by Jay | Aug 29, 2010 | Connecticut, New England, Thompson
Ramstrom Keeps Podium Streak Alive At Thompson
Derek Ramstrom of West Boylston, Mass., finished second in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model feature at Thompson International Speedway in Thompson, Conn., on Thursday night. The finish marked the fifth consecutive finish of third or better for Ramstrom, who has six wins on the season. Ramstrom started eighth, battled to crack the top-5 through the first half of the 30-lap event and eventually moved into second behind eventual winner Mike O’Sullivan. As he chases a second consecutive division championship, Ramstrom unofficially trails O’Sullivan by two points with three races remaining.
WHO: Derek Ramstrom, W. Boylston, Mass.
WHAT: No. 35 Charter Communications/Matthews Truck Service and Towing Chevrolet
WHERE: Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, Conn. (.625-mile oval)
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
WHAT: 30-lap Super Late Model Feature
STARTED: 8th
FINISHED: 2nd
STANDINGS: 2nd
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by Jay | Aug 29, 2010 | Connecticut, NASCAR, New England, Stafford
CHRISTOPHER, PITKAT, BARRETT, YARDLEY, & CASAGRANDE SCORE AUG. 27th NASCAR
WHELEN ALL-AMERICAN SERIES VICTORIES AT STAFFORD
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway was back in action with a NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series program on Friday night, August 27th. Ted
Christopher scored his first victory of the 2010 season in the 40-lap SK
Modified® feature, Woody Pitkat took advantage of a green white checkered
restart to nail down his sixth victory of 2010 in the 30-lap Late Model
feature, Tommy Barrett, Jr. scored his eighth win of 2010 in the 20-lap SK
Light Modified feature, Dave Yardley won his second feature of 2010 in the
20-lap Limited Late Model feature, and Cory Casagrande matched his brother
Kyle as a three-time winner in the 15-lap DARE Stock feature. (more…)
by Jay | Aug 25, 2010 | Connecticut, Thompson
Hinckley Looks To Sweep At Thompson, Large Field Expected
Thompson, CT – – 13 time winner Les Hinckley of Windsor Locks, CT., fresh off a
strong second place finish last weekend at Seekonk, MA, Speedway, leads the list
of 32 pre-registered drivers for Thursday nights return engagement by the Modified Racing Series, sponsored by Bob Valenti AutoMall.com, at Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, CT. Hinckley won the series race in June, his first ever win
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by Jay | Aug 23, 2010 | Connecticut, NASCAR, New England, Thompson
NASCAR TAKES ACTION AGAINST THOMPSON SPEEDWAY COMPETITORS
THOMPSON, CT. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has imposed an indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition on four drivers following an incident on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Thompson International Speedway. NASCAR is the sanctioning body for races at Thompson and NASCAR officials are in charge of the competition at the speedway. The official penalty notice from NASCAR cited the drivers for “Actions detrimental to stock car racing.”
Race drivers Fred Michalski of Dayville, CT, Scott and Trevor Michalski of South Killingly, CT and Scott Jassaume of Danielson, CT all received the same penalty from NASCAR. In addition, the Speedway has informed these drivers and Ruth Michalski of South Killingly, CT that they are no longer welcome on the property in and around the race track.
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by Jay | Aug 23, 2010 | Connecticut, New England, Thompson
MODIFIED RACING SERIES RETURNS TO THOMPSON THIS WEEK
THOMPSON, CT. The exciting Modified Racing Series returns to the Thompson International Speedway this Thursday night for their second 75-lap race of the season. The MRS made its first appearance of the year in June and thrilled fans with a great evening of open wheel action.
Les Hinkley of Windsor Locks, CT claimed the victory in the hotly contested TOWN FAIR TIRE MRS feature race in June at Thompson and he is looking to make it two in a row at the largest track on which the MRS competes. Hinkley will be challenged by current MRS points leader Dwight Jarvis and other top contenders like Jon McKennedy, Rowan Pennink, Steve Masse and Ken Barry. A full field of Modified racers is expected for this special event.
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by Jay | Aug 23, 2010 | ACT, Connecticut, New England, Waterford
Joey Polewarczyk Jr.: ACT Late Model Tour
Waterford Speedbowl Race Report
Joey Polewarczyk Jr. of Hudson, N.H., won the ACT Late Model Tour Nutmeg State 100 at Waterford Speedbowl in Waterford, Conn., on Saturday, Aug. 21. The victory was the second of the season for Polewarczyk and the fifth of his career. The win also marked the second ACT Late Model Tour victory for Ford Racing — which first visited ACT victory lane in July when Polewarczyk won at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Polewarczyk started third at Waterford, took the lead on Lap 30 and then held off points leader Brian Hoar over the final five laps following a restart to post the victory.
WHO: Joey Polewarczyk Jr., Hudson, N.H.
TEAM: Pole’s Automotive/NH Precision No. 97 Ford
WHAT: ACT Late Model Tour Nutmeg State 100
WHERE: Waterford Speedbowl, Waterford, Conn. (.333-mile oval)
STARTED: 3rd
FINISHED: 1st
LED: 1 times for 71 laps
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