to the seat of the No. 7NY for the 2023 season. Christopher will pilot the car for the championship in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series in their six-race schedule, and additional events to be announced.

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Add Another! Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series Now a Four Race Series for 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — After a successful inaugural season in 2022, the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series is back at White Mountain Motorsports Park and has grown from a three-race triple crown to a true series in 2023. The four-event Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series will be featured on some of White Mountain’s biggest schedule highlights in 2023 as round two looks brighter than ever!

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Thunder Road Releases Schedule of Events for 64th Season in 2023

Barre, VT — Thunder Road Officials have finalized the 2023 Schedule of Events for the venerable Central Vermont Speedbowl. Along with the Silver Anniversary of the Community Bank 150 and the Diamond Jubilee for the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic, exciting format changes for the bookending weekends of the 64th season of stock car racing have been created with fan-favorites ready to roll all summer long. 

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Star Speedway Releases Packed 2023 Event Schedule

Weekly Divisions Return To Chase Championships, SBM Moves To Star Classic Weekend, $5 Friday Summer Shootout Series Debuts EPPING, N.H. – Star Speedway announced today a packed schedule of events for the 2023 season headlined by September’s Star Classic weekend and many other high-profile events including championship racing for local divisions and touring series action.

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Riverhead Raceway Readying For 6th Annual Islip 300 Saturday November 12th, Tour Type Modified Winner To Earn $7,000

The Riverhead Raceway management team has been busy since the regular season ended the final weekend of September preparing for the 6th annual Islip 300 Saturday November 12th. In just five years the Islip 300 quickly has become a signature Tour Type Modified event paying the winner $7,000 from a total purse of $32,650. JB Fortin of Holtsville the 2021 Islip 300 victor announced this week he’ll defend his race win.

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Anthony Nocella Races To First Career Monaco Modified Tri-Track Win at Seekonk Speedway

SEEKONK, Mass. – Saturday’s Seekonk Speedway season-finale hosted three divisions of New England short-track racing, with two champions crowned, and one driver keeping the hometown crowd on the edge of their seats in two different races.

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Matt Galko, Stan Mertz Racing Set To Conclude 2022 at Seekonk Speedway

WHITINSVILLE, Mass. – For the final time in 2022, Matt Galko will strap in behind the wheel for Stan Mertz Racing this weekend at Seekonk Speedway. Set to compete in the Haunted Hundred – a 100-lap race with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series – Galko will drive the Koopman Lumber No. 6 chasing a $6,000 winning prize.

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Haunted Hundred To Showcase Championship Event For Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway will roar to life for the final time in 2022 this weekend, as the Action Track of the East is set to host the championship event for the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series in the annual Haunted Hundred. On top of 100 laps for the ground-pounding Modifieds worth $6,000 to win, the American-Canadian Tour also returns to Seekonk for their penultimate race of the season, and the INEX Legends Cars join the card for a $2,000 to win, 30-lap race.

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Seekonk’s Haunted Hundred Serves as Penultimate ACT Tour Race of 2022

Barre, VT — The next leg of the Southern New England Swing Triple Crown for the American-Canadian Tour comes down to Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway this Saturday, October 22nd with the Haunted Hundred. Once again alongside the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series, the ACT Haunted Hundred is expected to be yet another legendary showdown between the Touring stars of Quebec and New England against a stout field of hometown favorites with the 2022 season quickly coming to a close.

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Ronnie Silk Wins NAPA Fall Final Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series Feature at Stafford

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway welcomed the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series to the track $15,000 to win NAPA Fall Final.  With 51 cars on hand to qualify for 32 starting positions, there was also a 20-lap RaceChoice.com B-Main feature which allowed the winner to choose from either a $1,000 payday or to join the starting field for the 80-lap main event.  Cory DiMatteo won the race and he chose to join the 80-lap race and start in the 33rd and final starting position.

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