Thompson Speedway Announces Awards Banquet Date
THOMPSON, CT — The Thompson Speedway has announced that the 2013 NASCAR All-American Series awards banquet will be held on Friday, November 29th. All of Thompson’s five NWAAS divisions will…
Read moreChristopher Garners Hometown Honors
Modified Standout Elected To Plainville Sports Hall Of Fame DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Owner of 15 NASCAR titles, Ted Christopher’s distinguished career will be recognized by his Connecticut hometown with…
Read moreVanada Named General Manager of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
THOMPSON, CT — Josh Vanada of Walpole, MA has been named General Manager of the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. His responsibilities will include the renovated 1.7 mile road course that…
Read moreImpressive Cast Set for NEAR Fame Fete
An all-star cast will induct an equally impressive group of inductees at the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday Nov. 10 at the Lodge at Manelleys in…
Read moreNEAR Hall of Famer Rene Charland Passes at 84
Rene Charland “Da Champ”: November 13, 1928 – September 30, 2013 Rene M Charland, legendary stock car driver who blazed numerous tracks from Canada to Florida passed away peacefully on…
Read moreNASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship to be Decided at Thompson
THOMPSON, CT — The championship crown for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will be determined at Thompson’s World Series on Sunday, October 20th. After a season-long battle, the coveted championship…
Read moreJim McCallum Passes at 69
Jim McCallum, 69, of Fall River, MA passed away on September 20 after a long illness. Born on January 14, 1944, McCallum’s four-decade racing career began in the mid-1960s. He…
Read moreRatta/Mitchell Award to Pete Vander Veer
Peter Vander Veer, a standout auto racing writer for over 30 years, will receive the Jack Ratta/Charlie Mitchell Award at the 16th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame…
Read morePulliam Continues Historic Short-Track Run
Joins Elite Company With 2nd Whelen All-American Title DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Lee Pulliam is now an iconic champion in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series history. He won NASCAR’s national championship…
Read moreAmerican Racer Tire Choice of ACT Through 2019
Waterbury, VT – The American Canadian Tour (ACT) has announced that its tire of choice for the next six (6) years will be the American Racer brand from Race Tires…
Read moreThompson Readies for World Series in October
THOMPSON, CT — Thompson Speedway is a busy place these days as preparations are in full swing for the October 18th, 19th and 20th running of the annual Sunoco World…
Read moreAnnual Pot Luck Party Following Thompson Race
It’s that time again. We will be planning the annual Pot Luck Party to follow the feature at the World Series at Thompson International Speedway on Saturday October 19th. If…
Read moreJess A. Ruggiero Passes at 93
Jess A. Ruggiero, 93, of New Britain, died Sunday, (September 1, 2013) at the Hospital of Central CT at New Britain General. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Germano)…
Read moreCarey Wins Wild Late Model Feature in Final Thursday Night Thompson Thunder; Rocco, Gentes, McDermott, Kenneway, Bourgeois Champs
Thompson, Conn: The 2013 season was celebrated in the final installment of Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) with Keith Rocco, Rick Gentes, Cam McDermott, Steve Kenneway, and Eric Bourgeois earning…
Read moreIn The Spotlight – John Studley
Like so many racers, John Studley was introduced to the sport as a young boy. But, his story has a few detours along the way. “I was exposed to it…
Read moreCeravolo Gunning for Top-10 Finish
Pulliam Winless; McCaskill Takes Two DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Todd Ceravolo is having a satisfying season in SK Modified competition at two Connecticut NASCAR Whelen All-American Series paved tracks. A…
Read moreChampions to be Crowned this Week at Thompson
THOMPSON, CT — The final Thursday night of the 2013 racing season at Thompson Speedway could produce the most exciting racing of the season. The point standings in each of…
Read moreLee Cancelled; Oswego, Star, Thompson to Close Out 2013 Season
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Lee USA Speedway and the International Supermodified Association announced Monday, August 26, that the August 9 event at Lee USA Speedway in New Hampshire, which was rained…
Read moreSavary Wins First VMRS Race at Thompson
Thompson, CT — Richard Savary, of Canton, MA, won his first Valenti Modified Racing Series event Thursday night, August 22, with an impressive run in the 75-lap feature race Savary,…
Read moreSavary Uses Late-Race Caution To Win VMRS Action; Rocco, Tinio, McDermott Among Whelen All-American Series Winners
Thompson, CT — Good things come to those who wait. After four previous attempts, the Valenti Modified Racing Series got their 75-lap feature in at Thompson Speedway with Richard Savary…
Read more“Speeding with Souza” to Debut on the Victory Lane Radio Network on Tuesday August 27, 2013 at 6pm
Spencer, MA — Victory Lane Radio will be introducing its latest radio show to the airwaves this coming Tuesday. Speeding with Souza, will air every Tuesday night from 6-7pm EST.…
Read moreValenti Modified Series Prepares for Twin Bill
Canaan, NH. – Two races in two days. Thanks to Mother Nature. What was to be the second of three races for the Valenti Modified Racing Series at Thompson CT…
Read morePartridge Career Revolves Around Irwindale
Pulliam Extends Whelen All-American Points Lead With 22nd Win DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The career of Ryan Partridge revolves around Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway’s half-mile paved oval at Irwindale Event Center.…
Read moreBIG NIGHT FOR COMPETITORS AND FANS AT THOMPSON
THOMPSON, CT — Thursday Night Thompson Thunder will be filled with action and tension this Thursday night at the Thompson Speedway. The action will come from the exciting eight-division program…
Read moreSantos Works Overtime for Win
Collects 10th Career Whelen Modified Tour Victory THOMPSON, Conn. – It took overtime, but Bobby Santos collected his 10th career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win Thursday night with his victory…
Read morePitkat’s Win Put Him Atop Sunoco Modified Point Battle; Santos Checkers Bud 150
Thompson, CT — It was a night of repeat winners and new point leaders in Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT). Woody Pitkat led the NASCAR Whelen All American Series action…
Read moreQUALIFYING: Santos Nabs Another Pole
Ties Single-Season Career-High With Fourth Pole THOMPSON, Conn. – Another race, another Coors Light Pole Award for Bobby Santos. Santos, from Franklin, Mass., recorded his fourth pole of the 2013…
Read morePRACTICE: Santos Quick At Thompson
Led Budweiser King of Beers 150 Practice THOMPSON, Conn. – A three-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner at Thompson Speedway, Bobby Santos is once again off to a fast start…
Read moreWhelen Mod Tour News & Notes: Thompson
Coby’s Midseason Surge Tightens Title Picture DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Although it was way too early to count him out of the championship picture at the time, when Doug Coby…
Read moreActions Speak Louder Than Words
Modified Veteran Christopher Lets The Numbers Do The Talking PLAINVILLE, Conn. – He can talk to you for hours on end about racing. He can tell you how a race…
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