Hayden Paddon is the winner of the FIA European Rally Championship for 2023* despite his dramatic exit from Barum Czech Rally Zlín this morning (Sunday).
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Roberts, Jaques Use Outside Groove to Taste First Victories on Nolato Night
Barre, VT — With skies far clearer than they were just twenty-four-hours before, Thunder Road International Speedbowl roared to life for Nolato Night on Friday. Two first-time winners graced victory lane high atop Quarry Hill for the first time on a stellar Friday night of racing. (more…)
Ashton Burgess Scores First Career Strictly Street Victory at Wiscasset Speedway
Following an unfortunate rainout the week prior, Wiscasset Speedway successfully hosted a full Group 2 program on Saturday. The agenda included the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models, Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, T&L Automotive Modifieds and the flex Chestnut Auto Roadrunners division.
Jesse Switser First Regular to Claim ACT Checkers at White Mountain in Big Milton CAT 250
N. Woodstock, NH — Once again the biggest date on the summer calendar, the Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 for the invading American-Canadian Tour proved White Mountain Motorsports Park to be New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track on Saturday. A capacity crowd greeted the White Mountain players in all four divisions as Foley Oil & Propane Late Model heroes made their mark on the ACT crowd while track championship action kept the crowd on their toes all night long. (more…)
From Last Chance to First Time Winner, Jesse Switser Battles Back for $10,000 American-Canadian Tour Milton CAT 250 Victory
N. Woodstock, NH — On a chamber of commerce day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, both the Stars and Cars of the American-Canadian Tour and the strong fanbase from across New England and Quebec flooded White Mountain Motorsports Park for the 6th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250. Forty-two teams from across the region made the trek with the $10,000 payday in mind and all the glory of being on the short-list of Milton CAT 250 champions. (more…)
Hinesburg’s Bouchard Takes First Responders Night Victory At Thunder Road
Barre, VT — With a quickly turned around and rescheduled night of racing at Thunder Road following SRX’s cancellation, the Central Vermont community returned to The Nation’s Site of Excitement in droves for First Responders Appreciation Night on July 20th. The night gave way with four new winners in the 2023 season and four action-packed feature races to restart the Thunder Road championship season. (more…)
Joey Cipriano Primed for First Open Modified Win in GAF 80 at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—With 8 career wins spread across the SK Modified® and SK Light divisions at Stafford Speedway, Joey Cipriano certainly knows what it takes to reach NAPA Victory Lane. After a fifth place finish in the CBYD 81 held back in May in his first race with a new chassis and engine combination, Cipriano is feeling good about his chances of driving his #51 Bass Plating car to NAPA Victory Lane in the GAF Roofing 80, scheduled for this Friday, July 7th at Stafford.
Deblois Is First Thunder Road Bolduc Metal Recycling Enduro 200 Entry
Barre, VT — Less than 24 hours after Thunder Road officials posted the 2023 Bolduc Metal Recycling Enduro 200 Rules and Entry Form, Nick Deblois strolled into the Barre, Vermont office with the first official entry. After posting a third-place finish behind New Hampshire’s Alby Ovitt and Milton’s Richie Turner in last year’s edition of The People’s Race’, the Barre native is ready to keep the $3,000 check here at home in Central Vermont! (more…)
McKeage Scores First Career Pro Stock Win At Wiscasset On Busy Fan Appreciation Night
Fan Appreciation Night is always a special time at Wiscasset Speedway. Fans young and old get to mingle with the drivers they cheer for, and kids get to race their bikes on the same track their heroes race on. Saturday, July 1st had an extra level of anticipation as Group 1 divisions finally returned after three consecutive rained-out events.
Travis Downey Looking For First Win of 2023 in Midstate Site Development Firecracker 30 at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After closing out the 2022 Street Stock season at Stafford Speedway with 8 top-4 finishes, including 3 wins, in the final 12 races, Travis Downey and the #42 PJ Ladola and Sons Electrical Contractors team came into the 2023 season with hopes of a championship run.