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Columbus Energies Back as Rookie of the Year Sponsor at Seekonk Speedway

3/6/2023

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Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce that Columbus Energies, located right down the street from the track in Swansea, Mass., is returning to the third-mile as the official sponsor of the Rookie of the Year awards for all of Seekonk’s divisions in 2023.

Columbus will help crown seven of Seekonk’s divisions with Rookie of the Year awards this season, spread across both Fast Friday and NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series Saturday night. The only two Seekonk divisions that don’t have a Rookie of the Year are the Bandolero divisions.


The Rookie of the Year award will be given to the top driver who is eligible and highest in the division points at the end of the season. Awards will be given out in the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman, Sport Trucks, Pure Stocks, Legends Cars and Sport 4’s. Founded in 1960 by Tony Macedonio, Columbus Energies began with humble beginnings as a two-pump gas station and a single heating oil delivery truck. But Tony had a vision for the future — and soon, Columbus Energies would become a much larger business that would serve the needs of customers throughout the Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island region. Columbus Energies, located just up the street from the track, features services in propane, oil and HVAC. You can check them out today at Columbusenergies.com. 


“Columbus Energies has been a longtime supporter of Seekonk Speedway,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development, said. “Their support of the Speedway is important to us. Located just down the street, many of our competitors stop there on the way to the track to grab race fuel. These special awards like the Rookie of the Year are provided every year and our new drivers in each division use this as a goal.”


You can also give Columbus Energies a call at 508-674-1492 for immediate service.


“We always enjoy working with Seekonk Speedway and short-track racing right here in Massachusetts,” Jay Macedonio of Columbus Energies, said. “We know the prizes for the Rookie of the Year are a great incentive for new drivers to chase during the season. Over the years, we’ve seen many drivers who won the Rookie of the Year go on to win many races and championships. We look forward to the start of the season in May and another year partnering with Seekonk Speedway.”


Seekonk Speedway wishes to thank Columbus Energies and all of the track sponsors for the new year.


For more information on Seekonk Speedway’s 2023 season, including the full schedule of events leading into another season of side-by-side racing, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com. Tickets for all events are now available by visiting the website, where fans can skip the lines on race day with their tickets in advance. Fans may also visit the track on social media for the latest updates.
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Blue Collar Customs To Sponsor Seekonk Speedway Figure 8 Races in 2023

2/7/2023

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SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce today that Blue Collar Customs, based in Abington, Massachusetts, is joining the Speedway sponsorship program for the new season. Blue Collar Customs will sponsor the Figure 8 Races during the season, where drivers race across the third-mile – and the infield – in one of the more thrilling events for fans to enjoy. They will also become the presenting sponsor of First Responders Night on Saturday, September 9 – a special night at the track each year, as fans recognize local First Responders and remember the 9/11 events from 2001. First Responders night is a NASCAR Saturday special that will serve as round one of the Sunoco Drive For The Cup Playoffs in 2023.

As part of another year of Seekonk competition, the Figure 8 Races will take place at all of the major Thrill Show events – Memorial Day (May 27), MEGA Disposal Independence Day Thrill Show (July 8), Mid Summer Thrill Show (August 5), Labor Day (September 2) and the Pumpkin Smash Thrill Show (October 14).

Blue Collar Customs is the most passionate vehicle upfitter in the South Shore of Massachusetts, serving a variety of industries and needs. From bolt-on truck accessories to a set of backup lights or a full emergency vehicle upfit, they strive to be your partner before, during and after the sale! They offer their services to first responders, municipal & commercial fleets, as well as private businesses. For more information, visit them online at BlueCollarCustomsMA.com or give them a call at 781-421-6381.

"The Blue Collar Customs team could not be more excited about joining the Seekonk Speedway Sponsor List for the 2023 season,” Kyle Fonseca, Principal of Blue Collar Customs, said. “As an active participant in the Thrill Show events for the last 5+ years, sponsoring the Figure 8 races seemed like a no-brainer. It allows us to further our partnership with the Speedway while giving all the competitors that we've met over the years a little something extra to look forward to. We were honored when given the opportunity to be a presenting sponsor for First Responder night to honor those customers of ours that dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Bring on the 2023 season!" 


