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Frank Maratta Auto Show and Race A Rama set for Sat. and Sun., Feb. 28-March 1 at the Big E

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Custom and classic cars, hot rods, oval track race cars, drag racing cars and many things automotive are always part of the annual Frank Maratta Auto Show and Race-A-Rama at the Big E in W. Springfield, MA. (Credit: Detroit Hot Rod and Customs photos.)

 By Lou Modestino

Get ready for Frank Maratta Auto Show and Race A Rama this weekend at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. On Saturday, February 28 the doors open at 10 am-9 pm and Sunday, March 1 from 10 am-5 pm. Many New England race tracks and tours will be on hand with race cars and drivers. There will be lots of schedules available from the different tracks and tours with the possibility of getting autographs and pictures of drivers. Continue reading →

NEMA will be very busy with pre-season events

NEMA President Russ Stoehr starts his club with a busy 2015 pre-season effort before the the racing season begins. (Credit:NEMA photo.)

NEMA President Russ Stoehr starts his club with a busy 2015 pre-season effort before the the racing season begins. (Credit: NEMA photo.)

By Lou Modestino

NEMA was in strong form this past weekend at The Racer’s Expo in Marlborough, MA. A wide variety of racers and vendors were brought together by the legendary Seymour Enterprises and Bobby Seymour, making this year’s show the biggest yet. Continue reading →

Kart Klash V at F1 Indoors in Braintree drew a field of 70 entries

Rob Richardi of Easton turned in the fastest time around the F1 Boston indoor road course in the Kart KlashV held at F1 Boston in Braintree. (Credit: Rob Riahrdi, Jr. photo.)

Rob Richardi of Easton turned in the fastest time around the F1 Boston indoor road course in the Kart KlashV held at F1 Boston in Braintree. (Credit: Rob Richardi, Jr. photo.)

By Lou Modestino

In association with the recent Racer’s Expo in Marlboro, Kart Klash V went off without a problem at F1 Indoor Kart track in Braintree. Over 70 racing competitors participated in the event on that venues indoor country road course. They included drivers, crew, officials and fans from the entire spectrum of motor sports in New England and the northeast. The competitors came form the NASCAR Modified Tour, Valenti Modified Racing Series, NEMA Midgets,Mini Stocks, ISMA Super Modifieds, Dirt Midgets, PASS Tour, Star Speedway, Seekonk Speedway,Star Speedway, road and Kart racing, DIRT Sprint Cars, Monster Trucks, Late Models, Sport Trucks, Pro 4 Modifieds, New England Street Stock Tour, ACT Tour and Hudson Speedway. Continue reading →

NEAR has a busy agenda for 2015

NEAR Antique race cars on the track at the Waterford Speedbowl in CT. (Credit: NEAR photo.)

NEAR Antique race cars on the track at the Waterford Speedbowl in CT. (Credit: NEAR photo.)

By Lou Modestino

The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) have secured several event dates as part of a busy 2015 agenda. First is the Frank Maratta Auto Show & Racearama to be held February 28th – March 1st at the Eastern States Exposition Center located at 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. Continue reading →

Racer’s Expo set for Feb. 6-7 at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough

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By Lou Modestino

The Racer’s Expo is set for Fri., Feb. 6 and Sat., Feb. 7, 2015. It starts on Fri. from 4-9 p.m. and Sat. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual show is organized by Bobby Seymour which will be at the Royal Plaza Hotel on Rt. 20 in Marlboro, MA. From Rt. 495 take Exit 24B. Continue reading →

GSPSS 2013 Champion Mike O’Sullivan plans to go for another title in 2015

Not satisfied with his performance in 2014, Mike O'Sullivan, the GSPSS 2013 champion, plans to compete in 2015 looking for vindication. (Credit: Crystal Snape photo )

Not satisfied with his performance in 2014, Mike O’Sullivan, the GSPSS 2013 champion, plans to compete in 2015 looking for vindication. (Credit: Crystal Snape photo )

By Lou Modestino

With the Winter Meeting, fast approaching, February 7 at the Racer’s Expo at the Crowne Royal in Marlboro, Massachussetts, entries are beginning to file in for the 2015 season for the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS). Continue reading →

Atlantic City Indoor Race Weekend on Jan. 30-31 boasts 183 entries

Kingston's Randy Cabral was disappointed that he couldn't race in the indoor TQ midget Battle of Trenton. But, he will be able to make the Jan.30-31 event to be held at the Atlantic City Convention Hall. (Credit: NEMA Photo)

Kingston’s Randy Cabral was extremely disappointed that he couldn’t race in the indoor TQ midget Battle of Trenton, NJ  in December. But, he will be able to make the Jan.30-31 event to be held at the Atlantic City Convention Hall. (Credit: NEMA Photo)

By Lou Modestino

Three Quarter (TQ) Midget driver Anthony Sesely has had the last weekend in January circled on his racing calendar – in red – ever since January 25 of 2014. Continue reading →

John McCarthy engineer, midget and vintage racing organizer passes away

John McCarthy led a a busy and interesting life over his 84-years. (Credit: NEAR HOF photo)

John McCarthy led a a busy and interesting life over his 84-years. (Credit: NEAR HOF photo)

By Lou Modestino

John L. McCarthy, 84, a long-time resident of Tilton, NH died at his home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, after a period of declining health. Continue reading →

Riverside Speedway gets auctioned off on Sat. Nov. 1 and will run Fall Brawl on Sunday, Nov.2

Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH will be auctioned off on Sat., Nov.1 and will hold the Fall Brawl on Sun., Nov. 2. (Credit: Riverside Speedway photo).

Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH will be auctioned off on Sat., Nov.1 and will hold the Fall Brawl on Sun., Nov. 2. (Credit: Riverside Speedway photo).

By Lou Modestino

Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH made these announcements. The 2014 Banquet of Champions will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Town and Country Inn in Gorham, NH. The rained out Fall Brawl make-up date is now Sunday, Nov. 2 with a rain date of Nov. 8.  Continue reading →

15-year old Kaz Grala gets the nod to steer the Ben Kennedy Racing for 2015 on the NASCAR Pro Series East circuit

Westborough's Kaz Grala, 15-years old, is one of the youngest driver to race in NASCAR's Pro Series East driver development Series signed with Ben Kennedy Racing based in Daytona Beach, Fl. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Westborough’s Kaz Grala, 15-years old, is one of the youngest full time driver to race in NASCAR’s Pro Series East driver development Series. Kaz signed with Ben Kennedy Racing based in Daytona Beach, FL. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

By Lou Modestino

Ben Kennedy Racing announced that 15-year-old Kaz Grala has been signed to pilot the Ben Kennedy Racing entry for the 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season. Continue reading →