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Timmy Solomito Repeats In Riverhead Raceway Cecil Palm Tree 66 Wednesday

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 3, 2024

For the second consecutive season, the Cecil Palm Tree 160 was adversely affected by weather the original date forcing Riverhead Raceway management to reschedule the race run in honor of Eddie Partridge. The race was shifted to Wednesday night, the distance again modified to 66 laps, which was just fine with defending race winner Timmy Solomito of Islip who led all the way scoring his third win of 2024.

Solomito set the tone in qualifying laying down a lap of 11.750 with Mark Stewart and John Beatty Jr. clicking off identical laps of 11.815. It would be Stewart lining-up alongside Solomito as the field took the green from Partridge’s nephew Tom Gatz and daughter Alexis. Solomito, winner of the most recent event at Riverhead winning the Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 on August 17th broke right to the lead with Stewart right behind.

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Roderick and Sutton Top Winners at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeJuly 15, 2024

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway came back alive this past Saturday, July 13 for the Soundgear North/South Super Late Model Challenge 100 in addition to the track favorite Pro Lates and a great selection of quarter-mile divisions. (more…)

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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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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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…)

Riverhead Raceway Homecoming Complete For JB Fortin With NASCAR Modified Victory Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJune 4, 2024

During the off-season JB Fortin of Holtsville and family made the difficult decision to leave the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as a series regular, opening the door for a return to weekly Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series competition at Riverhead Raceway. Saturday, JB Fortin completed his racing homecoming with his 4th career victory winning the 50-lap feature event for his first victory since the 2021 Islip 300.

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Andrew Morin Wins Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial/Super Street Summer Six Pack Series Race

by Lou ModestinoJune 4, 2024

Hudson, NH (June 2, 2024)- Mother Nature provided a beautiful day for racing at the Family Fun Track! On top of the 2^nd race in the Super Street Summer Six Pack Series it was also the Mighty Mike Lewis Memorial race for the Northeast Auto Imports Super Streets! Also on tap were the NELCAR Bandoleros, NELCAR Legends, Granite State Indoor Gun Range Six Shooters, and MLM Diagnostic Services Pure Stocks. (more…)

Patrick Emerling Honors Modified Legend Jan Leaty At Darlington

by Lou ModestinoMay 8, 2024

Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling today revealed his paint scheme for the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. Nearly all entrants showcase a throwback livery for the race, and Emerling is no exception.

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ARCA Coming To Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Part Of Friday-Saturday Race Weekend

by MikeMay 6, 2024

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is preparing for one of the best ARCA Menards Series East races this season. Interest is growing in anticipation of The Music City 150, which will bring together a stout field of racers in the third of eight races planned this year. The May 11^th event will wrap up a big double-header that begins on Friday, May 10^th. (more…)

Practice Days Complete, Riverhead Raceway Set For 2024 Opening Weekend Saturday & Sunday

by Lou ModestinoApril 29, 2024

With two successful practice days in the books setting the stage for 2024 at Riverhead Raceway, promoters Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz are ready to open a new season of racing with opening weekend Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. The NASCAR Pack the Track night debuts the 2024 Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series action Saturday evening, while the May Meltdown Enduro opener is featured on Sunday afternoon.

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Many Different Winners Celebrate Victory at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeApril 22, 2024

(Nashville, TN) The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway wrapped up its second week of racing in 2024 with a two-day show on Friday and Saturday. The U.S Air Force Legend Car Spring Nationals and CP Race Wear Bandoleros ran on the quarter mile while the Super Trucks and Pro Late Models battled on the 5/8th for an action-packed weekend.

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Riverhead Raceway Outlasts Weather To Complete First 2024 Practice Day, Timmy Solomito Quickest Among Modifieds

by Lou ModestinoApril 22, 2024

Despite the efforts of mother nature to extend the off season at Riverhead Raceway another week, track officials out waited a stubborn weather front to complete the first of two practice days Saturday afternoon. Another test and tune practice will take place Saturday April 27th before a doubleheader weekend ushers in the 74th race season Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th.

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US Spring Nationals On Tap For Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway This Weekend

by MikeApril 18, 2024

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is ready to rip for the second race weekend of the 2024 season, this coming Friday and Saturday, April 19/20. Both days will feature the US Legends Spring Nationals for the US Air Force Legends and CP Race Wear Bandoleros, while the Pro Late Models and Super Trucks will also race on Saturday night. (more…)

Two Riverhead Raceway Practice Days To Showcase 2024 Season April 20th & 27th Featuring Free Grandstand Admission

by Lou ModestinoApril 13, 2024

After yet another long winter of inactivity, Riverhead Raceway will roar back to life Saturday April 20th with the first of two preseason practice days signaling the start of the 74th year of racing on the quarter mile bullring. Another “spring training” test & tune will be presented Saturday April 27th with spectators admitted to the grandstands free of charge both days. It all leads up to the 2024 opening weekend with NASCAR Pack the Track night Saturday evening May 4th and the May Meltdown Enduro lid lifter Sunday afternoon May 5th.

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Highmark-Building Efficiency Teaming With Joey Braun To Chase 2024 Riverhead Raceway INEX Legend Race Car Championship

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2024

Rich Gerbe, co-founder of Highmark-Building Efficiency announced Friday morning that Highmark would team with Joey Braun of Manorville to chase the 2024 INEX Legend Race Car championship at Riverhead Raceway. Gerbe, the 1999 Legend Race Car champion at Riverhead also disclosed the new pairing would enter the $25,000 to win Carolina Family Pool & Patio INEX Legend Race Car event in December at Southern National Motorsports Park of North Carolina.

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Foley Oil & Propane Saturday Night Special Set for Saturday, June 8th At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — One of White Mountain Motorsports Park’s (WMMP) premier division sponsors has once again stepped up in 2024. Foley Oil & Propane of Belmont, New Hampshire is not only providing headlining sponsorship for the famed Late Model division but also the Saturday, June 8 program that also includes the first of two visits for the Maine-based NELCAR Legends and Bandoleros! (more…)

Riverhead Raceway To Fire Off 74th Year Of Racing May 4th & 5th, 8th Annual Islip 300 To Pay 10K To Winner November 16th

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 8, 2024

With 2023 officially in the mirror at the conclusion of the Riverhead Raceway Awards Ceremony, track owners Connie Partridge & Tom Gatz have released an energetic and comprehensive schedule of events for the fast-approaching 2024 race season.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces January 26th Awards Celebration, John Beatty Jr. Leads 2023 Parade Of Champions

by Lou ModestinoDecember 29, 2023

Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz will culminate a successful 2023 season Friday night January 26th, 2024, when they host the 2023 Championship Awards Celebration at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow. John Beatty Jr. of Merrick, the 2023 NASCAR Modified champion of the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series will stand front & center for the annual parade of champions at the gala. Tickets for the 2023 Awards Celebration are now available by visiting the track web site.

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Racing Legend Ken Schrader To Make Two-Day Appearance At Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024

by MikeDecember 7, 2023

Oaks, PA – Ken Schrader, a legend in NASCAR Cup, USAC and short track racing will appear both days of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024 Show. The two-day show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, its home since 2010, on Friday, January 19th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (more…)