SEEKONK, Mass. — If you would have asked Brian Robie six years ago to give you a resume with his racing experience as a driver, it would have been flat empty. Fast-forward those six years and Robie has one of the most impressive driving resumes of any asphalt Modified competitor in New England. (more…)
Matt Hirschman
Matt Hirschman Takes SMART Modified Tour Opener At Caraway
Modified veteran Matt Hirschman made a rare trip down South on Sunday afternoon for an early-season test against the seasoned veterans of the SMART Modified Tour at Caraway Speedway.
The day proved to be flawless for Hirschman, who posted the fastest lap in qualifying, led the most laps and passed Burt Myers for the win coming to the checkered flag after giving up the lead for fresh tires with 30 laps remaining. (more…)
Sam Rameau Looks To Take Tri Track Title
SEEKONK, Mass. — Sitting behind the wheel, or behind the desk, Sammy Rameau seems to get the job done successfully. The 18-year-old, Westminster, Massachusetts, native is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with a double-minor in Environmental and Business Management. When he’s not at school, he competes at speeds over 100 mph in his Tour-Type Modified, a 600-horsepower, ground-pounding machine, racing inches apart from his competitors. (more…)
New Smyrna Speedway World Series ’21 Wrap-Up
The World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing came to a close Saturday, bringing a conclusion to the latest edition of the Florida Speedweeks tradition. We now look back on this year’s World Series with this installment of “By the Numbers.” (more…)
New Smyrna World Series Night #8 – Unofficial Results
You’ll find unofficial results from Night #8 (Friday) of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway (FL) after the jump… (more…)
Last-Lap Pass Puts Hirschman in New Smyrna Victory Lane
Matt Hirschman was a model of consistency during the first three nights of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. But the driver known as “Big Money” didn’t earn his nickname by finishing second and third.
On Thursday night, Hirschman used an exciting last-lap pass on Jon McKennedy to break through and score his first victory of the week at New Smyrna Speedway. (more…)
New Smyrna World Series Night #7 – Unofficial Results
After the jump, you’ll find unofficial results from Night #7 (Thursday) of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway (FL) … (more…)
New Smyrna World Series Night #6 – Unofficial Results
After the jump, you’ll find unofficial results from Night #6 (Wednesday) of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway (FL)…
Tour-type Modified John Blewett III Memorial (76 Laps)
| Pos | # | Driver | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Ryan Preece | 37 |
| 2 | 60 | Matt Hirschman | 11 |
| 3 | 07 | Patrick Emerling | 1 |
| 4 | 7NY | Jon McKennedy | 5 |
| 5 | 16 | Ron Silk | 8 |
| 6 | 59 | Matthew Galko | 34 |
| 7 | 2H | Chuck Hossfeld | 13 |
| 8 | 20 | Eddie McCarthy | 19 |
| 9 | 14 | Bobby Measmer, Jr. | 18 |
| 10 | 36 | David Sapienza | 15 |
| 11 | 56 | Amy Catalano | 20 |
| 12 | 58 | Eric Goodale | 4 |
| 13 | 2 | JR Bertuccio | 14 |
| 14 | 46 | Craig Lutz | 12 |
| 15 | 28 | Buddy Charette | 21 |
| 16 | 8 | Chris Finocchario | 28 |
| 17 | 32 | Tyler Rypkema | 3 |
| 18 | 179 | Stephen Kopcik | 7 |
| 19 | 79 | Chris Jensen | 31 |
| 20 | 4 | Burt Myers | 17 |
| 21 | 92 | Anthony Nocella | 2 |
| 22 | 50 | Ronnie Williams | 6 |
