Just over a month removed from his career defining victory in the Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified event in late May, fourth generation driver Mark Stewart of Riverhead notched another signature event win when he topped the Flying Dutchman Tribute 76 Friday night at Riverhead Raceway. The race run honoring the iconic Fred Harbach was the first leg of the five race 2026 Crown Jewel Series for the Ted Christopher Cup that concludes with the 10th annual Islip 300 in November.
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Champions And Individuals Honored At Race Of Champions 2025 Season-Ending Celebration
Championships Awarded to Matt Hirschman, Andrew Lewis Jr., Tommy Barron, Scott Wylie, Tim Welshans, Cody McPherson, Joey VanLare and Trisha Connolly at the Holiday Inn Auburn – Finger Lakes Region
Mount Morris, NY (March 2, 2026) — Participants, officials, and fans of the Race of Champions “Family of Series” gathered at the Holiday Inn Auburn – Finger Lakes Region in Auburn, NY, for an evening of awards, accolades, and celebration to conclude the 2025 championship season. More than $60,000 in awards and point fund monies were distributed, along with several special recognitions.
Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” Championship Celebration Set For Saturday, February 28, 2026 Auburn, New York
Auburn, NY (January 24, 2026) — The Race of Champions “Family of Series” Championship Celebration will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Auburn–Finger Lakes Region, in the Finger Lakes Ballroom.
The evening will celebrate the accomplishments of competitors from the 2025 Race of Champions season, with championship awards and point fund distributions presented across the Family of Series.
Three Time NASCAR Modified Champion John Beatty Jr. To Lead Riverhead Raceway 2025 Parade Of Champions At Awards Celebration
On any level of racing winning consecutive championships is a difficult task, earning three in a row while not impossible is as impressive as it is rare. During the 75th Anniversary season at Riverhead Raceway in 2025, John Beatty Jr. of Merrick accomplished something that had not been done in thirty years, and just twice over 75-years when he earned his third straight NASCAR Modified championship. Beatty will be feted along with eleven other Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisional champions at the Riverhead Raceway awards celebration Friday January 23rd at Giorgio’s Premier Caterers of Baiting Hollow.
Lime Rock Sunday in the Park Honors Skip Barber with Special Celebration
LAKEVILLE, CONN. (31 August 2025)- Beneath a sky painted with white, fluffy clouds and framed by the rolling green of the Berkshire Mountains, Lime Rock Park came alive with a spectacular display of automotive excellence on Sunday.
Nearly a thousand vintage cars and motorcycles lined the historic circuit for Sunday in The Park, creating a scene as timeless as the machines themselves.
Schedule Set For Asphalt Racing’s Great Celebration At Lake Erie Speedway
“The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” – The Race of Champions – Returns September 12–14 To Lake Erie- Race of Champions “Family of Series” and WNY Mighty TQ Midgets Join the Weekend Lineup
North East, Pa. – (August 8, 2025) – The final countdown is on for “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania. Fans and teams alike are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the history of short track racing, Friday through Sunday, September 12–14, 2025.
The centerpiece of the weekend will be the Race of Champions Modified Series 250, taking place on Saturday, September 13, a 250-lap battle paying $15,000-to-win.
75th Anniversary Celebration Fireworks, NASCAR Modified Flying Dutchman Tribute 75 Highlight Riverhead Program Saturday
Over time many special nights, planned or spontaneous have evolved at Riverhead Raceway creating lifetime memories for competitors and spectators alike. Saturday evening, those memories will be feted during the 75th Anniversary Celebration complete with a Fireworks extravaganza to mark the milestone. On track action features the “Flying Dutchman” tribute 75 for the NASCAR Modifieds, honoring and celebrating the racing career and life of Fred Harbach, one of the most popular figures ever to race Riverhead Raceway.
Lanie Buice Becomes First Female Driver at Victory Junction’s NASCARnival Celebration
- ARCA and CARS Tour driver inspires children living with complex medical and physical needs during Victory Junction NASCARnival pit stop challenge
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Jun. 18, 2025) – Lanie Buice made history this week as the first female driver to participate in Victory Junction’s NASCARnival pit stop challenge, a summer highlight at the year-round camp that provides life-changing, fun, and empowering experiences for children living with complex medical and physical needs.
Held weekly during summer camp sessions, NASCARnival transforms Victory Junction into a carnival-style celebration with games, face painting, music, food, and a NASCAR-themed pit stop demo led by real pit crews and drivers.
Doubleheader Weekend To Kick Start 75th Anniversary Celebration Of Riverhead Raceway May 3rd & May 4th
The 2025 season at Riverhead Raceway will celebrate a milestone anniversary of the Route 58 oval as the track enters its 75th year of providing stock car racing thrills and family entertainment events. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz will get the 75th Anniversary party started with a doubleheader weekend May 3rd and May 4th. Saturday evening the NASCAR Pack the Track opener will unfold for the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racers, while Sunday afternoon the Enduro & INEX Bandolero stars take to the track for the May Meltdown program.
Niece Motorsports Kicks Off 10th Season Celebration
Organization to Roll-Out New Team Logo, Social Media Campaign, and Merchandise Program.
Salisbury, NC (Feb. 6, 2025) – This year marks a significant milestone for Niece Motorsports as it plans to enter its 10th season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.