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Jason Corliss Dominates to All-Time Tying Fourth Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Barre, VT – Another Thursday in Barre meant yet another race day at Thunder Road Speedbowl affected by the rains of Mother Nature. Just ten minutes prior to the special 6:30pm Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Post Time, rains swept in for a half-hour spell with successful track drying getting Thursday’s program underway by 7:30pm.

The poor weather necessitated a change in schedule with the Maplefields/Irving Oil Late Models getting feature racing off and running with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150. A Plus/Minus handicap draw event as part of the Squier Cup presented by Milton CAT, the Governor’s Cup saw four-time winner Jason Corliss earn an incredible +7 in Heat #1 with former Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour champion Jimmy Hebert to his outside at the start.

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Midseason Championships Give the Crossed Flags on 2025 at White Mountain this Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — The gates reopen at White Mountain Motorsports Park this Saturday night for one of the most important events of the summer schedule. Midseason Championships on Saturday, July 19 marks the halfway point in the season with double points on the lines for all divisions!

Quinny Welch is back where he feels most comfortable, atop the 1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Model standings. What Welch really wants though, is a win and what better way to get his first of the year than to stand tall as the Midseason Champion?! In fact, the top three in Late Model standings all remain winless this season, using consistency to make their way to the top.

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Powers Back for International Challenge at Montmagny

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is back in action North of the Border this Saturday, July 19 at Autodrome Montmagny just outside of Quebec City for the $10,000-to-win CAN-AM 200! The classic international battle between the US invaders and the Canadian home guard will once again settle the score in front of a packed house this Saturday under the lights!

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Rhode Island Shriners, Pro Stock 80, Trike Races, Fast Friday On Tap At Seekonk Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is hitting the middle of the month of July at full stride. As the summer continues to heat up, the action on the track is getting hotter each week. There are just five scheduled Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday events left before the fields are set for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup championship battles in September – and this weekend – both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday return to the track looking for more fireworks.

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46th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Continues All-Important Month of July at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT – The busy, hot month of July continues its all-importance in the track title chase for the Thunder Road faithful this Thursday, July 17 with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models. The ‘Thunder and Lightning’ division of Barre’s Thunder Road goes for their longest point-counting showdown of the summer season with a chance at joining a who’s-who of all time greats on the Vermont Governor’s Cup.

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Brenden “Butterbean” Queen To Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado At Indianapolis Raceway Park

by MikeJuly 15, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 15, 2025) – Defending CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour Champion and current ARCA Menards Series championship points leader Brenden “Butterbean” Queen will pilot Spire Motorsports‘ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series TSport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Best Repair Company, Inc., will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.

“Butterbean” Queen, the full-time driver of the No. 28 Chevrolet with Pinnacle Racing Group in the ARCA Menards Series, brings a wealth of short-track experience to the team’s Allen Hart-led program.

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Prescott Takes Career First in Wall’s Ford Late Model 100 From White Mountain; Brown Bests PASS Field

by Lou ModestinoJuly 14, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — A picture perfect afternoon greeted race fans and teams at White Mountain Motorsports Park for the hard-charging doubleheader between the Pro All Stars Series and the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model Series.

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Chris Matthews Wins Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 14, 2025

Chris Matthews, winner of the Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down (Stafford Speedway photo)
Flynn, Durand, Cormier, & Plemons Also Score Feature Wins

(Stafford Springs, CT)— Stafford Speedway hosted the extra distance Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down along with Stafford Speedway’s other four weekly divisions as well as a kids big wheel race on Friday, July 11th. Chris Matthews was the big winner of the night, capturing the 40-lap Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down feature for his second win of the 2025 season. Mikey Flynn won the SK Modified® feature for his first win of 2025, Andrew Durand was a first-time 2025 winner in the Late Model feature, Kevin Cormier was another first time 2025 winner in the Limited Late Model feature, and Aaron Plemons was a winner for the third time this season in the Street Stock feature.

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Craftsbury Common’s Mike Martin Steals $2,000 Fisher Auto Parts 100 at White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJuly 14, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — Although gray skies greeted the crowds at White Mountain Motorsports Park on Thursday, a warm and rain-free day ensured stellar side-by-side action at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track. Headlined by the inaugural Fisher Auto Parts 100 for the Flying Tigers, Saturday’s showcase was yet another example of what makes the Thunder in the Mountains!

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Thrilling Finishes, Photo Finishes, and First-Time Winners Highlight Action-Packed Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeJuly 14, 2025

Dylan Fetcho Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway — Dylan Fetcho raced into Nashville Pro Late Victory Lane (Jeff Ames Photo)

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway delivered a full night of intense racing and dramatic moments on Saturday as eight divisions thrilled a packed crowd with door-to-door action, comeback drives, and wild finishes. From Landon Thrasher’s dominant Bandolero win to Dylan Fetcho’s breathtaking three-wide, last-lap Pro Late Model victory, the evening featured a perfect blend of clean racing and edge-of-your-seat excitement. The Modifieds of Mayhem NashVegas 50 saw Cody Stickler continue his reign with a fourth straight Nashville win, while multiple local favorites found their way to victory lane in front of an energized Middle Tennessee audience.

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