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 10, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Branden Dion Finding Rookie Success in Stafford’s SK Light Division
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Since Stafford Motor Speedway instituted its SK Light Modified class in 2006, the division has seen a fair share of rookie drivers find success by not only winning feature events, but championships as well. The 2014 season has seen another great crop of rookie drivers and Tauton, MA native Branden Dion has quietly made himself a championship contender by finishing all but one of the 10 SK Light features thusfar in the top-9. After his only finish outside of the top-10 back on May 2nd, Dion has climbed his way from 13th in the points standings to his current position of third in the standings, 42 points behind leader Jeremy Sorel.
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by Jay | Aug 8, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Preece, Bennett, Kopcik, Hayes, & Comeau Score August 8th Call Before You Dig 811 150 Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in the house for the Call Before You Dig 811 150. Taking down NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly feature wins on the night were Ryan Preece, who won his fourth SK Modified® feature of the 2014 season, Michael Bennett scored his first feature win in almost 4 years to the exact date in the Late Model feature, Stephen Kopcik was a first time winner in the SK Light Modified feature, Andrew Hayes picked up his second victory of 2014 in the Limited Late Model feature, and David Comeau won his second DARE Stock feature of 2014.
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by Jay | Aug 6, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Call Before You Dig 811 Challenge to Crown Winners on CBYD 811 Night Aug. 8th at Stafford Motor Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—When the green flag came out during the 43rd Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler back in April, it not only kicked off the race for the 2014 track championships at Stafford Motor Speedway, but it also kicked off the Call Before You Dig 811 Challenge. While drivers have been accumulating track championship points during the season, they have also been accumulating points for the CBYD 811 Challenge, which will award five drivers each with an $811 bonus from CBYD, for a total bonus of $4,055. (more…)
by Jay | Aug 2, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Jim Peterson Wins Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 60 At Stafford Motor Speedway; Pennink, Ferrigno, Provost, Michael, & DiMatteo Also Score Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 60 program on Friday, August 1st. In feature racing action, Jim Peterson used a mid-race pitstop under caution to his advantage to adjust the handling on his car and he charged his way back through the field to win the 60-lap Xtra Mart Xtra D Late Model feature. Rowan Pennink made it two in a row by winning the 40-lap SK Modified® feature, Joey Ferrigno spun and then won the 20-lap SK Light feature with a last lap pass, Duane Provost scored his third win of the season in the Limited Late Model feature, Brandon Michael scored his first win of the season in the 15-lap DARE Stock feature, and Dana DiMatteo became the first repeat Legend cars feature winner of the season in the 20-lap race. The Late Model division split a $1,000 bonus from Xtra Mart Convenience Stores among the top-5 finishers in their 60-lap feature.
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by Jay | Aug 1, 2014 | Connecticut, Stafford
Preece Wins Sunoco Modified 20/20 Sprint after Competitor Mishaps
Thompson, Conn.: Ryan Preece took advantage of missteps from his competition to claim victory in a special 20/20 Sprint event of the Sunoco Modified Series at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Wednesday, July 30th. The night included Thompson’s four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, along with the Vintage Outlaws, taking to the track for a night that would include its share of drama and exciting racing resulting in hard fought victories for some of the track’s most prominent contenders.
Jeff Smith took the first win of the night and his first at the “Big-T” as the Late Models took center stage. Smith’s victory came in the wake of a very dramatic and eventful opening race after the early laps were dominated by a three way battle between Nick Ladyga, John Lowinski-Loh and Glenn Boss battling it out for the lead before drama ensued following a lap two caution. Ladyga held off his rivals on the lap three restart before a battle for second between Lowinski-Loh and Boss resulted in Boss going around in turns one and two. The drama continued when Boss and Lowinski-Loh were once again involved in an incident in the first two turns on lap eleven where it appeared that Rick Gentes got into the back of Ladyga, pushing him into Lowinski-Loh who had taken the lead going into turn one. The contact send Lowinski-Loh spinning and collected several cars in the process including Boss’ vehicle.
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