After a long season of racing across both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday, Seekonk Speedway will crown 2024 champions this weekend at the Action Track of the East. D.A.V. Championship weekend will take place September 27-28, with nine drivers set to be enshrined as track champions. Each of the nine divisions has a “Final Four” in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup. The driver who finishes the highest in the feature event this week compared to the other three wins the championship. The Final Four contenders include a mix of former track champions, veterans and some rising drivers looking to etch their name into track history. Fast Friday championship night begins at 7 p.m., while NASCAR Saturday championship night begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online for both nights in advance by visiting SeekonkSpeedway.com. Pro Stock Final Four: Dylan Estrella, Bobby Pelland III, Vinnie Arrenegado, Mike Brightman With 11 playoff points after the first two weeks, Dylan Estrella leads the Pro Stock Final Four. The Everett’s Auto Parts Racing driver of the No. 46 stormed to the front of the pack often throughout the season, visiting Victory Lane multiple times and always being a threat for the podium. Bobby Pelland III is another former Late Model champion looking to add a Pro Stock title to his resume. Pelland has multiple victories this season and always finds himself around the podium at the end of the night. After making the Final Four last year and coming up just short, Pelland looks to rebound and seal the deal this year. Vinnie Arrenegado is one driver who has put together a season filled with second-place finishes. To be exact, Arrenegado finished second SEVEN times. He will lock up the Rookie of the Year award in the Pro Stocks, but the former Late Model champion wants Pro Stock title gold. And no one can count out Mike Brightman either. Another Final Four run for him will come down to the wire, with Brightman also looking to add to a previous Late Model Seekonk title. Brightman ended the regular season with his first victory of the season and seems ready to chase the crown. The Pro Stock championship event is 50 laps. Late Model Final Four: Charlie Rose, Jacob “Rowdy” Burns, Chase Belcher, Luke Lebrun Burns, the defending Fast Friday Legends Cars champion, also made that Final Four again this year. He will have a chance to win two track titles, on two different nights, on championship weekend. His Late Model season specifically includes five feature wins. The most veteran driver of the bunch, Charlie Rose enters the Final Four. Rose has also been among the fastest cars all year, winning multiple times. There have been a few “classic” battles between Rose and Burns, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if the two of them are slugging it out for the crown. Chase Belcher, who is no stranger to the Final Four, has put together a quiet playoff run. He hasn’t had the speed he’s been looking for all year, but would love nothing more than to put a great race together and come away with the championship crown. And Luke Lebrun, another driver who has been through a season filled with ups and downs, also is in the Final Four. With victories to his credit this season, Lebrun will look to use some of his experience to be there when it matters in the final laps of the championship event. The Late Model championship event is 40 laps. Helger’s Sportsman Final Four: Colby Lambert, Adam Pettey, Doug Benoit, Scott Serydynski Jr. The Helger’s Sportsman Final Four is wide open, but they will have to go through the dominant car all year if they want to win the championship. Colby Lambert put together one of the most consistent seasons in the history of the Sportsman, dominating along with the way with consistency and also earning the most playoff points of anyone at Seekonk Speedway. Pettey, who had a dominant year in 2023 but came away just short of the title, looks to get what he feels like is his this season. He’s shown he can win and win often, and it may take a win to seal up the title. He’s joined by Benoit, a former Fast Friday Pure Stock champion, just like Lambert. Both of these drivers have moved up to the Sportsman and now have a shot at the title. Benoit had a rough summer with mechanical gremlins, but seems to have figured them out just at the right time to make a run. And, how about Serydynski, joining the party? Another driver who’s had a season filled with ups and downs, Serydynski has made it to this point with a shot to hoist the championship trophy. The Helger’s Sportsman championship event is 35 laps. Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Truck Final Four: Rick Martin, Jake Vanada, Mike Duarte, Tim Bolger Jr. Martin certainly leads the list of favorites. He’s won the last two Sport Truck titles and looks to add a third straight in 2024, in his 50th season of racing. Martin is the most veteran of this group and most veteran of all drivers at Seekonk Speedway. He’s been around, and won the title in his format the last two years. Duarte won the bonus points for the regular season, leading the charge at the end of the August. He hasn’t had a fantastic start to the playoffs, but all it will take is one race for him to hold his second Sport Truck title. Vanada may look like a darkhorse going into it, but he may like it that way. The Everett’s Auto Parts driver certainly didn’t have the win count he wanted this year, but he’s got a shot to win the title - and he’s going to be a major threat to finish it off. And Bolger, maybe the surprise of the year in the Sport Trucks, has his own opportunity to win. Bolger won the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown title this year in a similar format and also has multiple wins, so look out for him. The championship event for the Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks is set for 35 laps. Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars Final Four: Jacob “Rowdy” Burns, Richie Helger Jr., Chase Silvia, Mason Tessier
