New England’s largest short track to welcome Pro Stocks twice
THOMPSON, CT — The Granite State Pro Stock Series will make its inaugural appearance in the Constitution State in 2013 as the series will make two appearances at Thompson Speedway in Thompson, CT.
The Granite State Pro Stock Series will be part of the two premier weekends at the five-eighths mile oval, the IceBreaker, currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, and the World Series of Speedway Racing, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20. Exact race dates and distances are expected to be finalized at a later date. (more…)
THOMPSON, CT. After 21 years of exemplary service, Ben Dodge Jr has left the Thompson International Speedway. Track management confirmed today that Dodge, a long-time leader in race track innovation, first worked at Thompson in the 1970s and returned in the late 1990s after nearly thirty years of running Riverside Park Speedway. During his tenure, Dodge led the track in a new direction and is credited with much of the success of the historic speedway during the last decade. (more…)
Thompson, Conn: Thompson International Speedway celebrated the 2012 season this weekend with two ceremonies honoring seven division champions in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. Ryan Preece of Berlin, Conn. took center stage and was honored as the Sunoco Modified Champion on Saturday night while Late Model Champion Tommy O’Sullivan of Wilbraham, Mass. took top honors on Friday night.
Other champions honored Friday night included Limited Sportsman Champion Scott Sundeen of Douglas, Mass. and Mini Stock Champion Chad Baxter of Pascoag, RI. On Saturday night, Super Late Model Champion Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, Mass., Lite Modified Champion Cam McDermott of Scituate, RI, and Thompson Modified Champion John Lowinski-Loh, Jr. of Milford, Mass joined in celebrating their division titles. (more…)
THOMPSON, CT. The Thompson International Speedway is preparing to honor those who excelled in the racing competition during the 2012 season. The track’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series featured seven different divisions of race cars competing at the historic speedway and the efforts of top finishing race teams will be rewarded on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th . These events will be held at the Raceway Restaurant and Lounge on the grounds of the Thompson Speedway.
Because of the large number of competitors that typically attend the track’s annual awards banquets, two nights have been set aside to accommodate all of those expected to be part of the gala celebrations. Friday’s banquet will spotlight the efforts of competitors in the track’s Late Model, Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman and Monster Mini Stock divisions. Saturday’s gathering will focus on the Sunoco Modifieds, Super Late Models, Thompson Modifieds and the LKQ/Keystone Lite Modifieds. (more…)
A look back at the final SK Modified race of the 2012 season at the Waterford Speedbowl. Point-leader Tyler Chadwick and former SK Champion Jeff Pearl went into the race as the only 2 still vying for the title. Jeff Rocco won the event for his first career SK Modified win. Chadwick finished 9th to clinch the title. Also includes footage from the pits, in-car cams in the cars of Chadwick, Pearl, Nichole Morgillo, Tom Abele Jr, Kyle James & Adam Gada, the new helmet-cam on Chadwick, and the WebbyCam from track official Eric Webste
A look back at the 3 supporting division features from the Oct 27, 2012 event held at the Waterford Speedbowl. Includes footage from the Late Model 50 won by Bruce Thomas Jr, the Street Stock 50 won by Walt Hovey Jr, the Mini Stock 50 won by Ken Cassidy Jr and interview with all 3 division champs: Dillon Moltz (LM), Hovey (SS) and Cassidy (MS). Also includes commentary from Sid & his friends in the stands and the WebbyCam capturing more action on the track & in the pits.
