Owen Grennan of Glen Cove picked the right time of the season to start a win streak at Riverhead Raceway when he won his second straight Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified event in the annual Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 Saturday. With the victory Owen Grennan sewed up the 2026 Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified track championship one week after clinching the New York State championship of the NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
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GERARD GIORDANO, RICHIE DAVIDOWITZ, BRANDON HUBBARD & SAL ACCARDI JR WINNERS DURING EDDIE PARTRIDGE 206 PROGRAM, PATRICK EMERLING DOMINATES WMT RACE
The championship implications were plentiful entering the My Guy Auto Supply NAPA of Riverhead Eddie Partridge 206 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway Saturday. By the time the long night of racing was in the books, the championship picture became clearer not only for the 2026 WMT championship, but all three Riverhead Raceway divisions running in their penultimate races as well. Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, NY, celebrated his 34th birthday in style by winning the My Guy Auto Supply NAPA of Riverhead Eddie Partridge 206 for his fifth WMT win of the season.
WILL FARRELL COMPLETES FIGURE EIGHT COMEBACK WITH FIRST CAREER WIN, RIELY O’KEEFE REMAINS RED HOT IN LEGENDS AT RIVERHEAD RACEWAY SATURDAY
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
Riverhead Raceway To Host First Of Two Practice Days Saturday, Free Grandstand Admission For Fans
The roar of race engines with the aroma of Sunoco Race Fuel will fill the air surrounding Riverhead Raceway Saturday afternoon April 18th as the track hosts the first on track activity leading up to the 2026 race season. As tradition dictates, grandstand admission for the Saturday test & tune will be free for race starved fans as well for the second practice day set for Saturday April 25th. Cars are scheduled to take to the historic quarter mile at 11:00 AM with rotating practice running into early evening.
Riverhead Raceway Announces April 4th & April 11th Safety Tech Inspection Dates
The first official order of business leading up to the 76th season of racing at Riverhead Raceway unfolds Saturday April 4th, and again Saturday April 11th when the track hosts two Safety Tech Inspection days. The 2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts gets the opening weekend party started with seven divisions of racing on NASCAR Pack the Track Night Saturday May 2nd, with the annual May Meltdown is set to round out opening weekend Sunday May 3rd featuring Enduro and INEX Bandolero racing.
John Beatty Jr. Honored For Third Straight Riverhead Raceway Modified Title Friday At Sold-Out Awards Ceremony
Riverhead Raceway race teams, staff and their family members filled the banquet room at Giorgio’s of Baiting Hollow to honor the 2025 Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Weekly Series and INEX champions Friday evening. The affair hosted by track owners Connie Partridge, Tom Gatz and GM John Ellwood honored the twelve drivers who earned 2025 championships at the popular quarter mile facility, along with the top five from each division and the 2025 Rookie of the Year winners were feted.