by Jay | Dec 31, 2015 | Connecticut, New England
Karting to Conquer Cancer: How Your Donations Help Cure Cancer
WALLINGFORD, CT – The Karting to Conquer Cancer event, built to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will take place on January 16, at On Track Karting, in Wallingford, CT. The event was created for the racing community to help fight back against cancer, as so many have been affected directly, or indirectly, by this horrible disease. With the help of your support, cancer research and patient care will benefit directly from your investments.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) has been described as having a level of patient service and care that is unmatched in other centers. The DFCI offers special programs that serve the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families throughout their care, helping to cope with the effects of cancer treatment. The care extends beyond the time of medication and therapy, and ensures care continues after treatment ends.
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by Jay | Dec 26, 2015 | New England, New England Motorsports South
NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS SOUTH For Dec 26th 2015
By Lou Modestino
The Granite State Pro Stock Series will be a part of the 28th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo, at the Augusta Civic Center, in Augusta, ME, on January 8-10.
The Northeast Motorsports Expo is a chance for organizations, sponsors, and race teams to display their hard work for the upcoming season, and gives racers and fans a chance to ask questions and gather information for the year ahead. The Northeast Motorsports Expo holds the annual Helluva Good Pit Crew Competition, Memorabilia Auction, and will also include a spotter’s seminar from Shawn Waddell, of Waddell Communications.
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by Jay | Dec 23, 2015 | Maine, New England, Oxford Plains Speedway, PASS, Touring Series News
PASS National Championship Series To Be Highlighted By Major Events In North And South
– 43rd Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway to pay PASS Super Late Model winner $25,000, plus $25,000 in guaranteed lap leader money
– Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Continues Tradition as Spring’s Premier Super Late Model Event
– Greenville-Pickens, Thompson, Beech Ridge, And Concord Fill Out Remainder Of Championship Schedule
NAPLES, ME (December 23) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have released the six dates and locations that will make up the 2016 PASS National Championship Series. The schedule is comprised of six premier Super Late Model events in both PASS North and PASS South that will determine an overall PASS National Champion. The PASS National Series will be highlighted once again by the prestigious 43rd Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August. And, the PASS National Championship Series will return to Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the first time since 2010. While awards are currently still being finalized, the champion will once again receive a unique championship ring, while team members will receive championship belt buckles, from longtime PASS supporter, Northern Race Tire.
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by Jay | Dec 19, 2015 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford
The Battle off the Track: How Cancer Has Affected Our Racing Families
Volume 6
STAFFORD, CT – One of the toughest feelings in life is being unable to take pain and suffering away from your child. Stafford Springs Motor Speedway Late Model champion Michael Bennett experienced that feeling this year, with his son, Chace.
Michael and his wife, Lindsay, had just welcomed their daughter, Tenley, to the world in July. At that time, Chace had been acting out of sorts. The couple had concerns about Chace, and brought him to the doctor to be tested for Lyme disease. After a few hours, the bloodwork returned, but it wasn’t what the Bennett’s expected. Chace was diagnosed with leukemia.
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by Jay | Dec 19, 2015 | New England, New England Motorsports North
NEW ENGLAND MOTORSPORTS NORTH For Dec 11, 2015
By Lou Modestino
As John Zych Jr. and Anthony Payne are celebrating their 2015 NEMA driver’s championships, NEMA President Russ Stoehr is reflecting on a very successful Northeastern Midget Association season. It was a year that highlighted a diverse group of winners across both venues, and 13 events.
Highlights on the season included 2 wins by back to back NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Doug Coby, one on opening day at Chemung and one at Waterford, respectively. Jim Chambers took down his first ever NEMA victory at the Twin State Speedway, and Joey Payne returned to NEMA victory lane after a two year hiatus at Monadnock Speedway after a hard fought victory over John Zych. Champion, Zych captured three wins, coming at Thompson Speedway, Oswego and Evans Mills, and Randy Cabral captured wins at Star Speedway and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Todd Bertrand performed a “wing dance” after winning the Speed Sport TV, Boston Louis Memorial at Seekonk Speedway, and Seth Carlson took down an impressive Wings & Wheels win at the New-London Waterford Speedbowl. Alan Chambers took down Rookie honors.
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by Jay | Dec 10, 2015 | New England
$100,000 Bonus For Driver Who Sweeps 35th Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway
$25,000 To Driver Who Wins Any Three Events; All Star Circuit of Champions Make It a True “Four Crown”
ROSSBURG, Ohio (December 9, 2015) – Eldora Speedway has always awarded big money and the 35th Four-Crown Nationals are not any different as track officials announced today that a $100,000 bonus will be awarded to the driver who wins all four races in the historic event.
For the first time since 2007, the Four Crown will have four races on Saturday, September 24, 2016 as the All Star Circuit of Champions have been added to the event, joining the USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car and Midget Championships.
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