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Lyn St. James Shared the Limelight with Paul Newman at Lime Rock

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Lyn St. James recorded many milestones in a career that spanned four decades, including seven starts in the Indianapolis 500 and class victories in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. She also remains one of the sport’s most visible advocates for women in motorsports.

At Lime Rock Park, St. James famously shared the spotlight with actor and racer Paul Newman during the 1989 SCCA Trans Am race when the two became tangled in an opening lap incident that left one car perched on top of the other.

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Alera Group to Back the Thunder Road Street Stock Triple Crown through 2027

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Barre, VT – One of Thunder Road Speedbowl’s constant partners has stepped up to support the three-events in seven-days Triple Crown for the rk Miles Street Stocks. Alera Group, formerly Noyle Johnson Insurance, has stepped up to support this rough and rowdy Triple Crown with events on Thursday, July 30, Sunday, August 2 and Thursday, August 6.

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Trans Am Legends Kendall, Schroeder and Joy Set to Reunite at Lime Rock Park during Historic Festival 44

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park Photo) — Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park photo)

Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to headline Historic Lime Rock Trans Am celebration

LAKEVILLE, Connecticut (12 March 2026) – Lime Rock Park will welcome Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to Historic Festival 44 during Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, as the Connecticut circuit celebrates the return of Historic Trans Am racing to its 1.5-mile course.

The legendary trio, whose names are synonymous with Trans Am racing and have all had a wide-ranging impact on the sport, will appear throughout the weekend meeting fans, participating in autograph sessions and celebrating the era of American V8 road racing that defined the Trans Am series through the 1990s.

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NCDOT Renews Commitment to Race Fans with Rockingham Special

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11,2026) – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced today that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s return in April.

“After receiving positive feedback from last year’s event-day train service, we’re excited to bring this unique travel experience back,” said NCDOT Rail Division Director Jason Orthner. “We also want to thank our partners CSX, Amtrak and Track Enterprises for their support in providing this opportunity to get race fans to The Rock. This stop, along with the other special stops NC By Train offers year‑round, helps people bypass potential parking and traffic delays so they can enjoy a comfortable trip to major events like this one across the state.”

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Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2026

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.

In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.

In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.

Motorsports TV Listings For Wednesday, 3/11/26 Through Sunday, 3/15/26

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2026

All listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and times are eastern.

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S.A.F.E.R. Figure Eight & Long Island Enduro Racing Groups Combining For March 28th Awards Ceremony

by Bob FinanMarch 11, 2026

Two grassroots racing organizations will collaborate to celebrate their 2025 champions on Saturday March 28th when the Suffolk Association of Figure Eight Racing and the Long Island Enduro Racing groups present their annual awards ceremony in a combined effort. Tom Ferrara and Kim Hyde of S.A.F.E.R and Long Island Enduro Racing honchos Eric Germuth and Mairah Lawrence got together during the 2025 season to combine the two award ceremonies after each having hosted separate affairs over recent years.

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Casella Waste Bringing Truckload of Support to Stafford Speedway In 2026

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Casella Waste Systems is set for another big season at Stafford Speedway. Casella will once again be the title sponsor of the Casella Waste SK 80, scheduled for Friday, June 5^th. Casella sponsored the inaugural event last season which was won by Michael Christopher, Jr. The Casella Waste SK 80 will serve as the first of three races in the 2026 SK Modified® Triple Crown provided by Sign Pro.

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New For 2026: Intro to Racing; Lime Rock Drivers Club Opening Day Approaching

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2026

Lime Rock Park is thrilled to announce the launch of our Intro to Racing program, a structured entry point onto the main circuit designed specifically for novices and first-time track drivers. Participants use their own street cars and progress through a supervised curriculum that combines classroom instruction and on-track experience.

Intro to Racing is a five-hour program that combines classroom sessions with paced laps, coached stop-box exercises and controlled open lapping. Instructors review safety procedures, vehicle dynamics, racing lines and flag communication before drivers apply those lessons on track.

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Swift Springs Partners with Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour for 2026

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2026

Barre, VT — Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour are excited to announce a new partnership with the California-headquartered Swift Springs for the 2026 season. The world-renowned brand will award a spring in each event on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour as well as prizes at the season-ending banquet!

Swift Springs first entered the market in 1997 as a division of the Japan-based Tokyo Hatsujo Manufacturing Co, Ltd. and rapidly took the racing world by storm. Swift Springs quickly became one of the most recognized and respected names in performance coil springs from endurance events like Le Mans to Formula 3 and here on the short track level.

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