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Jon McKennedy Stands On It for $10K Monaco Modified Payday Over Big Money Matt

by Lou ModestinoOctober 14, 2024

Keith Rocco and Todd Owen tangle at the line for the Thompson Sunoco Modified win on Sunoco World Series Saturday! (Alan Ward photo)

Thompson, CT — The American-Canadian Tour got the second day of the Sunoco World Series off to a strong start with their Sunoco World Series 75. Brandon Barker and Tom Carey III lead the way to the green flag just before former Thompson Late Model champion Brian Tagg dove sideways across the frontstretch grass to call out the lone caution. The international roster of drivers kept it lean and green after that, even as several drivers fell out with mechanical issues throughout the 75-lap sprint. In the end, Tom Carey III backed up his September extra-distance win to claim his third career American-Canadian Tour win in the ‘Brookside Ride’ while former Seekonk Speedway champion Ryan Kuhn kept him honest, following just a car-length behind through the second half of the event to claim second. Polesitter Brandon Barker held on to take third over Quebec’s Jonathan Bouvrette. (more…)

Matt Hirschman Wins NAPA Fall Final Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series Feature at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoOctober 1, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway welcomed the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series to the track for the $15,000 to win NAPA Fall Final. Matt Hirschman scored a repeat victory in the race as he won the NAPA Fall Final last season and he took home the $15k winner’s check.

The NAPA Fall Final took the green flag with a stackup at the front of the pack as Mikey Flynn didn’t quite come up to speed that saw Ron Silk end his race in the turn 1 wall before a lap could be completed.

The next restart saw the same thing with polesitter Flynn not coming up to speed and he spun to bring the caution flag out before a lap could be put on the board. (more…)

Matt Hirschman Earns 9th VP Racing Fuels Race Of Champions 250 Victory This Past Sunday At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeSeptember 23, 2024

– Dustin Novoa; Nick Robinson and Andy Jankowiak Close Out Final Day of Race of Champions Weekend with Victories –

North East, Pa. – (September 23, 2024) – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, has a “magic touch” when it comes to the VP Racing Fuels Race of Champions 250. For the 9^th time he etched his name into the record books with a great performance in the 74^th annual Race of Champions 250 this past Sunday.

Hirschman started 2^nd and fended off several challengers to race his way to victory including a late race pitstop for a fresh left rear tire and his crew got him out first.

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Matt Hirschman Scores Big Win At Evans Mills Raceway Park In Race Of Champions Modified Series Competition

by MikeJuly 16, 2024

Evans Mills, NY – (July 15, 2024) – The Race of Champions Modified Series returned to Evans Mills (NY) Raceway Park this past Saturday night and when the checkered flag fell Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., stood in victory lane for 59^th time in his career.

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Matt Hirschman Kicks Off Race Of Champions Modified Series Season With Victory In “Spring Meltdown” At Mahoning Valley Speedway

by MikeApril 22, 2024

Lehighton, PA – (April 22, 2024) – The Race of Champions Modified Series opened it’s 2024 campaign this past Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, PA, with the running of the “Spring Meltdown” 75. Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, took the lead with just two laps remaining in the race and went on to earn the 58^th victory of his career in the Series 299^th race.

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Matt Galko Returning Home For NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoApril 11, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Over the years at Stafford Motor Speedway, Matt Galko has proved to be a race-winning driver. Galko scored back to back SK Light championships in his first 2 seasons of competition at Stafford in 2010 and 2011, winning 8 races between those championship seasons. Galko added two more wins in the SK Modified® division from 2012-2019 before going Open Modified racing in 2020.

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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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Matt Hirschman Wins Wreck-Filled Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway

by Lou ModestinoNovember 27, 2023

The 50th running of the Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway in Wall, New Jersey was plagued by a number of caution flags throughout the event, but in the end it was pole-sitter ‘Big Money’ Matt Hirschman scoring his eight victory in the prestigious event at the 0.333-mile speedway. Saturday night’s win was Hirschman’s fifth win in the last six Turkey Derby events and secured him a $15,000 payday. (more…)

Matt Hirschman Conquers Riverhead Raceway With Convincing Islip 300 Victory

by Lou ModestinoNovember 13, 2023

Arguably the most successful Modified drivers to ever strap in, Matt Hirschman heard the whispers, whispers that morphed to louder social media conversation. Why doesn’t Matt come to Riverhead, is he worried he can’t win there?

