Bigger isn’t always better, and while oversized trucks and SUVs are dominating the highways, the small and humble compact car still has a place and is a genuine alternative for many people. While compact cars might not have the commanding presence of their larger counterparts, they’re still equipped with a heap of advantages that make them an attractive option for many drivers.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of choosing a compact car over an SUV or crossover.
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT (July 18, 2025) – Ryan Preece put on a show for his hometown crowd as he returned to Stafford Motor Speedway victorious in Friday’s New England 900. Preece raced his way from the 15th starting position to claim a thrilling victory in the exhibition event organized by Cleetus McFarland and the Freedom Factory.
“That was the most fun I’ve had in a race car in a very long time,” said Preece.
HAMPTON, Ga. (March 11, 2025) – The biggest stars from Atlanta’s spring NASCAR weekend are coming back to dazzle fans once again this summer.
Not only will NASCAR’s best racers hit Atlanta Motor Speedway’s high banks for 650 miles of thrilling action – the biggest crowd-pleasers off the track will be back for the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart weekend June 26-28
Mount Morris, NY – (December 23, 2024) – Race of Champions Series participants and fans can now vote on their most popular driver for the 2024 season in their respective division. In 2025 we will introduce the Speed Sport Most Popular Driver Award for the Series.
Weatherford, Texas (October 28, 2024) – Voting for the 2024 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award opened Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Voting will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 22, during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies in Charlotte, N.C. (more…)
Barre, VT — After joining the American-Canadian Tour in 2019, QA1 Precision Products based in Lakeville, Minnesota has continued their partnership with the international Late Model touring series through 2026. After establishing one of the first controlled spec-shock programs for asphalt racing in 2004, ACT brought QA1 Shocks on board to give teams a second option in manufacturers alongside Koni Shocks that has only strengthened the successful cost cutting and competition boosting program. (more…)
Barre, VT — A pair of young Green Mountain State phenoms are ready to make their first full run at the American-Canadian Tour championship and the coveted Rookie of the Year title in 2024. Shelburne, Vermont’s Kaiden Fisher and St. Johnsbury’s Kasey Beattie have both filed their full season entries and rookie registrations for the upcoming season on the international circuit with both looking to use experience gained at two of the Tour’s most popular tracks to their advantage. (more…)
Barre, VT — When the American-Canadian Tour rolls through the gates of the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, a trifecta of year-long battles meet their conclusion. Three drivers will leave the gates on Saturday having accomplished something extraordinary and sealed off their 2023 seasons on high while everyone else will take the day as being the best that they could make it on the coastal Connecticut oval. (more…)
