Tag: modifieds

Max McLaughlin Enters the 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The field for the 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® set for April 29-30 continues to grow and the latest entry is the Mike Curb owned #77 Curb Records / Mohawk Northeast modified, prepared by Gary Putnam with Max McLaughlin as the driver.  McLaughlin has made two previous starts at Stafford, both behind the wheel of the Curb/Putnam #77 car and he is looking forward to returning to the Connecticut half-mile.

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Pro-4 Modifieds Return to White Mountain Joining July Mini Stock Combo Event

Lou Modestino

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) officials announced today that the New England Pro-4 Modifieds will be returning to New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track in 2023. The slightly scaled down open-wheeled speedsters will join the July 22nd racing program that will also include the $1,000 to win combination showdown between the local Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models and the touring Mighty Mini Stock Series drivers.

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Troy Talman Set to Pursue First SK Modified® Victory at Stafford With Casella Waste Systems as Primary Sponsor

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After recording a career best four podium finishes, including three 2nd place finishes in 2022, Troy Talman is set to pursue his first career SK Modified® victory at Stafford Speedway with new primary sponsor Casella Waste Systems on his family owned #3 car.  One of Talman’s second place efforts came during the Sept. 23 Casella Employee Night and his performance opened the door for Casella Waste and Mark DiMaruo, Sr. to step up to a full-time sponsorship role for the 2023 season.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Gears Up For 2023 Season Opener

Mike

(Nashville, TN) “America’s Favorite Short Track” is set for a historic 2023 season celebrating 119 years of auto racing on Saturday, April 1st. 7 local divisions will be on display, featuring Pro Late Models, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pest Doctor Front Runners, United States Air Force (USAF) Legends, and Bandoleros.

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McKinney Construction Returns to Stafford Contingency Program for 2023

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has announced that hometown company McKinney Construction will return to the track’s contingency program for the 2023 season.  McKinney Construction will provide a weekly $150 bonus to the 2nd place finisher of each SK Modified® feature as well as a $150 bonus to each SK Light 2nd place finisher.  The bonuses boost the 2nd place weekly payouts to $1,275 for the SK Modifieds® and $400 for the SK Lights.

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Jimmy Blewett Returning to Full-Time SK Modified Competition with #85 Petty Cash Motorsports Team

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Showtime is back.  Petty Cash Motorsports has announced Jimmy Blewett as their full-time driver for the 2023 SK Modified® season.  Blewett will assume driving responsibilities of the 85 SK Modified®, driven by Bryan Narducci for the 2023 season.

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Erie Pennsylvania Is Great Place To Visit And See “The Greatest Tradition” In Modified Racing Take Place At Lake Erie Speedway

Mike

North East, Pa. – (March 20, 2023) – In addition to Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa, hosting the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250, visitors also have a wonderful opportunity to visit Erie, Pennsylvania’s beautiful community. Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes, Erie has plenty to offer for visitors from around the country.

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Grandview Speedway Ready For Practice This Saturday, March 25, Opener April 1

Mike

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The 61st anniversary season of professional auto racing at Grandview Speedway, will officially begin on Saturday, April 1 with the running of the VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker. However, before that occurs, Saturday, March 25 will be the traditional free-to-the-public practice session open to all racing divisions. Drivers will have the opportunity to test their reworked or brand-new equipment for the new season before competition officially begins next week.

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Mohegan Sun Named Entitlement Partner for NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at NHMS

Lou Modestino

LOUDON, N.H. – Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s most amazing integrated entertainment destinations, has expanded its partnership with New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) by adding its name to the biggest NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) race of the year. The Mohegan Sun 100 will take place at 6 p.m. on Doubleheader Saturday, July 15 as part of New England’s only NASCAR weekend.

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Pit Party Returning to NAPA Spring Sizzler Weekend at Stafford Speedway

Lou Modestino

(Stafford Springs, CT)— Stafford Speedway officials have released the weekend schedule for the 2023 NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® and have included a return of the NAPA Auto Parts Pit Party. A fan favorite over the years, the NAPA Pit Party is a chance for race fans to meet drivers and get up close to the race cars prior to the afternoon’s events.

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