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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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Kevin Cormier Looks to Continue Hot Streak in Riley Generators 30 at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoJune 9, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Fresh off of winning R.A.D. Auto Machine 2022 Rookie of the Year honors in Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model division, Agawam, MA native Kevin Cormier and the #14 Gendon Auto Parts / Garrett’s Carpentry team have continued the hot streak that they began towards the end of his rookie season.

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Wall’s Ford and Foley Oil & Propane Team Up for Late Model Spectacular at WMMP

by Lou ModestinoJune 8, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — This Saturday has been circled on many calendars across the Northeast since being unveiled several months ago. The $3,000-to-win Late Model Special presented by Foley Oil & Propane is set to be the biggest event of the early summer season at White Mountain Motorsports Park with several big-name Late Model teams ready to take on the challenge. (more…)

New ‘Driver of the Race’ Contingency Award Announced for ACT Teams

by Lou ModestinoJune 2, 2023

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials today released an all-new Contingency Award available for the ACT teams throughout the 2023 season. The new ACT Driver of the Race program will award one (1) Hoosier Race Tire to the driver that officials deem the most deserving among the roster each race through the end of the 2023 season courtesy of WB Tire.

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Seekonk Speedway Set as Sixth Track to Host Iconic Spring Green This Saturday Night

by Lou ModestinoMay 31, 2023

Barre, VT — One of the American-Canadian Tour’s cornerstone events, the iconic Spring Green, rolls off for the 48th time this Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. Seekonk will serve as the sixth different host for the longtime ACT standard and could prove to be its most spectacular. (more…)

60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic 125 Starts King of the Road Championship Hunt

by Lou ModestinoMay 26, 2023

Barre, VT — Since 1961, following Thunder Road’s popular inaugural season, the Memorial Day Classic has been a staple event on the calendar of many Vermont and New England racing fans. Such bonafide Northeast legends as Jean-Paul Cabana, Joey Kourafas, Ralph Nason, Robbie Crouch and Dave Dion have stood in Memorial Day Classic victory lane. (more…)

NASCAR Star Daniel Suárez Joins 44th Vermont Governor’s Cup at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Barre, VT — Officials have announced today that NASCAR Cup Series star Daniel Suárez will be making his debut at Thunder Road as part of the 44th Vermont Governor’s Cup presented by the Vermont Lottery on Thursday, July 13th.

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White Mountain Opens Season with 5th Annual Spring Board 100 on May 27th

by Lou ModestinoMay 25, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — Following last weekend’s rain out, the 31st season of stock car racing at North Woodstock, New Hampshire’s White Mountain Motorsports Park begins in earnest this Saturday, May 27th with the 5t annual Spring Board 100 for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models. (more…)

Monaco Modifieds Begin 10th Anniversary Season with the Granite City 100 on May 28th

by Lou ModestinoMay 22, 2023

Barre, VT — After a stellar debut last season, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series is returning to Thunder Road International Speedbowl for the 2nd annual Granite City 100 as part of the 60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000-to-win event is once again drawing the top Tour-type Modified talent to Barre, Vermont in spectacular fashion to kick off the popular series’ 10th anniversary season.

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Rain Cancels WMMP Opening Day; PASS Moves to New Father’s Day Doubleheader on June 18th

by Lou ModestinoMay 22, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — After continued hope throughout the week has evaporated, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the Opening Day program originally scheduled for Saturday May 20th due to the impending rains forecasted to begin by 2:00pm and continue through to 2:00am, per the official forecast via NOAA.

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