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How Did NASCAR Drivers From New England Do Up In Michigan?

by Lou Modestino
How Did NASCAR Drivers From New England Do Up In Michigan?
Denny Hamlin won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT took fourth place while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 22nd.
Stewart Friesen of NJ took the win in the Truck race.  Corey LaJoie finished fifth while Gio of Seekonk, MA came in 12th.
In the Menards ARCA Series, Brendan Queen won the race.  Gio Ruggerio came in fourth.  Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY finished 16th.
As for viewing the Cup race, it was another bad deal.  You had to pay to get to see it which continues to be another bad move by NASCAR.  They will pay the price by losing more fans.  Once you offer it and then change it to a “pay a premium” it’s a turnoff.
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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT  ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28th position.
Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29th.  Kris Wright came in 31st.  Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.
At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.
Early Exit on Race Day
Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.
“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”
Eyes on Bristol
Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.
“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”
The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.
Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:
Negative Reactions:
  • Disappointment and Frustration:  Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
  • “Unfair” to Regular Viewers:  Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
  • Increased Cost and Complexity:  The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.
More Positive or Accepting Views:
  • NASCAR’s Growth Strategy:   Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
  • The Future of Sports Broadcasting:  Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
  • Benefits of Streaming:  Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.
Other Considerations:
  • The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information:  While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
  • NASCAR’s Financial Position:  Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
  • Boycotts and Alternative Strategies:  Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.
Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!
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NHRA New England Nationals To Be Hosted At New England Dragway

by Lou Modestino
The 2025 NHRA schedule includes the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway from May 30th to June 1st.
This event will feature qualifying on Friday and Saturday, with finals on Sunday, according to TV Insider and HOTROD.com. The race will be televised on Fox Sports 1 on Friday and Saturday, and Fox on Sunday.
Bob Tasca III of Hope RI will perform in his Funny Car that weekend in front of a home crowd.
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How Did New England Drivers Perform At Kansas And The Indy Grand Prix?

by Lou Modestino
How Did New England Drivers Perform At Kansas And The Indy Grand Prix?
Kyle Larson won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished seventh and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 9th.
Carson Hocevar went to Victory Lane for the Craftsman Truck race while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in fourth.
The Indy Cars offered the Grand Prix at the flag ship Indianapolis Speedway track with Alex Palou taking the win.  Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT ended up 20th.
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Report of New England Drivers At The Rock

by Lou Modestino
Report of New England Drivers At The Rock
Sammy Smith won the Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo, of Ridgewood, CT came in 15th.  Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY finished 19th.  Not as lucky was Kris Wright who was 28th and Justin Bonsignore, another Long Islander, finished 38th.  Kris Wright steers the only Chris and Mary Our entry for that Cape Cod family that reside in Chatham, MA.
Tyler Ankrom came out on top of the Craftsman Trucks on Friday.  Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA earned the tenth position.  It wasn’t the best that Parker Kligerman from Westport, CT turned in that day which was 25th.
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New England Racers And Their Results From This Past Weekend’s Competition

by Lou Modestino
New England Racers And Their Results From This Past Weekend’s Competition
Kyle Larson won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 20th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up 24th.  Not so fortunate was Corey LaJoie, who ended in the 34th position.  Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie of Norwalk, CT who earned two Xfinity Championships during his career.
Kyle Larson had another good day on Saturday as he won the Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 15th while Justin Bonsignore of LI, NY was 17th.
Chandler Smith won the Truck race.  Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was tenth and Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT ended up14th .
Out on the west coast in Long Beach, CA, Kyle Kirkwood was the winner of the Indy Car race while Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT came in tenth.
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Darlington… How Did New England Area NASCAR Drivers Do?

by Lou Modestino
Darlington… How Did New England Area NASCAR Drivers Do?

Denny Hamlin won the Cup race.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 13th.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished in 26th place.

Brandon Jones won the Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 31st.

Not as lucky was Kris Wright who was at the wheel of Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  The father and daughter both reside in Chatham, MA.

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Lou Modestino’s Track Talk: Results of New England Drivers From Martinsville

by Lou Modestino
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk: Results of New England Drivers From Martinsville

Denny Hamlin won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in seventh and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished eighth.

Austin Hill ended up the winner in the Xfinity race.  Kris Wright came in ninth.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT had a bad day and finished in  38th place.  Kris Wright drives the Chris and Mary Our entry who both reside in Chatham, MA on Cape Cod.

The Craftsman Truck event was taken by Daniel Hemric.  Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA finished 12th and Luke Baldwin of Long Island, NY was 22nd.

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