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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

CT · Surface: Asphalt · Length: 0.625 mi · Location: Thompson, CT · Configuration: Oval + 1.7 mi road course · 29 stories

A Thompson, Connecticut motorsports park combining a 5/8-mile asphalt oval with a 1.7-mile road course. The oval was the first paved racing track in the U.S.

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Chaplin Racer Stories▶ Video

Chaplin Racer Stories

This video delves into the stories of Chaplin racers, focusing on the history and relationships within the racing community. The conversation touches upon the speaker's proximity…

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Danny Cates' 604 Modified Era at Thompson Speedway▶ Video

Danny Cates' 604 Modified Era at Thompson Speedway

In this episode of the Sid's View Podcast, the crew speaks with veteran competitor Danny Cates about the current landscape of the 604 Modified era at Thompson Speedway. They…

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Danny Cates In-Studio: Southern New England Race Action▶ Video

Danny Cates In-Studio: Southern New England Race Action

The Sid's View Podcast recently featured competitor Danny Cates in-studio to discuss the recent racing action across the region. Cates reviewed the results and happenings from the…

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Evan Beaulieu's Kart Run at LST Motorsports Park (DKR 50)▶ Video

Evan Beaulieu's Kart Run at LST Motorsports Park (DKR 50)

Watch Evan Beaulieu compete in the DKR 50 feature event at the LST Motorsports Park on August 7, 2026. Beaulieu was driving the #56 Wilson Racing Champ Kart for the race. During…

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 at Thompson SpeedwayStory

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 at Thompson Speedway

THOMPSON – Take a look back at the sights from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 presented by FloSports.com on Aug. 5, 2026 at Thompson Speedway. The post At Speed With…

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‘Big Money Matt’ Nabs NASCAR Modified Win at Thompson Speedway

Thompson, CT — Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Austin Beers earned the pole position Wednesday night with the 19.154-second fast lap and quickly ran with the lead at…

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Matt Hirschman Dominates Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150Story

Matt Hirschman Dominates Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150

THOMPSON – When it comes to Modified racing and the historic resume of Matt Hirschman behind the wheel, there’s not a lot of holes left to fill for the Northampton, Pa. driver.…

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Legendary Team Owner Bob Garbarino Visits Thompson Speedway for Whelen Modified Tour EventStory

Legendary Team Owner Bob Garbarino Visits Thompson Speedway for Whelen Modified Tour Event

THOMPSON – Legendary Modified Tour team owner Bob Garbarino was in the garage on Wednesday at Thompson Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150. The 89-year old…

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Matt Hirschman Wins NASCAR Modified Tour at Thompson SpeedwayRelease

Matt Hirschman Wins NASCAR Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway

Thompson, CT — Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Austin Beers earned the pole position Wednesday night with the 19.154-second fast lap and quickly ran with the lead at…

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 Highlights▶ Video

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 Highlights

Relive the action from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Thompson 150 Presented by FloSports.com at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The race featured several dramatic moments…

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ICYMI: Thompson 150 Presented by FloSports.com▶ Video

ICYMI: Thompson 150 Presented by FloSports.com

The Thompson 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park featured intense action and some early trouble right from the start. Initial incidents caused cars to get mixed up in the…

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NASCAR Modified Midweek Special at Thompson SpeedwayRelease

NASCAR Modified Midweek Special at Thompson Speedway

After four weeks away, the Quiet Corner of Connecticut is set to roar and rumble Wednesday night as the stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour return to Thompson Speedway for the…

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Patrick Emerling eyes first NASCAR Modified championshipStory

Patrick Emerling eyes first NASCAR Modified championship

In the world of sports, athletes or teams get red hot, where they are performing well and consistent. Then when someone is white hot, they are unbeatable and things just go their…

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to Thompson Speedway for Thompson 150Story

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to Thompson Speedway for Thompson 150

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway Wednesday for the Thompson 150 presented by FloSports.com. Check out all the information for the event below. The post…

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Emerling seeks fourth consecutive NWMT win at Thompson SpeedwayStory

