On Tap: Presented By Ric’s Place — Where: New London-Waterford Speedbowl What: Bud Blastoff 2016 When: Today Schedule: 35-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 25-lap Limited Sportsman, 25-lap Mini Stock, 25-lap SK Light Modified, 25-lap Legends, 25-lap Mr. Rooter New England Truck Series, 20-lap Bandoleros, 20-lap X-Cars and 20-lap Super X-Cars. Grandstands open: […]
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On Tap Tonight Presented By Ric’s Place: Bud Blastoff 2016 At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
May 7, 2016 by 3 Comments
Driven History: Jacob Perry Ready For Jump To Familiar Mini Stock At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
May 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s said that for a driver to be successful in racing he must have a close relationship with his car. Fourteen-year-old Jacob Perry has never competed in the Mini Stock division at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, but when he hits the track for his first feature Saturday it will be behind the wheel of a […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: Are There Too Many Touring Divisions Racing At Connecticut Tracks?
May 6, 2016 by 6 Comments
It wasn’t that long ago that events at Connecticut short tracks featuring Touring racing divisions could almost be described as a rarity. A decade ago the Connecticut racing scene usually never hosted more than 4-5 Touring divisions in the state per year. These days it seems that a racing week can’t go by on the […]
Wayne Burroughs Jr. Ready To Begin Defense Of New London-Waterford Speedbowl Mini Stock Title
May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Press Release from New London-Waterford Speedbowl) There’s an old cliché in motor sports — if your standing pat, you’re going backward. Even though he won a Mini Stock championship at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl in 2015, no one can accuse Wayne Burroughs of standing pat — or going backward. When the green flag drops on […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: Should Local Tracks Have Sunday Makeup Events?
May 5, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s the spring racing season and that annually means one thing: Too many unfavorable forecasts. We try not to speak of the R-word here at RaceDayCT ahead of events, but it’s a reality of the sport. Over the years many have questioned why local tracks don’t build in Sunday make-up dates to their schedules. So […]
On Tap Presented By Ric’s Place: Speedbowl Blastoff; Stafford Weekly Opener
May 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
On Tap: Presented By Ric’s Place — Where: Stafford Motor Speedway What: NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly card / BFF Friday When: Friday Schedule: 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light Modified, 20-lap Limited Sportsman, 15-lap DARE Stock and 20-lap Legends. Grandstands open: 5:15 p.m; Qualifying: 6:15 p.m; Features: Immediately following […]
Limited Sportsman Field Once Again Chasing Al Stone III At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
May 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
(Press Release from New London-Waterford Speedbowl) Al Stone III showed everyone in New London-Waterford Speedbowl’s Limited Sportsman division the art of sealing the deal in 2015. He won four of the last six races to put a padlock on the championship. Stone had six wins overall and has 43 career wins, the most in the […]
No Slowing Down: Jamie Tomaino To Make 600th Whelen Modified Tour Start At Speedbowl
May 3, 2016 by 21 Comments
When it comes to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, three-time series champion Doug Coby has been chasing a lot of historic numbers of late. In 2016, Coby is looking to become the first driver in series history to win three consecutive championships. On May 14 at the New England Cycle Center 161 at the New […]
RaceDayCT Daily Poll: What’s Your Favorite Short Track In Connecticut?
May 3, 2016 by 20 Comments
Saturday night the New London-Waterford Speedbowl kicks off its 2016 racing season. With that all three Connecticut short tracks will be up and running for the year. All three NASCAR Whelen All-American Series sanctioned short tracks in Connecticut have their unique qualities and special history. So which one is your favorite? Is it the Speedbowl? […]
Stout Group Ready To Challenge Keith Rocco Supremacy In SK Mods At Speedbowl
May 3, 2016 by 19 Comments
(Press Release from New London-Waterford Speedbowl) His accomplishments at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl are mind-boggling. Keith Rocco has racked up 121 wins in his 13 seasons at the Bowl, 15 more than any other competitor. He’s the all-time win leader in the SK Modified division with 73 victories. He’s also nailed down eight track championships, […]
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