Here’s the latest Track Talk column from journalist Lou Modestino, who covers local New England motorsports for us:
New England
Wall’s Ford and Foley Oil & Propane Team Up for Late Model Spectacular at WMMP
N. Woodstock, NH — This Saturday has been circled on many calendars across the Northeast since being unveiled several months ago. The $3,000-to-win Late Model Special presented by Foley Oil & Propane is set to be the biggest event of the early summer season at White Mountain Motorsports Park with several big-name Late Model teams ready to take on the challenge. (more…)
New ‘Driver of the Race’ Contingency Award Announced for ACT Teams
Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials today released an all-new Contingency Award available for the ACT teams throughout the 2023 season. The new ACT Driver of the Race program will award one (1) Hoosier Race Tire to the driver that officials deem the most deserving among the roster each race through the end of the 2023 season courtesy of WB Tire.
Seekonk Speedway Set as Sixth Track to Host Iconic Spring Green This Saturday Night
Barre, VT — One of the American-Canadian Tour’s cornerstone events, the iconic Spring Green, rolls off for the 48th time this Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. Seekonk will serve as the sixth different host for the longtime ACT standard and could prove to be its most spectacular. (more…)
60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic 125 Starts King of the Road Championship Hunt
Barre, VT — Since 1961, following Thunder Road’s popular inaugural season, the Memorial Day Classic has been a staple event on the calendar of many Vermont and New England racing fans. Such bonafide Northeast legends as Jean-Paul Cabana, Joey Kourafas, Ralph Nason, Robbie Crouch and Dave Dion have stood in Memorial Day Classic victory lane. (more…)
Second Annual Granite State Derby To Rock Lee USA Speedway Saturday
One of the most challenging and fastest short tracks in New Hampshire looms large on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule this Memorial Day weekend.
Monaco Modifieds Begin 10th Anniversary Season with the Granite City 100 on May 28th
Barre, VT — After a stellar debut last season, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series is returning to Thunder Road International Speedbowl for the 2nd annual Granite City 100 as part of the 60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 28th. The $10,000-to-win event is once again drawing the top Tour-type Modified talent to Barre, Vermont in spectacular fashion to kick off the popular series’ 10th anniversary season.
Rain Cancels WMMP Opening Day; PASS Moves to New Father’s Day Doubleheader on June 18th
N. Woodstock, NH — After continued hope throughout the week has evaporated, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the Opening Day program originally scheduled for Saturday May 20th due to the impending rains forecasted to begin by 2:00pm and continue through to 2:00am, per the official forecast via NOAA.
Capeway Rovers – 3 Races left in the Spring Series! Get your points
3 Races left in the Spring Series! Get your points – 5/21 (more…)
Shaw Fights Field, Cautions to Take First Stafford ACT Event Since 1985
Stafford Springs, CT — The American-Canadian Tour broke a 38-year drought by entering the Stafford Motor Speedway complex on Friday, the first time the series had raced the iconic 1/2-mile since 1985. Thirty-four teams from across New England and Quebec made the trip to kick off the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown and, for many, take their first laps at the Connecticut oval.