April 14, 2021

Northeast Classic Moved to Sunday, April 18

April 14, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Practice Day Now Set for Saturday Due to Snowy Friday Forecast

Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME — The inaugural running of the Northeast Classic at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been delayed for one more day. American-Canadian Tour (ACT), Pro All Stars Series (PASS), and New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) officials have postponed the event until Sunday, April 18 due to weather concerns. The open practice has also been moved back a day until Saturday, April 17.

April 12, 2021

Championship Defenses Beginning in Earnest at Northeast Classic

April 12, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME — The inaugural Northeast Classic debuts this Saturday, April 17 at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Although the prestige and big payday of winning at “The Magic Mile” is foremost in many racers’ minds, the card is also an early proving ground in five different major regional touring series.

April 10, 2021

Silk Pounces Late to Win Thompson Icebreaker 125

April 10, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Carey, Barnett, and Bello Take Victories in Icebreaker Nightcap

Thompson, CT — Norwalk, CT’s Ron Silk took advantage of a late caution flag to snag the $10,000 top prize in the Icebreaker 125 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Saturday, April 10. Silk took the lead from Berlin, CT’s Keith Rocco with 12 laps remaining and was the inaugural winner of the new Outlaw Open Modified Series at the Icebreaker nightcap.

April 10, 2021

Griffith Dominates at Icebreaker to Remain Perfect on PASS Season

April 10, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Rocco, Santos, and Newcomb Among Winners in Icebreaker Afternoon Session

Thompson, CT — Hudson, NH’s Derek Griffith went wire-to-wire to capture the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Thompson 75 at the annual Icebreaker on Saturday, April 10. Griffith grabbed the lead in the first corner and was on a rail from there, claiming victory in the headliner for the afternoon session of the 82nd Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park season opener.

April 09, 2021

Thompson Speedway Roars Back To Life With Icebreaker Practice Session

April 09, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Story Courtesy of Souza Media

Thompson, CT — More than 125 cars visited the grounds of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Friday for a practice session ahead of the season-opening Icebreaker on Saturday, April 10. A mix of drivers from 10 different divisions turned out to tune their rides in for what will be a busy Saturday to open the season at Thompson.

Due to weather, the original Sunday program will be run on Saturday night, following a full day of planned Saturday action. Tickets will be available for purchase at the track.

April 09, 2021

Northeast Classic Drawing Biggest Names in Regional Racing

April 09, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME — The inaugural Northeast Classic at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway is just over a week away. On Saturday, April 17, some of the biggest names known to motorsports fans in the region will converge on “The Magic Mile” for a six-division card that offers something for everybody.

April 08, 2021

Icebreaker Sunday Moved to Saturday Night Due to Forecast

April 08, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Waterbury, VT & Naples, ME — The Sunday program of the annual Icebreaker at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 10 at approximately 5:30pm. American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials made the decision due to an inclement weather forecast for Sunday, April 11. The Saturday night forecast is far more favorable with clear skies highs in the low-60s.

April 06, 2021

Northeast Classic to be Broadcast Worldwide on Speed51.TV

April 06, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Waterbury, VT and Naples, ME — Auto racing fans around the world will get to enjoy the inaugural Northeast Classic at Loudon’s New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 17. The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have been reached with Speed51.TV to broadcast the event live via pay-per-view from “The Magic Mile”.

April 05, 2021

Preece Officially Enters Thompson Icebreaker 125

April 05, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Waterbury, VT & Naples, ME — One of the top Modified and stock car racers in the country is coming to Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this weekend. Berlin, CT’s Ryan Preece has officially entered the Outlaw Open Modified Series Icebreaker 125 scheduled for Sunday, April 11 as part of the annual season-opening Icebreaker.

April 03, 2021

Helliwell Sweeps Hickory Weekend at ACT Easter Bunny 125

April 03, 2021/ Tina Gallison

Hickory, NC — Dover, NH’s Wayne Helliwell Jr. pulled a clean sweep of the first American-Canadian Tour (ACT) trip to North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway by winning the Easter Bunny 125 on Saturday, April 3. Helliwell took the lead from New Salem, MA’s Tom Carey III in lapped traffic on the 44th circuit and was unstoppable down the stretch to double up after his victory in the Hickory 125 the night before.