Thompson Ready to Roar with NASCAR Modified and NESS Supermodified Doubleheader Join Track Championship Action in Seven Division Midweek Showcase

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Thompson Ready to Roar with NASCAR Modified and NESS Supermodified Doubleheader Join Track Championship Action in Seven Division Midweek Showcase

Thompson, CT — Thompson Speedway returns to some of the region’s top racing action this Wednesday, August 14 headlined by the annual midweek showing for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with double billing courtesy of the New England Supermodified Series (NESS)! A double-shot of intense, top tier Modified racing joins the five track championship divisions that call Thompson Speedway home for a seven-division card in an action packed Wednesday night!

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Jon Puleo Fends Off Keith Rocco for Tripoint Showdown Win at Thompson

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Jon Puleo Fends Off Keith Rocco for Tripoint Showdown Win at Thompson

Thompson, CT — What started out as a gloomy day in the quiet corner of Connecticut turned sunny for the teams, fans and supporters of the 5/8-mile Thompson Speedway. Track championship action started with the AZ Roofing SK Light Modified division under the command of John O’Sullivan and Rob Schultz. O’Sullivan quickly took charge on the bottom groove with Schultz sliding back on the outside. Launching into a four-car race saw Meg Fuller, Tyler Chapman and Nick Hovey join O’Sullivan under a blanket at the front.

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Center Conway, New Hampshire’s D.J. Shaw Becomes First Multi-Time Milton CAT 250 Winner in Shootout with former King of the Mountain Beattie

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Center Conway, New Hampshire’s D.J. Shaw Becomes First Multi-Time Milton CAT 250 Winner in Shootout with former King of the Mountain Beattie

N. Woodstock, NH — A hot and humid day among the White Mountains greeted thirty-nine American-Canadian Tour teams with the international stars invading New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track for the Tour’s longest event of the year. The $10,000-to-win Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 has been marked on many a calendar since last November’s ACT schedule release and the teams proved it on Saturday.

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International Roster of ACT Stars Ready to Invade White Mountain for Milton CAT 250

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International Roster of ACT Stars Ready to Invade White Mountain for Milton CAT 250

Barre, VT — The international American-Canadian Tour returns to their favorite New Hampshire stomping grounds at White Mountain Motorsports Park to take on the longest and richest event of the season at the popular North Woodstock oval. Saturday, August 3 brings the 7th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 to the White Mountain highbanks with a $10,000 prize waiting in victory lane with one of the Northeast’s newest marquee events that is once again ready to make history!

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Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase

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Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase

Thompson, CT — Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.

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Raphael Lessard Powers Up to Take Second Career CAN-AM 200 Win on the American-Canadian Tour

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Raphael Lessard Powers Up to Take Second Career CAN-AM 200 Win on the American-Canadian Tour

Montmagny, QC — The international showdown for the American-Canadian Tour at Autodrome Montmagny sent teams in droves from both the province of Quebec and the Northeast United States. The CAN-AM 200 attracted thirty-six teams in all, breaking the record for the highest car count at Montmagny in their twenty-seventh season of competition just outside Quebec City.

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International ACT Stars Square Off in CAN-AM 200 Heavyweight Prize Fight at Montmagny

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International ACT Stars Square Off in CAN-AM 200 Heavyweight Prize Fight at Montmagny

Barre, VT — After several weeks of rest, recuperation and maintenance on their loyal mounts, the haulers of the American-Canadian Tour faithful point northward for their second journey of the year to La Belle Province of Quebec! Returning to Autodrome Montmagny this Saturday night, the stars and cars of the international American-Canadian Tour will battle for the $10,000 winner’s share of a $55,000 purse in the CAN-AM 200!

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ACT Releases CAN-AM 200 and Milton CAT 250 Entry Forms; Over $100,000 Up for Grabs

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ACT Releases CAN-AM 200 and Milton CAT 250 Entry Forms; Over $100,000 Up for Grabs

Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour offices in Barre, Vermont have released the two official entry blanks for the historic Tour’s two biggest and longest point-counting events of the season. The CAN-AM 200 at Autodrome Montmagny on July 20 and the Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 on August 3 both feature purses in excess of $50,000 with each boasting a $10,000 winners share to the victor!

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Lafrance Performance Out of ACT Engine Program for One Year Following Multiple Part Infractions Discovered

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Barre, VT — Following routine maintenance of an ACT-sealed Chevrolet 603 engine during the last week, multiple infractions in said engine were reported to the American-Canadian Tour office in Barre, Vermont. Following research and discussions with the builder, ACT has suspended Lafrance Performance, based in Long Sault, Ontario, from the ACT Approved Engine Builders list for at least one calendar year.

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Prelude to the Midsummer Classic 250 at White Mountain Offers Provisional, $2,000 Winner’s Share in Non-Point Qualifier

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Prelude to the Midsummer Classic 250 at White Mountain Offers Provisional, $2,000 Winner’s Share in Non-Point Qualifier

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials, in conjunction with White Mountain Motorsports Park, have added a special non-point event to the 2024 schedule with the Prelude to the Midsummer Classic 250 on Sunday, July 14 as part of a doubleheader midseason championships weekend at White Mountain. The 75-lap sprint on the North Woodstock highbanks offers a $2,000 winner’s share and all ACT Late Model drivers who take the green will be provisional eligible for a starting spot in the 7th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 on Saturday, August 3.

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