The month of June will come in like a lion at Riverhead Raceway Saturday June 5th as track owners Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz have lined up a nine event NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program highlighted by the Jim Kelly Memorial 22 for the Vintage All Stars. Over 200 laps of feature event racing will unfold with the Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modifieds set to go to battle in a 50-lap affair. The season’s first Demolition Derby will put a bow on the night. (more…)
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Death Wish Coffee sponsoring Anthony Alfredo at Charlotte
Death Wish Coffee is brewing a return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) this weekend. Anthony Alfredo f Ridgefield, CT will pilot the No. 38 Death Wish Coffee Ford Mustang for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Death Wish Coffee has been a partner of both FRM and Alfredo last season. (more…)
Middletown, CT’s Joey Logano Talks About the Coca-Cola 600 and Convoy of Hope
Middletown, CT’s Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang for Team Penske, is fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series point standings heading into this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Bristol Dirt Race winner was a guest this morning on a NASCAR Zoom call, where he spoke to members of the media about this weekend’s annual marquee event. (more…)
Wacky Wednesday Results from New London/Waterford Speedbowl
WATERFORD — After settling for consolation prizes — second-place finishes — a week ago in the season opener, both Ed Ryan Jr. and Sam Mesick, who won championships a year ago, were itching to get back into winning form. And they delivered. Both drivers captured victories Wednesday during Week 2 of Wild and Wacky Wednesday competition at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl.
Kevin Gambacorta Returns to Winning Form in Unusual Circumstances at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the green flag flew on the first Late Model feature of the 2021 season back on April 24 for Stafford Speedway, Kevin Gambacorta kicked off his 21st consecutive season of weekly competition at the Connecticut half-mile facility. Over the years, Gambacorta has made his name familiar to full fender race fans with 18 feature wins spread across the Late Model, Limited Late Model, and Street Stock divisions to go along with 3 career track championships. Gambacorta’s most recent victory on May 21st came as a result of some unusual circumstances.
Middletown, CT’s Joey Logano Foundation Hosting Massive Food Distribution Event
With NASCAR returning to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, Team Penske’s Joey Logano is using the opportunity to give to families in need. The Joey Logano Foundation is partnering with Convoy of Hope on Saturday, May 29, to give away groceries and essential supplies. The goal is to provide 35,000 pounds to 1,000 families during the one-day event. (more…)
NASCAR Mailbox: Is Kaz Grala an Underrated Young Prospect?
If I’m a NASCAR Cup Series owner (I’m not, just for clarity here), Grala would be on my short list of candidates to put in a vacant seat. He’s a young driver who has made the most of his limited opportunities, represents his sponsors well and can flat out race. (more…)
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Announces Crate Engine Disqualification
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway has announced that Super Stock competitor Andrew FitzGerald has been disqualified from his apparent victory on Saturday, May 22, and that penalties have been imposed. The actions come due to violations of the Vermont track’s strict General Motors “602 crate” engine rules. (more…)
Speed and Tradition as Trans Am Set for Saturday Showdown at Lime Rock Park
Lakeville, Conn. (24 May 2021)- Thirty years in the making, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is set to return to Lime Rock Park. This Memorial Day weekend will mark the 30th Trans Am event at the high-speed venue set in northwest Connecticut.
Racing on TV Listings for May 26-31
Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 highlight Memorial Day holiday weekend
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week, compiled by MIKE PRYSON of Auto Week: (more…)