Northeast Motorsports Expo 2013 This Weekend
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NASCAR Recognizes Magic Mile As One Of The Safest In The Country
NHMS Infield Care Center wins 2012 ‘Above and Beyond Award’
LOUDON, N.H. (Jan. 8, 2013) – Driver safety is paramount at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by NASCAR, which presented the Magic Mile today with the 2012 “Above and Beyond Award.” The award was given as part of the NASCAR Medical Liaison Department Awards at this year’s NASCAR Summit in Concord, N.C.
The award is presented to an individual or infield care center (IFCC) that not only performs their job very well, but often exceeds expectations. It is given in recognition for hard work, dedication and commitment.
Full Slate Of Events Pack 25th Motorsports Expo
AUGUSTA, Maine – More than a dozen seminars and special events, including a question and answer session with two former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, marks the quarter-century anniversary of the Northeast Motorsports Expo.
With track and series displays, industry vendors, driver autograph sessions and more, the Northeast Motorsports Expo returns to the Augusta Civic Center from Jan. 11-13, 2013. Ricky Craven and Steve Park – who each have Sprint Cup Series wins on their New England-based resumes – will participate in a “Passing The Mic” seminar at 8 p.m. on the show’s opening night.
“We have a great lineup of events taking place all weekend,” said Expo promoter Steve Perry, owner of the Mainely Motorsports television show. “There’s something for everybody, too – from fans to crew members to drivers. I think this will be our best Expo yet.”
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Seekonk Speedway announces 2013 schedule
As the weather hits the first major cold snap of the winter months, the staff has been working diligently to put together a 50 event schedule for the 2013 calendar.
The racing season kicks into high gear on Sunday, May 5th with full slate of action, featuring the A.R.C. Pro Stocks, Late Models, Street Stocks and Sport Trucks. The Pure Stocks and Nick’s Pit Stop Legends will join the celebration as well on the 68th season opener.
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THOMPSON SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2013 RACING SCHEDULE
THOMPSON, CT. The 2013 Thompson International Speedway racing schedule has been released. The track will host three NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races, three Valenti Modified Racing Series events, the Granite State Pro Stocks, the Northern Mini Stock Tour, the New England Truck Series and other touring series in addition to a weekly Thursday night racing schedule that will run from May 31st through August 29th.
The 2013 season will open with the traditional Icebreaker on the weekend of April 13 & 14 and will end with the World Series of Speedway Racing slated for October 18th -20th. The WMT will top the billing at each of these events and will also return for the annual 150-lap August race.
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