THOMPSON – Corey Barry promised Tony Membrino Jr. some fun in the SK Light Modified feature Saturday at Thompson Speedway. Barry kept that promise. Membrino, of Berlin, held off a hard charge from Barry in the final corner to win the 20-lap SK Light Modified feature at Thompson Saturday. Barry, of Plainfield, was second. Vin […]
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Moonlight Madness: Tony Membrino Jr. Grabs Hard Fought SK Light Mod Win At Thompson
July 9, 2016 by 18 Comments
For The Fans Night Provides The Most Bang For The Buck For Racing Fans At Thompson
July 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
(Press Release from Thompson Speedway) Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) will have a busy night of racing on Saturday, July 9 as six divisions take to the track including Thompson’s four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, the Lite Modifieds and the North East Mini Stock Tour. Not only will this be the only weekend night […]
On Tap Presented By Ric’s Place: SK 5K Back At Stafford; Fan Celebration At Thompson
July 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On Tap: Presented By Ric’s Place — Where: Stafford Motor Speedway What: NAPA SK 5K and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series When: Friday Schedule: NAPA SK 5K (laps to be determined by fan vote), 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock. Grandstands open: 5:15 p.m; Qualifying: 6:15 p.m; Features: Immediately […]
Thompson Speedway To Honor Women Of Motorsports On July 9
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Press Release from Thompson Speedway) NASCAR racing returns to the high-banked oval at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) for the only weekend night race of the summer on Saturday, July 9. In addition to featuring six thrilling divisions of racing, For the Fans Night will also include a special recognition for the women who help […]
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 […]
New England Racing Hall Of Fame Modified Team Owner Mario Fiore Passes
June 23, 2016 by 10 Comments
Former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship team owner and New England Racing Hall of Fame member Mario Fiore passed away Thursday of an undisclosed illness. Fiore was 65 years old. Fiore was widely known across the Modified racing scene for the immense success of his No. 44 teams in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. Known […]
Vote Now For The New England Racing Fuel Support Performer Of The Week Award (June 15-18)
June 18, 2016 by 2 Comments
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 […]
Maximum Drama: Bobby Santos III Uses Last Lap Pass To Win Whelen Mod Tour Thompson 125
June 15, 2016 by 37 Comments
THOMPSON – A threat to win at any NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour he showed up at. That was essentially the reputation Bobby Santos III has carried with him on the Whelen Modified Tour since winning the series title in 2010. Though struggles since the start of the 2015 were beginning to mute that reputation somewhat. […]
Perfection In Motion: Keith Rocco Wins Fourth SK Modified Feature Of Season At Thompson
June 15, 2016 by 2 Comments
THOMPSON – The numbers have been so good for Keith Rocco at Thompson Speedway this year, even he’s not sure how good they are. Four consecutive SK Modified wins? “That might be a record for me,” Rocco said. What is known that is that Rocco has been perfect in 2016. Four races at the track […]
Doug Coby Wins Pole For Whelen Mod Tour Thompson 125 At Thompson Speedway
June 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
THOMPSON – At some point soon Thompson Speedway may want to have over a deed for NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour pole positions to Doug Coby. The two-time defending series champion is owning them of late at the track. For the third consecutive Whelen Modified Tour event at Thompson, Coby will take the field to green […]
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