by Jay | Jan 2, 2016 | Connecticut, New, North East Street Stock Tour, Touring Series News
North East Street Stock Tour to Hold Inaugural Championship Banquet
THOMPSON, CT – The North East Street Stock Tour (NESST) will hold the Championship Awards Banquet on January 23, at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Raceway Restaurant. The top-10 in the final point standings in the series’ inaugural season will be honored, as well as the 2015 champion, Joe Arena.
Along with the top-10 being recognized at the Championship Awards Banquet, specialty awards will be handed out, including the Sportsmanship award, and Hard Charger, given to the driver who advanced his final position the most in feature events throughout the season.
The banquet will begin at 11AM, with social hour lasting until 12PM, and lunch and awards ceremonies to follow.
Tickets are available by contacting Josh Vanada via email at [email protected], or by calling (774) 226-3229. Tickets are $30, and must RSVP by January 18, 2015.
by Jay | Dec 31, 2015 | PASS
Shenette To Start 2016 Season With Slate Of PASS National And Northern Races
THOMPSON, CT (December 28) – With the Mason-Dixon Meltdown in the history books, Dynasty Motorsports is solely focused on competing in 2016.
“Our only goal for this year is seat time,” said team owner and driver John-Michael Shenette. “With seat time come’s consistency, and with consistency comes success. We have the car and the resources to compete in the Pro All Stars Series, now it’s time to put our effort to good use and show results.”
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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 23, 2015 | PASS, Touring Series News
Winter Meltdown Entry Forms, 2016 PASS Registrations Now Available Online
NAPLES, ME (December 23) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that entry forms for the upcoming Winter Meltdown at Greenville-Pickens Speedway are now available online at ProAllStarsSeries.com. The PASS Winter Meltdown will go green on Saturday afternoon, February 6 at 2 PM and will serve as the first race of 2016 for the PASS South Super Late Models and the PASS National Championship Series. Being on Super Bowl weekend, the PASS Winter Meltdown will be the first major points event of 2016 and will also feature a 100 lap event for the South East Limited Late Models (Non-Winners) a 75 lapper for the Southeast Supertrucks, and a 40 lap event for the Mini Stocks.
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by Jay | Dec 23, 2015 | ACT, Touring Series News
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Waterbury, VT – The American-Canadian Tour (ACT), in collaboration with the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, Seekonk Speedway, and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, has announced the creation of the Southern New England Tripleheader for the 2016 stock car racing season. The three-event series will match up the best of the three track’s weekly racers with the stars of the ACT Late Model Tour.
The Tripleheader will be held on three unique race tracks – the 1/3-mile New London-Waterford Speedbowl, Seekonk Speedway’s ¼-mile bullring, and the 5/8-mile high banks of Thompson Speedway. The series includes a special $7,500 point fund for local weekly teams which participate in all three events. The events will also award championship points for ACT competitors as part of their $30,000 Championship point fund, which includes $10,000 for the 2016 ACT Champion.
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by Jay | Dec 19, 2015 | Granite State Pro Stock, Maine, Touring Series News
Granite State Pro Stock Series on Display at Northeast Motorsports Expo
AUGUSTA, ME – 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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