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JENISON USES THE HIGH GROOVE TO GET BACK TO LATE MODEL VICTORY LANE
Former Late Model champion Mark Jenison used the outside lane for much of Saturday’s 30-lap main event, and it worked out in his favor. Jenison held off a strong drive by Manny Dias to score the Late Model win in the second week of NASCAR Local Racing Series action on NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150 night.
2 days ago1 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.
2 days ago2 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


NASCAR SATURDAY UNDER THE LIGHTS KICKS OFF WITH SPECTATOR DRAGS THIS SATURDAY
The fresh smell of race fuel and burning rubber at Seekonk Speedway will go under the lights for the first time in 2026 this Saturday night, May 9. All four NASCAR Local Racing Series divisions will be back on the track for race two of their championship season, while the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags also join the card for the first time this season.
May 84 min read


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
May 41 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 BOOSTS NASCAR WEEKLY RACING PURSE AND POINT FUND FOR 2026 SEASON
“Our dedicated competitors deserve this,” David Alburn, Competition Director at Seekonk Speedway, said. “We understand it takes hard work ,dedication and many resources to supply funds to race weekly, racing hard on the track from May into the end of September, and in the chase for the championship.
Jan 32 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


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


CHARLIE ROSE FINALLY ROCKETS TO SEEKONK CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY
Charlie Rose has been racing at Seekonk Speedway for a long, long time. Finally, in 2025, the veteran driver parked in Victory Lane on the final night of the race season, and captured the Late Model championship in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup in the process.
Oct 17, 20251 min read


ROSE ROCKETS TO FEATURE WIN, LATE MODEL TITLE
SEEKONK, Mass. — Charlie Rose had been waiting a long time for what happened Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. After a career filled...
Sep 28, 20251 min read


SEEKONK SPEEDWAY TO CROWN CHAMPIONS ON D. ANTHONY VENDITTI CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
Seekonk Speedway returns to Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday racing action for the final time in 2025 this weekend. Track champions will be crowned in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup on both nights, all part of D. Anthony Venditti Championship weekend at the Action Track of the East.
Sep 23, 202510 min read


ROSE FINDS HIS WAY INTO CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE WITH LATE MODEL WIN
SEEKONK, Mass. — After a tough first week in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup, Charlie Rose had to come to Seekonk Speedway with everything...
Sep 21, 20251 min read


FINAL FOUR TO BE SET ON FAST FRIDAY, NASCAR SATURDAY THIS WEEKEND AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Sunoco Drive For The Cup revs up in a big way this weekend at Seekonk Speedway, as the Final Four championship...
Sep 16, 20257 min read


BURNS HOLDS OFF BELCHER TO WIN LATE MODEL FEATURE
It was a battle between a playoff contender and a non-playoff contender, for the win in Saturday’s Late Model event at Seekonk Speedway.
Sep 14, 20251 min read


WALL OF FAME + FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT, SUNOCO DRIVE FOR THE CUP CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
Seekonk Speedway has a packed weekend of excitement planned September 12-13, with drivers continuing their battle for the championship on both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday. On top of that, Saturday night is First Responders Night, with free admission for First Responders courtesy of IBEW Local 99, along with the annual Wall of Fame induction.
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Seekonk Speedway Rookie of the Year Battles – Presented by Columbus Energies
The 2025 season is heating up, and with just four weeks left in the chase for Rookie of the Year, the next generation of stars are putting it all on the line here at Seekonk Speedway! Thanks to our friends at Columbus Energies, we’re proud to spotlight the new faces who are making waves across every division. The question is… who will hang on and finish the year as Seekonk’s top rookie? Let’s take a look at the current leaders:
Sep 4, 20252 min read


SUNOCO DRIVE FOR THE CUP OPENS THIS WEEKEND AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
Seekonk Speedway is set to crown champions 2025 track champions in the month of September.
The Sunoco Drive For The Cup kicks-off this weekend on both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday, with six drivers in each division racing for the championship. On top of those six title contenders, the rest of the field will be looking to capture the trophy and improve their points position heading for the stretch run.
Aug 28, 20254 min read


GOMES BREAKS THROUGH FOR FIRST LATE MODEL WIN IN FLEET MAINTENANCE DASH FOR CASH
It was a long time coming, but Andrew Gomes finally made his way to the winner’s circle in a Late Model on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway.
Aug 24, 20251 min read
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