62nd Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic to Start Thunder Road Season on Sunday

The Maplefields/Irving Late Models rule the roost in Thunder Road’s season opener this Sunday for the 62nd Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic with Barre’s Cody Blake going for his third win in the iconic holiday event! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Following the rain postponement of the Community Bank 150 to June 1, the Thunder Road faithful are ready to return to the Nation’s Site of Excitement this Sunday, May 25 to kick off the 2025 season with the 62nd Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic! The Maplefields/Irving Late Models will go for 125 laps to see whose name is added to the granite monument and who will lead off the second annual Squier Cup Triple Crown presented by Milton CAT!

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Andy Lally Named Grand Marshal for Trans Am Memorial Day Classic, Bringing Career Full Circle

Andy Lally Named Grand Marshal for Trans Am Memorial Day Classic, Bringing Career Full Circle
  • Ribbon Cutting, Inspiring Guests and a Tribute to America’s Heroes Round Out the Weekend Schedule at Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, CT (21 MAY 2025) – When the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic returns to Lime Rock Park this weekend, it won’t just bring the thunder of American muscle. It will celebrate legacy, innovation and heart through a weekend full of racing that is sure to create countless special moments.

At the center of it all is Andy Lally, who returns to his home track in a new role as Grand Marshal and President of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Lally, whose racing career began at Lime Rock 33 years ago, now comes full circle.

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Lime Rock Park: Stay Local During the Memorial Day Classic & Enjoy Race Weekend

Lime Rock Park:  Stay Local During the Memorial Day Classic & Enjoy Race Weekend

Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwest Connecticut, Lime Rock Park has long been a destination for road trippers, campers, motorsports fans and outdoor enthusiasts. But a visit to Lime Rock is about more than just a day at the track — it’s about discovering the charm of the surrounding towns, the warmth of small-town hospitality and showcasing the local businesses that keep the region thriving.

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Thanksgiving Classic Winner Parker Eatmon To Complete 2025 zMAX CARS Tour Schedule With Hettinger Racing

Thanksgiving Classic Winner Parker Eatmon To Complete  2025 zMAX CARS Tour Schedule With Hettinger Racing
  • Soon-To-Be 19-Year-Old Will Drive No. 71 Chevrolet in Late Model Stock Division
  • Eatmon Debuts New Partner, Vetted Ventures, May 16 at North Wilkesboro

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2025) – Parker Eatmon has joined Hettinger Racing for the remainder of the 2025 zMAX CARS Tour schedule, with the soon-to-be 19-year-old piloting the team’s No. 71 Chevrolet in the Late Model Stock division of the nation’s premier Late Model touring series.

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Chase Elliott Visits Fox & Friends, MLB Network During Busy New York City Media Tour To Talk NASCAR And Promote The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol

Chase Elliott Visits Fox & Friends, MLB Network During Busy New York City Media Tour To Talk NASCAR And Promote The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 24, 2025) – NASCAR’s most popular driver was busy Thursday helping to spread the word about all things NASCAR during a daylong media tour in New York City, where he also took some time to promote the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Tim McGraw Takes The Stage For Special Pregame Concert During MLB Speedway Classic

Tim McGraw Takes The Stage For Special Pregame Concert During MLB Speedway Classic
  • Music Superstar headlines celebration in Birthplace of Country Music with Special Guests to be Announced at Bristol Motor Speedway

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 22, 2025) – Music superstar and three-time GRAMMY-Award winner Tim McGraw has been named the headliner in a special pregame concert event leading into the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2.

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After Practice Day Catastrophe, Brown Makes Magic Mile Triumph in Northeast Classic

After Practice Day Catastrophe, Brown Makes Magic Mile Triumph in Northeast Classic
  • Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour victory lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (L-R) Derek Gluchacki (3rd), winner Gabe Brown, Brandon Barker (2nd). (Mark A. Cote photo)

    Griffith Takes PASS Checkers, McKennedy Sets Sail in Open Modifieds

Loudon, NH — Unseasonably warm weather greeted New England race fans at the Magic Mile on Saturday morning for the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Although the radar made officials sweat, Mother Nature couldn’t stop the efforts of the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series one week after she threw a snowstorm through the area!

 

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5th Annual Northeast Classic Finally Ready to Go Green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, April 19

5th Annual Northeast Classic Finally Ready to Go Green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, April 19

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Delayed by six days, the 5th annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is finally ready to get underway! Starting with annual Practice Day on Friday, April 18, full-on competition begins at 11:00am on Saturday, April 19 for New England’s most fearless drivers. Headlined by the powerhouse Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model duo, the Northeast Classic will also include the mighty Tour-type Modifieds, R&R Race Parts Open Street Stocks and the Pro Truck Challenge!

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Skip Barber Presents Historic Festival 43 at Lime Rock Park: Five Days of Vintage Racing, Classic Cars, and Festival Fun Over Labor Day Weekend

Skip Barber Presents Historic Festival 43 at Lime Rock Park: Five Days of Vintage Racing, Classic Cars, and Festival Fun Over Labor Day Weekend

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (April 11, 2025) – Lime Rock Historic Festival launches into action over Labor Day weekend, August 28–September 1, 2025, with five full days of vintage racing, Concours d’Elegance, and pure automotive joy.

Now celebrating its 43rd year, the Festival brings together a thrilling and diverse field of historic race cars for a one-of-a-kind celebration of speed, sound, and beauty.

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