THOMPSON – Cam McDermott drove away from the field away on the way to victory in the 20-lap SK Light Modified feature Thursday at Thompson International Speedway. It was the fifth victory in seven events this year at Thompson for McDermott, of Scituate, R.I. “This thing was unbelievable today, all day long,” McDermott said. “We’ve […]
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Bobby Santos III Wins Whelen Modified Tour Bud 150 Pole At Thompson Speedway
August 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
THOMPSON – Practice proved perfection for Bobby Santos III in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying Thursday at Thompson International Speedway. The Franklin, Mass. driver set fast time in qualifying for tonight’s Whelen Modified Tour Bud 150 at Thompson. After setting the fast time in practice, Santos toured the .625-mile oval in 18.775 seconds in qualifying […]
Bobby Santos III Tops Whelen Modified Tour Practice Charts At Thompson International Speedway
August 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
THOMPSON – The home track team led the way in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice Thursday at Thompson International Speedway. Bobby Santos III, driving for the Thompson Speedway based Tinio Motorsports team, was fastest during Whelen Modified Tour practice Thursday afternoon in preparation for tonight’s Bud 150 at Thompson. Santos, of Franklin, Mass., toured the […]
On Tap: Getting Back On Track
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rain left last week’s local racing schedule a shambles with cancellations at Thompson International Speedway and Stafford Motor Speedway. Last Thursday marked the third consecutive rain out at Thompson. It looks like that streak will come to an end Thursday, with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in town for the Bud 150. At Stafford Motor […]
Keith Rocco And Ryan Preece Battling For Top Three Spot In Whelen All-American Series National Standings
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
While Lee Pulliam and Deac McCaskill look in line to battle for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series National Championship down south, the battle for the third place nationally is on between Keith Rocco of Wallingford and Ryan Preece of Berlin. Rocco is third place in this week’s national standings with 708 points. Rocco, the 2010 […]
Valenti Modified Racing Series To Run Makeup Event On Aug. 22 At Thompson Speedway
August 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Valenti Modified Racing Series and Thomspon Speedway aren’t giving up just yet. Thursday’s thrice rained out 75-lap event will now be made up on Aug. 22 at the track. The Valenti Modified Series event was originally scheduled to run the event on July 25. It was postponed by rain that day and then again […]
Valenti Modified Racing Series Rained Out For Third Consecutive Week At Thompson
August 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What is it that’s said about the third time? A charm? Not so much in this instance? For the third consecutive week the Valenti Modified Racing Series has been forced to postpone an event at Thompson International Speedway. Racing at Thompson, including tonight’s 75-lap feature for the Valenti Modified Racing Series, has been called off […]
On Tap: Double Vision Connecticut Weekend For Valenti Modified Racing Series
August 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking to check out some Valenti Modified Racing Series action? Take your pick this week in Connecticut. The Connecticut short track racing weekend is bookended this week with Valenti Modified Racing Series events. The series tries for a third consecutive Thursday to run at Thompson after two rainouts. Then they’re back in action Saturday as […]
Valenti Modified Racing Series Washed Out Again At Thompson Speedway
August 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It seems weather at Thompson International Speedway and the Valenti Modified Racing Series go hand-in-hand this year. For the second consecutive week Valenti Modified Racing Series officials have been forced to postpone an event at Thompson because of rain. Racing at Thompson, including tonight’s 75-lap feature for the Valenti Modified Racing Series, has been called […]
On Tap: Modifed Tours Taking Over For The Local Racing Weekend
July 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All three local tracks showcase special touring Modified events on the schedule this weekend. The touring action kicks off Thursday with the Valenti Modified Racing Series at Thompson International Speedway, making up and event that had been scheduled for last Thursday. The touring continues into Friday when Stafford Motor Speedway hosts the NASCAR Whelen Modified […]
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