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.
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Top Runners, Special Award Winners Honored at Thunder Road Annual Banquet of Champions
Barre, VT – Saturday saw the Thunder Road family of race teams come together one final time to celebrate the 2025 season at the annual Banquet of Champions. After decades away, the Banquet returned to the famed Barre Auditorium much to the delight of most attendees with the catering courtesy of Jockey Hollow and Good Measure Brewing providing the bartending services for the evening’s festivities.
Race of Champions Management Negotiating New 2026 Plans; Adjusts Holland Speedway Date
Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.
Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.
The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.
Ron Silk & Matt Hirschman Spilt Modified High Honors on Sunoco World Series Saturday
Thompson, CT — The rolling thunder of the New England Supermodified Series kicked off the stacked feature racing Saturday afternoon with Jon McKennedy quickly taking over the lead from Ryan Battle by lap three. Big brother Jeffrey Battle officially sewed up his championship hopes after taking the green flag and found himself in the top three by lap 15. Facing McKennedy’s near straightaway lead, Battle went on the hunt against PJ Stergios until the final five laps but McKennedy was in another zip code, taking the win as smoke began to spirt out of the tailpipe ahead of Jeffrey Battle and Anthony Nocella.
Modified Fans Rejoice – Three Days of Open Wheeled Masters at Sunoco World Series
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — While the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing has a little bit of something for everyone, it’s truly a Modified fan’s dream! Three straight days of open wheeled masters taking on New England’s biggest and fastest short track for glory during the annual fall festival of racing!
George Skora III Sweeps Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series “Triple Crown” With Fall Shootout Win At The Bullring
Perry, N.Y. – (October 6, 2025) – George Skora III (Eden, N.Y.) capped off a remarkable season in Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series competition by capturing the Fall Shootout at “The Bullring” – Wyoming County International Speedway on Saturday.
The win earned Skora his third victory of the year and a clean sweep of the inaugural Race of Champions Sportsman Modified “Triple Crown.”
Champions, Contenders, and Rising Stars Set to Battle in the 54th Winchester 400
Winchester, Ind. – A total of 26 drivers are officially entered for the 54th running of the Winchester 400 presented by Vore’s Welding and Steel, set for this Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Winchester Speedway. The crown jewel event, sanctioned by the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, will once again feature some of short track racing’s biggest names, rising stars, and national champions all chasing one of the most coveted victories in asphalt short track racing.
History To Be Made At Thompson Speedway With The 75th Annual Race Of Champions As Part Of Sunoco World Series Weekend
Thompson, Conn. – (October 3, 2025) – History will be made on Saturday, October 11, when the 75th Annual Race of Champions is contested at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. For the first time in its storied history, “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” will be held in New England, joining the prestigious Sunoco World Series Weekend.
2025 Stafford Speedway Track Champions to be Determined at Oct. 3 NAPA Auto Parts Champions Night
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After kicking off its 2025 season with the NAPA Spring Sizzler® in April, Stafford Motor Speedway is set to determine its 2025 track champion this Friday night, October 3rd with NAPA Auto Parts Champions Night. Below we will take you through the scenarios for each contender and how they can make themselves 2025 champions.
Lincoln Speedway (IL) Announces 2025 Night Of Champions Banquet
Springfield, IL – Lincoln Speedway will officially close the book on the 2025 racing season with its annual Night of Champions Party, set for Saturday, November 1st at the Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center in Springfield, IL. The evening will honor drivers, teams, and supporters who made this year’s racing season a success, while also providing a fun night of food, awards, and live music.