SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce that MEGA Disposal is back with the sponsorship program at the Massachusetts third-mile for 2024. Their sponsorship will help make the Labor Day Thrill Show, set for Saturday, August 31, one of the best shows and fireworks displays yet. The show will include a MEGA Fireworks conclusion — lighting up the night sky in southern New England at Seekonk. You will be able to feel the MEGA boom at the Action Track of the East! At MEGA, they believe cleaner communities are stronger communities — that is why MEGA works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep your spaces sanitary and spotless. Offering dumpsters, business disposal assistance and helping countless residential community members, MEGA is the perfect company, with nearly 40 years of work to keep communities clean. "We're thrilled to be partnering with Seekonk Speedway again for such a major show like the Labor Day Thrill Show," Rosalia Velis, Operations Specialist with MEGA Disposal, said. "There is nothing quite like the Thrill of crashing and smashing along with some awesome fireworks that will create a boom in the sky at the end of the summer. We hope fans buy their tickets now and mark this race down on their calendar for a great night out with the family." The Labor Day Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, August 31. Tickets are available now online at SeekonkSpeedway.com for a show that will include Spectator Drags, Crazy Figure 8 Races, Car & Truck Enduro races, Car & Truck Enduro Drags and a Powder Puff race, all beginning at 5 p.m. Seekonk Speedway will be back on the track in the present time for the second race of the Fast Friday season on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150 and NASCAR Saturday divisions on Saturday, June 1. Tickets for all track events are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com.
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SPECIAL CEREMONY HONORING BUGSY STEVENS TO KICK-OFF THE NIGHT AT 5:30PM SEEKONK, Mass. — For the sixth time this season, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set for competition on Saturday night - this time right here in Massachusetts. The Tour invades the Action Track of the East on Saturday, June 1, as they continue their 16-event championship battle with the J&R Precast 150. It’s the first and only stop at Seekonk for the Tour in 2024. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour invades Seekonk for the J&R Precast 150 this Saturday, June 1. The show will begin with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and a special service for Carl “Bugsy” Stevens, a four-time Seekonk Speedway champion and also a historic NASCAR Modified champion, who passed away last week. Fans are encouraged to get to the track by 5 p.m. to make sure they do not miss the special ceremony. The J&R Precast 150 is proudly presented by local business J&R Precast. J&R Precast is a family-run precast concrete business that began operations in the late 1950s. Located in Berkley, they are proud to be a fourth generation business. Over the years, J&R Precast has grown consistently through a dedication to quality and a relentless commitment to customer service. As a result of this commitment to their customers, they are Southern New England’s premier precaster. The Tour heads into Seekonk with all drivers chasing Ron Silk in the standings. Silk has three victories in the first five Whelen Modified Tour events of the season at New Smyrna, Thompson and Riverhead. Other winners this season include three-time series champion Justin Bonsignore (Richmond) and Jake Johnson (Monadnock). Jake is familiar with Seekonk Speedway fans as a multiple-time champion in the Fast Friday Legends Cars division and feature winner in the Pro Stocks and Late Models, who has now gone Modified racing. Silk, Bonsignore and Johnson are just three of the contenders for Saturday night’s 150-lap affair. Defending event winner Matt Hirschman will also be in the field - always a threat to win. He dominated last year’s race, leading all 150 laps en route to the win. Two-time Seekonk Tour winner Doug Coby, who is also a Seekonk winner in Tour-Type Modified (non-NASCAR sanctioned) and Midget action, will also be in the field. Coby will drive the No. 44 for Tinio Racing, looking for his first win with that bunch. Fans should also keep an eye on names like Craig Lutz and Patrick Emerling, who enter the race fourth and fifth in the Whelen Modified Tour point standings. Rising star Austin Beers, Kyle Bonsignore, Trevor Catalano, Tyler Rypkema and Tommy Catalano are also expected to be contenders. In 11 previous NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races at Seekonk, 10 different drivers have been to Victory Lane. Will another new winner be added this time around? Also on the card, Seekonk’s Late Models open the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series with a 50-lap feature, while both the Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman and Chaz Auto Body Sport Trucks will run 25 laps. Tickets for the show are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. Seekonk will also be in action on Friday, May 31, for the second race of the Fast Friday season at 7 p.m.
