If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the New London-Waterford Speedbowl over the last decade it’s that no matter what seems like is happening, don’t be shocked when something altogether different takes place. Track owner Bruce Bemer is as unpredictable as they come in the racing business. Things don’t change by the week or the […]

Over the last couple weeks we’ve reported on the possibility that a new leadership team could take over operational control of the New London-Waterford Speedbowl in 2026. Listen to the latest Unmuffled Quickcast for more. LISTEN: Turning A Corner: New Operational Group At Speedbowl Could Be Announced Soon 

What’s Happening? It’s not just a 70’s TV show anymore, it’s the overriding theme of the 2026 racing season at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. On Sunday March 8, less than a week away, daylight savings time will kick in. An extra hour of daylight each evening. It’s the annual sign that we’re getting so close […]

When it comes to New London-Waterford Speedbowl, it’s seemingly become an annual rite of the offseason for competitors and fans to get to wait deep into the winter before finding out what’s happening at the shoreline oval for the next season. And this offseason hasn’t been any different than most in recent years. LISTEN: New […]

Brad Lafontaine confirmed exclusively to RaceDayCT Wednesday that he will not return as the race director at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl in 2026.  Last April Speedbowl management shocked many in the local racing scene when it was announced that Lafontaine, a longtime car builder, former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship winning crew chief and New […]

As offseason’s have gone recently at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, it’s been a seemingly typical offseason this year. For most short tracks these days one season ends and usually within a month or two there’s an announced schedule for the next season. The norm at the Speedbowl most years seems to be the season ends […]