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Annual Banquet of Champions Puts a Bow on Year 32 for White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoNovember 18, 2024

2024 King of the Mountain Tanner Woodard celebrates with family, teammates and supporters at the annual White Mountain Motorsports Park Banquet of Champions held last Friday. (John Raper photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The drivers, teams and officials of White Mountain Motorsports Park met together for a final time in 2024 to celebrate season thirty-two for the North Woodstock, New Hampshire oval. Track champions and top point chasers from all five point-counting divisions were present at the annual Banquet of Champions on Friday night, along with a dozen full-time Kid’s Division youngsters and the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Flying Tiger Tri-State Series top performers. (more…)

Race Of Champions Management Announces “Save-The-Dates” So Fans Can Continue Making Their Schedules

by MikeNovember 16, 2024

Race of Champions Management Negotiating ‘New 2025 Plans’
Race of Champions Weekend to Take Place September 12, 13 and 14

Elma, N.Y. – (November 15, 2024) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2025 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

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Joey Logano Takes on New York City During 2024 Champion’s Tour

by MikeNovember 14, 2024

2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano is making rounds in the Empire State this week as he continues the celebration of his third title. As part of his Champion’s Tour for winning this year’s Bill France Cup, the No. 22 Team Penske driver is taking part in TV shows, taking the trophy to the top of the Empire State Building and more. Scroll through to see photos from his big week. (more…)

Thunder Road Banquet of Champions Concludes 65th Season on High

by MikeNovember 12, 2024

Top Championship Chasers, Special Award Winners Celebrate 2024 Accolades

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl officially closed out the 2024 season on Saturday night at the Barre Elks Club with the annual Banquet of Champions to celebrate year sixty-five at the Northeast’s premier short track. Over 250 drivers, team members, officials and honorees packed the facility to celebrate the 2024 season and a host of special award winners. (more…)

Race Of Champions Management Announces “Save-The-Dates” So Fans Can Begin Making Their 2025 Race Calendar

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

Elma, N.Y. – (October 25, 2024) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2025 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions Management is currently working on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for Race of Champions Weekend.

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Islip 300 By Highmark Building Efficiency Registration Now Open, No Registration Fee Prior To November 13th

by Bob FinanOctober 23, 2024October 24, 2024

Riverhead Raceway officials announced Tuesday morning that registration for the November 16th Islip 300 by HighMark Building Efficiency is now open and available for Modified Tour Type teams by visiting http://www.riverheadraceway.com. Registration is free of charge prior to Wednesday November 13th, a $100 fee per car number will be applies for late entrants.

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35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar & Tony Jankowiak For The Race Of Champions Modified Series Canceled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather

by MikeOctober 12, 2024

Top 3 at Chemung l to r, Paulie Hartwig III, Zane Zeiner, Ms VP, Austin Beers 6/15/24

Lancaster, NY – (October 11, 2024) – Lancaster (NY) Motorplex and Race of Champions management have agreed to cancel the 35^th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar & Tony Jankowiak for the Race of Champions Modified Series at Lancaster for Sunday, October 13.

The Race of Champions Modified Series was set to compete in the event on Sunday, October 13, however a forecast that shows inclement weather over an extended period of time in the Western New York region forced the cancelation of the event.

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35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Up Next For Race Of Champions Modified Series At Lancaster Motorplex For Rescheduled Race Sunday, October 13

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

– 110-lap Feature $5,000-to-Win for Race of Champions Modified Series –

Lancaster N.Y. – (October 7, 2024) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make its second and final visit of the season to Lancaster (N.Y.) Motorplex this coming Sunday, October 13 for the rescheduled 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak.

The Race of Champions Modified Series feature will compete in a 110-lap race with the ability to change one tire during the race. It will be the final race of the season, Zane Zeiner of Bath, PA, is seeking his second consecutive Series championship in a competitive season.

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Joe Evans, Joe Mancuso, Russ Bulger, Jr And Jeana Dietz Race To “Fall Shootout” Victory At Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” This Past Saturday

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

– Kevin Timmerman, Mancuso, Robinson and Dietz Crowned Race of Champions Series Champions –

Perry, NY – (October 7, 2024) – Joe Evans of Holland, NY, started 9^th, patiently worked his way through the field, took the lead late in the 75-lap feature and went on to win the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series portion of the traditional “Fall Shootout” at Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” in Perry, NY, this past Saturday.

It was Evans first Series victory and it made him the 9^th different winner for the 2024 season.

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RECAP: Wright Motorsports Crowned GT World Challenge Champions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 7, 2024) – Wright Motorsports made their triumphant return to victory lane on Saturday evening, clinching the Indianapolis 8 Hour race win and securing the GT World Challenge PRO championship. Drivers Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and Laurin Heinrich delivered a near-flawless performance in the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, earning the first championship title for full-season drivers Adelson and Skeer in dramatic style. The GT World Challenge race victory was the second endurance win in a row for the Wright team. The first came here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 22 capturing the Battle on the Bricks IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class race win. (more…)