Mother Nature isn’t quite ready to see cars on the track in Connecticut. Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park officials announced on Friday that the Test and Tune session originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23, has been postponed until next Saturday, March 30. With rain, and possibly even snow, scheduled to roll through the area overnight, Thompson […]
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Jimmy Blewett Having Early Success With Gershow Motorsports On Whelen Mod Tour
March 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
Though they are just six races in, the combination between Jimmy Blewett and Gershow Motorsports seems to be paying dividends for both sides. Blewett, a veteran of racing on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, teamed with the Gershow team over the offseason. Joe Bertuccio — another modified veteran that is well known in the garage […]
Wayne Burroughs Jr. Ready For New Venture At Thompson Speedway In 2019
March 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
THOMPSON, Conn. – It’s time to make a move. After multiple years in the Mini Stock division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, former champion Wayne Burroughs Jr. is taking a leap to the newly-formed SK Light Modified class at Thompson this season. Burroughs, a two-time Mini Stock champion, sold the car he was so successful […]
Sugarcoat Police Takeover Doing No Favors Whatsoever For Growing Short Track Racing
March 18, 2019 by 41 Comments
This is not going to be a popular column. It’s depressing that I know that and feel the need to state that in a preface here, but sadly that’s the state of short track racing in 2019. It’s not going to be a popular column because I’m going to point out something negative. I can […]
Prizes Galore Up For Grabs At RaceDayCT Race Season Kickoff Party Sunday
March 18, 2019 by 2 Comments
Looking for tickets to see the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in action at New Hampshire Motor in 2019? What about seeing the division on track at Thompson Speedway? Or would you like a ride around Stafford Motor Speedway at speed riding shotgun in a two-seater Modified? Well here’s your opportunity to get some of those […]
“Beat The Pro’s” New England Racing Fuel Short Track Fantasy Pick ‘Em Contest Coming This Season
March 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Ready to go head to head to prove your prowess of Connecticut short track racing knowledge? In 2019 we will launch the inaugural Beat The Pro’s New England Racing Fuel Fantasy Pick ‘Em contest at RaceDayCT. The New England Racing Fuel Fantasy Pick ‘Em Contest will take place each week of the 2019 season and […]
William Wall Ready To Chase Second Thompson Speedway Late Model Title
March 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With his diverse background in racing, it should come as no surprise that William Wall seems to have found a knack for Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Wall has driven cars from dirt to asphalt, spanning from quarter-midgets, the NEMA Midgets, Thompson’s Limited Sportsman and even most recently in Thompson’s competitive Late Model division. In 2016, […]
Chris Williams Joins Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park As Race Director
March 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
After countless years in the sport, in various different roles, Chris Williams will join Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park as NASCAR Race Director in 2019. Williams has done just about everything in the sport of auto racing – from sitting behind the wheel himself in the Mini Stock division all the way to being the Saturday […]
Whelen Modified Tour Pit Box: Justin Bonsignore Begins Title Defense At Myrtle Beach Speedway
March 11, 2019 by 23 Comments
The 35th season of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competition begins on Saturday at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Drivers will head to South Carolina to begin the championship points schedule for the third consecutive season, and in the prior two, tire conservation has been key to success at the gritty .538-mile oval. The Performance Plus 150 presented […]
Unmuffled Episode 48 – Featuring Justin Bonsignore, Jamie Tomaino And Jimmy Wilson
March 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s a week to focus on J’s of the Whelen Modified Tour, Justin, Jamie and Jimmy. On this week’s edition of Unmuffled we welcome reigning NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore. We also talk with former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Jamie Tomaino, who will be on the roster for the series opening event […]
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