On Tap: Making The Rounds For Some Special Events

Remember, don’t say the R-word, whatever you do, don’t say the R-word.

This weekend’s local racing schedule definitely packs some thunder.

Anyone storming through the local race scene Thursday through Saturday will get special events at all three state short tracks.

All dependent on how nice the weathermen will be of course. Who knows.

Thursday

What: Valenti Modified Racing Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Racing

Where: Thompson International Speedway

Schedule: 75-lap Valenti Modified Racing Series, 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 25-lap Late Models, 20-lap SK Light Modifieds, 20-lap Limited Sportsman, 20-lap Thompson Modified and 15-lap Mini Stock

Info: The Valenti Modified Racing Series returns to Thompson for the second time this season. Current series points leader Rowan Pennink won in the division’s first visit to Thompson this year on May 20. For more information check the Thompson Speedway website.

Friday

What: CarQuest SK 150 Night and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Racing

Where: Stafford Motor Speedway

Schedule: Twin 75-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock.

Info: After getting rained out last week, the SK Modifieds take center stage with 150 laps of racing over two feature events Friday. For more information check the Stafford Speedway website.

Saturday

What: Nostalgia Night, NEMA and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Racing

Where: The Waterford Speedbowl

Schedule: 35-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 25-lap Street Stock, 25-lap Mini Stock, 37-lap NEMA and 37-lap NEMA Lite

Info: Nostalgia Night brings an annual celebration of years gone by in racing to the Speedbowl along with the Northeastern Midget Association for their Shane Hammond Memorial Event. For more information check the Waterford Speedbowl website.

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