Burns is the defending Legends Cars champion. In a year filled with ups and downs, Burns has three Legends Cars wins and constant top-five finishes. He will be a major threat to capture a second straight championship. Chase Silvia earned the most playoff points of anyone in the first two weeks, with 11. He did that with a victory in the first race and a second-place finish in round two. The driver of the No. 17 seems to have caught fire in the second half of the season, finishing on the podium in four of the final six races, including winning twice. Richie Helger Jr. enters the Final Four with two wins of his own. He made the Final Four in the Legends Cars last year, so has some experience to lean back on. With consistent speed throughout the whole year, Helger will be a threat to capture the crown. And Tessier, the consistent one, enters with optimism. It’s likely it will take a win or at least a podium run to win the championship. Tessier has no wins and just two podium finishes this year, but would pick no better time to get to the front of the field. The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars championship event is 30 laps. Helger’s Pure Stocks Final Four: Mike Henriques, Brent Robidoux, Danny Massa, Ethan Souza Robidoux leads the overall season point standings, coming off an impressive season that will earn him the Rookie of the Year award. One year after moving up from the Bandolero class, Robidoux has been to Victory Lane and been consistently near the front of the field in his debut year. Henriques has been similarly consistent up at the front. He’s never won a championship, but is certainly one of the more polished veterans in the division. Ethan Souza has quietly put together a consistent season himself. In the last nine races, Souza hasn’t finished outside the top-five. He has one victory on the season, showing he can lead the class. If he wants to win the title, he may have to lead the class again. Massa, another polished veteran of the division, had a tough start, but has turned it around in a big way. In his last seven events, Massa has two victories and four podium runs to go along with them. His experience should help him be in contention to capture the crown. Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw Final Four: Bryson Robidoux, Brody Wakefield, Nick Uhrig Jr., Parker Davis The Final Four in the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw field includes the regular season points leader, a driver rolling into it hot and two speedy competitors looking to earn the title. With victories in the first two Sunoco Drive For The Cup playoff events, Parker Davis leads the charge. Davis has four wins this season, and won the championship in this style format last year in the Bandits. His move up to the Outlaws has shown continued success. Robidoux led the points at the end of the regular season, entering the playoffs with three bonus points. Robidoux also has four wins this season, showing consistent speed throughout the year to go along with nine podium finishes. Wakefield had quite the impressive start to the season, with two wins and podium finishes in the first four events. Since then, he may have cooled off a smidge, but he’s still found himself on the podium often. With two wins on the season, Wakefield would love to end his title run with one more victory. Uhrig, no stranger to the Final Four in this championship format in a Bandolero, he does have experience competing for the title on championship night. After a season filled with ups and downs, he may be considered the darkhorse entering the Outlaw Final Four, but will be a threat. Sport 4 Final Four: Richie Johnson, Matt Pion, Tyler Duhancik, Justin Leduc Although Leduc had an up and down start to the season, he’s caught fire in the second half. He’s been inside the podium in seven of nine events heading down the stretch run, including three feature wins. Leduc has been the fastest car in the track of late, and will roll into the Final Four with plenty of momentum. Joining him, Richie Johnson has been a master of consistency in the second half of the season. In his last seven events, Johnson has top-five finishes in all of them. Although he hasn’t won yet, Johnson enters the Final Four looking to pounce. There would be no better time to win. Pion was on top at the end of the regular season, earning three bonus points towards the playoffs. Using those to his advantage after a tough first week of the playoffs, Pion enters the Final Four looking to seal up the championship. He has two wins on the season. Duhancik had a rough and tumble last time out, wrecking in practice and having to use a borrowed ride for the main event. There have been races this year that Duhancik looked like the dominant force in the division. Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit Final Four: Luka Dib, David Bernier, Mason Silva, Jase Chaber Dib, Bernier and Silva have been the class of the field all year. Driving to multiple feature wins, Dib is on a roll entering the Final Four, coming into it with three straight wins and victories in four out of the last six events. Bernier has been on the podium in all but one event this season and has four wins of his own. Silva, driving the No. 31, has two victories along with 11 podium finishes. Chaber on the other hand hasn’t won, but has been consistently inside the top-five. He has finished fifth or better in all of the Bandolero Bandit races this season, showing his drive to be at the front. Although he’s the underdog entering the Final Four battle, can he come out on top? And if he doesn’t, which one of the three Bandolero Bandit powerhouses ends the season on a high note? Seekonk Speedway D.A.V. Championship weekend takes place on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28. For tickets and more information on the event, fans can visit SeekonkSpeedway.com - specifically the race day info page - for schedules and more. As always, follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.
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SEEKONK, Mass. — As Seekonk Speedway hits the final two weekends of the short-track racing season for Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday, September 20-21 will determine the Final Four who will compete for the title in each division. As the Sunoco Drive For The Cup revs up, after feature event racing on both nights, four drivers will have the right to contend for the title, while two in each division will go home hoping for another shot next year. On top of playoff racing, NASCAR Saturday also includes the induction of the 2024 Wall of Fame Class. Radical Rick Martin, who is racing for a third straight Sport Truck title this season, Skid Sorterup and current track announcer Kevin Boucher will be enshrined onto the Wall of Fame. The induction ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m., leading right into qualifying heat races at 6 p.m. NASCAR Saturday also includes the annual visit from the Senior Tour Auto Racers Modified and Sportsman divisions. Also of note, all NASCAR Saturday divisions will increase five laps in their feature lap count this week - with the Sport Trucks and Sportsman running 30, the Late Models 35 and Pro Stocks 45. All Fast Friday lap counts remain the same this week. Fast Friday action begins at 7 p.m. and NASCAR Saturday goes green at 6 p.m. NASCAR Saturday’s cutline battles to see who will advance to the Final Four are tight in nearly all divisions. The one that isn’t as tight is the Pro Stocks - the top NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series division at the Action Track of the East. Based on playoff points, Dylan Estrella has already locked himself into the Final Four with two strong runs in the first two weeks of the playoffs. This leaves three spots open. Right now, there is a three-way tie for second, third and fourth. Leading the tie is Bobby Pelland III, while Rookie of the Year driver