THOMPSON, CT. Race teams are burning the midnight oil in preparation for this weekend’s open practice session at Thompson International Speedway. The track will host the first of two such sessions this coming Saturday, March 31st, from 11 AM until 6 PM. The track sets aside open practice session each year prior to the season-opening Icebreaker.
Many different types of race cars will compete at the famed oval during the 2012 racing season and all are welcome to participate in these “round robin” style sessions. NASCAR’s Whelen Modifieds and All-American Series cars, ISMA Super Modifieds, NEMA Midgets, race trucks, classic and antique cars are just some of the race cars expected. Race teams like to take advantage of open practice days to ready their cars for the upcoming season and drivers find that they gain valuable “seat time”. Paddock area gates will open at 10 AM. (more…)
THOMPSON, CT. The season opening Icebreaker at the Thompson International Speedway is just around the corner. The winter has quickly turned to feelings of spring and with that comes the start of a brand new racing season. Thompson’s Icebreaker is the most anticipated race of the year and will be held the weekend of April 14th and 15th.
This two-day racing spectacular will feature the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Thompson’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions at the largest and fastest track in southern New England.
The race for championship honors starts at the Icebreaker and drivers in each of the divisions featured will be on hand to kick off the season-long search for a championship title. Race teams work long and hard during the winter months to prepare for a strong showing at the year’s first event. Some teams will introduce brand new race cars for the 2012 campaign while others will rely on completely rebuilt cars that served them well last year. New race teams and new drivers are joined by veterans of the sport to create a new and exciting atmosphere. (more…)
Christopher Doubles Up at Thompson
O’Sullivan, Materas, Marcotte, Coates & Fields Also Winners
Thompson, CT (April 10, 2011): It was a stellar afternoon for Plainville, CT, racer Ted Christopher. Despite an injured hand and his fair share of struggles, Christopher took home top honors in both the Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Sunoco Modified events. Mike O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, was victorious in the Super Late Model main event. John Materas of Voluntown, CT, returned to his winning ways in the Late Models. R.J. Marcotte Millville, MA, recovered from an early race spin to score the TIS Modified victory. Danny Fields of Deep River, CT, scored top honors in the Mini Stock division. Joe Coates of Groton, CT wired the field in Limited Sportsman division.
It was an eventful but admittedly “fun” outing for Christopher in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 150 on Sunday afternoon. Christopher was involved in an early race incident. He benefited from the “free pass” twice to get back on the lead lap. Once back in contention he proved that he had the car to beat; streaking through the field to score the victory. Rowan Pennink of Huntingdon Valley, PA, was strong all day to finish second. Veteran Mike Stefanik of Coventry, RI, also had an up-and-down day that ended on a high note with a podium finish. The event was marred by 12 cautions and two red flags including a scary wreck on the front stretch that found Ronnie Silk’s #6 up on its side. Ryan Preece and Justin Bonsignore completed the top-five. (more…)
Santos Record-Setting WMT Qualifying Effort at Thompson
Ceravolo Makes Triumphant Return; Cipriano Score Saturday Icebreaker Win
Thompson, CT (Saturday, April 9, 2011): The 2011 season officially got underway at Thompson International Speedway with day number one of the traditional Icebreaker. In qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour, Bobby Santos III of Franklin, MA, posted a record-setting lap of 18.237 ET to win the Coors Light Pole with a new track record. In feature racing action, Todd Ceravolo of Gales Ferry, CT, returned to regular weekly racing at Thompson Speedway to score the victory in the Sunoco Modifieds. In Sunoco Lite action, Joey Cipriano of Waterbury, CT, scored a commanding win. (more…)
