No stock car racing this week…. but here’s where to find this week’s action from the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, compiled by Auto Week… (more…)
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Devil’s Bowl Speedway 2022 Schedule Full of Highlights
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway is already prepared for the 2022 dirt track racing season to start. The historic Vermont track has announced the event lineup for its 56th season, which will once again run primarily on Saturday nights, from May 7 to September 24. In addition to the schedule, Devil’s Bowl promoter Mike Bruno officially announced the creation of a new “Rookie Sportsman” division to be added to the weekly lineup. (more…)
Justin Bonsignore Heading To Nashville To Celebrate Third NASCAR Whelen Modified Title
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — Six-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore is heading to Nashville, Tennessee this week to collect his hardware as a three-time series champion. Bonsignore has been invited to the NASCAR Awards events that will take place in downtown Nashville — beginning on Tuesday night, November 30.
New England Dragway Sale Faces Hundreds Of Hurdles
The bad news? As unknown entity with unknown intentions has reportedly approached Epping, New Hampshire’s New England Dragway (NED) with an offer to acquire the land…lock, stock, and barrel, it seems. The good news? The facility is not actively for sale (so there is no intent or desire to sell) and it will be much harder to transfer ownership than almost any other drag racing venue in the country. (more…)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Visit Lee USA Speedway in 2022
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — NASCAR, JDV Productions and Lee USA Speedway announced on Tuesday that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will visit Lee on May 21, 2022 for a 175-lap race. Set to be showcased as part of a full Saturday afternoon of racing, the Whelen Modified Tour will return to the New Hampshire oval for the first time in over two decades.
Dakar Reveals Details Of 2022 Saudi Arabia Route
Just like the previous two editions of the event in the Middle East, the 2022 Dakar will feature a total of 12 stages over two weeks, with a rest day at the mid-point of competition in Riyadh. (more…)
Joey Logano Will Join An Esteemed List in 2022
The 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion will reach another career milestone during the 2022 season. Joey Logano will top 500 starts at the top level and will join an esteemed list, provided he suits up for the first 29 races. Logano is from Middletown, CT. (more…)
Riverside Speedway Honors Their Champions at the 2021 Banquet
The 2021 racing season came to an end at Riverside Speedway and Adventure Park, as The Town and Country Motor Inn, Gorham, New Hampshire hosted the gala which featured close to 250 racers, crew members, race fans, sponsors, media and Track officials.
Blewett Is Tour Modified Turkey Derby Champ At Wall Stadium (Last) Saturday
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Jimmy Blewett raced from a seventh starting spot and contended every lap of the 150-lap distance before winning the Tour Type Modified main event during the 48th annual Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday. It was the Howell resident’s 13th Modified win in in the annual event that returned to the traditional Thanksgiving weekend dates after being postponed by COVID restrictions last fall. (more…)
NHRA Podcast Interview: Bob Tasca III
Bob Tasca III lives the racing life as an NHRA Funny Car driver on the weekend but is the vice president of Tasca Automotive Group during the week. Tasca, of Hope, Rhode Island, shares insights into both on The Racing Writer’s Podcast, including: (more…)