Seekonk Speedway is saddened to share the news that legendary short-track New England racer Carl “Bugsy” Stevens has passed away. The four-time Seekonk Speedway champion will be missed by all in the community. Driving his first race in 1957, Bugsy was born for auto racing. He rolled into the mid-1960s teaming with legendary car owner Lenny Boehler to drive the historic No. 3 “Ole Blue” machine and they had immediate success — winning championships and countless races. Stevens won titles at Seekonk Speedway, Thompson Speedway, Stafford Motor Speedway and many other tracks in New England. Not only was Stevens a Modified standout, he also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series back in 1970 - competing in three events in that season, scoring a best finish of sixth in what is now the Coca-Cola 600. Bugsy was also a competitor on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour once the modern era started in 1985, competing in three years of competition and 45 starts with multiple top-five finishes. Stevens not only drove for Boehler, but also historic car owner Joe Brady, winning championships at Westboro Speedway and Seekonk. Perhaps even more important than his driving ability, Bugsy’s smile and personality made him a fan favorite. Stevens is a member of the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame (Class of 1998) and the Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame. One of Seekonk’s all-time most popular drivers, Bugsy won three NASCAR National Modified championships. If there was ever a driver that could capture the eyes and hearts of the youth, Bugsy was the one. The 2024 Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series kicks-off this Saturday night at the Action Track of the East. With qualifying racing beginning at 6 p.m., both the Sport Trucks and Pro Stocks will go for extra-distance races in their first of three events inside the Everett’s Triple Crown.
Also on Saturday, the track celebrates all those who currently serve in the military, and all those who have been lost in service, with the annual Military Night at Seekonk Speedway. All Military personnel both past and present who attend the races on Saturday night will receive complimentary admission in the grandstands. Qualifying races begin at 6 p.m. and feature action will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online today at SeekonkSpeedway.com. In the two highlight races of the night, the Chaz Auto Body Sport Trucks will run 35 laps and the Pro Stocks will ned the night with 60 circuits. The Late Models are also back for race two of their season, set for 30 laps, while the Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman will be on track for 25 laps of their own. In the Sport Trucks, Rick Martin made an early statement on opening night, picking up the victory. As the reigning champion of the division for the last two years, Martin hasn’t lost a step over the winter - but has some stout competition coming behind him. Darryl Church and Mike Duarte showed impressive speed in race one, joining Martin on the podium. Look out for Jake Vanada, Amy Arsenault, DJ Thibeault, Mike Cavallaro and others in their Triple Crown opener. The Pro Stock field chased Colbey Fournier for much of the opening race of the season. Although he won the 40-lap race to kick-off the year, he was closely challenged by Bobby Pelland, Vinnie Arrenegado and others over the distance. Arrenegado, a two-time and defending Seekonk Late Model champion, was impressive in his Pro Stock debut, and what better way for him to break into Victory Lane than the first Triple Crown event? Names like Dick Benoit, Mark Jenison, Dylan Estrella and others are ready to do battle for 60 laps on Saturday night. Richie Murray dominated the second half of the opening race of the Late Model season, besting names like Chase Belcher, Arrenegado and Connor Souza to score the win in race one. He will be back to challenge others to try and make it two in a row - but additional names like Luke Lebrun, Charlie Rose and Mark Jenison will do everything they can to park their own car in Victory Lane after 30 laps. The Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman division had a wild lap one, and a finish that saw part-time competitor Josh Hedges pick up the win. Former Fast Friday driver Tyler Almeida posted his best career finish in the opener - a second - while Jeremy Lambert made his Sportsman debut worth it, finishing on the podium. Looking to rebound, defending champion Steve Axon and 2023 dominator Adam Petty will both be coming back from the lap one wreck lookin to pounce. NASCAR Saturday grandstand gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for advanced ticket holders and 5 p.m. for those who purchase tickets at the track on race day. The pit area opens at 2 p.m. for race teams and practice begins at 4 p.m. Fans can purchase their tickets or pit passes online now at SeekonkSpeedway.com. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit our website or visit us on social media for the latest news. After round one of the NASCAR season on Saturday, May 11, Dick Benoit has been named the first winner of the Mack’s Pizza Move of the Night award! This award, in recognition of slicing through the field, gives the driver who had the most impressive run through the pack each NASCAR night a special award for their accomplishments. He will be able to enjoy some original pizza slices at Mack’s Original Pizza, just up the street from Seekonk Speedway! You can already taste the melted cheese of fresh out of the oven, homemade pizza. Stop-in and dine with them or order online and enjoy Mack’s on the go! Visit Mack’s online at macksoriginalpizza.com (http://macksoriginalpizza.com)
