The TQ Midgets are the big draw for the indoor races at Allentown, PA and will be backed up by the Slingshot race cars at Allentown, PA.  (Credit: Area Auto Racing News Photo)

The ultra-quick Three Quarter (TQ) Midget cars are the featured attraction inside Allentown’s PPL Center and will headline the Friday and Saturday night, December 30th and 31st Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels event.   But renewed interest in the Friday night Slingshot support class has been kindled with the recently filed entry of NASCAR Cup Series team member Jason ‘Spanky’ Eidson, of Gastonia, N.C.

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The VMRS will have a ten race series in New England during the 2017 barring any weather problems.

By Lou Modestino

The Valenti Modified Racing Series released it’s 2017 racing schedule that includes a ten race series.

DATE SHOW EVENT / TRACK LOCATION

Jan. 21st & 22nd, 2017 Auto Parts Swap N’ Sell W. Springfield, MA

Feb. 3rd & 4th, 2017 Racer’s Expo & Annual Mtg. Marlboro, MA

Mar. 10th – 12th, 2017 Frank Maratta’s Auto & Race-A-Rama W. Springfield, MA

May 19, 2017 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs, CT

May 27, 2017 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH

June 17, 2017 Speedway 51 Groveton, NH

July 7, 2017 Claremont Speedway Claremont, NH

July 21, 2017 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH

August 12, 2017 New London Waterford Speedbowl Waterford, CT

August 19, 2017 Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Scarborough, ME

September 1, 2017 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs, CT

October 7th & 8th, 2017 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH

October 13th & 14th, 2017 Thompson Motorsports Park Thompson, CT

December 2, 2017 ** 2017 Championship Banquet ** Manchester, NH

2017 SCHEDULE Schedule Is Subject To Change www.themodifiedracingseries.com

Between the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Modified Touring Series, Tri Track Series and the Valenti Modified Racing Series there will be a total of 30 Modified Touring races in New England during the 2017 racing season.  It’s going to be a tight squeeze within the 31 week racing season from early April through early October.  During the 2016 racing season there were 32 Modified races between the four tours.  One of the 2016 Tri-Track Series  events at Mondnock Speedway was cancelled due to no suitable rain date.  We can expect to see some cancellations in 2017 due to weather issues.  For 2017 we also noticed a conflict between Stafford Motor Speedway’s Modified Touring Series and Lee USA Speedway’s Valenti Modified Touring Series  on Friday night, July 21 which will impact the entries at each track.

Source: Crystal Snapp/VMRS photographer

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Thompson Motorsports Park plans a busy racing season for its 1.7 mile road course in 2017

Calendar Blends Nationally Recognized Events with Fan Favorites

 From original vintage sports cars to junkyard Jettas. From US Legends cars to Mazda Miatas. You’ll find them all – and more – on the 2017 Road Course Competition Schedule at historic 1.7-mile circuit located in northeastern Connecticut.

“We’re delighted with the continued diversity that our competitive road course events offers drivers and fans. Whether it be the 24 Hours of LeMons, the US Legends cars, or the historic sports cars of VSCCA and VRG, we’ve got a bit to offer everyone,” Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) General Manager, Josh Vanada, commented.

The road racing season will once again begin off with the Third Annual Icebreaker, Road Race Style on Saturday, April 22. Condensed into a one-day event, to minimize time out of school and work, this year’s version will showcase six race groups.  Headlined by the first round of the Midstate Site Development (MSD) Legends Series for the US Legends Cars, two small bore groups, a big bore, and open wheel group will also be on the card.  Another component of this event will be a driver’s school, hosted by the Sports Car Club of America, New England Region. This is the first step required to acquiring a competition license.

The MSD Legends Series will also be competing on Sunday, May 7, as well as all the three Summer Road Race Series events.

The Summer Road Race Series, coming out of a successful inaugural season, is Thompson’s inexpensive, just-for-fun sports car racing series. Contested on three Sundays throughout the summer, this unique, one-day format is highly reviewed by competitors for the flexibility it affords them.  In 2017, events will be held on June 11, July 23, and August 27.

The Fourth Annual Vintage Motorsports Festival will be held Thursday, June 22 – Saturday, June 24. Co-sanctioned by the Vintage Racer Group and Vintage Sports Car Club of America, this event showcases cars from the past century.  It is a great celebration of the rich tradition of Thompson’s historic road course, as well as the workmanship and skill of history sports cars.

