(Stafford Springs, CT)—When Stafford Speedway created the SK Light division prior to the start of the 2006 season, the intent of the division was to provide not only a less expensive open wheel alternative to the track’s premier SK Modified® division, but to serve as a stepping stone to the premier division. Fast forward 18 years and one look at the 2024 SK Modified® standings will show that the stepping stone vision has been realized and then some. The top-5 drivers in the 2024 standings are all SK Light graduates, and going even further, 8 of the top-10 drivers in the standings got their open wheel starts in the SK Light division.
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Stafford Speedway Releases 24 Event 2024 Racing Schedule
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway officials have put the finishing touches on their 2024 racing schedule. 24 events make up the calendar from late April to late September, kicking off with the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler April 27th & 28th and wrapping up at the NAPA Auto Parts Fall September 28th.
Tom Butler Showing Age Is Only a Number in Stafford Speedway’s Late Model Division
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Age is just a number. It’s a saying that many people will hear in their lifetimes and it could be debated as fact or fiction. 63 year old Stafford Speedway Late Model driver Tom Butler landed on the fact side Friday, June 16th as he drove his #4 Square Peg Pizzeria Chevrolet to his first win at Stafford in nearly 7 seasons.
Stafford Speedway and FloRacing Extend Live Streaming Partnership Through 2028
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway and FloRacing have agreed to extend their live streaming partnership through the 2028 season.
Stafford and FloRacing announced a groundbreaking partnership in 2021 with Stafford becoming the first pavement track on the streaming platform. Since the partnership began in 2021, weekly racing action from the Connecticut half-mile has been consumed by thousands of race fans throughout the country.
Stafford Speedway 6th Annual Casella Waste Open 80 Driver Preview
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday, June 16th, will see Stafford Speedway host the 6th Annual Casella Waste Open 80, the third of five Open Modified events scheduled during the 2023 racing season. Here we take a look at each of the 26 drivers currently entered into the Casella Waste Open 80 and offer their driving stats at Stafford along with car number, sponsor and chassis.
Kevin Cormier Looks to Continue Hot Streak in Riley Generators 30 at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Fresh off of winning R.A.D. Auto Machine 2022 Rookie of the Year honors in Stafford Speedway’s Limited Late Model division, Agawam, MA native Kevin Cormier and the #14 Gendon Auto Parts / Garrett’s Carpentry team have continued the hot streak that they began towards the end of his rookie season.
Sullivan Wins SK Light Double Down at Stafford; Kopcik, Gray, Clement, & Hydar Also Score Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to racing action on Friday, May 26 with the SK Lights taking center stage with their first of two 40-lap Double Down extra distance feature events for the 2023 season. Brian Sullivan was the big winner of the night taking down his second win of the 2023 season in the 40-lap SK Light feature event.
Brian Sullivan Enjoying Return to SK Light Competition at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After winning the SK Light championship in 2020 at Stafford Speedway and nearly going back to back in 2021, Brian Sullivan moved into the SK Modified® division for the 2022 season. Sullivan ran a partial schedule in 2022 thanks partly to a blown engine that left him with a decision to make for the 2023 season.
Stafford Speedway SK Light Double Down Driver Preview
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday, May 26, will see Stafford Speedway’s SK Lights take center stage with the first of two scheduled extra distance 40-lap feature events. Stafford’s SK Light division has seen a total of 42 different drivers attempt to qualify through the first two races of the season. Here we take a look at each of those 42 drivers and offer their driving stats at Stafford along with car number, sponsor, and chassis. (more…)
Gervais, Fearn, Bessette, Cormier, & Waterman Score CBYD Open 81 Weekly Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted Stafford Weekly Racing on Friday, May 19th with Open Modified cars on hand for the Call Before You Dig Open 81. Michael Gervais, Jr. was the SK modified® feature winner, his first win of the season and his first SK win at Stafford since June 2015.
