Matt Galko Leads Laps, Finishes Sixth in Spring Sizzler at Stafford

Matt Galko Leads Laps, Finishes Sixth in Spring Sizzler at Stafford

STAFFORD, Conn. – For the first time in 2022, Stan Mertz Racing unloaded at the track for the 50th running of the NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway on April 23-24. Driving the No. 6, Matt Galko qualified into the big dance, and led laps in the first half of the 100-lap Spring Sizzler feature. After a pit stop for fresh rubber, Galko restarted outside the top-10, but worked his way back into the top-10 quickly, and continued advancing through the field before the finish.

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Doug Coby Finishes 17th At Stafford’s Spring Sizzler

Doug Coby Finishes 17th At Stafford’s Spring Sizzler

STAFFORD, Conn. – For the first time in 2022, the Doug Coby Racing team unloaded at the track on April 23-24, competing in the 50th running of the NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway. When the 100-lap Sizzler feature took the checkered flag, Coby wheeled the No. 10 Mayhew Tools entry to a 17th place finish. The team elected to try a tire strategy that kept fresh Hoosier rubber in the pit area until late in the race, with the plan to put them on and make a dash through the field.

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Mitchell and Knights Join Thunder Road Tech Inspection Staff

Mitchell and Knights Join Thunder Road Tech Inspection Staff

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials are excited to announce that Butch Mitchell has joined on as the lead four-cylinder technical inspector for the rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors. American-Canadian Tour and White Mountain Motorsports Park Director of Competition Pete Knights will also join the Thunder Road staff alongside Chief Technical Inspector Chuck Beede and, his grandson, inspector Riley Laggner. (more…)

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How Did New-England-Connected Drivers Do At The ‘Dega

How Did New-England-Connected Drivers Do At The ‘Dega
Noah Graigson won the Xfinity race at Talladega on Saturday while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT took down 6th place, Brett Moffitt placed 10th with Jeb Burton finishing 15th.  Boston’s Kaz Grala ended his day early and placed 29th.  Alfredo, Moffitt and Burton are all team mates in the Chris and Mary Our racing stable.  The team owners are from Cape Cod and make their home in Harwich, MA.

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Overflow Pit Area Greets Riverhead Raceway Practice Day Saturday, Dave Brigati Quickest In NASCAR Modifieds

Overflow Pit Area Greets Riverhead Raceway Practice Day Saturday, Dave Brigati Quickest In NASCAR Modifieds

For race teams and fans on Long Island the first practice day leading up to a new race season is a annual right of spring. Saturday morning Riverhead Raceway swung open the pit gates to officially start on track activity for the 72nd season of racing, quickly the paddock area was overflowing with race cars readying for opening night in tow weeks on Saturday May 7th. Local talent Dave Brigati of Calverton set the standard in NASCAR Modified testing. (more…)

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Silk & Preece Win NAPA Auto Parts Duels; MacDonald, Scappini, Hydar, & Levangie Score NAPA Auto Parts Duel Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

Silk & Preece Win NAPA Auto Parts Duels; MacDonald, Scappini, Hydar, & Levangie Score NAPA Auto Parts Duel Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway kicked off its 2022 race season with the NAPA Auto Parts Duels as part of the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler® Weekend.  Feature races were held for the Pro-All Star Series Late Models, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, and Vintage All-Stars along with two 40-lap NAPA Duel races that set the top-20 lineup for Sunday’s 100-lap NAPA Spring Sizzler® main event. (more…)

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Wiscasset Speedway Kicks Off 2022 Season With Group 1 Season Opener

Wiscasset Speedway Kicks Off 2022 Season With Group 1 Season Opener

Saturday, April 23rd marked the beginning of the 2022 race season at Wiscasset Speedway and the tenth season of track ownership for Richard and Vanessa Jordan. The sudden closure of another Maine race track at the conclusion of the 2021 season left the local race community saddened, but also opened doors of opportunity for new drivers and teams to explore other race tracks such as Wiscasset. (more…)

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