Thompson Readies for 34th Annual Xtramart World Series

Thompson, CT — It is a racing weekend like no other. Thompson International Speedway’s World Series of Speedway Racing brings together just about every type of racecar to be found in the northeast for a three-day racing extravaganza that includes over five hundred racecars and fourteen different divisions. It all happens the weekend of October 12th, 13th, and 14th.

The 34th annual World Series of Speedway Racing, presented by Whelen Engineering and XTRAMART, is the largest and most diversified racing weekend held anywhere in the country. Race teams and race fans from over a dozen states and two Canadian provinces make their annual pilgrimage to this incredible event which is as much a huge party as it is a non-stop race weekend.

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Finale To Settle SK, Mini Stock Point Battles

Waterford, CT –One hundred lap features for the SK-Modifieds and Late Models top the bill for this weekend’s 13-division Town Fair Tire Finale at Waterford Speedbowl. The two-day battle with bring to a close a couple of special point races as well.

Rob Janovic Jr. takes a 14-point lead over Dennis Gada in the SK 100 while Ken Cassidy Jr. enters the Mini Stock 30 lapper a mere 12 ahead of Danny Field. Janovic and Cassidy are seeking first-time crowns while Gada and Field are after new records – a 7th title for Gada and a third straight for Field.

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