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Casey Roderick Begins ASA STARS National Tour Championship Assault with Rette Jones Racing at New Smyrna

by MikeFebruary 11, 2026

NEW SMYRNA, Fla: The offseason has taken the checkered flag, but Casey Roderick and Rette Jones Racing are ready to take the green flag in their pursuit of the 2026 ASA STARS National Tour championship, beginning Tuesday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.

Roderick, 33, returns for his third start under the Rette Jones Racing banner in the Sunshine State on February 10, looking to capitalize on the speed and promise shown in his first two appearances with the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization.

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ASA STARS National Tour Brings Sunday Matinee Showdown to Dominion Raceway on April 26

by MikeFebruary 11, 2026

Woodford, VA – Race fans can look forward to a perfect afternoon of short-track action as the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour heads to Dominion Raceway for a Sunday matinee event on April 26, following a schedule adjustment from the originally planned Saturday, April 25 date.

The change was made by Track Enterprises, promoter of the event, as well as MDM Promotions Owner Marty Melo to avoid overlapping with the CARS Tour race scheduled for the same weekend. The move allows fans, teams, and competitors to enjoy two marquee racing events without conflict while setting the stage for a family-friendly Sunday afternoon show.

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Championship Caliber Entry List Announced for ASA Super Late Model Clyde Hart Memorial

by MikeFebruary 5, 2026

(New Smyrna, FL) – A deep and highly competitive field is set for the Sig Sauer Academy Clyde Hart Memorial presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch, as officials have released the latest entry list for the 200-lap Super Late Model event at New Smyrna Speedway. With 32 cars entered as of Tuesday afternoon, the annual World Series of Asphalt showcase once again draws elite short track talent from across North America.

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North East Short Track Network (NESTN) to Stream Top New England Racing Events in 2026

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 5, 2026

Barre, VT – The North East Short Track Network (NESTN) has signed on with the top sanctioning bodies including the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour, Pro All Stars Series and Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series along with iconic speedways like Vermont’s Thunder Road Speedbowl, New Hampshire’s Lee USA Speedway and White Mountain Motorsports Park, Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway and Seekonk Speedway in Massachusetts to stream events live for 2026 and beyond.

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NESTN Introduces Revenue Sharing Direct to Thunder Road Teams with 20% Point Fund Increase

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 5, 2026

Barre, VT – It was announced (Friday, January 30, 2026) that Thunder Road Speedbowl signed a new five-year contract with FloRacing set to stream twelve events, a change that allowed for the eight remaining events to be streamed elsewhere. In stepped the North East Short Track Network (NESTN), a partnership that has built a new Revenue Sharing Model that will increase the Thunder Road point fund by 20%!

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SpeedFest 2026 At Cordele (GA) Motor Speedway Officially Rescheduled

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

SpeedFest 2026 Rescheduled as Part of Georgia Summer Nationals Weekend at Cordele Motor Speedway

CORDELE, GA – Officials with SpeedFest, Track Enterprises, and Cordele Motor Speedway have announced that SpeedFest 2026 has been rescheduled and will now be contested as part of the 14th Annual Georgia Summer Nationals, featuring a SpeedFest / SuperFest doubleheader weekend on Friday–Saturday, July 31–August 1.

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Hettinger Racing To Contest Full 2026 zMAX CARS Tour Schedule With Driver Chase Burrow

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

21-Year-Old Virginia Native Chase Burrow Will Drive No. 5 Late Model

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Hettinger Racing made its name in grassroots Late Model racing, and it’s where the team will continue to develop the next generation of racing talent.

While expanding his operation to compete fulltime in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, team owner Chris Hettinger will again field an entry in the Late Model Stock division of the zMAX CARS Tour.

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Lincoln Tech Returns to Stafford Speedway for 17th Straight Season, Joins Contingency Program for 2026

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 30, 2026

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Lincoln Tech of East Windsor, CT will return to Stafford Speedway for a 17^th consecutive season as a track marketing partner. Over the past 16 years Lincoln Tech has been the title sponsor for a variety of events, including 6 Mod Open 80 races, 6 MRS races, 2 Kids Night races, a MTS event, and the Late Model 100 in 2010 that began Lincoln Tech’s relationship with Stafford. For the 2026 season, Lincoln Tech will be the title sponsor of the July 3^rd Lincoln Tech Kids Night. In addition to sponsoring the Kids Night, Lincoln Tech will join the Stafford Speedway contingency program for the first time as a first place SK Light partner, offering each 2026 feature winner a $100 bonus.

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John Beatty Jr. Honored For Third Straight Riverhead Raceway Modified Title Friday At Sold-Out Awards Ceremony

by Bob FinanJanuary 27, 2026

Riverhead Raceway race teams, staff and their family members filled the banquet room at Giorgio’s of Baiting Hollow to honor the 2025 Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Weekly Series and INEX champions Friday evening. The affair hosted by track owners Connie Partridge, Tom Gatz and GM John Ellwood honored the twelve drivers who earned 2025 championships at the popular quarter mile facility, along with the top five from each division and the 2025 Rookie of the Year winners were feted.

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Race Of Champions Management Continues To Announce “Save-The-Date” Opportunities As Fans Build Their 2026 Race Calendar

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

Williamson, NY (January 26, 2026) — Race of Champions management is pleased to announce it will once again lease Spencer Speedway for six (6) events during the 2026 season at the Route 104, half-mile speedplant.

Opening night is scheduled for Friday, May 22, followed by additional events on Friday, June 5; Friday, July 10; Friday, July 31; Friday, August 14; and Friday, September 4, 2026. An open practice is tentatively planned for Friday, May 15.

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