Chemung, N.Y (August 8, 2021) – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., chalked up another victory in the Race of Champions Modified Series this past Saturday night in the Night before the Glen, Rod Spalding Classic 75 at the Chemung Speedrome.
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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award 5 Custom Bell Helmets to Stafford Drivers
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Prior to the start of the 2020 racing season, Quinn Christopher, wife of the late Stafford Speedway legend Ted Christopher, established the Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative. Last season over 100 Stafford drivers received either a nomex undershirt, helmet skirt, or head sock through the TC Safety initiative. Each of those drivers was also entered into a drawing to win a free Leaf firesuit, which was won by Meghan Fuller.
Williams Comes Alive Late to Win Truly Hard Lemonade Midsummer 75
Thompson, CT — Tolland, CT’s Ronnie Williams found some late magic to win the Truly Lemonade Hard Seltzer Midsummer 75 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Wednesday, September 15. Williams took the lead from Chelmsford, MA’s Jon McKennedy with 17 laps remaining and got stronger as the race wound down to grab the $5,000 victor’s paycheck for the Outlaw Open Modified Series. (more…)
As NHRA season heats up, Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. stays cool
TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 11) — Whether he’s on the drag strip executing 210-plus mph runs in the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro or relaxing in the pits mingling with the fans, Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. is a pretty unflappable guy. His steady demeanor has yielded three championships in the NHRA’s sportsman ranks as well as eight national event titles, 10 divisional wins and four high-dollar bracket race victories.
Tigers Getting Double Dose of Triple Crown Racing at White Mountain
N. Woodstock, NH —White Mountain Motorsports Park has another big Saturday night of short track racing coming this Saturday, August 14. The J.P. Sicard Triple Crown Series and the Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association highlight the card as the White Mountain season hits the three-quarter pole.
Justin Bonsignore Set For Tri Track Action At Monadnock Speedway
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — A busy 2021 summer slate for Justin Bonsginore rolls on this Saturday, August 14, with another round of Tri Track Open Modified Series racing at Monadnock Speedway. Set to compete for Jimmy Paige in the familiar No. 00, Bonsignore will look to improve on his fourth-place finish at Monadnock in May.
Justin Bonsignore Leads Whelen Modified Tour Points Heading To Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Two-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore leads the championship point standings once again as the series heads for Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. (more…)
Stafford SK Modified Purse Increasing by $2,700 for North American Motor Car Senator’s Cup
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday night, August 13, will see Stafford Speedway’s SK Modified® cars take part in their second extra distance event of the 2021 season in the North American Motor Car Senator’s Cup. The SK Modifieds® will race 50-laps instead of their customary 40-lap distance, and with the extra distance comes extra cash. Stafford will increase the SK Modified® feature purse by $2,700 with the purse increase spread evenly throughout the field as each finishing position will receive an extra $100. (more…)
Jason Myers Tops Bowman Gray Field
After running time trials Jason Myers turned the Bowman Gray oval with a time of 13.366 which was 6th fastest of the day, but with a redraw of the entire 27 car field Myers drew the number one card putting him on the pole with Brian Loftin starting along side.
Racing on TV Listings for August 9-15
The latest schedule for TV motorsports, including NASCAR, NHRA, Indycar, ARCA, Whelen Modifieds, Formula E, motocross, superbike, and more can be found here… (more…)