by Jay | Jan 2, 2016 | Connecticut, New, North East Street Stock Tour, Touring Series News
North East Street Stock Tour to Hold Inaugural Championship Banquet
THOMPSON, CT – The North East Street Stock Tour (NESST) will hold the Championship Awards Banquet on January 23, at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Raceway Restaurant. The top-10 in the final point standings in the series’ inaugural season will be honored, as well as the 2015 champion, Joe Arena.
Along with the top-10 being recognized at the Championship Awards Banquet, specialty awards will be handed out, including the Sportsmanship award, and Hard Charger, given to the driver who advanced his final position the most in feature events throughout the season.
The banquet will begin at 11AM, with social hour lasting until 12PM, and lunch and awards ceremonies to follow.
Tickets are available by contacting Josh Vanada via email at [email protected], or by calling (774) 226-3229. Tickets are $30, and must RSVP by January 18, 2015.
by Jay | Dec 31, 2015 | Connecticut, New England
Karting to Conquer Cancer: How Your Donations Help Cure Cancer
WALLINGFORD, CT – The Karting to Conquer Cancer event, built to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will take place on January 16, at On Track Karting, in Wallingford, CT. The event was created for the racing community to help fight back against cancer, as so many have been affected directly, or indirectly, by this horrible disease. With the help of your support, cancer research and patient care will benefit directly from your investments.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) has been described as having a level of patient service and care that is unmatched in other centers. The DFCI offers special programs that serve the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families throughout their care, helping to cope with the effects of cancer treatment. The care extends beyond the time of medication and therapy, and ensures care continues after treatment ends.
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by Jay | Dec 23, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
TQ Midgets Added to NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final Weekend at Stafford Motor Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—The American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association (ATQMRA) will make their inaugural appearance at Stafford Speedway during the 2016 NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final on the weekend of October 1-2, in a $1,000 to win 30-lap feature on the Stafford mini-mile.
“We’re excited to bring a new kind of racing to Stafford to close out our 2016 race season,” explained Stafford GM/COO Mark Arute. “The TQ midgets have been putting on great shows the last few years in the indoor racing series and since our mini-mile is right around the same size as most of the indoor venues, we thought it would be a great addition to our NAPA Fall Final weekend. The mini-mile will be seeing some great action throughout 2016 with the US Legend Cars, the Wild Thing Kart Jr Outlaws and Sr. Champs and now the TQ midgets.”
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by Jay | Dec 19, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
Stafford Motor Speedway Announces 2016 Racing Schedule
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway is pleased to announce the 2016 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series schedule. The 2016 schedule will consist of 133 feature events spread over 22 race dates, kicking off with the 45th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler on April 22-24, and culminating with the 44th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final Weekend on October 1-2. Stafford’s SK Modifieds®, Late Models, SK Lights, Limited Late Models, and DARE Stocks will be joined by the U.S. Legend Cars on 14 of the 22 race dates. New for the 2016 season will be a pair of races for the Wild Thing Karts that race at Stafford on Monday nights. The Senior Champs division will hit the track on Friday, July 1 and the Junior Outlaw division will race on July 22.
Keeping the focus on family affordable pricing, the schedule includes many discount event nights, like the popular BFF night, Girls Night Out, Facebook Friday, Back 2 SK®ool Blitz, Military Appreciation Night and First Responder Night. For the 26th consecutive season, the month of May is Youth Organization Month. All children 14 and under are admitted FREE when wearing a youth organization Team shirt or Uniform.
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by Jay | Dec 19, 2015 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
The Battle off the Track: How Cancer Has Affected Our Racing Families
Volume 6
STAFFORD, CT – One of the toughest feelings in life is being unable to take pain and suffering away from your child. Stafford Springs Motor Speedway Late Model champion Michael Bennett experienced that feeling this year, with his son, Chace.
Michael and his wife, Lindsay, had just welcomed their daughter, Tenley, to the world in July. At that time, Chace had been acting out of sorts. The couple had concerns about Chace, and brought him to the doctor to be tested for Lyme disease. After a few hours, the bloodwork returned, but it wasn’t what the Bennett’s expected. Chace was diagnosed with leukemia.
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by Jay | Dec 12, 2015 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thomspon Speedway Motorsports Park Expands NASCAR Racing Schedule in 2016
(THOMPSON, CT) – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP), the famed 5/8-mile oval in Northeast Connecticut, announced the expansion of its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series schedule to 10 events in 2016. The announcement was greeted with excitement by many teams and drivers who are looking forward to competing in more races at the historic speedway. The schedule is highlighted by four NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) events, the return of the Triple Crown Championship for the Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions, and the inaugural Fan and Driver appreciation month.
“We’re excited to release another creative oval schedule,” stated Josh Vanada, General Manager of TSMP. “We’re proud to showcase our talented drivers in three additional events. It’s a privilege for us to honor both our fans and drivers with their own special events in July. It’s the least we can do with their great support throughout our 75-year history. It will be an exciting year with traditional favorites and some new, exciting formats.”
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