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Posey, Barber, Guthrie, Dyson’s & Maggiacomo’s To Be Honored At Legends Day At New England Racing Museum

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 13, 2024

LOUDON, NH: The museum’s annual Legends Day event will take place on Sunday November 17^th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH). Headlining will be seven road racers who had major success across the New England region. Sam Posey, Skip Barber, Janet Guthrie, Rob Dyson, Chris Dyson, Jocko Maggiacomo Sr and Jocko Maggiacomo Jr will be honored. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. A VIP ticket is available in which you can meet the attending honorees in a small group setting for a photo opportunity, join a private museum tour led by founder Dick Berggren and premier event seating. The event is supported by Lime Rock Park and Thompson Speedway and is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum. (more…)

Scott Dragon Takes First NEFCU+VSECU Labor Day Classic at Thunder Road Hometrack

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 3, 2024

Barre, VT — Beautiful skies and full crowds greeted the traveling band of American-Canadian Tour faithful for their second visit of the year to Thunder Road International Speedbowl. The NEFCU+VSECU Labor Day Classic saw thirty-one cars enter the pit gate and qualify for starting position in the annual 200-lap holiday weekend event. ACT Rookie of the Year hopeful and current Thunder Road track championship point leader Kaiden Fisher earned the pole alongside former top rookie Erick Sands with both drivers taking a ‘+4’ in the Plus/Minus handicap system.

Fisher would immediately fall back to the rear with a caution prior to the first completed lap with fellow rookie Cole Littlewood. Another quick spin caution re-racked the field once more out of the gate before the field settled in on the lap five restart. Marcel Gravel and Erick Sands battled hard on the return to green but it was the Thunder Road ace Gravel that put the power down on the outside groove. Soon after, two-time track champion Scott Dragon also rounded the ACT regular and set his sights on Gravel. (more…)

Workmanlike Day for TeamSLR at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

by MikeSeptember 2, 2024

Barry Boes scored his sixth Pro-Am Challenge-class victory in 10 races this season and fourth in the last five races. He entered the weekend with a 102-point lead in the championship within a championship.

The 16-year-old Julian DaCosta’s eighth-place finish was his second top-10 in as many TA2 Series starts this season. He made his series debut with a 10th-place finish April 14 at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana. (more…)

NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday

by Lou ModestinoAugust 26, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.

The annual Labor Day weekend special has annually been held with a 1:30pm post time but Thunder Road and ACT officials have cited several reasons for the move. “Moving to 4:00pm will hopefully eliminate the need for teams to find a place to stay overnight Saturday and still get home at a decent hour Sunday night,” said Thunder Road and ACT managing partner Cris Michaud. “The side-by-side racing on Thursday nights has been fantastic this season and ACT under the lights at Thunder Road is sure to be a great show!” (more…)

Back to School Day is in the ‘Books’ at Hudson Speedway!

by Lou ModestinoAugust 26, 2024

Hudson, NH- As the Original Family Fun track returned to day hours it means one thing, Summer is coming to an end. To celebrate the track held back to school day giving out back packs to kids preparing to start school this coming week.

Granite State Indoor Range Six Shooters took to the track to do battle. The race would be slowed by one caution flag. Steve Miller Jr. in car #79 led every lap to capture the win. The real excitement was the three-car battle for second that came down to the last lap to shake out. Michael Yeaton in car #25NH used a three wide pass to capture 2nd. Steve Miller Sr. in the #68 settled for 3rd with Trystin Bodwell (17x) in 4th and Mike Comtois (52NH) in 5^th.

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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Unlocks Single Day Grandstand Tickets For September 14-15 INDYCAR Championship Weekend

by MikeJuly 11, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – July 11, 2024 – The fourth annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announces single day Grandstand ticket availability and family-friendly pricing for kids 12 and under as part of the INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND September 14-15. During the weekend, the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone champions will be crowned and race fans and music lovers will have the chance to experience the best and brightest on the track and on the stages.

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Race Of Champions Back To Wyoming County International Speedway To Kick Off Independence Day Celebrations

by MikeJune 25, 2024

Perry, NY – (June 24, 2024) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” are ready to help kickoff Independence Day Celebrations in the region with a big night of short track racing action at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” in Perry, NY this Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Rain Makes Things Interesting for Final Day of Memorial Day Classic At Lime Rock

by Lou ModestinoMay 31, 2024

The final day of the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic was a testament to the unpredictable nature of racing and the resilience of its fans and participants. Heavy rain greeted the day and later bid it farewell, but in between, the sun broke through just in time for the 100-mile Trans Am TA/XGT/SGT/GT race, providing perfect conditions for a dramatic and thrilling event. (more…)

RNR Tire Express Accelerates Father’s Day Fun with NASCAR-Themed Giveaway

by MikeMay 30, 2024

TAMPA, FL. (MAY 29, 2024) – RNR Tire Express, a national franchise leader in the tire and wheel industry, has a need for speed this Father’s Day, offering one deserving dad and his family an all-expenses paid trip to a NASCAR race that includes premium tickets, pit passes, travel accommodations, driver meet and greet with photos, food, drinks and more.

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Cody Blake Makes it Two Memorial Day Classics at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMay 28, 2024

Barre, VT — On a beautiful Sunday morning, Thunder Road officials announced the creation of the Squier Cup for the Late Model Triple Crown at the Nation’s Site of Excitement starting with the 61st Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic. Twenty-five Maplefield/Irving Late Models filed into the pit area, quite the full one as a matter of fact with the 3rd annual addition of the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series. (more…)