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Langley Repaving Project Underway

Published at December 13, 2012 in Langley and NASCAR WSMT. Closed

Continuous Improvements Keep Historic Virginia Track A Leader

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series’ most historic tracks is undergoing an ambitious renovation.

Langley Speedway, a .396-mile paved oval in Hampton, Va., is undergoing a complete repaving this offseason. The worn surface and nuanced configuration have long made the speedway an equalizer among drivers. The surface will be new in 2013, but the track’s configuration will remain the same.

The old surface – only about 15 years old – had more issues than just routine wear and tear. Cracks developed that allowed water under the surface into the base in the turns and as the base deteriorated the asphalt surface cracked into chunks.

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2013 Whelen S. Mod Schedule Announced

Published at December 8, 2012 in Bowman-Gray, Bristol, Caraway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daytona, Langley, NASCAR WSMT, South Boston and Southern National Raceway Park. Closed

Inaugural Visit To Southern National Highlights Full Slate

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the 2013 schedule for the ninth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, which includes two new venues to the slate of events.

Next season’s schedule features 12 dates at seven tracks including two companion events with NASCAR’s national series.

New to the schedule in 2013 will be a special event as part of Speedweeks at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and two visits to Southern National Motorsports Park, the .4-mile track in Kenly, N.C., on March 23 and Sept. 21.

“Modified fans are as passionate as any in motorsports,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series. “The expanded 2013 calendar will give them new and traditional opportunities to enjoy the stars, cars, and unbridled excitement of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.”

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D4D Combine Candidates Selected

Published at September 20, 2012 in Langley, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and NASCAR WA-AS. Closed

17 Drivers To Compete For Spot On Next Year’s Roster

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As the NASCAR season hits the home stretch, preparations for 2013 are already underway. That process will begin in earnest for select drivers Oct. 16-18 with the 2012 NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D) Combine at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va.

NASCAR and Rev Racing today announced 17 candidates invited to take part in the three-day evaluation.

“We are excited to see the continued interest in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program as evidenced by the increased breadth and depth of applicants for the evaluation,” said Marcus Jadotte, NASCAR vice president of public affairs and multicultural development. “The NASCAR Drive for Diversity program provides opportunities for female and minority drivers and crew members, and we are proud to be working with Rev Racing to foster great talent that will continue to enrich our sport.”

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NEAR Presents “Class of 2012” At 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions

Published at January 30, 2012 in Airborne, Albany-Saratoga, Autodrome St. Eustache, Beech Ridge, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daytona, Dover, Eastern States, Holland, Hudson, Keene, Lakeville, Langley, Lee USA, Lonsdale, Martinsville, Monadnock, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR WMT, NEAR, New Smyrna, NHMS, Norwood, Nostalgia, Oswego, Oxford Plains, Plainville, Pro 4 Mod, Riverhead, Riverside Park, Seekonk, South Boston, Spencer, Stafford, Star, Thompson, Twin State, USAC, Utica-Rome, W. Peabody, Wall, Waterford, Westboro and Wiscasset. Closed

East Windsor, CT — On Sunday January 29, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 15th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Inductions. Award-winning sportswriter Matt Buckler served as Master of Ceremonies for the well-attended event held at LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor, CT.

Receiving induction honors this year were drivers Reggie Ruggiero, Joey Kourafas, Moe Gherzi, Jerry Humiston, and Roland Lapierre Sr., owner/mechanics Mario Fiore and Jim Jorgensen and track operator Irene Venditti.

Though not present due to prior commitments, longtime Northern media personality Dave Moody was the recipient of the prestigious “Jack Ratta Memorial Media Award.” Veteran auto racing journalist and Hall of Fame Member Pete Zanardi received the Danny Pardi Memorial Award for his many contributions to NEAR over the years.

A pivotal figure during the formative years of the sport and truly one of the regions earliest stars, Moe Gherzi came to stock cars following a brief fling with midget racing during the busy post-war era. Gherzi won for some of the best teams in the early days of the sport while displaying a flashy style which became his trademark. Nicknamed “Moneybags” owed to a knack of winning many big-dollar events, he tasted success at virtually all of the regions tracks. He later served as the longtime Racing Director at Connecticut’s Plainville Stadium. Accepting for her late father from presenter Dave Dykes was Ms. Alma Michaud.

[Photo Gallery] by Nicholas Teto

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Whelen Southern Modified Schedule Released

Published at December 14, 2011 in Bowman-Gray, Bristol, Caraway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Langley, NASCAR WSMT, Rockingham, South Boston and Thompson. 0 Comments

Twelve-Race Season Highlighted By First Trip To "The Rock"

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the eighth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, which includes the first race ever scheduled on a one-mile track.

The Whelen Southern Modified Tour will make its inaugural visit to Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway for the season finale on Nov. 3. The event will partner with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for a doubleheader at the track steeped in NASCAR history. At one mile, it will be the largest track the Whelen Southern Modified Tour has visited in its brief history.

Next season’s schedule features 12 dates at eight different tracks across four states. The 2012 slate includes returning to many facilities that held events in 2011.

