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Matt Galko Looking for First SK Modified® Win at Stafford

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---For Meriden native Matt Galko, his open wheel modified experience at Stafford Motor Speedway has been a tale of two divergent paths. Galko burst onto the modified scene by winning the SK Light championship as a rookie in 2010 and he followed that up with another championship in 2011. Galko moved up to the SK Modified® division in 2012 and in the three plus seasons since then, he is still in search of his first SK Modified® victory. Although the 2015 season is only approaching its midway point, Galko has enjoyed his best season and what…

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Stafford’s NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Gamblers Challenge Grows

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---The 2nd Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Motor Speedway takes center stage next Friday, July 10th featuring the biggest race of the season for the SK Modified® division. Over $30,000 in total posted awards is up for grabs and the drama for the race continues to build. The SK Modified® feature events have consistently recorded non-stop competition this season, with side by side and wheel to wheel action. This year’s edition has the added twist of the Dunleavy Gambler’s Challenge. The Gambler’s Challenge will be determined by the NAPA SK 5k Fan Vote…

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SK Light Feature Winner to Take Home $550 This Friday at Stafford Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Thanks to its Xtra D program, Xtra Mart Convenience Stores will contribute $3,750 in bonus money to Stafford Speedway drivers during the 2015 season. This Friday night, July 3rd, will be the SK Light Modified division’s turn to take home their piece of the Xtra Mart pie. The SK Light top-5 finishers will each receive a $100 bonus from Xtra Mart meaning the feature winner will take home $550 in purse and contingency bonuses while the 2nd through 5th place finishers will go home with $240 or more. East Hartford native Joey Ferrigno currently leads the SK Light points…

Woody Pitkat Goes 2 For 2 at Stafford With Victory in 5th Annual VMRS 80

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---The Valenti Modified Racing Series made its second of three visits during the 2015 season to Stafford Motor Speedway for the 5th Annual VMRS 80. Woody Pitkat took the checkered flag to make himself 2 for 2 in 2015 at Stafford Speedway in VMRS feature action. At the drop of the green flag, Ryan Preece led the first lap but Todd Szegedy took the lead on lap-2. Preece came back strong on the outside of Szegedy and he got clear and back into the lead on lap-3. Behind the two leaders, Steve Masse was on the…

Rocco, Fearn, Ferrigno, Provost, Hayes, Trott, & O’Connell Score VRMS 80 Feature Wins at Stafford

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the Valenti Modified Racing Series in the house for the 5th Annual VMRS 80. Taking down weekly feature wins on the night were Keith Rocco in the 40-lap SK Modified® feature, Tom Fearn scored in the 30-lap Late Model feature, Joey Ferrigno in the 20-lap SK Light Modified feature, Andrew Hayes in the 20-lap Limited Late Model feature, Tyler Trott in the 15-lap DARE Stock feature, and Devin O’Connell was the winner of the 20-lap Legend Cars feature. In the 40-lap SK…

Branden Dion to Make Stafford Speedway Modified Racing Series Debut

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Armed with a new Troyer car, Taunton, MA native Branden Dion is ready to make his first start in a Valenti Modified Racing Series car at Stafford Motor Speedway this Friday night. Dion has run the prior two races on the 2015 VMRS schedule at Seekonk and Lee and the former SK Light and current SK Modified® driver is looking forward to continuing his learning curve in the VMRS series at a track that he has a level of familiarity with behind the wheel of the #04 Triple D Racing / Doug King Builders machine. “We’ve…

Hard Work and Perseverance Pays Off for Glenn Bartkowski at Stafford Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---For Manchester native Glenn Bartkowski, the world of weekly NASCAR short track racing has proven to be both a rewarding and trying experience. Bartkowski began his weekly racing career in Stafford’s DARE Stock division in 1997 and he ran in that division through the 2004 season before taking a season off and then moving up to the Limited Late Model division in 2006. Bartkowski raced either parts of a season with Norm Sears sharing his car or a full season and until last year, had only one win in the DARE Stock division to show for…

Todd Patnode Looking for Repeat Performance in VMRS 80 at Stafford Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the Valenti Modified Racing Series set to make its second of three 2015 appearances at Stafford Motor Speedway, one driver who is looking forward to the race is Richmond, NH native Todd Patnode. In what was his first VMRS start at Stafford back in May, Patnode started 13th and he methodically drove his way through the field to end up fifth at the end of the 80-lap feature in his #05 Allstate Asphalt machine. With such a great result on his Stafford debut, Patnode is excited about his chances for his second visit to Stafford and a…

NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k to Pay Bonus Money to Heat Race Winners

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---The NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k returns to the half-mile on Friday July 10th and the NAPA fan vote is in full swing with over 1,200 votes cast. Also returning to the second edition of the event will be bonus money for the top-3 finishers in the SK Modified® qualifying races. Drivers who finish in the top-3 of their heat race will be awarded an additional bonus of $250, $150, or $100 respectively. The added bonus for qualifying races is just another piece of the already huge jackpot of over $30,000 for the SK Modified® division. “Last year…

Former Champion Mike Quintiliano Ready to Return to Late Model Ranks at Stafford Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---The Late Model division at Stafford Motor Speedway will see a former champion return to its ranks in the form of 2000 track champion Mike Quintiliano. Quintiliano ran 2 races last year with finishes of 16th and 17th and he has been hard at work since then, updating his entire #44 car to make a return to the track this season. “The car is completely new now and we’ve put so much money into the car, hopefully we can have some good runs,” said Quintiliano. “We’re just getting finished up from redoing the entire car from last year. …

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Facebook Friday This Week June 12th at Stafford Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Friday, June 12th at Stafford Speedway will be the 2nd edition of FBF night, Facebook Friday. Fans have the opportunity to receive $3 off a general admission ticket when they share the June 12th event found on the Stafford Speedway Facebook page to their own Facebook page. Show us that you have shared the event to your Facebook page on your cell phone when you purchase your ticket at the ticket window this Friday, June 12th, FBF event night, and receive $3 off a General Admission ticket. Be sure to get on social media and support your favorite…

Pennink, Fearn, Salva, Hayes, Robinson, & O’Connell Score June 5 TSI Harley-Davidson 125 Feature Wins at Stafford

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in the house for the TSI Harley-Davidson 125. Taking down NASCAR Whelen All-American Series weekly feature wins on the night were Rowan Pennink, who picked up his third win of the 2015 season in the SK Modified® feature, Tom Fearn scored his second consecutive victory in the Late Model feature, Nick Salva was a first time winner in 2015 in the SK Light Modified feature, Andrew Hayes got his first win of 2015 in the Limited Late Model feature, Zack Robinson was…

Rocco, Fearn, Swanson, Saunders, Beyer, & DiMatteo Score May 29 Military Appreciation Night / Ltd. Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D Feature Wins at Stafford

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(Stafford Springs, CT)--- Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the Ltd. Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 25 program on Friday, May 29th on what was also Military Appreciation Night. Xtra Mart Convenience Stores put up a $500 bonus that was split evenly among the top-5 finishers in the extra distance Ltd. Late Model feature event. Al Saunders was the big winner, taking his second feature win of the 2015 season in the 25-lap Ltd. Late Model feature. Keith Rocco picked up his second win of the 2015 season in the SK Modified® feature, Tom…

Dan Dembek Wins DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 20 With Thrilling Pass; Williams, Gray, Membrino, Saunders, & DiMatteo Also Score Stafford Feature Wins

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 50 program on Friday, May 15th on what was also Whelen Event Night with three Ingersoll Rand contingency bonuses going to the winners of the SK Modified®, Late Model, and SK Light features. Xtra Mart Convenience Stores put up a $250 bonus that was split evenly among the top-5 finishers in the extra distance DARE Stock feature event. Dan Dembek was the big winner, taking his second feature win of the 2015 season in the 20-lap DARE Stock feature. Ronnie…

NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Fan Vote to be Released May 15 Online at www.staffordspeedway.com

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Voting for the 2015 NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k will kick off this Friday May 15th online at StaffordSpeedway.com and continue through the day of the event on July 10th. The 2014 edition proved to be one of the most exciting races in the history of the half-mile. The 2015 NAPA SK 5k will see the addition of the NAPA SK 5k Bonus presented by Dunleavy Truck and Trailer Repair. “The NAPA SK 5k Bonus is an exciting edition to the 2015 race,” explains Stafford COO Mark Arute. “Driver’s will have the chance to enter the Gambler’s Challenge…

Hometown Win Perfect For Pitkat; Stafford Driver Claims Whelen Modified Spring Sizzler Victory

