On a special Unmuffled Storytellers edition, we dive in deep with longtime Northeast short track racing veteran Woody Pitkat. From a start in the entry level division at Stafford Speedway as a teenager, Pitkat has spent nearly 25 years establishing himself as one of the most accomplished drivers of his generation in the ranks of […]
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Breaking Away: Stafford Speedway Dropping NASCAR Sanction For 2021 Season
December 21, 2020 by 69 Comments
For decades the terms NASCAR racing and Stafford Motor Speedway went hand in hand. For much of 2020 the rumblings were regularly whispered that the relationship was on the rocks. Monday the breakup became official. Stafford Speedway announced Monday that the facility will drop its NASCAR sanction for the 2021 season and operate as an […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: Your Thoughts On The Amount Of Tour Type Modified Events Expected For 2021?
December 15, 2020 by 31 Comments
The 2021 season will see a change in the landscape of Tour Type Modified events. As of this week the 2021 schedule sees 14 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events, six Tri-Track Open Modified Series events, six Tour Type Open Modified events at Thompson Speedway, four Type Open Modified events at Stafford Speedway, three Modified Racing […]
Wall Stadium Management Not Currently Looking For Spot On 2021 Whelen Mod Tour Schedule
December 1, 2020 by 20 Comments
Never say never. That’s basically the mantra of Wall Stadium Speedway operations manager Emily Krause when it comes to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour possibly being at the iconic New Jersey facility her family runs in 2021. As of right now the Krause family is not actively pursuing a Whelen Modified Tour event date for […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: What Was The Most Impressive Special Event Mod Victory In 2020 In Connecticut?
December 1, 2020 by 5 Comments
Despite a shortened season due to restrictions because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Connecticut’s three short tracks still found the opportunity to put on some special event Modified racing in 2020. So today’s question is, what was the most impressive special event Modified victory in Connecticut in 2020? Vote below.
Matt Swanson, Timmy Jordan And Jacob Perry On The Latest Unmuffled
November 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Matt Swanson, Timmy Jordan and Jacob Perry look back on 2020 and forward to 2021 on the latest edition of Unmuffled. Episode 80 of Unmuffled is presented by our Patreon marketing partners from New England Racing Fuel, RH2Way Radios, Swanson Buick/GMC, LifeCare Family Chiropractic, SAFCO Foam, Mid-State Site Development, TFR Distribution, Draco Racing Springs, Dunleavy’s Truck […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: What Is Your Favorite Short Track Division In Connecticut?
November 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
With three operating short tracks, Connecticut is home to a host of differing divisions at each facility. So today’s Daily Poll question asks, what is your favorite short track division in Connecticut? Vote below.
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: What Is Your Favorite Historic Racing Event In New England?
November 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The New England motorsports scene has a multitude of historically significant events each year. So what is your favorite historic racing event in New England? Vote below.
Thompson Speedway Promoters Not Looking To Add Whelen Modified Tour Events For 2021
November 20, 2020 by 30 Comments
The rumor mill has sparked wildly for most of the fall as it pertains to the 2021 schedule for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The hot rumor of late has been that the partnership that will operate the oval track for events at Thompson Speedway in 2021 would be adding two Whelen Modified Tour events […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: Which State Non-Modified Driver Would You Want To See Regularly In A Modified
November 18, 2020 by 10 Comments
In the ranks of Southern New England short track racing, Modifieds rule the roost. But plenty of talented drivers stick to full-rendered rides for years and years. So today’s question is, which current non-Modified driver would you want to see racing regularly in a Modified?
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