Speedway 95 Brings Griffith His First PASS North Win 06/19/2017 Hermon, Maine – Derek Griffith of Hudson, New Hampshire nailed down his first-ever Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model victory Sunday afternoon in the Hight Chevrolet Buick GMC 150 at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine. Griffith and his LCM Motorsports 12 car pulled away from the pack in the closing laps after an unusually-competitive battle saw five different drivers lead – many on more than one occasion – over the first 100 circuits of the tricky, 1/3-mile oval track. When the time came to seal
Hermon, Maine – Derek Griffith of Hudson, New Hampshire nailed down his first-ever Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model victory Sunday afternoon in the Hight Chevrolet Buick GMC 150 at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine. Griffith and his LCM Motorsports 12 car pulled away from the pack in the closing laps after an unusually-competitive battle saw five different drivers lead – many on more than one occasion – over the first 100 circuits of the tricky, 1/3-mile oval track. When the time came to seal
Connecticut's Logano is Back in the Top Five at Michigan 06/19/2017 Joey Logano of Middletown, Connecticut started seventh and finished third in the Monster Energy Cup Series race on Sunday at Michigan Speedway with the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion after an incredible late race surge gaining 17 positions in the closing 50 laps. Logano and the team started the race battling a loose condition on corner entry, but were restricted on adjustments due to the cars ability to turn in the center and exit. On the first stop of the day at lap 26, crew chief Todd
Joey Logano of Middletown, Connecticut started seventh and finished third in the Monster Energy Cup Series race on Sunday at Michigan Speedway with the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion after an incredible late race surge gaining 17 positions in the closing 50 laps. Logano and the team started the race battling a loose condition on corner entry, but were restricted on adjustments due to the cars ability to turn in the center and exit. On the first stop of the day at lap 26, crew chief Todd
Wheelin' Team 457 Joins Up With LaJoie for Michigan Race 06/17/2017 BK Racing is proud to have Wheelin Team 457 on board as an associate sponsor on the No. 83 JAS Expedited Trucking Toyota of Corey LaJoie this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Wheelin Team 457 provides the physically challenged with indoor and outdoor sports and recreation, as well as providing education and guidance to the community and the nation. “When I saw the racecar, I was so thankful to JAS Expedited Trucking, Corey LaJoie, and BK Racing.,” said Ray Brown, President of
BK Racing is proud to have Wheelin Team 457 on board as an associate sponsor on the No. 83 JAS Expedited Trucking Toyota of Corey LaJoie this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Wheelin Team 457 provides the physically challenged with indoor and outdoor sports and recreation, as well as providing education and guidance to the community and the nation. “When I saw the racecar, I was so thankful to JAS Expedited Trucking, Corey LaJoie, and BK Racing.,” said Ray Brown, President of
Photo Gallery - WAAS Divisions at Thompson Speedway 06/16/2017 There were several NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions in action at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on the night of the Thompson 125. Here is a link to a few photos of the action. Be sure to "like" TachNeedle.com on Facebook to see all of our photo galleries from race events, car shows and more. (Tachneedle.com/Mike Twist Photos) Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/pg/TachNeedle/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1421695457897199
There were several NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions in action at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on the night of the Thompson 125. Here is a link to a few photos of the action. Be sure to "like" TachNeedle.com on Facebook to see all of our photo galleries from race events, car shows and more. (Tachneedle.com/Mike Twist Photos) Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/pg/TachNeedle/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1421695457897199
White, Pembroke Win in Thunder Road Late Models 06/16/2017 Barre, Vt. – Northfield's Matt White and Montpelier's Kyle Pembroke were the stars of the Late Model double features at Thunder Road's Casella Night on Thursday, June 15. White earned his sixth Late Model victory in the Harvest Equipment make-up feature, while Pembroke made a late charge to score his fifth career victory in the regularly scheduled Casella event. White started on the pole in the Harvest Equipment event, but quickly found himself under attack from Vermont Governor Phil Scott. A
