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Largest Pre-Season Registration In MRS History

Published at March 9, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — The recently released roster of 65 race teams intending to compete in 2010 with the Modified Racing Series, sponsored by Bob Valenti AutoMall.Com. is the largest pre-season count in the seven year history of the series.

Competitors from all over the northeast are preparing for the new season and a strong car response is anticipated for the season opener at the “Budweiser Blastoff” weekend at Waterford Speedbowl, Waterford, CT, March 27, 28.

“It is unbelievable when you think of it,” said tour announcer John Spence. “We have always had respectable numbers going into a new campaign but to have 65 teams saying they are going to give your series a try speaks volumes of where this tour is at. Those numbers are where you like to be going into your seventh season.”
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New Sponsors Bolster MRS Contingency Programs

Published at March 5, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

With the recent announcement of a new title sponsor, Bob Valenti AutoMall.com for the 2010 racing season, Modified Racing Series officials have disclosed two new companies will also be involved with the Northeast’s premier racing series.

Connecticut Trailers Inc, and Basement Systems, have come on board in support of the series contingency programs for the new campaign.

Connecticut Trailers Inc. has been in the business of selling trailers since 1997. Located in Bolton, the company has grown to become the largest supplier in the northeast shipping trailers across the nation. They offer the highest quality trailers on the market at fair prices backed by knowledge and personalized service both before and after the sale. Connecticut Trailer is a large supplier to the racing industry and will provide the official trailer of the Modified Racing Series.

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NEMA Announces July 21 “Showdown Of Champions” At Seekonk Speedway

Published at February 28, 2010 in ISMA, NASCAR WMT, NEMA, NEMA Lites, Seekonk and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Brockton, MA — On Wednesday July 21, Seekonk Speedway hosts the Northeastern Midget Association’s “Showdown of Champions” a star-studded 25-lap event featuring some of the most-heralded racing talent ever assembled in New England.

Announced during a NEMA press conference held at the recent Racers Expo Trade Show in Marlborough, MA. the race will be part of Seekonk’s “Open Wheel Wednesday” event which also features a full slate of action for the NEMA full-Midgets.

Organizers drew from a vast talent pool for the “Showdown” coming up with a cast of championship-caliber competitors representing several different segments of the sport.

Competing in equally-prepared NEMA Lites Series entries in a 25-lap dash will be Nokie & Drew Fornoro, Chris Perley, Russ Wood, Ted Christopher, Mike Stefanik, Bentley Warren, Vinny Annarummo, and Fred Astle. The group represents literally hundreds of victories and multiple championships in everything from Indy Cars, Midgets and Sprint Cars, to Modifieds, Super Modifieds, and Pro Stocks. There remains the possibility of more “notable” racers being added to the roster.

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Bob Valenti Automall to Sponsor Modified Racing Series

Published at February 28, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

Marlborough, MA — Jack Bateman, founder and president of the Modified Racing Series has announced, an agreement has been reached with BobValentiAutomall.com as the title sponsor for the 2010 racing season. Bateman made the disclosure at the all-new Racers Expo, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA., Saturday, February 27.

“BobValentiAutomall.com has signed on for the new season. We look forward to working with the Valenti family. They are strong supporters of racing and have been for many years. We are pleased to have them as part our series,” Bateman concluded.

Bateman was joined by Bob Valenti Automall representatives including company Vice President Rob Valenti who eagerly looks forward to the new sponsorship.
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Modified Racing Series Winter Meeting at New Racers Expo

Published at January 30, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — Modified Racing Series founder Jack Bateman has announced his series will participate at The Racers Expo, a two-day event created to exhibit the latest safety equipment and technology for the motorsports industry, Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27. The first year endeavor will be held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd West, in Marlborough, Mass.

Organized and produced by long-time racer and car-owner-builder, Bobby Seymour, of Seymour Enterprises Performance Products, The Racers Expo will feature displays from short-track racings top sanctioning bodies as well as seminars on safety and sponsorships.

With the annual off season race car show in Springfield, MA., not returning this year, Seymour saw a void and felt it was important to continue a program focused on the racer and their safety.
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MRS Schedule Draws Interest from Veteran Racers

Published at January 24, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — The 19 race Modified Racing Series schedule, with three new tracks added to the list in 2010, has drawn interest from racers throughout the Northeast. Close to 60 teams have registered for the new campaign with many first time competitors securing car numbers. The recently announced roster shows the majority of last years regulars returning, and several new to the series competitors slated to try the New England based touring division.

