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ACT Returns to Lee USA Speedway This Sunday for New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoMay 16, 2023

Barre, VT — Although it will be a grueling third event in just two weeks, American-Canadian Tour officials, fans and teams are excited to return to Lee USA Speedway for the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150. The Granite State seacoast oval has played host to the ACT Tour twenty-eight times since 1987 with some of the most iconic stars taking down wins on the quirky circuit. Last time out in 2021, defending ACT Tour champion D.J. Shaw took down his first ever win in North America’s most historic Late Model tour and looks to add his name to the wins list once again. (more…)

Shaw Fights Field, Cautions to Take First Stafford ACT Event Since 1985

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2023

Stafford Springs, CT — The American-Canadian Tour broke a 38-year drought by entering the Stafford Motor Speedway complex on Friday, the first time the series had raced the iconic 1/2-mile since 1985. Thirty-four teams from across New England and Quebec made the trip to kick off the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown and, for many, take their first laps at the Connecticut oval.

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ACT Ready to Invade Thunder Road for 25th Annual Community Bank 150 This Sunday

by Lou ModestinoMay 2, 2023

Barre, VT — For twenty-four years the American-Canadian Tour has come home to Thunder Road International Speedbowl to open the season for the only asphalt track in the State of Vermont, this Sunday, May 7th will be the silver anniversary of that opening. The Community Bank N.A. 150 not only marks the beginning of the Thunder Road season but also kick-starts a busy three-week stretch for the ACT Tour faithful as the 2023 championship season gets hot and heavy. (more…)

ACT Tour Ready to Break 38-Year Drought at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 25, 2023

Barre, VT — Not since 1985 has Stafford Motor Speedway held the American-Canadian Tour, and that all ends this Saturday afternoon. On April 29th, the modern stars and heroes of the international touring series will invade the iconic Connecticut oval during their huge annual season opener, the 51st NAPA Spring Sizzler weekend for the first time in 38 years.

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8-Time Champion Brian Hoar Returns to ACT Part-Time Starting at Stafford Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoApril 13, 2023

Barre, VT — One of the most decorated veterans of the American-Canadian Tour is returning to the driver’s seat after seven years of standing pit side, playing crew chief and supporting daughter Taylor and Step-son Justin Prescott as they’ve taken their own turns behind the wheel. Eight-time ACT Tour champion Brian Hoar has gotten the bug once again, rebuilt his GossDodge.com Late Model stable and is prepared to make several appearances on the American-Canadian Tour in 2023 staring with the ACT Spring Sizzler 75 at Stafford Speedway on April 29th.

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It’s the Titans of Touring vs. Local Hot-Shoes at the NEFCU Labor Day Classic At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 31, 2022

Barre, VT — To cap off a three-week stretch of championship stock car racing, the American-Canadian Tour returns home to Barre, Vermont’s Thunder Road for the 44th New England Federal Credit Union Labor Day Classic on Sunday, September 4th.

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