Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Daytona 500 is the start of a long season

Dale-Jr.-won-his-second-500-at-Daytona1.jpg” alt=”Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finally won his second Daytona 500. (Credit: AP photo)” width=”207″ height=”207″ class=”size-full wp-image-74″ /> Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finally won his second Daytona 500. (Credit: AP photo)[/caption]Dale-Jr.-won-his-second-500-at-Daytona.jpg” alt=”Dale, Jr. won his second Daytona 500″ width=”207″ height=”207″ class=”size-full wp-image-65″ /> Dale, Jr. won his second Daytona 500[/caption]With the Daytona 500 and Speed Weeks over, it’s now the start of the grueling NASCAR season that won’t end until the last race at Homestead a week before Thanksgiving. It’s the longest season in sports. Let’s get down to what’s really bothering a lot of the fans that are still following NASCAR. It’s the original core of fans that were around before the fickle newbies left for other things. Like the youngsters who are more preoccupied with their ipods and ipads than NASCAR or any other sport. Continue reading →

UNOH Battle at the Beach

 

Caption: The K & N Series will be in action along with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Daytona International Speedway on Monday night, Feb, 17. (Credit NASCAR Home Tracks photo)

Caption: The K & N Series will be in action along with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Daytona International Speedway on Monday night, Feb, 17. (Credit NASCAR Home Tracks photo)

Analyzing The UNOH Battle At The Beach at Daytona International Speedway

By Lou Modestino

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East pulls a quick turnaround from Sunday’s season opener at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway and heads into Tuesday’s UNOH Battle At The Beach on the short track at Daytona International Speedway – the season’s second points race. Below is a look at the performance of the series and selected drivers at Daytona, as well as, some other statistical trends: Continue reading →

Fram is committed to the GS

Matt Frahm will race with the Granite State Pro Stock Series in 2014. (credit: GS PSS)

By Lou Modestino

North Salem, NH’s own Matt Frahm has already enjoyed a storied racing career. Frahm has already competed in the K + N Series and has strapped in for several Nationwide Series races. Returning back to Pro Stocks in 2013, the driver of the Lambert Roofing/ WDW Machine/ Granite Industrial Gases Chevrolet has 3 career wins in the GSPSS in 12 tries, the result of tedious preparation. “I learned so much at the Nationwide level,” comments Frahm. “I learned that every second is valuable, especially in practice.” Continue reading →

SCoNE sprint cars are back at Devil’s Bowl

SCone Sprint Cars will see action at Devil's Bowl Speedway this season. (Credit: SCoNE Photo)

SCone Sprint Cars will see action at Devil’s Bowl Speedway this season. (Credit: SCoNE Photo)

By Lou Modestino

The winged warriors are back. Mud-slinging, methanol fueled, high-flying Sprint Cars will come to Vermont’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, October 18 with the Bond Auto Parts Sprint Cars of New England series. Continue reading →

Kart Klash IV

 

Kart action on the indoor F1 track in Braintree. (Credit: F1 Boston photo)

Kart action on the indoor F1 track in Braintree. (Credit: F1 Boston photo)

Racing with Pros at Kart Klash IV at F1 Boston

By Mark Chavous

You know, they really should do things like this more often. Continue reading →

Live broadcasts announced For UNOH Battle at the Beach

Tommy Barrett of Millis will be looking for a strong finish in the Battle of the Beach at Daytona. (Credit: Tommy Barrett photo)

Tommy Barrett of Millis will be looking for a strong finish in the Battle of the Beach at Daytona. (Credit: Tommy Barrett photo)

By Lou Modestino

Last year’s 2013 UNOH Battle At The Beach may have been the most talked about short-track event of the season. There was plenty of action and drama as Daytona International Speedway hosted the inaugural event on its backstretch. Continue reading →

Late Model interest at TMSP is picking up

 

Rick Gentes won the Late Model Championship at TMSP in 2013 (TMSP photo)

By Lou Modestino

Registrations are pouring in for the Late Model Division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP).  To date, over 30 different drivers, hailing from four states, have registered for competition.   A blend of seasoned veterans as well as young, up-and-coming drivers make up the 2014 roster.

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