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8-Time Champion Brian Hoar Returns to ACT Part-Time Starting at Stafford Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoApril 13, 2023

Barre, VT — One of the most decorated veterans of the American-Canadian Tour is returning to the driver’s seat after seven years of standing pit side, playing crew chief and supporting daughter Taylor and Step-son Justin Prescott as they’ve taken their own turns behind the wheel. Eight-time ACT Tour champion Brian Hoar has gotten the bug once again, rebuilt his GossDodge.com Late Model stable and is prepared to make several appearances on the American-Canadian Tour in 2023 staring with the ACT Spring Sizzler 75 at Stafford Speedway on April 29th.

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Luke Baldwin To Make CARS Pro Late Model Tour Debut at Hickory Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 12, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Luke Baldwin and Walker Motorsports jointly announced today that Luke Baldwin will make his CARS Tour debut in the No. 15 Pro Late Model in the CARS Pro Late Model Tour race at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 22.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Double-Header Friday & Saturday, April 14th-15th

by MikeApril 11, 2023

(Nashville, TN) The US Legend Cars International and INEX invade Music City with a full week of racing action beginning at Highland Rim Speedway and ending at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday and Saturday April 14th-15th. The International racing series will bring Legend and Bandolero drivers from around the country to compete for national points at “America’s Favorite Short Track” for the 2023 Spring Series! (more…)

Pictures From PASS Super Late Models at the Thompson Icebreaker on Sat. April 2, 2023

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2023

Here are some pictures from the PASS Super Late Models at the Thompson Icebreaker on Sat. April 2, 2023. (more…)

Central Asphalt Pens Three-Year Deal as White Mountain Tiger Triple Crown Sponsor

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — A longtime New Hampshire supporter of short track stock car racing has returned to the White Mountain Motorsports Park family of sponsors. Officials take great pride in announcing that Jefferson, New Hampshire’s Central Asphalt Paving is now the presenting sponsor for the Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series at White Mountain over the next three seasons.

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Ellington’s Ronnie Williams Claims Thrilling $10,000 Icebreaker 125 Win at Thompson

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — With the weather conditions cooperating one week later than expected, the 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway successfully opened the 2023 New England racing season with plenty of heart-pounding thrills to set up the summer to come at the Big-T. The Thompson Outlaw Open Modified Icebreaker 125 came down to a stunning green-white-checker in one of the most spectacular open wheeled races in recent memory while winners in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and the Thompson local divisions proved themselves as the class of the field.

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Icebreaker Friday Kick-Starts New England Racing Season – Full Results

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — The 49th Icebreaker Weekend at Thompson Speedway began the 2023 New England racing season in style on a frigid Friday night in northeast Connecticut. For some powerhouse teams it was a successful and steady start to the new season, for others Icebreaker Friday spelled redemption and a fresh start for the new season.

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Kulwicki Semi-Finalist Derek Gluchacki Wins Race of the Night on Icebreaker Friday

by Lou ModestinoApril 10, 2023

Thompson, CT — Five divisions started off the New England racing season in style on Friday night at Thompson Speedway but one race stood out among them all. In the opening act for the weekly Late Models at the 5/8-mile highbanked speedway in eastern Connecticut, Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) semi-finalist Derek Gluchacki walked away triumphant in the race of the night that saw unmatched competition and thrilling moves throughout the field.

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Grandview Speedway Ready For Opening Night This Saturday April 8

by MikeApril 6, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – After waiting an extra week to open the season, Grandview Speedway is ready to start the 2023 season in a big way.

A very special Opening Night program will be presented honoring the late race track owner and promoter Bruce Rogers. The event will be the 6^th annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker, featuring Big Block/Small Block Modifieds racing in a 50-lap feature with the winner pocketing $7500, and the race paying $1000 to take the green flag. (more…)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership

by MikeApril 6, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2023) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Hall of Famer in one late model race in both 2023 and 2024. This year’s race will be the CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17.

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