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Steven Snyder Jr. Out to Conquer First East Coast Dirt Indoor Nationals Victory At Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena

by MikeFebruary 18, 2025

Trenton, NJ – After an extraordinary 2024 season that saw Steven Snyder Jr. rack up a staggering 15 victories in a 600 Micro Sprint and pocket over $100,000 in earnings, one major achievement remains missing from his impressive resume: an East Coast Dirt Indoor Nationals victory inside Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena.

On February 21st and 22nd, the 20-year-old phenom from Rising Sun MD is returning to Trenton determined to add the coveted trophy and $5,000 to his growing list of triumphs. (more…)

Steven Chapman and Amanda West Continue Trend of 2024 First-Time Winners at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoAugust 23, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For any driver, a first victory is a special occurrence and the Friday, August 16 Lincoln Tech 80 program at Stafford Speedway welcomed two new winners, Steven Chapman and the #14 Chapman Apartment Homes team in the SK Modified® division, and Amanda West and the #15 McKinney Construction team in the SK Light division. New winners have been a theme at Stafford in 2024 with Chapman and West becoming the 8th and 9th different first-time winners during the 2024 season. Chapman’s win was his third overall career win at Stafford but first in the SK Modified® division, while West’s victory was a first in any division at Stafford.

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Esteemed Contemporary Architect Steven Harris Named Grand Marshal of Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

by Lou ModestinoMay 2, 2024

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 1, 2024 – The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, an annual enthusiast motoring event, features a meticulously curated selection of vehicles, embodying the pinnacle of automotive design and engineering from May 31st to June 2nd in Greenwich, Connecticut. Showcasing rare classics, iconic sports cars, attendees are invited to enjoy an elegant and immersive experience celebrating automotive history. (more…)

Christopher, Bennett, Debbis, Hammann, & Hydar Score May 7th Stafford Weekly Series Wins

by Lou ModestinoMay 10, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its first scheduled Friday night race of the 2021 season with a Stafford Weekly Series program on Friday, May 7th. Michael Christopher outdueled Keith Rocco to win the SK Modified® feature, while both Michael Bennett and Derek Debbis both made it two-for-two in 2021 by winning the Late Model and SK Light feature events respectively. Rich Hammann scored his first career Stafford feature victory in the Limited Late Model feature, and Travis Hydar won the Street Stock feature. (more…)

John Beatty Jr. Tops Opening Night Modified Feature At Riverhead Raceway Saturday

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021

The gates swung open Saturday evening for the 71st season of stock car racing at Riverhead Raceway and when the checker flag waved on the 50-lap Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified feature John Beatty Jr. of Merrick sat in the winner circle after surviving a late race restart with 11 laps remaining in the race to post his 9th career victory. A solid and talented field of 20 Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modifieds signed in for the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series opener. (more…)

Kopcik, Debbis, and Levangie Score NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler with the SK Modififeds®, SK Lights, and Vintage All-Stars in action. Scoring feature wins were Stephen Kopcik in the 40-lap SK Modified® feature event, Derek Debbis in the 20-lap SK Light Modified feature event, and Ben Levangie in the 15-lap Vintage All-Stars feature event. (more…)

Sunday in the Park Online Applications Now Open at Lime Rock Park

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2021

Online registration for this year’s Sunday in the Park, The Lime Rock Concours, as well as the Gathering of the Marques is now open. Registration services this year will be provided by Hagerty. (more…)

NHRA history buff Troy Coughlin Jr. eyeing special prize up for grabs at Atlanta Dragway

by Lou ModestinoApril 28, 2021

ATLANTA (April 28) — Pro Stock sophomore Troy Coughlin Jr. has an unique reason for wanting to win this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. A life-time drag racing history buff, Troy Jr. says Atlanta Dragway holds a special place in his heart and emerging victorious from the last race to be held there would be a huge achievement. (more…)

Olson Apartments Renews SK Light Contingency at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2021

Stafford Speedway has announced that Olson Apartments of Feeding Hills, MA will return to the track’s contingency program for the 2021 season. For the sixth consecutive season, Olson Apartments will provide a weekly $75 bonus to the third-place finisher of each SK Light feature event. Olson Apartments’ contingency bonus brings the weekly payday for 3^rd place SK Light finishers up to $325. (more…)