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RICO RULES: Rico Abreu Dominates World Finals Opener, David Gravel Clinches Title

by Lou ModestinoNovember 10, 2025

Rico Abreu holds off David Gravel at Charlotte — Rico Abreu held off David Gravel to win at Charlotte while Gravel clinched the World of Outlaws championship (Tyler Carr Photo)

Chalk up another one for Rico Abreu.

It’s been a dream season for the St. Helena, CA native, and he’s got no intentions of letting his foot off the gas as 2025 winds down.

Abreu entered World of Outlaws World Finals week with a nation-leading 20 Sprint Car victories this year. One thing lacking from his résumé was a win at North Carolina’s The Dirt Track at Charlotte with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. He’d been close with a trio of runner-ups including one in his most recent appearance, but he doesn’t have to be the bridesmaid anymore.

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Islip 300 To Decide 2025 Ted Christopher Cup Crown Jewel Series Champion At Riverhead Raceway Saturday

by Bob FinanNovember 10, 2025

There is still one more championship to be decided at Riverhead Raceway for 2025, and that title will be decided at the biggest race of the season during the $12,000 to win 9th annual Islip 300 Saturday. When the dust settles at the conclusion of the 300, the 2025 Ted Christopher Cup Crown Jewel Series champion will emerge with several drivers still in the hunt. The Crown Jewel Series is a championship within a championship annually at Riverhead Raceway consisting of five extra distance, signature events. The championship cup for the series is named honoring the iconic, late Ted Christopher who tragically lost his life in route to Long Island for a WMT event in September of 2017.

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

by Lou ModestinoNovember 7, 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 ModestinoNovember 7, 2025

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 ModestinoNovember 7, 2025

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 ModestinoNovember 7, 2025

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 FinanNovember 7, 2025

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 ModestinoNovember 7, 2025

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 ModestinoNovember 6, 2025

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 ModestinoOctober 31, 2025

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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