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Lia wins Modified Tour Title

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:08:24 GMT

Donny Lia led the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in victories in 2009, but in the end, it was a fourth-place finish in the season finale Sunday in the World Series of Speedway Racing presented by Xtra Mart that was enough to give the Jericho, N.Y., native his second Tour championship in the last three years.

Hey Dad - Buy me a race car!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:52:39 GMT

So you want to go racing. You think you’d like to drive a car, own a car. But what looks easy from the grandstand is incredibly complicated. 22News took the opportunity on Fall Final Sunday at the Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut to crunch some numbers.

The Reg steals Loudon limelight

Mark Wiernasz — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:59:53 GMT

Ron Silk of Norwalk, Connecticut shot past race leader Reggie Ruggiero on the back straightaway of the final circuit to win the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 100 lapper at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon on Saturday.

Skinner wins pole at Loudon, NH

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:16:35 GMT

Mike Skinner has won the pole for the NASCAR Camping World Truck race at New Hampshire.

Mark Martin signs contract through 2011

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:06:41 GMT

Mark Martin has signed a contract extension to run a full schedule with Hendrick Motorsports through 2011.

Montoya wins pole at Loudon

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:48:05 GMT

Juan Pablo Montoya has set a track record while winning the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Obama honors NASCAR drivers

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:12:40 GMT

Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House, where President Barack Obama is honoring the 2008 champion.

Top 3 for Florence team at LRP

Mark Wiernasz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:05:34 GMT

Racing purists would tell you that 3rd place is nothing more than being the second loser, but the Pease family of Florence, Massachusetts might have a different outlook.

Number 44 to meet Number 48

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:03:47 GMT

No. 44, meet No. 48.

Jimmie Johnson wins 2009 Brickyard 400

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:20:32 GMT

Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the race wide open.

Edwards back of the pack start gets win

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:57:47 GMT

Carl Edwards has an idea that would revolutionize racing. He'd be in favor of starting the fastest cars in the back so the fans could enjoy watching them blow past their competition while trying to get to the front.

Martin wins Brickyard pole

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:14:21 GMT

Mark Martin has won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday's race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season.

Hornaday wins 4th straight trucks race

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:10:24 GMT

Ron Hornaday Jr. wasn't sure if he could keep Mike Skinner at bay in his quest to make NASCAR trucks history.

Tony George tells why he left IMS, IRL

Scott Sander — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:07:56 GMT

Friday morning he released a statement on the Vision Racing's Web site - the team he still runs. In it, he explains why he turned down the chance to stay in charge of IndyCar racing.

George out as CEO of IMS/Hulman Co.

Eric Halvorson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:04:03 GMT

After a 20 year reign Tony George is out as President and CEO of the Hulman-George Companies.

NASCAR Loudon Wrap-Up

Mark Wiernasz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:20 GMT

NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie Joey Logano won the biggest race of his young life on Sunday at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Modified Madness

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:43 GMT

Despite the entry of 2 NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers to Saturday’s modified New England 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the ultimate outcome was determined by a last lap turn 4 scramble by 4 mod veterans.

Logano wins first as rain shortens NH

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:56:51 GMT

Teenager Joey Logano became the youngest winner in the history of the Cup Series on Sunday, winning the rain-shortened race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

NASCAR rolls with the economy

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:39:15 GMT

NASCAR's June Weekend has arrived at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.

Eury Jr. out as Earnhardt's crew chief

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:07:56 GMT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have a new crew chief starting with this weekend's race at Dover.

Reutimann wins rain-short Coca-Cola 600

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:04:46 GMT

It took 75 races and three rain delays for David Reutimann to earn his first Sprint Cup Series victory.

Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:27:59 GMT

Helio Castroneves capped a perfect month of May with the biggest win of all, pulling away to capture his third Indianapolis 500 just 5½ weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges.

500 rookie released from hospital

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:03:40 GMT

Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race.

IMS, IRL teams embrace social media

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:38:05 GMT

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 will be the most accessible event in sports history, thanks to the burgeoning social media phenomenon.

Track turns 100 in 2009

Tue, 05 May 2009 18:44:49 GMT

The Greatest Race Course In The World, turns 100 in 2009.

Famous #43 at 500

Tue, 05 May 2009 18:42:08 GMT

Two of the most famous names in racing are teaming up for this year's Indianapolis 500

Ted Christopher bounces back with win

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:15:12 GMT

Ted Christopher bounced back from a Friday 9th place finish to win Saturday’s Indoor Auto Racing TQ Midget 30 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence Rhode Island.

Driver's Seat: Riverside Park reunion

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:55:08 GMT

It’s difficult to take 52 years of history , good times, and fond memories and fit them all into one reunion evening.

Driver's Seat: Ask The Chef!

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:18:00 GMT

According to an old phrase "An Army Marches On Its Stomach".