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Richie Davidowitz Bests Riverhead Raceway Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified, Ed Cheslak Scores First Career Late Model Win Saturday

by Bob FinanAugust 11, 2025

There were fireworks in the air and at times on the track at Riverhead Raceway Saturday during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program. When the dust settled Richie Davidowitz of East Moriches had earned his third career Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modified victory, while a popular first career win unfolded in the 25-lap Late Model event where Ed Cheslak of Rocky Point finally grabbed the brass ring.

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Schedule Set For Asphalt Racing’s Great Celebration At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeAugust 11, 2025

“The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” – The Race of Champions – Returns September 12–14 To Lake Erie
Race of Champions “Family of Series” and WNY Mighty TQ Midgets Join the Weekend Lineup

North East, Pa. – (August 8, 2025) – The final countdown is on for “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania. Fans and teams alike are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the history of short track racing, Friday through Sunday, September 12–14, 2025.

The centerpiece of the weekend will be the Race of Champions Modified Series 250, taking place on Saturday, September 13, a 250-lap battle paying $15,000-to-win.

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36th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Headlines Race Of Champions Modified Series At Lancaster Motorplex Saturday, August 16

by MikeAugust 11, 2025

Lancaster, N.Y. – (August 8, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make its second and final visit of the season to Lancaster Motorplex next Saturday, August 16, for one of the sport’s most meaningful traditions — the 36th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak.

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“Free Apple Friday” Headlines Harvest Fest At Spencer Speedway On Friday, August 15, 2025 — Also Scout Night!

by MikeAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Williamson, N.Y. – (August 7, 2025) – Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y. continues its packed month of August with “Free Apple Friday” as part of Harvest Fest on Friday, August 15. In collaboration with the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival and local farmers, fans will receive free apples at the gate as part of the seasonal celebration.

Monster Energy will also be on hand with a display and product giveaways for attendees, and has confirmed they’ll return for more fun on Friday, August 29.

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Patrick Emerling Runs it Back in the Big Red Machine Tribute to take 750th NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Checkers in front of Packed Thompson Speedway Grandstands

by Lou ModestinoAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Patrick Emerling wins NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway — Patrick Emerling celebrating his Thompson 150 win on Wednesday night with crew and the legendary Geoff Bodine, original driver of the famed Big Red Machine #1 back in the 1970s. (Jim DuPont photo)

Thompson, CT — An incredible flood of fans entered Thompson Speedway on Wednesday night for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s annual midweek Thompson 150 with plenty of magic in the air. Along with a much anticipated visit from Geoff Bodine and the original Big Red Machine #1 from his stellar 1978 campaign, the NASCAR touring teams battled in the Tour’s 750th event back where it all began in 1985.

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$10,000 To Win Forrest Rogers Memorial NASCAR Modified Championship This Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeAugust 7, 2025

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY PRESENTS THE FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL RACE THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
55th ANNUAL EVENT HONORS TRACK FOUNDER AND CELEBRATES TRACK’S 63rd ANNIVERSARY SEASON
NASCAR MODIFIED WINNER TO POCKET $10,000 FOR THE 50-LAP VICTORY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The Forrest Rogers Memorial, Grandview Speedway’s midsummer Modified classic which honors and remembers the founder and builder of the Speedway, is all set for this Saturday night at the one-third-of-a-mile high banked speedway.

Since 1971, Grandview Speedway management has been paying tribute to Forrest Rogers, the man who had the dream of building his own racetrack, then with the help of his son Bruce and the rest of the family, made the dream come true in building, owning and operating Grandview Speedway!

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NASCAR Cup Series Star Ryan Preece To Sign Autographs And Serve As Honorary Starter At “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

Chemung, N.Y. – (August 6, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most cherished traditions this Saturday, August 9, with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome — and this year’s event just got a major boost. NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Preece, of Berlin, Conn., driver of the RKF Racing No. 60, will join the night’s festivities to sign autographs and serve as honorary starter for the 75-lap Modified Series feature. Preece, one of the sport’s most popular and respected drivers, has been on a hot streak and recently appeared on the Dale Jr. Download with Dale Earnhardt Jr., generating national buzz.

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Ortner’s Overhead Door To Present Kids RoC Club Activities

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

Ortner’s Overhead Door Joins Race of Champions “Family of Partners”

KENMORE, N.Y. – (August 1, 2025) – Ortner’s Overhead Door, based in Kenmore, N.Y., has officially joined the Race of Champions “Family of Partners” as the presenting sponsor of the Kids RoC Club — a growing initiative that brings interactive and fun activities to children and families at Race of Champions events throughout the season.

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Justin Bonsignore Looks To Add To Historic Thompson Speedway Resume

by Kyle SouzaAugust 6, 2025

Justin Bonsignore Thompson Speedway — PHOTO: Rob Branning/Souza Media

With the second half of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season underway, the first of two remaining trips to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in 2025 is set for Wednesday night.

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After 749, The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Comes Home for 750 with Thompson 150

by Lou ModestinoAugust 5, 2025

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — The Thompson Speedway oval is back in action this Wednesday, August 6 with a big-time showdown on the line for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Amidst their 40th anniversary season celebrations, this Wednesday’s 150 lapper also serves as the 750th event in the open-wheeled Tour’s history after first debuting on the Thompson highbanks back in 1985.

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