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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
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


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


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 LIVE STREAMING FOR 2026 NASCAR SATURDAY EVENTS
Seekonk Speedway, in a partnership with North East Short Track Network, (NESTN) announced today NASCAR Saturday events will stream live in 2026.
Jan 172 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


🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Action Track of the East! ✨🎄
As we close the books on an unforgettable 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our entire Seekonk Speedway family — our fans, racers, crews, sponsors, staff, and community partners. You’re the heartbeat of this place, and we’re grateful for every lap, every cheer, and every memory made this season.
Dec 18, 20251 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


EVERETT’S AUTO PARTS LOOKING FORWARD TO 2026 AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
Everett’s Auto Parts, based in Brockton, MA, is returning to Seekonk Speedway in a big way again for the 2026 season as they celebrate their 75th anniversary.
Nov 6, 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


DARLING ROCKETS TO NINTH PRO STOCK TTLE, MAKING HISTORY
For the first time in the now 80-year history of Seekonk Speedway, the Action Track of the East has a nine-time drivers champion. David Darling added to his legacy even further in 2025, advancing into the Pro Stock Final Four in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup, and coming out on top on the final night of the season to rocket back to the head table.
Oct 17, 20251 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


ADAM PETTEY GOES BACK TO BACK IN THE SPORTSMAN WITH ANOTHER TITLE
Adam Pettey may not have had the car to beat for the entire season, but with multiple wins and consistency, Pettey made his way into the Sunoco Drive For The Cup in 2025 looking to win two straight Sportsman titles. In the final race of the year, Pettey took his No. 57 to the front of the field quickly, and held off all challengers to become a two-time Sportsman champion.
Oct 17, 20251 min read


VANADA ETCHES HIS NAME IN SEEKONK HISTORY AS SPORT TRUCK CHAMPION
The road to becoming a Seekonk Speedway champion for Jake Vanada started many years ago. After over a decade of trying, racing in multiple different divisions, Vanada was finally on top at Seekonk Speedway in 2025.
Oct 15, 20251 min read


PETTEY ROCKETS TO FEATURE WIN, SECOND STRAIGHT SPORTSMAN TITLE
SEEKONK, Mass. — When all the marbles were on the line, there was a familiar face on top in the Sportsman on Saturday night at Seekonk...
Sep 28, 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


LENNY GUY GETS BACK TO VICTORY LANE, JAKE VANADA CLAIMS FIRST SPORT TRUCK TITLE
It had been a long time since Lenny Guy had been to Victory Lane at Seekonk Speedway. Saturday night, in the season-finale for the Sport Trucks, it was Guy who came out on top. Driving the No. 77, Guy took the top spot and never looked back en route to Victory Lane.
Sep 28, 20251 min read


🏁 What’s Left in the 2025 Season at Seekonk Speedway? 🏁
The championship battles are coming to a close, and the Thrill Shows are just heating up! Don’t miss the last chances to experience the action:
Sep 24, 20251 min read


ONE MORE RACE: RICK MARTIN LOOKS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT SPORT TRUCK TITLE IN HIS FINAL RIDE
When Radical Rick Martin first started racing, 51 years ago, he never would have thought he’d win many races, nevermind championships.
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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