by RacingNews | Aug 18, 2014 | NASCAR, Thompson
Thompson, Conn: Justin Bonsignore earned his second Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park victory this season behind the wheel of his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour entry after taking the late race lead and holding on through two restarts in the Budweiser King of Beers 150. Kerry Malone led the way in NASCAR Whelen All American Series action with a convincing victory in the Sunoco Modified 30-lap feature event. Also picking up wins were Larry Gelinas in the Late Models, Eric Bourgeois in the Monster Mini Stock division and Corey Hutchings in the Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman division. Art Chartier won the Vintage Outlaw feature.
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by Jay | Aug 15, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Dana DiMatteo Setting the Pace in Legend Cars Return to Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—During the winter months, Stafford Motor Speedway announced that it was bringing Legend Cars racing back to its weekly program for the first time since the 1994 season. With the Legend Cars returning to Stafford’s mini-mile, it raised the question of who would be the car to beat. That question was answered early in the season by Farmington native Dana DiMatteo, who finished second and first in the first two races of the year. Since those first 2 races DiMatteo has gone on to record podium finishes in each of his five starts this season and he holds a 10-point lead over second generation driver Mike Christopher, Jr.
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by Jay | Aug 13, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Bonus Posted For Legend Cars By Dave’s Flea Market At Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway is proud to announce Dave’s Flea Market as the newest contingency sponsor for the Legend Cars. Dave’s Flea Market will award the highest finisher in each INEX Legend class a $25 bonus. The classes include the Masters Division (drivers 40 plus in age), Semi-Pro Division (drivers who are new to the sport or have been inactive in racing), Pro Division (for experienced drivers), and the fan favorite Young Lions Division (designated for drivers between the age of 12 and 16). (more…)
by Jay | Aug 12, 2014 | Connecticut, Thompson
Budweiser ‘King of Beers’ 150 Next on Tap at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Thursday, August 14
Thompson, CT- The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) returns to the historic Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) this week, for the Budweiser ‘King of Beers’ 150. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, August 14 after a forecast for heavy rain on the day of the event.
The Budweiser ‘King of Beers’ 150 marks the 125th return of the NWMT to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Franklin, MA native Bobby Santos will try to make it back to back victories at this event, as the driver of the Tinio Racing/ ImperialCars.com Chevrolet picked up the checkers in this event just a year ago. Santos, who has 4 career victories with the NWMT at Thompson Speedway, and sits third in the point standings entering the event, just 15 ticks off point leader Doug Coby. Coby is holding on to a slim lead over Justin Bonsignore, with Santos, Ted Christopher, and Ryan Preece third through fifth, respectively, in the standings. Bonsignore, from Holtsville, NY, already picked up a victory at TSMP earlier in the year at the Icebreaker in April. The Budweiser ‘King of Beers 150’ is the second of three stops for the NWMT at TSMP in the 2014 season.
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by Jay | Aug 12, 2014 | Connecticut, Thompson
Rob Fuller Motorsports Takes Momentum To Thompson Speedway
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Todd Szegedy will Pilot the 15-40 Connection Chevrolet
SHREWSBURY, Mass. (August 11, 2014) – Following a strong run at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the new LFR Chassis, Rob Fuller and team are excited to return to Thompson Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) race on August 13.
Todd Szegedy, 2003 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion, will once again drive for Rob Fuller Motorsports. Szegedy has 18 career wins and 10 pole positions in the NWMT including three career victories at Thompson Speedway.
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by Jay | Aug 11, 2014 | Connecticut, Touring Series News, VALENTI MODIFIED SERIES, Waterford
Christopher Ends VMRS Winless Streak With Waterford Win
Waterford, CT. – Veteran driver Ted Christopher, of Plainville, Connecticut, put an end to a two-year winless streak when he won
the Valenti Modified Racing Series 100-lap ‘Wings & Wheels’ race
at Waterford (CT) Speedbowl, Saturday, August 9.
Christopher’s last series win was July 29, 2012.
Christopher started outside front row in the 24-car field. Pole sitter Steve Masse, of Bellingham, MA., took the lead at the drop of the green flag with Christopher giving chase over the first 42-laps. When Christopher jumped into the lead, he was never headed.
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Thompson, Conn: Justin Bonsignore earned his second Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park victory this season behind the wheel of his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour entry after taking the late race lead and holding on through two restarts in the Budweiser King of Beers 150. Kerry Malone led the way in NASCAR Whelen All American Series action with a convincing victory in the Sunoco Modified 30-lap feature event. Also picking up wins were Larry Gelinas in the Late Models, Eric Bourgeois in the Monster Mini Stock division and Corey Hutchings in the Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman division. Art Chartier won the Vintage Outlaw feature.