Just over a month removed from his career defining victory in the Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified event in late May, fourth generation driver Mark Stewart of Riverhead notched another signature event win when he topped the Flying Dutchman Tribute 76 Friday night at Riverhead Raceway. The race run honoring the iconic Fred Harbach was the first leg of the five race 2026 Crown Jewel Series for the Ted Christopher Cup that concludes with the 10th annual Islip 300 in November.
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Kenny Brightbill Tribute To Be Part Of 39th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show
Oaks, PA – Kenny Brightbill, a member of six different Motorsports Hall of Fames, will be a special guest at the 39th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings (PPB) Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show presented by Can-Am, returning to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, on Friday, January 23 (2 PM – 9 PM), and Saturday, January 24 (10 AM – 7 PM), 2026.
Geoff Bodine Tribute To Be Part Of 39th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show Set for January 23–24, 2026, in Oaks, PA
Oaks, PA – Geoff Bodine, named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers, will be a special guests at the 39th Pioneer Pole Buildings (PPB) Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show when it returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, on Friday, January 23, from 2 PM to 9 PM, and Saturday, January 24, from 10 AM to 7 PM, 2026.
Bodine’s career rose from the asphalt tracks of the northeast in Modified racing to the highest level of NASCAR when he won the Daytona 500 in 1979. He raced at the NASCAR Cup Series from 1979 to 2011, earning 18 wins.
MATT HIRSCHMAN RACES TO 36TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO TOMMY DRUAR AND TONY JANKOWIAK 110 VICTORY AT LANCASTER MOTORPLEX
Lancaster, N.Y. – (August 17, 2025) – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, used a timely and efficient pit stop to gain track position and claim victory in the 36th annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 at Lancaster Motorplex (NY) this past Saturday night.
36th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Headlines Race Of Champions Modified Series At Lancaster Motorplex Saturday, August 16
Lancaster, N.Y. – (August 8, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make its second and final visit of the season to Lancaster Motorplex next Saturday, August 16, for one of the sport’s most meaningful traditions — the 36th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak.
Patrick Emerling Runs it Back in the Big Red Machine Tribute to take 750th NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Checkers in front of Packed Thompson Speedway Grandstands
Thompson, CT — An incredible flood of fans entered Thompson Speedway on Wednesday night for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s annual midweek Thompson 150 with plenty of magic in the air. Along with a much anticipated visit from Geoff Bodine and the original Big Red Machine #1 from his stellar 1978 campaign, the NASCAR touring teams battled in the Tour’s 750th event back where it all began in 1985.
Zack Curren Scores Emotional Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Win At Chemung Speedrome In Tribute To Ed Mcguire 51
Chemung, N.Y. – (July 19, 2025) – Zack Curren of Horseheads, N.Y., delivered a powerful and emotional performance on Saturday night at Chemung Speedrome, capturing the win in the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series “Tribute to Ed McGuire 51.” Curren competed in a tribute car honoring his friend, Connor Sellars, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.
The annual event honors Ed McGuire, a longtime competitor and car owner in the Southern Tier racing community. It has become a cherished tradition at Chemung Speedrome.
Chemung Speedrome Up Next For Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” With Tribute To Ed McGuire 51’s This Saturday, July 19
- Racing Begins at 6:00 PM at the Southern Tier’s Historic Oval
Chemung, NY – July 13, 2025 – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” heads to Chemung Speedrome this Saturday, July 19 for the running of the Tribute to Ed McGuire 51’s, headlined by the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series in a 51-lap showdown at one of the Northeast’s most storied short tracks. (more…)
Matt Hirschman Drives To Victory In 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak 110
Barron, VanLane, Catalano, and Schoonmaker Also Victorious Friday Night at Spencer Speedway
Williamson, N.Y. – (July 13, 2025) – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA added to his historic legacy on Friday night, capturing his 62nd career Race of Champions Modified Series win in the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY.
The victory earned Hirschman $5,073.37 and further cemented his status as the winningest driver in Series history.
75th Anniversary Celebration Fireworks, NASCAR Modified Flying Dutchman Tribute 75 Highlight Riverhead Program Saturday
Over time many special nights, planned or spontaneous have evolved at Riverhead Raceway creating lifetime memories for competitors and spectators alike. Saturday evening, those memories will be feted during the 75th Anniversary Celebration complete with a Fireworks extravaganza to mark the milestone. On track action features the “Flying Dutchman” tribute 75 for the NASCAR Modifieds, honoring and celebrating the racing career and life of Fred Harbach, one of the most popular figures ever to race Riverhead Raceway.