(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the green flag falls on the 2019 season at Stafford Motor Speedway, one of the busiest drivers in the paddock area will be Meriden, CT native Matt Galko. The driver of the #3 AAA Consulting, LLC. Chevrolet will once again chase after the SK Modified® track title but he will also be driving his own car in the three Open Modified 80 events on the 2019 Stafford calendar. In addition, Galko is also looking into the possibility of making his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut this season.
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After recording 5 consecutive top-4 finishes in the Late Model standings at Stafford Motor Speedway, the 2018 season was disappointing for Ellington, CT native Kevin Gambacorta. The driver of the #23 Lavigne Law Dodge began last season with high hopes, but a wreck in the season opening NAPA Spring Sizzler event forced Gambacorta to miss several races as he repaired his car. Another wreck later in the season relegated Gambacorta to the sidelines for several more races. Despite missing 6 races in total, Gambacorta still managed to finish 9th in the standings on the strength of a win and 5 second place finishes. Gambacorta is heading into the 2019 season at Stafford ready to put the misery of 2018 behind him.
WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Heritage Family Credit Union members can circle Father’s Day on their calendars: Devil’s Bowl Speedway will once again offer free admission for all HFCU members at the annual “Member Night” event on Sunday, June 16. Officials from HFCU and Devil’s Bowl also confirmed that the event will continue in 2020 as well, which will mark its 15th year at the Rutland County dirt track.
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After a career best season that saw him win 6 races and finish as runner up to Jeremy Lavoie in Stafford’s Limited Late Model championship race, Wild Thing Kart graduate and East Longmeadow, MA native Ryan Fearn will move to the Late Model division for the 2019 season. Ryan Fearn will be a teammate with his cousin Tom Fearn and will challenge for Rookie of the Year honors with the #12 SAFCO Foam Chevrolet.
Attleboro, Massachusetts (February 20, 2019) — The Bullring Bash Quarter Mile Challenge is heading to the 25th annual Racin’ Preview presented by LST Landscaping Inc. at Portland, ME’s Portland Exposition Building this Friday and Saturday, February 22-23, 2019. Drivers and fans will have an opportunity to learn about the Bullring Bash up close and personal throughout the two-event
(Stafford Springs, CT)— Glen Reen and the #17 Avery Construction team head into the 2019 SK Modified® season at Stafford Speedway with their eyes set squarely on making a run for the championship. Reen will once again be teammates with Dan Avery but unlike the past several seasons, Reen’s sole focus will be with the SK Modified® machine.
(Stafford Springs, CT)—In just two short seasons, George Bessette, Jr. has gone from Wild Thing Kart graduate and Stafford rookie to Street Stock champion. The Danbury, CT native claimed the Street Stock championship at Stafford with a dominant season that saw the then 15-year old finish outside the top-8 only twice as he scored a division leading 5 wins. Bessette will return to the Street Stock division to defend his title while also keeping one eye looking towards the SK Light division with plans to move to open wheel competition full-time in 2020.
JAMES RIVER, NS (February 19, 2019) – Kenny Wallace, former NASCAR driver and television broadcaster, is returning to Riverside International Speedway on July 20 for the IWK 250 Presented by Steve Lewis to defend his win last year.
“I had the time of my life last year,” said Wallace.”The whole weekend was an incredible experience. Besides being a great event, it does good things for the IWK children’s hospital; being able to spend time with them was an honor. And the fans were extremely good to me. We had a great car and a great crew. I loved the tailgate party; it was fun to party with the fans.”
Attleboro, Massachusetts (February 18, 2019) — Raymond, ME’s Kevin Oliver is the latest Legend Car racer to enter his team into the inaugural Bullring Bash Quarter Mile Challenge. The accomplished Maine racer will pilot his Oliver Family Racing #28 Ford Coupe in the Bullring Bash MSD Legends events at North Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) and Barre, VT’s Thunder Road Speedbowl and is already brimming with anticipation for the trio of $1,500-to-win events.
