THOMPSON, CT. The much anticipated UNOH SHOWDOWN is set for this weekend at the Thompson International Speedway. Race fans have been looking forward to this first-time-ever event all season long.
The UNOH SHOWDOWN is unique in that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will share the same bill for the first time in north. Each Tour will compete in its own 125-lap feature event for purses in excess of $53,000.00 for each Tour. Upon completion of the two 125s, the field for the 50-Lap, $50,000.00+ SHOWDOWN will be assembled and the stage will be set for what could be one of the greatest battles in NASCAR Whelen Modified racing history. The driver who emerges as the victor will pocket some $15,000.00.
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NASCAR Modified Tours Ready For Thompson Showdown
New Special Event at Historic Connecticut Track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2011) — After nearly three decades of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour making the occasional trip outside of its Northeast home base for events to southern racing hotbeds, for the first time the southerners will head to New England.
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RAINS WASH OUT RACES AT THOMPSON
THOMPSON, CT. The August 25th race schedule at the Thompson International Speedway was cancelled today due to the forecast of thunder storms and heavy rains. The decision, made by track owner Don Hoenig, came early in the day so that competitors and fans alike would not head for the speedway only to find themselves heading home upon their arrival. The scheduled race program had all six of Thompson’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions along with the Valenti Modified Racing Series.
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Valenti Modified Series Points Battle Moves To Thompson
Thompson, CT. — With a hotly contested points battle taking place, and 10 different winners in 12 races, the Valenti Modified Racing Series returns to the Thompson, CT., Speedway Thursday night, August 25, with drivers from throughout the Northeast expected to compete in a 75 lap showdown.
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UNOH SHOWDOWN AT THOMPSON GENERATING TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT
THOMPSON, CT. The UNOH (University of Northwestern Ohio) Showdown has been the talk of the racing community since it was announced last winter. This first-time-ever event, slated for the weekend of September 10th & 11th, has race fans buzzing with anticipation. It will be the biggest event of the year for the combination of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
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Thompson Speedway Highlights from August 18th, 2011
Stefanik Brings Winning Ways to Thompson on Thursday Night
Preece Scores Sunoco Mod Win; O’Sullivan, Douton, Boss & Field Victorious
Thompson, CT (August 18, 2011): Mike Stefanik triumphed over the competition and Thompson International Speedway beat the weather for an action-packed night of racing action. With weather and Ryan Preece bearing down, Stefanik of Coventry, RI, was flawless to score the victory in the Tour-Type Modified Special. Stefanik had to hold off another Thompson winner to visit victory lane. Preece jumped out of his winning Sunoco Modified to run second to Stefanik in the event. The Sunoco Modified victory earlier in the evening was Preece’s third at Thompson in 2011.
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LINDEMAN WINS THOMPSON
Andy Lindeman of Poestenkill, NY, scored the victory in 20-lap feature event for the visiting New England Truck Series. Howard Payne was strong right from the drop of the green flag. He cruised out to a comfortable lead over Andy Lindeman. The margin was erased after an incident on the front stretch that involved Keith Chapman. Lindeman got the jump on the restart and was the new leader on lap five. Duane Knoll ran comfortably in third over a brewing battle between Allen Coates, driving in relief of his son Corey, and Jason Lafayette. Back up front, Payne was looking racy; working over Lindeman for the lead. Continue reading “LINDEMAN WINS THOMPSON” »
MODIFIEDS DOMINATE THOMPSON SCHEDULE
THOMPSON, CT. The popular Tour-Type Modifieds will make their final appearance of the year this Thursday, August 18th, at the Thompson International Speedway. This event will kick off an amazing run for Modified race cars at the Connecticut oval. In three of the next four weeks, Thompson will be the center of Modified racing action which will also include the Valenti Modified Racing Series and the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours Showdown.
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O’Sullivan Shines in LM Marquee at Thompson
Pitkat Scores Sunoco Modified Win; Lindeman Honored in NETS
Ramstrom, Sundeen, Dorr & Bourgeois Weekly Winners
Thompson, CT (August 11, 2011): The Late Model division took the center stage at Thompson International Speedway on Thursday Night with their 40-lap extra distance race and Tommy O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, was the star. Woody Pitkat of Stafford, CT, returned to top-form and to victory lane in the Sunoco Modifieds. Andy Lindeman of Poestenkill, NY, was tops in the touring New England Truck Series. Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, MA scored his fourth win of the season in the Super Late Models.
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