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PETTEY RETURNS, ROLLS BACK TO SPORTSMAN VICTORY LANE
After skipping week one, and only planning a part-time slate in 2026 in the Sportsman division, two-time champion Adam Pettey left little doubt he was still the one to beat when decides to race on Saturday night. Pettey charged through the field to win the first round of the Everett’s Sportsman Triple Crown on NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150 night.
2 days ago1 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


RANDY MORETTI ROLLS TO SPORTSMAN WIN IN DOMINANT FASHION
When you looked at the lap charts throughout opening day in the Sportsman, Randy Moretti appeared to be the clear favorite. When the opening 25-lap race of the season concluded, it was Moretti winning the NASCAR Local Racing Series Sportsman bout. It was the first career Sportsman win for Moretti in a Seekonk, local, weekly event. The Move of the Race: Josh Hedges passed Nick Brightman for the lead using the outside lane on lap 11. He led the following eight laps, battling wi
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


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


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


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


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


PETTEY FIGHTS THROUGH TO OPEN TITLE DEFENSE IN SPORTSMAN VICTORY LANE
Adam Pettey found himself back on top Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. In his quest to defend his Sportsman title in 2025, Pettey opened the NASCAR Saturday Sunoco Drive For The Cup with a victory in the 25-lap main event.
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


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


PETTEY HOLDS OFF LAMBERT FOR SPORTSMAN WIN
Adam Pettey had his hands full in the final laps on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway, but he was able to accomplish the goal of capturing another trophy after 25 laps in the Sportsman.
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


LAMBERT BROTHERS GO 1-2 WITH COLBY BACK IN SPORTSMAN VICTORY LANE
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Lambert Brothers Racing team was seemingly the show Saturday night in the Sportsman division at Seekonk Speedway. ...
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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