For those who love vintage motorsports, they might consider staying on Sunday, June 25, for the Second Annual Vintage Motorcycle Classic, presented by Indian Motorcycle of Springfield. The static bike show, motorcycle swap meet, and on-track activity drew riders and spectators from throughout New England.

The Sports Car Club of America, New England Region, will once again host two events at TSMP. July 15-16 is the first is the Inaugural US Majors Tour race at Thompson. Thompson joins iconic tracks like Virginia International Raceway and Watlkins Glen International as hosting venues. The second race, which serves as the final round of the NEDiv Championship will take place October 6-7.

The iconic 24 Hours of LeMons is returning in 2017, also. The annual “GP du Lac Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg,” makes its return on August 12-13.

The ChumpCar World Series, one of the most popular endurance series in the country, will also be coming back to the road course on Saturday, September 2.

With an action packed schedule on tap for 2017, there is something for every race fan and driver at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.

 Source: TMSP PR

Note: If your track, tour or event is not posted on this schedule send your press releases to: lmodestino@hotmail.com

It’s going to takeTwo nights in early February to fete both the paved and dirt track competitors at Devil’s Bowl’s pav ed and dirt tracks.

Dirt Track and Asphalt Track drivers to be celebrated on February 3-4 in Rutland

Devil’s Bowl Speedway will bring the 2016 stock car racing season to its official close in style with a two-night gala on February 3-4, 2017.  The annual Banquet of Champions will be presented at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington in Rutland, Vt., for the fifth consecutive year.  The Banquet of Champions has been split into two dates for the first time in order to accommodate a recent string of sold-out crowds.  As many as 400 total guests – including drivers, car owners, team members, sponsors, officials, and fans – are expected to attend.

Drivers from the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will be honored for their efforts at Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s 3/10-mile Dirt Track on Friday, February 3.  Bobby Hackel will collect his first championship in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified division, with Bill Duprey earning the Rosen & Berger Renegade title and Mike Ryan taking the Portland Glass Mini Stock crown.  In addition, Chris Donnelly will take the first Sprint Car title awarded in Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s 50-year history.

Competitors at the 1/2-mile Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway will be recognized on Saturday, February 4.  Jason Durgan will be crowned as a first-time Bond Auto Parts Sportsman Modified champion with Josh Masterson taking his second Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model title.  Jim McKiernan will be named the Rosen & Berger Renegade king and rookie Eric Messier will take Portland Glass Mini Stock honors.  Cory Gray will also be honored as the Enduro Series title winner.

In addition to the divisional champions, trophies will be given to the top drivers and Rookie of the Year winners in every class.  A series of special annual awards will also highlight each evening including peer-voted Sportsmanship Awards and Most Improved Driver Awards.  Bonus prizes will be presented on behalf of Bond Auto Parts, Five Star Race Car Bodies, Shiley Fabrication, Crazy Horse Racing, the University of Northwestern Ohio, and NASCAR.  In all, more than 90 drivers from six states are scheduled to walk across the stage during the festivities.

Tickets for the Banquet of Champions are now available.  Single-event pricing remains at $45 for adults and $25 for kids age 13 and under.  Discount two-night tickets are $75 for adults and $45 for kids age 13 and under.  To order, contact Devil’s Bowl Speedway media director Justin St. Louis at devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com; tickets must be ordered by Friday, January 27, 2017.  Drivers must purchase a ticket and be present to receive awards.

The Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington is located at 476 Holiday Drive in Rutland, Vt.; contact the Holiday Inn toll-free directly at 1 (800) 462-4810 to make overnight room reservations.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, Vt., four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4.

Contact: Justin St. Louis, Media Director

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Stafford Motor Speedway is known for working with their sponsors to promote spectacular events

Stafford Speedway has once again teamed up with passionate modified racing supporter Doug Dunleavy of Dunleavy’s Truck & Trailer Repair to bring fans and drivers the biggest SK Light Modified race in the history of the division.  Boasting a guaranteed purse of $10,000, the SK Light Modified teams and drivers will be the showpiece of the Friday May 26th event which will also see an increased purse for the SK Modified® division. Continue reading →