Archive for the ‘Auto Racing’ Category

Another Rain Out At Thompson Speedway Means Another Week Before Championships Are Decided

Posted on September 29th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

Despite battling with Motor Nature for three consecutive weeks, Thompson International Speedway officials aren’t giving up hope of hosting a championship deciding Thursday night event at the track in 2011.

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Reggie Ruggiero, Don Hoenig, Mario Fiore Part Of New England Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Class Of 2012

Posted on September 28th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

Driver Reggie Ruggiero, team owner Mario Fiore and track owner Don Hoenig are part of a group of six individuals tabbed by the New England Antique Racers this week for induction into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame.

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Chris Kopec To Take Over Whelen Modified Tour Hillbilly Racing Ride For CarQuest Fall Final At Stafford Speedway

Posted on September 27th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

For the first time since 2005, Chris Kopec will be strapping into a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour car this weekend.

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James Civali Fired By Hillbilly Racing NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Team; No Replacement Named By Team

Posted on September 27th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

Hillbilly Racing will be competing in the Whelen Modified Tour event at the CarQuest Fall Final this weekend at Stafford Motor Speedway, but it will be with a new driver in their car.

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Sylvania 300 Notebook: Bad Day For Numerous Chase Drivers; Tony Stewart’s Strange Victory Lane Declaration

Posted on September 25th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway proved to be a frustrating event for many of the 12 drivers in the Chase for the Championship field.

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Rough Ending: Woody Pitkat Has Abbreviated Final Race For NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Car Owner Don King

Posted on September 25th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – Woody Pitkat came to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with mixed emotions.

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Back In The Hunt: Tony Stewart Brings New Optimism To Sprint Cup Sylvania 300 At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Posted on September 24th, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – It was just about a month ago that it seemed Tony Stewart was ready to say thanks but no thanks to NASCAR when it came to one of the coveted slots in the Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Championship field.

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Reigned In Win: Brett Moffitt Gets First K&N Pro Series East Victory At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – Second place had become a position Brett Moffitt was getting to know all too well after NASCAR K&N Pro Series events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Ron Silk Leaves Lime Rock Behind With Whelen Modified Tour Pole At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – Ron Silk found the perfect medicine to put a bad day last weekend at Lime Rock Park deep in the rearview Thursday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Report: IZOD IndyCar Series Likely Not Returning To New Hampshire Motor Speedway In 2012

Posted on September 22nd, 2011 in Auto Racing | No Comments »

LOUDON, N.H. – It looks like it’s one and done for the IZOD IndyCar Series’ return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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