. “DAI DOES THAT” SEEKONK, Mass. — DAI Restore, located in Coventry, Rhode Island, is extremely excited to continue their partnership with Seekonk Speedway as part of the track sponsorship program for the 2024 season. As a full service, 24/7, emergency service disaster restoration company, DAI Restore specializes in commercial and residential restoration. They offer services for water mitigation, fire and smoke damage, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, Trauma & biohazard disinfecting cleaning services and more. Are you ready for a job change? “When Disaster’s at your Door… Call DAI Restore.” You can join their team, as they are now hiring skilled technicians and Reconstruction laborers. You can apply on their website: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ad6aed80/to7Hr9GmMkST4QUyvKf2Sw?u=http://www.daillc.com/ or visit them on Facebook at @DAI_LLC. They are a family-owned company! "When Things Go Awry… CALL DAI” “We are proud to be back with seekonk Speedway with a sponsorship package we know will be beneficial for both us at the track,” S'andra Gervasio of DAI Restore, said. “I have fond memories as a child, going to Seekonk Speedway with my family — my cousins, aunts, and uncles. We want to share the fun times with our DAI family and the owners take pride in acknowledging and giving back to our hard working employees. We look forward to having a night with our employees at the track during the summer." “When you need Mitigation Done, DAI is #1!" Seekonk Speedway will open the 2024 NASCAR season on Saturday, May 11, with a full card of racing including the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman, Sport Trucks, and Spectator Drags. For tickets and more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. June 1 Race Now Named J&R Precast 150 SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce that longtime local business, J&R Precast, located in Berkley, Massachusetts, has been signed as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event on Saturday, June 1. The June stop for NASCAR’s oldest touring series will mark their sixth race of the 2024 season, as the series heads for the halfway point of their 16-race schedule. NASCAR’s top Modified competitors will do battle for 150 laps around the Action Track of the East. A full card of local racing - including the Sportsman, Sport Trucks and Late Models - are also on the schedule for June 1. Tickets for the race are available now online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. Grandstand gates will open prior to that at 4 p.m. The racing card will begin at 5:30 p.m. with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying. The qualifying racing for Seekonk divisions will follow at 6 p.m., followed by Seekonk feature racing and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150 to conclude the night, estimated for 8 p.m. J&R Precast is a family-run precast concrete business that began operations in the late 1950s. Located in Berkley, they are proud to be a 4th generation business. Over the years, J&R Precast has grown consistently through a dedication to quality and a relentless commitment to customer service. As a result of this commitment to their customers, they are Southern New England's premier precaster. J&R Precast provides quality precast concrete products including Redi-Rock retaining walls, gravity walls, and reinforced walls. They manufacture commercial and residential precast products for use in drainage, septic, stormwater, transportation, and other precast product applications. They even offer the opportunity to work with you on a custom project, if you give them a call. For more information, visit jrprecast.com or call 508-822-3311. “I’ve been part of the Seekonk Speedway local racing community for many, many years,” Bob Katon Jr., President and CEO of J&R Precast, said. “I was a car owner with Dick Houlihan and we won a lot of races, and I’ve also owned a car on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for many years and supported many other teams in racing. Our business is proud to stand with Seekonk on such a major race like the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150 on June 1. We’re excited to have some of our employees there and enjoy a night at the Action Track of the East.” J&R Precast will have many invited guests in the turn one Hospitality Pavilion for the night on June 1. “Seekonk Speedway is proud to partner with J&R Precast for a major event like this,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development