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Eddie MacDonald wins the Fall Brawl at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH

Eddie MacDonald managed to win a late season Late Model race at Riverside Speedway's Fall Brawl in Groveton, NH. (Credit: Riverside Speedway photo)

Eddie MacDonald took another win in a late season Late Model race at Riverside Speedway’s Fall Brawl in Groveton, NH. (Credit: Riverside Speedway photo)

By Lou Modestino

Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, MA won the Fall Brawl final event at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH. MacDonald started in third and stayed near the front all race, claiming victory. Hometown driver Luke Shannon took home second and Brad Babb took home third. Early in the morning fans noticed that the 15vt that Babb was driving was sporting the new name of the speedway on his rear quarter panel; Speedway 51. 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 →

Wayne Helliwell, Jr. claimed the 6th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational at NHMS

Wayne Helliwell, Jr. held onto the lead in until darkness in the ACT Bond Auto Invitational at NHMS (Credit: Matt Wienarsz photo)


Wayne Helliwell, Jr. held onto the lead until darkness in the ACT Bond Auto Invitational at NHMS (Credit: Matt Wienarsz photo)

By Lou Modestino

Two-time American Canadian Tour Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr. claimed the win in the 6th annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH on Saturday, September 20. The race was called complete on lap 44 due to darkness. 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 →

NEMA Midgets to perform at Star Speedway this Saturday night, August 23.

 

 

Russ Stoehr over his NEMA career has amassed some 10 features at the Star Speedway in Epping, NH. Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

Russ Stoehr of Bridgewater over his NEMA career has amassed some 10 features at the Star Speedway in Epping, NH. (Credit: NEMA Midget photo)

By Lou Modestino

The Northeastern Midget Association heads to the famed Star Speedway in Epping, NH on Saturday night. It has been a favorite stop for the midgets since the 60’s, in fact Star has hosted more NEMA events than any other facility. Continue reading →

Granite State Pro Stocks will be in action at Star Speedway this Saturday, August 15

Larry Gelinas goes into Star Speedway on Saturday night with a 128 point edge over his nearest rival. (Credit: Granite State Pro Stocks Series photo)

Larry Gelinas goes into Star Speedway on Saturday night with a 28 point edge over his nearest rival. (Credit: Granite State Pro Stocks Series photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

The Granite State Pro Stock Series’ (GSPSS) championship is heating up as the tour heads back to Star Speedway this Saturday, August 16, for the GSPSS 100. 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 →

Cugni and Zych score Angelillo Memorial wins at Waterford

Danni Cugni of Marshfield made it to victory lane in the Wings and Wheels NEMA Lites feature at Waterford Speedbowl. Credit: NEMA photo.)

Danni Cugni of Marshfield made it to victory lane in the Wings and Wheels NEMA Lites feature at Waterford Speedbowl. Credit: NEMA photo.)

By Lou Modestino

Reigning NEMA champion John Zych was starting to worry that he hadn’t visited victory lane in 2014. A couple of podium finishes was all he could muster more than halfway through the schedule. That stress was relieved Saturday night when Zych of Mendon, MA won the Angelillo Memorial at the Waterford Speedbowl.

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Santos gets the biggest Modified win of his career at NHMS’ Sunoco 100

 

 

Bobby Santos, III of Franklin scored his biggest NASCAR Modified win at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH when he won the hotly contested Sunoco 100. Credit: NASCAR HomeTracks photo)

Bobby Santos, III of Franklin scored his biggest NASCAR Modified win at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH when he won the hotly contested Sunoco 100. Credit: NASCAR HomeTracks photo)

By Lou Modestino

Bobby Santos entered the Sunoco 100 looking for a little extra magic to change his fortunes at the “Magic Mile.” He waited until the final lap, but he got it. Continue reading →

Eddie MacDonald gets a shot at a NASCAR Sprint Cup ride at NHMS on July 13

 

Eddie MacDonald has been successful in ProStocks, ACT Late Models and NASCAR K&N East

Eddie MacDonald has been successful in ProStocks, ACT Late Models and NASCAR K&N East

By Lou Modestino

Local racing legend Eddie MacDonald from Rowley, Mass. will drive the #32 Go FAS Racing Ford Fusion owned by fellow New Englanders Archie St. Hilaire from Old Orchard Beach, Maine and long-time NASCAR crew chief Frank Stoddard from No. Haverhill, N.H. Completing the all-NE team is Michael Alden, President and CEO of Blue Vase Marketing based in Beverly, Mass, as the primary sponsor aboard the Go FAS Racing entry in the Camping World Sales 301 NASCAR Sprint Cup , Blurace at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 13. Continue reading →