Vinnie Arrenegado and Mike Brightman are also currently positioned inside the Final Four. With some work to do, two-time and defending Pro Stock champion Mark Jenison will need a really strong night and someone in front of him to fall. The three drivers are tied with nine points, while Jenison has just five. Can Jension work his way in? And, if he does, who ends up out? In the Late Models, the battle is much tighter. Charlie Rose and Jacob “Rowdy” Burns opened the playoffs with two fantastic weeks. Burns won both races and Rose finished strong in each. These two drivers are locked into the Final Four on playoff points, leaving just two spots open for the other four drivers to race for this week. Chase Belcher has eight points, while Luke Lebrun and Richie Murray are tied for the final spot with five playoff points. The tiebreaker to make the Final Four is the driver who has the highest season points total up to this point. The edge would go to Lebrun if Mother Nature got in the middle. Mark Jenison, a former Late Model champion, has just two points, but is only three back from the cutline, needing a strong night and a few above him to have trouble if he wants to find his way in. The Helger’s Sportsman field is also close. Similar to the Late Models, two drivers are nearly all but locked in. Colby Lambert is certainly a lock, with 14 playoff points, the most of anyone at Seekonk Speedway. He will race for the title on championship night, September 28. As long as Doug Benoit takes the green flag in the feature this week, he will also be locked in, as no one will be able to catch him. If for some reason he doesn’t, the door would be open for him to fall out. Scott Serydynski Jr. is third in playoff points, with slight breathing room over Adam Pettey. Serydynski has seven points, while Pettey, currently holding the final spot, has five. Pettey is ahead of a tie with Josh Hedges for the final spot because Pettey is higher in the entire season points total. Hedges still has a strong chance to compete for the crown, with Tyler Almeida sitting in the final spot with three points, needing a really strong week and some others to struggle. In the Chaz’s Sport Trucks, there is also a tie for the Final Four spot. Locked in, Radical Rick Martin will chase a third straight Sport Truck title on September 28, after being the highest finishing playoff driver in the first two races of the playoffs. Mike Duarte, who earned the three bonus points for leading at the end of the regular season, is second in playoff points with nine, three up from the cut. Jake Vanada has eight, while Tim Bolger Jr. currently holds the final spot with six playoff points. Former champion Mike Cavallaro is tied with Bolger, but Bolger has the most points over the whole season, breaking the tie. Amy Arsenault also isn’t far out, with four points to her credit. The Chaz’s Sport Truck Final Four will definitely come down to the final lap of this week’s 30-lap feature. Fast Friday also has a division tied up. In the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Chase Silvia is locked into the Final Four as long as he takes the green flag on Friday night, posting the most of anyone through two weeks, 11 points. Regular season points leader Jacob “Rowdy” Burns is using the three bonus points he got to his advantage. Currently, Burns is second, with 10 points. Richie Helger Jr. is in third with seven, while there is a tie for the final spot as they run. Mason Tessier and Brenden LaBelle both have six playoff points. Tessier currently has the tiebreaker, as he is the highest of the two in the overall season points. In the final spot, multiple-time season winner Josh Parsons has five, but is right there in contention. The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars field is one of the Seekonk Speedway divisions that will go right down to the final lap to determine the Final Four. In the Helger’s Pure Stocks, there is a tie for the lead, with two drivers feeling comfortable heading into Friday. Brent Robidoux, a Rookie of the Year contender, and Mike Henriques are tied for the top spot, both with 10 playoff points. Ethan Souza is third with 9, while Danny Massa currently holds the final spot with 8. Outside looking in is defending Pure Stock champion Jared Cordeira with just six points, and Bobby Bettencourt III with two points. As they run right now, Cordeira will need a strong night and someone in front of him to fall if he wants to make it back-to-back appearances in the Final Four, and maybe back-to-back titles. The Sport 4 division is led by Justin Leduc. As the highest finishing playoff car the first two weeks, including a race victory last time out, Leduc is locked into the Final Four based on playoff points. Richie Johnson is currently second with 10 points, feeling comfortable, up by 5 on the cutline. As long as Johnson comes away with a finish of at least the third highest playoff car in the race this Friday, he will compete for the title. Matt Pion is using the three points he earned as regular season points leader to his advantage, currently sitting third with eight points. Behind them, there is a three-way tie for the final spot. Tyler Duhancik, Crystal Murray and Taylor Bowser each have five playoff points. That is also the order of the tiebreaker based on the points from the whole season. As they run, Duhancik would advance. Can Murray, the two-time and defending champion, or Bowser, find their way into the Final Four? In the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw division, Parker Davis is locked into the Final Four based on playoff points, after winning the first two races of the playoffs. That leaves three more spots to race for the crown. Right now, Bryson Robidoux is second with nine points, while Brody Wakefield has eight and Nick Uhrig Jr. has seven. Outside the cutoff is season winner Mike Hanafin with five playoff points and Ryder Aguiar with four. As the Bandolero Outlaws return to the track for 15 laps this week, the battle is on to make the Final Four. And in the Bandolero Bandits, the Final Four is nearly set. By virtue of excellent runs, Luka Dib, David Bernier and Mason Silva are already locked into the Final Four. That leaves just one spot remaining with Jase Chaber currently holding the edge with six points over Ayla Martin and Carl Satterlund Jr., who are tied with three. As the final race of the playoffs before the elimination looms, can Martin or Satterlund find their way in the Final Four? Tickets for both nights of playoff racing and all remaining 2024 Seekonk Speedway events are available online now at SeekonkSpeedway.com. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, fans are encouraged to visit the track website and also follow us on social media. While six drivers in each Seekonk Speedway division are set to race for a championship in September, and all others will continue the battle for race wins, there are a few drivers in each division looking to etch their name in a different trophy.
