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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 →

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 →

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 →

Ramstrom eyes PASS South Super Late Model Mason-Dixon Meltdown on Sat. Nov. 15

Derek Ramstrom hopes to take the Southern National winners trophy in Kenly, SC home to Worcester, MA (Credit: GSPSS photo)

Derek Ramstrom hopes to take the Southern National winners trophy in Kenly, SC home to Worcester, MA (Credit: GSPSS photo)

By Lou Modestino

As has been customary for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model division, the season will once again conclude with the running of the 9th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown on Saturday, November 15 at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC. Some of the best short trackers from Canada to Florida are busily preparing their machines for what will be, for many of them, the final race of a long campaign. One driver looking to cap off a pretty stellar 2014 season is Worcester, Massachusetts’s native Derek Ramstrom. 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 →

Tommy Barrett, Jr. takes the 10 grand at Seekonk

 

 

Young Tommy Barrett, Jr. of Millis managed to take home the 10 G's for winning the hard fought 100 lap Modified Open at Seekonk Speedway. (Credit: Tom Barrett photo)

Young Tommy Barrett, Jr. of Millis managed to take home the 10 G’s for winning the hard fought 100 lap Modified Open at Seekonk Speedway. (Credit: Tom Barrett photo)

By Lou Modestino

Open Wheel Wednesday at the Seekonk Speedway had one of the largest crowds in a long time turn out for the $10,000 to win Modified Open. Continue reading →

Masse dominates VMRS 100 at Seekonk

By Lou Modestino

Steven Masse, of Bellingham, Massachusetts passed race leader Anthony Nocella, of Woburn, Massachusetts, on lap 9, and went on to win the Valenti Modified Racing Series sanctioned 100-lap feature race Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, Massachusetts. Continue reading →

VMRS rolls into Seekonk on Saturday, June 7,

 

Home track driver Todd Annarummo can't ever be counted out when he races at Seekonk. (Credit: Enterprisenews.com photo)

Home track driver Todd Annarummo can’t ever be counted out when he races at Seekonk. (Credit: Enterprisenews.com photo)

By Lou Modestino

The Valenti Modified Racing Series rolls into Seekonk Speedway this Saturday, June 7, for the second of three scheduled races at the famed oval and the early points battle continues. Continue reading →