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Influencers Break Into Kentucky Speedway, Dozens Arrested: Sheriff’s Office

by MikeAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

My local station WKYT reports that (s)ocial media claims that the Kentucky Speedway was “abandoned” sparked tresspassing that led to dozens of arrests, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.

It was several months that TikTok, Instagram and Facebook influencers broke into the speedway, the sheriff’s office explained.

The influencers made videos with claims that Kentucky Speedway was abandoned, the sheriff’s office said.

That is not the case, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office emphasized.

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Consistent Contender Adrien Paradis Looks to Break Through In Riley Generators Limited Late Model 30 at Stafford Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 24, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the racing season nearing its halfway point at Stafford Motor Speedway, Limited Late Model driver Adrien Paradis, III and the #19 CSB Communications team are still in search of their first win of 2025. Paradis is looking at this Friday night’s Riley Generators Limited Late Model 30 as a great opportunity to capture his first win of 2025. Paradis’ best finish this season has been a pair of fourth place finishes to open the season, but with his car being a long-run car, he is feeling confident going into the biggest race of the season for the Limited Late Model division.

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Can Anyone Break Austin Hill’s Xfinity Series Stranglehold on EchoPark Speedway?

by MikeJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Jesse Love has won the pole position for the last three races at recently-christened EchoPark Speedway but hasn’t won a race there.

In fact, Love has been an excellent stalking horse for teammate Austin Hill, who has underscored Richard Childress Racing’s absolute dominance at the 1.54-mile track by winning the last three races and five of the last six—all since the repaving and reconfiguration was completed in 2022.

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NASCAR Ready To Break the Ice This Wednesday, April 16

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2025

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour roars back into Thompson Speedway on Wednesday, April 16 to complete the 51st Icebreaker festivities at the famous Connecticut oval. (Alan Ward photo)

Thompson, CT — After rain has wreaked havoc on early season plans for Thompson Speedway, the rest of the ice is ready to break this Wednesday, April 16. The second portion of the planned 51st Icebreaker weekend is finally set to go green this Wednesday at 5:15pm with the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds, Late Models, SK Light Modifieds and Street Stocks set to join the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Icebreaker 150 presented by FloSports.com highlighting the night!

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PIT BOX: Whelen Modified Tour Ready to Break the Ice at Thompson

by MikeApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

By Adam Fenwick, NASCAR.com

After a month off, the 40th anniversary season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour roars back to life Wednesday, April 16 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park with the running of the Icebreaker 150 (live on FloRacing).

The race, originally scheduled for Sunday, March 30, was postponed twice due to the threat of inclement weather.

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PIT BOX: Whelen Modified Tour ready to break the ice Sunday at Thompson

by MikeMarch 26, 2025

By Adam Fenwick, NASCAR.com

After a month off, the 40th anniversary season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour roars back to life Sunday afternoon at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park with the running of the Icebreaker 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing).

The race marks the 156th time since the creation of the Modified Tour in 1985 the series has visited the historic oval. In fact, the first Modified Tour race was held at Thompson on March 31, 1985 and won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evans. (more…)

Lime Rock Park & Country Carpenters Break Ground on New Beer Garden

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2025

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (25 February 2025)- Lime Rock Park has long been a place where tradition, beauty and speed converge. Now, the Connecticut track is set to add another piece to its legacy—one that brings craftsmanship and camaraderie together in a way only Lime Rock Park can.

Lime Rock Park is proud to announce a new partnership with Country Carpenters to bring a beautifully crafted beer garden to the historic racing venue. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new structure took place on February 25, with an official ribbon-cutting celebration planned for Memorial Day weekend during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 23-26). (more…)

Corey LaJoie Discusses Break With Spire Motorsports

by MikeAugust 1, 2024

On the latest episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie addressed the news of his departure from Spire Motorsports following the 2024 season, reflecting upon his impact on the organization and his next plans within the sport moving forward. (more…)

Break In The Action: Charlotte Motor Speedway Up Next for the NASCAR Xfinity Series

by MikeMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

After a race that saw JR Motorsports’ Justin Allgaier land in Victory Lane for the first time this season, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be taking the week off before heading back to the action at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the BetMGM 300 on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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Ron Silk Wins Thompson Dash to Break Williams’ 2023 Win Streak

by Lou ModestinoJuly 29, 2023

Thompson, CT — Racefans and teams alike showed Wednesday that midweek racing is alive and well in Northeast Connecticut with a great crowd on hand to witness twenty-one top Tour-type Modified teams battle it out for the $5,000 prize waiting at the end of their 50-lap sprint. Stellar action in the SK Light Modified, Late Model, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock ranks continue to prove that the respective track championship trophies continue to be up for grabs as remaining events begin to wind down. (more…)