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 | NASCAR
-Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Driver Deserving Of And Excited About Opportunity At Penske Racing-
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Perhaps no time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history has there been a better example of a competitor’s steady and continuous progress opening a major door than is the case with AJ Allmendinger. The hard charger known as “Dinger” by the media and fans alike was named as the driver for Penske Racing’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Team last month. He is certainly deserving of the opportunity.
“We have spent most of our time in NASCAR just trying to survive,” said the affable California native. “Getting this opportunity to drive the Shell-Pennzoil Dodge for Penske Racing is truly like a double blessing. I am finally getting the stability I have needed to do my best, but I am also realizing a dream in driving for Mr. Penske. Coming from my open-wheel background, Roger Penske and his organization and race teams are just the best of the best. I am committed to representing Penske Racing, Shell-Pennzoil, Dodge and all the other great partners the best I can on and off the track.” (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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by Jay | Jan 25, 2012 | New England, New York, Snocross
CHESHIRE, Conn. (Jan. 23, 2012) — As the 2012 snowmobile racing season rolls on, there’s an exciting new stop on the tour that has people talking.
The quaint little town of of Boonville is known throughout the snowbelt as host to one of sled racing’s crown jewels. And this year, a different form of snowmobile racing is headed for Upstate New York
to begin a new era in winter entertainment.
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by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | NEMA, New England
Northeast Midget Association action has been as hot in the off season, as it was on the track in 2011. Last week, 2003 NEMA champion and long-time open wheel standout Joey Payne announced that he will be returning full time to the circuit in 2012 aboard the Ed Breault owned #44.
“I had a decent year in 2011,” stated Payne. “We raced Oswego full time, finishing 6th in points with one win. We also had some bad luck, after falling out of the $10,000 to win Mr. Supermodified race with a flat while leading with 20 laps to go. The Classic was another let down, running 2nd for 100 laps and losing the rear end. Ed Breault asked me to drive the last three races of the year, and we didn’t have good luck either, but we had a blast,” said Payne.
With plans to run full time schedules with NEMA, at Oswego (Muldoon Racing) and quarter midgets with his son Anthony at Wall Stadium, Payne will certainly have his hands full this season. His goals are also very clear, “I’d like to win some races at Oswego, and make it back to victory lane with NEMA,” said Payne.
Citing his father as his biggest inspiration in racing & his family for their support, Payne also heads up a long list of NEMA competitors that credit their families with their success & passion for the sport.
As for the familiar, blue Breault #44, the car will carry its flagship Crown Collision banner, in addition to Seymour Enterprises, No Regrets Ink and Bell Helmets. Ed & Lou Breault will continue to take care of the car during the week, in addition to assistance from Mike Scrivani, Dave Shore & Jason Parsons.
Payne, with the addition of Adam Cantor, recent champions Randy Cabral & Russ Stoehr, and 2nd year standouts Todd Bertrand & Anthony Nocella will undoubtedly produce excitement for the fans in 2012.
by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | NASCAR
January 24, 2012
TONY STEWART: Driver/owner, Stewart-Haas Racing
STEVE ADDINGTON: Crew Chief, No. 14 Chevrolet
RYAN NEWMAN: Driver, No. 39 Chevrolet
TONY GIBSON: Crew Chief, No. 39 Chevrolet
DANICA PATRICK: Driver, No. 10 Chevrolet
GREG ZIPADELLI: Director of Competition, Stewart-Haas Racing & Crew Chief, No. 10 Chevrolet
MATT BORLAND: Vice President of Competition, Stewart-Haas Racing
MODERATOR:
“From Columbus, Indiana, the three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, entering his 14th year on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot / Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala, Tony Stewart.
“From South Bend, Indiana, a winner of 15 races and 49 poles in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, entering his 11th full year of Sprint Cup racing, driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army / Quicken Loans Chevrolet Impala, Ryan Newman.
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by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | Massachusetts, New England
The third-annual Racer’s Expo returns on February 10th and 11th to the Royal Plaza Hotel. The Royal Plaza Hotel is located on Route 20 in Marlboro, MA (Exit 24b off I-495). The convenient central New England location plus the seminar hall, restaurant, and sports pub, make The Royal Plaza Hotel the perfect venue.
Bringing Northeast hardcore racers and national vendors together under one roof, one time each year seems to be the recipe for a great weekend. Building on tremendous 2011 show attendance and our outstanding list of vendors, we are expecting many more this year .We hope you will join us in what promises to be two outstanding days of fun, business and much, much more.
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by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | New England, Thunder Road, Vermont
Barre, VT – Barre, VT’s Thunder Road International Speedbowl has released their 18-event 2012 schedule, which will include the 50th running of both the Milk Bowl and Memorial Day Classic. The high-banked ¼-mile will also feature two American Canadian Tour events.
The 53rd Thunder Road season will commence with the 14th running of the Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday, April 29. It will be the first of two ACT events on the schedule and will feature the annual car show on Saturday, April 28. The second ACT event on the schedule will be the 34th Bond Auto Labor Day Classic on Sunday, September 2.
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by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | New England, New Hampshire, Photos
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Dave Suitor – Race Photography and Promotions
by Jay | Jan 24, 2012 | New England, New Hampshire
Moultonboro, NH – German Motorsports of Gilford and the Lakes Region Ice Racing Club teamed up to present the first automobile ice racing event of the 2012 season last Sunday. With 13 inches of ice, Lee Pond in Moultonboro came alive in late morning with plow trucks preparing the track and parking areas, club volunteers setting up registration and race control, and race fans taking their favorite vantage points around the track. The pit meeting was held at noon, followed by hot laps that gave the drivers their first chance on the ice at speed. The Club brings 5 classes of cars to either Berry or Lee pond each week: Juniors (13-15), 4 cylinder rear-wheel drive, 4 cylinder front-wheel drive, V8 stock, and modified. From the fearless juniors to the wicked fast modifieds, there is lots of close competition and action on the slick 1/4 mile oval tracks.
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