SEEKONK, Mass. — Sitting behind the wheel, or behind the desk, Sammy Rameau seems to get the job done successfully. The 18-year-old, Westminster, Massachusetts, native is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with a double-minor in Environmental and Business Management. When he’s not at school, he competes at speeds over 100 mph in his Tour-Type Modified, a 600-horsepower, ground-pounding machine, racing inches apart from his competitors. (more…)
After navigating through the minefield that was the 2020 race season at Riverhead Raceway due to the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic track owners & promoters Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz announced their 2021 event schedule for the quarter mile oval that will mark its 71st year of auto racing. (more…)
SEEKONK, Mass. — Austin Kochenash is one of many rising Modified stars who have selected the Tri Track Open Modified Series in 2021. Kochenash, who has been racing since the young age of just six-years-old, is a multiple-time champion in his rise through the ranks of the sport.
He’s raced all across the country, including previously with the Tri Track Series, where he has seven career starts. In 2020, during a shortened season because of COVID-19, Kochenash marked a best finish of eighth at Star Speedway in the annual SBM event. For this year, he looks to attempt to break into the top-five, and hopefully Victory Lane.
“The Tri Track Open Modified Series has probably the toughest competition out of all of the races and series I have ever run,” Kocenhash said. “We are still learning every race out. Not having a manufactured car has added to that learning process, but at the end of last season, I think we got it a lot closer.”
Tri Track confirmed six races for the new season last week, including two stops at Monadnock Speedway (May 1 & August 14), two at Star Speedway (May 22 & July 24) and two at Seekonk Speedway (June 30 & October 23). Kochenash is one of many drivers planning to compete in all six events, where a champion will be crowned at Seekonk as part of the annual Haunted Hundred. Tri Track has built a staple base at some of the regions most historic bullring tracks, where some of the top asphalt drivers in the country come together to thrill race fans.
“The smaller, short-tracks are what I like the most,” Kochenash said. “I feel like racing is better. It takes some factors out, and you have to concentrate more on your setup and tire management. I like all three of the tracks on the schedule because each one is a little bit different.”
Kochenash, a regular on the Race of Champion Modified Tour during this career, finished top-10 in two of the three races he ran with Tri Track last year. He was the youngest driver to compete in and win a Late Model race at Mahoning Valley Speedway at the time.
“Everyone’s goal on the team is to win, but if we could run top-five consistently, and go from there, that’s my goal,” Kochenash said. “I have to thank Wentz Auto Body, Loikits Oil, Loikits Industrial, Vince with Penske Shocks and my entire team.”
Registration for the 2021 Tri Track Open Modified Series season will open on January 28, where drivers will have the opportunity to either sign-up for a single race, or complete a form for the entire season.
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Waterbury, VT — The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have released the official entry form for the Thompson 300 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 9-10. More than $100,000 in projected awards are posted for the return of the historic event as part of the 59th World Series of Speedway Racing.
As previously announced, the 300-lap event will pay the winner a guaranteed minimum of $20,000. Second place receives $7,500 with $5,000 for third. Everyone who takes the green flag will bring home at least $1,200. Thirty-six starting positions have been posted with a total of $85,475 in base purse money. (more…)
BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 16, 2021 . . . It will be a busy racing season at Grandview Speedway. The 2021 schedule just released has more than 40 events set to take place starting with an Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Vintage Racing Series doubleheader on Saturday, March 20th. This will mark the 59th consecutive season of racing at the one-third-mile, banked clay track in Bechtelsville, PA.
The very popular Free-To-The-Public practice session, open to all divisions of competition, is set for Saturday, March 27th with a 12-Noon starting time.
On April 4th the 4th Annual Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker, a 50 lap race featuring Big and Small Block Modifieds will remember the late race track owner and promoter. The winner of this prestigious event goes home with at least $7,500. Sportsman stocks will also be featured.
The T.P. Trailers Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman will be featured each Saturday night, right on up to the Freedom 76, starting on April 10th.
On five Saturdays the 602 Sportsman will join the Modifieds and Sportsman making for a tripleheader show.
Again this season the Saturday night Modifieds and Sportsman will be part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts National Weekly Racing Series.
The first Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event, a Bob Miller/Rogers Family promotion, will be offered on Thursday, April 22nd and will feature the USAC National Sprint Tour and 358 Modifieds. The Thunder on the Hill Series will be seen on seven dates in 2021.
Craig Von Dohren, an 11-time track champion and winner of more than 100 features, will be in action on Saturday nights looking for his 12th title. Jeff Strunk, shooting for his 11th title, will be driving for new owner Zubi Racing and is expected to have young Dillon Steuer as his teammate. And rising star Danny Bouc will be a regular in Saturday night Modified action with the Norm Hansell #357. As the season opener gets closer more race team information is expected to be released.
A complete schedule of events for 2021 can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com
This is a 1/3 mile, high banked, clay race track located in Bechtelsville. Classes running include NASCAR Modifieds, NASCAR Late Models, Open Sprints and Micro Sprints. |
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Season tickets covering all Saturday night events are available for $350. A check covering each pass being ordered can be sent to Grandview Speedway, 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Enclosing a self-addressed postage paid envelope will speed delivery.
