Purse Structure Announced For Thompson Weekly Divisions

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Purse Structure Announced For Thompson Weekly Divisions

More Than $23,000 in Posted Awards Per Event Set Between Five Divisions For 2021

(Story courtesy of Souza Media)

Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME­ — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Star Series (PASS) officials have announced the purse structure for the five weekly divisions set for competition at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in 2021.

A total of nearly $24,000 in posted awards have been set to be distributed to the Sunoco Modifieds, Late Models, SK Light Modifieds, Limited Sportsman, and Mini Stocks at each event. All five divisions will compete as part of the six-race oval track event schedule at Thompson, which begins with the annual Icebreaker on April 10-11. The schedule also includes four Wednesday night races in the summer (June 16, July 7, August 11 & September 15) and the Sunoco World Series (October 8-10).

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ACT Hickory Doubleheader & Easter Bunny 150s to Be Broadcast on Speed51.TV

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ACT Hickory Doubleheader & Easter Bunny 150s to Be Broadcast on Speed51.TV

(press release courtesy of Speed51.com)

Hickory, NC — A spring tradition in the Carolinas which has grown each year is the PASS Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway. This year, Easter weekend will be bigger than ever at “The Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars,” and fans unable to attend the event can spend the holiday weekend watching along on Speed51.TV.

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ACT Contingency Sponsor Spotlight, Part 2

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KONI North America

Since 2004, KONI has been an approved shock absorber for ACT competition. In fact, nearly all of the current ACT Late Model shock rules were developed in partnership with ACT. As part of their agreement, KONI supplies three sets of 30 Series shocks (approx. value $660 per set). One set each is raffled off at the ACT, Thunder Road, and White Mountain banquets to drivers who competed in 100% of the point-counting events.

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ACT Contingency Sponsor Spotlight, Part 1

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Over the next two weeks, the American-Canadian Tour is shining a light on the contingency sponsors that help make each season possible. You’ve probably seen the small decals of these companies covering the fenders, nose, and doors of ACT Late Models at each event. But who are they, and what have they put on the line for ACT competitors? Read on to find in part 1 of our 2-part series. (Note: contingencies are listed in alphabetical order.)

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Event Schedule Announced for 47th Icebreaker

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Event Schedule Announced for 47th Icebreaker

Waterbury, VT — The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced the schedule of events and ticketing information for the 47th Icebreaker at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 10 and 11. The 10-division card is highlighted by the $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 for the Thompson Outlaw Open Modified Series plus other top local and regional classes.

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Outlaw Open Entry Lists Loading Up for Icebreaker, Thompson 300

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Outlaw Open Entry Lists Loading Up for Icebreaker, Thompson 300

Waterbury, VT — The Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park oval is shaping up as the place to watch the biggest stars of Tour-Type Modified Racing in 2021. Entry lists for both the Icebreaker 125 on April 10/11 and the return of the Thompson 300 on October 9/10 are already loaded with local, regional, and even national open-wheel racing headliners.

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Late Model Racers Across Region Already Preparing for Big April

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Late Model Racers Across Region Already Preparing for Big April

Waterbury, VT — Even with snow still on the ground, the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) season is coming up fast. Racing gets underway just after the calendar turns to April, with a doubleheader at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway on April 2 and 3 followed by the inaugural Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on April 17.

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Late Model Challenge Cup Ready for 2021 Debut on Grand Scale

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Late Model Challenge Cup Ready for 2021 Debut on Grand Scale

Nine New England Tracks Registered with Point Fund That Could Exceed $20,000

Waterbury, VT — After a one-year delay, The New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) is finally debuting in 2021 — and it will be even bigger than originally planned. American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials confirmed today that nine tracks have signed up for the first season of the series that will pit weekly Late Model racers from across the region in a summer-long battle for pride, glory, and some serious prize money.

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ACT Fall Foliage 200 Moved to Sunday, September 26

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ACT Fall Foliage 200 Moved to Sunday, September 26

White Mountain Adds NH Street Stock Open to Fall Foliage Weekend

N. Woodstock, NH – The final weekend of the 2021 season at White Mountain Motorsports Park has gotten even bigger. White Mountain officials and R&R Race Parts NH have announced that the second annual 75-lap, $5,000-to-win New Hampshire Street Stock Open will be held at the North Woodstock, NH high banks on Saturday, September 26.

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