Calvo Family Ready To Put Father-Son Tandem On Track In Stafford Street Stocks
Last year Berlin teenager Sam Calvo made his debut in the Street Stock division, running nine events on the year. Calvo became the second generation of his family to hit the track at Stafford, following in the footsteps of his dad Sal who raced in Stafford’s Late Model division in the early 1990’s. Now the […]
Strong Lineup Of Vendors Set For Autoparts Swap ‘N Sell
For over four decades, Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell has been the venue of choice for off-season buying and selling for all motorsports disciplines – from classics, customs and imports to all divisions of asphalt and dirt auto racing to general enthusiasts. Wholesalers, retailers, and independent sellers will be on hand for Auto Parts Swap […]
All In: Chris Meyer Looking To Grab 2022 Stafford Street Stock Title Before Departing Division
Chris Meyer calls the 2022 season at Stafford Speedway: “An all or nothing season for us.” After more than a decade of competing regularly at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl and Thompson Speedway Meyer made the move to Stafford for the 2020 season. He has finished second in the Street Stock standings the last two seasons […]
Caution Free: Dave Sapienza Not Changing For Anybody On The Whelen Modified Tour
In the world of professional motorsports in 2022 most drivers walk a tightrope when it comes to being careful about saying or doing the wrong things and possibly losing opportunities because of that. When it comes to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Dave Sapienza, the Long Island driver rarely worries about the trouble he might […]
Postcards From The Chili Bowl Day Seven: Heartbreaker
When it comes to Dirt Midget racing in the United States the granddaddy of events is the annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pawcatuck driver Jacob Perry had originally planned to head to the event as a crew member for Kenney Johnson Motorsports, but then ended up landing a […]
Dave Sapienza, Chris Meyer, Sal Calvo And Sam Calvo On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 117 of Unmuffled we catch up with veteran Modified driver, the always colorful, Dave Sapienza. We also check in with Stafford Speedway Street Stock championship contender Chris Meyer. We talk with Stafford Speedway Street Stock division father-son combination Sal Calvo and Sam Calvo about their big plans for 2022. And in our wildcard […]
Postcards From The Chili Bowl Day Six: Sliding Into The Big Day
When it comes to Dirt Midget racing in the United States the granddaddy of events is the annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pawcatuck driver Jacob Perry had originally planned to head to the event as a crew member for Kenney Johnson Motorsports, but then ended up landing a […]
Cash In: Coastal 181 Hosting Contest To Celebrate Photo Of The Day Milestone
For the next month Coastal 181 will be hosting a special contest to celebrate reaching 3,000 entries on their Photo of the Day section of their website. Read the below from Coastal 181 about the Photo of the Day feature and how to enter the contest. There’s a racing enthusiast’s treasure that’s been growing for […]
Postcards From The Chili Bowl Day Five: Rest And Repair
When it comes to Dirt Midget racing in the United States the granddaddy of events is the annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pawcatuck driver Jacob Perry had originally planned to head to the event as a crew member for Kenney Johnson Motorsports, but then ended up landing a […]
Bradley Saucier And Charlie Sanborn III From The Black Flagged Podcast On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 116 of Unmuffled we take a deep dive in with Bradley Saucier and Charlie Sanborn III, the voices behind the wildly popular Black Flagged Podcast. We also go freestyle with some storytime action on my history in motorsports and some talk about my one feature win in short track racing. We also check […]
Ryan Preece In Busch Light Clash At LA Coliseum; To Make NASCAR Cup Series Starts For Rick Ware Racing
(Press release from Rick Ware Racing) NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Ryan Preece will compete in multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022 for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) as a part of the team’s alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). Preece’s first race behind the wheel of the No. 15 Ford Mustang will be the inaugural […]
Postcards From The Chili Bowl Day Four: Life Comes At Ya Fast
When it comes to Dirt Midget racing in the United States the granddaddy of events is the annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pawcatuck driver Jacob Perry had originally planned to head to the event as a crew member for Kenney Johnson Motorsports, but then ended up landing a […]
Community Received More Than Just The Gift Of Lights At NHMS
The New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities and the Loudon Food Pantry received donations during the 11th annual Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. LOUDON, N.H. – Two local nonprofits experienced true holiday spirit, each benefitting from the generosity of those who attended Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). The 11th annual event, which […]
Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell Is A Must For All Auto Enthusiasts
