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White Mountain Ready to Host Six Divisions of Superstars for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Fall Foliage Throwdown!

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 18, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — The hills of the Pemigewasset Valley will come alive this Saturday afternoon in a thrilling six division showcase headlined by the American-Canadian Tour Fall Foliage 200, the PASS Super Late Model 150-lap Spectacular and the New England Supermodified Series along with the Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers, PASS Modifieds and the Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models! With a special 3:00pm post time, the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Fall Foliage program is sure to be one of the most memorable end-of-year showdowns this season! (more…)

Here’s the way it went for New England drivers at The Glen

by MikeSeptember 16, 2024

Chris Buescher won the Cup race with Corey LaJoie coming in eighth with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT in ninth then it was Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finishing in 15^th while Kaz Grala wasn’t as lucky and ended up 35th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion who moved from Norwalk, CT and his later years to Charlotte, NC to be closer to the NASCAR action.

The Xfinity race had Corner Zillich in Victory Lane with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT was awarded seventh with Joey Logano got the ninth spot while Kyle Weatherman was way back in 38th. Weatherman drives one of the team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and daughter Mary Our of Chatham, MA.

Posey, Barber, Guthrie, Dyson’s & Maggiacomo’s To Be Honored At Legends Day At New England Racing Museum

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 13, 2024

LOUDON, NH: The museum’s annual Legends Day event will take place on Sunday November 17^th at the New England Racing Museum (922 Rt. 106, Loudon, NH). Headlining will be seven road racers who had major success across the New England region. Sam Posey, Skip Barber, Janet Guthrie, Rob Dyson, Chris Dyson, Jocko Maggiacomo Sr and Jocko Maggiacomo Jr will be honored. The event will include an honoree panel discussion, permanent banner unveiling and a buffet lunch. A VIP ticket is available in which you can meet the attending honorees in a small group setting for a photo opportunity, join a private museum tour led by founder Dick Berggren and premier event seating. The event is supported by Lime Rock Park and Thompson Speedway and is a fundraiser for the nonprofit museum. (more…)

Red Bull Junior Team Welcomes Four New Formula 1 Hopefuls To The Programme

by MikeSeptember 11, 2024

Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.

The latest edition of Red Bull Driver Search set out to scout for the next generation drivers to join the team this August in Jerez, Spain. The 11 invited candidates aged between 13-16 years old came from the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Lebanon and Mexico. (more…)

Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Area At Atlanta Did

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 9, 2024

Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the Cup race with Corey LaJoie coming in 15^th and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 18th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie whose hometown is Norwalk, CT.

Austin Hill crossed the finish line of the Xfinity race first with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT finishing up second. Kyle Weatherman took the 11^th place with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT taking 14^th and Blaine Perkins coming in 19th. Weatherman and Perkins both drive team cars for father and daughter of Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Hour of Chatham, MA.

Brandon Gray Claims Record-Breaking Seventh Flying Tiger Victory, Clinches Championship on McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday!

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 9, 2024

Barre, VT — The Maplefield/Irving Late Models started off McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday with their 50-lap trophy dash to kick start Super Friday’s five division showcase. Outside polesitter Taylor Hoar got off to a sour start, careening into the infield on lap one to bring out the early caution. Chip Grenier put the pedal down to lead the restart on the outside groove over Stephen Martin and set the pace out front. The caution flew once more on lap 16 as Christopher Bedard stacked up the middle of the pack in turn four, sending Jason Corliss hard into the Widowmaker frontstretch wall and ending his night early. (more…)

McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday Hits Home Stretch for Thunder Road Championships

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 6, 2024

Barre, VT — Following the Labor Day Classic to open the month of September, the Thunder Road track championship season hits its home stretch starting Friday, September 6 with the rain-postponed McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday program! Headlined by a visit from the New England Supermodified Series (NESS), the Maplefield/Irving Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks have just two events left in the season to decide their champions while the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors joust in double feature action!

Following his win last Thursday, with his spectacular Labor Day Classic victory not counting towards weekly King of the Road standings, Milton’s Scott Dragon remains in striking distance of Kaiden Fisher’s lead on the Maplefield/Irving Late Models. Dragon has come on strong in recent weeks but has already had a stellar season with the Todd Rueda-owned, CDR Concrete team having taken both the Vermont Governor’s Cup and the Labor Day Classic along with the inaugural Squier Cup triple crown! Capping the 2024 season with his third track championship would put the cherry on top but Fisher still holds a 60-point lead on the veteran. (more…)

McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday Hits Home Stretch for Thunder Road Championships

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 4, 2024

NASCAR Studios Launches Three New Shows to Debut for Playoffs; Talent Headlined by Veteran Broadcasters Shannon Spake and Steve Letarte

by MikeSeptember 4, 2024

“NASCAR Inside the Playoffs” – a weekly show with Spake, Letarte, Dylan ‘Mamba’ Smith, Jordan Bianchi and rotating driver panelists – Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET on truTV and Max
“NASCAR Daily” – a short, digital news and opinion show hosted by Spake, with regular guest appearances – weekday mornings at 10 a.m. ET on YouTube
“Drop the Jack” – a video podcast featuring Mamba and pit crew athletes Derrell Edwards, Paul Swan, Michael Hicks and Jorden Paige – Thursday afternoons on YouTube/podcast platforms

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NHMS EVP/GM David McGrath Excited for 2025 NASCAR Playoffs Weekend at “The Magic Mile”

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 3, 2024

New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series during the Sept. 19-21, 2025 NASCAR Playoffs weekend, which will also feature the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath spoke to media Thursday following NASCAR’s 2025 schedule announcement, which includes a Sept. 19-21 visit to NHMS by the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT).

The 2025 NCS race at NHMS will kick off the Round of 12 on Sunday, Sept. 21 while the NCTS race will join the Mohegan Sun 100 NWMT race on Doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 20 and serve as a Round of 10 cutoff race to solidify the Round of 8.

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