The prestigious Rookie of the Year award is given to the new driver in each division for each season who bested all of the other first-time drivers in the final point standings. Heading for the stretch run, some of the battles are close as the Rookie contenders compete on the track. Vinnie Arrenegado, a two-time and defending Late Model champion, moved to the Pro Stocks in 2024. Although he hasn’t won yet, he’s the top seed entering the Sunoco Drive For The Cup playoffs as the points leader and will win the Rookie of the Year this season. In the Late Models, two drivers with different backgrounds will battle it out for the final four weeks. Andrew Gomes has 398 points in eighth-place in the standings, with Brittany Campbell in ninth, with 349 points. The gap may be 49 points, but it isn’t over yet. Gomes, who moved up to the Late Models this year after success in Seekonk’s youth racing division, the Bandolero’s, has been impressive, with multiple podium finishes. Campbell, who moved up from the Sport Trucks into the Late Models this year, has been improving each week, already with a top-five finish and laps led to her credit. Both are also looking for their first career Late Model win. The Helger’s Sportsman Rookie battle is also not as tight, and somewhat decided, barring trouble. Nick Brightman leads over Sam Lincoln by 49 points. Both of these drivers moved up from the Fast Friday Pure Stock division over the winter months. In the Chaz’s Sport Trucks, Jack Brewer has a lead of 58 points in the battle over Steven Buckley heading for the final four weeks of the NASCAR Saturday season. On Fast Friday, in the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Dylan Calabro leads Ryan Vanasse Jr. by just 26 points. These two drivers have moved up from the Bandolero divisions into the Legends Cars and have both been inside the top-five during the season. The Helger’s Pure Stock battle is nearly concluded, with Brent Robidoux currently the second seed entering the Sunoco Drive For The Cup. Robidoux has multiple wins in his Rookie season, and should seal the Rookie of the Year, one year after moving up from the Bandolero Outlaws. The Sport 4 class sees Mikey LeFort III up by 24 points on Kaine Duby. Lefort has been around the top-10 consistently during the second half of the season, but Duby will look to close in the gap before it is all set and done. The Seekonk Speedway Sunoco Drive For The Cup begins this weekend, September 6-7. On Fast Friday, racing includes the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Helger’s Pure Stocks, Sport 4s and the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandits and Outlaws. Action on Friday begins at 7 p.m. On NASCAR Saturday, it’s First Responders Night at the track as the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Helger’s Sportsman and Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks battle it out. Action on Saturday night begins at 6 p.m. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. SEEKONK, Mass. — With the regular season now in the rear-view mirror, the fields have been set on Fast Friday for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup in 2024. Six drivers in each division will compete for the crown - with four advancing into the Final Four after the first three weeks to contend for the title on championship night, September 27. In each division, the points leader at the end of the regular season earned three bonus points. They will enter as the leader of the pack with those 3 points, while the other five drivers will reset to zero points. Playoff drivers earn points based on their finish in the first three playoff events. The highest finishing playoff driver will earn 6 points in each feature, while the second highest earns 5, etc., down to 1. At the end of the first three weeks, the four drivers with the highest totals will advance into the Final Four. On championship night, the highest finishing of the four drivers in that specific event earns the championship. The Seekonk Speedway points grid will continue to also run normally though the rest of the season. The champion will finish first in the final points, but second place in the standings will be the driver who earned the most points over the whole season, if that driver is not the champion. Let’s break down the six drivers in each Fast Friday division contending for the title. —————-- The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars field:
These six drivers will battle it out for Fast Friday’s top prize - the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars title. The story here most of the year has been Burns, Parsons and Helger, and it shows in the standings. All of them have multiple feature wins to their credit. Burns picked up a win and the Everett’s Triple Crown in August, while Parsons may have started off slower than he wanted, but he rocketed to multiple wins during the summer and was a master of consistency. Helger, who won early in the season, continues to show growth in speed and consistency. He followed it up with a second win on the final night of the regular season - preparing him for the title run. Silvia, Tessier and LaBelle have also shown their speed during the season. Silvia picked up his first career win during the summer, showcasing his name to advance into the playoffs, now with a shot at the title in his second full-time season. Tessier hasn’t won in ’24, but the former Everett’s Triple Crown champion does know how to win, and will be a threat. LaBelle is another driver who always seems to be inside the top-five when it comes down to the end of the race. The speed in the No. 4 is unquestionably enough to give him a shot. Who wins the 2024 Legends Cars title? Is it Burns going back-to-back? Parsons finally grabbing his first? Helger winning his second Seekonk title, adding to his former Bandolero championship? Silvia bursting on and winning it? Tessier making a strong statement? LaBelle winning as the last seed in? We will all find out together. All Legends Cars races inside the playoffs will be 25-laps except championship night, which will be 30 laps. —————-- The Helger’s Pure Stock field:
The Helger’s Pure Stock field is one of the most competitive in recent memory, as they get set to chase the championship. The field is filled with veterans, a Rookie contender, and one just continuing to learn with every lap, chasing their first career win. Mike Henriques earned the three bonus points as the leader at the end of the regular season, winning that by 10 points over Brent Robidoux. Henriques is the most veteran of the group, other than Danny Massa. His experience in the Fast Friday Pure Stock division will certainly give him an edge when it comes to competing for the crown. With victory this season and tons of consistent top-five runs, look out for Henriques to finally seal the deal as a Seekonk Speedway champion. Robidoux has been the surprise of the year, as a Rookie in this division. With multiple feature wins, he is well on his way to winning the Rookie of the Year award. However, why stop there? Robidoux has shown the speed to contend, driving through the field weekly. Look out for the Rookie to make a strong push towards the title. Ethan Souza may be one of the quietest drivers in the group, but has the raw speed and driving ability to make himself a major threat. Souza has been to Victory Lane this year and is another driver who always seems to find his way to the front when the race is winding down. He’s joined by defending champion Jared Cordeira, who enters as the fourth seed. Cordeira quietly advanced last year as a lower seed and ended up capturing the title, showing incredible speed in the final four weeks. He’s definitely had similar speed this year - so will he make it back-to-back in the Pure Stocks? The final two drivers are two complete opposites when it comes to their veteran experience. Danny Massa, this year’s Everett’s Triple Crown champion, has been racing in the division for many years, with many wins and top-five finishes. Bobby Bettencourt III is the opposite - just in his second year, he will look to score his first career win during the playoffs - but what about contending for the title? He made it into the playoffs and he has a chance to really put a run together to surprise some people and capture a crown. All Pure Stock races inside the playoffs will be 25 laps except championship night, which will be 30 laps. —————-- The Sport 4 field:
