Race Fans with a Dream: How OTB Promotions Began
No. Stonington, CT — This sport is not dead. What this sport needs is revival. Those words come from OTB Promotions Executive Vice President Josh Vanada, when asked what he…
Read moreCaruso to Race Late Model at Seekonk
Keith Caruso will be driving a Late Model on Saturday nights at Seekonk (MA) Speedway and a V6 Modified at Hudson (NH) Speedway this season. He will also be racing part-time in…
Read moreBabb Racing ACT for Laquerre
Pro Stock Events Also Scheduled Brad Babb will make a return to the American Canadian Tour (ACT) full-time for Joey Laquerre. Laquerre bought an old ACT car from Glen Luce.…
Read moreNew England Pro 4 Modified Schedule Announced
Hello Everyone! It has been a long off season, and I’m sure you’re all ready to get back to the track. Hopefully the snow will be finished melting before the…
Read moreMini Stocks to Start Off Strong with a Double Header at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Season Opener
Thompson, CT — There is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been a long hard winter and the Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) is only 23…
Read moreNew England Street Outlaw Series Inaugural 2015 Season; Two Dates Set for Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Gales Ferry, CT (March 17, 2015) – The newly formed New England Street Outlaw Series (NESOS) is poised for an exciting inaugural 2015 season of spectator drag racing events throughout…
Read moreWildermuth Joins YankeeRacer Team
We are proud to announce the latest addition to YankeeRacer.com. Wayne Wildermuth will be writing a column for us. Spotter Bites will provide information on races from his perspective. ‘Muffy’…
Read moreNWMT: Nocella to Compete for Sunoco ROY
Anthony Nocella of Woburn, MA will move to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour full-time in the KLM Motorsports No. 64. “(I) want to thank Mike Murphy and Ron both for…
Read moreCurry Picks Up Most Improved Driver Award
Third generation driver Doug Curry was awarded the Most Improved Driver Award at the New London-Waterford (CT) Speedbowl banquet. The Groton, CT driver was ecstatic at receiving the hardware Saturday…
Read moreMRNETS Releases 2015 Race Schedule
The Mr. Rooter New England Truck Series has finalized its 2015 Schedule with the addition of three race events at the New London – Waterford Speedbowl. The series will…
Read moreMr. Rooter Named Title Sponsor of June NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisee, Vin Beedle, announced today that the Connecticut-based company will be the entitlement sponsor of the 125-lap NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT)…
Read moreRacingJunk.com to be Named the Official Classifieds of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
THOMPSON, CT – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) – one of the most diverse motorsports facilities in New England – is proud to announce a partnership with RacingJunk.com – the…
Read moreIzzo Moving to Sunoco Modifieds at Thompson
Dylan Izzo of Monroe, CT will move the Sunoco Modifieds at Thompson (CT) Speedway Motorsports Park. A former Legend Car champion at Waterford (CT) Speedbowl, Izzo has some sponsorship help…
Read moreJarvenpaa Seeking Improvement, Championships
Tyler Jarvenpaa will return to the Sportsman Modified division this season at the Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. Jarvenpaa finished sixth in points last season. As he heads back for…
Read moreGranite State Pro Stock Series Drivers Looking Ahead to New Season
O’Sullivan, Casagrande Looking to Rebound in 2015 Walpole, NH — With the 2015 schedule fast approaching; the Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) kicking off the 11-race series on…
Read moreJurcik in 51CT Late Model for Thompson, ACT
Travis Jurcik of Chaplin, CT will move to the Late Models this season. He will compete at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park regularly and a limited schedule on the American Canadian…
Read moreNew Web Sites for Mr. Rooter Racing, NETS
Tapley Designs and Graphics has launched a pair of new web sites, www.rooterracing.com/ and www.mrrootertruckseries.com. Vin Beedle sponsors a number of local teams through his business and is the new…
Read moreThompson Champions to Shine at Mohegan Sun
Facility Moves Banquet to Casino as Part of 75 Year Anniversary Celebration THOMPSON, CONN. – Officials from Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) announced this morning that the 2015 Championship Awards Banquet…
Read moreTapley’s ‘Work of Passion’
Sleep is a luxury for Scott Tapley of Poland Springs, Maine. Tapley works as the Race Director at Lee USA (NH) Speedway, Thompson (CT) Speedway Motorsports Park and the Mr.…
Read moreFormer Modified Car Owner Esther Lyon Passes Away
Esther L. Lyon March 27, 1934 – January 31, 2015 Woodstock-Esther L. Lyon, 80, died Saturday at home surrounded by her family. Wife of James Lyon, Sr., he died in…
Read moreOffices Closed Feb. 2 Due to Snow
Due to the snowstorm, our offices will be closed Monday, February 2. We will reopen Tuesday morning at 9 AM.
Read moreNew England Antique Racers (NEAR) Set Busy 2015 Agenda
The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) have secured several event dates as part of a busy 2015 agenda. First is the Frank Maratta Auto Show and Racearama to be held…
Read moreNEMA Releases Preliminary 2015 Schedule
BROCKTON, Mass. — Established haunts make up the 2015 Northeastern Midget Association schedule, including a return to White Mountain Motorsports Park for the Jim O’Brien Memorial race after an absence…
Read moreEllwood to Split Time on NWMT, Riverhead
Kyle Ellwood of Riverhead, NY will enter several NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races this season. He plans four races at Thompson (Icebreaker and World Series) and both races at his…
Read moreWoody Pitkat Scheduled to Drive #6 Sunoco Modified for Mertz Racing at Thompson Speedway in 2015
NASCAR All American Series Sunoco Modified car owner Stan Mertz officially announced today that Woody Pitkat will take over behind the wheel of his Mertz Racing No. 6 modified at…
Read moreThompson Speedway Motorsports Park Partners with Innovative App Tracktivity
(January 20, 2015) — Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) is proud to announce our partnership with Tracktivity! Tracktivity is an app helping you connect with activity at motor racing venues…
Read moreNew England International Auto Show Photos Available for Download
Our partners at Clarus Studios have posted photos from our photo booth at this weekend’s New England International Auto Show. If you had a chance to stop by and have…
Read moreEd Flemke Web Site Debuts
EdFlemke.com, a web site documenting the career of Ed Flemke launched this weekend. A project by the Williams brothers, the longtime racing fans have built a digital home for the…
Read moreJaguar Race from Thompson, 1956
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Read moreOTB Promotions Announces Second Event at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
ICEBREAKER, Road Race Style to Open Grassroots Sports Car Racing Season NO. STONINGTON, CT – OTB Promotions – a new motorsports promotions company – has announced a second event has…
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