(Stafford Springs, CT)—After running a partial 5-race SK Modified® schedule in 2020 in order to maintain his rookie driver status, Noah Korner made the full-time move into the division for the 2021 season. The driver of the #31 Midstate Site Development Chevrolet drove to 5 top-5 and 8 top-10 finishes with a season best finish of second on August 20th and October 1st to finish the season 10th in the SK Modified® standings and claim NAPA Auto Parts SK Modified® Rookie of the Year honors.
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Tyler Barry Races to R.A.D. Auto Machine Rookie of the Year Honors at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—The 2021 season at Stafford Speedway saw 15-year-old Tyler Barry make the move from Legend Cars to the SK Light Modified division. The 4th generation driver with a name familiar to many modified fans had an up and down year but he ended his rookie season on the highest of notes by taking his #18 Clearcom I.T. Solutions / Pro Systems Integration Chevrolet to NAPA Victory Lane. For the season, Barry posted 1 win, 4 top-5, and 10 top-10 finishes to carry him to R.A.D. Auto Machine SK Light Rookie of the Year honors.
How Ryan Preece and Chris Gabehart Teamed Up for the Snowball Derby
Ryan Preece spent the past several years watching the Snowball Derby from home and wondered why he wasn’t there too.
So, he decided to do something about it.
Simultaneously, NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and 2007 CRA Super Series champion driver Chris Gabehart had also been fighting the itch to get back into the Super Late Model game in some capacity. So, he decided to do something about that too. (more…)
249 Cars in 7 Classes Ready for This Week’s Snowball Racing
Another big crowd of fans and competitors will squeeze into 5 Flags Speedway this weekend (December 3-5) for Snowball Derby racing… (entry lists for all the different classes): (more…)
Whitcomb 5 Series To Debut at Historic New Hampshire Short Tracks in 2022
GW Promotional Group announced on Tuesday that the team has prepared five events for the 2022 season as part of the Whitcomb 5 Series. The series will cover five historic New Hampshire short-tracks, showcasing the local stars of the Modified division as part of the NHSTRA Modified class.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway 2022 Schedule Full of Highlights
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway is already prepared for the 2022 dirt track racing season to start. The historic Vermont track has announced the event lineup for its 56th season, which will once again run primarily on Saturday nights, from May 7 to September 24. In addition to the schedule, Devil’s Bowl promoter Mike Bruno officially announced the creation of a new “Rookie Sportsman” division to be added to the weekly lineup. (more…)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Visit Lee USA Speedway in 2022
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — NASCAR, JDV Productions and Lee USA Speedway announced on Tuesday that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will visit Lee on May 21, 2022 for a 175-lap race. Set to be showcased as part of a full Saturday afternoon of racing, the Whelen Modified Tour will return to the New Hampshire oval for the first time in over two decades.
Blewett Is Tour Modified Turkey Derby Champ At Wall Stadium (Last) Saturday
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Jimmy Blewett raced from a seventh starting spot and contended every lap of the 150-lap distance before winning the Tour Type Modified main event during the 48th annual Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday. It was the Howell resident’s 13th Modified win in in the annual event that returned to the traditional Thanksgiving weekend dates after being postponed by COVID restrictions last fall. (more…)
White Mountain Motorsports Park Releases Schedule for 2022 Racing Season
N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park has officially revealed the schedule of events for the 2022 racing season. The track’s 30th season includes 21 days of racing with many major touring series and big local shows dotting the North Woodstock summer.
Todd Owen Races to Long Awaited SK Modified® Championship at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After having finished in the top-10 of the Stafford Speedway SK Modified® points standings every year since 2003, including three runner-up finishes, Todd Owen finally won a long sought after track championship. Owen and the #81 Cooker Construction team notched 15 top-5 and 18 top-10 finishes with 3 victories that resulted in a first career championship at Stafford.
