(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway and the Connecticut Department of Health have partnered to offer free Covid-19 vaccinations at the Call Before You Dig Open Modified 81 event scheduled for Friday, May 14th. Vaccinations will be available at the mobile unit located in the front parking lot from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on race day. All those who receive a vaccination prior to the event will be eligible for a free Hummel Brothers Hot Dog from the concession stand Friday night.
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk
Racing on TV Listings for May 13-16
Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV and online this week: (more…)
New Englander Team Adds Driver Cory Lee, Tuner Johnny West Ahead Of Charlotte Event
The New Englander Funny Car team will debut a new line-up during this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte following the recent addition of driver Cory Lee and veteran crew chief Johnny West, who will offer tuning advice. (more…)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Return to Jennerstown Speedway Set For Memorial Day Weekend
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — With the fourth race of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season only a few weeks away, preparations are well underway between the JDV Productions and Jennerstown Speedway staff for the Jennerstown Salutes 150, presented by DGV. Set for Saturday, May 29, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour teams roll to Pennsylvania for the only stop at the .522-mile oval this season — which will mark the 17th race in history at the track. (more…)
Stan Mertz Racing, Woody Pitkat Set To Head Back To Work at Stafford Motor Speedway
WHITINSVILLE, Mass. — Stan Mertz Racing and driver Woody Pitkat will look to recreate some Stafford Motor Speedway magic this Friday night, May 14, in the Call Before You Dig Modified Classic 81. Last year, the team celebrated victory in the Twisted Tea Open Modified 80 at Stafford, a track where Pitkat is no stranger to Victory Lane. (more…)
Stafford Speedway May 14 Call Before You Dig Open Modified 81 Driver Preview
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday night, May 14th, will see Stafford Speedway host the first of 4 Open Modified events during the 2021 racing season. Here we take a look at each driver entered into the CBYD Open 81 and offer their driving stats at Stafford. (more…)
Justin Bonsignore Looks To Continue Historic Streak at Riverhead Raceway
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — Justin Bonsignore looks to get his quest for a third NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship steered back on the right track this Saturday, May 15, at Riverhead Raceway. Set to return to competition at his home track, Bonsignore looks to add a fifth consecutive win at the New York oval in Whelen Modified Tour action.
ACT Returns to Lee USA Speedway for May 16 Doubleheader with PASS
Waterbury, VT — For the first time in three years, the American-Canadian Tour is coming to New Hampshire’s Lee USA Speedway. The Lee USA 150 this Sunday, May 16 at 2:00pm is part of a showdown featuring three of the region’s top touring series.
Jonathan Hassler Filling In for Logano’s Crew Chief Paul Wolfe at Dover
Doug Coby Looks For First Riverhead Raceway Win In Miller Lite 200
MILFORD, Conn. — Doug Coby looks to break into Victory Lane for the first time at Riverhead Raceway in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competition on Saturday, May 15. In race three of the tour season — the Miller Lite 200 — Coby looks to erase a 19-race winless streak on Long Island. The six-time Whelen Modified Tour champion does have two finishes of second and has led 332 laps at the bullring, but is yet to hoist the checkered flag. (more…)