at the track, said. “The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is NASCAR’s oldest touring series for a reason. These high-horsepower machines pound the ground and put on a great show for our dedicated race fans. We’re happy to have Bob and his team at J&R Precast joining us in a partnership to showcase the Whelen Modified Tour to our great fans on June 1.” Seekonk Speedway’s 2024 season includes events on Friday, Saturday and even some Sunday’s. Fans can purchase tickets online atSeekonkSpeedway.com, where you can also find the full season schedule. Fans are encouraged to visit the track on social media for the latest news and information surrounding the third-mile. SEEKONK, Mass. – The offseason is in the rear-view mirror — and hopefully — the troubles with Mother Nature are as well. Seekonk Speedway will try again to open the 2024 NASCAR season this Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at the Action Track of the East. The NASCAR divisions will hit the track for the first time this season for short-track racing. The Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks will all open their quest towards the season-long championship battle that will end in September. The Spectator Drags will also join the card to open their 2024 campaign to start the show. Race fans can purchase tickets for Saturday’s NASCAR event online today at SeekonkSpeedway.com, which will allow them to skip the line on race day. Race fans who purchased tickets for Opening Day originally, scheduled for May 5, will be able to use those tickets this weekend. This also goes for competitors and race teams who already had pit passes. In order to be eligible to use the grandstand tickets or pit pass, they must be provided at the gate on race day. Saturday’s schedule includes the pits opening at 2 p.m., while the grandstands open at 4:30p.m for advanced ticket holders ( 5 pm for day of event ticket sales). The first competition of the season will include Pro Stock time trials at 5 p.m. and the green flag for heat races at 6 p.m. Defending two-time Pro Stock champion Mark Jenison leads the charge into the opening 40-lap race of the season, closely followed by names like Bobby Pelland III, defending Late Model champion Vinnie Arrenegado, who is moving up to Pro Stocks, and Colbey Fournier. Look out for Mike Brightman, Kenny Spencer and others in the first 40-lap race of the season. The Late Model campaign kicks-off Saturday with multiple-time 2023 winner Jacob “Rowdy” Burns, Jenison, Chase Belcher, Brittany Campbell and many more chasing the checkered flag. Pro Stock regular and former Late Model champion Bobby Pelland III will also compete in the Late Models in the Vanasse family #11 machine. Defending Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman champion Steve Axon looks to open the Sportsman season in Victory Lane. He will be racing against the most consistent driver from 2023, Adam Pettey, Colby Lambert, Tyler Almeida, Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia, Doug Benoit, Josh Hedges and others. Seven-time Seekonk Speedway champion Rick Martin will open the Chaz Auto Body Sport Truck season in their 25-lap race looking to pounce. Look out for Jake Vanada, Darryl Church, Amy Arsenault, Brittany Campbell, Mike Duarte, Mike Cavallaro, DJ Thibeault and others in their main event. Pro Stock time trials, beginning at 5 p.m., are a yearly tradition that helps set the starting lineup for qualifying heats. All other divisions will have a blind draw to line up their qualifying races. To find information regarding upcoming events at Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media. On the website, visit the race day info page for event schedules, rosters and more. Fans can also visit the website to purchase tickets for all 2024 Seekonk Speedway events today. SEEKONK, Mass. – The offseason is in the rear-view mirror. Seekonk Speedway will open the 2024 season this Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, with two days of exciting events at the Action Track of the East. Saturday, the annual Classic Car Show returns in the track front parking lot, showcasing tons of different cars, and the annual Burnout Drags at 1 p.m. Saturday also includes the final tune-up for NASCAR divisions from 12-4 p.m. before Sunday’s season-opener. Sunday, at 12 p.m., the NASCAR divisions hit the track for the first time this season for short-track racing. The Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman and Sport Trucks will all open their quest towards the season-long championship battle that will end in September. Race fans can purchase tickets for Sunday’s NASCAR event online today at SeekonkSpeedway.com, which will allow them to skip the line on race day. Tickets for Saturday for fans are free – including the Burnout Drags on the track at 1 p.m. and NASCAR practice viewing in the grandstands. The fee for each car looking to enter the show is $10 per car and judging opens at 10 a.m. “It’s been a long offseason but we’re happy to swing the gates open and get 2024 underway this weekend,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development for Seekonk Speedway, said. “Between Saturday and Sunday, race fans will get a little bit of everything this weekend at the Action Track of the East. