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Riverhead Raceway Announces Three 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Dates, Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Set For May 20th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 7, 2023

While Riverhead Raceway is the shortest track visited by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the demanding bullring nestled on Eastern Long Island will again be the most frequented by WMT teams in 2023. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz have inked three dates for 2023 with Riverhead Raceway anchoring the 19 event WMT schedule. The first WMT stop at the demanding but always exciting bullring features the Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Saturday evening May 20th.

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Bluegreen Vacations To Sponsor Corey Lajoie, Spire Motorsports No. 7 Team At Richmond Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 3, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (March 1, 2023) – Spire Motorsports is pleased to announce that Bluegreen Vacations, the Official Vacation Ownership Partner of NASCAR®, will serve as the primary sponsor of Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Corey LaJoie in the April 2 NASCAR® Cup Series (NCS) Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. (more…)

Myatt Snider Joins Joe Gibbs Racing For Six Races

by MikeFebruary 9, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (February 8, 2023) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced Wednesday that Myatt Snider will pilot the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for six races in 2023.

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Doubleheader Weekend To Usher In 73rd Season Of Racing At Riverhead Raceway Saturday May 6th & Sunday May 7th

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 26, 2023

Entering their eighth season as owners and promoters of Riverhead Raceway, Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz announced the 2023 schedule of events at the annual championship awards ceremony in early January. The new schedule is once again packed full of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing as well popular and entertaining family fun programs.

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31st Annual Long Island Daytona 500 Party Returning To The All Star Of Riverhead Sunday February 19th

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 21, 2023

Long Island’s original Daytona 500 Party returns for the 31st consecutive year Sunday February 19th, 2023 at The All Star of Riverhead. The popular gathering of the Long Island racing community will be hosted by Riverhead Raceway announcer Stephen Halpin and his twin brother, noted racing spotter Tim.

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Ruedebusch Development and Construction Announces Cornerstone Partnership with Todd Gilliland

by MikeJanuary 18, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 18, 2023) – Ruedebusch Development and Construction (RDC) is building a future with Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team. The full-service commercial construction and real estate development company becomes one of the the anchor partners of the sophomore NASCAR Cup Series driver. The RDC branding will be featured on Gilliland and the No. 38 Ford Performance Mustang in five events in 2023. (more…)

350 Turn Out To Celebrate 2022 Riverhead Raceway Champions Friday, Kyle Soper Takes Home Fourth NASCAR Modified Title In Five Years

by MikeJanuary 9, 2023

After a two year pause Riverhead Raceway was able to celebrate their 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champions in style once again Friday evening at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow with 350 revelers filling the banquet room. Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz hosted the gala event with track GM John Ellwood while Stephen Halpin served as master of ceremonies.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces Class Of 2022 Rookie Of The Year Drivers

by Lou ModestinoDecember 21, 2022

Breaking from tradition, Riverhead Raceway recently announced their 2022 Rookie of the Year drivers for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series in advance of the upcoming Champions Award Banquet that is set for Friday January 6th at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow.

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After Two Year Absence Riverhead Raceway Awards Ceremony Honoring 2022 Champions Returns Friday January 6th

by Lou ModestinoDecember 9, 2022

Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz of Riverhead Raceway recently announced after two years of not being able to host their annual banquet during the Covid-19 pandemic the Champions Award Banquet will return Friday January 6th at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow. The affair honors track champions, top five drivers from championship standings, and Rookie of the Year drivers from the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at the historic quarter mile oval.

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Islip 300 Entries Swell To 33, “Big Money” Matt Hirschman To Drive For New Local Combination Seeking $7,000 Victory

by Lou ModestinoNovember 9, 2022

With the 6th annual Islip 300 just days away at Riverhead Raceway interest for the race peaked Monday evening when it was announced that “Big Money” Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. would be among those chasing the $7,000 victory at the historic quarter mile oval.

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