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Late Pit Strategy Pays Off For John Beatty Jr With $9,455 Victory In Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150

by Lou ModestinoJune 10, 2024

As the laps clicked off Saturday in the 5th annual Oval Speed Unlimited 150 NASCAR Modified event at Riverhead Raceway, John Beatty wondered if he and his team’s strategy to pit late in the race would leave them the only car not to pit for a change tire. Those fears were quelled when a caution flag flew with 28-laps left allowing Beatty of Merrick to pit for his new right rear tire. That, with some well-placed late cautions put John Beatty in position to win his second race in three weeks at Riverhead Raceway, earning $9.455 including lap money.

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Jencik & Lafayette Score Casella Waste Open 80 Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway; Rain Postpones Casella Open 80 to June 14th

by Lou ModestinoJune 10, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the Casella Waste Open 80 on Friday, June 7th. Connor Jencik was a first-time Stafford feature winner in the Limited Late Model feature and Jason Lafayette notched his first Street Stock feature victory of the 2024 season before rain postponed the remainder of the program. The Casella Waste Open 80 will be resumed from lap-6 next Friday night, June 14^th and all rain checks from tonight’s Casella Waste 80 program will be honored. (more…)

ACT Late Model Tour hits Seekonk for the Spring Green 124 Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJune 7, 2024

SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway will be back on the track on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, with another doubleheader of New England short-track racing on tap. Friday includes the third round of the Fast Friday season for 2024, with the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Sport 4’s and Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandits and Outlaws all on track. (more…)

Drivers and Cars Confirmed for IROC Event at Lime Rock Park, July 19-20

by MikeJune 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE (June 6, 2024) – An impressive lineup of drivers and cars have been confirmed for the first IROC event in more than 20 years. Scheduled for July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park, the IROC event will enhance an already exciting SpeedTour All-Star Race weekend. Featuring both an on-track racing exhibition and static display, the event will reunite original IROC competitors with cars raced in the legendary series. (more…)

Modifieds Of Mayhem Heading To Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Saturday

by MikeJune 6, 2024

(Nashville, TN) The Modifieds of Mayhem tour makes its way to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway this coming Saturday, June 8 for its only visit of the 2024 season. The Music City 50 will race alongside the 100-lapper for the Pro Late Models in addition to Crown Vics on the 5/8-mile plus the ¼-mile classes. (more…)

American-Canadian Tour Invades Seekonk Saturday As Part Of Busy Weekend Of Friday & Saturday Action

by Lou ModestinoJune 6, 2024

SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway will be back on the track on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, with another doubleheader of New England short-track racing on tap. Friday includes the third round of the Fast Friday season for 2024, with the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Sport 4’s and Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandits and Outlaws all on track. (more…)

Late Models Ready to Show-Off on Foley Oil & Propane Night with $1,000 Bonus on the Line!

by Lou ModestinoJune 6, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — The King of the Mountain track championship Late Models are ready to shine once again on Saturday, June 8 at White Mountain Motorsports Park with a bit of added urgency involved. The Late Model division sponsor Foley Oil & Propane of Belmont, New Hampshire is also sponsoring Saturday night’s event AND has tacked on a $1,000 bonus to the winner of Saturday’s Late Model feature! Along with the Flying Tigers, Strictly Minis, Dwarf Cars and Mini Late Models, the NELCAR Legend Tour invades with Bandoleros to boot for a seven-division card on Foley Oil & Propane Night!

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Weekly Racing at Thunder Road Starts with McGee Hyundai of Barre Friday Night Special!

by Lou ModestinoJune 6, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl is ready to roll out weekly racing for the 2024 season with the annual Friday Night Special kickoff courtesy of McGee Hyundai of Barre! Along with track championship action for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks, the New England Supermodified Series (NESS) returns to the Barre highbanks along with the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors! (more…)

White Mountain, American-Canadian Tour Officials Announce Midsummer Classic Qualifier Event on July 14

by Lou ModestinoJune 5, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park and American-Canadian Tour officials announced today an exciting addition to the summer schedule at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track with the new Prelude to the Midsummer Classic on Sunday, July 14. The Prelude is a non-point, 75-lap qualifier event for the 7th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 American-Canadian Tour scheduled for Saturday, August 3. (more…)

Cahoon Father, Son 1-2 Finish at White Mountain Hometrack

by Lou ModestinoJune 4, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — Saturday night short track racing ruled the roost once again at White Mountain Motorsports Park with a night of firsts, family ties and plenty of fender-bending action. A longstanding family returned to victory lane, a rookie caught his first checkered flag and a growing Kid’s division continued to wow the large Saturday night crowd. (more…)