With a forecast calling for likely storms throughout the afternoon and evening, Stafford Motor Speedway management made the decision to call of Friday’s racing card at the track. Track officials announced the fireworks show scheduled as part of the racing card for tonight will be rescheduled for July 29. The special Senior Champ kart event […]
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Ronnie Williams Enjoying 2016 SK Mod Season at Stafford; Ready For First Feature Win
June 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
(Press Release from Stafford Motor Speedway) Last season in Stafford Speedway’s SK Modified® division, Ellington native Ronnie Williams tied Rowan Pennink for the most wins during the year grabbing an impressive 6. Fast forward to July 2016 and Williams has yet to drive his #59 Advice One / Tick Free Organic Tick Control machine to […]
Jeff Baral Closing On SK Modified Win After 5-Year Absence From Full-Time Competition
June 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
(Press Release from Stafford Motor Speedway) For Stafford SK Modified® driver Jeff Baral, the 2016 season marks his first full-time season in the division since 2010. Despite only running a handful of races between the 2011 and 2015 seasons, Baral and the #18 National Sign Corporation crew have racked up 4 top-10 finishes through the […]
Speedbowl Champ Paul Buzel Entered To Run NAPA SK 5K At Stafford Motor Speedway
June 30, 2016 by 18 Comments
(Press Release from Stafford Motor Speedway) After 3 years running at the 1/3 of a mile Waterford Speedbowl, 2015 SK Light Champion Paul Buzel has decided to make his way North to Stafford Speedway for the 3rd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5K. With limited experience in the Bill Gaston owned modified Buzel is excited […]
On Tap Presented By Ric’s Place: Fireworks At Stafford; Twin Late Model Night At Waterford
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On Tap: Presented By Ric’s Place — Where: Stafford Motor Speedway What: NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly card When: Friday Schedule: 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 20-lap Limited Late Model, 15-lap DARE Stock and 25-lap Senior Champ Kart. Grandstands open: 5:15 p.m; Qualifying: 6:15 p.m; Features: 7:15 p.m. […]
Kevin Gambacorta Wins The New England Racing Fuel Support Performer Of The Week Award
June 29, 2016 by 1 Comment
Once and for all was a week maker on June 17 when Kevin Gambacorta scored his first Late Model division victory at Stafford Motor Speedway. But twice was very nice when the Ellington driver made it two consecutive wins after four years of waiting for victory No. 1. And this week Gambacorta has scored another […]
Stafford Speedway Receives First SK Modified Entries For NAPA SK 5k Gambler’s Challenge
June 28, 2016 by 4 Comments
(Press Release from Stafford Motor Speedway) The NAPA Auto Parts Gamblers Challenge presented by Dunleavy Truck and Trailer is back in 2016. After paying out an impressive bonus of nearly $8,000 in 2015, the challenge will once again consist of drivers paying $100 to enter with a dollar for dollar match provided by Doug Dunleavey […]
Fiery Competitors: Looking Back On Burning Moment In Ted Christopher / Bo Gunning Rivalry
June 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
One thread of the fabric that is the history of SK Modified racing at Connecticut’s short tracks is the long simmering rivalry between Ted Christopher and Bo Gunning. With Gunning returning to competition this year in an SK Modified at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, the history of that rivalry has been much talked about of […]
Vote Now For The New England Racing Fuel Support Performer Of The Week Award (June 24-25)
June 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
It’s time for you the fans to make the big decision. Each week during the 2016 racing season the New England Racing Fuel RaceDayCT Support Performer of the Week will be chosen from among drivers competing in events in one of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly support divisions (divisions below the SK Modifieds) at […]
Double Down: Ted Christopher Grabs Valenti Modified Racing Series Event At Stafford
June 24, 2016 by 12 Comments
STAFFORD – On Friday evening Ted Christopher scored an emotional milestone victory in the 44-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified feature at Stafford Motor Speedway. Christopher carried the momentum right on the through the evening, in dramatic style. Christopher, of Plainville, lost the lead late and then rallied right back to win the 80-lap […]
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