SUMMER HEAT FIRES UP TRIPLEHEADER WEEKEND AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY

SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is rocketing forward into a triple header weekend of racing from June 19-21, one that fans will not want to miss. Fast Friday returns to showcase the next generation of stars on Friday night at 7 p.m., while NASCAR Saturday is headlined by two Everett’s Triple Crown Series races beginning at 6 p.m. On Sunday, the Monster Trucks invade the Action Track of the East, joined by the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags. 

Tickets for all three events are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. 

NASCAR Saturday returns with the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks. The Sportsman and Sport Trucks will each compete in their second round of the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series, both set for 35 laps. 

A wild final 25 laps in the Pro Stocks in the American Racer 75 last week saw 2024 champion Dylan Estrella come out on top, ending the hopes of Dave Darling capturing his 100th career victory in the special event. After a tough first two weeks, Estrella rebounded in a big way. However, Darling isn’t going away quietly. After charging from 10th up to the front and leading laps, and winning the first two races of the season, Darling has proven to be again the man to beat. Is this the week he makes history with career win 100? Nick Lascuola has three top-five finishes in three events, and is starting to smell Victory Lane. Other names to watch going into their 40-lap showdown this week include Mike Brightman, Vinnie Arrenegado Jr., Mark Jenison, Colbey Fournier, Kenny Spencer and others.

The Late Model feature kept fans on the edge of their seats again last week, a common trend for this NASCAR Local Racing Series division. Andrew Gomes came out on top of a side-by-side battle with Luke Lebrun to score his first victory of the season. After a rather tough few weeks to open the season for his standards, Gomes was right where he needed to be in round three. Charlie Rose finished second, taking the points lead for the Late Models through three events, but he’s hungry for his first win of the year. Ryan Vanasse Jr., a young rising star, has also been highly impressive in the first few weeks, finishing top-five in all events. Look for names like Chase Belcher, Rey Lovelace, Manny Dias and others to be ready for the 30-lap challenge on NASCAR Saturday.

Sportsman action saw Nick Brightman finally park in Victory Lane for the first time last week after coming close before. Brightman used a mid-race restart to get the top spot and drive away from the others around him to find glory. Is he set to go back-to-back now? Will the flood gates open in the opener of the Everett’s Triple Crown Series? It will be tough, if he is to do it. Randy Moretti had his first tough week, challenging for the top-five late in the race, before a tight battle in front of him ended with him losing spots. He will look to rebound this week. Doug Benoit has been rather consistent to start the season, back in the top-five last week and right in the thick of the points battle. Fans should watch names like Nick Wood, Scott Serydynski Jr., Adam Giacomozzi, Cody Moreau, Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia and others as the Sportsman go extra-distance. 

The first four races of the season for the Sport Trucks have gone to four different drivers. Tim Bolger Jr. won on opening day, Richie Helger Jr. in round two, and Ethan Heilborn in round three. Last week, DJ Thibeault drove away from the competition to score his first win of the year. Even though they haven’t won, the two most consistent drivers not mentioned are Scott Cestodio and Jake Vanada. Cestodio returned to the podium yet again last week, and is off to a strong start in a new ride for him in 2026. Vanada has been strong again, finding his way into the top-five when the checkered flag drops. Other names to watch in their extra-distance contest this week include Colton Teague, Mike Duarte, Mike Cavallaro, Danny Thibeault and others. 

The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars field has been chasing Jacob “Rowdy” Burns the last two weeks, as Burns recovered from a tough first race to win rounds two and three. Entering race four, Burns is the favorite to get back to the top - but he has a tight field coming behind him. Mason Tessier has been impressive early in the year, as the veteran aims to try to get to Victory Lane. There have been countless others who have shown speed so far, including former champion Richie Helger Jr., Isaiah Newcomb, Chase Silvia, Brody Wakefield, Brian Wilkinson Jr., Stephen Bowden, Justin Leduc, Dylan Calabro and many others. 

A first career win for Bobby Bettencourt III was the headline of the Pure Stock division in their third race of the year. Bettencourt took down the checkered flag under heavy pressure from Brent Robidoux in the final laps. Through three events, Robidoux and Ethan Souza have been the most consistent of the entire field, along with Richie Johnson. All three of them have had winning speed so far, with Souza and Johnson taking down the checkered flag. Robidoux is itching to get back to the winner’s circle, and it feels like this could be the week. Bryson Robidoux has also been strong the last few weeks, inside the top-five. Fans should keep their eyes on names like Zachary Keith, Peter Bleau, Crystal Murray, Steve Aubin, Justin Menard and more as the Pure Stocks are back Friday for 25 laps.

The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit field has been staring at the back bumper of Landon Solomito in the last two weeks. After a tough week one ended with a DNF, Solomito has rebounded to win the last two events with impressive speed. Jace Chaber has been nearly as fast, but had mechanical trouble last week while racing for the lead, and will look to rebound this Friday night. Other names to watch in the Bandits include Brody Solomito, Tobey Lecuyer, Elias Dib, Brooke Meyer and others.

The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw field is chasing Luka Dib, as the rising star has won the last two events in convincing fashion. Dib outlasted a strong field the last two weeks to join Zacarias Kelley as the winners in this division early in the season. Who would be on the list of favorites to join them this week? Names like Allyha DeSomma, Landon Heim, Ryder Aguiar and others. 

In Sport 4 competition, teams Arthur Meack and Dave Westgate are off to quite an impressive start. Meack won the first two races of the season, before Westgate stormed back in week three, after putting a fresh motor in the car, to beat his teammate and visit Victory Lane himself. Although both of them have won, Samantha Sleboda has been right there with them. Sam has been on the podium in all three races so far, and looks to capture victory for the first time this week. Look out for Daniel Hayes, Jacob Budzyna, Christine Cavallaro and others in their 20-lap contest this Friday.

The One Way Recycling Crown Vic Cruisers have seen two victories by six-time track champion Mike Cavallaro so far in the first few weeks. Last time out, Cavallaro looked to be heading to a second-place finish before leader Tyler Arnold starting dumping fluid out of his car, handing him the black flag, and Cavallaro the top spot. Heading into another week of action, Tyrese Mello will be one of the favorites to try and carry his first checkered flag in their 20-lap main event. Is this the week some of the other NASCAR stars rumored to be heading to this division come out?

Sunday’s Monster Truck Father’s Day Bash begins at 2 p.m. Before that, there will be a free pit party from 11:30-1 p.m., where you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close. Monster Truck rides will be available for an additional fee beginning at 11:30AM through 1 p.m. Whether Dad loves engines, speed or just a great day with the family, bring them down to Seekonk Speedway for a memorable afternoon. 

For tickets and information on all three events this weekend, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com, and be sure to follow the track on social media.