LOUDON, N.H. – Kaz Grala, a native of Boston, Mass., will make his return to his hometrack of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) for the first time since 2019. On Saturday, July 15, Grala will pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra in the Ambetter Health 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at “The Magic Mile” on the hunt for the trophy and Sam Hunt Racing’s first win. (more…)
New Hampshire
Granite State Pro Stock Series, Open Wheel Modifieds Headline Saturday Racing at Star Speedway
After rain forced a schedule change a week ago, the Granite State Pro Stock Series is back in action Saturday evening for the third race of the 2023 season.
The GSPSS rolls into Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. for a big double feature under the lights, with the Key Auto Group 100 on tap alongside the Racers Honoring Racers 100 open-competition Modified feature. The Pro Stock race will pay $3,000 to win, and the Modified showdown will pay $10,000 to the winner.
Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown Returns To White Mountain for Independence Day Spectacular
N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park officials expect fireworks on the track to be just as colorful and explosive as those above the track on Saturday, July 1st for the second round of the Central Asphalt Paving Flying Tiger Triple Crown. Along with the Tigers, a full card of racing will also be included in the annual Independence Day Spectacular with the famous Fireworks Show to round out the evening. (more…)
American-Canadian Tour Celebrates Quebec’s Iron Man at Autodrome Chaudiere
Barre, VT — Growing to become one of the most exciting and anticipated events on the yearly American-Canadian Tour schedule over the last several seasons, the Claude Leclerc 150 at Autodrome Chaudiere is next up for North America’s most historic late model touring series. Teams on both sides of the US and Canadian border have been steadily preparing their machines to duke it out in honor of the Iron Man of ACT competition at one of the most dynamic and exciting ovals in North America. (more…)
Pro All Stars Series Returns to White Mountain for Father’s Day Sunday Matinee
N. Woodstock, NH — The Pro All Stars Series invades White Mountain Motorsports Park for a special Father’s Day Sunday matinee to continue a twenty-three-year relationship between the highbanked New Hampshire quarter mile and the Maine-based Super Late Model series. Former touring champions and short track standouts flood the early entry list for the full-fendered touring series along with the popular PASS Modifieds, the Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models and a special $1,000-to-win Open Street Stock 75.
100th Annual Loudon Classic Headlines Motorcycle Week at NHMS
LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 10-18, with on- and off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The 100th Annual Loudon Classic headlines a week-long motorcycle celebration that also features vendors, demo rides, camping and more. (more…)
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…)
Gray Makes Statement in Taking 1st Central Asphalt Triple Crown Race of 2023
N. Woodstock, NH — The Central Asphalt Paving Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series returned to White Mountain Motorsports Park on Saturday night with the field doubling in size as racers from across the Twin States of Vermont and New Hampshire converged to take on the challenging series.
Kimball Tops JDV Modified 100 Saturday At Monadnock
WINCHESTER, N.H. – Neither a swarming field of 24 JDV Open Modifieds or a 100-minute rain delay could keep Bennington Blaster Matt Kimball from victory lane Saturday at Monadnock Speedway. (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.
Riverside Opens Gates to Granite State Pro Stock Series for Second Event of 2023
New Hampshire’s northernmost paved short track is rolling out the red carpet this weekend for the Granite State Pro Stock Series.
Riverside Speedway & Adventure Park in Groveton, N.H., is the site of the second tilt of the season for the GSPSS this Saturday, June 3, the first of two planned excursions for the Pro Stocks to the storied quarter-mile in 2023.
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…)
Matt Hirschman Dominates To Win Second Annual Granite State Derby at Lee
LEE, N.H. – In the inaugural Granite State Derby at Lee USA Speedway, Matt Hirschman dominated early but came up short in the stretch. This time around, Hirschman would not be denied.
“Big Money Matt” took charge on the third lap and never looked back en route to his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win of the year and his first at “New Hampshire’s Center of Speed.”
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.
Five Things to Watch at Lime Rock’s Memorial Day Classic
There will be plenty of racing action at Lime Rock Park during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic May 26-29. Here are five things to watch for on the track while you’re at The Park: (more…)
White Mountain Opens Season with 5th Annual Spring Board 100 on May 27th
N. Woodstock, NH — Following last weekend’s rain out, the 31st season of stock car racing at North Woodstock, New Hampshire’s White Mountain Motorsports Park begins in earnest this Saturday, May 27th with the 5t annual Spring Board 100 for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models. (more…)
Brandon Barker Takes 1st ACT Win in 1st ACT Start at Lee USA Speedway
Lee, NH — In one of the most dramatic and exciting events so far in the young 2023 racing season, the American-Canadian Tour put on a barn-burning performance at New Hampshire’s Center of Speed, Lee USA Speedway on Sunday. With the return of the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 at the 3/8-mile oval came an interesting group of touring regulars, old friends and young greenhorns. (more…)
Pro All Stars Series Invades White Mountain to Kick-Off 2023 Season Saturday May 20th
N. Woodstock, NH — After nearly seventy cars flooded the pit area last Saturday afternoon for the annual Car Show and Practice Day, all eyes turn to this Saturday, May 20th for Opening Day at White Mountain Motorsports Park. The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models will invade the opening day festivities alongside all six White Mountain local divisions that will kick-start their 2023 track championship season!
ACT Returns to Lee USA Speedway This Sunday for New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150
Barre, VT — Although it will be a grueling third event in just two weeks, American-Canadian Tour officials, fans and teams are excited to return to Lee USA Speedway for the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150. The Granite State seacoast oval has played host to the ACT Tour twenty-eight times since 1987 with some of the most iconic stars taking down wins on the quirky circuit. Last time out in 2021, defending ACT Tour champion D.J. Shaw took down his first ever win in North America’s most historic Late Model tour and looks to add his name to the wins list once again. (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.