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First Of Two Free To The Public Practice Days Set For Riverhead Raceway Saturday April 23rd

by Lou ModestinoApril 18, 2022

Following a decades old Long Island racing tradition, Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz are hosting two free to the public practice days at the famed quarter mile with the first session scheduled for this Saturday April 23rd. A second practice day is also set for Sautrday April 30th. Spectators can enter the track via the entrance located behind turn three free of charge to get a sneak preview of the 72nd season of racing at Riverhead that starts Saturday night May 7th. (more…)

Racing Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2022

by Lou ModestinoApril 18, 2022

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Racing will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway this year.

Called a Racetrack Revival, the effort to bring back racing to North Wilkesboro, will begin with racing in August on the pavement and then on dirt in October before the track is repaved in 2023, Speedway Motorsports announced Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. (more…)

Goodale & Catalano Bring Early Season WMT Championship Tussle To Riverhead Raceway

by Lou ModestinoApril 16, 2022

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour resumes action at a familiar venue resuming after a five week hiatus returning to action for the Miller Lite 200 Saturday night May 14th at Riverhead Raceway. Two Empire state drivers that live at opposite ends of the state, Eric Goodale of Riverhead and Tommy Catalano of Ontario, NY will come to the Miller Lite 200 tied for the early season WMT championship lead. (more…)

Motorcycle Week at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 16, 2022

Saturday, June 11 – Sunday, June 19, 2022

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 11-19, with on- and off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The Laconia Short Track and inaugural Musket Dirt Shootout, both at The Flat Track, will bookend the week-long motorcycle celebration that also features racing, highlighted by the 99th Annual Loudon Classic, on NHMS’s 1.6-mile full road course, vendors, demo rides, camping and more.

News from the Loring Timing Assn. in Northern Maine

by Lou ModestinoApril 16, 2022

Hello Racers! Sorry for the delay in announcing the 2022 dates but here they are (these are racing days):

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Jimmy Blewett Has High Hopes for Double Duty Effort in Stafford’s NAPA Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoApril 16, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The pride of Howell, NJ, “Showtime” Jimmy Blewett is set for a big weekend of racing at the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler April 23rd and 24th. Blewett has not only entered the 50^th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® but will also get behind the wheel of a Keith Rocco owned SK Modified® and battle with Stafford’s best in the 40-lap SK Modified feature. (more…)

Steve Letarte Believes William Byron Was Promoted Too Early

by Lou ModestinoApril 16, 2022

William Byron has been in the NASCAR scene since 2015. Still, it seems that his career has been pretty much fast-tracked. He debuted in the Truck Series in 2015, with a full-time debut in 2016. A year later, he had his full-time Xfinity Series debut, grabbing four wins and the title. Then in 2018, he moved up once again, this time to the Cup Series, and has been racing there ever since. Interestingly, according to former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte from Cornish, ME, the 24-year-old may have moved too early.

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Inaugural Granite State Derby at Lee USA Speedway To Showcase Variety of Race Cars, Headlined by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2022

When the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Lee USA Speedway for the first time in over two decades next month, race fans are going to be in one for quite the treat in the inaugural Granite State Derby, promoted by JDV Productions.

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F1 Monaco Grand Prix Official Denies Race Is on the Chopping Block

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2022

Any speculation that Monaco’s Formula 1 future is at risk is rubbish, according to the president of the race’s organizing committee. (more…)

Joey Logano Isn’t “Crazy About” NASCAR Racing On Easter

by Lou ModestinoApril 15, 2022

Heading into this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Joey Logano is looking forward to defending his 2021 victory but his comments weren’t so upbeat when asked about racing on Easter Sunday.

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