Two stops at two historic Connecticut ovals are going to play a major role in the championship battle for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Friday, the first of those stops brings drivers back the Stafford Motor Speedway for the Stafford 150, the second of three events at the half-mile this season. The NAPA Spring Sizzler, […]
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Pit Box: Doug Coby Returns Home To Stafford Looking To Pad Whelen Modified Tour Points Lead
July 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
RaceDayCT Weekend Recap
July 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It was a weekend of stories aplenty on RaceDayCT, from Connecticut to New Hampshire and back to Connecticut again. If you missed anything from the weekend, check out everything below. Perfect No More: Bryan Narducci Streak Wrecked By Steven Chapman In SK Light Mods At Thompson Rush Week: Ron Silk Wins Tri-Track Open Modified Series […]
Breaking News: Thompson Speedway Likely Going To Sunday Exclusive Schedule For 2020 Season
July 28, 2019 by 16 Comments
THOMPSON – One of the regular criticisms heard about the schedule of NASCAR short track events at Thompson Speedway is that the track doesn’t run events on a consistent day of the week. That will likely no longer be the case in 2020. Thompson Speedway general manager Terry Eames confirmed to RaceDayCT Sunday that the […]
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Headed To Iowa Speedway In 2020
July 27, 2019 by 70 Comments
For the first time ever, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will race at Iowa Speedway in 2020. The 36th season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will feature a mix of historic short tracks on the eastern seaboard before visiting central Iowa. This marks the first time in history that the unified Whelen Modified Tour […]
NASCAR Race Weekend At NHMS Fundraising Brought In More Than $161,000 For Local Nonprofits
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter and volunteer organizations combine to help children in need and New England nonprofits. LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR race weekend proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of both Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $161,000 during the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 weekend July 19-21. SCCNH, the official charity […]
Krause Family Secure Operating Wall Stadium As Track Through Next Year; Future Unclear After 2020
July 25, 2019 by 25 Comments
It’s been a busy 24 hours for Diane Krause, operator of Wall Stadium in Wall, N.J. On Wednesday a story in the Asbury Park Press of Asbury Park, N.J. reported that track ownership confirmed that the the historic race track would be closed down after the 2020 season to make way for a massive housing […]
Support The Howie Hodge Memorial Lap 80 Leader Bonus At Oswego
July 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
On Aug. 31 the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Oswego (N.Y.) Speedway for the Toyota Mod Classic 150. Aug. 31 would have marked the 80th birthday of legendary short track racing photographer Howie Hodge, who passed away in January 2017. Before her passing earlier this year, Howie’s wife Mary expressed to Carol Haynes and […]
Craig Lutz Looking To Turn Sizzler Second Place Into First Career Whelen Mod Tour Win In Stafford 150
July 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Following an impressive runner-up finish in the NAPA Spring Sizzler® earlier this season, Long Island driver Craig Lutz is looking forward to returning to Stafford for the August 2nd NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Stafford 150. Lutz, driver of the #46 Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet, heads into the Stafford 150 with a streak of 7 consecutive top-10 […]
Report: Owners Say Wall Stadium To Close Following 2020 Racing Season
July 24, 2019 by 31 Comments
According to a report Wednesday in the Asbury Park Press of Asbury Park, New Jersey, the historic Wall Stadium in Wall, N.J. will close following the 2020 racing season. The paper reports that the nearly 70-year old facility will be replaced by a development of nearly 350 homes. “The majority of the sprawling tract, deemed […]
Picture This: Fran Lawlor’s Gallery From Saturday At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
July 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
LOUDON, N.H. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified returned to New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday for the running of the Eastern Propane & Oil 100. In the end it was Ron Silk and his Kevin Stuart Motorsports team celebrating victory after NASCAR was forced to end the race after 107 laps. RaceDayCT photographer Fran Lawlor was […]
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