Thunder Returns to the Monadnock Mountains in 2017
Winchester, NH – The owners of Monadnock Speedway are very optimistic as they embark on the
2017 racing season. Modified racing has always been popular at the high-banked, ¼ mile speedway and
will continue to be the backbone of Monadnock this year.
Topping the excitement at Monadnock Speedway is the return of the open-wheel
Modified Series. Over the last several years, the speedway has developed a strong following in what
they called the “Sportsman Modifieds”. Written years ago, the rules were designed to provide an
economical modified racing division – exactly the same as the ever-popular SK Lights that run at
nearby Connecticut race tracks. Going into the 2017 season, the Sportsman Modifieds will carry a new
name – the SK Modified Lights.
The SK Modified Lights are a Tier 1 NASCAR division making them eligible for both state
and regional points under the NASCAR banner. Running on a weekly basis at Monadnock as the
premier NASCAR division, any first time winner this year in the SK Lights will receive $1,000 to win.
Last year’s track champion, Bill Kimball, received $8,000 in Tier I point monies, the state
championship, a fire suit and helmet. The SK Modified Lights will run two twin 25-lap events that will
offer extra points and extra money. These added events pay $650 to win with a guaranteed $150 to
start.
Along with the weekly racing program, the thunder will roll as Monadnock plays host to the the
Modified Touring Series for 4 of the 10-race series that is slated to run at several New England
facilities. Thanks to series sponsor, EXIT Realty, a healthy pay-off and point fund will be offered for
this 10-race series that can only add to the exhilaration felt by these open-wheel machines.
The weekly Whelen NASCAR All-American Series will offer more excitement as the Super
Stocks, Mini Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Lightening Stocks, and the Young Guns all take to the ¼ miler. In
addition to the weekly Saturday night venue, the speedway will host the NEMA and NEMA Lights, the
Pro-Four Modifieds, and the ever-popular Classic Lights. Also on tap in 2017 will be the Senior Tour
Auto Racers, better know as STAR, taking a step back in time with their antique race machines.
One of the most exciting events on the schedule is the Firecracker 125 featuring the Modified
Touring Series that will include a spectacular fireworks display that’s sure to please fans of all ages.
Also making an appearance in 2017 and competing in a 100-lapper will be the Granite State Pro-Stock
Tour.
With so much to offer both fans and racers alike, Monadnock Speedway is looking forward to a
spectacular year of racing as they bring back the thunder to the mountains. For information go to
www.monadnockspeedway.com
