(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday, August 1st, Stafford Speedway will host the 12th Annual NAPA SK 5k, one of the most anticipated SK Modified® races of the season. Drivers will compete for their share of over $35,000 in total posted awards, adding extra intensity to an already thrilling event. Among the prize money is a $2,500 bonus courtesy of John and Maina Rufrano from Wheelers Auto Service in Hamden, CT.
SMITH AT ATLANTA: Georgia-native Chandler Smith will return to his home track this weekend as the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS). Smith has one top-five finish in three starts at AMS, which came earlier this year when he finished in second.
DARLINGTON RECAP: Smith started the latest NXS race at Darlington Raceway in fifth and struggled with handling for most of the race. The No. 81 earned an eighth-place finish.
ON THE PITBOX: Crew Chief of the No. 81, Jeff Meendering has visited Victory Lane 10 times as a NXS crew chief, most recently with Smith at Richmond in March 2024. His teams have collected 67 top-five finishes, 138 top-10 finishes, and 14 pole positions under his leadership. (more…)
(Stafford Springs, CT)—As they have done for each season of the NAPA SK 5k’s now 10-year existence, John & Maina Rufrano from Wheelers Auto Service of Hamden, CT will once again provide heat race bonuses for the August 4th Friday night, 10th Annual NAPA SK 5k event at Stafford Speedway.
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 8th consecutive season, John & Maina Rufrano from Wheelers Auto Service of Hamden, CT will provide heat race bonuses for this Friday night’s NAPA SK 5k event at Stafford Speedway.
