Stephen Kopcik No Fluke, Takes NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway

Stephen Kopcik No Fluke, Takes NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway
After his breakout win at Martinsville Speedway (VA) just two weeks ago, Stephen Kopcik made his mark yet again with his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win at Thompson Speedway. (Alan Ward photo)

Thompson, CT — Yet another picture-perfect day greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to finish off the 52nd Icebreaker with the help of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Single car, time-trial qualifying saw Mike Christopher Jr. leading much of the session before Matt Hirschman and Jon McKennedy both tied with a 19.125-second lap. Hirschman would lead the twenty-nine car field to green for the Icebreaker 150.

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Kyle Busch Joins Authors Of New “NASCAR Champions” Book at Talladega

NASCAR ChampionsMINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ahead of the release of their new book NASCAR Champions: Every Cup Series Champion from 1949 to Today, veteran motorsports authors H.A. Branham and Holly Cain will appear at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26, joining two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch for a fan Q&A prior to the Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts Two-Day Race Weekend, High Limit 410 Sprints Are May 19

Grandview SpeedwayBECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following another wildly exciting and competitive night of racing last Saturday, Grandview Speedway is ready to present the first two-day race weekend of the new season.

The weekend of racing at Grandview Speedway will begin on Friday, April 17, as the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Vintage cars will be in action joined by the Keystone Sport Compact Series Four Cylinders and the Xcel 600 Modifieds starting at 7 pm. Pit gates will be opening at 2 pm, and grandstand gates open at 5 pm. Grandstand admission is $10, children ages 12 and under are admitted free, while pit admission is $35.

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Grandview Speedway Ready To Kick-Start 2026 Season With Open Practice This Saturday March 28 – Opening Day April 4

Grandview SpeedwayBECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway continues preparations for a brand-new race season, and will be hosting an open practice to help kick start the 2026 season.

This week on Saturday, March 28 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. Race fans will have the opportunity to come out and see their favorite drivers for the first time and check out their new cars for the upcoming campaign.

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Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?

Lou Modestino Track TalkFrom Phoenix (NASCAR) and Arlington, TX (Indycar) two weekends ago…

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished  31st while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 33rd.  Justin Allgaier won the O’Rielly Series race there with Anthony Alfredo came home in tenth.  In the Indy Car race at Arlington, TX had Kyle Kirkwood got to Victory Lane  with Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT finishing in 17th .

From Darlington this past weekend….

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece coming in 13th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ending up 34th.  Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly Series with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT coming in 12th.  The Craftsman Trucks saw Corey Heim take that one while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was eighth while Corey LaJoie ended up 21st.  Corey’s dad is Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT who also is a two-time O’ Reilly Champion.

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NASCAR Sanction Continues For Grandview Speedway – 35th Consecutive Season – VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Starts Season On April 4, Practice March 28

Grandview SpeedwayBECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The tradition continues!

Continuing a partnership that began in 1992, the one-third-of-a-mile high-banked Grandview Speedway, owned and operated by the founding Rogers Family will once again be part of NASCAR for the upcoming 2026 racing season.

Along with tradition also comes something new for the 2026 racing season, as there will be a new sponsor and name for weekly racing under the NASCAR umbrella, as O’Reilly Auto Parts has been named the exclusive entitlement partner of the NASCAR Local Racing Series, which will now be known as the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

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Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?

Lou Modestino Track TalkRyan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.

In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.

In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.

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