Buckle up, race fans — Seekonk Speedway’s 2026 Thrill Show lineup is here, and it’s bigger, louder, and more action-packed than ever! From spring to fall, we’re bringing you five can’t-miss events filled with roaring engines, wild stunts, and family fun that defines New England’s favorite summer tradition.
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Chase Grennan Continues Signature Race Prowess Scoring Clean Sweep Of Cecil Palm Tree 66 At Riverhead Raceway
One thing is becoming abundantly clear with the budding driving career of 18-year-old Chase Grennan of Glen Cove, the bright spotlight of signature NASCAR Modified events at Riverhead Raceway doesn’t intimidate him at all. In fact, he thrives on them and has been dubbed with the moniker “Big Time”. Saturday, the college freshman set fast time and led all but the first lap of the Cecil Palm Tree 66 for his third win of the season, all Crown Jewel Series events for the Ted Christopher Cup. Add his upset win in the 2024 Islip 300 and the only left for “Big Time” Chase to accomplish is to win a 50-lap weekly event.Wall Of Fame + First Responders Night, Sunoco Drive For The Cup Continues This Weekend At Seekonk Speedway
SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway has a packed weekend of excitement planned September 12-13, with drivers continuing their battle for the championship on both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday. On top of that, Saturday night is First Responders Night, with free admission for First Responders courtesy of IBEW Local 99, along with the annual Wall of Fame induction. This year, Ronnie Pond, a “Master of Speed” and Johnny Tripp, a multiple-division winner and a former track champion, will both be inducted at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
AE Victory Racing Driver Development Continues to Grow Beyond the Track
Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2025 — AE Victory Racing is celebrating the continued growth and development of its drivers as they expand their impact both on and off the track. True to the team’s mission of supporting drivers in their careers and personal growth, AE Victory Racing is proud to highlight the unique paths its drivers are pursuing in between WRL race weekends.
Ryan Preece Continues Drive for Playoff Spot This Weekend at Watkins Glen
Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, is coming off a fifth place finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. He’s currently 23 points behind teammate Chris Buescher for the final playoff spot as the series heads to Watkins Glen International. Preece spoke about his situation as part of the weekly Ford Performance media call.
Race Of Champions Modified Series Tradition Continues With The Night Before The Glen Rod Spalding Classic At Chemung
“KIDS RoC” to Conduct Second Consecutive Backpack Give Away as Part of Saturday Night Festivities at Chemung
Chemung, N.Y. – (August 4, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most treasured traditions with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome on Saturday, August 9.
The event will include another “Backpack” giveaway including school for youngsters. The first “Kids RoC” backpack giveaway was ultra successful this past Friday at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY and another round of nearly 70 backpacks will be handed out Saturday at Chemung as part of the traditional night.
Wheelers Auto Service Continues Tradition of SK 5K Heat Race Bonuses
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday, August 1st, Stafford Speedway will host the 12th Annual NAPA SK 5k, one of the most anticipated SK Modified® races of the season. Drivers will compete for their share of over $35,000 in total posted awards, adding extra intensity to an already thrilling event. Among the prize money is a $2,500 bonus courtesy of John and Maina Rufrano from Wheelers Auto Service in Hamden, CT.
SMX World Championship Continues 2025 Growth with Successful Midseason for Pro Motocross Championship
Increases in SMX Broadcast Viewership, Live Attendance, and Social Engagement Accompany Superstar Rise of Jett Lawrence & Haiden Deegan
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. / ELLENTON, Fla. (July 31, 2025) – Another thrilling summer of the prestigious Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has provided incredible exposure for the outdoor component of the SMX World Championship, as the stretch run of the regular season awaits with a three-race swing to not only crown a pair of champions, but also finalize the elite field of competitors that will contest the highly anticipated SMX Playoffs.
Race Of Champions Modified Series Tradition Continues With The Night Before The Glen Rod Spalding Classic
Race of Champions Late Models, FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series, and Chemung Hobby Stocks Set for Full Card on Saturday, August 9, 2025
Chemung, N.Y. – (July 28, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most treasured traditions with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome on Saturday, August 9.
The event honors Rod Spalding, a respected Modified driver who received the Sportsmanship of the Year award at Shangri-La Speedway in Tioga, N.Y., before suffering serious injuries at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, N.C. His legacy lives on through the work of the Spalding Foundation for Injured Drivers, which continues to support racers throughout the region.
46th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Continues All-Important Month of July at Thunder Road
Barre, VT – The busy, hot month of July continues its all-importance in the track title chase for the Thunder Road faithful this Thursday, July 17 with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models. The ‘Thunder and Lightning’ division of Barre’s Thunder Road goes for their longest point-counting showdown of the summer season with a chance at joining a who’s-who of all time greats on the Vermont Governor’s Cup.