Kulwicki Legacy to Ride with Griffith at NHMS Showdown 06/22/2018 The late Alan Kulwicki was a NASCAR legend. He moved from his native Wisconsin to the Hollywood of stock car racing in Charlotte, North Carolina with not much more than a dream and a strong work ethic. Two days before that move, his truck had an electrical fire and burned to the ground – so there were not even many tools and racing parts that went south with him. Nevertheless, Kulwicki pressed on. A few years after the move, he won his first NASCAR Cup-level race with his own independent team. A
The late Alan Kulwicki was a NASCAR legend. He moved from his native Wisconsin to the Hollywood of stock car racing in Charlotte, North Carolina with not much more than a dream and a strong work ethic. Two days before that move, his truck had an electrical fire and burned to the ground – so there were not even many tools and racing parts that went south with him. Nevertheless, Kulwicki pressed on. A few years after the move, he won his first NASCAR Cup-level race with his own independent team. A
Short Track Stars Get Ready for Showdown at NHMS 06/22/2018 Usually the stars of the New England short track racing scene can be found at various corners of the region on race weekends throughout the summer. Various divisions and tours race at various tracks from Connecticut to Maine. This coming Sunday, some of the brightest stars in the region will all be at New England’s largest racing facility for the second annual New England Short Track Showdown. A peak at the preliminary entry lists for the Granite State Pro Stock Series and the Valenti Modified
Usually the stars of the New England short track racing scene can be found at various corners of the region on race weekends throughout the summer. Various divisions and tours race at various tracks from Connecticut to Maine. This coming Sunday, some of the brightest stars in the region will all be at New England’s largest racing facility for the second annual New England Short Track Showdown. A peak at the preliminary entry lists for the Granite State Pro Stock Series and the Valenti Modified
Japanese Classics Rise in Value Thanks to F&F Effect 06/22/2018 “The Fast and The Furious” franchise introduced Japanese tuner car culture to America when the first film made its debut on June 18, 2001. The film’s popularity helped create a new sector in the collector car market that has seen steady growth in both values and consumer demand, according to ClassicCars.com, the largest online marketplace for collector cars. In the film, Nissans, Mazdas and Toyotas were shown in the same light as traditional collectible cars like a Ferrari 355 or 1970 Dodge
“The Fast and The Furious” franchise introduced Japanese tuner car culture to America when the first film made its debut on June 18, 2001. The film’s popularity helped create a new sector in the collector car market that has seen steady growth in both values and consumer demand, according to ClassicCars.com, the largest online marketplace for collector cars. In the film, Nissans, Mazdas and Toyotas were shown in the same light as traditional collectible cars like a Ferrari 355 or 1970 Dodge
Stafford to Host 13-lap SK Race on 7-13 to Honor TC 06/22/2018 -The Stafford Speedway management is proud to announce a new addition to the Friday, July 13th race program, a 13-lap SK Modified® Shootout in honor of the late Ted Christopher. The shootout, dubbed the "TC 13," will occur directly following the regularly scheduled 40-lap feature. The field for the TC 13 will be filled by the top 13 finishers in the 40-lap feature and inverted with the 13th place finisher starting on the pole for the TC 13 shootout. The TC 13 race will pay $1,300 to win with
-The Stafford Speedway management is proud to announce a new addition to the Friday, July 13th race program, a 13-lap SK Modified® Shootout in honor of the late Ted Christopher. The shootout, dubbed the "TC 13," will occur directly following the regularly scheduled 40-lap feature. The field for the TC 13 will be filled by the top 13 finishers in the 40-lap feature and inverted with the 13th place finisher starting on the pole for the TC 13 shootout. The TC 13 race will pay $1,300 to win with
NEMST Heads to Short Track Showdown on a Roll 06/22/2018 The smallest racecars that will make up the second annual New England Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are riding a king-sized wave of momentum into this coming weekend’s event. So far in 2018, the North East Mini Stock Tour is seeing a season where there have been three different winners in the first four events and a total of 41 competitors who have entered a race this season. Multi-time NEMST champion Emerson Cayer started out the season by winning the opener at Beech
The smallest racecars that will make up the second annual New England Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are riding a king-sized wave of momentum into this coming weekend’s event. So far in 2018, the North East Mini Stock Tour is seeing a season where there have been three different winners in the first four events and a total of 41 competitors who have entered a race this season. Multi-time NEMST champion Emerson Cayer started out the season by winning the opener at Beech
Eddie Mac Set to Defend GSPSS Showdown Crown 06/21/2018 Defending New England Short Track Showdown champion Eddie MacDonald has been preparing for the 50 lap event coming up on Sunday, June 24th. “We've prepared the car to have our crate motor in it, and it should be interesting to see how the field plays out” MacDonald said. “I believe this rules package will put on a great show for the fans.” A multi-time winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, this will be MacDonalds only appearance at the Magic Mile in 2018. “This race with the Granite State
Defending New England Short Track Showdown champion Eddie MacDonald has been preparing for the 50 lap event coming up on Sunday, June 24th. “We've prepared the car to have our crate motor in it, and it should be interesting to see how the field plays out” MacDonald said. “I believe this rules package will put on a great show for the fans.” A multi-time winner at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, this will be MacDonalds only appearance at the Magic Mile in 2018. “This race with the Granite State
Volkswagen Shows Off Five Enthusiast Concept Cars 06/21/2018 With the summer enthusiast season just around the corner, Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled its enthusiast show concept fleet for 2018 at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia recently. Featuring five models from the brand lineup, these specially prepared show vehicles are inspired by the diverse design tastes of Volkswagen enthusiasts. Four of the concepts share a central fluorescent yellow theme to help them stand out. 2018 Golf R Abstract concept Using a
With the summer enthusiast season just around the corner, Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled its enthusiast show concept fleet for 2018 at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia recently. Featuring five models from the brand lineup, these specially prepared show vehicles are inspired by the diverse design tastes of Volkswagen enthusiasts. Four of the concepts share a central fluorescent yellow theme to help them stand out. 2018 Golf R Abstract concept Using a
Oxford 250 and PASS Richmond Entry Lists Grow 06/21/2018 Entry lists continue to grow as the two biggest Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model races of the year draw near. With still two months to go before the green flag drops, there are currently over 40 entries for the $25,000 to win, 45th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August. And at over four months away, the inaugural PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway is drawing entries from across the motorsports spectrum for the PASS Super Late Models, Tour-Type Modifieds,
Entry lists continue to grow as the two biggest Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model races of the year draw near. With still two months to go before the green flag drops, there are currently over 40 entries for the $25,000 to win, 45th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August. And at over four months away, the inaugural PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway is drawing entries from across the motorsports spectrum for the PASS Super Late Models, Tour-Type Modifieds,
Hyundai Unveils New 2019 Veloster Sport Coupes 06/21/2018 Hyundai unveiled its all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo models at the North American International Auto Show in January 2018. The fresh design was a collaborative effort of Hyundai designers from Seoul, South Korea and the U.S. design center in Irvine, California. The new Veloster features a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, powertrain enhancements, and a bevy of new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. The 2019 Veloster began production in March 2018 in Ulsan,
Hyundai unveiled its all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo models at the North American International Auto Show in January 2018. The fresh design was a collaborative effort of Hyundai designers from Seoul, South Korea and the U.S. design center in Irvine, California. The new Veloster features a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, powertrain enhancements, and a bevy of new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. The 2019 Veloster began production in March 2018 in Ulsan,
