by Jay | Jan 29, 2012 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Former Wild Thing Kart driver Tyler Hines is the
newest addition to the ever growing SK Light rookie class at Stafford
Speedway for the 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season. Hines will
take the reins of the #19 Gunsmoke Stables Ford that was driven the past
several seasons by Steve Greer for his rookie season in the SK Light
division. It was thanks to an association with the Greer family and a phone
call from Steve Greer that will see Hines living his dream during the 2012
season. (more…)
by Jay | Jan 29, 2012 | New England, New Hampshire, NHMS
Judge Richard McNamara has thrown out a verdict that would have required New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) to pay almost a million to cancel its contract with Motor Racing Network (MRN). McNamara ruling was because the jury based its award on MRN’s projected lost profits. Project lost profits can not be a basis for damages. The case start due to NHMS canceling it contract with MRN without giving the necessary termination notice. NHMS owned by SMI wanted “The performance Racing Network” to cover it’s events instead of MRN. SMI also owns the “The performance Racing Network”. MRN plans to appeal the ruling.
by Jay | Jan 29, 2012 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 2012 season at Stafford Motor Speedway, the
paddock area will have a new look as SPAFCO Race Chassis will become the new
parts vendor, taking over a position that Reliable Welding and Speed had
occupied for the past 9 seasons.
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by Jay | Jan 29, 2012 | Maine, New England
Austin Theriault: Speedfest 200
Watermelon Capital Speedway Race Preview
THE STORY
Brad Keselowski Racing development driver Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, Maine, makes his 2012 season debut in the CRA-sanctioned Speedfest 200 at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Ga., on Sunday, January 29. Theriault is making his third career start in the BKR No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Dodge Super Late Model after two races in the seat for the team late in 2011, but it will mark Theriault’s first career appearance at Watermelon Capital. The .375-mile banked oval plays host to Speedfest for the first time in 2012, after NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch won back-to-back Speedfest 200’s at Lanier National Speedway in 2009 and 2010 and Chase Elliott won last year’s event.
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by Jay | Jan 27, 2012 | Devils Bowl, New England, Thunder Road, Vermont
Waterbury, VT – Officials from Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT and Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT have announced a Vermont State Late Model Championship Series for the 2012 race season.
Four (4) long distance stock car events for Late Model race teams will determine the Vermont State Late Model Champion. The American Canadian Tour (ACT) type Late Model division is the most popular form of stock car racing in the northeastern US and eastern Canada, serving the needs of racers and fans at fifteen different race tracks and two regional touring divisions. (more…)
by Jay | Jan 25, 2012 | New England, New York
McGrail targets 2012 Airborne Modified title
South Plattsburgh, NY – Airborne Speedway competitor Pat McGrail of Candiac, QC is going all out in an attempt to return the DIRT Modified title north of the USA border in 2012.
McGrail has purchased a new Troyer DIRTcar Modified chassis designed specifically for asphalt racing and a new RL Racing engine to go with it. He’s also welcomed Fastenal aboard as a new sponsor.
McGrail came on strong in 2011 after a slow start to place sixth in the Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified point standings while recording three podium finishes. “I am going to try my best to bring the Airborne championship trophy home to Quebec just like Martin Roy did last year,” McGrail said.
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