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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
7 days ago1 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


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


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


🏆🔧 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


SEEKONK SPEEDWAY INTRODUCES ADJUSTED SUNOCO DRIVE FOR THE CUP FORMAT FOR 2026
Seekonk Speedway officials announced today a revised format for the 2026 Sunoco Drive For The Cup championship playoffs. The new format continues to emphasize that every single lap, from race one until the checkered flag, matters more than ever. The 2026 playoff format will include “The Final Four” in each one of Seekonk Speedway’s divisions, who will compete for the championship over the final four weeks of Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday.
Feb 233 min read


Columbus Energies Returns as Sponsor of Seekonk Speedway’s Rookie of the Year Program
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a rookie season — the nerves, the learning curve, and that first taste of victory under the lights. For the 2026 season, that journey just got even better at Seekonk Speedway, as Columbus Energies proudly returns as the official sponsor of the Speedway’s Rookie of the Year Program.
Feb 222 min read


NASCAR introduces the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts
NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.
Feb 162 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


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


🏁 Jarred Smith Crowned 2025 East Coast Towing Spectator Drags Champion at Seekonk Speedway!
🏁 Jarred Smith Crowned 2025 East Coast Towing Spectator Drags Champion at Seekonk Speedway!
Oct 12, 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


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


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


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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