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone pack the stands.” On the NASCAR side, Sunday includes the pits opening at 8 a.m., while the grandstands open at 10:30 am. The defending two-time Pro Stock champion Mark Jenison leads the charge into the opening 40-lap race of the season, closely followed by names like Bobby Pelland III, defending Late Model champion Vinnie Arrenegado, who is moving up to Pro Stocks, and Colbey Fournier. Look out for Mike Brightman, defending Rookie of the Year Mike Rotondo, and others. The Late Model season begins with Arrenegado doing double-duty, looking to win the opening 30-lap event. He will be joined by multiple-time 2023 winner Jacob “Rowdy” Burns, Jenison, Chase Belcher, Richie Murray and many more. The other competitor doing double-duty to kick-off the season will be Bobby Pelland III, also competing in the Late Models. Defending Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman champion Steve Axon looks to open the Sportsman season in Victory Lane. He will be racing against the most consistent driver from 2023, Adam Pettey, Colby Lambert, Tyler Almeida, Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia, Doug Benoit, Josh Hedges and others. Seven-time Seekonk Speedway champion Rick Martin will open the Chaz Auto Body Sport Truck season in their 25-lap race looking to pounce. Look out for Jake Vanada, Darryl Church, Amy Arsenault, Brittany Campbell, Mike Duarte, Mike Cavallaro, DJ Thibeault and others in their main event. Saturday’s schedule includes gates opening for the car show at 8 a.m., with the cost $10 per car who wish to enter, but all others are free. Judging will begin for awards at 10 a.m. and cars will need to be parked by 11 a.m. NASCAR pits open at 9 a.m. and practice on the track will roll from 12-4 p.m. The Burnout Drags will commence at 1 p.m. on track. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Cruisin Bruce, while the track concessions will be open for food and beverage. Sunday, pits open at 8 a.m. and practice begins at 10 a.m. The grandstands will open at 10:30 am., with Pro Stock time trials at 11 a.m., while heat races begin at 12 p.m. The Sport Trucks will be the first feature for 25 laps, while the Late Models will run 30, Sportsman 25 and Pro Stocks 40. To find information regarding upcoming events at Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media. On the website, visit the race day info page for event schedules, rosters and more. Fans can also visit the website to purchase tickets for all 2024 Seekonk Speedway events today. Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce the addition of Rhode Island Truck Center to the Speedway sponsorship program for the 2024 racing season. Seekonk Speedway continues to partner with local businesses to keep the Action Track of the East one of the top short-tracks in the country and continue to evolve for race fans, competitors and all involved with the track community.
Rhode Island Truck Center is near the Seekonk Speedway in Riverside, Rhode Island. Located at 155 Amaral Street, the Dealership has a Full Line of New Freightliner, New Isuzu, and slightly Used Trucks for sale. The Service Department is Factory Certified for Detroit, Cummins, and Caterpillar powered trucks to be repaired, and is a State and DOT inspection station. If you just need parts, the Parts Department is fully stocked and ready to get you back on the road. "At Rhode Island Truck Center, our customers come first," Joe Travers with Rhode Island Truck Center said. "We are New England's leader for New and Used Commercial Truck Sales. Our employees are factory trained with an emphasis on getting you back on the road. If it's one truck or an entire fleet, your business depends on having your trucks operating properly. Our Team of professionals can work with you in developing a truck solution that works best for you. Rhode Island Truck Center is your total truck Sales, Service and Parts solution. Contact us online at RhodeIslandTruckCenter.com or give us a call at 401-409-8660" “Seekonk Speedway is proud to partner with another local business like Rhode Island Truck Center,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development at the track, said. “It’s a great time for the weather to warm up and fans to get outside and enjoy some local, fan-friendly entertainment at Seekonk Speedway. Opening day is right around the corner!” Seekonk Speedway’s 2024 season will open with NASCAR Opening Day on Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. for the Pro Stocks, Late Models, Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Sportsman and Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks. One day earlier, the Classic Car Show returns on Saturday, May 4, including Burnout Drags on track at 1 p.m. and NASCAR Test & Tune from 12-4 p.m. Tickets for all Seekonk Speedway events are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. |
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