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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.
4 days ago4 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
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


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


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


Historic Victory at Seekonk Speedway: Dave Darling's Nine-Time Championship
SEEKONK, Mass. — Dave Darling made history Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. The driver of the No. 52 jumped to the front of the Final...
Sep 28, 20252 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


DARLING DOMINATES FOR ANOTHER PRO STOCK WIN
SEEKONK, Mass. — In the race to conclude NASCAR Saturday, Dave Darling put a dominant performance together in the Pro Stocks. The driver...
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


ESTRELLA FINDS HIS GROOVE IN PLAYOFF OPENER IN PRO STOCKS
After a summer filled with ups and downs, defending Pro Stock champion Dylan Estrella seems to be ready to chase another crown. In the opener of the Sunoco Drive For The Cup for the Pro Stocks, Estrella started on the outside pole, jumped out front quickly, and drove away from the rest of his competition to take down the win in the playoff opener.
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


LASCUOLA WINS HIS SECOND PRO STOCK RACE OF THE YEAR
Nick Lascuola was on top for the second time at Seekonk Speedway in the Pro Stocks on Saturday night.
Aug 24, 20251 min read


FINAL WEEKEND OF THE REGULAR SEASON INCLUDES PIT PARTY, FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY
SEEKONK, Mass. — Just five weeks remain in the 2025 Fast Friday and NASCAR racing season at Seekonk Speedway, and this weekend, it’s the...
Aug 19, 20256 min read


BRIGHTMAN HOLDS OFF DARLING TO GET BACK TO PRO STOCK VICTORY LANE
SEEKONK, Mass. — Mike Brightman was back on top in the Pro Stocks on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway in a memorial race remembering...
Aug 17, 20251 min read


NLR SUMMER SHOWDOWN, RACE TO THE PLAYOFFS CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND AT SEEKONK SPEEDWAY WITH DAI RESTORE NIGHT AT THE RACES
Two more days of short-track racing are on tap this weekend at Seekonk Speedway. On Fast Friday, there are just two races remaining before the fields for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup playoffs are set, and the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars have a major event. Their rescheduled Nick Lascuola Racing Summer Showdown will take place this week - a $2,000 to win contest set for 30 laps.
Two more days of short-track racing are on tap this weekend at Seekonk Speedway. On Fast Frid
Aug 12, 20257 min read
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