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Hometown Win Perfect For Pitkat Stafford Driver Claims Whelen Modified Spring Sizzler Victory STAFFORD, Conn. -- Woody Pitkat completed a picture perfect homecoming Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old Stafford, Connecticut, driver powered to the victory in the NAPA Spring Sizzler 200, the traditional season-opening event for Stafford Motor Speedway. In the process, the driver of the No. 88 Buzz Chew Chevrolet/Elbow East Chevrolet became the first hometown driver to win the prestigious NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event. It was Pitkat's third career tour win. He scored his first career win last year in the August event at Stafford before following it…

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Magnus Racing Products Teams With Stafford Speedway to Expand Rookie of the Year Program

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Magnus Racing Products of Danielson has joined the Stafford Motor Speedway family of partners and will offer a monetary bonus totaling $1,600 to the rookie class of 2015. The runners up in the chase for Rookie of the Year honors in each of Stafford’s five NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing divisions will be eligible for the Magnus bonus. The Magnus bonus will be distributed as follows; SK Modified® and Late Model rookie runners up, $400 each, SK Light and Limited Late Model rookie runners up $300 each, and $200 to the DARE Stock rookie runner up. The Magnus…

Josh Wood Makes A Return To Stafford Motor Speedway’s Late Model Division

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Josh Wood Makes A Return To Stafford Motor Speedway's Late Model Division By Matthew Wiernasz Josh Wood will make a return to the Late Model division at Stafford Motor Speedway. His father Don Wood will run a part time schedule in the Late Model division. He will be racing for Bobby Peterson whose brother Jim ran in the Late Model division at Stafford for many years. " I am racing for Bobby his older brother. I learned a lot from him especially moving up to Late Models from spectating. How he drives the track and following him in my first…

New England Racing Fuel To Support Rookie Program at Stafford Speedway

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New England Racing Fuel To Support Rookie Program at Stafford Speedway (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that New England Racing Fuel, Sunoco Brand with John Holland and Mike Joy, have renewed their participation in the track’s Contingency Program for the upcoming 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season. New England Racing Fuel was one of the very first companies to join Stafford’s Contingency Program when it was created prior to the 1999 season and they have been part of the program every year since. The 2015 season will mark the 17th consecutive season that New England Racing Fuel…

SK Light Past Champion Provisional added to Stafford SK Modifieds®

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SK Light Past Champion Provisional added to Stafford SK Modifieds® (Stafford Springs, CT)---To mark the 10th season of the SK Light Modified division, Stafford Speedway is announcing a new program for SK Light champions moving into the SK Modified® division. Starting at the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler, an additional provisional starting position will be available to the defending SK Light Modified division champion. The provisional will be available for use three times throughout the entire season under a “use it or lose it” policy. Defending SK Light Modified Jeremy Sorel will be the first beneficiary in the inaugural year…

Bobby Santos, III Looking For Third Consecutive NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Victory at Stafford Motor Speedway

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Bobby Santos, III Looking For Third Consecutive NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Victory at Stafford Motor Speedway (Stafford Springs, CT)---In the long and storied history of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway, there have been several drivers whose performance has shined high above the rest of their competitors. The Spring Sizzler presents the opportunity for Franklin, MA native Bobby Santos, III, to enter into a very elite group. Santos will try this year to join Maynard Troyer and Ted Christopher as the only drivers to win the Sizzler three consecutive times and also to join…

NAPA Auto Parts / Stafford Motor Speedway Relationship Continues to Grow

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Over 57 regional NAPA Auto Parts stores have agreed to participate in the 2015 season at Stafford Motor Speedway. In its second year of elite sponsorship at Stafford Motor Speedway, the number of participating NAPA outlets has grown to include 14 additional stores. This gives race fans additional locations to purchase discount event tickets for the 44th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler and additional events throughout the 2015 season. Tickets are available at all 57 participating NAPA Auto Parts stores beginning on Monday April 6th, along with a limited supply of NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler commemorative…

Late Model Driver Tom Fearn Has High Expectations for 2015 at Stafford Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---With experience on his side, along with 6 track championships at Stafford Speedway, East Longmeadow, MA native Tom Fearn is raising the bar in 2015. Fearn has his eyes set on dethroning 2-time defending track champion Adam Gray. In 2013 Fearn had an impressive 5 wins and finished 3rd in the points standings. Fast forward one year to 2014 and Fearn found victory lane one time and finished 6th in the points standings. Needless to say, in order to dethrone Gray, Fearn will be looking to repeat his 2013 season. “We’d like to see if we can unseat…

