by Jay | Nov 22, 2010 | Canaan, New England, New Hampshire
Huge Purse Announced For Ricky’s Race At Canaan in 2011
W.Springfield, MA. – In a joint announcement last night, Valenti Modified Racing Series
President and founder, Jack Bateman, and retired racing great Donnie Miller Sr, disclosed, the annual event, Ricky’s Race For Kids, will carry a purse of $36,350, the largest payoff in the eight year history of New England’s premier modified racing series. The race is scheduled for July 16 at Canaan Fair Speedway, Canaan, NH.
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by Jay | Nov 22, 2010 | New England
McKennedy Crowned Modified Racing Series Champion for 2010
West Springfield, MA – Jonathan McKennedy of East Chelmsford, MA, was crowned series champion for the second year in a row Saturday night, November 20, as the Modified Racing Series, sponsored by Bob Valenti AutoMall.Com, held it’s 7th annual awards banquet at the Clarion Hotel, W.Springfield, MA. McKennedy also claimed top honors in the car owner’s category. The 23-year-old driver was a four-time winner this season claiming wins at Lee, N.H., Waterford, CT., Seekonk, MA., and Claremont, N.H.
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by Jay | Nov 22, 2010 | New England
Valenti Modified Racing Series Announces 18- Race Tentative Schedule
W.Springfield, MA – Valenti Modified Racing Series President Jack Bateman announced last night a tentative 18-race schedule for the 2011 season. Bateman disclosed the schedule at the series annual awards banquet in West. Springfield, MA.“The schedule is tentative at this point while some options are worked out,” Bateman told the gathering.
The newly announced line-up features a return to Waterford, CT., Speedbowl for that tracks season opener, a second date at Stafford Springs Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, CT., and a return to Airborne Speedway, Plattsburgh, NY.
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by Jay | Nov 22, 2010 | Drag Racing
JOHN FORCE HONORED WITH SPIRIT OF FORD AWARD
Homestead, FL, Nov. 20, 2010 – John Force, who captured his record
15th NHRA Funny Car Championship with a come-from-behind victory last
weekend in Pomona, CA, was presented the prestigious Spirit of Ford
Award in a surprise ceremony here today at Ford Championship Weekend
in the Homestead-Miami Speedway media center.
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by Jay | Nov 22, 2010 | PASS
Advance tickets for THE RACE at Historic North Wilkesboro on sale now
NAPLES ME (11/18) Advance sale tickets for THE RACE at Historic North Wilkesboro are now available.
The April 9 2011 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Sanctioned super late model race carries a purse in excess of $155,000.00 with a minimum of $75,000.00 to the winner of the 300 lap battle royal. Drivers eligible for the PASS loyalty bonuses could walk away with a $100,000.00 pay day, more than Jeff Gordon earned when he won the last major league event at the storied speedway.
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