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Annual Banquet of Champions Puts a Bow on Year 32 for White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoNovember 18, 2024

2024 King of the Mountain Tanner Woodard celebrates with family, teammates and supporters at the annual White Mountain Motorsports Park Banquet of Champions held last Friday. (John Raper photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The drivers, teams and officials of White Mountain Motorsports Park met together for a final time in 2024 to celebrate season thirty-two for the North Woodstock, New Hampshire oval. Track champions and top point chasers from all five point-counting divisions were present at the annual Banquet of Champions on Friday night, along with a dozen full-time Kid’s Division youngsters and the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Flying Tiger Tri-State Series top performers. (more…)

More Than One Lap Record Per Year For Pirelli At The Nürburgring Nordschleife

by MikeNovember 5, 2024

THE MOST RECENT RECORDS SET THIS YEAR WITH THE AUDI RS 3 AND AUDI RS Q8 PERFORMANCE

New York, November 4, 2024 – From 2019 up to now, Pirelli has set more than one lap record per year on average at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. These records have been established with all sorts of vehicles, ranging from electric supercars to SUVs to compact hatchbacks, yet Pirelli has been a constant when it comes to lowering the Nordschleife lap times across every category of car. (more…)

Lime Rock Park’s MiataCon Sees Huge Growth In Year Two

by Lou ModestinoOctober 31, 2024

More than 500 Miatas Gather at Lime Rock Park for MiataCon 2024

Over the weekend, Lime Rock Park transformed into the ultimate destination for Mazda Miata enthusiasts as MiataCon 2024 attracted over 500 Miatas from all generations and fans from across the country, some traveling from as far as California. Against the vibrant autumn backdrop of Northwest Connecticut’s hills, the event celebrated the legacy and lifestyle of Mazda’s iconic sports car. (more…)

Flying Lizard Motorsports Awarded Crew of the Year, Rookie of the Year at SRO America Finale

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (October 8, 2024) – Sunday evening in Indianapolis at the SRO America end-of-the-year awards banquet, Flying Lizard Motorsports concluded their three-series championship efforts with the prestigious award of GT3 Crew of the Year, also with driver Damir Hot receiving the Rookie of the Year award.

“Running multiple cars in multiple classes made for an extremely busy 2024 season,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “Although we did not come away with a championship this year, we had multiple podiums and have great momentum as we go into the offseason. We already have a busy winter testing schedule set up and look forward to the start of the 2025 season.” (more…)

For The Third Year In A Row, New England Dragway Is Inviting YOU To Their Annual Trunk Or Treat Event!

by Lou ModestinoOctober 4, 2024

Help us close out our 2024 season in the best way possible…. with CANDY!

As always, all ages are welcome to join us for a ghoulishly good time at this family-friendly event!

Did we mention the best part? This event is FREE to participate in! Bring a decorated trunk and candy to pass out for a chance to win seriously spooky prizes, or dress to impress in your costume and rake in the candy!

Businesses are more than welcome to set up a trunk, put up a sign, and hand out promotional materials if desired!

Feel free to stop in a bit early to watch some racing while you’re here!

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FUELFEST Returns To Mid-Atlantic For Their 2nd Year At The New Jersey Motorsports Park On Saturday, September 14, 2024

by MikeAugust 27, 2024

Milville, NJ –– Following record-setting SOLD OUT shows in Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, West Palm Beach, overseas in Tokyo, Japan and new shows in Atlanta and Arizona, FuelFest is set to open gates for their 2nd year in the Mid-Atlantic region at the NJ Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 14th , located at 47 Warbird Drive in Milville, NJ. Gates for the event open to the public from 1-8pm. Admission tickets start at $35 per person and kids 12 and under are FREE. Visit – www.FuelFest.com for ticket information.

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‘Fastest Pastor’ Returns to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for Sixth Consecutive Year

by MikeJune 19, 2024

Pastor, entrepreneur and race car driver, Don Wickstrum, will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 23, 2024. Driven by the motivation of achieving the dream he has had since he was a child and improving in the race, Don will race for the sixth time. (more…)

Skip Barber Honored as Lime Rock Park Celebrates the “Year of Skip” with Dual Tributes Memorial Day Weekend

by Lou ModestinoMay 10, 2024

Lime Rock Park is set to kick off its 67th season this month as the Connecticut circuit welcomes back the roar of American horsepower for the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 24-27). (more…)

Lime Rock Park Names 2024 as Year of Skip Barber

by Lou ModestinoMarch 21, 2024

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (20 March 2024)– Lime Rock Park is proud to declare 2024 as the Year of Skip Barber.

As Skip Barber looks forward to the 65th anniversary of his first visit to Lime Rock Park, the track will pay tribute to Barber’s contributions to motorsport and Lime Rock Park through special events, exhibitions, and commemorative merchandise throughout the season.

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Massachusetts Makes it a Two State Race in ACT Rookie of the Year Battle

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour received two new additions to the 2024 roster on Monday with two Bay Staters looking to tackle the ACT Rookie of the Year title fight this season. Westfield’s Jeremy Sorel and Orange’s Cole Littlewood are both looking to bring the 2024 rookie honors home to Massachusetts this season but they’ll have to go through a powerful pair of Green Mountain Boys in Kasey Beattie and Kaiden Fisher to accomplish the feat! (more…)