Here’s a guide to major racing, recent race rewinds on TV and major streaming services this week. All listings provided by AutoWeek’s Mike Pryson.
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Long Island Figure Eight Icon, Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Official Tom Kraft Passes Away
Just minutes after Saturday night racing at Riverhead Raceway was canceled due to weather, the Long Island racing family was rocked with the news of the passing of “TK” Tom Kraft, 64. Kraft passed away Saturday morning, complications from a heart episode suffered on Monday.
Sullivan, Rufrano, Fearn, Clement, and Hydar Score Feature Wins At Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to racing action on Friday, July 8 with the 6th Annual Dunleavy’s Modifiedz Night with the SK Lights taking center stage with a 40-lap extra distance event that paid a guaranteed $1,750 to win. Brian Sullivan was the big winner of the night, taking his fourth win of the season in the extra distance, extra money Dunleavy’s Modifiedz Night feature event.
Dragon Uses Late Race Restart to Surge Ahead for Third Vermont Governor’s Cup Victory
Barre, VT — Rain once again played its part in a Thursday at Thunder Road after plenty of the wet stuff fell from the sky to delay the start of practice on WDEV/Calkins Portable Toilets night. Officials remained persistent and dried the track on three separate occasions with the sun helping out on the final session.
Ron Silk Wins Thompson Dash to Break Williams’ 2023 Win Streak
Thompson, CT — Racefans and teams alike showed Wednesday that midweek racing is alive and well in Northeast Connecticut with a great crowd on hand to witness twenty-one top Tour-type Modified teams battle it out for the $5,000 prize waiting at the end of their 50-lap sprint. Stellar action in the SK Light Modified, Late Model, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock ranks continue to prove that the respective track championship trophies continue to be up for grabs as remaining events begin to wind down. (more…)
Final Round of the Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup Headlines Full Night of Racing in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s Upper Valley will be alive with the roar of race cars Saturday evening as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Claremont Motorsports Park. (more…)
Donnelly Leaves No Doubt in SCoNE Romp at Bear Ridge
BRADFORD, Vt. (July 23, 2023) – Chris Donnelly had a point to make at Bear Ridge Speedway, and he made it with resounding authority. The seven-time McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) champion wanted to redeem himself after a handful of frustrating outings, and did so on Saturday, July 22, by lapping most of the field and cruising to a convincing victory. (more…)
Honor Wellness Center of Glastonbury Bringing Touch-A-Truck to Stafford Speedway for July 28th Kids Night
(Stafford Springs, CT)—As part of Kids Night this Friday night, July 28 at Stafford Motor Speedway, Honor Wellness Center of Glastonbury, CT will be presenting a Touch-A-Truck experience. Honor Wellness expects to have vehicles from nearly 20 different first responder departments on hand for kids to experience and enjoy on an up close and personal level.
Lime Rock Park: MG, Formula Junior, & Sports 2000 Named Featured Race Groups at Historic Festival 41
July 18, 2023 – Motorsports history comes to life over the Labor Day weekend at Northwest Connecticut’s fan-friendly Lime Rock Park. The four-day weekend is a highlight for the vintage and historic racing community. Many knowledgeable racing fans, keen to see many of the cars that made history at Lime Rock and elsewhere, spend the weekend watching enthusiast racers compete in cars that may be older than they are, camping at the track or staying in nearby accommodations.
Wall’s Ford 100 Set as Final Test & Tune Before Milton CAT 250 Plus Triple Shot of Four-Cylinder Showdowns
N. Woodstock, NH — Saturday, July 29th brings an all-important night for multiple White Mountain Motorsports Park divisions. The Foley Oil & Propane Late Models will go for 100 laps of exciting highbanked action in Round #3 of the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series and get in their final laps prior to the $50,000 Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 on August 5th.