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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Set For June 4-7, 2025

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2025

Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Great Plains, Lt. Zebulon Pike first saw Pikes Peak from the eastern portion of today’s Colorado in 1806. As he approached the magnificent peak, rising abruptly from the plains, Pike swore this mountain would never be climbed by man.

By the mid-20^th century Pikes Peak had been conquered by tourists from all over the world – by car, motorcycle, bicycle, train, mule, horse, and on foot. The spectacular view from the summit inspired Katherine Lee Bates to compose the famous lyrics to America the Beautiful in 1893. (more…)

Two Free To Public Test & Tune Dates Announced For April 12th & April 19th At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanApril 9, 2025

For baseball fans the first crack of a bat at spring training is a welcoming sound a new season is near. For race fans of Riverhead Raceway on Long Island, it’s the roar of racing engines taking to the historic track for the first time welcoming in a new season. On Saturday April 19th the sound of race engines and a sweet smell of Sunoco Race Fuels will permeate the air at as the track hosts the first of two test & tune sessions with free grandstand admission for race hungry fans. A second test & tune day is planned for April 26th, a prelude to the Pack the Track NASCAR opener May 3rd and May Meltdown Enduro lid lifter Sunday May 4th kicking off the 75th Anniversary season.

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Norman Root, III Joining Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model Division for 2025 Season

by Lou ModestinoApril 9, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Following an impressive 2024 season that saw him win 6 races and come up just 1 point short of the Street Stock championship at Waterford Speedbowl, Old Saybrook native Norm Root, III will make the move into Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model division for the 2025 season. Root will be driving his family owned #80 Saybrook Rentals Chevrolet with his father, Norm, Jr. serving as his crew chief.

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Forecasted Washouts Push Northeast Classic to Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19

by Lou ModestinoApril 9, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — After weather already wreaked havoc on Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker, rain has continued to pester the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) partnership, this time with the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Anticipated rain-showers and cold temperatures have forced officials to take advantage of pre-planned rain dates with practice day now scheduled for Friday, April 18 with the 5th annual Northeast Classic set to go green on Saturday, April 19.

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Absolute Spill Response Partners with Thunder Road, White Mountain Motorsports Park Safety Teams in Three-Year Deal

by Lou ModestinoApril 8, 2025

Barre, VT & N. Woodstock, NH – Thunder Road Speedbowl and White Mountain Motorsports Park officials jointly announced today a landmark partnership with Barre, Vermont’s Absolute Spill Response. The local specialists in environmental and industrial clean up have partnered to support the Safety Team of the two sister tracks in providing new and improved waste oil containment systems and speedi-dry solutions to keep both the Thursday and Saturday night programs running smoothly after any on-track calamity!

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Darlington… How Did New England Area NASCAR Drivers Do?

by Lou ModestinoApril 8, 2025

Denny Hamlin won the Cup race. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 13^th.Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished in 26^th place.

Brandon Jones won the Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 31st.

Not as lucky was Kris Wright who was at the wheel of Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry. The father and daughter both reside in Chatham, MA.

Stafford Speedway – 3 Weeks Until Race Season Is BACK

by Lou ModestinoApril 8, 2025

Race Events
53rd NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler – 100 laps, Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025
SK Modified – 40 laps
SK Light Modified – 30 laps
NAPA Auto Parts Pit Party

Additional Event Info
Official Event Schedule

2025 NAPA Spring Sizzler® Driver Roster

Motorsports TV Listings for April 8 – 13, 2025

by Lou ModestinoApril 8, 2025

Listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and times are eastern.

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Rain Pushes Back NASCAR Icebreaker Once Again to Wednesday, April 16

by Lou ModestinoApril 7, 2025

Thompson, CT — With the continued chances of rain remaining steadfast on Friday morning, Thompson Speedway officials have made the difficult decision to once again postpone the remainder of the planned 51st Icebreaker festivities, this time to the new Wednesday, April 16 date.

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Stephen Donohue to Chase Claremont Motorsports Park Late Model Championship in 2025

by Lou ModestinoApril 7, 2025

Claremont, NH — Stephen Donohue is set to make a full-season run at the Late Model championship at Claremont Motorsports Park in 2025. The Graniteville, Vermont, native will make the hour-and-a-half tow south to compete against some of the best Late Model drivers in the region.

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