Former NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault to Face Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd District

Former NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault to Face Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd District
Maine Public | By Kevin Miller
Former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault won the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District.
The Associated Press called the race for Theriault about an hour after the polls closed in Maine. Early returns showed the 30-year-old Fort Kent, ME native with a large lead over his primary opponent, Mike Soboleski of Phillips.

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Lime Rock Park’s MiataCon Sees Huge Growth In Year Two

Lime Rock Park’s MiataCon Sees Huge Growth In Year Two

More than 500 Miatas Gather at Lime Rock Park for MiataCon 2024

Over the weekend, Lime Rock Park transformed into the ultimate destination for Mazda Miata enthusiasts as MiataCon 2024 attracted over 500 Miatas from all generations and fans from across the country, some traveling from as far as California. Against the vibrant autumn backdrop of Northwest Connecticut’s hills, the event celebrated the legacy and lifestyle of Mazda’s iconic sports car. (more…)

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How did New England-Connected Drivers Perform at Homestead?

How did New England-Connected Drivers Perform at Homestead?
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT coming in tenth with Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finishing 28th and Kaz Gala of Boston turning up 32nd while Corey LaJoie being awarded 35th.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two Time Xfinity Champ Randy LaJoie who spent his younger years in his home town of Norwalk, CT, near the northern NASCAR action before heading South to be closer to the top NASCAR racing.
Austin Hill won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT took 11th place with Kyle Weatherman caming  in 14th followed by Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT grabbed 15th and Blair Perkins came in 34th.  Weatherman, Alfredo and Perkins all drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary. Both reside in Chatham, MA.
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Brookside Equipment Triple Crown Set for a Haunting End at the Cement Palace

Brookside Equipment Triple Crown Set for a Haunting End at the Cement Palace

The American-Canadian Tour roars back into Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, November 2nd to settle the score in the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown! (Kevin King photo)

Barre, VT — The third season for the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown is set to be one of the most exciting in series’ history. Each earning one win, Tom Carey III and ACT Rookie of the Year Kasey Beattie lead the standings with Carey’s dominant win at the Thompson Sunoco World Series giving him a twenty-point buffer over the young star. One thing is sure to separate the men from the boys, the tricky Seekonk 1/3-mile with changing autumn weather set to put crew chiefs on notice! (more…)

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Whelen Engineering Inc. Returns as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entitlement Partner

Whelen Engineering Inc. Returns as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entitlement Partner

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2024) – NASCAR today announced an extension of the entitlement partnership of its original series as Whelen Engineering, Inc. returns to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour through 2029 in a partnership that guarantees increased team payouts starting with the 2025 season. In conjunction with the announcement, NASCAR released the 16-race 2025 Whelen Modified Tour schedule.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to White Mountain Motorsports Park in 2025

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to White Mountain Motorsports Park in 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park Officials are excited to announce, in conjunction with today’s schedule release, that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is returning to the North Woodstock, New Hampshire highbanks on Saturday, June 28. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is NASCAR’s oldest division, debuting in 1948, with June’s 200-lap affair marking the Tour’s third visit to New Hampshire’s White Mountain region. (more…)

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Justin Bonsignore Dominates Season Finale to Capture 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

Justin Bonsignore Dominates Season Finale to Capture 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

Photo: Tom Morris Racing Photography

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 26, 2024) – Justin Bonsignore wasn’t going to be denied his fourth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, as he dominated the season finale Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 at Martinsville Speedway to take home the Grandfather Clock and the year-end title.

The championship marks Bonsignore’s fourth title (2018, 2020, 2021, 2024), and the win – his first at Martinsville Speedway – gave him sole possession of second on the all-time Whelen Modified Tour wins list with 45.

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Motorcar Cavalcade | For the Love of the Automobile

Motorcar Cavalcade | For the Love of the Automobile

For the love of the automobile. That’s why we drive, that’s why we admire, that’s why we convene and converse… for the love of and to celebrate the art and evolution of the automobile.

