Archive for April 22nd, 2009

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Tech-Net Spring Sizzler at Stafford

The 25th season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will continue with the Tech-Net Spring Sizzler presented by CARQUEST at Stafford (Conn.) Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 26.

Stafford Motor Speedway Data
Race #2 of 14 (4-26-09)
Track Layout: .5-mile flat oval

  • A horse racing track for more than seven decades, the half-mile dirt oval started holding auto races following WW II.
  • Became a NASCAR track in 1959 and was paved in 1967.
  • Has held a total of 90 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races.
  • This is the first of four races that the NWMT will hold at Stafford Motor Speedway in 2009.

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Seekonk Speedway Practice Photos

[Seekonk Practice Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

Waterford Speedbowl Photos & Video

[Waterford Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

Waterford Legends

Waterford Late Models

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Plant Trees as Part of Earth Day and “Green Team” Initiative

In celebration of Earth Day and as a part of its “Green Team” initiative, officials of New Hampshire Motor Speedway announced a plan today to plant additional trees throughout the 1,200-acre facility.

Between now and the end of the day on April 30, speedway officials will plant a tree for every ticket sold to the June 28 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 in honor of the devoted race fans who support the largest sports and entertainment venue in all of New England.  A wide variety of trees will be planted including red maple, white pine, gray and yellow birch, and various hemlocks.

The speedway has more than 500 acres of permanently protected wildlife habitats located throughout the property.  These habitats provide natural, undisturbed environments for many species of animal and plant life native to New Hampshire. 

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Waterford Speedbowl – News & Notes – Week of 4/20

Stay up to date with the current week’s news & notes here.

  • SK Modified® and Late Model division tire inventory schedules have been posted for the 2009 season. They can be found in the 2009 Rules box, located under the Upcoming Events along the right hand side of speedbowl.com’s home page.
  • Teams scheduled for 4/22′s postponed Wild ‘n Wacky Wednesday practice are urged to contact the track office at 860.862.1585 or email thebowlisback@hotmail.com to reserve space for 4/29′s Wild ‘n Wacky Wednesday open practice. Space is limited and will be honored on a first come, first serve basis. Teams not registered will be turned away.

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