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Our Motorsports Replaces Kris Wright With Kaz Grala

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Just past the halfway point of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, a full-time driver for Our Motorsports has lost his ride and been replaced, less than two weeks after failing to qualify for the street race in Chicago, Illinois.

Kris Wright landed his first Xfinity Series ride since wrapping up the 2022 season with Brandonbilt Motorsports, as he was named the full-time driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Our Motorsports for the 2025 season. However, limited success through the season’s first 19 race weekends has led to him being replaced.

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Jason Corliss Dominates to All-Time Tying Fourth Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Barre, VT – Another Thursday in Barre meant yet another race day at Thunder Road Speedbowl affected by the rains of Mother Nature. Just ten minutes prior to the special 6:30pm Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Post Time, rains swept in for a half-hour spell with successful track drying getting Thursday’s program underway by 7:30pm.

The poor weather necessitated a change in schedule with the Maplefields/Irving Oil Late Models getting feature racing off and running with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150. A Plus/Minus handicap draw event as part of the Squier Cup presented by Milton CAT, the Governor’s Cup saw four-time winner Jason Corliss earn an incredible +7 in Heat #1 with former Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour champion Jimmy Hebert to his outside at the start.

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GSPSS Returns To “Mad Dog” For Keen Parts 100 Saturday

by Jeff BrownJuly 18, 2025

WALPOLE, N.H. – The “Dog Days of Summer” are in full swing, and the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) takes it to heart this Saturday evening at Monadnock Speedway.

For the first time since 2022, the GSPSS will grace the Winchester, N.H. speedway for the Keen Parts 100, the preamble to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Duel At The Dog 200.

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Hemmings Experience at Historic Festival 43 Returns to Lime Rock Park

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Two days of premium access, infield car corral parking, exclusive perks and up to 40 percent savings from Hemmings.com return Labor Day weekend

LAKEVILLE, CT (16 July 2025)- After a successful debut in 2024, the Hemmings Experience returns to Lime Rock Park for Historic Festival 43 with its signature mix of private hospitality and premium automotive access. With expanded ticket packages for 2025, the experience will be available on both race days, Saturday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 1, as part of the track’s annual Labor Day weekend celebration.

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Get Pumped: CRAFTSMAN Trucks at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 20 features all three series on track. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour kicks things off with qualifying immediately followed by the Mohegan Sun 100. Next up, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series battles it out in the Round of 10 cutoff race, the Team EJP 175. Finally, the NASCAR Cup Series takes the stage for practice and qualifying to set the stage for Sunday’s Round of 12 kickoff race.

Doubleheader Saturday: one ticket … two thrilling races … high-octane action from three series, and don’t forget – kids 12 and under are FREE!

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Peter Bennett Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters SK Light King of the Crate Feature at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its SK Light Modified division for an extra distance 40-lap King of the Crate feature event as part of the GAF Roofing Modified Masters program on Wednesday, July 16th. Peter Bennett was the big winner of the night, capturing the King of the Crate title for his very first career feature victory at Stafford Speedway.

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Jake Johnson Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters At Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series came to Stafford Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 16th for the 80-lap GAF Roofing Modified Masters feature event. Jake Johnson took control of the race just past the halfway point of the race and he led the final 40 laps of the race to the checkered flag to win the GAF Roofing Modified Masters.

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Midseason Championships Give the Crossed Flags on 2025 at White Mountain this Saturday

by Lou ModestinoJuly 17, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — The gates reopen at White Mountain Motorsports Park this Saturday night for one of the most important events of the summer schedule. Midseason Championships on Saturday, July 19 marks the halfway point in the season with double points on the lines for all divisions!

Quinny Welch is back where he feels most comfortable, atop the 1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Model standings. What Welch really wants though, is a win and what better way to get his first of the year than to stand tall as the Midseason Champion?! In fact, the top three in Late Model standings all remain winless this season, using consistency to make their way to the top.

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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Powers Back for International Challenge at Montmagny

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is back in action North of the Border this Saturday, July 19 at Autodrome Montmagny just outside of Quebec City for the $10,000-to-win CAN-AM 200! The classic international battle between the US invaders and the Canadian home guard will once again settle the score in front of a packed house this Saturday under the lights!

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Cars and Coffee Darien (CT) – Who Won What At Sunday’s Show

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

More than just a “cars and coffee” event, Cars and Coffee Darien blends the casual atmosphere of a Sunday morning cars and coffee with a car show – except that there is no cutoff year, and there are no rules about what you can bring: cars, trucks, Jeeps, and motorcycles of any year are all welcome.

Cars and Coffee Darien is the only event of its type anywhere in the world with a direct connection to the Cannonball races of the 1970s. Known for being a family-friendly event, it is quite common to see multi-generational families, and young parents with strollers walking about. We’re also pet-friendly, and we encourage you to bring your [leashed] 4-legged children.

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