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NEAR hosts the 17th Annual HOF Induction Class of 2014

The late Bob Tasca, Sr. a nationally known Ford dealer and drag racing pioneer from Cranston, RI was inducted into the NEAR HOF Class of 2014. Credit: Tasca Family collection.)

The late Bob Tasca, Sr., a nationally known Ford dealer and drag racing pioneer from Cranston, RI, was inducted into the NEAR HOF Class of 2014. Credit: Tasca Family collection.)

By Lou Modestino

On Sunday, November 16th, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 17th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Conducted at Manelley’s Banquet Hall in South Windsor, CT., the HOF celebrates literally hundreds of feature victories, championships, and untold contributions to the sport of auto racing within the New England region. Instituted in 1998, the HOF now boasts membership of well-over 100 deserving individuals. 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. takes second career Granite State Pro Stock Series checkered flag at Star Speedway

NH driver Wayne Halliwell, Jr. is always capable of winning a Pro Stock race when he races with the Granite State Pro Stock Series. (Credit:: GSPSS photo

NH driver Wayne Halliwell, Jr. is always capable of winning a Pro Stock race when he races with the Granite State Pro Stock Series. (Credit:: GSPSS photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

Wayne Helliwell, Jr. recorded his second career Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) win at Star Speedway in the Star 100 by surviving a green-white-checkered finish. Continue reading →

Granite State Pro Stock Series moves to Star Speedway on Saturday, June 28

Lou Modestino

Larry Gelinas is firing on all cylinders to begin the 2014 season, and looks to keep the pressure on as the Granite State Pro Stock Series head to Star Speedway June 28. Continue reading →

Kyle Welch takes his first ACT Tour win at Riverside Speedway

By Lou Modestino

Kyle Welch of Newport, NH earned his first career American Canadian Tour win at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH on Saturday, June 7. Welch inherited the win after apparent winner Eddie MacDonald was penalized for a post race tech infraction. MacDonald was penalized to the last car on the lead lap in 11th place. Continue reading →