Show Set for Jan 22&23 at Eastern States Exposition For over 40 years, Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell has been a mainstay for the automotive community. Whether it’s as old school as a current restoration project or as contemporary as the latest in performance technology, automotive enthusiasts will find the right parts, at the right price, right at […]
White Mountain Renames Trucks As Kids Division
White Mountain Motorsports Park has renamed the Dads 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Trucks to the Kids Division for the 2022 season. The change was made to reflect that the track now allows cars to compete alongside the trucks. The rules for the Kids Division will remain the same as previously announced. The youth […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Test At Daytona: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Happy To Participate
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Only a week away from formally being enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent Tuesday and Wednesday testing the Next Gen race cars at Daytona International Speedway for his former team, Hendrick Motorsports. Earnhardt, 46, drove the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet normally […]
Postcards From The Chili Bowl Day Three: It’s A Zoo Up In Here
When it comes to Dirt Midget racing in the United States the granddaddy of events is the annual Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pawcatuck driver Jacob Perry had originally planned to head to the event as a crew member for Kenney Johnson Motorsports, but then ended up landing a […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Test At Daytona: Learning A Lot From Day One At The Big Track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – About midway through Tuesday’s first Next Gen Test session at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR had the teams “grid up” and do a mock race run. The 17 cars participating all lined up and ran a flawless, but exciting 10-lap sprint session together. Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Todd Gilliland […]
Taking The Restrictor Plate Off: Get A Listen To The Newly Formatted Unmuffled For Free
It’s a new year and it means time for some change when it comes to the Unmuffled podcast. We’re introducing a format change for 2022 for the Unmuffled podcast that kind of modifies the rulebook I guess. Let’s just say we’re taking the restrictor plate off the Red Dragon to give it a little more […]
NASCAR weekends each year turn the sleepy hamlet of Loudon, N.H. into a booming race town, with upwards of 100,000 people descending on the facility. But the doors at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are open a lot more than two weeks a year. Keep up with the Up To Speed At New Hampshire Motor Speedway section on RaceDayCT and see a lot more about what goes on the rest of the year at the big track in Loudon. Beyond the big NASCAR …
Tickets For 50th Running Of Spring Sizzler At Stafford On Sale; Limited Edition Shirt Available With Purchase
Tickets for the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® and the NAPA Auto Parts Duel qualifying events are now available …
Thunder Road And FloRacing Continuing Partnership For 2022 Season
Thunder Road and FloRacing officials have confirmed that their live streaming partnership to bring fans worldwide the excitement of Central Vermont …
Ben Dodge And Matt Swanson On The Latest Edition Of Unmuffled
On Episode 115 of Unmuffled we catch up with legendary New England short track racing personality Ben Dodge to talk about all things short track …
Caution Free: Dave Sapienza Not Changing For Anybody On The Whelen Modified Tour
In the world of professional motorsports in 2022 most drivers walk a tightrope when it comes to being careful about saying or doing the wrong things and possibly losing opportunities because of that. When it comes to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Dave Sapienza, the Long Island driver rarely worries about the trouble he might […]
Caution Free: Dave Sapienza Not Changing For Anybody On The Whelen Modified Tour
In the world of professional motorsports in 2022 most drivers walk a tightrope when it comes to being careful about saying or doing the wrong things and possibly losing opportunities because of that. When it comes to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Dave Sapienza, the Long Island driver rarely worries about the trouble he might […]
Seven Division Line-Up Set For Second Northeast Classic At NHMS; Modified Racing Series Added To Card
Purse Increases, Addition of MRS Highlight 2022 Edition American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have announced the division line-up for the 2nd Annual Northeast Classic at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on Saturday, April 16. Seven of the top series and open competition classes in the region will do battle […]
Calvo Family Ready To Put Father-Son Tandem On Track In Stafford Street Stocks
Last year Berlin teenager Sam Calvo made his debut in the Street Stock division, running nine events on the year. Calvo became the second generation of his family to hit the track at Stafford, following in the footsteps of his dad Sal who raced in Stafford’s Late Model division in the early 1990’s. Now the […]
