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Volunteer Opportunities at “The Magic Mile” Loudon, NH — New Hampshire Motor Speedway becomes the largest city in the Granite State three times this year when NASCAR and INDYCAR race…
Read moreOn the Gas with Gappens: April 2011
Loudon, NH — Ladies and gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES! The greatest racing season in the 21-year history of New Hampshire Motor Speedway is set and ready for the green flag.…
Read moreShawn Buffington Wins First 2011 Nelcar Race
Loudon, NH — The 2011 Amsoil Nelcar Legends Tour season got an exciting start to the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Half the field had already ran at the…
Read moreBrian Hoar Begins Campaign for 8th ACT Title With a Win in the Season Opener at Lee USA Speedway
ACT Season Opener at Lee USA Speedway Seven-time American Canadian Tour Champion Brian Hoar of Williston, VT used patience to win the season opening NH Governor’s Cup 150 at Lee…
Read moreChristopher Flies South for SoBo Win
Saturday rain out provides opportunity South Boston, VA — Ted Christopher traveled south to Virginia early Sunday morning and picked up a NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour victory in the…
Read morePeña Survives South Boston
First career victory for Virginia native Sergio Peña won the South Boston 150 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East action Sunday afternoon from South Boston Speedway by surviving pressure from…
Read moreNASCAR Announces 2011 Programming Schedule
Broadcast of Developmental Series on SPEED Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced Friday programming for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on SPEED. The broadcast calendar includes…
Read moreLRRS Back in Action for 2011 Opener
LRRS racers hit the track for practice on Friday Loudon, NH — At speeds of up to 160 mph the Loudon Road Race Series will bring the fastest racing on…
Read moreU.S. Legend Cars Kick Off Season at NHMS
Loudon, NH — Legend Car racing, one of the fastest growing and most affordable types of American motorsports, will kick off its inaugural full season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway…
Read moreGeorge Summers Recalls Inaugural Spring Sizzler at Stafford
Stafford Springs, CT — As Stafford Speedway gets ready to host its 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler, we are taking a walk back in time with some of the…
Read moreEd Flemke, Jr. Recalls First Spring Sizzler; Ready to Make 21st Career Start in 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler
Stafford Springs, CT — In the 39 year history of the CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler, one driver who has been there to see it all is Ed Flemke, Jr. From…
Read moreWin the Ultimate Fan Dinner with Tony Stewart at NHMS
Loudon, NH — Race fans, if you have ever dreamed of dining with your favorite NASCAR driver, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities is offering two…
Read moreCar No. 36 & Car No. 51 Whelen Modified Tour Teams Penalized for Rules Violations
Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced today the No. 36 and No. 51 teams that compete in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour have been penalized as a result of rules…
Read moreFeel the Racing Thrill; Drive Your Car Around “The Magic Mile”
Loudon, NH — Strap those seat belts tight, step on the gas and experience the same rush that the stars of NASCAR and INDYCAR feel at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,…
Read moreStafford Speedway Hosting Open Practice Session on April 16th in Preparation for 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler
Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Motor Speedway will roar to life with the sounds of racing engines for the first time during the 2011 season on Saturday, April 16. An…
Read moreChristopher Right at Home at Thompson
Overcomes Penalty, Injury To Win Whelen Modified Tour Opener Thompson, CT — Ted Christopher rallied from two laps down and a hand injury from an early-race spin to maintain his…
Read moreChristopher Doubles Up at Thompson; O’Sullivan, Materas, Marcotte, Coates & Fields Also Winners
Thompson, CT — It was a stellar afternoon for Plainville, CT, racer Ted Christopher. Despite an injured hand and his fair share of struggles, Christopher took home top honors in…
Read moreNotebook: Not So Smooth for Silk
Misfortune claims number of championship hopefuls Thompson, CT — Bad luck reared its ugly head early in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season opener when it claimed the engine of reigning…
Read moreRocco back in winner’s circle; Thomas, Puleo, Evans others to record NWAAS victories; Dimatteo and Martin INEX winners
Waterford, CT — Waterford Speedbowl completed a briskly paced six-division NASCAR Whelen All-American Series race program Saturday evening, marking the shoreline oval’s return to Saturday night racing for the 61st…
Read moreSantos Record-Setting WMT Qualifying Effort at Thompson; Ceravolo Makes Triumphant Return; Cipriano Score Saturday Icebreaker Win
Thompson, CT — The 2011 season officially got underway at Thompson International Speedway with day number one of the traditional Icebreaker. In qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour, Bobby Santos…
Read moreNotebook: He’s in the Right Frame of Mind
Santos’ mental preparation makes difference during qualifying Thompson,CT — Walk through any garage area and you’ll find more than a handful of drivers who don’t consider themselves good qualifiers. They don’t…
Read moreSantos Off to Record Start
Breaks own track mark in qualifying for NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour opener Thompson, CT — Defending champion Bobby Santos shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, the Franklin, Mass.,…
Read morePractice: No Change at the Top
Santos picks up where he left off in 2010 Thompson, CT — Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Bobby Santos is up to his old ways already, and it’s just…
Read moreSantos Tabbed Favorite in NASCAR Whelen Modified Preseason Poll
Media Picks Defending Champion to Repeat in 2011 Daytona Beach, FL — With the 2011 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season set to begin with the Icebreaker at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway…
Read moreNorth Country Porsche Club Lay’s Down Some Rubber On NHMS’ 2011 Season of Speed
Loudon, NH — After a long winter, spring has sprung at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the roar of engines can be heard on-track this weekend, as the North Country…
Read moreJamie “The Jet” Tomaino Still Chasing First Career CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler After 27 Years
Stafford Springs, CT — In NASCAR’s Daytona 500, Dave Marcis holds the record for most career starts with 33, and A.J. Foyt holds the Indy 500 record for most career…
Read moreRichie Pallai, Jr. Gearing Up for CARQUEST Belts & Hose Pit Party at the 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler
Stafford Springs, CT — The 40th Annual Tech-Net Spring Sizzler will kick off the 2011 race season and Richie Pallai, Jr., the driver of the #39 Bosch Spark Plugs Whelen…
Read moreTrantolo & Trantolo Law Firm Joins Stafford Contingency Program as First Place SK Modified® Sponsor
Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that it will welcome Trantolo and Trantolo Law Firm as the newest member of the Stafford family of sponsors. Trantolo and…
Read moreLou Austin Recalls Spring Sizzler Early Days at Stafford
Stafford Springs, CT — With the 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler less than a month away, the excitement and anticipation of “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring”…
Read moreNEMA Stalwart Jimmy O’Brien Passes
The Northeastern Midget Association lost one of its most dedicated competitors and contributors Monday with the passing of Jimmy O’Brien. As a car owner and officer, O’Brien helped to write…
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