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ACT Standout Gluchacki Makes Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semi-Finals

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2023

Hickory, NC — It was announced today in Charlotte, North Carolina that American-Canadian Tour and Thompson Speedway standout Derek Gluchacki has made the list of semi-finalists for the highly acclaimed Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP). The program has partnered with racers from across North America the past seven seasons to offer a stipend of sponsorship money as well as working with these racers to provide assistance with publicity, marketing, sponsorship development and industry networking throughout the season.

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Hickory Begins Road to All-Star Late Model Showdown with SRX at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMarch 14, 2023

Barre, VT — While the St. Patrick’s Day 125 and Easter Bunny 125 for the American-Canadian Tour are not set as point-counting events for the 2023 season, they nonetheless hold major implications for teams making the trip south. The winners of these two events will be the first to punch their tickets for the All-Star Late Model Showdown at Thunder Road in Barre, Vermont as part of the huge SRX Racing event on Thursday, July 20th.

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White Mountain Stars Motor South to Take on Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 13, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — With the Granite State just receiving a new foot of fresh snow, several White Mountain Motorsports Park teams are loading up and heading south to join the American-Canadian Tour exhibition races at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway on March 17th and 18th. These twin-125 lap events are sure to be an exciting start for these Foley Oil & Propane regulars who are ready to kick-start 2023 on new turf.

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PASS and ACT Release 10-Division Thompson Speedway Icebreaker Weekend Schedule

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 27, 2023

Thompson, CT — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials have announced the full schedule of events for the ten-division 49th Icebreaker Weekend line-up at Thompson Speedway. Often recognized as New England’s unofficial Lid Lifter for the year’s racing activities, the Thompson Icebreaker is once again highlighted by the PASS Super Late Model 75 on Saturday, April 1st and the $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 for the Thompson Outlaw Open Modifieds on Sunday, April 2nd.

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Return of Serie ACT Quebec Buoyed by Championship-Caliber Teams

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 21, 2023

Barre, VT, Vallee-Jct., QC & Montmagny, QC — Following the announced return of Serie ACT Quebec teams, sponsors and officials have excitedly jumped on board in support of the renewed ACT-sanctioned venture North of the Border. Already, eleven top caliber teams from Quebec have registered for the 2023 season, each expected to tackle the bulk of the 2023 Serie ACT Quebec powered by XPN Canada schedule.

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North/South King of the Mini Stocks to Be Crowned at Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 11, 2023

Barre, VT — As the newly-minted Mighty Mini Stock Series is gearing up for their world debut at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway, an exciting new element has been added by a long-time supporter. The Twin 50-lap events for these four-cylinder masters are set to be a showdown between Northeast invaders and Southern warriors defending their home turf. The driver who earns the lowest combined total points after Friday, March 17th’s St. Patrick’s Day 50 and Saturday, March 18th’s Easter Bunny 50 will be crowned ‘King of the Mini Stocks’ at Hickory Motor Speedway alongside the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series.

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American-Canadian Tour Brimming with Star Power in 2023

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 8, 2023

Barre, VT — The 45th season of the American-Canadian Tour is already setting up to be a spectacular year filled with star power drama and excitement. Over a dozen teams have already filled their full season entries to compete in thirteen prestigious events across New England and Quebec at ten unique venues. A strong balance of genuine touring stars and fresh faces already dot the year-long roster with competition expected to be some of the best of the decade for the international touring series.

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ACT Full-Season Entries Show Strong Rookie Class for 2023

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 31, 2023

Barre, VT — The 2023 American-Canadian Tour season is already setting up to be a memorable one as icons of modern ACT Tour racing and a fresh batch of young talent prepare to meet. Out of the batch that have made their way to the Barre, Vermont office, four registrations showcase bristling young talent that is ready to battle for the 2023 ACT Rookie of the Year honors against the best of the best from across the Northeast.

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PASS & ACT Announce Division Line-Up for 3rd Annual Northeast Classic

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 17, 2023

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Officials have released the five-division line-up for their 3rd Annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 15th. Once again headlined by the PASS Super Late Models and the international ACT Tour, the Open Modifieds return to ‘the Magic Mile’ for a $7,000-to-win showdown along with the newly announced Mighty Mini Stock Series and the R&R Race Parts Street Stock Open Series.

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Brookside Equipment Sales Signs Two-Year Deal to Present ACT Southern New England Triple Crown

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 13, 2023

Barre, VT — Longtime Short Track Racing supporter Brookside Equipment Sales, out of Phillipston, Massachusetts, has signed a two-year deal to become the title sponsor for the American-Canadian Tour Southern New England Triple Crown. After a successful return to end the 2022 season, the 2023 edition features three iconic events at three unique venues with only one driver able to step out as the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown champion.

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