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ACT Title Chaser Gluchacki Named Kulwicki Driver Development Program Finalist

by Lou ModestinoMarch 20, 2024

Barre, VT — It was announced this morning in Charlotte, North Carolina that American-Canadian Tour standout Derek Gluchacki has made the coveted list of finalists for the highly acclaimed Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP). The program has partnered with racers from across North America the past eight seasons to offer a stipend of sponsorship money as well as working with these racers to provide assistance with publicity, marketing, sponsorship development and industry networking throughout the season.

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Maybury Material Handling Returns to Stafford Speedway Contingency Program for 9th Consecutive Season

by Lou ModestinoMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)— For the 9th consecutive season, Maybury Material Handling of East Longmeadow, MA, will be a first place contingency program partner at Stafford Motor Speedway. Maybury will present a weekly bonus of $150 to each SK Modified® winner and a $150 bonus to each SK Light feature winner.

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Motorsports Television Listings for March 19 – 24, 2024

by Lou ModestinoMarch 19, 2024

Listings are from RacingTVSchedule’s website… (more…)

Kenley Dean Extravaganza – The Ken Squier Celebration of Life

by Lou ModestinoMarch 14, 2024

Barre, VT — Following a meeting between Thunder Road officials, Vermont state government officials and representatives of the Squier family, all parties have announced today that the Kenley Dean Extravaganza – A Celebration of Life, for the One-and-Only, Ken Squier is in full planning stages and scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont. The Kenley Dean Extravaganza will begin at 12:00-noon on Saturday, May 4 with the annual Thunder Road car show set to start the day beginning at 9:00am. (more…)

Série ACT Quebec Geared for Growth in 2024

by Lou ModestinoMarch 13, 2024

Barre, VT & Quebec City, QC — After a popular return to competition in 2023, co-promoters André Poulin and Howard Romanado are gearing up for an exciting year two with the rekindled Série ACT Quebec. Expanded to twelve events in 2024, Série ACT Quebec will also host two combination events with the US-based American-Canadian Tour for an exciting clash between the international stars! (more…)

Matt Clement Leading Family Charge Into 2024 Limited Late Model Season at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoMarch 13, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Since notching his first career win back in 2019, Matt Clement has twice come very close to winning a championship in Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model division. Both seasons saw Clement finish behind Jeremy Lavoie with the margin 20 points this past season and only 4 points in 2019. Clement is ready to once again be a championship contender in 2024 with his #59 Utility Service New England team.

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Race Of Champions Late Model Series Schedule Set For 2024 For With 5 Dates At Three Race Tracks In The Region

by MikeMarch 12, 2024

Elma, N.Y. – (March 11, 2024) – Race of Champions Series, Speedway management and Race of Champions Late Model Series team principles met recently and agreed to work out a five (5) race schedule for the 2024 season.

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White Mountain’s Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers Look for Continued Growth in 2024

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have been excitedly receiving a growing amount of Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tiger license applications at the American-Canadian Tour offices in Barre, Vermont. A strong contingent of both new and continued supporters look to continue the recent growth of the iconic division at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track in 2024. (more…)

Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Bolsters Return of July’s Firecracker 100

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials have welcomed a new partner for the 2024 season as Calmont Beverages of Barre and Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails have thrown their support behind the return of the Firecracker 100 on Sunday, July 7. What is set to be a stellar end to the all-new Late Model Triple Crown, the Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Firecracker 100 is sure to kick off the month of July with plenty of bangs! (more…)

Massachusetts Makes it a Two State Race in ACT Rookie of the Year Battle

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour received two new additions to the 2024 roster on Monday with two Bay Staters looking to tackle the ACT Rookie of the Year title fight this season. Westfield’s Jeremy Sorel and Orange’s Cole Littlewood are both looking to bring the 2024 rookie honors home to Massachusetts this season but they’ll have to go through a powerful pair of Green Mountain Boys in Kasey Beattie and Kaiden Fisher to accomplish the feat! (more…)