Dave Sapienza, Chris Meyer, Sal Calvo And Sam Calvo On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 117 of Unmuffled we catch up with veteran Modified driver, the always colorful, Dave Sapienza. We also check in with Stafford Speedway Street Stock championship contender Chris Meyer. We talk with Stafford Speedway Street Stock division father-son combination Sal Calvo and Sam Calvo about their big plans for 2022. And in our wildcard […]
Ryan Preece And Marcello Rufrano On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 114 of Unmuffled we catch up with Ryan Preece fresh off this morning’s big announcement of his deal for 2022 with Stewart-Haas Racing. We’ll also talk with Marcello Rufrano as he prepares to head to New Smryna to kick off his 2022 season. And we’re changing things up a little bit for 2022 […]
Dave Sapienza, Chris Meyer, Sal Calvo And Sam Calvo On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 117 of Unmuffled we catch up with veteran Modified driver, the always colorful, Dave Sapienza. We also check in with Stafford Speedway Street Stock championship contender Chris Meyer. We talk with Stafford Speedway Street Stock division father-son combination Sal Calvo and Sam Calvo about their big plans for 2022. And in our wildcard […]
Dave Sapienza, Chris Meyer, Sal Calvo And Sam Calvo On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 117 of Unmuffled we catch up with veteran Modified driver, the always colorful, Dave Sapienza. We also check in with Stafford Speedway Street Stock championship contender Chris Meyer. We talk with Stafford Speedway Street Stock division father-son combination Sal Calvo and Sam Calvo about their big plans for 2022. And in our wildcard […]
Lime Rock Park Tickets To Go On Sale November 15
With the North American 2021 motorsports season heading to the checkered flag, fans can get a head start on 2022 by purchasing tickets for another exciting season of competition at Lime Rock Park. The Connecticut facility will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a strong roster of events returning in 2022. Tickets will go on sale […]
NE Big-Block Super Modified Series Releases Schedule For Inaugural Season
The NE Big-Block Super Modified Series has received a plethora of support from not only New England but from across New York, Pennsylvania and Canada. The cost saving measures and general excitement have enticed 16 teams to purchase a series license and a large amount to commit to the entire schedule for the inaugural season. […]
NASCAR Chief Steve Phelps Says Sport Is Building On Encouraging Resurgance
AVONDALE, Ariz. – NASCAR president Steve Phelps stuck to his guns. In his first state-of-the-sport press conference after taking office in 2018, Phelps acknowledged that NASCAR racing faced significant headwinds but proclaimed, “I do believe as we head into 2019 that our best days are ahead.” The 2021 season has given Phelps no reason to […]
A Thank You For Supporting Motorsports Coverage Through RaceDayCT
The 2022 season will mark 11 years of racing coverage from RaceDayCT. As we embark on our 11th season we’d like to recognize and offer our thanks to the local drivers, team owners, track operators and series operators listed below who – through our RaceDayCT Insider program – help support the efforts of RaceDayCT to […]
Jake Trainor Sweeps Waterford NEMA Finale Weekend, Gets Lites Championship; Randy Cabral NEMA Champion
One of the Northeast’s most promising up & coming young talents, Jake Trainor, topped off a dream season, winning the NEMA Lites Championship, and taking down both the NEMA and Lites victories at the New-London Waterford Speedbowl this past Saturday evening. Randy Cabral finished 4th in the NEMA feature, good enough for him to capture his 8th championship, […]
Granite State Pro Stock Series Releases 2022 Schedule
Granite State Pro Stock Series officials announced on Friday nine confirmed races for the 2022 season. The confirmed schedule includes races at six different tracks – all in the state of New Hampshire – including two big money main events that will take place in the heat of the summer. The nine-race schedule may be […]
Ryan Preece In Busch Light Clash At LA Coliseum; To Make NASCAR Cup Series Starts For Rick Ware Racing
(Press release from Rick Ware Racing) NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Ryan Preece will compete in multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022 for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) as a part of the team’s alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). Preece’s first race behind the wheel of the No. 15 Ford Mustang will be the inaugural […]
Ryan Preece Finds New Home At Stewart-Haas Racing; So What’s Next For Modified Racing?
It was announced Thursday morning that former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ryan Preece will take on a multi-faceted role at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2022. “A lot like everything in my career, it’s just one puzzle piece led to the next. It’s a great opportunity for myself to work with Stewart-Haas and Ford Performance and […]
Ryan Preece Finds New Home At Stewart-Haas Racing; So What’s Next For Modified Racing?
It was announced Thursday morning that former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ryan Preece will take on a multi-faceted role at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2022. “A lot like everything in my career, it’s just one puzzle piece led to the next. It’s a great opportunity for myself to work with Stewart-Haas and Ford Performance and […]
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