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.

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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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. 

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

                                                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

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.