In the wake of an issue involving recent penalties regarding the suspicion and allegation of tire soaking at the track in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, Thompson Speedway management is set to announce an additional layer to their tire rules for all divisions. Thompson Speedway general manager Terry Eames confirmed to RaceDayCT Friday that all […]
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Thompson Speedway Adding Tire Rule Amendment For Whelen All-American Series Divisions
August 30, 2019 by 13 Comments
On Tap Presented By Four Seasons By The Lake: VMRS At Stafford; Thompson Back In Action Sunday
August 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Where: Stafford Motor Speedway What: Valenti Modified Racing Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing card When: Friday Schedule: Valenti Modified Racing Series Lincoln Tech 80, 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 50-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 15-lap Limited Late Model and 20-lap Street Stock. Grandstands open: 5:15 p.m.; Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.; […]
Penalties For Todd Owen And Bryan Narducci At Thompson Speedway Overturned
August 28, 2019 by 74 Comments
Thompson Speedway officials announced Wednesday that disqualifications and suspensions handed down earlier this month to SK Modified division competitor Todd Owen and SK Light Modified division competitor Bryan Narducci have been rescinded following an appeals process. Owen had been disqualified from a third place finish in the Aug. 4 SK Modified feature at the track […]
Woody Pitkat Lands With Team Owner Eddie Harvey On Whelen Modified Tour
August 28, 2019 by 14 Comments
There is going to be a new driver and team combination in town when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour rolls into New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Musket 250 presented by Whelen next month. Woody Pitkat will team with Eddie Harvey Racing for the longest race of the season, and will also drive the No. […]
NASCAR Championship Battles Heat Up With Sunday Special At Thompson Speedway
August 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
With just three races remaining in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season, championship battles will heat up on Sunday when Thompson Speedway returns to action with another Sunday showdown. As part of a full card of racing, Lock City Drift will compete in The Clubhouse Circuit Showdown, and kids will have a chance to win […]
Woody Pitkat, Danny Watts Racing Parting Ways On Whelen Mod Tour; Chase Dowling In Seat At Oswego
August 27, 2019 by 19 Comments
It was a relationship between driver and team owner born unexpectedly out of tragedy just under two years ago. And Monday NASCAR Whelen Modified team owner Danny Watts Jr. and driver Woody Pitkat made the decision that it was partnership between driver and owner that had run its course. Pitkat and Watts both confirmed to […]
Doug Curry On Hot Streak In Mini Stock At Thompson Speedway
August 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It might not have been planned, but Doug Curry is right in the middle of the championship battle in the Mini Stock division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The Groton, Connecticut, driver is a former frontrunner at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, where he finished second in the title chase last year. After some consideration at […]
Legendary Motorsports And Hockey Journalist, Racing Promoter Russ Conway Dies
August 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
Russ Conway, one of the cornerstones of Northeast short track racing journalism and promotions for decades has passed away. Conway, the former executive sports editor of the Lawrence (Mass.) Eagle-Tribune, was 70 years old. Conway’s death was reported by the Eagle-Tribune, which confirmed that through his longtime friend and attorney Peter Caruso. Conway was known […]
Kyle Gero Up Front In Limited Sportsman Title Chase At Thompson Speedway
August 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
With just three races remaining in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season, Kyle Gero is right in the middle of a tight Limited Sportsman championship race. The former Thompson Mini Stock competitor, and New London-Waterford Speedbowl X-Car champion, is second, just eight points out in the title fight. He’s trailing two-time and defending division champion Shawn […]
Spoiler: Doug Coby Victorious In Whelen Mod Tour Budweiser 150 At Thompson
August 14, 2019 by 35 Comments
THOMPSON – The rivalry that simmers between NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers Doug Coby and Justin Bonsignore regularly proves to be highlight entertainment on social media for racing fans. As heated as the competition is between the two on the track, it’s a rivalry that overflows with fun-loving respect and some of the most awesome […]
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