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Gelinas looks for the 2015 Granite State Pro Stock Series crown starting at the Icebreaker

 

 

Maine's Larry Gelinas has the 2015 Granite State Pro Stock Series Championship in his sights. He'll be looking to take down a win at this coming weekend's Icebreaker at Thompson Motor Sports Park. (Credit: GSPSS photo.)

Maine’s Larry Gelinas has the 2015 Granite State Pro Stock Series Championship in his sights. He’ll be looking to take down a win at this coming weekend’s Icebreaker at Thompson Motor Sports Park. (Credit: GSPSS photo.)

For “Lightning” Larry Gelinas racing is almost as important as breathing. The 30-plus-year veteran gets behind the wheel any chance he can. This year he’ll be chasing the 2015 crown in the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS), as well as throwing his name in the hat in the Late Model division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Gelinas will also run select ACT events, and attempt to qualify for the Oxford 250. Continue reading →

Granite State Pro Stock Series begins 2015 at Thompson Speedway on April 10-12

Pro Stock driver Derek Griffith hopes to have a great season on the GSPSS Tour this coming season. (Photo Credit: Chip Cormier>0

Pro Stock driver Derek Griffith hopes to have a great season on the GSPSS Tour this coming season. Griffith will begin his quest at Thompson Speedway’s Icebreaker weekend on Apri( 10-12. (Photo Credit::Chip Cormier.)

The 2015 season is fast approaching, as the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) begins their fourth full season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 10-12, and two drivers are itching to capture the first wins of their GSPSS careers.

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Dillon Moltz celebrates his Granite State Pro Stock Championship in style.

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Dillon Moltz was able to celebrate his GSPSS championship in Manchester, NH at the club’s 2014 Awards Banquet (Credit: GSPSS photo.)

 By Lou Modestino

The Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) held the 2014 Championship Awards Banquet on Saturday night, January 10 at the Best Western Executive Court in Manchester, NH, where drivers received nearly $17,000 in contingency prizes and point fund moneys. Continue reading →

Bonsignore honored by VMRS and releases 2015 tentative schedule

Art Barry (left) has been responsible for giving winning Modified race cars to drivers for over six decades. (Credit: Chrome Horne photo)

Art Barry (right) has been responsible for giving winning Modified race cars to drivers for over six decades. (Credit: Jim Dupont photo)

By Lou Modestino

Justin Bonsignore of Holtsville, New York completed his goal Saturday night, December 6, when he officially became the 2014 Valenti Modified Racing Series champion at the 11th annual VMRS Awards Banquet at Best Western Executive Inn, Manchester, NH. Continue reading →

Squeglia and Moltz look for Granite State Pro Stock wins at the Star Classic on Saturday

The Granite State Pro Stocks have arrived on the New England racing scene as they will be co-featured with the ISMA Super Modifieds at Star Speedway this weekend. (Credit:Yankeeracing.com photo)

The Granite State Pro Stocks have arrived on the New England racing scene as they will be co-featured with the ISMA Super Modifieds at Star Speedway this weekend. (Credit:Yankeeracing.com photo)

By Lou Modestino

For two Granite State Pro Stock (GSPSS) drivers, a win at the inaugural NH Classic at Star Speedway would be redemption at Star Speedway. Continue reading →

Dwight Javis wins Valenti Modified Racing Series before a hometown crowd

 

 

 

Dwight Jarvis of Ascutney, VT was a popular winner among the fans at the VMRS race at Monadnock Speedway (Credit: Yankee Racer photo)

Dwight Jarvis of Ascutney, VT was a popular winner among the fans at the VMRS race at Monadnock Speedway (Credit: Yankee Racer photo)

By Lou Modestino

It didn’t have the dramatic finish like last weeks race at Seekonk, but it had the same result, a large vocal crowd greeting the race winner, this time fan favorite 41-year veteran Dwight Jarvis, when he exited his race car. Jarvis had just won the annual Valenti Modified Racing Series sanctioned ‘Victor Johnson Memorial 100’ and the Monadnock Speedway crowd let him know they liked what they saw. Continue reading →

Baillargeon could be poised to win the Hudson Hugger this Sunday, August 24

 

 

Bobby Bailargeon could be the favorite to take this Sunday's Hudson Hugger at Hudson International Speedway in NH. (Photo credit:maineracing.com )

Bobby Bailargeon could be the favorite to take this Sunday’s Hudson Hugger at Hudson International Speedway in NH. (Photo credit:maineracing.com )

By Lou Modestino

Bobby Baillargeon returned to form as he picked up a podium finish in his second race with the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) in 2014; a third place finish in the Star 100 at Star Speedway in Epping, NH. The Kingston, NH driver will try to stay hot as he is ready to defend his title at the Hudson Hugger this Sunday, August 24th, at Hudson International Speedway in Hudson, NH. Continue reading →

Stormin Norman Wrenn finds victory at Seekonk’s VMRS 100

 

 

 

Norm Wrenn scored his first VMRS win at Seekonk Speedway. (Credit: VMRS hoto)

Norm Wrenn scored his first VMRS win at Seekonk Speedway. (Credit: VMRS photo)

By Lou Modestino

It took four years for Nashua, New Hampshire driver Norm Wrenn to find victory lane with the Valenti Modified Racing Series.  But the wait came to an end Saturday night, when ‘Stormin’ Norman stormed off the fourth turn to the checkered flag to capture the ‘Seekonk 100’ in front of a cheering crowd at Seekonk Speedway. Continue reading →

Barry Gray dominates JBH 100 at Monadnock Speedway

Barry Gray emerged the winner in the Granite State Pro Stock Series JBH 100 held at Monadnock Speedway. (Credit: Eric LaFleche/VLF photo.)

Barry Gray emerged the winner in the Granite State Pro Stock Series JBH 100 held at Monadnock Speedway. (Credit: Eric LaFleche/VLF photo.)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

Barry Gray fought off multiple challenges from Matt Frahm, Tommy O’Sullivan, and Dillon Moltz to pick up his first victory of the season in the JBH 100 at Monadnock Speedway. Continue reading →

Joey Pole steals Seacoast 100 win at Lee USA

 

 

Joey Pole, Jr. is at home racing in both a Late Model and a Pro Stock where ever he races and proved it once again at the Seacoast 100 at Lee USA Speedway in NH. (Credit: Joey Pole photo)

Joey Pole, Jr. is at home racing in both a Late Model and a Pro Stock where ever he races and proved it once again at the Seacoast 100 at Lee USA Speedway in NH. (Credit: Joey Pole photo)

By Lou Modestino

Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. used a two-lap shootout to best point leader Larry Gelinas en route to grabbing his second career victory in the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS). Continue reading →