(Press release from New England Supermodified Series)
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.
NEBSMS will be kicking the season off at Oxford Plains Speedway in their first event for Super Modifieds since 2014 and also returning the night before the 49th Oxford 250 in late August. While White Mountain Motorsports Park is not known for Super Modified Racing and Thunder Road International Speedbowl has never had a Big Block Super race NEBSMS will run twice at both the beloved quarter miles. Look for track records to fall as both tracks could feature sub ten second lap times.
For those looking for races a little further south Seekonk Speedway will host a midweek special August 24th for the Boston Louie Memorial. Jon McKennedy picked up the victory over Ben Sietz last season and should be poised for another great battle this year with a great field of drivers.
Not to be forgotten NEBSMS will also be on the card for World Series Weekend at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Big Block Super’s have a lot of history at Thompson with legendary Winners like Bentley Warren and Richie Evans. Current NEBSMS own registered Drivers Russ Wood, Rob Summers, Ben Sietz and Jon McKennedy have also picked up big Super Modified Victories at Thompson in more recent history. Over the last three Big Block Super races at Thompson an average of 22 cars were in attendance for the Marquee event. We are anticipating to surpass that number in 2022.
Additionally, as a bonus for fans half of the NEBSMS events are in combination with the Pro All Star Series. Giving spectators a fantastic mix of Super Modified Racing and Super Late Model racing at a great ticket value. We are extremely excited for our inaugural season and growing Big Block Super Modified Racing. See the schedule below or pick up a copy at the Northeast Motorsports Expo January 7th-9th at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, ME and check out Rob Summers #5 Big Block Super Modified on display.
NEBSMS Schedule
Saturday May 7 – Oxford Plains Speedway
Sunday May 15 – White Mountain Motorsports Park
Friday June 10 – Thunder Road International Speedbowl
Friday July 15 – White Mountain Motorsports Park
Wednesday August 24 – Seekonk Speedway
Saturday August 27 – Oxford Plains Speedway (Oxford 250 Weekend)
Friday September 30 – Thunder Road International Speedbowl (Milk Bowl Weekend)
Saturday October 8 – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (Sunoco World Series Weekend)
(Two additional events to be announced by Feb. 1)
Hmmm….short solid schedule with tracks all owned or operated by PASS/ACT, with exception to Seekonk. Seems as if they are slowly taking over the short track scene here in New England, and I mean that in a great way!! Who wouldn’t want to see these 3 series run together!!
Can’t wait to not just see them! You can actually feel them vibrate the earth! The best racing around the Northeast!
ISMA vs NEBSMS Year 1
Total Number of Events
ISMA 12
NEBSMS 8
Total Tracks Holding Events
ISMA 8
NEBSMS 5
Regional Split
ISMA-Western NY,PA and Midwest 8,NE 4
NEBSMS –All New England
Tracks Supporting Recent Super Mod Events
ISMA-12
NEBSMS -0
Events at Tracks ½ Mile or More
ISMA-6
NEBSMS-1
When are they finally going to put starters in them?