Former track champ Ben Poland won the 79-lap Outlaw Late Model main event Saturday at Claremont Motorsports Park. Midget car legend Randy Cabral topped the NEMA feature, and former speedway Pure Stock king Chris Chambers outran a 20-car field to win his opening day top event.
On a perfect April Saturday afternoon, the historic third-mile oval began its 79th consecutive season with a blockbuster eight-division Spring Fling event. And although day two of the scheduled weekend-long event was scrubbed due to rain, the Saturday biggie set the stage well for the oval’s 2026 Weekly Racing Series schedule that kicks off next Friday, April 24, with the green flag flying at 7 p.m.
Other winners Saturday at CMP included Chase Curtis, scoring his first career CMP victory in the Crown Vics, Michael Yeaton, who topped the Six Shooters, and Zach Martinez, a first-time speedway winner in the NEMA Lites. Powerhouse Andrew Harmon topped the New England Dwarf Car Series feature, and Kendall Whitehill was first under the checkers in the 603 Mini Cups.
Claremont Motorsports Park in New Hampshire will host its 2026 season opener with the Spring Fling doubleheader weekend, April 18-19, featuring two days of short-track racing action. The event will showcase multiple divisions, including the Asetex Tire & Auto Outlaw Late Models, NEMA Midgets, and NEMA Lights, with a 79-lap main event for the Outlaw Late Models offering a $1,500 prize. Saturday’s schedule includes the Crown Vics, 603 Mini Cups, and other divisions, while Sunday highlights the R.E Super Streets and Four-Cylinder Enduro.
Admission prices vary by day: $20 for adults and $15 for seniors on Saturday, with reduced rates of $15 for adults and $10 for seniors on Sunday. Children aged 6–12 pay $5, and kids 5 and under enter free. Pit gates open at 9:00 AM both days, with racing starting at 1:30 PM on Saturday and 1:00 PM on Sunday. The event marks the return of short-track racing to the Twin State Valley after a winter hiatus.
CLAREMONT, NH — Claremont Motorsports Park, New England’s fastest third-mile oval, roared to life for its 79th season Saturday with snow flying high into the air as the historic speedplant hosted its fifth annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Enduro event, just 49 days shy of its two-day Spring Fling asphalt season opener.
With the racing surface covered with snow, chief starter Chris Horton sent the field off for 79 laps of battle on the final afternoon of February — first on the white stuff and then, as the action heated their pathway, on mostly wet asphalt.
Mother Nature Claims Victory at Claremont Motorsports Park – May 9th Event Canceled
Claremont, NH – May 8, 2025 – Claremont Motorsports Park has announced that all scheduled racing activities for Friday night, May 9th, have been canceled due to impending weather expected to impact the area throughout the day and evening. Track officials made the decision prioritizing the safety of drivers, teams, and fans.
There will be no make-up date for this event. Claremont Motorsports Park will move forward into the May 16th weekend, which had been scheduled as a spring break for the track, and that will remain unchanged.
GRANITE STATE PRO STOCK SERIES ROLLS TO CLAREMONT WITH RACE FOUR ON TAP
By Souza Media/Kyle Souza
WALPOLE, N.H. — With three races complete, the Granite State Pro Stock Series is set to return to Claremont Motorsports Park on Sunday, May 30, celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a 100-lap Pro Stock special. The tricky New Hampshire oval will host three of the 15 events on the series schedule this season — meaning those who hope to be in championship contention will need to get a handle on it quickly.
Entering the race, there have been three different winners in the first three races of the season. Joey Pole opened the year with a dominating victory at Stafford Motor Speedway, while Angelo Belsito stormed to Victory Lane in race two at Monadnock Speedway. Last time out, Bryan Kruczek drove the Bobby Webber Racing No. 19 into Victory Lane at his home track, Star Speedway. The entry list for Sunday’s spectacular includes a mix of former series champions, rising stars and series veterans.
Modified Racing Series set to Return to Claremont Motorsports Park in 2021
Claremont Motorsports Park and The Modified Racing Series are pleased to announce the return of one of New England’s finest modified touring series to the NH oval in 2021. The series and track will join forces for a spectacular fall day of racing that fans won’t want to miss. Labor Day weekend, 2021, the sound of tour type modifieds will once again thunder from Thrasher Road.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring The M.R.S. back to Claremont”, stated track promoter Mike Parks. “Tour type Modifieds were the lifeblood of the speedway for many many years so to bring them back is an honor”. Parks went on to say “Jack (Bateman) and general manager Willie Doucette are bringing the series back to its roots for 2021 and we are excited to be a part of that process”.