Stafford Speedway 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler Driver Preview
(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday and Saturday, May 12th and 13th, will see Stafford Speedway host the 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler®, the first of 5 Open Modified events scheduled during the 2023 racing season. Here we take a look at each of the 44 drivers currently entered into the NAPA Spring Sizzler® and offer their driving stats at Stafford along with car number, sponsor, and chassis. (more…)
Maybury Material Handling Renews Stafford Speedway 1st Place Contingency Program Bonus
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 8th consecutive season, Maybury Material Handling of East Longmeadow, MA, will be a first place contingency program partner at Stafford Motor Speedway. Maybury will present a bonus of $150 to each SK Modified® winner and a $150 bonus to each SK Light feature winner. With 22 SK Modified® races on the schedule, Maybury will contribute a total of $3,300 to SK Modified® feature winners and $3,150 to SK Light feature winners with 21 SK Light races scheduled.
Doug Coby, Tommy Baldwin Racing Set Sights on Monadnock Speedway
MILFORD, Conn. – Starting a stretch of four races in four weeks, Monadnock Speedway’s Duel at the Dog 200 is on deck for Doug Coby. The Mayhew Tools, Tommy Baldwin Racing No. 7NY returns to competition on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour this Saturday, May 6 with 200 laps in the Duel at the Dog. (more…)
American Sign, Inc. Renews Stafford Speedway Contingency Sponsorship
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After debuting as a Stafford Speedway Contingency Program partner in 2022, American Sign, Inc. of New Haven, CT will return as a contingency sponsor for the 2023 season. American Sign will contribute weekly bonuses of $75 to each Street Stock feature winner as well as $75 to each third place SK Light finisher.
Tyler Hines Teams With Poulin Racing For 2023 SK Modified Season at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 2023 SK Modified® season at Stafford Speedway, North Haven, CT native Tyler Hines is set to kick off his 9th season of SK racing by joining forces with some SK Modified® veterans who are returning to the division. Poulin Racing will return to the SK Modified® ranks as Hines has teamed with Jean-Guy and Brigitte Poulin to drive the #99 J.G. Poulin Drywall car with Mike Paquette providing a Chassis Dynamics car with Mike Pettit power under the hood.
Troy Talman Set to Pursue First SK Modified® Victory at Stafford With Casella Waste Systems as Primary Sponsor
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After recording a career best four podium finishes, including three 2nd place finishes in 2022, Troy Talman is set to pursue his first career SK Modified® victory at Stafford Speedway with new primary sponsor Casella Waste Systems on his family owned #3 car. One of Talman’s second place efforts came during the Sept. 23 Casella Employee Night and his performance opened the door for Casella Waste and Mark DiMaruo, Sr. to step up to a full-time sponsorship role for the 2023 season.
50 Cars Attempting to Qualify for Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Fall Final
(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series comes to Stafford Motor Speedway this Saturday, September 24, there will be a robust field of 50 cars trying to qualify for the 80-lap, $15,000 to win feature event. Among the 50 entrants is a wealth of driving talent.
TC 13 Shoot Out Set for September 9 at Stafford Speedway With Purse Of Over $4,300 and Growing
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway will host the 5th Annual TC 13 Shootout on Friday, September 9 with the support of multiple purse partners. The 13-lap race is a tribute to Ted Christopher, Stafford’s all-time winningest driver with 109 career SK Modified® wins, 131 overall feature wins, and 9 SK Modified® track championships.
NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final Tickets Now On Sale; SK Light Invitational Added
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Tickets for the 49th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final scheduled for Saturday, September 24th are now on sale. New for 2022, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series will compete in an 80-lap, $15,000 to win feature.
Riley Generators to Award New Generator to Stafford Limited Late Model Track Champion
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Along with the prestige of winning a championship and a season end bonus of $2,000 from the Stafford Speedway Point Fund, the 2022 Limited Late Model champion will receive a unique bonus item courtesy of Riley Generators. Riley Generators will provide the 2022 champion with a brand new generator that can be used to power their trailer or camper.