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Sands Captures Haunted at Seekonk for Second Straight Year; Lessard Clinches First ACT Title, Returning Crown to Canada

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands carries the checkered flag after winning his second straight Milton CAT Haunted Hundred at Seekonk Speedway. (Mark A. Cote photo)

Seekonk, MA — Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands earned another season-ending treat in the Milton CAT Haunted Hundred at Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 25, winning the event for the second year in a row. Sands took the lead from Quebec City, Quebec’s William Larue on lap 61 and motored away down the stretch. Behind him, Larue’s teammate Raphael Lessard of Vallée-Jct., Quebec put a bow on the 2025 Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour (ACT) championship, bringing the title to Canada for the first time since 2008.

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Stafford Speedway Announces 2026 Race Schedule

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has released its full 2026 racing schedule, featuring 23 events from April through October. The 2026 schedule combines Stafford’s cornerstone traditions with fan-favorite events and the much-anticipated return of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Visit Riverhead Raceway Twice In 2026 With Events May 30th And September 19th

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

Prior to the 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour finale Thursday at the historic Martinsville Speedway, WMT officials revealed a 16-race 2026 schedule that will take the touring racers from Florida to Maine. Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz are proud and excited to again host two events in 2026 with the Miller Lite Salute to Don Howe Saturday May 30th along with the Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday September 19th. The two races mark the 78th and 79th appearances of the WMT since 1985.

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Granite State Pro Stock Series Heading Back to Stafford Motor Speedway As Part Of The 54th Annual Spring Sizzler Weekend

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

The Granite State Pro Stock Series is heading back to Stafford Motor Speedway as part of the 54th Annual Spring Sizzler Weekend — Friday, April 25, 2026!

It’s been a few years since our last visit in 2021, when Joey Polewarczyk Jr. took home the win in the Casagrande Builders 75, but we’re thrilled to return to one of the premier racing facilities in the Northeast.

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Austin Beers Becomes Youngest NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion in Series History

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

Justin Bonsignore wins Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway, finishes second in championship points

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Justin Bonsignore took home the Martinsville Speedway clock, but it was Austin Beers’ time to shine as the 22-year-old became the youngest champion in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour series history.

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Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Race Day At Seekonk!

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

The Monaco Modified Series teams up with HalloWizz for a Halloween celebration you won’t forget! Join us for the USNEPower Haunted Hundred XL at Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 25th, for a day filled with thrilling races and spooky fun.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Comes Home to Thompson for Three Events in 2026

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway in 2026 — The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway (CT) for three marquee events at the 5/8-mile, highbanked oval in 2026! (Tom Morris photo)

Thompson, CT — The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced Thursday afternoon the 2026 Whelen Modified Tour schedule ahead of the 2025 championship event at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Included in the sixteen race schedule will be three events contested on the 0.625-mile Thompson Speedway here in Connecticut including the all-important finale in the heart of Modified country.

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2nd Annual Thunder In The Mountains 200 Set For Saturday, June 20th At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to White Mountain Motorsports Park (NH) for the 2nd annual Thunder in the Mountains 200 on Saturday, June 20th. (Tom Morris photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — NASCAR officials announced the 2026 Whelen Modified Tour schedule at Martinsville Speedway Thursday afternoon just ahead of the Tour’s championship event. Included in the sixteen-race schedule is the 2nd annual Thunder in the Mountains 200 at White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) on Saturday, June 20 after NASCAR’s most historic division put on yet another stellar showing in 2025.

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MDP Motorsports Promotions and Claremont Motorsports Park Present the 5th Annual Turkey Day Classic

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2025

Claremont, NH — MDP Motorsports Promotions is excited to announce the return of one of the most anticipated post-Thanksgiving traditions in New England short track racing — the 5th Annual Turkey Day Classic, taking place Saturday, November 29th at Claremont Motorsports Park.

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Corey LaJoie To Drive No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado At Martinsville

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2025

Corey LaJoie will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway.
Last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, LaJoie piloted his No. 77 Gainbridge Chevy to an eighth-place finish in the Love’s RV Stop 225. After battling inside the top five for much of the afternoon, LaJoie lined up on the front row for NASCAR Overtime when his drafting line broke apart before ultimately finishing eighth.

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