Get ready for an adrenaline-packed Father's Day celebration at Seekonk Speedway as we proudly present the Monster Truck Fathers Day Bash on June 15th, 2025! This thrilling event promises an unforgettable experience for families and monster truck enthusiasts alike. 🚦 Featuring the Heavy Hitters: * 🌪️ War Wizard * 🦂 Stinger Unleashed * 🔥 Loud and Dirty * 🦖Velicoraptor * 🧨Kamikazee * 🐀Rat Nasty ...jaw-dropping monster trucks that will leave you on the edge of your seat! 🏎️ East Coast Towing Spectator Drags Spring Shoot Out: Witness the best one-on-one racing action in the Northeast with the East Coast Towing Spectator Drags Spring Shoot Out. It's the ultimate showdown of speed, skill, and pure horsepower! 🚨 Monster Truck Rides: From 11:30 am to 1 pm, don't miss your chance to experience the thrill up close with Monster Truck rides! Buckle up and hold on tight for an adventure like no other. 🎉 FREE Pit Party: Join us for the FREE Pit Party happening from 11:30 am to 1 pm! Get up close and personal with the monster trucks, meet the drivers, and soak in the excitement before the main event. ⏰ Event Schedule: * Gates Open: 11:30 am * Monster Truck Rides: 11:30 am - 1 pm * FREE Pit Party: 11:30 am - 1 pm * Showtime: 2 pm 📍 Seekonk Speedway 1782 Fall River Ave , Seekonk MA 02771 Don't miss out on the action-packed Seekonk Speedway Monster Truck Spring Bash on Father's Day, June 15th, 2025. It's the perfect way to celebrate with the entire family and create unforgettable memories. Get ready for a day of roaring engines, high-flying stunts, and heart-pounding excitement! 🚀🏆
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Seekonk, MA – Seekonk Speedway is thrilled to announce R&F Motors as a new sponsor for the upcoming 2025 racing season. Known for their unmatched expertise in diesel engine repairs, commercial truck services, and 24/7 towing solutions, R&F Motors brings a reputation for reliability and professionalism to the Speedway’s family of sponsors. “We are very excited to have R&F join the Speedway family of sponsors,” said David Alburn, General Manager of Seekonk Speedway. “They are the best around for diesel engine repairs and do a great job with state inspections. We are proud to add another outstanding company to the Speedway.” About R&F Motors Commercial Truck Repair and Inspections R&F Motors specializes in comprehensive commercial truck repair services, catering to the needs of fleet operators and independent truck owners. Their expert team delivers reliable solutions for everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for your vehicles. With a focus on diesel engine expertise and mobile truck repair capabilities, they provide on-site assistance and high-quality workmanship to keep your commercial trucks operating at peak performance. Conveniently located in Taunton, MA, R&F Motors is dedicated to supporting the demands of the trucking industry with dependable and efficient service. Diesel Engine Repair When it comes to diesel engine repair, R&F Motors delivers unmatched expertise and attention to detail. Their skilled technicians are well-versed in diagnosing and resolving issues unique to diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and longevity for your vehicles. From intricate engine rebuilds to troubleshooting fuel systems and emissions components, they offer tailored solutions for both minor and major repairs. Conveniently based in Taunton, MA, R&F Motors is committed to keeping your diesel-powered commercial trucks running efficiently with fast, reliable service. 24/7 Towing Services R&F Motors offers a comprehensive range of towing and roadside assistance services to meet the diverse needs of their customers. Whether you need light or medium-duty towing, heavy-duty recovery, or specialized tractor-trailer transport, their team is equipped to handle it all with efficiency and professionalism. They also provide roadside support, including jump starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, and car unlocks, ensuring you’re never stranded for long. With expertise in equipment hauling and RV towing, R&F Motors delivers dependable solutions for both everyday and specialized towing needs. Their commitment to prompt, reliable service makes them a trusted partner for vehicle transport and recovery in Taunton, MA, and beyond. Book services and get more info at www.rfmotors.com . A Season to Look Forward To Seekonk Speedway’s full 2025 schedule has been released, and ticket sales for all events are now available. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting SeekonkSpeedway.com, where they can also explore the full schedule of events. Be sure to follow Seekonk Speedway on social media for the latest news, updates, and announcements throughout the season. Join us in welcoming R&F Motors to the Seekonk Speedway family as we gear up for another thrilling season of racing. Their dedication to quality service and reliability is a perfect match for the excitement and passion of Seekonk Speedway. We look forward to seeing you at the track! What’s New for 2025? This year, we’re excited to introduce the Crown Vic Cruisers to the Thrill Show lineup! These crowd-favorite vehicles are taking the place of the Powder Puff race on the schedule, and we can’t wait to see them hit the track with their high-energy, door-banging antics. The Crown Vic Cruisers are sure to bring a whole new level of excitement to the show and keep fans on the edge of their seats. The Thrill Show Lineup: Here’s what you can look forward to at Seekonk Speedway’s action-packed Thrill Shows:
The decision to remove the Powder Puff races from the 2025 schedule was a difficult one and not taken lightly, and it was purely a business decision driven by the need to evolve and adapt to changes in the racing landscape. Over the last 15 years, the Powder Puff races have come and gone, sometimes being held once a year, other times 3-5 times annually. As much as we value the tradition they brought to Seekonk Speedway, not all events maintain their popularity or continue to generate the same excitement over time. With the introduction of the Crown Vic Cruiser division this year, we had to make some tough choices in order to keep our Thrill Show schedule fresh and engaging for our fans. Our goal is always to provide race fans with the most exciting, competitive, and memorable events possible, and to do that, we must prioritize divisions that draw the most interest and participation. Unfortunately, this meant that the Powder Puff races didn’t fit into the 2025 schedule. While we won’t be holding the Powder Puff races this season, we remain open to the possibility of bringing them back in the future, depending on the success of the new Crown Vic Cruiser division and fan feedback. Our commitment at Seekonk Speedway is to continue providing opportunities for both men and women to compete, and we are proud to have over 20 female drivers currently racing in our weekly divisions. Many others have excelled in other events like Spectator Drags and Thrill Shows Endoro events, with several even earning NASCAR race wins and Track championships. We truly hope that the women who enjoyed racing in the Powder Puff events will continue to find new ways to race, whether through Enduros or perhaps even the Crown Vic Cruisers. We value all of our drivers and are always looking for ways to provide exciting opportunities for everyone at the track. Looking Ahead We’re counting down the days until the first Thrill Show of 2025. From the roar of the engines to the cheers of the crowd, there’s nothing quite like the Seekonk Speedway experience. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, our world-famous Thrill Shows offer something for everyone. No After Market Bumper Covers. ![]()
Registration for new and existing numbers will open online and at the Office Monday thru Friday between 10am and 3 pm starting January 2, 2025. Please Check the 2024 roster for available non used numbers. Car numbers registered during the 2024 season that raced the required amount of races will remain reserved until Feb 28 of 2025. Starting March 1st any unclaimed number will be open for registration. Race Day will be here soon! Welcome Back MEGA Disposal as Title Sponsor for the Labor Day Thrill Show!