Noted car builder/owner Art Barry, a member of the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame, and the New York State Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame, will field a car with the seventh-year series, a move he is eagerly looking forward too.

“I like the series, I like the rules package, its low key, and I like that style. The officials run a good program.” Barry, who has fielded race cars for well over 50 years for some of the sports best drivers added, “I really am looking forward to the New York races, especiallly Malta.”
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Dore Opens for Modified Racing Series at Augusta Show

Published at January 6, 2010 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

4257584140 5f2e149396 m Dore Opens for Modified Racing Series at Augusta ShowAugusta, ME — Fresh off a successful 2009 season that saw him win his first Modified Racing Series event and Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year honors, Jacob Dore, of Sanford, ME., will continue his winter break from college with an appearance at this weekends, 22nd annual Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show, at the Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME. The show runs Friday January 8, through Sunday, January 10.

Dore, who majors in mechanical engineering at the University of New Hampshire, is no stranger to Maine racing fans.

Dore is a former legends car racer winning championships with NELCAR and the TNT series. Following a stint racing his modified at the All-Star Speedway, Epping, New Hampshire, Dore tackled the Modified Racing Series last season and emerged as the top rookie competitor.

At Beech Ridge Speedway, in Scarborough, ME, Dore impressed the locals with a strong run mixing it up with veteran racers David Pinkham, Buxton, ME; Les Hinckley, Windsor Locks, CT; Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney, VT; and Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT.

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Modified Racing Series & Whelen Modified Tour Teams Invited to Participate in Busch Sport Scene Charity Ride

Published at January 5, 2010 in ACT LM Tour, NASCAR WMT, PASS and TVMRS. 0 Comments

NASCAR, ACT & PASS teams have already announced plans to participate in the 11th Annual Busch Sport Scene Snowmobile Ride for Charity in Rangeley, Maine on February 6, 2010. Event organizer and Busch Sport Scene publisher George ‘Soup’ Campbell wants all teams from the leading full-bodied stock car & modified racing tours in New England to know they are welcome to join the event too.
“This growing charity event has always been open to everyone, race fans and teams alike, from everywhere and anywhere,” Campbell said. “But this year a special invitation is being put forth to the teams and officials from all the regional tours. We would like to see even more racers from around the region come see what the event is all about and join the fun this year.”

NASCAR Team members who present their 2009 or 2010 NASCAR license will get $5 off the price of their ride credential / event pass on the day of the event. PASS and ACT Teams are now being offered the same discount. All ACT, PASS, WMT & MRS team members that present either their 2009 or 2010 licenses will receive $5 off their ride credential or event pass that evening. The ride credential is good for all related activities through out the day.

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Ricky’s Race for Kids Shifts to Canaan in 2010

Published at December 20, 2009 in Canaan Fair and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — When the 2010 edition of the Modified Racing Series returns to Canaan, NH., Speedway, July 24, the 3rd annual Ricky’s Race for Kids will highlight the event that annually benefits David’s House, in Lebanon, NH. Last October, a total of $10,012, was presented to David’s House.

David’s House provides a home-away-from-home and support for families with children receiving treatment through Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

“A situation arose that gave us the opportunity to move the race closer to David’s House and the Lebanon area,” said retired New England modified great Donnie Miller. “I am grateful to Dennis Fleury and the folks at Claremont for their support the last two years.”
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The 2010 Schedule is Coming Together at Seekonk Speedway

Published at December 14, 2009 in NEMA, NEMA Lites, PASS, PASS North, Pro 4 Mod, Seekonk and TVMRS. 0 Comments

4185635090 eb8c0865ee m The 2010 Schedule is Coming Together at Seekonk SpeedwaySeekonk, MA — While all seems quiet in the Southeast corner of Massachusetts, management has been busy putting the schedule for the 65th season of competition at the country’s oldest continuous family run speedway. While the full schedule is not complete, the touring divisions visiting The Action Track of the East have been finalized.

The Modified Racing Series have put three events on the calendar for 2010. They will compete on Saturday June 12, Saturday, August 21, and DAV Fall Classic Weekend on October 9 & 10. With three different winners in 2009, two of them becoming first timers at Seekonk, the open wheeled ground-pounders will continue to put on some of the best racing around. All events will be 100 green-flag laps in distance.