Todd Szegedy Excited About Prospects for 2015 NAPA Spring Sizzler and NWMT Season Driving for Bob Garbarino’s Mystic Missile Team

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---After a season of partial rides on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the Valenti Modified Racing Series, and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, Ridgefield native and 2003 Whelen Modified Tour Champion Todd Szegedy will return to full-time WMT status behind the wheel of Bob Garbarino’s famed #4 Mystic Missile machine. Garbarino has won championships and Spring Sizzlers with Donny Lia and Bobby Santos, III as his drivers and Szegedy is relishing the opportunity to drive Garbarino’s car. “It’s a great opportunity,” said Szegedy. “I’m glad I stayed in it because I could have easily said I’m taking the…

Chase Dowling Ready to Make NAPA Spring Sizzler Debut

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---For Roxbury native Chase Dowling, the past few years of his racing career have been a whirlwind. Dowling came to Stafford as a modified rookie in 2013 and he very nearly won the track championship with 7 wins. Dowling followed that up by moving up to the SK Modified® ranks last season where he again won a race as a rookie and he finished 5th in the points standings. Dowling was Rookie of the Year in both seasons and the 2015 season will see him move full-time to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour ranks as a teammate to…

Michael Scorzelli Ready to be Championship Contender in Stafford Speedway’s Late Model Division

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---As he prepares to enter his third season of Late Model competition at Stafford Speedway, Feura Bush, NY native Michael Scorzelli is ready to mount a bid for the track championship. Scorzelli finished 8th in points during his rookie season and he improved to fourth in the points this past season while scoring his first career Stafford victory. "I think we're going to be really good this year," said Scorzelli. "With all the changes they made to the cars, I think everyone is going to be starting with a new template and we've really improved things since our…

Michael Bennett Looking to Build Upon Successful Return to Late Model Division at Stafford and Challenge for Championship

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---After a 3-year hiatus from Stafford Speedway's Late Model division as he tried his hand in the SK Modified® ranks, hometown driver Michael Bennett returned to the Late Model ranks in 2014. Bennett tied a career high with 2 wins and he finished 5th in the standings, but behind the scenes things were harder then they appeared as Bennett struggled with the consistency of his Late Model machine. "It was a good year but it was also a frustrating year with our car, we had a hard time keeping it consistent," said Bennett. "We were fortunate to get…

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Stafford Motor Speedway Preview: Geoff Boisjoile

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Stafford Motor Speedway Preview: Geoff Boisjoile By: Matthew Wiernasz Geoff Boisjoile out of Easthampton, MA will make a return to the SK Light division this season at Stafford Motor Speedway. Boisjoile is unsure if he will run the full season at Stafford Motor Speedway. He is hoping to run the full season at Stafford Motor Speedway. It will all depend on how the budget is. He may run the Lite Modified race on Icebreaker weekend at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and see how things go from there. Boisjoile would like to get some wins this season as he has come…

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Stafford Motor Speedway Preview: Frank L’ Etoile Jr.

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By: Matthew Wiernasz Frank L'Etoile, JR will return to defend his tittle in the DARE Stock Division at Stafford Motor Speedway this season. L'Etoile, JR got 2 wins last season and would win the championship by 34 points over runner up Johnny Walker. L'Etoile, JR will also head to the Kart Track at Lebanon Valley Speedway in New York and run in the Flathead mod division. He finished second in the points in his rookie season at the Kart Track at Levanon Valley Speedway and is hoping to be a championship contender at both Stafford Motor Speedway and Lebanon Valley…

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STAFFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY PREVIEW: CORY CASAGRANDE

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By Matthew Wiernasz Stafford Springs, CT- Cory Casagrande will return to the Late Model division at Stafford Motor Speedway this season to run for the championship. Casagrande's brother Kyle will also race in the Late Model division. " I believe both my brother and I will be contenders when it comes down to it at the end of the year." Casagrande Said Adam Gray has won back to back Late Model championships the last two seasons. Woody Pitkat and Ryan Posocco also won championships in the Late Model division at Stafford in the past. " I feel like every couple…

Nick Salva Ready to Challenge for Stafford SK Light Championship With T.S. Haulers, Mr. Rooter, and J.G. Poulin Drywall Sponsorship