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Stat Advance: Newport News Shipbuilding 150

Published at August 30, 2011 in Langley and NASCAR WSMT. 0 Comments
Analyzing the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour at Langley

Daytona Beach, FL — The seventh  season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour  continues  at Langley Speedway with the Newport News Shipbuilding 150 on Saturday, Sept. 3. The race will be contested on the historic .396-mile track located in Hampton, Va.

Tim Brown (No. 02 Chevrolet)
• Finished second in the season-ending points standings a record three times from 2006-2008.
• Has 66 career NWSMT starts, ranks second in top-five finishes with 38 and has 52 top-10 finishes.
• Has six wins, the most recent came on Sept. 4, 2010 at Langley Speedway, his first since 2008.

George Brunnhoelzl III (No. 09 Chevrolet)
• The 2009 NWSMT champion has returned to the tour in 2011 after competing full-time on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour last season.
• Competes for veteran car owner Howard Harvey.
• Owner of seven wins, 10 poles and 36 top 10s in 50 career NWSMT starts.
• Will make his first start at Langley Speedway this Saturday.

Frank Fleming (No. 40 Ford)
• Is tied for the most career NWSMT starts with 79 and has only missed one race since 2005.
• Was credited with his first career win as the highest finishing NWSMT driver in the UNOH Perfect Storm 150 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
• Has finished second seven times, the most recent one at Caraway was on July 3, 2009.
• Has more than 50 career wins at his home track, Bowman Gray.
• Finished ninth last year at Langley.
• Brother, Chris Fleming, serves as his crew chief.

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LIVE: Southern Modifieds Return to Langley

Published at August 29, 2011 in Langley and NASCAR WSMT. 0 Comments

The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour visits Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va. for the Newport News Shipbuilding 150 on Saturday, Sept. 3.

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News & Notes: Langley Hosts Return Visit

Published at August 29, 2011 in Langley and NASCAR WSMT. 0 Comments

Whelen Southern Modifieds Head To Virginia

Daytona Beach, FL – For the second consecutive year, the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will make its way to the Hampton (Va.) area for the Newport News Shipbuilding 150 at Langley Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Tim Brown hopes his results are the same as his first trip to the Hampton Roads track.

In the race last season, it appeared James Civali was going to cruise to his third win of the season, but Brown ended a nearly two-year absence from Victory Lane pulling away in dominating fashion to win the Hampton 150.

Brown took the lead from Civali on Lap 132 and pulled away to win by more than three seconds after Civali had led all but 14 laps of the race up to that point. It was his sixth career NWSMT victory and first since he took the checkered flag at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C., in 2008.

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NASCAR to Feature Live Race Audio

Published at February 23, 2011 in Bowman-Gray, Caraway, Dover, Greenville-Pickens, Hickory, Irwindale, Langley, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR WMT, NASCAR WSMT, NHMS, Phoenix, South Boston, Stafford and Thompson. 0 Comments

Webcasts allow fans to follow the action of their favorite series

Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced today that NASCARHomeTracks.com will feature live internet radio broadcasts of 32 touring series events, beginning with Thursday’s NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season-opener at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCARHomeTracks.com is NASCAR.com’s official home for touring and weekly series news and results. The live radio broadcasts will be provided by the team from Speed 51 Radio, headed by SPEED announcer Bob Dillner.

The broadcasts will feature flag-to-flag coverage of many of the top events in NASCAR’s touring series, including the championship season finales in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.

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Modified Races To Air On VERSUS

Published at April 7, 2010 in Bowman-Gray, Caraway, Langley, NASCAR WMT, NASCAR WSMT, Riverhead, Stafford, Thompson and Tri-County. 0 Comments

Nine NASCAR Whelen Modified & NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Races to Air on VERSUS

Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR and VERSUS announced the broadcast schedule for the NASCAR Whelen Modified and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tours in 2010.

VERSUS’ first NASCAR race will feature the Whelen Modified Tour’s annual appearance at Riverhead (N.Y.) Raceway and the first Whelen Southern Modified Tour broadcast will be its stop at historic Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

VERSUS’ on-air schedule will include nine races between the two Tours with the premiere one-hour race telecast airing on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET. All races will air again the Sunday following the initial telecast.

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Phil DiMario Wins ARDC Feature in Virginia

Published at June 29, 1998 in ARDC and Langley. Closed

Hampton, Va., June 28 – Phil DiMario was the fastest Midget in the ARDC CARQUEST Midget field on Saturday night at the Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia. DiMario of Piermont, New York finished second last week in the ARDC/NEMA Mini-Indy race at Flemington Speedway and improved on that position to win the first race in the ARDC southern tour schedule.

Bill Ertel of Tom's River, New Jersey took the lead at the start of the 25 lap feature and led for 12 circuits until the 1996 ARDC Champion, Phil DiMario, became the new leader on lap 13. DiMario held off the reining ARDC champion, Ed Stimely, Jr., for the victory.

The win was DiMario's first feature win of 1998. DiMario became the seventh different feature winner in ARDC CARQUEST Midget racing in the 1998 season.

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