by Jay | Apr 13, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
LOU AUSTIN RECALLS SPRING SIZZLER EARLY DAYS AT STAFFORD
(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring
Sizzler less than a month away, the excitement and anticipation of “The
Greatest Race in the History of Spring” continues to build. As part of the
celebration of the 40th edition of the CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler,
Stafford Speedway is inviting drivers who were on hand to take part in the
early days of the Sizzler to be honored during this year’s CARQUEST Tech-Net
Spring Sizzler pre-race festivities. (more…)
by Jay | Apr 9, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
JAMIE “THE JET” TOMAINO STILL CHASING FIRST CAREER CARQUEST TECH-NET SPRING SIZZLER VICTORY AFTER 27 YEARS
(Stafford Springs, CT)—In NASCAR’s Daytona 500, Dave Marcis holds the
record for most career starts with 33, and A.J. Foyt holds the Indy 500
record for most career starts with 35. Jamie Tomiano, who has raced in 27
of the previous 39 Sizzlers, currently holds the CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring
Sizzler record for most career starts and he will add to that total in this
year’s 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler. Tomaino’s familiar #99
Supreme Manufacturing Chevrolet will take the green flag for the 28th time
in this year’s edition of “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring”.
Tomaino made his first career Spring Sizzler start in 1980 and he has been
in the Sizzler starting field every year since 1989, a span of 22
consecutive races. (more…)
by Jay | Apr 3, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
CARQUEST CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITIES DRIVER SPOTLIGHT: RUSS WOOD
(Stafford Springs, CT)—The CARQUEST Extreme Tuesday Champions for
Charities Event at Stafford Motor Speedway scheduled for June 28th is
building in momentum and excitement as the drivers gear up to raise funds
for their respective charities. The impressive field of open wheeled
division champion drivers represents over 50 championships among 14 drivers.
This week’s spotlight is on Russ Wood, the 7-time ISMA Supermodified
Champion, and he will be racing to raise funds for Racing Against Cancer.
“I developed a relationship with Racing Against Cancer when my kids were
racing at Sugar Hill,” said Wood. “My kids did some fundraising for Racing
Against Cancer and they raised 2 or 3 thousand dollars a year for three
years. Over the years we’ve lost some close friends to cancer and Racing
Against Cancer is a great organization to be associated with. Cancer
research has been making some gains, but there is still a long way to go and
it will be nice to able to help contribute towards finding a cure for
cancer.” (more…)
by Jay | Apr 2, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
BOBBY SANTOS, III CURRENTLY HOLDS THE LEAD IN THE RACE FOR POLE POSITION IN CARQUEST CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITIES EVENT AT SMS
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway’s CARQUEST Champions For
Charities event, schedule for Tuesday, June 28, has an impressive driver
lineup with over 50 open wheel championships represented among the 14
drivers that will participate in the 20-lap race utilizing Senior Outlaw
Wild Thing Karts. Before the champions take to Stafford’s mini-mile for the
race, they must first qualify in a heat race. (more…)
by Jay | Apr 2, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
RONNIE WYCKOFF RECALLS INAUGURAL SPRING SIZZLER AT STAFFORD
(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring
Sizzler less than a month away, the excitement and anticipation of “The
Greatest Race in the History of Spring” continues to build. As part of the
celebration of the 40th edition of the CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler,
Stafford Speedway is reaching out to drivers who were part of the inaugural
starting lineup to be part of a special pre-race show. This week’s Sizzler
spotlight falls on Ronnie Wyckoff, who drove Bill Simons’ #9a “Excavator
Special” in the very first Sizzler in 1972. (more…)
by Jay | Mar 28, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
CARQUEST CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITIES DRIVER SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS PERLEY
(Stafford Springs, CT)—The CARQUEST Extreme Tuesday Champions for
Charities Event at Stafford Motor Speedway scheduled for June 28th is
building in momentum and excitement as the drivers gear up to raise funds
for their respective charities. The impressive field of open wheeled
division champion drivers represents 42 championships among 12 drivers.
This week’s spotlight is on Chris Perley, the 6-time ISMA Supermodified
Champion, and he will be racing to raise funds for the North Shore Arthritis
Walk in Honor of Katie Blouin. (more…)
