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How Did The Northeastern Drivers Do At Talladega?

by Lou ModestinoOctober 21, 2025

Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup race at Talladega. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 21st.

Austin Hill won the Talladega NASCAR Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo ended his day in 33rd,

Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck race this past weekend at Talladega. He was always in the hunt. Corey LaJoie was eighth while Parker Kligerman ending up 26th. Lajoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT.

Here’s How Northeast Drivers Did At Vegas Over The Weekend

by Lou ModestinoOctober 14, 2025

Denny Hamlin won the Cup race at Las Vegas for his 60th Cup victory. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in sixth place. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth.

Daniel Almirola won the Xfinity race at Las Vegas. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 24th. Not so lucky was Thomas Annunciata who was way back in 38^th place.

How Did Northeastern Competitors Do At The Charlotte Roval?

by Lou ModestinoOctober 7, 2025

Shane Gisbergen won the Charlotte Roval NASCAR Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up sixth. Joe Logano of Middletown, CT managed to take 20th.

Connor Zilisch won the NASCAR Xfinity race. Kaz Grala of Boston came in fourth, and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended up 25th.

Corey Heim won the Craftsman Truck race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in third, and Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT ended his day in 35th.

Northeastern NASCAR Drivers and Kansas… How Did They Fare?

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 30, 2025

Chase Elliott won the Cup Series race at Kansas. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 21st, with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT coming in 26th.

In the Xfinity Series it was Brandon Jones in Victory Lane. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finished in 25. Justin Bonsignore of LI, NY ended up 37th.

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How Did Northeastern Drivers Do At Bristol?

by MikeSeptember 15, 2025

Here’s northeastern correspondent Lou Modestino’s report of how NASCAR drivers from the northeast performed at Bristol Motor Speedway…

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Here’s How Northeast drivers Performed at World Wide Technology Raceway Over The Weekend

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 9, 2025

Denny Hamlin won the Cup race at the World Wide Technology Raceway. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished fifth with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT placing 13th.

Conner Zilisch won the Xfinity event. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT came in 13th, and Thomas Annunziata of NJ ended up 20th.

Lou Modestino Track Talk: Here’s How Northeast Drivers Performed At Darlington And Portland

by MikeSeptember 2, 2025

Northeastern senior correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with his latest Track Talk:

Chase Briscoe won the Cup race at Darlington, SC. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 16th, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended his day in 20th position.

The Xfinity race in Portland, OR saw Conner Zillich go to Victory Lane. Thomas Annunziata of NJ finished 28^th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended his day in 33rd.

The Craftsman Trucks also raced at Darlington, SC. Correy Heim won that one, with Corey LaJoie placing 20th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two -Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to all of the NASCAR Teams. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 22nd.

The Indy Cars were in action at Nashville, TN, and Josef Newgarden won that one. Santino Ferrucci of Ridgefield, CT came in eighth.

How Did Northeast Drivers Do Down South At Daytona?

by Lou ModestinoAugust 25, 2025

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Daytona. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 14th. Not so lucky was Joey Logano of Middletown, CT, who ended his day in 27^th place.

Conner Zilisch won the Xfinity race by virtue of Parker Kligerman from Weston CT stepping into the seat after Zilisch’s injury. Patrick Emerling of LI, NY placed 13th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT had a bad day and ended up 37th.

In Indycar, at the Milwaukee Mile, Christian Rassmussen was the winner while Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT ended his day 14^th place in the A. J. Foyt entry.

How Did Northeast NASCAR Drivers Do At Richmond?

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2025

Austin Dillion won the Cup race at Richmond. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up fourth while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended his evening in 35^th place.

In the Craftsman Truck Series race, Corey Heim won that event. Corey LaJoie came in fourth. Next was Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA who ended up sixth. Corey LaJoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT.

Checking the track’s grandstand, it looked like the crowd was good. In my opinion I’d have to say at least 60 % full!

Lou Modestino – Track Talk – How Did Northeast Drivers Do This Past Weekend At Watkins Glen And Portland?

by Lou ModestinoAugust 12, 2025

Here’s Lou Modestino and his Track Talk column, reporting on northeastern motorsports competitors’ results from the past weekend…

Shane Van Gisbergen won the Cup race at Watkins Glen, NY. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came 13th. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 14th.
Corner Zilisch won the Xfinity race. Boston’s Kaz Grala ended up 11^th driving the Chris and Mary Our entry from Cape Cod, MA Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT wasn’t so luck and had to settle for 32nd. Ditto for Thomas Anziana of Colt’s Neck, NJ, whoended his day in 37th.
The Craftsman Trucks had Corey Heim go to victory Lane. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA placed third while Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT came in 31st.
The ARCA Menard’s Series was also at the Glen which saw Tristen McKee going to Victory Lane while Dale Quarterly, originally from Hanover, MA, finished fifth. Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY came in seventh.
On the West Coast the Indy Cars were in action in Portland, OR with Will Power the first to get the checkered flag. Not so lucky was Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT who ended his day in 27^th position.