by Jay | Dec 11, 2015 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson Mourns the Loss of a Great Competitor
(THOMPSON, CT) – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park today expressed its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of a former track Champion Ron Bouchard. Bouchard was a regular competitor at Thompson from 1972 through 1980 and was a real fan favorite.
Donald J. Hoenig, a long-time friend of Bouchard, spoke for the track when he said that everyone at the Thompson Speedway was deeply saddened by his passing. “He was not only a wonderful personal friend, but was a marvelous driver and a great golfing companion”, said Hoenig.
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by Jay | Dec 7, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
2016 Season Kicks off with 45th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway and NAPA Auto Parts will usher in the 2016 season with the 45th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler on April 22-24. NAPA Auto Parts is the Elite Corporate Sponsor of Stafford Speedway and title sponsor of the track’s marque events, NAPA Spring Sizzler, NAPA Fall Final and the uniquely formatted NAPA SK 5k.
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by Jay | Dec 7, 2015 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Honors Champions at Mohegan Sun
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park celebrated the 2015 oval track season this weekend at Mohegan Sun at its annual award ceremony honoring four division champions in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. Woody Pitkat celebrated his 2nd Sunoco Modified title, while Scott Sundeen was honored as a 4-time Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman champion. Late Model driver Brian Tagg and Mini Stock competitor Dave Trudeau each took home their first career championship.
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by Jay | Dec 6, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
Stafford Speedway 2016 Season Passes Offer Big Savings
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway has 2016 Season Tickets available at big savings to the race teams and fans. All season ticket packages remain the same price for the fourth consecutive year. Plan ahead and enjoy an early buy discount on Season Paddock, Reserved, General Admission, and Kids Club passes by purchasing before December 15th. Season ticket package prices include 10% CT Admission Tax.
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by Jay | Nov 30, 2015 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Announces New Season Pass Program for 2016
(THOMPSON, CT) – Thompson Speedway Motorsports announced today a new 2016 season pass program that will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Nov. 27. The passes will be sold at a special Black Friday discount from Friday through Monday, Nov. 30. This exciting new program gives loyal fans and teams the ability to purchase paddock passes or general admission tickets for select events at huge discounts.
The Platinum Paddock Pass offers the ultimate package for the racing enthusiast, including general admission and paddock access to all oval and road course events to be held in the 2016 season. With a minimum of 18 races already scheduled for next year, this option is a great way to enjoy everything that TSMP has to offer, including four NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races, all NASCAR Whelen All-American Series events, the Historic Oval Invitational, the Vintage Motorsports Festival, Open Wheel Weekend, SCCA races and more. The Platinum Paddock Pass will be on sale for Black Friday for $399 from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. The price for the pass from Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 will be $449. After April 1, 2016 the price for the pass will go up to $499.
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by Jay | Nov 29, 2015 | Connecticut, Stafford
Marcello Rufrano Wins Magnus Racing Products DARE Stock Rookie of the Year Runner Up Bonus
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway’s 2015 Rookie of the Year program will award $7,000 for its five NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions. New in 2015 was the addition of $1,600 for the Rookie of the Year Runner Up bonus bringing the total rookie awards to $8,600. The Runner Up bonus is provided by Magnus Racing Products and is distributed among the 5 divisions. Taking home the Rookie of the Year Runner Up honors and a $200 bonus in the DARE Stock division this year was Marcello Rufrano, driver of the #48 Wheeler’s Auto Chevrolet.
Rufrano came to Stafford’s DARE Stock ranks from the Wild Thing Karts, which race on Monday nights at Stafford. He showed that he was a quick study behind the wheel as he posted 10 top-8 finishes in his first 12 starts, which culminated with his first win on July 17.
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Thompson Mourns the Loss of a Great Competitor
