Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park 2020 Schedule & Payout

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Tri-Track 2020 6 Race Schedule

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2020 TRI TRACK OPEN MODIFIED SERIES SCHEDULE:

Sat. May 2: Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, N.H. 

Sun. May 24: Claremont Speedway, Claremont, N.H. 

Wed. July 1: Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, Mass. 

Sat. July 25: Star Speedway, Epping, N.H. 

Sat. August 15: Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, N.H. 

Sat. October 24: Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, Mass. 

SEEKONK, Mass. -- Tri Track Open Modified Series officials announced a six-race schedule for the 2020 season on Tuesday, with races spreading across four different tracks, and two states in New England. 

The schedule includes a mix of staple events -- like Seekonk Speedway’s Open Wheel Wednesday and Star Speedway’s SBM 125 -- along two trips to Monadnock Speedway, a return visit to Claremont Speedway and a championship finale Haunted Hundred back at Seekonk, in what has quickly become a compelling day of racing. 

Tri Track Open Modified Series managing partners Wayne Darling and Ed Bennett worked together with series officials and tracks across the region to provide a schedule for some of the top modified race teams in the country to compete for sizeable purses. The two partners are looking forward to leading the series forward with a firm base already in place. 

“I appreciate the tremendous amount of time Wayne put in, working with the tracks juggling their schedules and other touring series schedules to come up with the Tri Track schedule for 2020,” Ed Bennett, Managing Partner of the Tri Track Open Modified Series, said. 

The schedule opens in Winchester, New Hampshire, on Saturday, May 2, when the series visits Monadnock Speedway for a 100-lap event. In a September visit to the high-banks last year, Chase Dowling was victorious -- his first of two straight wins to end the season. The track produces side-by-side racing throughout the field with its tight corners.

For the second straight year, Tri Track visits Claremont Speedway in Claremont, New Hampshire, for a 100-lap special on Memorial Day weekend. The Sunday, May 24, main event will put drivers to the test at a track where home track experience has proven to win out before, when Mike Willis Jr. won his first Tri Track event in 2018. Last year, it was Matt Hirschman scoring his first of two wins in what was the season opener. 

Tradition continues at Seekonk Speedway on Wednesday, July 1, as Tri Track headlines the 16th annual Open Wheel Wednesday at the Massachusetts oval with $10,000 up for grabs. Past champions of the event include Hirschman and Ron Silk, two drivers that are well-recognized as some of the top modified drivers in the region. New for 2020, Tri Track will be joined by the NEMA Lites, for their Dave Steele Memorial Classic, and the 350 Supers, making their first appearance at Seekonk. It should create quite the night of open-wheel racing for race fans. 

Star Speedway, a quarter-mile oval in Epping, New Hampshire, is well-known for their SBM 125, and the series once again spearheads the event for 2020. In eight previous prestigious events, just four drivers have been to victory lane – with Hirschman leading the list as a four-time winner. Last year, it was Silk who held the checkered flag at ‘The Place To Race.’ 

The high-banks of Monadnock welcome the series for the second time on Saturday, August 15, before the champion is crowned at Seekonk for the third straight year.  

The popular Haunted Hundred is scheduled Saturday, October 24, putting a seal on the New England racing season. A chaotic 2019 finish saw Hirschman and Silk tangle racing for the lead in the final corner, with Chase Dowling driving by to win, and Ronnie Williams hoisting the title. The Haunted Hundred also includes the championship event for the Pro All Star Series, and a Late Model Showdown. Source: Kyle Souza

2020 NEMA Schedule released...

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2020 NEMA Events:

4/4 - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park - ICEBREAKER (Lites Only)

4/25 - Claremont Motorsports Park - Marvin Rifchin Memorial (NEMA & Lites)

5/2 - Star Speedway (Lites Only)

5/16 - Lee USA Speedway - "Open Wheel Opener" (NEMA & Lites)

6/6 - Wiscassett Speedway - Ames True Value Night (NEMA & Lites)

6/20 - Star Speedway - Butch Walsh Memorial (NEMA & Lites)

6/21 - Hudson Speedway (NEMA & Lites)

7/1 - Seekonk Speedway - Open Wheel Wednesday (Lites Only)

7/18 - Lee USA Speedway - Gene & Marilyn Angelillo Memorial (NEMA & Lites)

7/25 - Monadnock Speedway - Iron Mike Scrivani Memorial (NEMA & Lites)

8/1 - Star Speedway (Lites Only)

8/12 - Seekonk Speedway - Boston Louie Memorial (NEMA & Lites) - Wednesday

8/19 - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (NEMA Only) - Wednesday

9/12 - New London-Waterford Speedbowl - 4 Cylinder Frenzy (NEMA & Lites)

9/19 - Star Speedway - Star Classic - Jim O'Brien Memorial (NEMA & Lites)

10/3 - LEE USA Speedway - Oktoberfest (NEMA & Lites)

10/10-11 - Thompson Speedway - World Series - Shane Hammond Memorial (NEMA - Sat., Lites - Sunday)

10/25 - New London-Waterford Speedbowl - Closer (NEMA & Lites) - Sunday

Thank a Veteran today and let's never forget Pearl Harbor

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Seekonk Speedway 2020 Racing Schedule

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Mike Willis Jr returning home to Claremont Motorsports Park in 2020.

