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Here’s How Northeast NASCAR Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Area Performed At Sonoma And Road America

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How Northeast NASCAR Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Area Performed At Sonoma And Road America
Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup at Sonoma with Corey LaJoie placing 11th with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 18th, Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 21st while Boston’s Kaz Grala  ended his day in 22nd.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who called Norwalk, CT home before he left there to move closer to NASCAR in Charlotte, NC.
Shane Van Gisbergen won the Xfinity race at Sonoma, Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT took tenth place, Blaine Perkins came in 18th, Kyle Weatherman ended up 30th and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended up 31st.  Perkins and Weatherman both drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who get their sleep during the week in Harwich, MA.
Will Power won the Indy Car race at Road America while Santo Ferrucci of Woodbury CT took 15th place.
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Transcripts: Kyle Larson – Frontstretch Interview – 6.9.24

by Mike
Transcripts: Kyle Larson – Frontstretch Interview – 6.9.24

Kyle Larson, getting congratulations from his team. Down here on the frontstretch, from nearby Elk Grove, California, you get your second win at your home racetrack. The final segment of the race you come out in eighth place with about 29 laps to go. How did you find a way to catchall those guys and pass them and still have something left in the tank?

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Late Pit Strategy Pays Off For John Beatty Jr With $9,455 Victory In Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150

by Lou Modestino
Late Pit Strategy Pays Off For John Beatty Jr With $9,455 Victory In Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150
As the laps clicked off Saturday in the 5th annual Oval Speed Unlimited 150 NASCAR Modified event at Riverhead Raceway, John Beatty wondered if he and his team’s strategy to pit late in the race would leave them the only car not to pit for a change tire. Those fears were quelled when a caution flag flew with 28-laps left allowing Beatty of Merrick to pit for his new right rear tire. That, with some well-placed late cautions put John Beatty in position to win his second race in three weeks at Riverhead Raceway, earning $9.455 including lap money.

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California’s Sonoma Raceway Welcomes the NASCAR Cup Series This Weekend

by Mike
California’s Sonoma Raceway Welcomes the NASCAR Cup Series This Weekend

Sonoma Raceway, located just outside Sonoma, California, will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series for the Toyota / Save Mart 350 this Sunday, June 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the 16th event of the 2024 season, and the second of five road/street courses on the schedule this year (COTA, Sonoma, Chicago Street Race, Watkins Glen and Charlotte ROVAL).

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Here’s How Northeast Drivers Did at NASCAR’s World Wide Tech and the Indy Car Race

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How Northeast Drivers Did at NASCAR’s World Wide Tech and the Indy Car Race
Austin Cindric won the race while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in fifth.  Not so fortunate were Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended his day in 29th while Corey LaJoie ended up 32nd.  Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie a two-time Xfinity Champion who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving to the Charlotte, NC.
Scott Dixon ended up the winner of the Indy Car Street Race in the Detroit, MI area while Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT ended up ninth.
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Riverhead Raceway Homecoming Complete For JB Fortin With NASCAR Modified Victory Saturday

by Lou Modestino
Riverhead Raceway Homecoming Complete For JB Fortin With NASCAR Modified Victory Saturday
During the off-season JB Fortin of Holtsville and family made the difficult decision to leave the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as a series regular, opening the door for a return to weekly Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series competition at Riverhead Raceway. Saturday, JB Fortin completed his racing homecoming with his 4th career victory winning the 50-lap feature event for his first victory since the 2021 Islip 300.

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The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame To Induct Barbara & Jim Cromarty

by Lou Modestino
The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame To Induct Barbara & Jim Cromarty
Thursday evening May 30th,2024 will be a very special one in the rich history of stock car racing on Long Island. Yet not an engine will be fired, nor a lap turned. The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame will induct Barbara & Jim Cromarty into the hall recognizing their 39 years in racing as promoters of Islip Speedway and owners/promoters of Riverhead Raceway. The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be hosted at Flowerfields of St. James.

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NASCAR Cup Series Is Ready to Enjoy Illinois at World Wide Technology Raceway

by Mike
NASCAR Cup Series Is Ready to Enjoy Illinois at World Wide Technology Raceway

Third time’s a charm.

At least that is what one of the winless drivers this season in the NASCAR Cup Series is hoping how their trip to World Wide Technology Raceway will result. This Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, the Enjoy Illinois 300 (3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), is the 15th race of the 26-race regular season schedule, and with just 12 races left to decide who makes the Playoffs, time is of the essence for drivers and teams to secure their spot.

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Back To The West Coast: Portland International Raceway Is Up Next For NASCAR Xfinity Series

by Mike
Back To The West Coast: Portland International Raceway Is Up Next For NASCAR Xfinity Series

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will be heading back to Portland International Raceway for the Pacific Office Automation 147 on Saturday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. This will be just the third-time the Xfinity Series has competed on the 1.97-mile road course.

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