Tickets for all 2023 Seekonk Speedway events are now available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com.  For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest updates and news.



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​EAST COAST TOWING JOINS SEEKONK SPEEDWAY FAMILY FOR 2023 SEASON

1/24/2023

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Becomes New Tow Company of Third-Mile; Sponsoring East Coast Towing Spectator Drags, Presenting Mid Summer Thrill Show & Much More


SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce today the addition of East Coast Towing to the track family for the 2023 season. East Coast Towing will become the official tow company of Seekonk Speedway and also will sponsor multiple special events and marquee nights during the new year.


East Coast Towing, based in Taunton, Massachusetts, offers fast and friendly 24 hour emergency towing and roadside assistance. They tow all vehicles – from small cars to heavy tractor trailers and more. At East Coast Towing, they offer quality towing equipment and staff that are highly experienced professionals in their field. Their goal is to provide the best and safest service in the area. Their drivers are trained, certified, and ready to help you in any situation!


For assistance on the road, give them a call today at 774-565-8459 or visit them online at eastcoasttowma.com.


“Joining the Seekonk Speedway family is exciting for all of us at East Coast Towing,” Rob Martin, President of East Coast Towing said. “Short-track racing in this area at Seekonk continues to grow every year and we are excited to jump right into the middle of it. The Speedway community seems to be a true family of racers, teams, staff and fans all together and we can’t wait to feel it for ourselves. Sponsoring some of the major events including the Thrill Show and Great American Trailer Race, and the intriguing idea of the East Coast Towing Spectator Drags, was something we couldn’t pass up. You don’t find someone able to drive their street car on the race track very often. Adding the First Responders Night and recognizing those who help us get through everyday life… all of this is a great opportunity and we can’t wait to get started at Seekonk Speedway in 2023.”


The tow company will become the official towing provider of the Action Track of the East – supplying trucks and assistance for all race events. On top of that, East Coast Towing becomes the official sponsor of the Spectator Drag Series, which will race 10 times in 2023 – combined between Thrill Shows and NASCAR Saturday events. 




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East Coast Towing will also proudly present the Mid Summer Thrill Show and the East Coast Towing Great American Trailer Race on August 5, and will serve as the presenting sponsor of First Responders Night at Seekonk Speedway on September 9, which also serves as the first round of the Sunoco Drive For The Cup. Fans will also be able to see a company billboard at the track for 2023.


“We are really excited to welcome Rob and his team from East Coast Towing to the track family for 2023,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development at Seekonk Speedway, said. “They are coming into the Speedway in a big way, sponsoring some of our biggest events and most marquee nights. We look forward to having them connect with our competitors and showcase their business to our dedicated fans during the 2023 racing season.”


Seekonk Speedway’s 2023 race season begins on Sunday, May 7 with opening day for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series divisions – the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks. Tickets for all events for the new season are available now at SeekonkSpeedway.com.


For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.

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Seekonk Speedway Announces Updated Triple Crown Policies For 2023

1/23/2023

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SEEKONK, Mass. -- Seekonk Speedway announced today updated policies for the return of the Everett's Auto Parts Triple Crown for the 2023 season for both Fast Friday and NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Saturday.


The Triple Crown Series is a three-race series for all nine of Seekonk's divisions. The series includes extra-distance races for all divisions except the Bandoleros, and a separate champion is crowned in this series. Again for 2023, the Triple Crown Series champion will be determined in a Chase style format, where the winner of round one, winner of round two, and two drivers with the two highest point totals from the first two rounds will meet in the Final Four. On Everett's weekend at Seekonk Speedway, August 18-19, all nine Triple Crown champions will be crowned. Entering that weekend for each division, the driver who finishes the best of the four in the Final Four will be crowned the Triple Crown champion. 


