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2026 Dakar Rally Route To Be Announced On November 13, 2025

Here it is (already) — the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The 2026 Dakar route announcement.

This Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. (french time), watch the official unveiling of the Dakar route.

And while you wait, take one last look back at the end of the 2025 season!

Heading for 2026

All eyes are already on January, when the Dakar will kick off the 5th season of the W2RC. See you in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, from January 3 to 17!

Save the date: the full route presentation is this Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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Divisional Lineup Set For July 1, 2026 Mid Week Madness NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Showdown at Seekonk Speedway

by Lou Modestino6 hours ago0

Tour To Compete in Seekonk Speedway Firecracker 150 presented by the Bethesda Leadership Group; Granite State Pro Stock Series, Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars Summer Showdown Join Packed Card

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway announced today the full divisional lineup for the July 1, 2026 event that includes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

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Formula DRIFT Coming to Stafford Motor Speedway in 2026

by Lou Modestino6 hours ago0

Formula DRIFT, world’s top drifters set to take on Connecticut’s legendary short track June 18–20

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier professional drifting championship, is bringing its high-horsepower spectacle to Stafford Motor Speedway for the first time ever. The event, scheduled for June 18-20, 2026, will feature both the Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PROSPEC Championships as part of the series’ expanded 2026 national schedule.

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Racing TV Listings For Thursday, 11/07/25 Through Sunday, 11/09/25

by Lou Modestino6 hours ago0

Listings are from Racing TV Schedule, and are subject to change. Times are eastern.

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$41,650 Purse Announced For 9th Annual Islip 300 November 15th At Riverhead Raceway, $12,000 Awaits Winner

by Bob Finan6 hours ago0

The Riverhead Raceway management team over the weekend announced via their social media platforms the posted purse for the 9th annual Islip 300 Tour Type Modified spectacular Saturday November 15th. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz disclosed that $41,650 will be up for grabs during the 75-mile, 300-lap contest, with the winner pocketing a cool $12,000. Chase Grennan of Glen Cove is the defending race winner and will seek to become the first driver to win back-to-back Islip 300 events.

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How Did The Northeastern NASCAR Drivers Do At Phoenix?

by Lou Modestino6 hours ago0

Editor’s note: this was delayed in posting due to webmaster’s mini-vacation…

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in fourth while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended his day in ninth.

Jesse Love won the Xfinity race. Justin Bonsignore of Long Island, NY came in tenth while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT made the top ten. Not so fortunate was Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY who ended his day in 36th.

In the Trucks it was Corey Heim going to Victory Lane. Corey LaJoie ended up seventh, while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA had a tough day and ended up 31st.

Cars and Coffee Darien (CT) – 2025 Season Closer Is This Sunday

by Lou Modestino1 day ago0

November isn’t always the best time of the year for a car show, but we’re gonna do one anyway – before all those garage queens are put away for the winter. Cars and Coffee Darien to the rescue.

7:00 am to 10:30 am
Old Kings Market (formerly Goodwives Shopping Center)
25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT 06820

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Tickets On Sale Now for Rockingham Speedway NASCAR Easter Weekend Classic

by Lou Modestino1 week ago0

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2025) – With just one race left on the schedule and the 2025 season practically in the rear view, it’s time for race fans to lock in their seats for Rockingham Speedway’s second annual NASCAR Easter Weekend classic, April 3-4, 2026.

Following a sellout in 2025, tickets are officially now on sale to the general public for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly the NASCAR Xfinity Series), NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series East tripleheader weekend at the celebrated Richmond County oval.

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Stafford Speedway Launches “Full Throttle Club” for Weekly Racers — Debuts with Complimentary Tire Program in 2026

by Lou Modestino1 week ago0

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has unveiled the Full Throttle Club, a new rewards initiative designed to give back to the competitors who are the backbone of weekly racing at the historic half-mile. The program officially launches in 2026, kicking off with a Complimentary Tire Program for dedicated full-time race teams beginning in August 2026.

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Lime Rock Park Announces 2026 Schedule

by Lou Modestino1 week ago0

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (30 October 2025) — Building on one of the most successful seasons in the Park’s 68-year history, Lime Rock Park has announced its 2026 spectator schedule featuring six major race weekends.

The Connecticut circuit will once again blend professional racing, vintage competition and community spirit throughout its 69th season.

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