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Carlitos Consignment Joins Seekonk Speedway Partnership Program For 2026 Season
Seekonk Speedway is thrilled to announce that Carlito’s Consignment, servicing the greater New England area, has joined the Seekonk Speedway sponsorship program for the 2026 season.
3 days ago2 min read


🏆🔧 HUGE CONGRATS TO SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL! 🔧🏆
Shoutout to Southeastern Regional Vocational School for taking home the win at Sunday’s Small Engine Build-Off Competition , presented by the Mass Cruisers and proudly sponsored by Seekonk Speedway! 💪🔥 The competition was stacked with talent, including impressive teams from Norfolk County Agricultural School and Blue Hills Vocational School —but Southeastern rose to the top with an incredible build and performance! 👏 Special thanks to Race Director Len Ellis , who was on
7 days ago1 min read


New Video Recording Policy
Seekonk Speedway New Video Recording Policy at Seekonk Speedway As we continue to grow the fan experience both at the track and online, Seekonk Speedway is introducing a new Video Recording Policy for spectators attending our events. Over the past several seasons, fans from all over the region—and even around the world—have been able to follow the action through our official race broadcasts and streaming coverage . These broadcasts allow us to showcase the incredible drivers
Mar 133 min read


🏁 ATTENTION DRIVERS & TEAMS 🏁
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through weather challenges and ongoing improvements to the facility. These scheduled practices are critical for teams planning their early-season programs, so plan accordingly and take advantage of them.
See you in the pits — let’s get ready to go racing. 💪🏁
Feb 271 min read


SEEKONK SPEEDWAY INTRODUCES ADJUSTED SUNOCO DRIVE FOR THE CUP FORMAT FOR 2026
Seekonk Speedway officials announced today a revised format for the 2026 Sunoco Drive For The Cup championship playoffs. The new format continues to emphasize that every single lap, from race one until the checkered flag, matters more than ever. The 2026 playoff format will include “The Final Four” in each one of Seekonk Speedway’s divisions, who will compete for the championship over the final four weeks of Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday.
Feb 233 min read


Columbus Energies Returns as Sponsor of Seekonk Speedway’s Rookie of the Year Program
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a rookie season — the nerves, the learning curve, and that first taste of victory under the lights. For the 2026 season, that journey just got even better at Seekonk Speedway, as Columbus Energies proudly returns as the official sponsor of the Speedway’s Rookie of the Year Program.
Feb 222 min read


NASCAR introduces the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts
NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.
Feb 162 min read


SEEKONK SPEEDWAY INTRODUCES LIVE STREAMING FOR 2026 NASCAR SATURDAY EVENTS
Seekonk Speedway, in a partnership with North East Short Track Network, (NESTN) announced today NASCAR Saturday events will stream live in 2026.
Jan 172 min read


Seekonk Speedway Adds One Way Recycling Crown Vic Cruisers As Fast Friday Championship Division
Announced earlier in the offseason, Seekonk Speedway has introduced the One Way Recycling Crown Vic Cruisers as a weekly racing division on Fast Friday in 2026.
Jan 121 min read


SEEKONK SPEEDWAY BOOSTS NASCAR WEEKLY RACING PURSE AND POINT FUND FOR 2026 SEASON
“Our dedicated competitors deserve this,” David Alburn, Competition Director at Seekonk Speedway, said. “We understand it takes hard work ,dedication and many resources to supply funds to race weekly, racing hard on the track from May into the end of September, and in the chase for the championship.
Jan 32 min read


🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Action Track of the East! ✨🎄
As we close the books on an unforgettable 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our entire Seekonk Speedway family — our fans, racers, crews, sponsors, staff, and community partners. You’re the heartbeat of this place, and we’re grateful for every lap, every cheer, and every memory made this season.
Dec 18, 20251 min read


NASCAR Saturday & Fast Friday Racing Return: Five Thrill Shows Plus Monster Trucks Back on Track Schedule
Seekonk Speedway officials announced today the track event schedule for the 81st season of short-track racing in 2026.
Nov 24, 20254 min read


🎉 2026 THRILL SHOWS: THE TRADITION CONTINUES AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY! 🎉
Buckle up, race fans — Seekonk Speedway’s 2026 Thrill Show lineup is here, and it’s bigger, louder, and more action-packed than ever! From spring to fall, we’re bringing you five can’t-miss events filled with roaring engines, wild stunts, and family fun that defines New England’s favorite summer tradition.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


FAST FRIDAY DIVISIONS READY TO ROLL IN 2026
Are you ready for the roar of Fast Friday’s in 2026? Seekonk’s growing Friday night program will return for the new season - with 15 action-packed events with the addition of a NEW division to the weekly slate!
Nov 13, 20252 min read


🔥 2026 SPECTATOR DRAG SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED! 🔥
Buckle up, because the East Coast Towing Spectator Drags are roaring back into Seekonk Speedway for 2026 — and this schedule is flat-out AWESOME. Ten events. Five Thrill Shows. One epic season of head-to-head, street-legal racing you won’t want to miss.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


EVERETT’S AUTO PARTS LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026 AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
Everett’s Auto Parts, based in Brockton, MA, is returning to Seekonk Speedway in a big way again for the 2026 season as they celebrate their 75th anniversary.
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Divisional Lineup Set For July 1 Mid Week Madness NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Showdown at Seekonk Speedway
The Tour will compete in the Firecracker 150 presented by Bethesda Leadership Group, celebrating Independence Day a few days early. It will be the second appearance of the Whelen Modified Tour at Seekonk for 2026 - also joining the J&R Precast 150 on Saturday, May 16.
Nov 4, 20253 min read


J&R PRECAST NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR 150 RETURNS TO SEEKONK SPEEDWAY MAY 16, 2026
For the third consecutive year, J&R Precast, located in Berkley, Massachusetts, has signed as the title sponsor of a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Seekonk Speedway in 2026. The J&R Precast 150 featuring the stars and cars of NASCAR’s Modifieds will return to the Action Track of the East on Saturday, May 16 for this special event.
Nov 2, 20253 min read


Celebrating A True Icon: Thank You, Ben Dodge
A huge thank you goes out to one of the greatest voices and ambassadors our sport has ever known.
Oct 26, 20251 min read


MONACO MODIFIEDS RETURNING TO SEEKONK FOR TWO 2025 DATES
MONACO MODIFIEDS RETURNING TO SEEKONK FOR TWO 2025 DATES
Oct 25, 20251 min read
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