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


HIRSCHMAN BACK ON TOP IN NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR FIRECRACKER 150
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was back in town on Wednesday night for their second and final stop of the season at the Action Track of the East. Presented by the Bethesda Leadership Group, the Tour competed in the Firecracker 150 - and it was a familiar name on top after the checkered flag went in the air. Matt Hirschman captured his fourth win in the last five Tour races at Seekonk, passing Stephen Kopcik on a restart inside the last 60 laps and driving away to capture ano
3 days ago1 min read


POLE HOLDS OFF DARLING FOR GRANITE STATE PRO STOCK SERIES WIN
It was clear right from the top of the green in Wednesday’s Granite State Pro Stock Series race at Seekonk Speedway that Joey Pole was going to be the one to beat. Pole started at the front, and quickly jumped out to an impressive lead. As the field clicked off laps in the middle of the race, Pole drove away from the competition, while nine-time track champion David Darling tried to get around Jacob Burns for second.
3 days ago1 min read


NEWCOMB HOLDS OFF PARSONS TO CAPTURE $2,000 NICK LASCUOLA RACING SUMMER SHOWDOWN
Alongside the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Granite State Pro Stock Series, the Seekonk Speedway Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars raced for the big cash on Wednesday night.
3 days ago1 min read


GSPSS’ MDP Triple Crown Kicks Off Wednesday At Seekonk Speedway
Wednesday’s feature event fittingly launches the MDP Motorsports Promotions Triple Crown at the renowned “Cement Palace” on Massachusetts’ South Coast, only minutes from the Rhode Island state line.
5 days ago3 min read


MID WEEK MADNESS BRINGS NASCAR MODS, GRANITE STATE PRO STOCKS, BIG MONEY LEGENDS CARS BATTLE TO SEEKONK SPEEDWAY JULY 1
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Action Track of the East is set to roar to life with the only mid-week event of the 2026 season - Mid Week Madness - on Wednesday, July 1. The stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour headline the night with the running of the Firecracker 150 presented by Bethesda Leadership Group, alongside the Granite State Pro Stock Series 100-lap contest. The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, one of Seekonk Speedway’s Fast Friday divisions, will also hit the track for a c
Jun 283 min read


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 th
Jun 176 min read


AMERICAN-CANADIAN TOUR COMING TO TOWN TO JOIN NASCAR DIVISIONS, FAST FRIDAY IN BUSY WEEKEND
The first of two visits for the stars of the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) at Seekonk Speedway will take place this Saturday, June 6. The ACT Tour will join the first round of the Everett’s Triple Crown Series for the NASCAR Local Racing Series Pro Stocks and Sport Trucks, along with the return of the Sportsman division, for a four-division card sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats this Saturday evening.
Jun 15 min read


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
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