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---After finishing second in the 2014 SK Light points standings at Stafford Motor Speedway, Prospect, CT native Nick Salva is ready to challenge for the championship once again in 2015 with some new sponsorship on his #98. Salva welcomes back J.G. Poulin Drywall while adding T.S. Haulers and Mr. Rooter Plumbing as sponsors for his 2015 campaign. “Eddie Partridge is going to help us out with T.S. Haulers, Vinny Beedle is going to help us with Mr. Rooter Plumbing, and Mr. and Mrs. Poulin are coming back with J.G. Poulin Drywall,” said Salva. “I ran a couple of…

Dana DiMatteo Ready to Defend Stafford Speedway Legend Cars Track Title

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---The 2014 season at Stafford Motor Speedway saw the return of Legend Cars to the weekly racing schedule for the first time since 1994 and Dana DiMatteo, of Farmington, became the very first Legend Cars Track Champion in Stafford’s history. DiMatteo scored podium finishes in 8 of the 11 Legend Cars features held last season, including 2 victories, and he is eager to get the 2015 season started as he looks to defend his track championship. “Racing season is right around the corner, I’m itching and I can’t wait to get started,” said DiMatteo. “Coming back as defending…

Ryan Preece Looking to Carry Positive Momentum With New Team Into Stafford Speedway for 44th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Any time there is a new driver/team combination, questions can arise for a driver as did I switch to the right team and for owners they can wonder if they have the right driver in the seat of their car. For Ryan Preece and the Ed and Connie Partridge owned T.S. Haulers, Inc. team, they put any doubts to rest with a dominating performance during SpeedWeeks at New Smyrna, winning 4 of the 6 Tour Type Modified feature events, including the prestigious Richie Evans 100. With SpeedWeeks now in the rearview mirror, Preece will look to carry the…

SK Modified® Drivers Weigh-In on July 10 NAPA SK 5k Bonus; Stafford Wants to Hear From You the Fans!

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---The NAPA Auto Parts SK 5K is back in 2015 with a new twist, more money. Stafford Speedway has announced in addition to the fan vote for laps and starting order invert, fans will vote on how to distribute a bonus of potentially $5,000 plus. Already deemed the largest purse in SK Modified® history paying $5,000 to the winner and over $27,000 in total purse money, the bonus will add even more prestige to this July 10th event. “We want fans to weigh in and let us know what bonus options we should include in the vote” explains…

Stafford Motor Speedway 2015 Sneak Peak

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By: Matthew Wiernasz Stafford Motor Speedway kick off their 2015 season with the 44th annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler on the weekend of April 26th featuring the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as their race will be 200 laps. There will also be the SK Modifieds, Late Models, SK Lights, Limited Late Models, DARE Stocks, U.S. Legends Cars, and the Mr. Rooter Truck Series. Bobby Santos will look for his third win in a row in the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler. It will also be the first of four appearances for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. They will visit…

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2015 NAPA SK 5k Bigger and Better, Fan Vote Returns

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Photo Courtesy of www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---The NAPA Auto Parts SK 5K returns to Stafford Motor Speedway Friday July 10th and the fans will once again play a direct role in determining the format of the event. With over $30,000 in prize money awarded and one of the most exciting races ever witnessed at the half-mile, last year’s NAPA SK 5K was one for the history books. The fans, through fan voting at staffordspeedway.com, selected a 100-lap race format with heads-up starting that saw Pennsylvania native and Whelen Modified Tour regular Rowan Pennink prevail. The event saw over 25 lead…

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Branden Dion Ready to Challenge for Stafford Speedway SK Modified® SPAFCO Rookie of the Year

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Stafford Springs, CT)---After a stellar rookie season in Stafford Speedway’s SK Light division, Taunton, MA native Branden Dion is ready to challenge for SPAFCO Rookie of the Year honors in the track’s premier SK Modified® division in 2015 behind the wheel of the #04 Triple D Racing / Doug King Builders Chevrolet. “I’m very excited to be moving up this year,” said Dion. “We worked on the car a lot during the season to get our setup dialed in and I think we’ll ready to go. The plan is for us to start off slow and work our way towards…

Kevin Gambacorta Looking for First Late Model Victory and Championship at Stafford Speedway

