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Monster Energy’s Fabio Quartararo Unleashes the Beast in New Venom Inspired Helmet at the Thailand Grand Prix

by MikeOctober 25, 2024

El Diablo’s Meticulously Designed HJC Helmet Is Scaring Off the Competition All Weekend at the Chang International Circuit

CORONA, CA (October 25, 2024) – Monster Energy is excited to announce an epic collaboration with Venom and HJC Helmets, debuting at the Thailand Grand Prix.

This weekend, MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo is embracing his inner alien with a new helmet inspired by one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, Venom, as Quartararo battles it out for top spot at the Chang International Circuit. (more…)

Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2024

Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the Cup race while Corey LaJoie came in 14^th with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 22nd. Corey LaJoie is the son of Norwalk, CT native Randy LaJoie who won two Xfinity Titles during his long career.

A.J. Allmendinger won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT came in fifth with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finishing 19^th. Next was Kyle Weatherman in 20^th while Blair Perkins was 31st. Weatherman and Perkins drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary who live in Chatham, MA.

Rheaume Holds Off Challenges To Win In Swan Song; Uhrig Scores First Speedbowl Win

by Lou ModestinoOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

WATERFORD – Sean Skinner, Bill Rheaume, and Ben Pollard took off from the Super X-Car field in the early stages, with Skinner setting the pace. On lap 6, trouble with Pollard’s car sent him to the infield as the top two continued to go at it early in the 35 lap special event. The caution flew only once when trouble sidelined Nick Fraulinos machine in a ball of smoke. When the green flag flew, Rheaume got the jump on Skinner and the two rode. Laps clicked down and 2024 Seekonk Pure Stock champion Brent Robidoux worked his t6way into third, taking up Skinners mirror. Skinner made a couple stabs at Rheaume but he couldn’t be faltered. Rheaume picked up the win in his final Super X-Car start, as he announced his intentions to move up to Street Stocks in the 2025 season.

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New Pop Culture and Corvette Exhibition Opens at the National Corvette Museum

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

Celebration of Corvette’s Iconic Influence in Film, Music, TV, and More

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October 18, 2024 – Cue the paparazzi and velvet ropes! Today, the National Corvette Museum opens a new exhibition to the public: An American Love Affair: Pop Culture and Corvette. A road trip through Corvette’s impact on entertainment and popular culture, the exhibition features more than a dozen Corvettes and the pop culture stories that made them famous.

Beginning with Elvis Presley’s sleek 1959 Stingray Racer in Clambake to the Corvette-inspired characters in the Transformers franchise, Pop Culture and Corvette highlights the lasting cultural influence of Corvette and explores how America’s Sports Car has made its mark on everything from Hollywood blockbusters to music videos.

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The National Corvette Museum Welcomes Amy Hardin as New Director of Development

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October 16, 2024 – The National Corvette Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Hardin as the Museum’s new Director of Development. In this critical role, which bridges the Museum’s mission with its many philanthropic initiatives, Amy’s responsibilities include developing, establishing, and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support the ongoing programs, projects, and activities of the National Corvette Museum.

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24 Hours of Lemons Brings Zany Racing Action to New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

The 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest will make its annual stop in New England this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

LOUDON, N.H. – Lemons take over the 1.6-mile full road course at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 for the 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest, part of which, benefits the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH). (more…)

How Did New Englanders And Others With Connections To The Six State New England Area Do At Charlotte’s Roval?

by Lou ModestinoOctober 15, 2024

Kyle Larson won the Cup race while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in eighth. Not so fortunate were Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT who got 25^th while Boston’s Kaz Grala came in 27^th with Corey LaJoie being awarded 37th. Corey is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving south.

Sam Mayer won the Xfinity race the previous day with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT coming in sixth while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT took 16th. Not so fortunate was Blain Perkins who placed 33rd. Perkins drives the entry owned by Cape Cod’s Chris and his daughter Mary Our who receive their mail in Chatham, MA.

Jon McKennedy Stands On It for $10K Monaco Modified Payday Over Big Money Matt

by Lou ModestinoOctober 14, 2024

Keith Rocco and Todd Owen tangle at the line for the Thompson Sunoco Modified win on Sunoco World Series Saturday! (Alan Ward photo)

Thompson, CT — The American-Canadian Tour got the second day of the Sunoco World Series off to a strong start with their Sunoco World Series 75. Brandon Barker and Tom Carey III lead the way to the green flag just before former Thompson Late Model champion Brian Tagg dove sideways across the frontstretch grass to call out the lone caution. The international roster of drivers kept it lean and green after that, even as several drivers fell out with mechanical issues throughout the 75-lap sprint. In the end, Tom Carey III backed up his September extra-distance win to claim his third career American-Canadian Tour win in the ‘Brookside Ride’ while former Seekonk Speedway champion Ryan Kuhn kept him honest, following just a car-length behind through the second half of the event to claim second. Polesitter Brandon Barker held on to take third over Quebec’s Jonathan Bouvrette. (more…)

ACT Tour Returns to Iconic Thompson Sunoco World Series During Huge Saturday Card

by Lou ModestinoOctober 10, 2024

The American-Canadian Tour returns to the Thompson Speedway Sunoco World Series weekend on Saturday, October 12 to continue the 2024 championship season and compete in Round #2 for the Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown! (Matt Wiernasz photo)

Barre, VT — Following the big-money, non-point showdown at Thunder Road’s Vermont Milk Bowl just days ago, the American-Canadian Tour faithful take on their next challenge at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway during the 62nd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing! The Sunoco World Series 75 serves as both the penultimate championship event to the 2024 season and the return of the popular Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown for Round #2! (more…)

Super Saturday is the Can’t Miss Show of the 62nd Sunoco World Series!

by Lou ModestinoOctober 9, 2024

The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series joins the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series for a massive Triple Header showcase on Sunoco World Series Saturday at Thompson Speedway! (Alan Ward photo)

Naples, ME & Barre, VT — The meat of the 62nd Sunoco World Series sandwich is sure to fill the void for even the pickiest Northeast race fan with a little bit of everything on tap Saturday at Thompson Speedway! Headlined by a Triple Header of New England’s great touring series, including the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series, the American-Canadian Tour and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models, Saturday’s showcase also includes the New England Supermodified Series championship finale, the New England Pro-4 Modified Harry Kourafas Memorial 22, both the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds and Mini Stocks track championship events and the world debut of the Thompson’s Thunderstock Crown Vic division! (more…)