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RYAN FLOOD STEALS THE SHOW TO OPEN LATE MODEL SEASON
Ryan Flood may not be planning a full-time Seekonk Speedway campaign in 2026, but the driver of the No. 98 left no question that when he does race, he is going to be a threat. Flood picked up the Late Model victory in the opener of the NASCAR Local Racing Series season, rolling by Chase Belcher and never looking back. Flood had to hold on for multiple restarts late, including a green-white-checkered finish. The Move of the Race: Fans were jumping when Flood and Belcher battle
5 days ago1 min read


BOLGER OPENS SPORT TRUCK SEASON IN VICTORY LANE
After a bit of a tough finish to the 2025 season, Tim Bolger Jr. came out of the gates swinging in the 2026 Sport Truck season at Seekonk Speedway. Driving the No. 1, the former Fast Friday Sport 4 regular and winning rocketed to victory lane, becoming the first official winner of the 2026 Seekonk Speedway NASCAR Local Racing Series season. The Move of the Race: Right at halfway, Bolger worked his way up to the second spot. He made his move on a restart on the outside of lead
5 days ago2 min read


RANDY MORETTI ROLLS TO SPORTSMAN WIN IN DOMINANT FASHION
When you looked at the lap charts throughout opening day in the Sportsman, Randy Moretti appeared to be the clear favorite. When the opening 25-lap race of the season concluded, it was Moretti winning the NASCAR Local Racing Series Sportsman bout. It was the first career Sportsman win for Moretti in a Seekonk, local, weekly event. The Move of the Race: Josh Hedges passed Nick Brightman for the lead using the outside lane on lap 11. He led the following eight laps, battling wi
5 days ago1 min read


DAVE DARLING CONTINUES PRO STOCK DOMINANCE WITH OPENING DAY WIN
David Darling won his ninth Pro Stock title to finish out 2025, and came out swinging to open the new year, looking to capture an elusive 10th driving title this season. Darling won the opener of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Pro Stock season, taking the top spot from Mike Brightman and sailing away to victory lane. The Move of the Race: Former Pro Stock champion Kenny Spencer had to go to the rear early, but charged through the pack and finished in third, on the podium. It
5 days ago1 min read


Seekonk Speedway To Open 81st Season of Short-Track Racing With Jam Packed Weekend May 2nd & 3rd
SEEKONK, Mass. — After a long winter, one filled with some of the largest snow totals in the last decade, Seekonk Speedway is dried out and ready to open the 81st season of short-track racing at the Action Track of the East this weekend. Sunday, May 3, marks opening day for all four NASCAR Local Racing Series divisions, competing for the first checkered flags of the season. One day prior, the annual Classic Car Show in the front parking lot, joined by the final test and tune
Apr 283 min read


NASCAR Saturday Storylines To Watch As Seekonk’s 81st Season Begins
The 2026 NASCAR Saturday season at Seekonk Speedway is upon us, with four returning divisions set to compete in the NASCAR Local Racing Series.
Apr 65 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


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
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