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Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?

From Phoenix (NASCAR) and Arlington, TX (Indycar) two weekends ago…

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 31^st while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 33rd. Justin Allgaier won the O’Rielly Series race there with Anthony Alfredo came home in tenth. In the Indy Car race at Arlington, TX had Kyle Kirkwood got to Victory Lane with Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT finishing in 17th .

From Darlington this past weekend….

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece coming in 13th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ending up 34th. Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly Series with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT coming in 12th. The Craftsman Trucks saw Corey Heim take that one while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was eighth while Corey LaJoie ended up 21st. Corey’s dad is Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT who also is a two-time O’ Reilly Champion.

Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2026

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.

In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.

In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.

New For 2026: Intro to Racing; Lime Rock Drivers Club Opening Day Approaching

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2026

Lime Rock Park is thrilled to announce the launch of our Intro to Racing program, a structured entry point onto the main circuit designed specifically for novices and first-time track drivers. Participants use their own street cars and progress through a supervised curriculum that combines classroom instruction and on-track experience.

Intro to Racing is a five-hour program that combines classroom sessions with paced laps, coached stop-box exercises and controlled open lapping. Instructors review safety procedures, vehicle dynamics, racing lines and flag communication before drivers apply those lessons on track.

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Here’s How Northeast Drivers Finished At COTA (NASCAR) and St. Pete (Indy Car)

by Lou ModestinoMarch 5, 2026

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race at COTA (3 in a row!) . Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 15th. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 18th.

The O’Reilly race was taken by Shane Van Gisbergen with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending his day in 23rd.

In the NASCAR Craftsman race At St. Pete, Layne Riggs won that one with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA finishing 25^th . Stewart Friesen of NJ was next.

Also, Alex Palou won the Indy Car event while Santino of Woodbury, CT ended his bad day in 24th.

Gary Rice Shop Equipment to Continue Boosting SK Modified and SK Light Drivers at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 5, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After joining the Stafford Speedway contingency program midway through the 2025 season, Gary Rice Shop Equipment will return for a full season in 2026. Gary Rice Shop Equipment will provide first place bonuses to each SK Modified® and SK Light feature winner with SK Modified® winners taking home an extra $150 and SK Light drivers an extra $125.

These two bonuses means Gary Rice Shop Equipment will contribute a total of $6,150 to Stafford’s open wheel drivers during the 2026 season, with the SK Modified® division having a first place prize pool of $3,150 and the SK Light division having a pool of $3,000.

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22 NASCAR Drivers Rally Behind Victory Junction, Urging Fans to Apply, Volunteer, Work, or Give

by MikeMarch 5, 2026

RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Twenty-two NASCAR drivers have joined together in a unified video encouraging fans and families across the racing community to apply for camp, volunteer, join the seasonal staff, or make a donation to the Victory Junction year-round camp serving children with complex medical and physical needs.

Drivers featured include Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, Tyler Reddick, Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric, Ty Dillon, Erik Jones, Harrison Burton, Grant Enfinger, Daniel Dye, Tanner Gray, Josh Berry, Rajah Caruth, Lanie Buice, Isabella Robusto, and Lavar Scott, among others.

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How Northeast Drivers Performed At Echo Park Last Weekend

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2026

Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth, while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 18th.

Sheldon Creed won the O’Reilly/Xfinity Series Division race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 24^th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 25th.

In the Craftsman Trucks It was Kyle Busch who went to Victory Lane with Gio Ruggiero coming in third while Stewart Friedman of NJ came in 20th.

FAT Karting League and FAT Racing Announce Final Drivers for February 2026 Formula 4 Shootout

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

OXFORDSHIRE, England – January 23, 2026 – FAT Karting League and FAT Racing today announced details of their 2026 Formula 4 Shootout, a two-phase international assessment program designed to select FAT Racing’s first fully funded Formula 4 driver. The Shootout will run February 6–11, 2026, evaluating four drivers through a comprehensive process modeled on Formula 1 driver-selection methodologies. One driver will earn a fully funded seat in the 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA. The Shootout represents a cornerstone of FAT Racing’s merit-based pathway from karting to professional motorsport.

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FloRacing’s Exclusive Coverage of 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway to Feature Top NASCAR Drivers

by Lou ModestinoDecember 3, 2025

The 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway is one of the most prestigious Super Late Model events of the year and top NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers are heading down to Pensacola, Florida to compete for the crown. See below for a breakdown and catch it all live exclusively on FloRacing December 4-7.

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Drivers Championship Winning Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 Show Car Made Available To Purchase For The First Time

by Lou ModestinoNovember 25, 2025

The RB20 Show Car is available to purchase on a very limited basis through F1authentics.com
Officially licensed by Oracle Red Bull Racing, created using Team design data
2024 Drivers Championship winning car faithfully reproduced and made available to the public for the first time

With 9 Race Wins, 18 Podiums, 8 Pole Positions and 589 Points, the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 is a landmark F1® car that saw Max Verstappen defend his title and claim a historic 4th Drivers’ World Championship.

Now, for the first time ever, a handful of RB20 Show Cars have been made available for collectors to own, authentically reproduced by Oracle Red Bull Racing partner, Memento Exclusives.

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