by | Feb 7, 2014 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson, CT- Registrations are pouring in for the Late Model Division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP). To date, over 30 different drivers, hailing from four states, have registered for competition. A blend of seasoned veterans as well as young, up-and-coming drivers make up the 2014 roster.
The Materas family is a perfect snapshot, as seasoned father, John, and his son, Jared, intend to run the full schedule in 2014. John has enjoyed a storied career, including a Late Model Division track championship in 2009. His son, Jared, competed in the Late Model Division in 2013, and finished the season 11th in the championship point standings. The father-son duo only raced together once last year, and it was Jared who came out on top, as John was involved in an incident that forced him to retire from the race. When asked about the family goals for 2014, John said, “We’d like a top 10 in the Icebreaker and to be able to load the car on the trailer.” Jared has similar ideas: “We want to run every race, finish every race, run up front, and work together.” John did indicate that on the track, the father and son are fellow drivers: “If it came down to my son and I to win the race, I’m not really sure what would happen. We’ll have to see when it happens.”
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by | Jan 30, 2014 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON, CT – An impressive list of drivers have filed registrations to compete in Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park’s (TSMP) Sunoco Modified division in 2014.
Last year’s champion, “Kid Roc”, Keith Rocco, will be back to defend his title. Not only did he pick up his fourth Modified championship at TSMP, but he also finished third overall in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series National Championship point standings. Rocco now has a seven year streak of finishing at least fourth or better in the national standings, dating back to 2007. Despite those credentials, Rocco knows this year will be a challenge. “There is some fierce competition again this year,” states Rocco. “We are just looking to go out, win races, and show some growth. Another national championship would be perfect, though.”
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by | Jan 29, 2014 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON, CT – An impressive list of drivers have filed registrations to compete in Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park’s (TSMP) Sunoco Modified division in 2014.
Last year’s champion, “Kid Roc”, Keith Rocco will be back to defend his title. Not only did the champ pick up his fourth Modified championship at Thompson, but also finished third overall in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series National Championship point standings. Rocco now has a seven year streak of finishing at least 4th or better in the national standings, dating back to 2007. Despite those credentials, Rocco knows this year will be tough. “There is some fierce competition again this year,” states Rocco. “We are just looking to go out, win races, and show some growth. Another national championship would be perfect, though.”
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by | Dec 4, 2013 | Connecticut, Lime Rock Park
Tickets on sale now, including special pricing for Christmas and the holidays
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (Dec. 3) – Lime Rock Park’s 2014 spectator-event schedule opens with its traditional Memorial Day weekend, this year featuring the IMSA-sanctioned Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Friday and Saturday, May 23-24, along with the fifth annual Sunday Royals Car Show on the 25th.
The Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST) divisions will each have separate races on Saturday. Supporting the weekend is the popular IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama championship, plus VSCCA “handicap” races.
The Sunday Royals Car Show, which draws 200-400 prime vehicles of every kind – from rare sports cars and contemporary supercars to hundreds of muscle cars from the 60s and 70s – benefits local charities.
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by | Nov 30, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson, Conn: Thompson Speedway honored its 2013 track champions and celebrated its 73rd season of racing at its annual awards banquet Friday evening. Champions in all five NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions took center stage as they put an exclamation point on a season defined by competitive racing in spite of a rain-plagued year. Keith Rocco of Meriden, Conn. led a contingent of drivers to earn series crowns with a championship in the coveted Sunoco Modified division.
Other champions included: Rick Gentes of Burriville, RI in the Late Models, Cam McDermott in the Lite Modified division, Steve Kenneway in the Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman division, and Monster Mini Stock Champion Eric Bourgeois.
Mini Stock driver Mike Viens of Seekonk, Mass. and Late Model driver Marc Curtis, Jr. of Worcester, Mass. were the recipients of the Chief Starter’s Award presented by Tim Bennett. The award recognizes sportsmanship displayed by drivers in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions.
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by | Nov 2, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON, CT. Thompson Speedway is accepting applications for car number renewals for the 2014 racing season. Competitors are encouraged to preserve their car number by completing the registration form and getting to the Thompson Speedway track office prior to the renewal date of January 15, 2014.
Thompson Speedway is proud to announce that, once again, there is no charge affiliated with car number renewals. Every year the track provides this service to its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competitors so that they can begin to prepare their race cars and without the concern of having to make costly, last minute changes to the car’s number.
Competitors are urged to go to the track’s web page (www.thompsonspeedwayoval.com), click on the car number renewal link on the front page. Once they have read the instructions, the forms should be downloaded, filled out and returned to the speedway via fax, email or regular mail.
Any questions regarding car number renewal may be addressed to Russ Dowd at the Thompson track office. Race teams may call 860-923-2280 or email questions to [email protected].
Early renewal of car numbers has worked very well for many years at Thompson Speedway. Competitors have found that this easy and free service enables them to fully prepare their cars well in advance of a new season.
