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Stories and Results from touring series and special events at Seekonk Speedway.


MCKENNEDY REIGNS SUPREME IN J&R PRECAST NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR 150
The first of two NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour stops at Seekonk Speedway for 2026 proved to be a quick, competitive race for the top Modified stars in the J&R Precast 150.
May 172 min read


J&R PRECAST 150 BRINGS NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR BACK TO SEEKONK SPEEDWAY MAY 16
The stars and cars of NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour will return to Seekonk Speedway for the first of two visits in 2026 on Saturday, May 16. The annual J&R Precast 150 moves up a few weeks, marked as the fourth race of the season for the Whelen Modified Tour. The event at Oxford Plains Speedway, originally set to be race four, was postponed to June 6.
May 93 min read


Video stuff....
Entering the 2026 season, we have become aware that there could have been some confusion for some regarding our updated video policy. We would like to clarify the policy going into opening weekend. Just a few points to clear up…. What you can do (and we would love to see) - Post clips on social media about your favorite drivers and teams - Share content from our events - Take video of friends and family racing on the track - Take selfies of you looking fabulous at the track -
Apr 301 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


RACE NIGHTS JUST GOT A LITTLE BIT SWEETER
Race Nights just got a little bit sweeter.
Apr 271 min read


Bethesda Leadership Group Supporting NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Mid-Week July Stop at Seekonk Speedway
New for 2026, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will visit Seekonk Speedway twice in the same year, for the first time in the history of the Action Track of the East.
Apr 184 min read


Raising Cane's Backing Fan Appreciation Night at Seekonk Speedway on August 22
Raising Cane’swill be the major backer behind Fan Appreciation Night, which includes the annual Pit Party, on Saturday, August 22. This event will also serve as the final round of the regular season ahead of the Sunoco Drive For The Cup for the NASCAR Saturday Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks. It will help set the Final Four drivers heading to the final four weeks to battle for the championship.
Apr 82 min read


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.
Mar 262 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
Mar 221 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 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


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


NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR TO VISIT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY FOR TWO EVENTS IN 2026
The stars and cars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will visit Seekonk Speedway twice for the 2026 season. Announced today, the Whelen Modified Tour will compete at the third-mile on Saturday, May 30 for the J&R Precast 150 and Wednesday, July 1 for the Firecracker 150 during Mid Week Madness.
Oct 23, 20251 min read


It all Comes Down to This; The Milton CAT Haunted Hundred to Seal the $20,000 Championship Chase for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour
An incredible season comes to an end this Saturday afternoon for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour. After seven months of traveling across New England and Quebec, the international touring series will wrap up the 2025 season with the Milton CAT Haunted Hundred in Massachusetts at the Seekonk Speedway with four drivers mathematically able to nab the championship this Saturday!
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Monaco Ford Launches the “Back 2 Back Street Stock Challenge” for Drivers Competing at Waterford and Seekonk
Monaco Ford, in partnership with the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, the OG 25 Street Stock Race, USNEPower, and the Monaco Modified Series, has announced an exciting bonus rewarding Street Stock racers who compete at both Waterford on October 18th and in the Street Stock race as part of the USNEPower Haunted Hundred XL race day.
Oct 16, 20251 min read


MONACO MODIFIED TRI TRACK SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP UP FOR GRABS AT SEEKONK
The closing event on the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series will decide the 2025 champion at Seekonk Speedway with the running of the USNEPower Haunted Hundred XL on Saturday, October 25th.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


🎥 2025 Season’s End Shoutout! 🎙️
As we wrap up another incredible year at Seekonk Speedway, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Media Crew Race Day staff who made every lap, every post, and every moment shine! 👏 Giuliana & Cali – absolutely killing it with live race-day coverage, keeping fans connected and hyped every weekend. 🎤 Kevin, Myles & Brady – bringing the excitement to life from the announcer’s booth with energy and passion that set the tone all season long. 📸 Jillian - capturing a
Oct 14, 20251 min read
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