A standing room only crowd filed into Riverhead Raceway Saturday for the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet I Love America night Fireworks and School Bus Demolition Derby program and were treated to some great stock car racing prior to the family entertainment events. Second generation TK Figure Eight talent Will “The Thrill” Farrell of Mastic led the list of NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts winners after he scored his first career feature event win in a 15-lap contest.
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Corkscrew Hillclimb Provides Thrilling Reverse Course Challenges Fifth Annual Hillclimb Attracts International Entries for Saturday, August 8
MONTEREY, Calif., July 30, 2026 — Christine Sloss returns to defend her Corkscrew Hillclimb title as a field of challengers looks to best her winning time of 29.535 seconds. The Carmel resident was a fan favorite and was loudly cheered as she raced uphill in her bright yellow 2025 Ferrari SF90 XX Spider.
With just one week to go until the Corkscrew Hillclimb, participants as far away as Melbourne, Australia, and Dartford, England are among the Monterey Pre-Reunion drivers gearing up to challenge the iconic series of turns by racing in the opposite direction.
Late Race Pass Nets Joey Braun 7th Annual Oval Speed Bubba 150 Riverhead Raceway Victory
There is something magical about Riverhead Raceway and the Buzz Chew NASCAR Modifieds for the combination of driver Joey Braun of Manorville and car owner Rich Gerbe who are now three-for-three at the demanding quarter mile after winning the 7th annual Oval Speed Bubba 150 Saturday night. After winning their first start on a late August Wednesday night in 2025, a regular 50-lap feature before the new team went on to win the 9th annual Islip 300 last November.
MotoAmerica Brings America’s Premier Motorcycle Championship Back to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Monterey, CA (July 6, 2026) – The nation’s premier motorcycle road racing championship returns to the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest roars back to the Monterey Peninsula July 10–12 for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer.
Featuring the legendary Corkscrew, dramatic elevation changes and some of the fastest racing in North America, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has long been a favorite among riders and fans alike. With open paddock access, family-friendly activities and world-class competition, MotoAmerica offers one of the most immersive experiences in motorsports.
Mark Stewart Races To Riverhead Raceway 76th Year Celebration Flying Dutchman Tribute NASCAR Modified Victory Friday
Just over a month removed from his career defining victory in the Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified event in late May, fourth generation driver Mark Stewart of Riverhead notched another signature event win when he topped the Flying Dutchman Tribute 76 Friday night at Riverhead Raceway. The race run honoring the iconic Fred Harbach was the first leg of the five race 2026 Crown Jewel Series for the Ted Christopher Cup that concludes with the 10th annual Islip 300 in November.
Paulie Hartwig, III Becomes The Newest Race Of Champions Modified Series Winner In The Bob Johnson Autogroup Rocket 76’er At Evans Mills Raceway Park
EVANS MILLS, NY (June 29, 2026) – Paulie Hartwig III of Galloway, NJ, continued his rise through the Modified ranks Saturday night by charging from the 11th starting position to earn his first career Race of Champions Modified Series victory in the Bob Johnson Auto Group Rocket 76’er at Evans Mills Raceway Park.
Hartwig’s breakthrough victory did not come easily.
Standing between him and Victory Lane was one of the most accomplished Modified racers of the modern era, Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA.
Oval Speed Bubba 150 Starts 2026 Crown Jewel Series Championship Chase For Ted Christopher Cup Saturday At Riverhead Raceway
Saturday the Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modifieds return to action after a week off at Riverhead Raceway in a big way with the running of the 7th annual Oval Speed Bubba 150. The Bubba 150 offers over $14,000 in special award and lap money and serves as the first race of five 2026 Crown Jewel Series extra distance races for the Ted Christopher Cup. A full card of NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts will complement the 150-lap Modified special.AJ Allmendinger to Make 500th NASCAR Cup Series Start On Sunday at Sonoma Raceway in Front of Home State Fans
SONOMA, Calif. — A week after posting a season’s best fifth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger will celebrate his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start Sunday at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.
“Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series entry. “To do it at Sonoma, in my home state of California, with the men and women at Kaulig Racing makes it even more special. I’ve been fortunate to race for great teams, work alongside incredible people and enjoy the support of amazing fans throughout my career.
The Automotive Amusement Park Roars Back to VIR May 15–17 After a Record 23,000+ Crowd Last Year
ALTON, Va. (April 23, 2026) — VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Haltech HyperFest, returning May 15–17, 2026. HyperFest draws an energetic crowd to Southern Virginia, giving the whole weekend a lively atmosphere.
The numbers back it up. In 2025, HyperFest welcomed 23,000+ fans and 965 drivers across NASA Road Racing, NASA Rally, USDrift, HyperDrives and Trackcross, generating more than 7.5 million impressions across social and digital platforms. The event’s audience uniquely skews young and passionate.
John Beatty Jr. Announces Retirement After 3 Riverhead Modified Championships, Leaving 2026 Title Chase Wide Open
Just weeks after celebrating his third consecutive Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified championship John Beatty Jr. of Merrick disclosed on social media that he along with car owner Mark S. Mina had their entire operation available for purchase. The whispers and rumors began to swell, what’s the story? Are they changing chassis types? Are they splitting? Monday afternoon John Beatty Jr. made it official when he announced he would retire from driving after he and the MSM Elite Motorsports teams historic three straight championships. Beatty’s retirement leaves the chase for the 2026 Riverhead NASCAR Modified title wide open.