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Matt Hirschman & Lou Strohl Head To Islip 300 Riding Momentum Of Big Weekend Modified Victories

by Lou ModestinoNovember 8, 2023

It was a successful racing weekend for two veteran drivers out of Pennsylvania, “Money” Matt Hirschman scored his ninth career win in the John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout at Caraway, NC Speedway, while Lou Strohl was victorious in the Tom Wanick Jr. Memorial King of the Green event at Evergreen, Pa. Raceway. Both drivers hope to ride a wave of momentum into the 7th annual Islip 300 this Saturday November 11th at Riverhead Raceway.

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John Beatty Jr., Matt Hirschman, JB Fortin, Timmy Solomito Among Early Islip 300 Entires At Riverhead Raceway

by Lou ModestinoNovember 1, 2023

Early registration for the November 11th Islip 300 has begun and a quartet of drivers are among those who have registered for the $7,000 to win Tour Type Modified event. Fresh off his NASCAR Modified Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship John Beatty Jr. of Merrick, red hot Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. and 2021 300 winner JB Fortin of Holtsville are among the entrants.

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Matt Hirschman Wins NAPA Fall Final Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series Feature at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoOctober 30, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway welcomed the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series to the track for the $15,000 to win NAPA Fall Final. Matt Hirschman took down the $15k winner’s check after charging into the lead after a mid-race pit stop. (more…)

Jeremy Lavoie and Matt Clement Set to Square Off For Limited Late Model Track Title in NAPA Championship Night at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 29, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the Limited Late Model cars take to the track at Stafford Speedway this Friday, Sept. 29^th for NAPA Championship Night, Jeremy Lavoie and Matt Clement will be racing not only for the win, but the championship as well. Lavoie and the #6 Rosati’s team will be looking to make Stafford history as the first team to win 3 championships in the Limited Late Model division while Clement and the #59 Utility Service New England team will be in search of their first championship.

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Matt Beers Scores First Career Pro Stock Win at Wiscasset Speedway

by Lou ModestinoAugust 30, 2023

The last weekend in August is traditionally known as the biggest race weekend for Pro Stock Racing in New England. Wiscasset Speedway was no exception from this rule this past weekend as they hosted a full Group 1 race program, highlighted by a 50-lap race for the Norm’s Used Cars Pro Stocks.

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Matt Beers Scores First Career Pro Stock Win at Wiscasset Speedway

by Lou ModestinoAugust 29, 2023

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Matt Tifft: From Setback to Improbable Comeback

by MikeAugust 23, 2023

In a resurgence that resonates both with the thrills of racing and the spirit of resilience, former NASCAR Cup Series standout, Matt Tifft, showcased an incredible amount of determination, returning to racing at Marshfield Speedway and Golden Sands Speedway this past weekend in the #36 4PL Solutions LLC Chevrolet. (more…)

Mini Late Model Matt Clay Memorial Moved to Big R&R Race Parts Street Stock Open

by Lou ModestinoAugust 16, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — In what has been the most unconventional race season since the COVID-19 breakout, rain has been catastrophic to the racing community in 2023 and White Mountain Motorsports Park is far from unscathed. The Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models have also felt this summer’s rainy bite, having had their double point Midseason Championship moved twice already and hoping that the third time’s the charm. (more…)

Matt Swanson Wins Second Consecutive Nor-Easter 75 At Wiscasset Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 11, 2023

Cloudy skies and a thick fog crept over Coastal Maine on Saturday night, but this didn’t stop Wiscasset Speedway from hosting their weekly Group #2 racing program. The night’s events included the Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis, T&L Automotive Modifieds, Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and the visiting Milton CAT Modified Racing Series.

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Teams Come Together for Matt Clay Memorial on Midseason Championships At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJuly 4, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — Following the unexpected loss of longtime team member and White Mountain supporter Matt Clay in June, the Cody LeBlanc and Quinny Welch racing teams got together to add a $1,000 bonus to the Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Model purse as part of Midseason Championships this Saturday, July 8th. (more…)

Matt Hirschman Dominates At Seekonk, Becomes Whelen Modified Tour’s First Multi-Race Winner Of 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

SEEKONK, Mass. — Matt Hirschman sports his “Big Money” nickname in part because of the success he’s experienced racing Modifieds at Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway. Yet entering the 2023 Seekonk 150, the 40-year-old had never won a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race in five such starts at the third-mile bullring. (more…)