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Troy Talman Eager to Return to NAPA Victory Lane in Stafford’s Casella Waste SK 80

by Lou ModestinoJune 5, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After opening the 2024 season at Stafford Speedway with a victory and a second place effort in the first 3 races, Troy Talman and the #3 Casella Waste team have opened the 2025 campaign slightly behind their 2024 pace. Talman and his crew recorded a stellar second place finish after fighting 3-wide with Keith Rocco and Marcello Rufrano last Friday night and they’re eager to return to their winning ways with a victory in this Friday night’s extra distance Casella Waste SK 80.

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Troy Talman Gearing Up for 2025 SK Modified Title Push

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After racing in Stafford Speedway’s premier SK Modified® division either part or full-time for 8 seasons, Troy Talman and the #3 Casella Waste Systems team were able to notch their first three feature victories during the 2024 season. The three wins helped steer Talman to a career best fourth place finish in the SK standings and he is looking forward to once again being a contender for the SK track title in 2025.

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Troy Talman Scores April 28 NAPA Spring Sizzler SK Modified Feature Win; NAPA Spring Sizzler Postponed to Friday, May 10th

by Lou ModestinoApril 30, 2024

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the 52nd Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® on Sunday, April 28 with feature events for the SK Modified® and SK Light divisions. Troy Talman notched his first career Stafford SK Modified® feature victory with a thrilling last lap pass on Marcello Rufrano while the SK Light feature event was halted with 8 laps complete due to rain.

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Troy Talman Set to Pursue First SK Modified® Victory at Stafford With Casella Waste Systems as Primary Sponsor

by Lou ModestinoMarch 23, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After recording a career best four podium finishes, including three 2^nd place finishes in 2022, Troy Talman is set to pursue his first career SK Modified® victory at Stafford Speedway with new primary sponsor Casella Waste Systems on his family owned #3 car. One of Talman’s second place efforts came during the Sept. 23 Casella Employee Night and his performance opened the door for Casella Waste and Mark DiMaruo, Sr. to step up to a full-time sponsorship role for the 2023 season.

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Pro Stocker Troy Coughlin Jr. vows quick rebound in Phoenix

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 24, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — A loose nut inside of the right rear shock was determined to be the culprit in a forgettable start to the 2022 season for Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. Fortunately, the problem has been quickly corrected, leaving the third-generation pro anxious to prove himself at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals. (more…)

Troy Coughlin Jr. Sets His Path To NHRA Pro Stock Championship Season

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 18, 2022

POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 15) — After finishing a career-best sixth in the Pro Stock championship points last season, Troy Coughlin Jr. arrives at this weekend’s season-opening 62nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with a clear and simple plan to challenge for the 2022 title.
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As NHRA season heats up, Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. stays cool

by Lou ModestinoAugust 11, 2021

TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 11) — Whether he’s on the drag strip executing 210-plus mph runs in the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro or relaxing in the pits mingling with the fans, Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. is a pretty unflappable guy. His steady demeanor has yielded three championships in the NHRA’s sportsman ranks as well as eight national event titles, 10 divisional wins and four high-dollar bracket race victories.

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