Barre, Vt. – Northfield's Matt White and Montpelier's Kyle Pembroke were the stars of the Late Model double features at Thunder Road's Casella Night on Thursday, June 15. White earned his sixth Late Model victory in the Harvest Equipment make-up feature, while Pembroke made a late charge to score his fifth career victory in the regularly scheduled Casella event. White started on the pole in the Harvest Equipment event, but quickly found himself under attack from Vermont Governor Phil Scott. A
Street Stock Showdown at Claremont Is Postponed 06/16/2017 Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the Street Stock Showdown Series race scheduled for Friday, June 16th at Claremont Speedway in Claremont, New Hampshire has been postponed. With a high likelihood of rain and teams traveling to the SSSS race from throughout New England, it was important to series officials to make this decision as early as possible. The race will be rescheduled for a date to be announced later in the season. The debut of the new Street Stock Showdown Series i now
Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the Street Stock Showdown Series race scheduled for Friday, June 16th at Claremont Speedway in Claremont, New Hampshire has been postponed. With a high likelihood of rain and teams traveling to the SSSS race from throughout New England, it was important to series officials to make this decision as early as possible. The race will be rescheduled for a date to be announced later in the season. The debut of the new Street Stock Showdown Series i now
Scottish Highland Games Festival Comes to Lime Rock 06/16/2017 LAKEVILLE, Conn. - From *caber tossing, a British marque car show and bagpipe competitions to dancing, food, vendors and more, if it’s Scottish, it’ll be at Lime Rock Park Sunday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the 93rd Round Hill Highland Games, the annual Connecticut festival celebrating Scottish heritage and culture. Everyone of Scottish descent – and Scots-at-heart – are welcome. Traditional piping and drumming competitions, Scottish highland and country dancing, heavy
LAKEVILLE, Conn. - From *caber tossing, a British marque car show and bagpipe competitions to dancing, food, vendors and more, if it’s Scottish, it’ll be at Lime Rock Park Sunday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the 93rd Round Hill Highland Games, the annual Connecticut festival celebrating Scottish heritage and culture. Everyone of Scottish descent – and Scots-at-heart – are welcome. Traditional piping and drumming competitions, Scottish highland and country dancing, heavy
Perley Leads ISMA Super Brigade to Stafford Speedway 06/16/2017 (Stafford Springs, CT)---The winged supers of the International SuperModified Association (ISMA) will return to Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, June 23 after a 3-year absence. The 60-lap exciting and fast feature for the ISMA Supers will be one of 6 divisions that will be in action. Stafford's 5 NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions will continue their weekly quest for the championship. Leading the ISMA Supers return to Stafford will be 6-time ISMA Driver Champion and Rowley, MA
(Stafford Springs, CT)---The winged supers of the International SuperModified Association (ISMA) will return to Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, June 23 after a 3-year absence. The 60-lap exciting and fast feature for the ISMA Supers will be one of 6 divisions that will be in action. Stafford's 5 NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions will continue their weekly quest for the championship. Leading the ISMA Supers return to Stafford will be 6-time ISMA Driver Champion and Rowley, MA
Preece Charges to Victory in Thompson 125 WMT Race 06/15/2017 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park continued its oval racing season on Wednesday, June 14 with the Whelen Modified Series making its second appearance of the year at the track for the main event of the evening, the Thompson 125. The race featured the second group qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour this season and saw Donny Lia take the pole, but it would be another familiar name that would come out on top at the end with Ryan Preece claiming his second win of the season and second career
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park continued its oval racing season on Wednesday, June 14 with the Whelen Modified Series making its second appearance of the year at the track for the main event of the evening, the Thompson 125. The race featured the second group qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour this season and saw Donny Lia take the pole, but it would be another familiar name that would come out on top at the end with Ryan Preece claiming his second win of the season and second career
