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Teams Prepare for the 3rd annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 4, 2023

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — For the third consecutive year the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway kicks off the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) championship season alongside the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models. Once more, New England’s premier full-fendered touring series are joined by the $7,000-to-win Open Tour-type Modified 50-lap spectacular, the R&R Race Parts Open Street Stock Series and the new-found Mighty Mini Stock Series, all of them ready to tackle the Magic Mile on Saturday, April 15th.

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Max McLaughlin Enters the 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoMarch 24, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The field for the 51^st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® set for April 29-30 continues to grow and the latest entry is the Mike Curb owned #77 Curb Records / Mohawk Northeast modified, prepared by Gary Putnam with Max McLaughlin as the driver. McLaughlin has made two previous starts at Stafford, both behind the wheel of the Curb/Putnam #77 car and he is looking forward to returning to the Connecticut half-mile.

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$15,072.72-To-Win The 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race Of Champions 250 Coming Up In April

by MikeMarch 6, 2023

North East, Pa. – (March 3, 2022) – “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing”, The Race of Champions Modified Series is getting ready to go and close out Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend with a closing act that is second-to-none, the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing – the 72^nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250. $15,072.72 and a year with the Al Gerber Memorial Trophy awaits the winner.

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Doug Coby To Drive For Tommy Baldwin Racing in 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 24, 2023

MILFORD, Conn. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) and Doug Coby Racing jointly announced today that Coby will compete in the 51st annual NAPA Spring Sizzler in April driving the Mayhew Tools 7NY. The historic event, which takes place on April 29-30 at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, is $20,000 to win and had over 40 cars in the pit area attempting to qualify last season.

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New England Antique Racers Annual Membership Meeting February 26th

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 2, 2023

Mark your calendars for our Annual Members meeting being held at the Danti Club in West Springfield Ma on Sunday February 26th starting at noon.

Dante Club
1198 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA, starts at noon.

We will be having a catered hot lunch.

Due to the high cost of everything these days, we are asking that you RSVP by Saturday February 18th to neantiqueracers@gmail.com so that we can ensure we have enough for everyone, but not too much that it ends up getting wasted. We will also be asking for a minimum $10.00 per person donation to help defer the costs of the meal, and there will be a cash bar available.

We hope to see a strong count of members, it has been a while! The Board of Directors had their meeting this past Sunday, January 29th, and have a lot to report out.

So again, please RSVP by Saturday February 18th if you are able to attend.

31st Annual Long Island Daytona 500 Party Returning To The All Star Of Riverhead Sunday February 19th

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 21, 2023

Long Island’s original Daytona 500 Party returns for the 31st consecutive year Sunday February 19th, 2023 at The All Star of Riverhead. The popular gathering of the Long Island racing community will be hosted by Riverhead Raceway announcer Stephen Halpin and his twin brother, noted racing spotter Tim.

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Voting Open Now For 47th Annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year

by MikeJanuary 19, 2023

Daytona Beach, Florida (January 18, 2023) – The nomination ballot has been set for the 47^th Annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year, regional Auto Racing Promoter’s of the Year and the RPM Outstanding Event of the Year and is released below.

Voting begins today and will run through midnight on Wednesday, February 1^st, 2023 to determine all award winners.

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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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34th Annual Thunder On The Hill Racing Series Plans 2023 Season At Grandview Speedway

by MikeNovember 7, 2022

BECHTELSVILLE, PA It’s full speed ahead for the Grandview Speedway and the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series in 2023. The wildly popular Grandview High Banks will again be home to the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series that will launch its thirty-fourth season at the one third mile track on the Hill.

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Riverhead Raceway Readying For 6th Annual Islip 300 Saturday November 12th, Tour Type Modified Winner To Earn $7,000

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2022

The Riverhead Raceway management team has been busy since the regular season ended the final weekend of September preparing for the 6th annual Islip 300 Saturday November 12th. In just five years the Islip 300 quickly has become a signature Tour Type Modified event paying the winner $7,000 from a total purse of $32,650. JB Fortin of Holtsville the 2021 Islip 300 victor announced this week he’ll defend his race win.

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