The 6th Annual Open Wheel Wednesday Modified Madness date has also been set. This non-sanctioned event, putting $10,000 up for grabs, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21. Will this be the year that we finally get a repeat winner, or will the winners list grow by one more?

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Modified Racing Series Lands Stafford Race

Published at December 12, 2009 in Stafford and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — “Our heritage is modifieds. We have watched this series for six years and they have modified racing’s best interest.” Those were the words of Stafford Motor Speedway chief operating officer and general manager, Mark Arute, after announcing the addition of the Modified Racing Series to his 2010 schedule at the famed Connecticut oval.

Friday night Sept 10, 2010., will find the New England based tour taking to the half-mile speedway for the first time. The event promises to draw entries from throughout the northeast and some of the top names in modified racing.

“We have listened to our fans and competitors,” said Arute. “Our supporters have been very vocal. They have told us we need to consider bringing in the Modified Racing Series. We reconsidered some past stances on the series. We are delighted to be bringing the Modified Racing Series to Stafford.”

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Stafford Speedway Adds Modified Racing Series Event to its 2010 Schedule of Events

Published at December 11, 2009 in Stafford and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that they have added a Modified Racing Series event to its 2010 Event Schedule. The Inaugural Shark Cycle Modified Racing Series 100 will take place Friday, September 10th at the famed Connecticut half-mile and will be joined on the card by Stafford’s five NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing divisions.

“My father set out to make Stafford Motor Speedway the premier destination for modified racing, and it is in that tradition that we are adding this event to our 2010 calendar,” said Stafford COO/GM Mark Arute. “We are still committed 100% to NASCAR and the Whelen Modified Tour. Adding this event helps us to offer modified racing fans a wider variety of open wheeled modified racing here at Stafford while continuing the tradition that my father started of Stafford being the premier modified racing facility in the Northeast. We have received a lot of positive input from fans and competitors alike regarding the Modified Racing Series coming to Stafford over the past couple of seasons, and we decided that the time was right for us to add another modified racing event to our schedule. A lot of drivers who race either full time or part time with the Modified Racing Series drivers have competed here at Stafford in either SK Modified® or Whelen Modified Tour competition, so we feel that the Modified Racing Series will put on a great modified show and add to our modified tradition here at Stafford.”
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Airborne Added To Modified Racing Series Schedule

Published at December 6, 2009 in Airborne and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Keene, NH — Modified Racing Series president Jack Bateman disclosed Sunday, Airborne Speedway, Plattsburgh, NY., has been added to the 2010 schedule creating an exciting two day event on Memorial Day weekend, traditionally a big motorsports celebration across the country. Additionally, Bateman announced one more race is expected to be added to the schedule in two weeks. That event will take place September 10, at a track to be named. The two new additions will bring the total to 20 races for the new campaign.

The announcement was made at the first winter meeting for competitors and officials at the Keene Country Club, Keene, NH.

The Airborne date, Saturday, May 29, 2010, will be the first of two race events on the holiday weekend. The series is also scheduled at Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Barre, VT., on Sunday May 30. The Plattsburg race will be the MRS first ever appearance there, and the second race scheduled in the State of New York next season. Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Malta, NY, will host the modified tour in April, 2010.
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Waterford Speedbowl to Kick-Off 2010 MRS Schedule

Published at November 22, 2009 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

W. Springfield, MA — The Modified Racing Series has organized an 18 race schedule for 2010. Series founder and President Jack Bateman made the announcement Saturday night, November 21, at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, W, Springfield, MA. site of the sixth-annual awards banquet to honor series competitors for the 2009 season.

The seventh year for the popular touring division will feature a different twist for the new campaign. Traditionally the MRS opens the season at the Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH. That race will not be run until Saturday night May 1.

The series will begin the new slate at Waterford, CT., Speedbowl as part as that race facility’s 60th consecutive season of operation on Saturday and Sunday March 27 & 28.
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McKennedy Crowned 2009 Modified Racing Series Champion

Published at November 22, 2009 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

W. Springfield, MA — Thanking his father Dennis for giving him the opportunity to race since the age of 10, Jon McKennedy, of E.Chelmsford, MA., was officially crowned 2009 Modified Racing Series champion, Saturday night, November 21, at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, W. Springfield, MA. The banquet, held to honor series drivers for their accomplishments, officially closed out the 2009 season for the popular touring division. McKennedy joins Kirk Alexander, Dwight Jarvis, and Chris Pasteryak, as series champions.

