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Family of Bobby Turner, First Spring Sizzler Pole Winner, Posts $1,085 Front Row Bonus for the 50th Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 11, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the grid for the first Spring Sizzler® took formation in 1972, a young kid from Maine lined-up on the pole. That kid was Bobby Turner, a 20-something year old driver who made the trip down from Maine to race against the top drivers in the northeast at the inaugural Spring Sizzler. Over 50 years later the same #85 modified that led the field to green in 1972 will pace the field for the 50th running of the NAPA Spring Sizzler, this time with Bobby’s son Pete behind the wheel in a tribute to his father who passed away in March of 2021.

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50th NAPA Spring Sizzler; Win and You’re In the SRX Series Event at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 2, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Win and You’re In. The Superstar Racing Experience is set to return to Stafford in 2022 and that means another local driver will get a shot to compete with the stars of the SRX series. In 2021, 4x Spring Sizzler® winner Doug Coby shocked the world winning the inaugural event as the local driver cementing his name in Stafford Speedway and SRX history. (more…)

Tickets for the 50th Running of the Spring Sizzler® Now On Sale

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 12, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Tickets for the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® and the NAPA Auto Parts Duel qualifying events are now available on staffordspeedway.com/tickets. Along with tickets to the April 23rd and April 24th events, Stafford Speedway has also released a limited edition 50th Anniversary Spring Sizzler® t-shirt that is only available with purchases made online for the Spring Sizzler® and Duel tickets.

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Stafford Speedway Launches “Sizzler Shorts” Video Series In Preparation for the 50th Running of the Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 6, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—From Fred DeSarro’s win in the first Spring Sizzler® to Patrick Emerling’s victory in the 49th Spring Sizzler®, Stafford Speedway is launching “Sizzler® Shorts” to take a look back at every running of “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring”. The shorts will feature four, 2 minute videos posted each week in the days leading up to the 50th running of the Spring Sizzler®.

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First Look at Early Entries for the 50th Running of the NAPA Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoDecember 13, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)— It may only be December but over 15 teams have already registered to compete in the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler scheduled for April 23 and 24, 2022. A mix of Stafford regulars and Stafford invaders highlight the early entries including 2021 Spring Sizzler winner Patrick Emerling and 2015 Spring Sizzler winner and hometown hero Woody Pitkat.

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Stafford Launches Lap Sponsors for Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoDecember 8, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has launched a new program that allows race fans to sponsor a lap at the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler®. All lap sponsors will receive a limited-edition Spring Sizzler® 50th Anniversary poster featuring every winner in the history of the Spring Sizzler®. The poster, a throwback to the Spring Sizzler® poster of the early 1990’s, will only be available to lap sponsors.

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50th NAPA Spring Sizzler® Set to Pay $15,000 to Win

by Lou ModestinoNovember 11, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)— The historic 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® is set to take place at Stafford Speedway April 23 & 24, 2022 featuring the Open Modifieds. Stafford Speedway officials have announced over $130,000 in prize money including $15,000 to win the 50th Spring Sizzler® and $3,500 to win each of the NAPA Duel qualifying events.

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