Bobby Santos,III won the NASCAR Wheden Modified Tour race at Waterford at the wheel of Sal Tinio’s machine.(Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)
By Lou Modestino
Bobby Santos followed Donny Lia for much of the first half of Saturday night’s race. But Santos wasn’t content to finish second. Continue reading
NASCAR fans will get an opportunity to see Clint Bowyer race on the short track at Thunder Road International Speedbowl on July 10. (Credit: NASCAR photo)
By Lou Modestino
Thunder Road International Speedbowl announced that NASCAR Sprint Cup star Clint Bowyer from Emporia, Kansas has asked to return for another shot at the famous high banks of Thunder Road. Bowyer raced in the 2013 Vermont Governor’s Cup 150 for the first time. His goal was to have better results than the previous “Cup” visitor, Tony Stewart, who finished 16th. “I want to tackle that ¼ mile again. I didn’t have enough time to figure out the fourth turn, but I learned a lot last year about it, and I really want to get back there–the teams and fans were fun to be around,” said Bowyer. Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin is the defending NHRA Pro Stock champion and is always a factor in the NHRA National coast-to-coast circuit. (Credit: NHRA photo)
By Lou Modestino
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will continue his title defense at this weekend’s event at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. He will be racing the new Dodge Dart that was debuted last March in Gainesville, Fla. Continue reading
Rowan Pinnink #73 is a Modified driver to be considered as a potential winner any time he enters a race. (Credit: Rowan Pinnink photo)
By Lou Modestino
The Valenti Modified Racing Series gets back at it Friday night, June 20, when Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Connecticut, hosts the series for the first of three races this summer. Continue reading
Larry Gelinas #27 is always a factor in Pro Stock and Late Model races. (Credit: Larry Gelinas photo)
By Lou Modestino
Patience was a virtue as Larry Gelinas bounced back from an early spin to claim the spoils at the Gate City Classic at Hudson International Speedway. Continue reading
When it comes to open wheel racing Jon McKennedy is one of the top drivers in the field. (Credit: Jon McKIennedy photo)
By Lou Modestino
The SBM 125 IV Modified Open held at Star Speedway on Saturday night proved to be the most competitive and exciting race in the four year history of the event, with three different race leaders over the final eight laps of the $46,301 event. Continue reading
Steve Park is a very experienced driver and is a threat any time he gets on the track. (Credit NASCAR Home Track photo)
By Lou Modestino
The 2014 edition of the Oxford 250 just received the entry blank from the legendary Steve Park who will be bringing his G Body Parts, Sunoco, Super Late Model to compete in this year’s mega event at Oxford Plains Speedway. Park, a two time Sprint Cup Series winner became the 45th entrant for the race scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 2 p.m. Continue reading
Joey Pole is a hot driver on the ACT circuit and should never be counted out. (Credit: ACT Tour photo)
By Lou Modestrino
Defending ACT International winner Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. of Hudson, NH has filed the first entry for the 2014 edition of the event to be held at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY on Sunday, July 20. Polewarczyk’s historic win in the inaugural event in 2013 earned him $25,000. Continue reading
By Lou Modestino
Kyle Welch of Newport, NH earned his first career American Canadian Tour win at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH on Saturday, June 7. Welch inherited the win after apparent winner Eddie MacDonald was penalized for a post race tech infraction. MacDonald was penalized to the last car on the lead lap in 11th place. Continue reading
By Lou Modestino
The recently held 10th Annual Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunions at Bezema Motors on US Rt. 1 in Norwood was a major success. The annual event drew the largest crowd ever of race drivers, race car owners, classic cars and race cars along with motorcycles as well as several collectible vendors. Trophies for top 12 vehicles as well as dash plaques were awarded to the owners. Continue reading