McKennedy, winner of four feature races this season, captured his first series title finishing ahead of runner-up driver Rob Goodenough by 15 points. During his trophy presentation, McKennedy also thanked his race team, sponsors, and fans, for their support.

Steven Masse, Rowan Pennink, Jack Bateman, Jarvis, Pasteryak, Les Hinckley, Mike Douglas, Mike Holdridge Jacob Dore, Sean Bodreau, Ed Dachenhausen, Eddy Spiers, and Andy Seuss, finished in the top 15 positions in the point standings. All received plaques for their accomplishments.
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Modified Racing Series opens 2010 Speedbowl season

Published at November 22, 2009 in TVMRS and Waterford. 0 Comments

Waterford, CT — On Saturday, Waterford Speedbowl and Modified Racing Series officials announced the Series would visit the shoreline oval three times in 2010 including the season opening event for both, scheduled for March 26-28th. In addition, the popular tour will visit the ‘Bowl for the 3rd annual Wings ‘n Wheels on August 14th and as part of Thunder on the Sound’s lineup taking place on September 4th.

The addition of the Series to the Speedbowl’s opening event, which will mark the 60th consecutive season for the two groove three-eighths mile oval, is something both parties are excited about. “We’re very much looking forward to welcoming the Modified Racing Series for their first 2010 event as well as the possibility of hosting the northeast’s first Modified event of the season” offered Speedbowl promoter Terry Eames.

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Modified Racing Series to Crown McKennedy Champion

Published at November 5, 2009 in TVMRS. 0 Comments

Canaan, NH — The curtain will officially close on a very successful season, Saturday, November 21, when the New England based Modified Racing Series crowns its 2009 champion, and recognizes its competitors for their accomplishments in the recently concluded season.

The sixth annual awards banquet will be held at the Clarion Hotel, 1080 Riverdale St, West Springfield, MA.

Jonathan McKennedy, East Chelmsford, MA., scored four wins this season (Twin State, Seekonk, Oxford Plains, Beech Ridge) paving the way to his first series title. McKennedy held off a late season charge by veteran driver Rob Goodenough, West Swanzey, NH., to capture the title by a 15 point margin.

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Barry Scores First, McKennedy Wins True Value Modified Crown

Published at October 28, 2009 in Lee USA and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Lee, NH — Irish eyes were smiling Sunday afternoon as Kenny Barry won the race and Jon McKennedy won the series title capping off the season for the True Value Modified Racing Series, at Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH.

For Barry, it was his first win with the New England based series as he bested a field of 25 competitors. The Preston, CT., driver was the fifth different winner of the “Oktoberfest 100.” Barry also became the 12th different winner in 15 races this year and the second first time winner in as may weeks that had veteran Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney, VT., knocking on the door at the finish. The 2006 champion finished 0.173 behind the winner in Sunday’s race.

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True Value Modified Championship Comes Down To Lee Finale

Published at October 18, 2009 in Lee USA and TVMRS. 0 Comments

Lee, NH — Last October, three drivers headed into Lee USA Speedway, in Lee, NH., battling for the True Value Modified Racing Series championship. Three-time champion Kirk Alexander, eventual series champ Chris Pasteryak, and veteran Mike Holdridge, sat atop the standings. This weekend, its three new faces in search of the series title, Jonathan McKennedy, Rob Goodenough, and Stephen Masse.

The 3/8 mile seacoast facility will once again host the championship race. Last year Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH., held that honor. This year, the 15 race schedule will conclude at Lee and track manager Bob Watson couldn’t be happier.

Said Watson, “We are delighted to have the last race and the championship being decided again at Lee, Like the 2006 Oktoberfest race between Dwight Jarvis and Jimmy Kuhn, this points race is going down to the last day here and it just adds to the excitement of our weekend. A new driver will become a champion for that series and he will always remember it happened here at Lee,” he concluded.
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Photo Galleries

Published at October 13, 2009 in NASCAR WMT, Seekonk, TVMRS and Waterford. 0 Comments

[[Stafford Fall Final]] by Adam Fohlin
[[Seekonk DAV Sat.]] by Adam Fohlin
[[Seekonk DAV Sun.]] by Adam Fohlin

[[Waterford Sept. 26]] by Nicholas Teto
 [[Waterford Oct. 10]] by Nicholas Teto
 [[Seekonk Oct. 11]] by Nicholas Teto

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