Emerling seeks fourth consecutive NWMT win at Thompson Speedway

With a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation ahead following a three-weekend-in-a-row schedule, the stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will return to action next…

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Emerling Chases Four-in-a-Row at Thompson Speedway

Thompson, CT — With a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation ahead following a three-weekend-in-a-row schedule, the stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will return to…

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Emerling seeks four-in-a-row at Thompson SpeedwayRelease

Emerling seeks four-in-a-row at Thompson Speedway

Orchard Park, New York's Patrick Emerling is riding high on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The point leader is looking for his fourth win in a row next Wednesday at Thompson…

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NEAR Hall of Fame Inductees: Christopher Sr., Holland, Moran, LepageStory

NEAR Hall of Fame Inductees: Christopher Sr., Holland, Moran, Lepage

The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) President April May Preston-Elms is honored and pleased to announce the 2026 NEAR Hall of Fame Class. This year’s historic 28th class will…

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Battle Continues Assault on NESS History Books at Thompson SpeedwayStory

Battle Continues Assault on NESS History Books at Thompson Speedway

July 9, 2026 — Thompson, CT — Dunstable, Massachusetts’ Jeffrey Battle put two more giant checkmarks on his New England Supermodified Series (NESS) resume by winning the Twisted…

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Jeffrey Battle Shellacs NESS Supermodifieds at Twisted Tea Winged Wednesday

Thompson, CT — The Crown Vics began Wednesday’s showcase with multi-time winner Ethan Williams showing the way early before youth prevailed. Upon his first time at the Thompson…

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Ron Silk Wins $10,000 Monaco Modified at Thompson Special

Thompson, CT — A beautiful afternoon greeted the new and returning fans, teams and supporters at Thompson Speedway Wednesday night. Rookie Charles Beal led the start of the Street…

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Justin Bonsignore Returns to Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series at ThompsonStory

Justin Bonsignore Returns to Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series at Thompson

RaceDayCT has learned that four-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore is expected to make a return to the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series on June 24 at…

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Tyler Thompson Wins Bar Harbor Strictly Mini Special at White MountainRelease

Tyler Thompson Wins Bar Harbor Strictly Mini Special at White Mountain

A cold morning greeted the campers at White Mountain Motorsports Park with frost covering the mountain tops all around, though Mother Nature gave race fans an unexpected break with…

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Cole Robie Wins $5K at Claremont Motorsports Park; Donahue Tops First of Year

Claremont Motorsports Park Friday, May 22, event story CLAREMONT, NH - Teen phenom Cole Robie soared to victory Friday under the lights at Claremont Motorsports Park, winning with…

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HK Powersports Opening Weekend at WMMP Sees Exciting ActionRelease

HK Powersports Opening Weekend at WMMP Sees Exciting Action

Picture perfect weather greeted the fans and competitors at White Mountain Motorsports Park for HK Powersports Opening weekend. Over 100 cars filled the pit area for Saturday’s car…

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Cates and Marcotte Split Midweek Modified Madness Victories at ThompsonRelease

Cates and Marcotte Split Midweek Modified Madness Victories at Thompson

Midweek Modified Madness at Thompson Speedway kicked off midweek racing at the famed 5/8-mile oval on Wednesday with a ‘locals-only’ special to highlight the track championship…

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Thompson Mods Race to Win $5000 on May 13

With the dust settled on a successful Icebreaker weekend at Thompson Speedway, officials with the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and the American Canadian Tour (ACT) have announced…

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Stephen Kopcik Wins NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson SpeedwayRelease

Stephen Kopcik Wins NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway

Yet another picture-perfect day greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to finish off the 52nd Icebreaker with the help of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Single car, time-trial…

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Jon McKennedy Wins $10K in Opening Monaco Modified IcebreakerRelease

Jon McKennedy Wins $10K in Opening Monaco Modified Icebreaker

Jon McKennedy pocketed $10,000 in the opening Monaco Modified Icebreaker 75 at the Thompson Speedway on Saturday. The race featured a competitive field of thirty cars. Ronnie…

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