Two grassroots racing organizations will collaborate to celebrate their 2025 champions on Saturday March 28th when the Suffolk Association of Figure Eight Racing and the Long Island Enduro Racing groups present their annual awards ceremony in a combined effort. Tom Ferrara and Kim Hyde of S.A.F.E.R and Long Island Enduro Racing honchos Eric Germuth and Mairah Lawrence got together during the 2025 season to combine the two award ceremonies after each having hosted separate affairs over recent years.
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Bonus Money Program Announced For Two For TK Twin 9 Figure Eight Features At Riverhead Raceway Saturday
One of the most beloved and iconic personalities of Riverhead Raceway & Figure Eight racing will be celebrated Saturday when the annual Two for TK Twin 9 Figure Eight features are presented as part of Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races program. The twin features are run in memory of “TK’ Tommy Kraft who spent his adult life competing in and promoting Figure Eight racing on Long Island. Tommy passed away in late July of 2023.
Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified 100, School Bus Figure Eights Take Center Stage Saturday At Riverhead Raceway
In celebration of the long-awaited arrival of the summer solstice, Riverhead Raceway management has arranged for a busy night of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing Saturday with the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified in the spotlight running their annual 100-lap event. Ten feature events in all are on the racing menu with well over 250-laps of feature event racing to unfold with a School Bus Figure Eight race closing out the program.
School Buses Ready To Tackle Riverhead Raceway Figure Eight Course Saturday Night
Another family fun night is lined up for Saturday evening at Riverhead Raceway as the first School Bus Figure Eight race of 2025 headlines the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program. The Figure Eight intersection will be a busy place with School Buses crossing over the “X” as well the TK Figure Eight class who’ll run their second 15-lap event of the new season.
Suffolk Association Of Figure Eight Racing To Honor Scott Pedersen For 2024 Championship, Induct New Hall Of Fame Class March 29th
By Bob Finan
Long touted as “the best party in racing”, Saturday evening March 29th, 2025, the tradition continues as the Suffolk Association of Figure Eight Racing hosts their 2024 Championship Awards Dinner at the Moose Lodge of Mount Sinai. The evening will culminate when 2024 S.A.F.E.R. driving champion Scott Pedersen of Shirley is presented the Tom Kraft Memorial S.A.F.E.R. Cup presented by Northeastern Office Equipment.
Two For TK Twin Figure Eights, Fireworks Highlight “I Love America Night” Saturday At Riverhead Raceway
Another exciting family fun night is set for this Saturday August 12th, with Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz celebrating I Love America Night with a Fireworks extravaganza. The Fireworks compliment the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series race program featuring the Two for TK, Twin Figure Eight feature events honoring Tom Kraft who passed away on July 29th.
Long Island Figure Eight Icon, Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Official Tom Kraft Passes Away
Just minutes after Saturday night racing at Riverhead Raceway was canceled due to weather, the Long Island racing family was rocked with the news of the passing of “TK” Tom Kraft, 64. Kraft passed away Saturday morning, complications from a heart episode suffered on Monday.
Figure Eight Family Feud Returns To Riverhead Raceway Saturday For Fireworks Spectacular
For decades the popular game show Family Feud has filled television airwaves, mainly in repeats. For over half a century Figure Eight racing has thrilled fans at Riverhead Raceway. When the Figure Eights return for their first race since mid-May Saturday, the starting grid will resemble an episode of Family Feud, minus Steve Harvey. The Figure Eights will be part of the 73rd Year Celebration Saturday, complete with a Fireworks spectacular.
School Bus Figure Eight Thrills Set For Riverhead Raceway Saturday June 11th
Another action-packed evening of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series and family fun is headed to Riverhead Raceway Saturday June 11th with a School Bus Figure Eight race highlighting a eight division program. The INEX Legend Race Cars will kick off their 2022 Miller Lite Triple Crown Series with a 30-lap feature event with time trial qualifying to set a majority of the field. (more…)