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Eden Rafferty Throws Support Behind New Limited Sportsman ‘Clash for Cash’ on June 21st

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Officials are excited to announce an all-new addition to the already action-packed June 21st midweek racing opener at Thompson Speedway. Massachusetts law firm EdenRafferty has put up a cash bonus to the fan-favorite Limited Sportsman division with increased payouts down through the top-12 finishers on Wednesday, June 21st. At the top of the heap, the Sportsman will be gunning for $750 to win during the Wednesday night summer season opener at The Big-T!

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Lou Modestino’s Track Talk For Friday, June 9, 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

Here’s the latest Track Talk column from journalist Lou Modestino, who covers local New England motorsports for us:

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Thunder Road Begins 64th Season of Weekly Racing with Annual Friday Night Special on June 9th

by Lou ModestinoJune 7, 2023

Barre, VT — This Friday, June 9th returns the promise of weekly asphalt short track racing to Central Vermont race fans and those who tune in around the world on FloRacing with Vermont Career Technical Centers Night presented by the Vermont Agency of Education. The annual Friday Night Special will be headlined by the return of the New England Supermodifed Series (NESS) and the return of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers.

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Racing On TV Listings: June 7-11

by Lou ModestinoJune 7, 2023

Here’s a guide to major racing, recent race rewinds on TV and major streaming services this week. Listings are from AutoWeek.

Note that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be broadcast in its entirety on MotorTrend TV beginning at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday. Practice and qualifying sessions will be streamed live on the MotorTrend+ pay streaming service ($4.99 a month). (more…)

AMSOIL USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Car Tour Releases Roster Of Talent Expected For Eastern Storm Opener At Grandview, Tuesday, June 13

by MikeJune 6, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 5, 2023 . . . . . . The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will host the AMSOIL USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Car Tour joined by the 358 NASCAR Modifieds in this always popular double-header event set for Tuesday night, June 13 at the Grandview Speedway. This will mark the 16^th Annual USAC Eastern Storm and the event is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings.

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Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Set To Open Season At “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway On Sunday Afternoon, June 11, 2023

by MikeJune 6, 2023

Perry, N.Y. – (May 28, 2023) – The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series competitors are set to open their season in Perry, N.Y., at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway on Sunday, June 11 when the track hosts a race on a Sunday afternoon.

The race time is in honor of a trip back to the Speedway’s past when weekly racing took place each Sunday on the competitive 1/3-mile oval.

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“Fast 40” 40-Lap $4,000-To-Win Race Of Champions Modified Series Opener, Friday, June 9, 2023 At Spencer Speedway For The 68th Annual Opening Night

by MikeJune 6, 2023

Williamson, N.Y. – (June 5, 2023) – Race of Champions Modified Series competitors will be ready to go when the gates swing open for the 68^th season of racing at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., with the running of the “Fast 40”, which will pay the winner $4,000 for the short sprint race on Friday, June 9, 2023

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Vermont Career Technical Centers and Agency of Education Throw Support Behind Annual Friday Night Special at Thunder Road on June 9th

by Lou ModestinoJune 1, 2023June 2, 2023

Barre, VT — Officials announced today the newest addition to the Thunder Road family of sponsors in Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education as they have signed on to support the annual Friday Night Special on June 9th. Headlined by the return of the New England Supermodified Series (NESS) and Round #1 for the Myer’s Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series, Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education Night at Thunder Road is set to kick off the weekly summer racing season with a classic Quarry Hill bang!

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Racing On TV Listings: June 1-June 4, 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 1, 2023

Here’s a guide to major racing, recent race rewinds on TV and major streaming services this week, compiled by AutoWeek. (more…)

Central Asphalt Flying Tiger Triple Crown Starts in Earnest This Saturday, June 3rd At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJune 1, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — Thunder returns to the Mountains this Saturday, June 3rd with Round #1 of the Central Asphalt Paving Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series at White Mountain Motorsports Park! All your favorite Tiger drivers will be in attendance for the 75-lap showdown with multiple invaders expected to rock the boat. Saturday will also feature the first of two combination events between the traveling Mighty Mini Stock Series and the Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models in a special $750 to win showdown. (more…)