The Sport 4 Sunoco Drive For The Cup field includes a mix of different drivers, some with more experience than others, but all with speed during the 2024 regular season. Matt Pion captured fire right from the start this year, winning, and finishing in the top-five in almost all of the events run. Pion may have come up short of the Everett’s Triple Crown title he wanted, but he now turns his attention to the playoffs, looking to add his name to the list of champions at the Action Track of the East - and he has three bonus points on his side to get started. Richie Johnson hasn’t been to Victory Lane in ’24, but has been quietly consistent. The driver of the No. 8 would certainly love to put himself in position to get into the Final Four and have a shot on the final night. Unlike Johnson, Tyler Duhancik has won twice this season. The driver of the No. 48 has shown some great speed all year, looking unbeatable a few times. Duhancik will be a threat down to the final laps to try and earn his first track title in the No. 48. Justin Leduc is another one that put together a consistent season. With wins to his credit and also the Everett’s Triple Crown title, Leduc enters the playoffs with nothing to lose. He wants the title. Crystal Murray may enter as the five seed, but she’s won the last two championships in this format - showing she can bring her best when it counts. She may have had a regular season unlike the last two years, but you can’t count out the first two-time female champion in the history of Seekonk Speedway, who is looking to make it three in a row. The final seed entering the playoffs is Taylor Bowser. Taylor has shown her own flashes of speed this season, and one of her goals entering the year was to grab her first career win. As the playoffs are set to begin, she has four more weeks to get it. And with four weeks with nothing to lose, she will look to drive into a championship run. All Sport 4 races inside the playoffs will be 25-laps except championship night, which will be 30 laps. —————-- The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit field:
The story of the season in the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit field has been consistency. As the six drivers who are advancing to contend in the Sunoco Drive For The Cup get ready to roll, who will it be hoisting the trophy? All six drivers have finished on the podium at some point this season, some more often than others. Bernier, Dib and Silva have all of the victories spread between the three of them, and those three have been on the podium the most. As you look at the field, it’s hard to say the champion will not be one of these three in 2024. All three have the speed to do it. Which one is the favorite? Hard to say. Bernier has the three bonus points on his side as the regular season points leader, but the other two have momentum as well. The other three contenders certainly enter as darkhorses, but they have all shown the speed to be on the podium this year at different times. Martin, who also made her Legends Cars debut recently, would love nothing more than to compete for a track title on the final night. Jase Chaber has watched his brother Nick win races over the years, and a victory in the playoffs could be exactly what he needs to spark a run. How about Carl Satterlund Jr? After picking up his first podium in the final race of the regular season, he’s storming into the playoffs with momentum on his side. Seekonk’s youngest division will surely put on a show for four weeks, with 15 laps each time to help decide the champion. —————-- The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw field:
The six drivers entering the Sunoco Drive For The Cup in the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaws are all deserving of a shot at the title. Five of them have been to Victory Lane this season, showing the speed they need to make a run for it down the stretch. But, some of them have more wins than others. Robidoux has been the dominant car the last month. With three bonus points on his side now as the leader at the end of the regular season, he’s bound for a run into the Final Four. Once he gets there, he’s shown the car has enough speed to drive off into the sunset. His brother, Brent, is also contending for a Fast Friday title in the Pure Stocks. They both won on the same night twice already this year. Wouldn’t it be something to have two brother champions in the same year? Parker Davis has been to Victory Lane himself and has been truly consistent. With speed and a championship in this format in the Bandit division to his credit, look out for Davis to pounce on opportunity ahead of him. Uhrig, who made the Final Four last year in the Bandit division, has moved to the Outlaws, won, and showed speed and talent the entire season. Brody Wakefield has looked unbeatable at times. Although he may have cooled off some during the month of August, Wakefield comfortably advanced into the playoffs and now will turn his attention towards four solid weeks to have a shot to call himself a champion. He’s joined by Ryder Aguiar and Mike Hanafin, seeds five and six entering the playoffs. Hanafin has won, Aguiar has not. But both of these drivers found themselves needing strong runs on the final night to advance into the playoffs, and they made it happen. Now, can they make a run at the title? —————-- The Sunoco Drive For The Cup for all nine Seekonk divisions includes four weekends of racing from September 6 through D. Anthony Venditti championship weekend, September 27-28. For tickets to all events and more information, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. SEEKONK, Mass. — It’s going to be a mega night of racing at the Action Track of the East to celebrate Labor Day this Saturday, August 31. Seekonk Speedway will light up the night sky with the annual Labor Day Thrill Show - including a Mega fireworks display provided in part with MEGA Disposal! The Labor Day Thrill Show is known for the thrills and spills of crashing and smashing, as the kids get back in the swing of their return to school. One more night out for the entire family before the school work gets busy! The Labor Day Thrill Show includes the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags, Crazy Figure 8 Races, Car & Truck Enduro Races, Car & Truck Enduro Drags and the Powder Puff races. This special event begins at 5 p.m., but fans will want to get there early to make sure they get their favorite seat! Tickets for the Labor Day Thrill Show are $25 in advance for adults online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. Fans who purchase in advance can skip the lines on race day and save cash! Tickets for youth ages 6-12 are $12 in advance. No matter when purchased, kids five and under are free, with free parking at Seekonk Speedway. