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NASCAR Cup Series Star Ryan Preece To Sign Autographs And Serve As Honorary Starter At “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

Chemung, N.Y. – (August 6, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most cherished traditions this Saturday, August 9, with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome — and this year’s event just got a major boost. NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Preece, of Berlin, Conn., driver of the RKF Racing No. 60, will join the night’s festivities to sign autographs and serve as honorary starter for the 75-lap Modified Series feature. Preece, one of the sport’s most popular and respected drivers, has been on a hot streak and recently appeared on the Dale Jr. Download with Dale Earnhardt Jr., generating national buzz.

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Race Of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series Returns To Ohsweken Speedway This Friday, August 1

by MikeJuly 28, 2025

Ohsweken, Ontario – (July 28, 2025) – The Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series will make its long-awaited return to the world-class Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario, Canada, this Friday, August 1, for the second race of its 2025 season. The event is part of “Strode’s BBQ & Deli & Electromart presents the Noelle Teal Memorial Night at the Races” — a marquee night on the Ohsweken calendar.

Cody McPherson of St. Catharines, Ontario, the defending Series champion, enters the event as the most recent winner after capturing the season opener in May.

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Race Of Champions Modified Series Ready To “Bunny Hop” Into Mahoning Valley Speedway For 2025 Season Opener

by MikeApril 14, 2025

Lehighton, Pennsylvania (April 11, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series is ready to kick off the 2025 season in thrilling fashion at Mahoning Valley Speedway, and fans are just as excited as the drivers. If the energy around opening day at the 1/4-mile facility is any indication, Saturday, April 19 at 6:00pm promises to be one of the most anticipated dates on this year’s racing calendar.

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Race Of Champions “Qualifiers” Return For “Race Of Champions” Event At Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park In October

by MikeFebruary 12, 2025

–First Qualifier Set for this Friday Night at New Smyrna Speedway, Friday, February 14, 2025 with the Running of the Richie Evans Memorial 100 –

Samsula, FL – (February 12, 2025) – A long standing tradition for the Race of Champions Modified Series has returned in 2025 as “Qualifying” races will dot the 2025 racing schedule. (more…)

Spencer Speedway To Open For The 70th Season With Race Of Champions Management

by MikeDecember 25, 2024

– Six Race of Champions “Family of Series” Events to Highlight the 2025 Schedule at Spencer –
– Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series “Triple Crown” Introduced –

Williamson, N.Y. – (December 24, 2024) – Race of Champions management has once again reached an agreement with property owner and former Spencer Speedway promoter, John White, to lease the facility for the 2025 season. The six (6) race season will be significant as it highlights the 70^th annual opening of the Williamson, NY, half-mile speedplant.

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World Rally Championship Icon Confirms ROC Return

by MikeDecember 19, 2024

Winners Oliver Solberg (NOR) of Team Norway and Petter Solberg (NOR) of Team Norway celebrate on the podium during the ROC Nations Cup 2023 at Pite Havsbad, Sweden on 28 January 2023. Photo by Jean-Francois Galeron/Race Of Champions

FIA World Rally Championship icon Petter Solberg has confirmed he will contest the 2025 Race Of Champions in Sydney with his son Oliver.

The duo won the ROC Nations Cup in 2024 on snow in Sweden but will be back on asphalt at Stadium Australia in the city’s west come March 7-8. (more…)

Will Brown Joins Race of Champions Field

by MikeDecember 5, 2024

Supercars champion Will Brown will test himself against the world’s best when he represents Australia in the Race of Champions event in Sydney in March.

The 26-year-old Queenslander is the latest confirmation for the star-studded event at Accor Stadium in Sydney. (more…)

Race Of Champions Management Continues To Announce Scheduled Dates

by MikeNovember 26, 2024

— Evans Mills, Lancaster Motorplex and Mahoning to return to Race of Champions Modified Series Schedule –

Buffalo, NY – (November 25, 2024) – Race of Champions management continues to announce schedule with dates at a multitude of tracks throughout the region.

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Race Of Champions And Thompson Speedway Announce New Series Date For The 63rd Annual World Series Weekend

by MikeNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Thompson, CT – (November 20, 2024) – Race of Champions and Thompson (CT) Speedway management have come to an agreement for the iconic facility to host the historic 75^th annual Race of Champions to be held as part of the 63^rd annual World Series Weekend on Saturday, October 11, 2025 bringing two great modified racing traditions together.

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Race Of Champions Management Announces “Save-The-Dates” So Fans Can Continue Making Their Schedules

by MikeNovember 16, 2024

Race of Champions Management Negotiating ‘New 2025 Plans’
Race of Champions Weekend to Take Place September 12, 13 and 14

Elma, N.Y. – (November 15, 2024) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2025 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

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