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New Hampshire Governor’s Cup Kicks Off Big Doubleheader Weekend as Final Test & Tune for 8th Milton CAT 250 on August 2nd At White Mountain

by Lou Modestino
White Mountain
The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models return to headline a three-division Spectacular on Sunday, rain-delayed from opening weekend at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track. (Steven Barnett photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park is set for its second doubleheader weekend in the month of July with a lot on the line for the weekly Late Model warriors of New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track. The New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 100 headlines the Saturday showcase with the 1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Models taking center stage in the final Test & Tune for the 8th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 on August 2 followed by the rain-delayed, three-division PASS Spectacular on Sunday!

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway Goodyear Tire Test Feedback

by Lou Modestino
New Hampshire Motor Speedway Goodyear Tire Test Feedback
  • Christopher Bell, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain gear up for an action-packed NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs weekend at New Hampshire’s “The Magic Mile” during a Goodyear Tire Test Tuesday.

LOUDON, N.H. – With only five races remaining in NASCAR’s 2025 regular season, drivers and fans will soon turn their attention to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) for New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Playoffs race on Sept. 21. Christopher Bell, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain visited “The Magic Mile” on Tuesday for a Goodyear Tire Test.

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Consistent Contender Adrien Paradis Looks to Break Through In Riley Generators Limited Late Model 30 at Stafford Motor Speedway

by Lou Modestino
Consistent Contender Adrien Paradis Looks to Break Through In Riley Generators Limited Late Model 30 at Stafford Motor Speedway

(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the racing season nearing its halfway point at Stafford Motor Speedway, Limited Late Model driver Adrien Paradis, III and the #19 CSB Communications team are still in search of their first win of 2025.  Paradis is looking at this Friday night’s Riley Generators Limited Late Model 30 as a great opportunity to capture his first win of 2025.  Paradis’ best finish this season has been a pair of fourth place finishes to open the season, but with his car being a long-run car, he is feeling confident going into the biggest race of the season for the Limited Late Model division.

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It’s Time for the Double Down Times Argus Midseason Championships at Thunder Road

by Lou Modestino
Thunder Road
With Double Points and the FloRacing Double Purse on the line with the Times Argus Midseason Championships this Thursday at Thunder Road, expect the intensity to be at an all-time high as drivers fight hard to determine the shape of the rest of their 2025 campaign! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – The crossed flags have come down on the 2025 season at Thunder Road International Speedbowl with the annual Times Argus Midseason Championships! Easily the most important night of the championship season for the Thunder Road faithful, Times Argus Midseason Championships award double points plus the first FloRacing Double Purse night of the season and the fan-favorite Autograph Session!

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Broad Arrow To Auction Desirable Aston Martin Zagato DBZ Centenary Collection In Monterey

by Lou Modestino
Broad Arrow To Auction Desirable Aston Martin Zagato DBZ Centenary Collection In Monterey

Grosse Pointe, Michigan (July 22, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is proud to present an extremely rare Aston Martin DBZ Centenary Collection at its flagship Monterey Jet Center Auction on August 13-14, 2025.

The partnership between Aston Martin and Zagato spans over 60 years and has resulted in some of the most iconic and collectible cars in motoring history. In 2019, the famous British marque again teamed up with the Milanese styling house to create the DBZ Centenary Collection, celebrating the relationship between the two brands and 100 years of Carrozzeria Zagato.

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Bonus Money Program Announced For Two For TK Twin 9 Figure Eight Features At Riverhead Raceway Saturday

by Bob Finan

Riverhead RacewayOne 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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Brett Osmond and Will Collins Rule Late Model Doubleheader at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy Worrey
Brett Osmond and Will Collins Rule Late Model Doubleheader at Wiscasset Speedway

With sunny skies overhead, a light coastal breeze and temperatures in the mid-70’s, it was an absolutely beautiful day for some racing on Saturday at Wiscasset Speedway.

Wiscasset Speedway brought the heat to the coast, hosting an action-packed Group 2 program that included the weekly T&L Automotive Modifieds, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners, the visiting Ladies Acceleration Tour and double features for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models.

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Stacy Cahoon Takes Top Wild Midseason Championship Showdown in Six Division White Mountain Showcase

by Lou Modestino
White Mountain
1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Model Midseason Championships victory lane (L-R) Quinny Welch (3rd), winner Stacy Cahoon and Brandon Gray (2nd).  (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The annual Midseason Championship extravaganza met the fans and teams of White Mountain Motorsports Park on Saturday with all six White Mountain divisions packing in for the double point showdown!

The Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Division got Midseason Championships underway Saturday with Kiptyn Aldrich and Maddi Potter leading the class to green. Potter quickly took off with the race lead as Gracen Gorham, Owen Dupuis and Lucas Sidney began their climb from the back of the pack. Gorham was quickest to find open air, motoring into the lead by the halfway point and kept his foot to the firewall to beat out Lucas Sidney to the line with Dupuis rounding out the top three.

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How Did Northeastern Drivers Perform At Dover And Toronto?

by Lou Modestino
How Did Northeastern Drivers Perform At Dover And Toronto?

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup race at Dover.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 14th.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 19th.

A day earlier, Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity race at Dover.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 23rd while Boston’s Kaz Grala ended his day in 31st.

In Indycar at Toronto,  Pato O’Ward won the Indy Car race.  Things didn’t go well for Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT who had big problems and ended up 27th due to a DNS!

— Lou Modestino

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