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media. Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner. Over the time of his career, Rick has been one of the most exciting competitors to compete. From the first time he raced in 1975, his fan base started to grow. Today, they continue to be among the most loyal at the speedway. His first win came on May 12, 1979 in the Late Model division, his first of two on the season. From there, he moved into the Pro Stocks in 1980, picking up his first win in ‘82, on the final night of points competition. While the winning continued through the decade, it wasn’t until 1991 that he picked up his first championship, driving for Ray Manfredo and Dan Sweeney. He picked up his second Pro Stock title in 1996, and followed that up in ‘98 and ‘99, driving for Gil Lopes. In 2000, he competed against his own car, and watched Fred Astle Jr. pick up the championship over himself. Over the next several years, Rick would travel the Northeast, competing with the now defunct North East Pro Stock Association and then with the Pro All Stars Series, winning at tracks like White Mountain Motorsports Park and Riverside Speedway in Groveton, New Hampshire. Whenever his schedule allowed, he would return to his home track and put on a show for the fans. Later in the decade, he returned to weekly competition, coming back in the Sport Trucks, and returning to his winning ways. In 2010, he picked up the Truck title, his first of three titles, including back to back in 2022 and 2023. In August of 2021, Rick picked up his 100th career win at Seekonk, in a tight battle, edging out Tom Scully Jr. Since then, he has added another dozen wins at Seekonk. The 2024 season will also see Rick honored as a member of the N.E.A.R. Hall of Fame, closing out a spectacular half a century of competition. Seekonk Speedway’s announcer Kevin Boucher will announce the second inductee into the Wall of Fame this Saturday, August 24. Seekonk Speedway will induct Rick Martin and two others into the Wall of Fame on Saturday, September 21, prior to NASCAR Saturday racing at 5:15 p.m. For tickets, fans are encouraged to visit SeekonkSpeedway.com. SEEKONK, Mass. — With just six weeks of racing left in the 2024 season, Seekonk Speedway will be back on the track this week on both Friday and Saturday night. On Friday, the finale of the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series is set for all five divisions after raining out last week. On NASCAR Saturday, the Spectator Drags join the card along with the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Helger’s Sportsman and Chaz’s Sport Trucks. Action on Friday begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday goes green at 6 p.m. Seekonk’s Pro Stock division saw Dylan Estrella fend off Vinnie Arrenegado last week. Vinnie captured yet another second-place finish, and now, can Arrenegado finally break through? If not, who will? Bobby Pelland III, the points leader, will be tough in Saturday’s 40-lap feature. Fans should also look out for Mark Jenison, Colbey Fournier and Mike Brightman, who will all be looking to visit Victory Lane, among others. The Late Model class has a close battle around the Sunoco Drive For the Cup cutline, with Connor Souza up by just 11 points for the final spot over former champion Mark Jenison. The story of the last two weeks has been Charlie Rose, who sliced through the field to win both events. The competition will be tight with those three drivers in this week’s 30-lap feature, along with Jacob Burns, Luke Lebrun, Chase Belcher, Richie Murray, Andrew Gomes and others. The Helger’s Sportsman field chased Adam Petty last week, as he captured the win and the Triple Crown title in their 35-lap feature. The story of the season has been the consistency of Colby Lambert, but he hasn’t won yet. Can this week be the night in the 25-lap main event? Those two will have to fight off names like Josh Hedges, Tyler Almeida, Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia, Scott Serydynski Jr., Gerry DeGasparre Jr and others. Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Truck drivers have chased Mike Duarte all year in the points, but he also hasn’t won a race. Rick Martin has been the most consistent driver other than Duarte, positioning himself second in the current standings. Tim Bolger Jr. is coming off another win last week, while Jake Vanada and Amy Arsenault aren’t far behind them. Can Mike Cavallaro use a podium last week the momentum from it rocket to Victory Lane this week? On Fast Friday, the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars Triple Crown field is set with two winners and two points contenders. Josh Parsons and Chase Silvia won the two Triple Crown events so far to advance to the Finals, while Jacob Burns and Richie Helger Jr. also earned spots. This pins two drivers from Nick Lascuola Racing (Parsons, Burns) up against two from Richie Helger Racing (Helger, Silvia). All four of these drivers have been quick all season and all use the Triple Crown as one of their goals entering the season. Who captures the crown in the 30-lap feature? Can someone like Stephen Bowden or Ryan Vanasse Jr. earn their first career win in Friday’s extra-distance race? LEGENDS CARS FINALISTS: Josh Parsons, Chase Silvia, Jacob Burns, Richie Helger Jr. Pure Stock competition will be exciting in the Triple Crown finale, set for 30 laps. Contending for the Everett’s title will be Jared Cordeira, Ethan Souza, Danny Massa and Mike Henriques. Souza and Massa advanced to the finals with wins in the first two Triple Crown events of the season, while Cordeira and Henriques earned their spots on points - two of the most consistent drivers all year. All four contenders have been quick this season. Of a possible 100 points between the first two races, all four drivers earned at least 90. This one should go right down to the final laps. Will it take a victory in the race to score the Triple Crown title? PURE STOCK FINALISTS: Jared Cordeira, Ethan Souza, Mike Henriques, Danny Massa The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit Everett’s Triple Crown Final Four includes Luka Dib, David Bernier, Mason Silva and Jase Chaber. Dib and Bernier have both won Triple Crown events already this season to advance to the Finals. In total, these four drivers have been inside the top-five in general in nearly all Bandolero Bandit events in 2024. They have all earned their spots in the Finals. Which one of the four carries the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series title after 15 laps? BANDOLERO BANDIT FINALISTS: Luka Dib, David Bernier, Mason Silva, Jase Chaber Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw Triple Crown finalists include Bryson Robidoux, Parker Davis, Ryder Aguiar and Brody Wakefield. It was Robidoux and Wakefield who won both of the first two events to lock themselves in, while Davis and Aguiar earned their spots on points. It’s been Robidoux and Wakefield who have been consistently inside the podium this season, as the summer stretch is rolling on. Davis and Aguiar may have been quiet at times, but they made the finals and will