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Mike Willis Jr returning home to Claremont Motorsports Park in 2020.

          Claremont NH – Mike Willis Jr is planning on returning home for the 2020 race season. Willis will compete for the NHSTRA Modified track championship at Claremont Motorsports. Willis is no stranger to the Modified division at the speedway winning both the 2010 and 2011 track championship and has visited victory lane with both the Modified Racing Series and the Tri Track Modifieds at the Thrasher Rd Speed plant. Over the last five years Willis has competed mainly on the Modified Racing series where he was the 2019 series champion.

        When asked why the change Willis stated it was time to race at home and support his local race track and help build the NHSTRA Modified division. Willis stated he believes in the 604 program and he really likes the way things are moving at the speedway. ‘With Mike Parks and his staff taking the reins that was the deciding factor, with what they have been able to do with the Granite State Pro Stock Series hopefully they can bring that type of professionalism to Claremont on a regular basis’.  The class will be stout we have no illusions as Brian Robie, Dana Smith & Kyle Welch will offer strong competition stated Willis.   

      Willis will compete on a regular basis at Claremont as well as selected event with the NHSTRA at Monadnock, Hudson and Lee, as well as selected Tour Type Modified events beginning at New Smyrna Speedway in Fla. for the World Series of Asphalt Racing in February.

   You can catch all the action at Claremont Motorsports Park beginning on Saturday April 25^th at 5pm, you can also follow us in Facebook and www.claremontmotorsportspark.com 

NASCAR; 7 time champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020 racing season.

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10th. Jimmie Johnson*, 7 Championships in Cup,  84 [83 Cup, 1 Xfinity All-Time total wins.

NASCAR history will always hold Jimmie Johnson in the highest regard, for his hard-charging success on the racetrack and the way he conducted himself as a champion off the track. This remarkable seven-time champion – through his competitive spirit, immense talent and sportsmanship – has made NASCAR a better sport. On behalf of my family and the entire NASCAR community, I thank Jimmie for his dedication to NASCAR and, along with his legions of fans, wish him all the best in his final season. I look forward to watching him race for wins and an eighth NASCAR Cup Championship in 2020.”

– Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO

ROTY award for 2002  #12-Ryan Newman (1) – Jimmie Johnson(3)[CH], Carl Long, Shawna Robinson

Will Ryan Newman announce next ?

Stafford Speedway Schedule Preview: Full Slate of Racing in July, 2020

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Summer time in Stafford Springs, CT means action packed racing at Stafford Motor Speedway. The 2020 schedule is set to offer 5 Friday night events in July, giving race fans plenty of chances to get out to the track.

The July schedule kicks off Friday, July 3rd with The Firecracker, a 30-lap Street Stock special event. The night will also be capped off with a Fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. The event will showcase Stafford’s Street Stock division, which has seen some rule changes entering the 2020 season, including removal of the restrictor plate. Extra laps, extra money, the Firecracker crown will be on the line for the winner of the Independence Day weekend event.

The following week, July 10th, marks one of the biggest events of the season, the Bud Light Open 80 and the TC 13 SK Modified® Shoot-out. This event card has become one of the best value tickets of the summer as race fans are treated to 7 divisions of racing. Both races thrilled fans at the 2019 event where Keith Rocco held off Stephen Kopcik to win the 2nd Annual TC 13 Shoot-out while Ronnie Williams took home his first career Open Modified win in the Bud Light Open 80.

“The Bud Light Open 80 and TC 13 SK Modified® shootout has become a can’t miss event on the Stafford Speedway schedule,” explained Stafford Speedway CEO Mark Arute. “The shootout is an event that every SK Modified® driver wants to qualify for. Last season Keith Rocco held off Stephen Kopcik and I know Keith will be looking to defend his win in 2020.”

The month of July continues with the 3rd Kids Night event of 2020 on Friday, July 17th. All kids 14 & under will be admitted free of charge and Stafford Speedway officials will host Big Wheel races along the front-stretch.

New for 2020, Dunleavy’s Modifiedz Night will move from its traditional May date to Friday, July 24th. The night is highlighted by a 40-lap extra distance race for Stafford’s SK Light Modified division. In its 4th year, the event has become known for thrilling finishes and epic battles. Brett Gonyaw, Marcello Rufrano, and Noah Korner have each recorded a Modifiedz win.

Stafford Speedway is set to close the month of July with a NASCAR Weekly Racing series event on Friday, July 31st. All 5 of Stafford’s weekly racing divisions will be on hand as the 2020 championship point chases take shape.

Stafford Speedway is set to release the full 2020 schedule on Wednesday, November 13th. Season tickets for 2020 are now available online or over the phone. For more information, visit www.staffordspeedway.com, checkout Stafford Speedway on Facebook or Twitter, or contact the track office at 860-684-2783.Source: Scott Running Stafford Speedway Media Press Release