Lou Modestino’s Track Talk

Koni Shocks Continues Partnership with Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou Modestino
Koni Shocks Continues Partnership with Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

Added End-of-Season Prizes for Tours and Tracks in 2025

Barre, VT — Excitement continues to build for the 2025 Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour with the Barre, Vermont office continuing to build on continued contingency partnerships with various international manufacturers. After first coming on board back in 2004 to establish the cornerstone spec shock rules of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, Koni Shocks has continued the partnership with added end-of-season prizes for the two tours and two tracks under the ACT umbrella! (more…)

Views: 421
Koni Shocks Continues Partnership with Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Read More

Additional Report On New-England Drivers at Daytona 2025

by Mike
Additional Report On New-England Drivers at Daytona 2025
Corey Heim got the NASCAR Truck win at Daytona when Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT was DQ’d and moved to last place.  But it was good news for Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA who  ended up in second place on Friday night!
Jesse Love won the Xfinity race on Saturday with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY coming in tenth.  Leland Honeyman finished in 21st then it was Anthony Alfredo in 22nd from Ridgewood, CT.  Justin Bonsignore of Long Island, NY finished 25th. Honeyman drives an entry for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who reside in Chatham, MA.
William Byron won the rain-delayed Daytona 500 for the second time.  Corey LaJoie ended his day in 22nd while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT. got 32nd place and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up 35th.
Views: 328
Additional Report On New-England Drivers at Daytona 2025 Read More

Claremont Motorsports Park Kicks Off 2025 Race Season with 4th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

by Lou Modestino
Claremont Motorsports Park Kicks Off 2025 Race Season with 4th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

Claremont, NH – February 15, 2025 – The wait is over! Claremont Motorsports Park is set to come back to life as it kicks off the 2025 race season this Saturday, February 22, with the 4th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. This year at this time there is 8 inches of the snow on the track at this time and another 6 to 10 expected!

(more…)

Views: 533
Claremont Motorsports Park Kicks Off 2025 Race Season with 4th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Read More

NELCAR Legends Make Thunder Road Debut on Vermont Milk Bowl Weekend

by Lou Modestino
NELCAR Legends Make Thunder Road Debut on Vermont Milk Bowl Weekend

Thunder Road officials announced today an exciting addition to the 63rd Vermont Milk Bowl weekend presented by Northfield Savings Bank. Along with the most intense qualifying action of the season, the Maine-based NELCAR Legends will make their Thunder Road debut on Saturday, October 4 during the Booth Bros./Hood Milk Bowl Qualifying Day! (more…)

Views: 502
NELCAR Legends Make Thunder Road Debut on Vermont Milk Bowl Weekend Read More

Broad Arrow Adds Supercar Lineup From The Hobby’s Top Marques To The Amelia Auction

by Lou Modestino
Broad Arrow Adds Supercar Lineup From The Hobby’s Top Marques To The Amelia Auction

GROUP LED BY WORLD’S FIRST SUPERCAR: 1971 LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400 SV

Grosse Pointe, Michigan (February 14, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, has released the complete digital catalog for its upcoming third annual Amelia Auction, set for March 7-8, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The catalog counts 169 lots (166 cars, 2 tractors, and 1 child’s go-kart) and includes the latest featured consignments for the official auction of The Amelia, led by a host of sought-after supercars from the collector car hobby’s top marques. Broad Arrow’s team of car specialists has assembled a desirable lineup ranging from the world’s first supercar to today’s most advanced engineering marvels. (more…)

Views: 540
Broad Arrow Adds Supercar Lineup From The Hobby’s Top Marques To The Amelia Auction Read More

Twisted Tea Continues Year Six at Thompson Speedway with Support of June & July Wednesday Night Specials

by Lou Modestino
Twisted Tea Continues Year Six at Thompson Speedway with Support of June & July Wednesday Night Specials

Twisted Tea returns for the sixth consecutive season with the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series at Thompson Speedway to support the two Wednesday Night Specials in June and July, both headlined by the Dash for Cash Outlaw Open Modified events! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — Officials from the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced Friday that they have once again renewed their longstanding partnership with the Boston Beer Company for the sixth consecutive year at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway. Boston Beer, through its popular Twisted Tea brand, will serve as the headline sponsor for a pair of Wednesday night, midweek specials slated for June 18 and July 9.   (more…)

Views: 444
Twisted Tea Continues Year Six at Thompson Speedway with Support of June & July Wednesday Night Specials Read More

Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers
Bubba Wallace managed to get a win in the first 500 Qualifier, and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 13th.
In the second go-around Austin Cindric made his way to Victory Lane with defending Cup Champion Joey Logano of Middletown, CT taking fifth place.  Corey LaJoie finished sixth then it was Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT earning the 13th spot.
Note that Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving South to the Charlotte, NC area in order to be closer to the top NASCAR action.
Views: 340
Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers Read More