| 23 | 55 | Jeremy Gerstner | 16 |
| 24 | 17TC | Tommy Catalano | 10 |
| 25 | 51 | Jimmy Blewett | 36 |
| 26 | 17K | Danny Knoll, Jr. | 26 |
| 27 | 48 | Marcello Rufrano | 9 |
| 28 | 9 | Tom Martino, Jr. | 23 |
| 29 | 99 | Tyler Truex | 24 |
| 30 | 1 | Bobby Jones | 30 |
| 31 | 1NY | Chris Ridsdale | 27 |
| 32 | 73J | Jonathan Laureigh | 33 |
| 33 | 73 | Paul Hartwig, Jr. | 32 |
| 34 | 0 | Randall Richard | 25 |
| 35 | 21 | Jim Gavek | 29 |
| 36 | 25 | Brian Robie | 22 |
| 37 | 73M | Ron Mullen | 35 |
Super Late Models (35 Laps)
| Pos | # | Driver | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | Dan Fredrickson | 3 |
| 2 | 28 | Connor Mosack | 10 |
| 3 | 21L | Jesse Love | 6 |
| 4 | 12 | Derek Griffith | 2 |
| 5 | 43 | Daniel Dye | 4 |
| 6 | 51N | Stephen Nasse | 13 |
| 7 | 81 | Jett Noland | 5 |
| 8 | 72 | Jacob Goede | 1 |
| 9 | 26 | Bubba Pollard | 11 |
| 10 | 74 | Ryan Moore | 7 |
| 11 | 9 | Brad May | 9 |
| 12 | 44 | Justin Mondeik | 14 |
| 13 | 92 | RJ Braun | 19 |
| 14 | 35 | Jake Garcia | 12 |
| 15 | 26K | Kody Swanson | 16 |
| 16 | 47 | Kelly Moore | 18 |
| 17 | 57 | Kris Wright | 21 |
| 18 | 9T | Patrick Thomas | 23 |
| 19 | 22 | Sammy Smith | 8 |
| 20 | 51 | Jake Finch | 17 |
| 21 | 56 | Gus Dean | 15 |
| 22 | 112 | Steve Weaver | 24 |
| 23 | 69 | Michael Hinde | 20 |
| 24 | 4 | Travis Wilson | 25 |
Pro Late Models (35 Laps)
| Pos | # | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | Nick Panitzke |
| 2 | 81 | Jett Noland |
| 3 | 22 | Brandon Oakley |
| 4 | 26S | Kody Swanson |
| 5 | 51N | Stephen Nasse |
| 6 | 15 | Jean-Phillipe Bergeron |
| 7 | 149 | Max Calles-McDonald |
| 8 | 5 | Jeremy Miller |
| 9 | 29 | Hunter Wright |
| 10 | 76 | Jerick Johnson |
| 11 | 53 | Zachary Tinkle |
| 12 | 5A | Jerry Artuso |
| 13 | 14 | Conner Jones |
| 14 | 77 | Andrew Scheid |
| 15 | 41 | Hayden Sprague |
| 16 | 8 | Chad Butz |
| 17 | 77H | Colt Hensley |
| 18 | 9 | Braison Bennett |
| 19 | 21 | Tommy Neal |
| 20 | 17F | Kevin Folan |
| 21 | 11 | David Weaver |
| 22 | 88 | Paige Rogers |
| 23 | 3 | Will Cox |
| 24 | 12D | Justin Drawdy |
| 25 | 12 | Chase Williams |
Florida Modifieds (35 Laps)
| Pos | # | Driver | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | Ricky Moxley | 1 |
| 2 | 4 | Alan Bruns | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | Scott Lamp | 2 |
| 4 | 26 | Bill Burba | 4 |
| 5 | 15 | Tim Moore | 5 |
| 6 | 66 | Jerry Symons | 3 |
| 7 | 70 | Jeremy Gerstner | 7 |
| 8 | 17 | John White | 9 |
| 9 | 56 | Zach Harris | 8 |
| 10 | 16 | David LeBeau |
Courtesy of Speed51
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Ryan Preece Drives From Daytona to New Smyrna & Wins Blewett Memorial!
Shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night, NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece locked himself into Sunday’s 63rd Annual Daytona 500. Three hours later, after making the quick drive from Daytona International Speedway to New Smyrna Speedway, Preece stood in victory lane celebrating his second career win in the John Blewett III Memorial for Tour-type Modifieds. (more…)
Track Talk – Jon McKennedy Pushing for Tri-Track Open Modified Series Title in 2021
SEEKONK, Mass. — Veteran Modified racer Jon McKennedy is planning to make a push for the Tri Track Open Modified Series championship in 2021. The former series champion (2014) took a few years away from full-time competition, but seems to have found the right combination to make a comeback and chase his second title. (more…)