However, new for 2023, a new policy has been put in place. In order to be eligible to make the Final Four of the Triple Crown Series, a driver must have raced in at least three events outside of the Triple Crown races before the Final Four event. This means that in order to be eligible to participate and win the Triple Crown, a driver must compete in a total of six events including the Final Four race (all three inside the Triple Crown and at least three outside of the Triple Crown, prior to the finale weekend).


"The Triple Crown is intended to be a bit of extra incentive for the drivers who support Seekonk Speedway all season, we always welcome cars from other Short tracks at our race nights but these bonus races are meant to benefit our weekly competitors“ David Alburn, Competition Direction at Seekonk Speedway, said. "We appreciate the continued support of our competitors and the entire team at Everett's Auto Parts and look forward to another exciting Triple Crown in 2023."


2023 Triple Crown Dates
Pro Stocks -- June 17, July 22, August 19
Late Models -- June 10, July 15, August 19
Sportsman -- June 3, July 1, August 19
Sport Trucks -- May 20, June 24, August 19
Pure Stocks -- June 16, July 21, August 18
Legends Cars -- June 23, July 28, August 18
Sport 4's -- June 9, July 14, August 18
Bandolero Divisions -- June 2, July 7, August 19

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SEEKONK SPEEDWAY WELCOMES MONRO AUTO & THE TIRE WAREHOUSE TO SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2023

1/23/2023

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SEEKONK SPEEDWAY WELCOMES MONRO AUTO & THE TIRE WAREHOUSE TO SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2023

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway is pleased to announce that two businesses have signed with the third-mile oval for the 2023 season. 

Monro Auto Service & Tire Center, offering auto repair, auto maintenance and tires and oil changes, and Tire Warehouse, offering new tires for your car and tire repairs, are both joining the Speedway sponsorship program for the new year.

They are joining the Seekonk Speedway family for the 2023 season and fans will be able to see their billboard on the backstretch while cars flash around the track. For more information on their business, fans can visit monro.com or tirewarehouse.net. On each website, there is a tab in the top right for you to type in your zip code and find your closest location.

“We’re very excited to join the Seekonk Speedway community for 2023,” Ben Montano, Senior Director of Marketing and Merchandising for Monro, Inc., said. “We always enjoy the high speeds of local racing at Seekonk and the track is a major part of the local area and business. We encourage everyone out there to give us a try with service for your vehicle today and we’re excited to see some race fans come into the store.”

For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest updates.




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2023 Registrations

1/23/2023

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Registration is Open for the 2023 Race Season for returning teams.


New Number Registrations for 2023 will be accepted starting Febuary 1st


https://www.seekonkspeedway.com/rules-and-registrations.html
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Seekonk Speedway Announces Updated Sunoco Drive For The Cup Format For 2023

1/20/2023

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Playoffs Extended To Four Weeks; Champions To Be Crowned September 29-30

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway announced today an updated format for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup at the third-mile oval for the 2023 season. After a successful first season, the Cup championship format will return with a few tweaks to further enhance the system. All nine Seekonk divisions will use the format and the champions will be crowned September 29-30 on Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday.

Prior to the playoffs, seeding will be determined at the end of August when the regular season ends on August 26-27.

Beginning for the new year, the playoffs will move to a four-week format, all throughout the month of September. The first two rounds will move to a points format in the Elite Eight on September 8-9 and 15-16. The first two weeks of the playoffs will include a points format to determine who will move to the round of six. The number of cars in the playoffs in each division will remain the same with eight in all divisions other than the Bandoleros, who will have six. The Elite Eight will include playoff drivers racing for playoff points inside those two events. The highest six amounts of playoff points after those two weeks will advance (five in Bandolero divisions). 

Heat race points will be given at 5-4-3-2-1 values for those who finish inside the top-five and feature points will be given to playoff finishers 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3 (three is lowest finisher in the race) in the order in which they finish. If a race is rained out, only points that are counted for features and heats will count, as there is no rain date in this round. In the event of a tie, Seekonk Speedway will fall back on the points at the end of the regular season with the highest finishing of the drivers advancing to the next round.