look to pounce. Davis is also the most recent division winner. Who captures the Everett’s crown in their 15-lap feature? BANDOLERO OUTLAW FINALISTS: Brody Wakefield, Bryson Robidoux, Parker Davis, Ryder Aguiar The Everett’s Triple Crown Final Four in the Sport 4 division includes winners Justin Leduc and Matt Pion along with Tyler Duhancik and Richie Johnson. All four of these contenders have been strong this season. Pion and Leduc have the most wins in the division, while Duhancik captured two, including last Friday. Johnson may not have won yet, but the finale of the Triple Crown would be the perfect time to pounce. Which one of the four hoists the Everett’s Triple Crown title after 30 laps, and will someone else win the race? SPORT 4 FINALISTS: Matt Pion, Justin Leduc, Richie Johnson, Tyler Duhancik Action on Friday begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday goes green at 6 p.m. For more information and tickets to events at Seekonk Speedway, fans can visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and also follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. SEEKONK, Mass. — All nine Seekonk Speedway divisions have now set the Final Four in the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series championship battles. Everett’s Triple Crown weekend will take place on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at the Action Track of the East. On that weekend, the Finals of the Triple Crown will take place for all divisions. Every division except the Bandolero classes will have extra laps. The winner of the Triple Crown championship for 2024 will be the highest finishing driver of the four eligible in that specific feature event. In the Pro Stocks, defending Triple Crown champion Bobby Pelland III advanced into the finals, winning the June 15 Triple Crown race. The other three spots were filled by points accumulated in the two Triple Crown races so far. Vinnie Arrenegado, a Rookie of the Year contender, will join Pelland. They will both have to contend with two-time and defending division champion Mark Jenison and Dylan Estrella. Three of these drivers have Pro Stock feature wins to their credit: Pelland, Jenison and Estrella. Will Arrenegado use the Triple Crown 60-lap finale to score his first win? Can Pelland make it two straight Triple Crown titles? Will one of the other two rocket to victory? Will it take winning the race to win the Triple Crown? All questions to be answered on August 10. PRO STOCK FINALISTS: Bobby Pelland III, Vinnie Arrenegado, Dylan Estrella, Mark Jenison The Late Model Triple Crown finale is made up of two Triple Crown winners and two points contenders. Jacob Burns won the first Triple Crown race on June 1, while Pelland won the second on June 15. Pelland will contend for both the Pro Stock and Late Model Triple Crown title in the same night. These two will be joined by Luke Lebrun and Connor Souza to contend for the crown. David Darling accumulated enough points to advance to the Finals, but it is not eligible. Seekonk Speedway requires competitors to compete in three regular season races plus the Triple Crown events to be eligible to make the Finals. The Late Model battle between Burns, Pelland, Lebrun and Souza will go right down to the final laps of the 45-lap event. LATE MODEL FINALISTS: Jacob Burns, Bobby Pelland III, Luke Lebrun, Connor Souza Helger’s Sportsman drivers in the Everett’s Triple Crown Finals include Adam Pettey, Colby Lambert, Joe Kohler and Jeremy Lambert. Pettey won both of the first two Triple Crown events, while C. Lambert, Kohler and J. Lambert all entered the Finals with points. The Lambert family will be well-represented, with a 50% chance of capturing the crown on August 10. They are joined by Pettey, who has been quite dominant at times so far this season, showcasing that in the first two Triple Crown events. Kohler, driving for McKenzie Stevenson, has been consistently charging through the field when he has been in competition. The 35-lap Triple Crown Finale for the Sportsman is sure to be exciting. SPORTSMAN FINALISTS: Adam Pettey, Colby Lambert, Joe Kohler, Jeremy Lambert Rick Martin, Tim Bolger Jr., Mike Duarte and Amy Arsenault make up the Everett’s Triple Crown Final Four in the Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks. Martin and Bolger advanced with feature wins in Triple Crown action, while Duarte and Arsenault advanced by points. Duarte has been consistent all year, leading the overall division point standings to this point, but hasn’t yet won. Martin, the two-time and defending division champion, will look to add the Everett’s Triple Crown to his historic track resume. Bolger has been consistent as well, with two wins, while Arsenault will look to use the 35-lap finale to pounce. Who will capture the Everett’s Triple Crown in the Trucks? SPORT TRUCK FINALISTS: Rick Martin, Tim Bolger Jr., Mike Duarte, Amy Arsenault On Fast Friday, the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars field is set with two winners and two points contenders. Josh Parsons and Chase Silvia won the two Triple Crown events so far to advance to the Finals, while Jacob Burns and Richie Helger Jr. also earned spots. This pins two drivers from Nick Lascuola Racing (Parsons, Burns) up against two from Richie Helger Racing (Helger, Silvia). All four of these drivers have been quick all season and all use the Triple Crown as one of their goals entering the season. Who captures the crown in the 30-lap feature on August 9?
LEGENDS CARS FINALISTS: Josh Parsons, Chase Silvia, Jacob Burns, Richie Helger Jr. Pure Stock competition will be exciting in the Triple Crown finale on August 9, set for 30 laps. Contending for the Everett’s title will be Jared Cordeira, Ethan Souza, Danny Massa and Mike Henriques. Souza and Massa advanced to the finals with wins in the first two Triple Crown events of the season, while Cordeira and Henriques earned their spots on points. All four contends have been quick this season. Of a possible 100 points between the first two races, all four drivers earned at least 90. This one should go right down to the final laps. Will it take a victory in the race to score the Triple Crown title? PURE STOCK FINALISTS: Jared Cordeira, Ethan Souza, Mike Henriques, Danny Massa The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit Everett’s Triple Crown Final Four includes Luka Dib, David Bernier, Mason Silva and Jase Chaber. Dib and Bernier have both won Triple Crown events already this season to advance to the Finals. In total, these four drivers have been inside the top-five in general in nearly all Bandolero Bandit events in 2024. They have all earned their spots in the Finals. Which one of the four carries the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series title after 15 laps on August 9? BANDOLERO BANDIT FINALISTS: Luka Dib, David Bernier, Mason Silva, Jase Chaber Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw Triple Crown finalists include Bryson Robidoux, Parker Davis, Ryder Aguiar and Brody Wakefield. It was Robidoux and Wakefield who won both of the first two events to lock themselves in, while Davis and Aguiar earned their spots on points. It’s been Robidoux and Wakefield who have been consistently inside the podium this season, as the summer stretch is underway. Davis and Aguiar may have been quiet at times, but they made the finals and will look to pounce. Who captures the Everett’s crown in their 15-lap feature? BANDOLERO OUTLAW