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Pro All Stars Series Returns to White Mountain for Father’s Day Sunday Matinee

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — The Pro All Stars Series invades White Mountain Motorsports Park for a special Father’s Day Sunday matinee to continue a twenty-three-year relationship between the highbanked New Hampshire quarter mile and the Maine-based Super Late Model series. Former touring champions and short track standouts flood the early entry list for the full-fendered touring series along with the popular PASS Modifieds, the Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models and a special $1,000-to-win Open Street Stock 75.

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Ryan Preece, Stewart-Haas Racing Add Backing of International Union of Operating Engineers

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2023

Ryan Preece and Stewart-Haas Racing have gained the support of The International Union of Operating Engineers, the organization announced Tuesday.

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Stafford Speedway 6th Annual Casella Waste Open 80 Driver Preview

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2023

(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.

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Riverhead Raceway To Salute Mike Ewanitsko During June 24th Miller Lite 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Event

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2023

He was one of the most successful NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers of his generation, complete with rock star looks and matching charismatic personality. When the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour rolls into Riverhead Raceway June 24th they will compete in the Miller Lite 200, Salute to Mike Ewanitsko.

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NEAR and NELCAR Help Kick-Start Father’s Day Weekend Doubleheader at White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — Following last week’s Late Model Spectacular, White Mountain Motorsports Park gears up for a doubleheader Father’s Day weekend on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th. Eleven divisions will be in action between the two days but it all begins on Saturday with the triple-touring action courtesy of the New England Antique Racers (NEAR) and the NELCAR Legends and Bandoleros.

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Ferrucci Reflects On Junior Career As He Eyes Maiden IndyCar Win In 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2023

AJ Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci claimed his first IndyCar podium in last month’s Indianapolis 500, and is now targeting a victory this season. (more…)

SK Lights Receive Exciting Format Changes Ahead of Twisted Tea Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, June 21st

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2023

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Officials announced today a new format for the SK Light Modifieds at Thompson Speedway throughout the rest of the 2023 season. The purse for the open-wheeled division has been increased to $750-to-win each event, up from the previously $350-to-win regular breakdown, with the number of laps also increasing to now 30 lap features. (more…)

Cas Custom Interiors Joins Stafford Speedway Contingency Program

by Lou ModestinoJune 14, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—New for the 2023 season, the Stafford Motor Speedway Contingency Program welcomes Cas Custom Interiors as a contingency sponsor for both the Limited Late Model and Street Stock divisions. Cas Custom Interiors will provide a weekly bonus of $75 to each third place Limited Late Model feature finisher and a $50 bonus to each Street Stock third place finisher. Cas Custom Interiors is owned and operated by Dean Casagrande, who won the very first Street Stock race ever held at Stafford back in 1993.

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Wade Kennedy Captures First Career Win at Wiscasset Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJune 14, 2023

After an unfortunate washout last week, Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday with an action-packed Group 2 racing program which included the T&L Automotive Modifieds, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Minis, Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and the visiting New England Pro 4 Modifieds.

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NEAR Nostalgia Opens Iconic Thursday Night Thunder Road Racing on Casella Night

by Lou ModestinoJune 14, 2023

Barre, VT — It’s an annual tradition on Quarry Hill to welcome in the iconic weekly Thursday Night racing at Thunder Road with the sights and sounds of yesteryear courtesy of the New England Antique Racers (NEAR). Celebrating the venerable oval’s 64th season of racing, the flathead coupes, vintage modifieds and hard-charging American muscle machines invoke the feeling of years gone by, showcasing a love of racing in Central Vermont that goes all the way back to 1960.
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