Patrick Emerling Runs it Back in the Big Red Machine Tribute to take 750th NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Checkers in front of Packed Thompson Speedway Grandstands

Patrick Emerling wins NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway
Patrick Emerling celebrating his Thompson 150 win on Wednesday night with crew and the legendary Geoff Bodine, original driver of the famed Big Red Machine #1 back in the 1970s. (Jim DuPont photo)

Thompson, CT — An incredible flood of fans entered Thompson Speedway on Wednesday night for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s annual midweek Thompson 150 with plenty of magic in the air. Along with a much anticipated visit from Geoff Bodine and the original Big Red Machine #1 from his stellar 1978 campaign, the NASCAR touring teams battled in the Tour’s 750th event back where it all began in 1985.

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LaForest Runs Away with Biggest Career Win At Thunder Road

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    Hand out the window, Barre’s Chris LaForest passes under the twin checkered flags for the biggest Flying Tiger win of his career at Thunder Road on Friday night. (Alan Ward photo)

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Barre, VT – After rains once again wreaked havoc on Thunder Road with the planned Thursday showcase moved to Friday evening, Vermont Construction Night brought a frenzy of stellar performances.

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Yelloly Leads Saturday Daylight Runs At Daytona For Acura Meyer Shank Racing

Yelloly Leads Saturday Daylight Runs At Daytona For Acura Meyer Shank Racing

Speed is seldom the primary objective of pre-season testing, although any of the 31 participants in the IMSA test at Daytona International Speedway would take pride in topping the timing screens.

For most teams and manufacturers, the November test is mostly about integrating new personnel and learning how their cars react to changes in chassis setup and atmospheric conditions. There’s no substitute for time on track when it comes to learning. (more…)

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Shawn Nye Runs To “Tribute To Ed Mcguire” Victory This Past Saturday At Chemung Speedrome In 51-Lap Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Event

Shawn Nye Runs To “Tribute To Ed Mcguire” Victory This Past Saturday At Chemung Speedrome In 51-Lap Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Event

Chemung, N.Y. (July 17, 2023) – Shawn Nye of Lancaster, N.Y., returned to his winning ways in the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series this past Saturday night at the Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome.

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Williams Runs it Back for Victory in Tripoint Showdown 75 at Thompson

Thompson, CT — Tolland, CT’s Ronnie Williams made it two in a row with the Outlaw Open Modified Series by capturing the Twisted Tea Tripoint Showdown 75 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Wednesday, September 15. Williams followed a similar script to his Midsummer 75 victory in August by coming on strong late in the going to take home another $5,000 top prize at the final tune-up for the $20,000-to-win Thompson 300.

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