Richard Savary of Canton #99 and Steve Masse #13 of Bellingham will have to wait until Saturday, May 2 to race in the Valenti Modified Racing Series at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. (Credit: Speed 51 photo.)

The calendar claims it’s spring but race fans are left to wonder as continued cold weather and occasional snowfall continues in New England. The most recent weather forcing the postponement of the season opener this month at Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH.

Valenti Modified Racing Series president Jack Bateman made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, April 1. “Because of winter related issues at Monadnock Speedway, we are announcing a change in the plan for the start to the new season,” Bateman said. “The approved schedule for our competitors for practice has been changed to Saturday, April 25 with the opening date changed to Saturday, May 2.”

The Monadnock event is the first of a 16-race schedule planned for 2015.

Source: Valenti Modified Racing Series PR