For all events in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup, Seekonk Speedway’s General Rules and Technical Inspection rules are in effect. For all playoff rounds, the qualifying and feature lineups will follow the same format as they did in 2022. The first in the lineup will be those who qualified through heat races but are not playoff cars. The qualified playoff cars will line up next based on a blind draw. The highest of the points drivers going into the race will draw first for the starting spot, followed by second, etc. Nothing from previous rounds/races in the playoffs matters when it comes to lineups. Similar to last year, the lap distances for the first round of the playoffs will be as follows:

Pro Stocks: 40 laps
Late Models: 30 laps
Sportsman: 25 laps
Sport Trucks: 25 laps 
Legends Cars: 25 laps
Pure Stocks: 25 laps
Sport 4: 25 laps
Bandolero divisions: 15 laps


The second round of the playoffs, September 22-23, will be the Super Six. In this weekend of racing, all divisions expect Bandoleros (five) will have six cars. The highest finishing four in each division in this feature race will advance to the Championship 4. Points in previous rounds or the regular season will not determine who advances. At the end of this round, Seekonk Speedway will have nine divisions with four drivers in each to race for the title.
Lap distances in round two are as follows.

PRO STOCKS: 45 laps

LATE MODELS: 35 laps 

SPORTSMAN: 30 laps

SPORT TRUCKS: 30 laps 

LEGENDS CARS: 25 laps

PURE STOCKS: 25 laps

SPORT 4: 25 laps

BANDOLERO DIVISIONS: 15 laps
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D. Anthony Venditti Championship Weekend will take place on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. The highest finishing of the championship drivers will be crowned the track champion for their respective division, just like 2022.
The lap distances for the finale will be as follows:
PRO STOCKS: 50 laps
LATE MODELS: 40 laps SPORTSMAN: 35 laps
SPORT TRUCKS: 35 laps LEGENDS CARS: 30 laps
PURE STOCKS: 30 laps
SPORT 4: 30 laps
BANDOLERO DIVISIONS: 15 laps

NASCAR and track points will run from opening day right through to the end of the season. This means a driver could still run for NASCAR National, Regional and State points and their weekly point totals will still be accumulated with no changes.

In the event the final race cannot be completed due to unforeseen circumstances on scheduled date and rain dates, the champion will be decided by highest points total of remaining championship cars. Seekonk Speedway will honor the winner of the Drive For The Cup as the 2023 track champion in their respective division. Seekonk Speedway will continue a points grid, recognizing drivers from both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday all year. The points grid will start opening day and end on September 29-30, just like the playoffs will.

The playoff system will not impact Seekonk NASCAR state points or the INEX National points. Those are separate from the playoff system and will be determined using the regular points format throughout the season.

Points through the entire regular season and playoffs will be honored in the same manner as 50-48- 46-44-42 & through the field. At the end of the final race of the playoffs, there will be a final points grid that includes the point totals from the entire season. The winner of the Drive For The Cup will be the Seekonk Speedway Track Champion and be awarded first place, while positions second on back will be determined based off overall season totals. For example, if car 17 finishes second in the last race of the season and they were in the playoffs, car 25 may end up second in points, because they earned the most points during the season of the others in the division who were not champion.

For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest updates.

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NASCAR Membership and License Renewal

1/19/2023

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                                                NASCAR Membership and License Renewal


NASCAR Member Services is moving license applications to a digital format in 2023 and the anticipated launch date for this new system is January 19, 2023.  While we will still provide paper applications with to your track to be utilized as needed, there is a higher price point for paper applications submitted, so we recommend taking advantage of the new digital licensing portal.


The new digital licensing system can be accessed by visiting NASCAR Digital Licensing. We will also have the link available on the NASCAR Members website as well as both a video and paper instructions.


The exciting news is that now all  members, new , renewing and minors, can purchase their license through the new portal for all license types, including Per Event and 15-day temporary licenses.


