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ACT Returns to Lee USA Speedway This Sunday for New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoMay 16, 2023

Barre, VT — Although it will be a grueling third event in just two weeks, American-Canadian Tour officials, fans and teams are excited to return to Lee USA Speedway for the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150. The Granite State seacoast oval has played host to the ACT Tour twenty-eight times since 1987 with some of the most iconic stars taking down wins on the quirky circuit. Last time out in 2021, defending ACT Tour champion D.J. Shaw took down his first ever win in North America’s most historic Late Model tour and looks to add his name to the wins list once again. (more…)

Shaw Fights Field, Cautions to Take First Stafford ACT Event Since 1985

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2023

Stafford Springs, CT — The American-Canadian Tour broke a 38-year drought by entering the Stafford Motor Speedway complex on Friday, the first time the series had raced the iconic 1/2-mile since 1985. Thirty-four teams from across New England and Quebec made the trip to kick off the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown and, for many, take their first laps at the Connecticut oval.

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Travis Benjamin Opens Granite State Pro Stock Series Season In Victory Lane

by Lou ModestinoMay 9, 2023

EPPING, N.H. – Saturday night’s Hedges Excavating 100 at Star Speedway launched the Granite State Pro Stock Series’ twelfth season at a familiar venue, but with a first-time winner claiming the checkers.

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Granite State Pro Stock Series To Kick-Off 2023 at Star Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Plenty of novelty awaits the Granite State Pro Stock Series entering its twelfth year on the road. And to get it all started, the New Hampshire-based touring circuit is returning to where last year’s championship chase wrapped up.

Saturday’s Hedges Excavating 100 at Star Speedway kicks off an eight-race schedule that introduces two new venues to the series’ repertoire and visits the Empire State for the second time in series history.

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Duel at the Dog Set For This Weekend at Monadnock Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 4, 2023

New England race fans have endured back-to-back weekends of wet weather. This weekend’s promise of thunder in the hills of western New Hampshire, however, is far more welcome.

Monadnock Speedway opens its gates and grandstands on Saturday for the second Duel at the Dog Weekend, with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour anchoring an action-packed lidlifter at the Winchester, N.H. oval on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7.

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Stan Mertz Racing Set For NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Debut at Monadnock Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2023

WHITINSVILLE, Mass. – After many years of racing across different disciplines, Stan Mertz Racing will make their NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut this Saturday, May 6 at Monadnock Speedway. With Woody Pitkat behind the wheel of the Koopman Lumber No. 6, the team feels confident going into the event.

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Bryan Kruczek Wins Star Classic In Special Night At Star Speedway

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 19, 2022

EPPING, N.H. – Bryan Kruczek has made a habit out of winning at Star Speedway. But Friday’s checkered flag hit a bit differently.

The Newmarket, N.H., racer closed out the Granite State Pro Stock Series season at his team’s home track with a win in the Ty Cooper Land Holdings 100, celebrating his second win of the year on the birthday of car owner Bobby Webber’s late father.

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Four House Divisions Joining Whelen Modified Tour at Claremont Motorsports Park This Friday

by Lou ModestinoJuly 27, 2022

Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks & Six Shooters Racing on Tap

CLAREMONT, N.H. – When the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour rolls into Claremont Motorsports Park this Friday, July 29 for the first time in 15 years, a full card of racing is set for the special event. Not only will the Tour headline the night with a 150-lap main event, four of Claremont’s NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series divisions will also join the show. (more…)