Stafford to Retire TC's #13 on October 1st 09/21/2017 (Stafford Springs, CT)---Ted Christopher, a hero, a rival, a legend, and a once in a generation driver. His first start at Stafford Speedway in May of 1983 marked the beginning of a journey, a journey that no one could have predicted. 35 years later the journey comes to an end with statistics that make you ask, was Ted the greatest modified driver of all-time; 131 career wins, 109 SK Modified® wins, and 9 SK Modified® Track Championships. At the request of both fans and race teams that have
(Stafford Springs, CT)---Ted Christopher, a hero, a rival, a legend, and a once in a generation driver. His first start at Stafford Speedway in May of 1983 marked the beginning of a journey, a journey that no one could have predicted. 35 years later the journey comes to an end with statistics that make you ask, was Ted the greatest modified driver of all-time; 131 career wins, 109 SK Modified® wins, and 9 SK Modified® Track Championships. At the request of both fans and race teams that have
PASS Back at White Mountain on Busy NH Weekend 09/21/2017 After a thriller at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models and PASS Modifieds return to the track again this weekend at New Hampshire's White Mountain Motorsports Park. While the championship battle between Glen Luce and Travis Benjamin continues to be razor thin, 4-time PASS National Champion, Ben Rowe, still holds onto an outside shot at another North title after his second place finish at Beech Ridge last weekend. A 9-time PASS North Super Late
After a thriller at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models and PASS Modifieds return to the track again this weekend at New Hampshire's White Mountain Motorsports Park. While the championship battle between Glen Luce and Travis Benjamin continues to be razor thin, 4-time PASS National Champion, Ben Rowe, still holds onto an outside shot at another North title after his second place finish at Beech Ridge last weekend. A 9-time PASS North Super Late
Volvo Readies XC40 Compact SUV To Go On Sale 09/21/2017 Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 SUV, setting a new benchmark for design, technology and safety in the compact SUV market. Award winning technology from the 90 and 60 series cars are standard in the XC40, including safety innovations rarely offered among competitors. The Volvo XC40 will be among the safest, well-equipped compact SUVs available. At launch, the T5 all-wheel drive Momentum trim will start at $35,200. In summer 2018, a T4 front wheel drive will be introduced starting at $33,200. The
Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 SUV, setting a new benchmark for design, technology and safety in the compact SUV market. Award winning technology from the 90 and 60 series cars are standard in the XC40, including safety innovations rarely offered among competitors. The Volvo XC40 will be among the safest, well-equipped compact SUVs available. At launch, the T5 all-wheel drive Momentum trim will start at $35,200. In summer 2018, a T4 front wheel drive will be introduced starting at $33,200. The
SCHROTH Racing Backs LaJoie for Loudon Cup Race 09/20/2017 One of the leaders in safety innovation, SCHROTH Racing, will join BK Racing as primary sponsor this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The international aviation and racing belt company will adorn the No. 23 Camry driven by Corey LaJoie. “We are proud to have the chance to showcase our brand and continue to support Corey in his career. Corey has been running our belts since he started racing and the Loudon race is a great opportunity for us to treat this as a “home race” as our exclusive
One of the leaders in safety innovation, SCHROTH Racing, will join BK Racing as primary sponsor this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The international aviation and racing belt company will adorn the No. 23 Camry driven by Corey LaJoie. “We are proud to have the chance to showcase our brand and continue to support Corey in his career. Corey has been running our belts since he started racing and the Loudon race is a great opportunity for us to treat this as a “home race” as our exclusive
Photo Gallery: Mercedes-Benz Show on the Lawn 09/20/2017 The popular Lawn Show Series at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum near Boston continued on Sunday with Mercedes-Benz as the featured brand. Examples that were old and new as well as cars and trucks were on display. Here are the photos. For more photos from New England races and car show, please be sure to "like"| TachNeedle.com on Facebook. (Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photos) Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/pg/TachNeedle/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1508007902599287
The popular Lawn Show Series at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum near Boston continued on Sunday with Mercedes-Benz as the featured brand. Examples that were old and new as well as cars and trucks were on display. Here are the photos. For more photos from New England races and car show, please be sure to "like"| TachNeedle.com on Facebook. (Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photos) Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/pg/TachNeedle/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1508007902599287
Stafford Motor Speedway to Retire Ted Christopher's #13 09/19/2017 Stafford Springs, CT)---Ted Christopher, a hero, a rival, a legend and a once in a generation driver. His first start at Stafford Speedway in May of 1983 marked the beginning of a journey, a journey that no one could have predicted. 35 years later the journey comes to an end with statistics that make you ask, was Ted the greatest modified driver of all-time; 131 career wins, 109 SK Modified® wins, and 9 SK Modified® Track Championships. Friday, September 22nd we will honor the man we all
Stafford Springs, CT)---Ted Christopher, a hero, a rival, a legend and a once in a generation driver. His first start at Stafford Speedway in May of 1983 marked the beginning of a journey, a journey that no one could have predicted. 35 years later the journey comes to an end with statistics that make you ask, was Ted the greatest modified driver of all-time; 131 career wins, 109 SK Modified® wins, and 9 SK Modified® Track Championships. Friday, September 22nd we will honor the man we all
Lepage Comes Home to Milk Bowl For Retirement Party 09/19/2017 Barre, Vt. – The 55th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 will see a familiar face return to the Barre high banks. Shelburne, Vt. native Kevin Lepage, a three-time Milk Bowl Champion, has officially entered the "Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America" and will look for victory number four in what is expected to be his final event behind the wheel. Lepage competed on the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Pro Stock Tour
Barre, Vt. – The 55th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 will see a familiar face return to the Barre high banks. Shelburne, Vt. native Kevin Lepage, a three-time Milk Bowl Champion, has officially entered the "Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America" and will look for victory number four in what is expected to be his final event behind the wheel. Lepage competed on the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Pro Stock Tour
Twisted Thoughts - Mourning the Ultimate Racer 09/19/2017 TC. Unlike most racecar drivers, Ted Christopher didn’t need to go by his name or even his car number. His initials were enough. If you were a fellow racer…a true racer and not just someone who drove racecars…you knew who those initials referred to. It didn’t matter if you competed in the NASCAR Cup Series or at a short track in any corner of the country, you knew. In addition to knowing those initials, you likely also felt a combination of fear and excitement when it came to racing against
TC. Unlike most racecar drivers, Ted Christopher didn’t need to go by his name or even his car number. His initials were enough. If you were a fellow racer…a true racer and not just someone who drove racecars…you knew who those initials referred to. It didn’t matter if you competed in the NASCAR Cup Series or at a short track in any corner of the country, you knew. In addition to knowing those initials, you likely also felt a combination of fear and excitement when it came to racing against
Richard Rawlings to Drive Pace Car at NHMS Cup Race 09/19/2017 Mogul. Mechanic. Media magnet. All of these accurately describe Richard Rawlings. But later this month, the successful entrepreneur and eclectic star of Discovery Channel's hit TV show "Fast N' Loud" will demonstrate another of his many titles - race car driver - when he leads the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field to green. Rawlings will serve as the official pace driver for the Sept. 24 ISM Connect 300 playoff race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Before getting behind the wheel for the
Mogul. Mechanic. Media magnet. All of these accurately describe Richard Rawlings. But later this month, the successful entrepreneur and eclectic star of Discovery Channel's hit TV show "Fast N' Loud" will demonstrate another of his many titles - race car driver - when he leads the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field to green. Rawlings will serve as the official pace driver for the Sept. 24 ISM Connect 300 playoff race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Before getting behind the wheel for the
