Galko and Bennett Lead List of Stafford Weekly Winners 09/17/2017 (Stafford Springs, CT)--- Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with a 5-Star Series program. Taking feature wins on the night were Matt Galko, who outlasted Chase Dowling, Ryan Preece, and Ted Christopher in thrilling side by side duel that went on for 20 laps to win the SK Modified® feature, Michael Bennett took down his fourth win of the season in the Late Model feature, Brett Gonyaw scored his second win in the SK Light feature, Duane Provost won his
(Stafford Springs, CT)--- Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with a 5-Star Series program. Taking feature wins on the night were Matt Galko, who outlasted Chase Dowling, Ryan Preece, and Ted Christopher in thrilling side by side duel that went on for 20 laps to win the SK Modified® feature, Michael Bennett took down his fourth win of the season in the Late Model feature, Brett Gonyaw scored his second win in the SK Light feature, Duane Provost won his
Four Way NEMST Title Fight Heads to Claremont 09/15/2017 With two races to go in the 2017 North East Mini Stock Tour season, there are realistically four drivers still in the hunt for the championship. In keeping with the theory of NEMST being a true regional tour in New England, those drivers are carrying the flag for four different states. As the Tour gets ready for its biggest race of the year, tonight’s Four Cylinder Nationals to be held at Claremont Speedway (NH) only 26 points separate the top four in the standings. New Hampshire driver
With two races to go in the 2017 North East Mini Stock Tour season, there are realistically four drivers still in the hunt for the championship. In keeping with the theory of NEMST being a true regional tour in New England, those drivers are carrying the flag for four different states. As the Tour gets ready for its biggest race of the year, tonight’s Four Cylinder Nationals to be held at Claremont Speedway (NH) only 26 points separate the top four in the standings. New Hampshire driver
Local Racers Look to Make Milk Bowl Statement 09/14/2017 Barre's Thunder Road caps off the 2017 racing season with the 55th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Drivers from throughout New England and Quebec have already entered the event, but a number of local racers are expected to take on the invaders and defend their home turf in "The Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America". Nearly all of the top weekly Thunder Road Late Model weekly racers have entered the
Barre's Thunder Road caps off the 2017 racing season with the 55th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Drivers from throughout New England and Quebec have already entered the event, but a number of local racers are expected to take on the invaders and defend their home turf in "The Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America". Nearly all of the top weekly Thunder Road Late Model weekly racers have entered the
Nissan Rolls Out '18 Pricing, Midnight Trim for Pathfinder 09/14/2017 Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $30,790. Pathfinder was extensively revised just last model year – with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety, technology, performance and style. For 2018, Pathfinder adds additional new features, including standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), an enhanced Midnight Edition appearance package and an
Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $30,790. Pathfinder was extensively revised just last model year – with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced safety, technology, performance and style. For 2018, Pathfinder adds additional new features, including standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), an enhanced Midnight Edition appearance package and an
Twisted Thoughts - Jimmy Dean, Meet Richard Petty 09/13/2017 One of the major stories in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series racing this week was the announcement that sponsor Smithfield Foods would be leaving Richard Petty Motorsports to join Stewart-Hass Racing for next season and beyond. From there, the story gets ugly. Richard Petty claims to have had a handshake agreement with Smithfield to stay for next year. Smithfield’s CEO denied that and committed motorsports blasphemy by suggesting that Petty was not telling the truth. He dug that hole deeper
One of the major stories in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series racing this week was the announcement that sponsor Smithfield Foods would be leaving Richard Petty Motorsports to join Stewart-Hass Racing for next season and beyond. From there, the story gets ugly. Richard Petty claims to have had a handshake agreement with Smithfield to stay for next year. Smithfield’s CEO denied that and committed motorsports blasphemy by suggesting that Petty was not telling the truth. He dug that hole deeper
Mighty Ten - We Got Caught Up, They Never Give Up 09/13/2017 This edition of the Mighty Ten rankings has a theme that is common for many of those who made the list - that is dedication. Not giving up against some long odds led to victories, strong finishes and even a championship by our ten mightiest drivers of the week. It is also part two of a double shot for the Mighty Ten rankings. We got behind and missed posting a story last week, so instead of ignoring some strong performances we just posted two stories – one a week too late. But who is
This edition of the Mighty Ten rankings has a theme that is common for many of those who made the list - that is dedication. Not giving up against some long odds led to victories, strong finishes and even a championship by our ten mightiest drivers of the week. It is also part two of a double shot for the Mighty Ten rankings. We got behind and missed posting a story last week, so instead of ignoring some strong performances we just posted two stories – one a week too late. But who is
Mighty Ten - Rewinding to Last Week's Best N.E. Racers 09/13/2017 This week, there will be a double shot of the Mighty Ten rankings. We got behind last week and did not post this feature, but we don’t want some very fine performances from Labor Day weekend to go unnoticed, so while this might be one week behind, the successes that are mentioned won’t be forgotten easily. We noted all the performances that occurred on short track tours and at weekly tracks by New England drivers to come up with this edition of the Mighty Ten rankings. So re is the slightly
This week, there will be a double shot of the Mighty Ten rankings. We got behind last week and did not post this feature, but we don’t want some very fine performances from Labor Day weekend to go unnoticed, so while this might be one week behind, the successes that are mentioned won’t be forgotten easily. We noted all the performances that occurred on short track tours and at weekly tracks by New England drivers to come up with this edition of the Mighty Ten rankings. So re is the slightly
Jaguar Charges Up an All-Electric Racing Series 09/13/2017 The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY will be the support series for the FIA Formula E Championship, taking place on the same weekends at the same city circuits, starting in late 2018. Exclusively featuring Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racecars, the new all-electric series gives racers of the future a chance to showcase their talent, competing on the world stage in zero-emissions motorsport. The groundbreaking championship will support the launch of the Jaguar I-PACE – Jaguar’s highly innovative five-seat
The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY will be the support series for the FIA Formula E Championship, taking place on the same weekends at the same city circuits, starting in late 2018. Exclusively featuring Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racecars, the new all-electric series gives racers of the future a chance to showcase their talent, competing on the world stage in zero-emissions motorsport. The groundbreaking championship will support the launch of the Jaguar I-PACE – Jaguar’s highly innovative five-seat
Twisted Thoughts - The Nice Guy Who Finishes First 09/13/2017 It has been said that nice guys finish last and that everyone hates a team that wins too much. But the hottest driver in New England Mini Stock racing and his team are proving both points wrong as the richest race in the region for that type of oval track racecar looms this weekend. Glen Thomas has a three-for-three record in North East Mini Stock Tour races so far in 2017 and has entered Friday night’s Four Cylinder Nationals at Claremont Speedway (NH) as one of the pre-race favorites. And
It has been said that nice guys finish last and that everyone hates a team that wins too much. But the hottest driver in New England Mini Stock racing and his team are proving both points wrong as the richest race in the region for that type of oval track racecar looms this weekend. Glen Thomas has a three-for-three record in North East Mini Stock Tour races so far in 2017 and has entered Friday night’s Four Cylinder Nationals at Claremont Speedway (NH) as one of the pre-race favorites. And
