by | Nov 15, 2013 | New England, New England Motorsports North
On Sunday November 10, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 16th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Conducted at Manelley’s Banquet Hall in South Windsor, CT., the HOF celebrates literally hundreds of feature victories, championships, and untold contributions to the sport of auto racing within the New England region.
Instituted in 1998, the HOF now boasts membership of well-over 100 deserving individuals.
Opening comments by NEAR President Al Feeney along with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner & God Bless America performed by past NEAR President Bob Seller and his wife began the day. Award-winning sportswriter Matt Buckler served as Master of Ceremonies.
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by | Nov 5, 2013 | New England, New England Motorsports South
By Lou Modestino
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.
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by | Nov 5, 2013 | New England, New England Motorsports North
By Lou Modestino
As the Granite State Pro Stock Series enters its 3rd season of competition in 2014 there are changes ahead. Series President Mike Parks stated today that the afflation with Modified Racing Series will come to a close at the end of 2013. The Race day operations will all remain the same so things will continue as normal. Parks and the entire staff of the GSPSS wish to thank Jack Bateman and the entire group from the Modified Racing Series for their help the last two seasons. As we enter our 3rd season we are ready to stand on our own two feet. We are currently working on the 2014 schedule with a 12 to 14 race schedule. Series officials stated the schedule will be released at the 2013 Awards Banquet on Friday Dec 27th.
Thunder Road International Speedbowl has released its 2014 stock car racing schedule. The schedule features 18 events from the end of April through the beginning of October, as is tradition at the “Nation’s Site of Excitement.” The biggest change for 2014 is the switch from Sunday “Twilight” events in early June to the return of the traditional June Thursday night events.
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by | Nov 2, 2013 | New England, Schedules
Saturday, 11/2-11/3/13
Capeway MotoX(Old Rt. 44, Middleborough MA)-MotoX Open, No Membership Required. Gates Open at 4-8 p.m. For Sign-Ups. Sunday Reopen At 6-8 a.m. Races 7 a.m. Gen.
Admission $10, Under 4 Free. Sponsored By Bettencourt Honda/Suzuki, W. Bridgewater, MA.
Thompson Speedway(CT)-Don Hoenig’s Flea Market & Swap Meet, 7 a.m. Each Day.
by | Oct 22, 2013 | New England, Schedules
LOU MODESTINO’S NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SCHEDULE FOR 10/21-10/30/13
Now Through 10/27/13
Heritage Museums & Gardens(67 Grove St., Sandwich, MA)-16 Concept Cars, 9 a.m. Each Day.
Tuesday, 10/22/13
Rite Aid Plaza(Cobb’s Corner, Canton, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10/23/13
New England Dragway(Epping, NH)-Street Night, 5 p.m.
Friday, 10/25/13
New England Dragway(Epping, NH)-Street Night, 5 p.m.
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by Jay | Oct 20, 2013 | Connecticut, Modified, New England, Thompson, Video
