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Showdown Draws Early Street Stock Entries From Six States

01/27/2017

Interest is already building for the Street Stock Open portion of the New England Short Track Showdown to be held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon on June 30th-July 1st. There are already 11 confirmed entries for the event. Six states are already represented on the entry list, making the race truly a regional event. "We have had interest for this race from throughout New England and as far away as Canada and Georgia," said promoter Bob Guptill. "This is the first time ever that
Registration is Open for Tri-Track Open Modified Series

01/27/2017

Seekonk, Ma.: The Northeast Race Cars & Parts Tri-Track Open Modified Series (TTOMS) has officially opened preregistration for the 2017 season. Race teams looking to compete in the four-race schedule with eligibility for the lucrative point fund and bonus plan must register by April 1, 2017. TTOMS will host four races including events at Seekonk and Star Speedways and two events at the New London Waterford Speedbowl with an excess of $30,000 in point fund money up for grabs. The cumulative
Yes, You Really Can Rally Race a Two Wheel Drive RAV4

01/27/2017

Torrance, Calif., — In 2016, Team Ryan Millen and the Rally RAV4 proved that a stock powertrain, front-wheel-drive RAV4 can be quite potent. This season, the Toyota Rally RAV4 and Millen are gearing up for more competition in 2017. Armed with new navigator and co-driver, Rhianon Gelsomino, the team will compete in the newly formed American Rally Association (ARA) series. In addition, the team will compete in select Rally America and NASA Rally Sport races. After competing in 12 races and
Calvin Rose, Jr. Climbs Ladder to Oxford Super Late Models

01/27/2017

The ladder system has worked out pretty well over the past decade for Calvin Rose, Jr. at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME). The Turner, Maine driver started out in the four cylinder Running Rebels division, winning a race in that division at the track back in 2007. The next ten years has brought much more success at a track that is very much his second home. For 2017 though, he is making the biggest step so far in his racing career. Rose will run a Super Late Model in the track's headlining
O'Neil Rally School's Winter Driving Tips

01/27/2017

DALTON, NH – The 2016-17 winter has already delivered memorable weather for much of the United States. Prolonged stretches of cold temperatures and abundant frozen precipitation have resulted in slippery driving conditions. While the weather has been challenging, the public must still continue to work, school, and other destinations. Many drivers are intimidated by taking to the roads when a mixed bag of weather has created challenging conditions. By taking a few simple precautions and being
Ford GT Confirmed as Fastest (Stock) Ford Ever - 216 MPH

01/26/2017

DEARBORN, Mich., – Delivering the highest output of any EcoBoost® production engine to date, the all-new Ford GT couples its extraordinary power with impressive aerodynamic efficiency and advanced active dynamics to achieve a maximum speed of 216 mph – making it the fastest Ford production vehicle on the track ever. Capable of an exceptional top speed, Ford’s all-new supercar is designed and optimized for track performance to honor its racing heritage. In 2016 development testing, with all
Boston Greets the Bentley Bentayga Luxury SUV

01/26/2017

Bentley Boston is thrilled to announce the arrival of the long-awaited Bentayga! Nearly a decade in the making, Bentley’s first SUV is nothing short of a triumph of engineering and craftsmanship. Bentayga’s arrival brings with it a number of firsts for the storied Bentley marque. Not only is it the first Sport Utility Vehicle emblazoned with the Flying B, it’s also the first Bentley to feature an all-mew second-generation W12 engine. With an entirely new, lighter engine block and twin-scroll
Hyundai Introduces a Value Veloster - Fun For $21k

01/26/2017

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – As one of Kelley Blue Book's "10 Coolest Cars under $18,000" in 2016, a new Value Edition comes to the hippest small car on the market for the 2017 model year. At just $21,350 the Veloster Value Edition with a standard 6-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission delivers $950 in value savings and includes several desirable features. 2017 Hyundai Veloster Value Edition includes: 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40 R18 tires Panoramic Sunroof Proximity key with push button
It's Official - LaJoie to Run Daytona 500 and More

01/25/2017

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – BK Racing announced today that Corey LaJoie will compete in the No. 83 Toyota Camry for multiple races in the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. LaJoie will run his first career Daytona 500 February 26th with sponsorship from Dustless Blasting. Corey LaJoie is a third generation racer and a very well-known name in the racing world. His father, Randy LaJoie, brought home Xfinity Series Championships in 1996 and 1997. LaJoie already has an impressive racing career