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Photo Courtesy of www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the dawn of the 2015 season at Stafford Motor Speedway drawing ever closer, one driver who can’t wait to get back on the track is Late Model driver Kevin Gambacorta. Gambacorta, of Ellington, has won races and championships in Stafford Speedway’s DARE Stock and Limited Late Model divisions, but he is still in search of his first victory in the Late Model ranks. As Gambacorta prepares for what will be his fourth full season of Late Model competition, he feels like he is primed to collect that first victory. During the off-season,…

Driscoll Motorsports Photography Returns to Stafford Speedway’s Contingency Program for 2015 Season

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Photo Courtesy of www.dmsracingphotos.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that John and Andrea Driscoll of DMS Racing Photos have renewed their participation in the track’s Contingency Program for the 2015 season. DMS Racing Photos will provide a weekly $75 bonus to the second place finisher from each Limited Late Model feature during the 2015 season. “We’re looking forward to coming back and supporting the Limited Late Model division” said John and Andrea Driscoll, owners of Driscoll Motorsports Photography. “Not that we don’t support the other divisions because we love all the divisions at Stafford. The Limited Late Model…

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Devin O’Connell Looking to Pick Up Right Where He Left Off in Legend Cars at Stafford Motor Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the return of Legend Cars to weekly racing at Stafford Speedway in 2015, one driver who is looking forward to the experience is Madison, CT native Devin O’Connell. O’Connell is the defending Allison Legacy Series champion who enjoyed a very successful 2-race stint in the Legend Cars division last season at Stafford. O’Connell won his very first start at Stafford and then was dueling for the lead in his second start before a flat tire eliminated him from the race. O’Connell also raced 6 seasons in the Wild Thing Karts on Monday nights and the combination of…

Mr. Rooter Joins Stafford Speedway Contingency Program as First Place Sponsor for Both Late Model and Limited Late Model Divisions

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---When the green flag is unfurled on the 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season at Stafford Motor Speedway, drivers in the Late Model and Limited Late Model divisions will have extra incentive to drive their cars into NAPA Victory Lane each Friday night. Mr. Rooter has become the newest member of Stafford’s Contingency Program and they will furnish each Late Model and Limited Late Model feature winner with a $125 bonus. “I’m excited about being involved with Stafford, I think it’s the best track out there,” said Vinny Beedle, owner of Mr. Rooter Plumbing Services. “I believe this…

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Mr. Rooter New England Truck Series Joins Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Spring Sizzler Schedule of Events

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that the Mr. Rooter New England Truck Series will be added to the lineup for the 44th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler on April 24-26. The trucks will join Stafford’s SK Lights, Limited Late Models, DARE Stocks, and U.S. Legend Cars as part of the qualifying and feature action on Saturday, April 25. Mr. Rooter was announced as the new title sponsor of the truck series during their banquet on Sat. Jan. 10th and the Stafford race is part of an ever expanding schedule for the 2015 season as the Mr. Rooter Truck Series…

New NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Combination Ready for NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---When the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour descends upon Stafford Motor Speedway on April 25-26 for the 44th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler, there will be a new driver/owner combination in the field. Riverhead native Tom Rogers, Jr. has teamed up with car owner Bill Darrow for what they hope can turn into a full-time effort on the Tour for the 2015 season. “I was looking for some extra help because it takes a lot of guys to run a tour car and Tommy has a few crew guys and he’s also local right here in Riverhead,” said…

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Call Before You Dig Returns as First Place SK Modified® Contingency Sponsor at Stafford Motor Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that Call Before You Dig has renewed their participation in the contingency program by presenting a $150 bonus to each SK Modified® feature winner during the 2015 season. This year will mark the 6th consecutive season that CBYD has been a contingency program partner with Stafford’s premier SK Modified® division. CBYD’s $150 bonus brings the SK Modified® feature winners check up to $1,700. In addition to their contingency program partnership, CBYD will serve as the title sponsor of the track’s Technical Inspection Zone for the ninth consecutive season of NASCAR Whelen All American…

Mike Christopher, Jr. Ready to Make SK Modified® Debut at Stafford Motor Speedway

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---When the green flag falls on the 44th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler on April 25-26 at Stafford Motor Speedway, the track’s premier SK Modified® division will see second generation driver Mike Christopher, Jr. among its rookie crop of drivers. Christopher began the 2014 season behind the wheel of a Legend Car but he finished out the year driving the final 5 races in the track’s SK Light division. He is now making the move into the SK Modified® division where he will race against his Uncle Ted and the rest of the SK Modified® field on…

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