Belcher, Lascuola, Henriques & Heilborn Shine During NASCAR Saturday at Seekonk Speedway

SEEKONK, Mass. — Four different divisions produced four memorable races on NASCAR Saturday at Seekonk Speedway, as Chase Belcher, Nick Lascuola, Mike Henriques and Ethan Heilborn all celebrated trips to Victory Lane in front of another enthusiastic crowd at the Action Track of the East.

From a thrilling Late Model showdown to a first-time Sportsman winner and intense Everett's Auto Parts Triple Crown battles, fans were treated to another action-packed night of racing.

Belcher Wins Thrilling Everett's Auto Parts Late Model 75

The marquee event of the evening lived up to expectations as Chase Belcher captured his first Late Model victory of the 2026 season in the Everett's Auto Parts 75-lap special.

Ryan Vanasse Jr. looked like the driver to beat early, charging to the front and building a comfortable advantage before Belcher began reeling him in. Belcher made his move on lap 47 and appeared to have the race under control until a late caution erased his advantage.

On the ensuing restart, Ryan Flood grabbed the lead on lap 64, but Belcher wasn't finished. He fought back to reclaim the top spot on lap 70 and then held off a determined challenge from American-Canadian Tour standout Derek Gluchacki over the closing laps to secure the victory.

Gluchacki finished second with Flood rounding out the podium. Charlie Rose recovered from an early setback to finish fourth, while Andrew Gomes completed the top five.

The Late Models return to action Saturday, July 18, for a 30-lap feature.

Henriques Finds Victory Lane in Just Four Sportsman Starts

It didn't take long for Mike Henriques to prove he belonged on NASCAR Saturday.

After making the jump from the Fast Friday Pure Stock division this season, Henriques earned his first Sportsman victory in only his fourth start behind the wheel of the No. 33.

Starting on the front row, Henriques took command on lap six and never looked back, fending off a late charge to win by just two-tenths of a second at the finish.

His quick success continues a long tradition of Fast Friday graduates making their mark on NASCAR Saturday, and Henriques now adds his name to the long list of Sportsman feature winners in Seekonk Speedway history.

The Sportsman return next Saturday, July 18, for the Everett's Auto Parts Anniversary Series 40-lap special.

Lascuola Holds Off Darling in Triple Crown Battle

The second round of the Everett's Auto Parts Pro Stock Triple Crown Series featured one of the night's best battles as Nick Lascuola stood strong under relentless pressure from nine-time champion David Darling.

Lascuola inherited the lead on lap 14 after contact between the leaders opened the door. Choosing the outside lane for the restart, he managed to fend off repeated challenges from Darling over the final laps.

Despite multiple attempts to find a way around on the bottom groove, Darling couldn't complete the pass as Lascuola drove a flawless race to score a hard-earned Triple Crown victory.

Darling settled for second, while former Late Model champion Vinnie Arrenegado Jr. recorded his best finish of the season in third. Dylan Estrella and Mike Brightman rounded out the top five.

The Pro Stocks return to action Saturday, July 18, for another 40-lap showdown.

Heilborn Becomes First Repeat Sport Truck Winner

Consistency has finally produced the first repeat winner of the 2026 Sport Truck season.

Ethan Heilborn used a perfectly executed restart inside the final 10 laps to pass Richie Helger Jr. on the outside and pull away for his second victory of the year.

Helger had controlled much of the race after charging from fifth to the lead, but a late caution gave Heilborn the opportunity he needed. Once out front, Heilborn opened nearly a one-second advantage while the battle for second raged behind him.

Tommy Adams rallied back through the field to finish second, with defending champion Jake Vanada taking third. Helger finished fourth and Scott Cestodio completed the top five.

The Sport Trucks also return Saturday, July 18, for their Everett's Auto Parts Anniversary Series 40-lap feature.

Looking Ahead

NASCAR Saturday returns to Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, July 18, featuring another full night of championship racing, highlighted by the Everett's Auto Parts Anniversary Series for the Sportsman and Sport Trucks, plus Pro Stocks and Late Models continuing their march toward the Drive for the Cup playoffs.

With championship battles tightening and momentum shifting throughout every division, another exciting night of racing awaits at the Action Track of the East.