When it comes to Modified racing in 2024, the hottest name around has been reigning NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ron Silk. But as far as who has been the biggest newsmaker in Modified racing this season, the 41-year old Silk has been getting a run for his money from a 16-year old third-generation Modified […]
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Brookside Equipment Southern New England ACT Triple Crown Ready For Seekonk Opener
May 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The much-anticipated Brookside Equipment Sales Southern New England Triple Crown is ready to start in a big way at Seekonk Speedway in just over one week. Three marquee events make up the Brookside Equipment Sales Triple Crown this summer at two of the region’s most iconic settings, all with nearly $100,000 in purse money, contingency […]
Exclusive Interview With Ryan Preece Following Stewart-Haas Racing Shutdown Announcement
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday it was announced that Stewart-Haas Racing would be shutting down following the 2024 season. Berlin native and Modified racing veteran Ryan Preece is one four drivers in the Stewart-Haas Racing Cup Series stable. RaceDayCT spoke exclusively with Ryan today about the announcement and his outlook. “I’ve always been the type of person that […]
Former NHMS Executive VP And General Manager Jerry Gappens Passes
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Officials at Eldora Speedway announced Wednesday that the track’s general manager, Jerry Gappens, passed away. Gappens was 63. Gappens oversaw operations of New Hampshire Motor Speedway as the track’s executive vice-president and general manager from 2008 to 2015. The announcement from Eldora Speedway is below: On behalf of the Gappens family, Eldora Speedway sadly shares […]
Justin Bonsignore Ready For Whelen Modified Tour Seekonk Speedway Showdown
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
J&R Precast 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Set For Saturday, June 1 Justin Bonsignore and the Ken Massa Motorsports team are preparing for battle at Seekonk Speedway in Massachusetts this Saturday night, June 1. Bonsignore will drive the No. 51 Phoenix Communications Inc. machine in the J&R Precast 150, the sixth race of […]
Bubba 150 Bonus Money Nearing $15K For June 8 At Riverhead; $5K Winner Bonus From Family Of Bob “Bubba” Patanjo
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Freese of Oval Speed Unlimited announced Tuesday a bonus money program for the 5th annual Bubba 150 June 8th at Riverhead Raceway that is nearing $15,000. The NASCAR Tour Type Modified event is held annually in memory of Bob “Bubba” Patanjo, longtime team member for four-time NASCAR Modified champion Bill Park who passed suddenly in […]
Mini Late Models Prepare For Likely Invasion For Saturday’s $1,000-To-Win Special At White Mountain
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
After a spectacular Memorial Day weekend, Thunder is ready to return to the Mountains this Saturday, June 1, headlined by the $1,000-to-Win Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Model Special! The 50-lap special event is sure to attract some of the top four-cylinder talent from across New England to New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track this Saturday night […]
Pit Box: Seekonk Speedway Welcomes Whelen Modified Tour For J&R Precast 150 Saturday
May 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
For just the 12th time in the history of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the series on Saturday night will visit Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway for the running of the J&R Precast 150. Seekonk first welcomed the Modified Tour in 1987, when the legendary Reggie Ruggiero outlasted Jimmy Spencer in a 200-lap battle. The Tour returned to […]
Picture This: Fran Lawlor Gallery From Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series At Thunder Road
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
BARRE, VT – The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series made its return to Thunder Road International Speedbowl on Sunday for the Granite City 100. When the day it was over it was Stephen Kopcik celebrating his first series victory. RaceDayCT’s Fran Lawlor was at the track all day for the action. Check out his gallery below.
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