Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Parker Kligerman Scores Top 5 at Watkins Glen: ‘It’s Pretty Awesome’
Before he could even appreciate his top-five finish in the United Rentals 176 at Watkins Glen International on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 7), Parker Kligerman emerged on pit road with a NBC polo and headset, chatting with Justin Allgaier before heading off to his other job.
Allgaier was curious about Kligerman’s tweet, advertising $1 hoodies through his sponsor, Fast Checkout.
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Results From New London-Waterford Speedbowl 8/7/21
WATERFORD — When it came time to give shout-outs to his team following his third consecutive SK Modified win at the New London Speedbowl, Tim Jordan wasted no time letting the fans know who was responsible.
“I could never do this without my dad,” said Jordan, who said his father is battling health issues, :It’s just me and him. Tonight, I did it for him.” (more…)
Justin Bonsignore Comes Up One Spot Short At Stafford
STAFFORD, Conn. — Justin Bonsignore came up just one spot short on Friday, August 6, in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s return to Stafford Motor Speedway. Driving the No. 51 Kenneth Massa Motorsports machine, Bonsignore entered the race with no wins in 39 career starts at the Connecticut half-mile, and left with none in 40 starts.
Doug Coby Grabs Fourth-Place Finish At Stafford Motor Speedway
STAFFORD, Conn. — Doug Coby wheeled the No. 10 Mayhew Tools machine to a solid fourth-place finish in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour GAF Roofing 150 on Friday, August 6 at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Owen, Gambacorta, Debbis, Lavoie, & Hovey Score GAF Roofing 150 Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted another round of Stafford Weekly Racing on Friday, August 6th with the Whelen Modified Tour also on hand for the GAF Roofing 150. Taking down feature wins were Todd Owen for the second consecutive week in the SK Modified® feature, Kevin Gambacorta in the Late Model feature, Derek Debbis in the SK Light feature, Jeremy Lavoie in the Limited Late Model feature, and Nickolas Hovey in the Street Stock feature. (more…)
Penske Perfect: Attention To Detail Could Help Logano Learn Ims Road Course
Having driven for Team Penske’s NASCAR program since 2013, Joey Logano knew to watch last year’s inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series road race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an eye more toward education than entertainment.
Ryan Preece Razzles Dazzles in Stafford Win
A familiar face graced Victory Lane once again at Stafford Motor Speedway.
For the ninth time in his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career, Ryan Preece was the victor at Stafford, outlasting points leader and defending champion Justin Bonsignore for his second consecutive and overall victory of the 2021 season. (more…)
Stephen Martin Wins All the Marbles at Triple Crown Finale
Barre, VT — Craftsbury Common’s Stephen Martin topped one of the closest championship battles in recent Thunder Road history by winning the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series finale at Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac Night on Thursday, August 5. Martin wrestled the lead away from his dad Michael in the closing stages of the 75-lap Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger feature to win both the race and the Triple Crown title in one fell swoop.
Renfrew Enjoys Two-Week Stay on Top of Challenge Cup Standings
Waterbury, VT — The fifth different driver has earned a stay atop the standings of the inaugural New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC). Candia, NH’s Jimmy Renfrew Jr. is now pacing the best weekly American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Model racers as they get ready for a busy month chasing the $5,000 top prize.
