One thread of the fabric that is the history of SK Modified racing at Connecticut’s short tracks is the long simmering rivalry between Ted Christopher and Bo Gunning. With Gunning returning to competition this year in an SK Modified at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, the history of that rivalry has been much talked about of […]
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Fiery Competitors: Looking Back On Burning Moment In Ted Christopher / Bo Gunning Rivalry
June 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
Keith Rocco Back To Victory Lane In SK Modified At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
June 25, 2016 by 30 Comments
Editors Note: In the first publishing of this story it was stated that Bo Gunning was penalized for an incident involving Ted Christopher follow a lap two restart. That information was incorrect. Gunning was never penalized for the incident and chose to go to the pits and return to the field at the rear on […]
Joey Gada Scores Victory In Opening SK Modified Feature At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
June 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
WATERFORD – The bottom proved the way to the top for Joey Gada Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. Gada held off the challenges of Diego Monahan and Todd Owen over the final 10 laps to win the first of two 25-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified features at the Speedbowl Saturday. It was […]
Speedbowl Notes: Wayne Burroughs Jr. Back On Top In Mini Stocks
June 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
WATERFORD – Reigning division champion Wayne Burroughs Jr. led every circuit on the way to victory in the 25-lap Mini Stock feature Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. Dave Trudeau of Mansfield was second and Jordan Hadley of Waterford third. It was the second victory of the season for Burroughs, of Oakdale. Burroughs went by […]
Vote Now For The New England Racing Fuel Support Performer Of The Week Award (June 24-25)
June 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
It’s time for you the fans to make the big decision. Each week during the 2016 racing season the New England Racing Fuel RaceDayCT Support Performer of the Week will be chosen from among drivers competing in events in one of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly support divisions (divisions below the SK Modifieds) at […]
New England Racing Hall Of Fame Modified Team Owner Mario Fiore Passes
June 23, 2016 by 10 Comments
Former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship team owner and New England Racing Hall of Fame member Mario Fiore passed away Thursday of an undisclosed illness. Fiore was 65 years old. Fiore was widely known across the Modified racing scene for the immense success of his No. 44 teams in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. Known […]
On Tap Presented By Ric’s Place: VMRS Returns To Stafford; Twin SK Mod Features At Waterford
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On Tap: Presented By Ric’s Place — Where: Stafford Motor Speedway What: Valenti Modified Racing Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly card When: Friday Schedule: 80-lap Valenti Modified Racing Series, 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock. Grandstands open: 4:15 p.m; Qualifying: 6:15 p.m; […]
Jason Palmer, Chris Douton Suspended by New London-Waterford Speedbowl; Bruce Thomas Jr. Penalized
June 21, 2016 by 15 Comments
The reigning Late Model champion at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl will be sitting out competition for a week because of some extracurricular activity with another former division champion following this past Saturday’s feature for the division. New London-Waterford Speedbowl management announced today that 2016 Late Model division champion Jason Palmer of Berlin has been handed a […]
Peak Moment: Paul Kusheba IV Wins First SK Modified Feature At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
June 18, 2016 by 19 Comments
WATERFORD – Bad luck has been theme of the 2016 season for Paul Kusheba IV in the SK Modified division at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. But after putting up good speeds in practice and winning his heat race Saturday at the shoreline oval, Kusheba had a feeling the night may have arrived for luck to […]
Grand Slam: Tony Membrino Jr. Gets Fourth SK Light Mod Win At Speedbowl
June 18, 2016 by 25 Comments
WATERFORD – In May, when the racing season kicked off at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, it was a whole new world for Tony Membrino Jr. The Berlin driver had made the decision to run full-time at the track in 2016 and started the season in style with victory. And since that opening weekend Membrino hasn’t […]
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