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
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Turning A Corner: New Operational Group At Speedbowl Could Be Announced Soon
March 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Going Dark? More About Speedbowl Plans, Or Lack Of Plans, For The 2026 Season
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
New Management: Major Changes Expected For Operation Of New London-Waterford Speedbowl In 2026
February 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Undermined: Brad Lafontaine Not Returning As Race Director At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
January 21, 2026 by 4 Comments
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 […]
Sources: Major Personnel Change Expected In The Speedbowl Pit Area In 2026
January 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
The Top-10 SK Modified Drivers Of All-Time As Chosen By You The Readers
January 6, 2026 by 4 Comments
The bread and butter of weekly Connecticut short track racing is the SK Modified division. Last week we asked you the readers to put together the top-10 list of the greatest SK Modified drivers of all-time. After a week of voting, 485 people chimed in with their rankings and we have the final list as […]
Poll: Who Are The Top-10 SK Modified Drivers Of All-Time – You Make The Call
December 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
The bread and butter of weekly Connecticut short track racing is the SK Modified division. So who makes up your top-10 SK Modified drivers? Make 10 choices in no particular order from the list below of who you would include as your top-10 SK Modified drivers of all time. You must choose 10 ten names […]
Local Race Team Owner, Longtime Race Team Sponsor Ginny DeLuca Passes
December 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
Virginia “Ginny” DeLuca, a voracious fan of short track racing for decades, a vibrant supporter of countless local racing teams in the region for years and the matriarch of the Petty Cash Motorsports SK Modified team at Stafford Speedway, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. DeLuca, of Brookfield, was 90 years old. DeLuca was one of […]
Final Payouts For The NSTP Eagle Chevy Performance Point Fund
November 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Final payout information for the National Short Track Promotions 2025 Eagle Chevy Performance point fund. Nickolas Hovey will collect a $1,500 payout for leading the inaugural Eagle Chevy Performance point standings in 2025. Of the 50 paying spots in the standings, only 17 drivers were signed up for the program.
Longtime Local Racer Scott Cook Passes
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Scott Cook, a longtime fixture as a competitor at multiple Connecticut short tracks for more than three decades, passed away Thursday. Cook, of Oakdale, was 57 years old. Cook had suffered from multiple health issues in recent years and recently had a serious cardiac episode. Cook was a former Street Stock division champion (formerly Limited […]
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