Seekonk Speedway is thrilled to announce the return of MEGA Disposal as the title sponsor for the MEGA Fireworks at this year’s Labor Day Thrill Show! Join us for an unforgettable evening of high-octane action and dazzling fireworks on Saturday, August 30th (rain date: Sunday August 31st). Featured Events: 🔥 Spectator Drags 🚗 Car & Truck Enduros 🌀 Crazy Figure 8 Races 🚓 Crown Vic Cruisers 🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Show Event Details:
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SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway released today the full schedule of events for the 80th season of speed in 2025 at the Action Track of the East. The schedule includes multiple marquee events spread throughout the season, headlined by weekly championship battles for both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday – starting in May and running into the final weekend in September. The weekly racing season begins for NASCAR Saturday divisions with a special Sunday showdown to open the year on Sunday, May 4, while the Fast Friday season opens on Friday, May 30. The Fast Friday divisions will compete in a 15-race slate, while NASCAR Saturday will have 18 events. The champions will be crowned within four weeks of the returning Sunoco Drive For The Cup, September 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. DAV Championship weekend returns on September 26-27 to crown all nine track champions over two days. All five Fast Friday divisions - the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaws and Bandits and the Everett’s Auto Parts Sport 4’s will be back on track. The Pro Stocks, Late Models, Helger’s Sportsman and Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks will also return on NASCAR Saturday. Seekonk Speedway will celebrate the 80th season of racing with a special Anniversary Series for each NASCAR Saturday division. The Pro Stocks will run an anniversary 80-lap race on June 21, while the Late Models will also run a special 80-lap event on July 12. The Sportsman and Sport Trucks will both run 40-lap special events - totalling 80 laps - on the same night - June 28. “We’re excited to celebrate the 80th season of speed at Seekonk Speedway with a great schedule of events for our fans, competitors and teams,” David Alburn, Competition Director at Seekonk Speedway, said. “We have a great mix of weekly racing, Thrill Shows and special events with some touring series divisions coming in. We can’t wait for the winter to pass by so we can open what will be a special year at Seekonk Speedway in 2025.” Major events for the year include the return of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for the J&R Precast 150 on Saturday, May 31, joined by Seekonk’s NASCAR Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks. For 2025, Mid Week Madness returns to Seekonk Speedway, but it won’t just be with open-wheel divisions. The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series returns for their first of two visits on Wednesday, June 25, set for a 100-lap, $10,000 to win race. They will be joined by the American-Canadian Tour for the Spring Green 125, pinning some of Seekonk best against the top ACT invaders. This is the only mid-week event of the year. The Boston Louie Memorial for the NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites returns on Saturday, July 26, joined by Seekonk’s NASCAR Pro Stocks and Late Models along with the New England Antique Modified Series. The Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series also returns for 2025 - a special three-race series for all divisions, with extra laps on the line. The Triple Crown Series is a long-standing season event that will once again have a full weekend of crowning Triple Crown champions on August 8 and 9, where all divisions except the Bandolero’s will run extra laps. The USNE Power Haunted Hundred also returns for 2025, wrapping up the Seekonk season on Saturday, October 25. The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series will crown their 2025 champion, along with the American-Canadian Tour back on track for their 100-lap championship, and the return of the Street Stocks. Seekonk Speedway’s historic Thrill Shows are also back for the new year, with six major shows planned. The first is the annual Memorial Day event on Saturday, May 24, followed up by the Independence Day show on Saturday, July 5, headlined by the Fireworks spectacular. In between, the Monster Trucks return for their only 2025 visit along with the Spectator Drags on Sunday, June 15. The MidSummer Thrill Show returns on August 2, while the Labor Day Fireworks show also returns on August 30. The final Thrill Show of the year will be the Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, October 11. The Thrill Shows will once again be headlined by the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags, along with Enduro racing and much more. These shows will feature the new Crown Vic Cruisers division . The Spectator Drag Series will run a 10-event schedule, spread between Thrill Shows and select NASCAR Saturday race days. Additional schedule notes include:
For tickets for all 2025 events and more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. Tickets for all 2025 events will be on sale early December. 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. ![]() 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. |
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