Jul 31, 2013 | American Canadian Tour, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, Thunder Road, Touring Series News
Tiger Sportsmen Special 100-Laps
Barre, VT – The stars of Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT are preparing for a busy August schedule, set to begin this Thursday (Aug. 1) with VP Racing Fuels Night. The Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen will battle in a special 100-lap event along with regular events for the Late Models and Allen Lumber Street Stocks.
The hunt for the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen crown has reached an all new intensity heading into Thursday’s VP Racing Fuels 100. The top five are separated by just 36 points following last week’s double points night. Two-time Tiger Champion Shawn Fleury currently leads the way, but Eric Badore, Jason Allen, Jason Woodard and Brendan Moodie all remain within striking distance of their first career title.
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Jul 31, 2013 | Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, NHMS
Hot Import Nights added to six-day docket of on- and off-track events
LOUDON, N.H. – No longer scheduled in the doldrums of a rainy, cool May, the 23rd annual Vintage Racing Celebration returns to the Magic Mile this week for six days of hot, intense on-track action. The midsummer classic, which has added two more days from its 2012 schedule, will run from Tuesday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 4.
This is New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s opportunity to make history come alive once again as it brings back vehicles that, while they may be old in appearance and date, still offer excitement and entertainment when it comes to on-track racing. The Vintage Racing Celebration includes oval and road course track days; the Classic & Custom Car Show; and, for the very first time, Hot Import Nights, an auto show featuring compact and tuner import cars.
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Jul 31, 2013 | Granite State Series, Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, Touring Series News
After a three week layoff, on Saturday, August 3rd, the Granite State Pro Stocks return to the high banks of Monadnock Speedway for the second annual JBH Memorial 100. This is the second of two events scheduled at the Winchester, NH speedplant.
The first JBH Memorial was postponed three times before it was finally run in 2012, before having the name changed to the Vampire 100 in October. Even with the weather finally cooperating, John Hoyt’s presence was felt as the lights went dim just before introductions.
Barry Gray, former Monadnock Speedway Pro Stock Champion picked up the win on that mid autumn evening, holding off Fran Colson and reigning GSPSS Champion Bobby Cabral. It was the first series win for Gray, which remains his only win to date on the series. (more…)
Jul 31, 2013 | NE Racing News, Schedules
Monday, 7/28/13
Cardi’s Furniture(Rt. 2, W. Warwick, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Haywagon Restaurant(Uxbridge, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Mark’s Auto Parts(Granby, CT)-Cruise Night, 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, 7/29/13
A&W Restaurant(Rt. 44, Greenville,RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Rite Aid Plaza(Cobbs Corner, Canton, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
7/30-8/4/13
NHMS(Loudon, NH)-23rd Annual Vintage Racing Celebration. Oval Days-7/30- 8/1, Road Course Days, Vintage Sports Cars, Formula Cars, Motorcycles, Side Cars, Classic & Custom Car Show, 8/3-8/4, 9 a.m. Each Day.
Wednesday, 7/30/13
Capeway Rovers(Middleboro, MA)-MotoX Practice, 9 a.m.
Cardi’s Restaurant(Attleboro, MA)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Denny’s Restaurant(W. Greenwich, RI)-Cruise Night, 5 p.m.
Elk’s Club(RT. 53, Weymouth, MA)-Spindles Cruise Night, 5:30 p.m.
New England Dragway(Epping, NH)-Street Night, 5 p.m.
Waterford Speedbowl(CT)-Wild And Wacky Stockcar Racing, Xtra Distance X Cars, 7 p.m.
Star Speedway(Epping, NH)-Family Fun Night 6 Shooters, Spectator Drags, Enduros, 7 p.m.
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Jul 26, 2013 | Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, NHMS, Touring Series News
One of this season rising stars in the Giffords Ice Cream Bandolero Series is 8 year old Charles Macko, from Chester, Vermont.
Charlie first felt the need for speed when on vacation with his family, “I went to Phoenix Arizona with my family on vacation. While we were there, we went to an amusement park. They had a kart track there. I was really small (3 years old), but there was nobody there, and the guy let me into the kart. I have loved driving and going fast ever since.”
This season Charlie is racing the number 99 The Killarney Pub bandolero at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. There is quite difference from the quarter midgets that Charlie raced in the past compared to the bandoleros cars now. “The bandolero car is very different from the form of karts I was in before. It is enclosed, much faster, and really big. I have to steer it with more force. It is much more work.”
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Jul 26, 2013 | Maine Racing News, NE Racing News, NHMS
Volunteers, SCC combine to generate over $289,000 during weekend
LOUDON, N.H. (July 26, 2013) – Brian Vickers capped off a thrilling weekend of racing by taking the checkered flag in the Camping World RV Sales 301, but New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s first big racing weekend of 2013 also provided a huge win for local non-profit organizations.
Between the help of volunteer organizations and the events put on by the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, a total of $289,507 was generated over the four-day race weekend.
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