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 | 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.
by | Oct 31, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON, CT. Two major personnel changes were announced today by Thompson Speedway General Manager, Josh Vanada. Both appointments are effective immediately.
The first announced by Vanada is the promotion of Race Director, Jeff Zuidema, to the position of Director of Competition. This post had been held by Vanada but was recently vacated when he was named the track’s General Manager. Zuidema, a four-time Thompson champion and winner of some 52 races at the track, will have the responsibility of oversight of on-track competition and the inspection process.
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by | Oct 22, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson, CT. – Keith Rocco, of Meriden, CT, dominated Saturday night’s Valenti Modified Racing Series event at Thompson Speedway when he garnered the ‘Valenti Auto Mall 75’ season finale for his second win this season and his third career victory.
Rocco started third in a field of 31 cars took the top spot on the second lap and was never headed.
“When we took the lead the guys put a lot of pressure on me and I had to work my car pretty hard. I knew Barrett (Tommy) was saving it right to the end. Want to thank this team, owners John and Maina Rufrano, they give me an awesome car.”
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