FINALISTS: Brody Wakefield, Bryson Robidoux, Parker Davis, Ryder Aguiar The Everett’s Triple Crown Final Four in the Sport 4 division includes winners Justin Leduc and Matt Pion along with Tyler Duhancik and Richie Johnson. All four of these contenders have been strong this season. Pion and Leduc have the most wins in the division, while Duhancik captured one. Johnson may not have won yet, but the finale of the Triple Crown would be the perfect time to pounce. Which one of the four hoists the Everett’s Triple Crown title on August 9 after 30 laps? SPORT 4 FINALISTS: Matt Pion, Justin Leduc, Richie Johnson, Tyler Duhancik The Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Finale weekend takes place on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. All nine Seekonk divisions will crown the Triple Crown champions. For tickets and more information, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media. SEEKONK, Mass. — Pro All Star Series veteran DJ Shaw found himself dominating the second half of Saturday’s 150-lap event at Seekonk Speedway. Shaw rode behind David Darling early in the Bay State Summer Classic event, but a restart gave him the opportunity he needed to get out front. Shaw used the outside groove to rocket to the top spot and literally drive away from the rest of the field to score the big win. The $5,000 top prize came with him defeating Eddie MacDonald and Darling in the race. Ryan Kuhn, a former Seekonk Late Model champion, finished fourth, while Craig Weinstein rounded out the top-five. Johnny Clark, Joey Doiron, Dylan Estrella, Angelo Belsito and Dennis Spencer rounded out the top-10. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. PASS INVADES SEEKONK FOR $5,000 BATTLE SATURDAY; NASCAR, FAST FRIDAY DIVISIONS BACK ON TRACK7/23/2024 SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway will end the month of July with two nights of short-track racing action this weekend. On Friday, July 27, the Fast Friday Series returns with five divisions of excitement under the lights, beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 28, the Pro All Star Series makes their one and only appearance of the season for the Bay State Summer Classic - a $5,000 to win, 150-lap special that will pin some of Seekonk’s weekly Pro Stock competitors against PASS invaders. Saturday racing goes green at 6 p.m. While the weekly Pro Stock division has the night off, multiple Seekonk competitors will challenge the best from PASS in the 150-lap event Saturday. Eight-time Pro Stock champion Dave Darling, who is the most recent weekly division winner, will be in the field. He will be joined by current points leader Bobby Pelland III, who holds a 19-point lead in the standings, with one feature win this season. Dylan Estrella, currently fourth in the championship battle and a feature winner in 2024, is also planning to compete. They will be joined by Late Model and Legend Cars (defending champion) standout Jacob “Rowdy” Burns, who will wheel the No. 30. Fans will also recognize former Seekonk Speedway champions - Angelo Belsito and defending event winner Ryan Kuhn. Two years ago, Kuhn rocketed to victory in the special event. Last year, the event was cancelled due to weather. Some of the top contenders from PASS fans can expect include Johnny Clark, DJ Shaw, Gabe Brown, Austin Teras, Dennis Spencer, Rusty Poland and more. In the history of PASS events at Seekonk, the track regulars have stolen the checkered flag a few times. Will someone defend the home turf this Saturday or will a PASS driver grab the trophy? The Seekonk Late Models will be on the card for 30 laps of their own. Entering the weekend, the race for the final playoff spot with four races to go sees Mark Jenison ahead of Connor Souza by 21 points. Last week, Richie Murray made a few three-wide moves to get to the front to score his second win of the season, holding off Charlie Rose and Jacob Burns to win. They will be contending with Luke Lebrun, Brittany Campbell, Andrew Gomes and others in the feature this week. The Helger’s Sportsman had yet another wild one last week, with Gerry DeGasparre Jr. rocketing back to Seekonk Victory Lane for the first time in over 20 years in a Sportsman. Although he’s not competing in the championship battle, Colby Lambert used another strong run to open his points lead to 30 markers with four events remaining until the playoffs. Names like Adam Pettey, Josh Hedges, Scott Serydynski Jr., Tyler Almeida, Doug Benoit, Randy Moretti and others will be in contention in the 25-lap feature. In the Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks, Mike Duarte has yet to win this season, but has been consistent in the top-five. He leads the standings heading into this week over Radical Rick Martin, Jake Vanada, last week’s winner Tim Bolger Jr. and Amy Arsenault, who is coming off a second-place finish last week. All of those names and more will be on track for 25 laps on Saturday. NASCAR Saturday racing also includes the N.E.A.R. division. The New England Auto Racers Antique Racers will showcase some of the old cars in the history of the sport. NEAR will also have a booth on the midway for fans to learn more about their organization. They will be inducting seven-time track champion Rick Martin into their 2024 class this November. Fast Friday action includes both of the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero divisions - the Bandits and the Outlaws. Last week, David Bernier added another win to his Bandit season, holding off a late charge from Mason Silva. In the Outlaws, it was the first win of the season for Nick Uhrig Jr. This week, look out for some names who could grab their first checkered. In the Bandits, Ayla Martin and Jase Chaber are top-five in points, but have yet to win. In the Outlaws, Parker Davis and Ryder Aguiar are in the same boat. The Sport 4 division had another repeat winner last week, with Justin Leduc storming to the front. He’s joined near the top of the standings by leader Matt Pion, Richie Johnson, Tyler Duhancik, Crystal Murray and Taylor Bowser. Out of those six contenders, only Bowser and Johnson haven’t won this year. Will they grab a trophy this week? As the Helger’s Pure Stocks get ready to storm to the track for 25 laps, Danny Massa is coming off his first win of the year. He’s currently eighth, two spots outside of the playoffs, but only 10 points back of the cutline. Mike Henriques and Jared Cordeira sit at the top of the standings, with Brent Robidoux, Ethan Souza and Matt Talbot rounding out the top-five. Similar to the other divisions, everyone in the top-five except Talbot has won this season. Can he sneak his way into Victory Lane on Friday night? The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars will also be on track Friday for 25 laps. Last week, Chase Silvia earned his first career win. Of the six drivers currently locked in the playoffs, only fifth-place Mason Tessier has yet to visit Victory Lane. Those who have include Richie Helger Jr., Jacob Burns, Brendan LaBelle, Josh Parsons and Silvia. Fast Friday racing begins at 7 p.m. and NASCAR Saturday begins at 6 p.m. In total, 10 different divisions will hit the track this weekend at the Action Track of the East. Tickets for both nights of racing are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. Fans who purchase tickets online will be able to skip the line on race day and will save money on costs. 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