To put it simply, it is that pure and untainted premise and the passion behind it that drew me to learn of, attend, become a believer in, and ultimately become a judge at the Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance. (more…)

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Will Seekonk Produce Another Rookie Rumble or Will the ACT Tour Veterans Shine at the Cement Palace?

Will Seekonk Produce Another Rookie Rumble or Will the ACT Tour Veterans Shine at the Cement Palace?

When the American-Canadian Tour last ventured to Seekonk Speedway (MA) in June, it was a battle between the Rookie hot-shoes and the wily veterans. Will the Concrete Palace again favor the Freshman or is it a Senior Spotlight on November 2nd? (Kevin King photo)

Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour is set to return to Massachusetts’s lone paved oval, the Seekonk Speedway, for the second time this year next Saturday, November 2. The Haunted Hundred marks the final event of the 2024 season with both the international championship on the line as well as the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown, Saturday’s showcase has plenty of pressure for the invading ACT Tour stars. (more…)

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POINTS UPDATE: Gravel Rebounds, Haudenschild Closes on Top Five

POINTS UPDATE: Gravel Rebounds, Haudenschild Closes on Top Five
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CURRENT POINTS LEADER: The pressure was on David Gravel of Watertown, CT heading to Dirt Oval 66 after Carson Macedo took a chunk out of his lead the week before, and Gravel stepped up to the challenge. A runner-up on Friday before a third on Saturday allowed Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports team to pad their lead with five races to go in 2024.

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Islip 300 By Highmark Building Efficiency Registration Now Open, No Registration Fee Prior To November 13th

Islip 300 By Highmark Building Efficiency Registration Now Open, No Registration Fee Prior To November 13th
Riverhead Raceway officials announced Tuesday morning that registration for the November 16th Islip 300 by HighMark Building Efficiency is now open and available for Modified Tour Type teams by visiting http://www.riverheadraceway.com. Registration is free of charge prior to Wednesday November 13th, a $100 fee per car number will be applies for late entrants.

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Mazda USA, Mazda of Milford, and Whaling City Mazda Expand the Fan Zone for MiataCon at Lime Rock Park

Mazda USA, Mazda of Milford, and Whaling City Mazda Expand the Fan Zone for MiataCon at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (22 October 2024) – Lime Rock Park, in partnership with Sports Car Driver Association (SCDA), is excited to welcome back Mazda of Milford (CT) and introduce Mazda USA and Whaling City Mazda as key sponsors for the highly anticipated MiataCon (October 25-26)

MiataCon, a first-of-its-kind celebration of the iconic Mazda Miata, returns for its second edition in 2024. After a successful debut in 2023, the event continues to gain momentum, uniting fans of the beloved sports car. (www.limerock.com/events/MiataCon)

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Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas

Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas
Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the Cup race while Corey LaJoie came in 14th with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 22nd. Corey LaJoie is the son of Norwalk, CT native Randy LaJoie who won two Xfinity Titles during his long career.
A.J. Allmendinger won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT came in fifth with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finishing 19th.  Next was Kyle Weatherman in 20th while Blair Perkins was 31st.  Weatherman and Perkins drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter  Mary who live in Chatham, MA.
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Hersey, Beecher Win, Storace, Witkum Top Winners At Claremont

Hersey, Beecher Win, Storace, Witkum Top Winners At Claremont

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Russ Hersey continued his incredible out-of-retirement October winning streak, Justin Beecher soared to victory in the Super Streets, and Cole Littlewood, aboard a totally unfamiliar ride, dominated the Pro V8 Sportsman feature Saturday at Claremont Motorsports Park.

No fewer than a dozen feature events were contested Saturday, as the historic Thrasher Road speedplant hosted day two of its ambitious 2024 Fall Challenge three-pack. A staggering field of 106 cars filled the pits Saturday, none faster than the rocketship Little Webb’s 350 Super Modifieds, which blasted through two 25-lap feature events. (more…)

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