The track is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just off Rt. 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. The track phone number for information is 610.754.7688.
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (1/15/2021)
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. call 610-754-7688 or visit www.Grandview Speedway.com. A NASCAR license is required for all of those entering the pit area on a Saturday Night event.
Weekly Saturday night Modifieds and Sportsman are sponsored by T.P.Trailers and T.P.Truck Equipment.
Saturday, March 20 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 1 PM (Rain Date Sunday, March 21 -1 PM)
Saturday, March 27 FREE to the Public Open Practice All Divisions, 12 Noon
Saturday, April 3 4th Annual Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker – 50 laps for Big & Small Block Modifieds, $7,500 to win, plus Sportsman 7 PM
Saturday, April 10 Modifieds, Sportsman 7 PM
Sunday, April 11 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 1 PM
Saturday, April 17 Modifieds, Sportsman, 602 Sportsman 7PM
Thursday, April 22 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series-USAC National Sprint Tour and 358 Modifieds* 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 24 Modifieds, Sportsman, Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7 PM
Saturday, May 1 Modifieds, Sportsman 7:30 PM
Friday, May 7 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7PM
Saturday, May 8 Modifieds, Sportsman, 602 Sportsman 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 15 Modifieds, Sportsman & East Coast USAC Sprints 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 22 Modifieds, Sportsman, Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 29 Modifieds, Sportsman 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 30 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES – Triple 20’s Modifieds*, Sportsman & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 5 Modifieds, Sportsman 7:30 PM
Friday, June 11 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7 PM
Saturday, June 12 Modifieds, Sportsman, 602 Sportsman 7:30 PM
Tuesday, June 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Jesse Hockett Classic USAC National Sprint Tour & 358 Modifieds*
Saturday, June 19 Modifieds, Sportsman, Wingless Super Sportsman 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 26 Modified, Sportsman, Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7:30PM
Tuesday, June 29 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
$10,000 to Win Hodnett Cup PA 410 Sprint Speed Week & 358 Modifieds* 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 3 Modifieds & Sportsman Firecracker 40 7:30 PM
Friday, July 9 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7PM
Saturday, July 10 Modifieds, Sportsman 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 17 Modifieds, Sportsman & URC Sprints 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 24 Modifieds, Sportsman & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 31 Modifieds, Sportsman, 602 Sportsman 7:30 PM
Tuesday, August 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM – USAC National Midgets Ken Brenn Masters & 358 Modifieds* 7:30 PM
Friday, August 6 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7PM
Saturday, Aug 7 Modifieds & Sportsman 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 14 Forrest Rogers Memorial for Modifieds 50 Laps & Sportsman 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 21 Modifieds, Sportsman, (Tentatively 602 Sportsman) 7:30 PM (Forrest Rogers Rain date)
Thursday, August 26 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM – Tony Stewart All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds* 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 28 Modifieds, Sportsman & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7:30 PM
Friday, September 3 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 7 PM
Saturday, September 4 Modifieds, Sportsman & ARDC Midgets 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 11 Champions Night! Modifieds, Sportsman 7:30 PM
Friday, September 17 Sportsman 38 laps, (TBA), Modified Practice 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 18 51st Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic 7 PM
Saturday, September 25 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series (Freedom 76 Rain date) 7PM
Saturday, October 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM MODS AT THE MADHOUSE Triple 20’s & Sportsman 6 PM
Sunday, October 17 Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, & Outlaw Vintage Racing Series 1 PM
Sunday, November 7 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 7 AM
*indicates NASCAR points
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Rogers Family/Bob Miller Promotion 32nd Anniversary Season!
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Seekonk Speedway announced on Wednesday a new flag-to-flag challenge that will debut in 2021. As part of the challenge, drivers will have extra incentive on the line to complete their feature race from green to checkered, without a caution flag. There are still a few details to be ironed out, but the basics of the new challenge are below. (more…)
SEEKONK, Mass. — Veteran Modified racer Jon McKennedy is planning to make a push for the Tri Track Open Modified Series championship in 2021. The former series champion (2014) took a few years away from full-time competition, but seems to have found the right combination to make a comeback and chase his second title. (more…)
SEEKONK, Mass. — Tri Track Open Modified Series officials confirmed on Tuesday six dates for the 2021 season. The series will compete at three different tracks in two different New England states, headlined by multiple staple events and the anticipated return to Massachusetts. (more…)
Finally, there are two Family Fun Events scheduled this season. The first one is slated for Sunday, May 23rd, and will feature Spectator Drags, Ladies Enduro, Truck/SUV Enduro, and Round 1 of the Compact Enduro Championship. New this season, the top 10 finishers in each event of this five-race series will earn points towards a championship that will be crowned at Smacktoberfest. There will be three other events held on Saturdays during the season for the Compact Enduro cars.
The asphalt oval, located in Waterford, Connecticut, will mark the second stop in the Nutmeg state, as the first will come in the season-opener as part of the NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway on April 24. (more…)
