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Lou Modestino Track Talk: Here’s How Northeast Drivers Performed At Darlington And Portland

by Mike
Lou Modestino Track Talk
Northeastern senior correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with his latest Track Talk:
Chase Briscoe won the Cup race at Darlington, SC.   Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 16th, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended his day in 20th position.
The Xfinity race in Portland, OR saw Conner Zillich go to Victory Lane.  Thomas Annunziata of NJ finished 28th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended his day in 33rd.
The Craftsman Trucks also raced at Darlington, SC.  Correy Heim won that one, with Corey LaJoie placing 20th.  Corey LaJoie is the son of Two -Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to all of the NASCAR Teams. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 22nd.
The Indy Cars were in action at Nashville, TN, and Josef Newgarden won that one.  Santino Ferrucci of Ridgefield, CT came in eighth.
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Will Power To Depart Team Penske For The 2026 Season

by Mike

Team PenskeMOORESVILLE, NC (September 2, 2025) – Team Penske announced today that after 17 years driving for the legendary organization, Will Power will depart the team prior to the 2026 season. Will Power is one of INDYCAR’s most decorated drivers with 45 wins, two INDYCAR Championships (2014 and 2022) and one Indianapolis 500 victory. Power collected 42 of his INDYCAR victories during his time with Team Penske, in addition to 71 pole positions that have distinguished him as the greatest qualifier in series history.

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Advance Auto Parts Presents USAC East Coast Sprints Plus NASCAR Modified And Sportsman For A Triple-Header This Saturday At Grandview Speedway

by Mike
USAC at Grandview Speedway 
USAC at Grandview Speedway 

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series will join the weekly stock car action to kick off a busy month of September this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.

Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program this Saturday featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the only visit of the season by the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars.

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USAC Silver Crown Series, ARCA Menards Series, & DIRTcar Modifieds – Saturday-Sunday, August 30-31, 2025 – DuQuoin State Fair – Du Quoin, IL

by Mike
DuQuoin State FairThe DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a huge weekend of racing begins Saturday afternoon, August 30 with USAC Silver Crown and Modifieds and Sunday evening, August 31 with the ARCA Southern Illinois 100 and the Modified Bill Oldani Memorial.
The car counts are strong for the Saturday and Sunday afternoon races at the DuQuoin State Fair with 30 entries on the USAC Silver Crown list and 20 on this year’s ARCA list for Sunday.
Advance tickets for the DuQuoin State Fair races are available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200, by calling the DuQuoin State Fair box office at 618-542-1535, or by stopping by the DuQuoin State Fair box office.

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New Date: Grand Prix of Europe Now On Track For November 7, 2025

by Mike
New Date: Grand Prix of Europe Now On Track For November 7, 2025
  • Grand Prix of Europe debutStarring Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Haley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett, Grand Prix of Europe is coming to theaters across North America on November 7, 2025 from Viva Kids!

Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

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USAC Silver Crown Contenders Emerge at Springfield, Head for DuQuoin Mile Race

by Mike
Silver Crown
Silver Crown Cars set for Saturday afternoon affair in DuQuoin (Allen Horcher Photo)

August 25, 2025-DuQuoin, IL-The August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield, run in high heat and humidity, saw several contenders for victory emerge in the USAC Silver Crown Series event.  The Bettenhausen was the first of two traditional one-mile dirt track races on the schedule.  The second and final mile race is also a daytime event on Saturday, August 30 when the Ted Horn 100 is contested at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.  The Springfield race saw several potential first-time winners on the Illinois mile.

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Claremont Motorsports Park & MDP Motorsports Promotions Present Labor Day Double Header Weekend

by Lou Modestino

Claremont Motorsports ParkClaremont, NH — Claremont Motorsports Park and MDP Motorsports Promotions are thrilled to present a special Labor Day Weekend Double Header of racing action! Fans will be treated to two nights of excitement at the historic speedway, kicking off Friday, August 29th and wrapping up with a Sunday night spectacular on August 31st.

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USAC Star Kody Swanson Trying For Illinois Fair Sweep at DuQuoin Mile

by Mike

August 24, 2025-DuQuoin, IL-Kody Swanson is the most prolific pilot in the 54-year history of USAC’s Silver Crown Series.  His fourth Bettenhausen 100 win at Springfield August 16 was a record forty-ninth in the big cars, and Swanson has a record 8 national championships in his pocket.  Saturday afternoon, August 30 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Swanson goes for win number 50 and his third Ted Horn 100.

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TOP LINER and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Announce the “Top Driver” Challenge with Adam Andretti

by Mike
“Top Driver” Challenge with Adam AndrettiBuford, GA – August 25, 2025 – TOP LINER spray-in truck bed liners, in partnership with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and professional Trans Am driver Adam Andretti, today announced the launch of the TOP LINER “Top Driver” Challenge, an exciting promotional sweepstakes that blends the thrill of motorsport with the accessibility of indoor karting.

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