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How Did New Englanders Do At Pocono This Past Weekend?

by Lou Modestino
How Did New Englanders Do At Pocono This Past Weekend?
Chase Briscoe won the Cup race.   Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished eighth while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th.
Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity race.   Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finished 13th with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY coming in 30th.  Kris Wright made it to 37th place.  Wright drives the Cape Cod owned Chris and Mary Our entry, father and daughter, that reside in Chatham, MA.
The Truck race was won by Layne Riggs with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA coming in 11th.  Patrick Emerling finished 15th.
Also, the Indy Cars were at Elkhart Lake, WI where Alex Palou won that one.  Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT came in third place, his best finish ever.
Note: We and others are still very unhappy with NASCAR about the last five “Flowing” broadcasts and the extra money to view it.  That fact and many other things over the past years have turned off many NASCAR fans.
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How Did New England Drivers Do South Of The Border… Other Notes

by Lou Modestino
How Did New England Drivers Do South Of The Border… Other Notes

Shane Van Gisbergen won the first Cup race at Mexico City.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in 21st position.

Daniel Suarez won the Mexico City Xfinity race before a cheering crowd.  Kris Wright came in 17th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 21st.  Kris Wright drives the Chris and Mary Our entry.  The father and daughter team owners reside on Cape Cod and receive their mail in Chatham, MA.

Note: It was nice to be able to watch the F1 race in Montreal and the Indy Car race in E. St. Louis and the Le Mans Endurance race in France on TV over the weekend.  Again, we have to let NASCAR know that it was not at all pleasant to miss the Amazon-Prime Mexico race because we could not find a way to receive the broadcast.   Nor did I and the rest of the fans, along with some of the media,  feel very pressured by the sanction to spend the extra money, beyond the cable TV charges, when in previous years,  we did not have to make this payment.

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Race Of Champions Adds Modified Racing Series To “Punch Your Ticket To Thompson” Qualifier Program

by Mike
Race Of Champions Adds Modified Racing Series To “Punch Your Ticket To Thompson” Qualifier Program
  • Joins Monaco Modified Series Events as Qualifiers for the 2025 Race of Champions 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Elma, NY – (June 2025) – A long-standing tradition within the Race of Champions Modified Series returns in 2025 with the revitalized “Punch Your Ticket to Thompson” program. Race of Champions management is proud to expand this exciting initiative to now include the Modified Racing Series alongside the Monaco Modified Series.

Each Race of Champions Modified Series event, Monaco Modified Series event, and now each Modified Racing Series event will serve as a “Qualifying” race for the 2025 Race of Champions 150, scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Connecticut.

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$400,000 Loudon Classic® Purse, Vintage Racing Returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway During Laconia Motorcycle Week

by Lou Modestino
  • Riders exit the turn 12 chicane and race through turn 12a in pursuit of the start/finish line during the 101st annual Loudon Classic® at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 8, 2024. Photo Credit: NHMS/Jill Torres

    New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a must-stop destination with racing, demo rides, vendors, camping and more for riders during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 14-22.

LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) is a top destination for riders visiting the area during Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 14-22, with on- and off-track events throughout nine days of motorcycle mayhem. The 102nd Annual Loudon Classic® headlines a week-long motorcycle celebration that features racing, demo rides, vendors, camping and more.

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How Did NASCAR Drivers From New England Do Up In Michigan?

by Lou Modestino
How Did NASCAR Drivers From New England Do Up In Michigan?
Denny Hamlin won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT took fourth place while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 22nd.
Stewart Friesen of NJ took the win in the Truck race.  Corey LaJoie finished fifth while Gio of Seekonk, MA came in 12th.
In the Menards ARCA Series, Brendan Queen won the race.  Gio Ruggerio came in fourth.  Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY finished 16th.
As for viewing the Cup race, it was another bad deal.  You had to pay to get to see it which continues to be another bad move by NASCAR.  They will pay the price by losing more fans.  Once you offer it and then change it to a “pay a premium” it’s a turnoff.
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McKennedy Brings it Back to Thunder Road Victory Lane with NESS

by Lou Modestino
The battle of the night was in the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger feature between Logan Powers (31VT) and Brendan Moodie (15NH) with Moodie sliding away with the win! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – With the help of McGee Hyundai of Barre, the Nation’s Site of Excitement got the ball rolling on world famous Thursday Night Racing with five divisions and over a hundred cars putting on a heck of show for the fans in the stands and those watching live around the world on FloRacing.

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Supermodifieds Ready for McGee Hyundai Super Thursday Night Opener at Thunder Road

by Lou Modestino
The New England Supermodified Series returns to Barre’s Thunder Road to help kick-off the Thursday Night racing season with McGee Hyundai of Barre. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – After a spectacular Sunday afternoon affair that saw Shelburne’s Kaiden Fisher make Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour history, the Thunder Road faithful return to Quarry Hill to ring in the season with the first Thursday night race of the summer on June 6! McGee Hyundai of Barre presents the Thursday Night Opener and it’s a SUPER Thursday with an invasion from the lightning-fast New England Supermodified Series!

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Kyle Ellwood Steers New Modified Combination To Riverhead Raceway Victory Sunday

by Bob Finan
Kyle Ellwood Steers New Modified Combination To Riverhead Raceway Victory Sunday

During the winter months Kyle Ellwood’s INEX Legend Race Car owners Eric Lutz and his son Chance decided to add a NASCAR Modified to their 2025 Riverhead Raceway plans with Ellwood at the wheel. Sunday, in just their third start the new combination scored the 50-lap NASCAR Modified victory, the ninth of Kyle’s career. A Saturday rain out implemented the new rain date policy announced by management during their schedule release.

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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT  ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28th position.
Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29th.  Kris Wright came in 31st.  Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.
At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.
Early Exit on Race Day
Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.
“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”
Eyes on Bristol
Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.
“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”
The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.
Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:
Negative Reactions:
  • Disappointment and Frustration:  Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
  • “Unfair” to Regular Viewers:  Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
  • Increased Cost and Complexity:  The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.
More Positive or Accepting Views:
  • NASCAR’s Growth Strategy:   Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
  • The Future of Sports Broadcasting:  Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
  • Benefits of Streaming:  Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.
Other Considerations:
  • The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information:  While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
  • NASCAR’s Financial Position:  Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
  • Boycotts and Alternative Strategies:  Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.
Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!
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