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Get Pumped: CRAFTSMAN Trucks at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 20 features all three series on track. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour kicks things off with qualifying immediately followed by the Mohegan Sun 100. Next up, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series battles it out in the Round of 10 cutoff race, the Team EJP 175. Finally, the NASCAR Cup Series takes the stage for practice and qualifying to set the stage for Sunday’s Round of 12 kickoff race.

Doubleheader Saturday: one ticket … two thrilling races … high-octane action from three series, and don’t forget – kids 12 and under are FREE!

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Peter Bennett Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters SK Light King of the Crate Feature at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its SK Light Modified division for an extra distance 40-lap King of the Crate feature event as part of the GAF Roofing Modified Masters program on Wednesday, July 16th. Peter Bennett was the big winner of the night, capturing the King of the Crate title for his very first career feature victory at Stafford Speedway.

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Jake Johnson Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters At Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series came to Stafford Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 16th for the 80-lap GAF Roofing Modified Masters feature event. Jake Johnson took control of the race just past the halfway point of the race and he led the final 40 laps of the race to the checkered flag to win the GAF Roofing Modified Masters.

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Midseason Championships Give the Crossed Flags on 2025 at White Mountain this Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — The gates reopen at White Mountain Motorsports Park this Saturday night for one of the most important events of the summer schedule. Midseason Championships on Saturday, July 19 marks the halfway point in the season with double points on the lines for all divisions!

Quinny Welch is back where he feels most comfortable, atop the 1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Model standings. What Welch really wants though, is a win and what better way to get his first of the year than to stand tall as the Midseason Champion?! In fact, the top three in Late Model standings all remain winless this season, using consistency to make their way to the top.

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Powers Back for International Challenge at Montmagny

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is back in action North of the Border this Saturday, July 19 at Autodrome Montmagny just outside of Quebec City for the $10,000-to-win CAN-AM 200! The classic international battle between the US invaders and the Canadian home guard will once again settle the score in front of a packed house this Saturday under the lights!

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Cars and Coffee Darien (CT) – Who Won What At Sunday’s Show

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

More than just a “cars and coffee” event, Cars and Coffee Darien blends the casual atmosphere of a Sunday morning cars and coffee with a car show – except that there is no cutoff year, and there are no rules about what you can bring: cars, trucks, Jeeps, and motorcycles of any year are all welcome.

Cars and Coffee Darien is the only event of its type anywhere in the world with a direct connection to the Cannonball races of the 1970s. Known for being a family-friendly event, it is quite common to see multi-generational families, and young parents with strollers walking about. We’re also pet-friendly, and we encourage you to bring your [leashed] 4-legged children.

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Rhode Island Shriners, Pro Stock 80, Trike Races, Fast Friday On Tap At Seekonk Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is hitting the middle of the month of July at full stride. As the summer continues to heat up, the action on the track is getting hotter each week. There are just five scheduled Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday events left before the fields are set for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup championship battles in September – and this weekend – both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday return to the track looking for more fireworks.

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David Hobbs Named Guest of Honor at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 43

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

This Labor Day weekend, Lime Rock Park welcomes one of motorsport’s most versatile and beloved figures, David Hobbs, as Guest of Honor at Historic Festival 43. On Friday night, Hobbs will share the stage at the Competitors’ Dinner with Grand Marshal Rob Dyson, promising an evening filled with storytelling, laughter, and a deep dive into racing history. A limited number of tickets will be made available to the public for this rare opportunity to hear two legends swap tales in an intimate setting.

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46th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Continues All-Important Month of July at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT – The busy, hot month of July continues its all-importance in the track title chase for the Thunder Road faithful this Thursday, July 17 with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models. The ‘Thunder and Lightning’ division of Barre’s Thunder Road goes for their longest point-counting showdown of the summer season with a chance at joining a who’s-who of all time greats on the Vermont Governor’s Cup.

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Logan Melcher Overcomes Adversity at Wiscasset Speedway

by Amy WorreyJuly 15, 2025

Pro Stock Victory Lane, from left: Nick Hinkley. Logan Melcher, Kevin Douglass and Bradley Knowles (Jasen Dickey Photography)

While heavy fog rolled into Coastal Maine on Saturday afternoon, Wiscasset Speedway was able to keep the action rolling along and successfully beat Mother Nature’s time clock, hosting a full Group 1 racing program.

The Davis Erector Group 207 Crate Modifieds were the spotlight division of the night with two feature races. Bubba Pelton took off with the early lead in the first race and held off a hard-charging John Ricci as the laps wound down, scoring the victory. Ryan Phillips held the upper hand in the second feature, but Pelton pulled to his door on lap 10, challenging for the top spot. Pelton completed the pass on lap 17 and never looked back, sweeping the division.

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