2023 At-Track License Prices:
Feature Driver/Owner - $225
Charger Driver/Owner - $125
Crew - $125


Online Renewal with the $25.00 Discount:
Feature Driver/Owner - $200
Charger Driver/Owner - $100
Crew - $100


If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the NASCAR Member Services Department at 386-310-6300.


Thank you for your continued participation in NASCAR.
Sincerely,
NASCAR Member Services Team


NEW
  • License Renewals for Minors: Minors (age 19 or younger) are now able to purchase online
  • New for Digital Licensing: Required is Copy of Driver license and Photo Upload

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SEEKONK SPEEDWAY WELCOMES BACK SANTORO, OCEAN STATE OIL FOR 2023 SEASON

1/18/2023

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 Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce the return of Santoro Oil and Ocean State Oil for the 2023 racing season at the Action Track of the East. 

Santoro Oil offers various opportunities for you for your home – including new equipment installation, fuel delivery, service and maintenance and more. Established in 1973, Ocean State Oil is now part of the Santoro family of companies that include businesses in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Virginia and North Carolina. Ocean State is the most reliable, efficient and dynamic source for quality lubricants in Southern New England. They are committed to excellence for the customer - and have some of the top employees in the region on their side to make sure you get what you need.

The businesses are returning to the track in a big way – with Santoro Oil continuing their billboard on the backstretch, and Ocean State Oil returning as the sponsor of Championship Night for NASCAR Saturday divisions. Ocean State Oil will also continue to have their Victory Lane banner on the midway.

“We’re excited to continue to support the Seekonk Speedway and all of their teams and local race fans for the 2023 season,” Anthony Santoro Jr. said. “The Speedway is a great place for local, affordable family fun and we enjoy watching drivers race for trophies and the ultimate goal of the championship each year. We would love to add many of the Speedway family to our customer list and welcome them to reach out to learn more about Santoro Oil, Ocean State Oil and everything we have to offer.”

You can learn more about Santoro Oil at SantoroOil.com and learn more about Ocean State Oil at oceanstateoil.com.

For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest updates.

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​Swindell to Return to NEMA for Bertrand at Seekonk for 2023 Boston Louie Memorial

1/17/2023

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Hot on the heels of a Chili Bowl Nationals A main feature event win as a co-owner, Tim Bertrand/Bertrand Motorsports has announced that one of the most recognized names in American motorsports, Sammy Swindell, will return to the Northeastern Midget Association on Saturday, July 15th at Seekonk’s Boston Louie Seymour Memorial. Swindell is a three-time World of Outlaws Champion & Five-time Chili Bowl champion.


Seekonk Speedway has a long history of racing in Eastern Massachusetts since it opened in 1946, but the racing division with the most history there is Midget racing; the class Seekonk was designed primarily to host in its early years. In 1996, the Seymour racing family created what has now become a staple for Midget racing not just in the Northeast, but all across the land; named for the family’s patriarch “Boston” Louie Seymour.


Swindell, who will pilot the Drinan/Lindblad/Esslinger powered #47 entry, will join a five car Bertrand Motorsports NEMA operation for the race including teammates Randy Cabral, Avery Stoehr, Todd Bertrand and special guest & 2022 USAC Silver Crown and 500 Sprint Car champion, Kody Swanson at Seekonk.


“I’m incredibly excited to be able to put together another deal with Sammy for 2023,’ said team owner, Tim Bertrand. We’ve had a great time racing together over the last 8 years, and he also just invited my brother, Todd, to drive for him at the Chili Bowl, so we couldn’t wait to get him back out here again,” said Bertrand


Swindell quickly found success in NEMA, finishing 4th in his first outing in 2016, then backing that up with multiple top 5 finishes, leading up to his first NEMA feature victory in October of 2019 at the LEE USA Speedway, keeping a 49 year winning streak alive.

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“The guys always do a great job with the car when I come out. It’s nice to be able to just come in and drive something that’s well prepared and just goes. This 47 car is one of my favorite cars I’ve driven for Tim, and I’m looking forward to contending for a win at the Boston Louie,” said Swindell.
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