by | Jun 7, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
Rocco Checkers Exciting Sunoco Modified Feature
Gentes, Baxter And Dutch Pick Up Wins
Thompson, CT: Rain put a damper on the Thursday Night Thompson Thunder program when track conditions forced the postponement of the Lite Modified and Limited Sportsman features until a later date. Keith Rocco, Rick Gentes, and Joe Baxter picked up feature wins in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action while Darryl Dutch was the victor in a special 15-lap Outlaw Antique Racer’s feature.
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by | Jun 1, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
Preece Masters Restarts For SK Win At Thompson
Thompson, CT: Ryan Preece, John Studley, Rick Gentes, Scott Sundeen and Eric Bourgeois earned NASCAR Whelen All-American Series victories in the kick-off of the Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) program at Thompson Speedway.
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by | May 27, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON,CT. Thursday Night Thompson Thunder (TNTT) will rumble back to life this Thursday at the Thompson Speedway. The Thursday night race program is a staple in southern New England racing and fans and competitors are eager to start their weekly trek to the high-banked, 5/8ths mile oval.
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by | May 21, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
Thompson, Conn. (May 19, 2013) – Inclement weather at Thompson International Speedway on Sunday, May 19, forced the postponement of the day’s racing events that were to include the Modified Racing Series (MRS). After completing qualifying for nearly all of the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series divisions and a single heat race of the three scheduled for the VMRS Modifieds, a persistent drizzle turned steadier; ending any attempts at feature racing.
The Modified Racing Series portion of the event has been cancelled. Details on the make-up for the Weekly Racing Series will be announced at a later date.
by | May 17, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson, VALENTI MODIFIED SERIES
THOMPSON,CT. The Valenti Modified Racing Series heads to Thompson Speedway this Sunday for the first of three appearances this year at the storied oval. A star-studded field of drivers is expected including defending champion, Jon McKennedy.
McKennedy will make his first start of the season in a Valenti Modified. His car owner, Art Barry, has been sidelined due to illness but he has improved enough to where he not only plans to field a car but fully intends to be at the track. “I’ve got enough guys to put a team together and I’m really looking forward to it,” said the long-time car owner.
The last time the Valenti Modified Racing Series was at Thompson was during the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing last October. Rowan Pennink claimed the 75-lap victory and the current VMRS point leader will be looking for a repeat win. That, however, will be a tall order for the Pennsylvania driver who will face stiff competition from a host of extremely competitive VRMS race teams. (more…)
by | May 14, 2013 | Connecticut, Thompson
THOMPSON, CT All hands are on deck as the Thompson Speedway prepares for the start of its regular season. The track’s schedule of events fills the summer months with a great variety of racing action and special attractions with something for just about everyone.
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