 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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 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. — Just three NASCAR Saturday events remain before the field is set for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup at Seekonk Speedway. All four NASCAR Advance Auto Parts divisions will compete in three feature events before the field of six is set in each division. In the Pro Stocks, the field appears rather set. But in all three other divisions, it’s going to go right down to the wire. NASCAR Saturday battles before the cutoff: August 10, 17 and 24. Remember - the top-six drivers in each division at the end of the August 24 event will advance to the playoffs. Also, don’t forget, the driver who leads the standings at the end of the regular season earns three bonus points towards the playoffs and will automatically lead everyone by three. The Pro Stock battle sees Mike Brightman in fifth with 239 and Colbey Fournier in sixth with 232. The gap between Fournier and the next closest contender, Jeramee Lillie, is 26 points. Dick Benoit is behind Lillie, but is 33 points behind. If Brightman and Fournier can put together three solid weeks, the field should be set. Bobby Pelland, Vinnie Arrenegado, Mark Jenison, Dylan Estrella, Mike Brightman and Colbey Fournier currently hold the six playoff spots. In the battle for the regular season top points holder, Pelland leads Arrenegado by 19 points.
The Late Model chase is a bit closer with three races to go. Charlie Rose leads Jacob Burns by 10 points for the lead in the division, with Luke Lebrun only 21 back in third. The fun begins from fourth on back. Chase Belcher with 297 points, Richie Murray with 295 points and Mark Jenison with 292 are the current drivers in fourth through sixth. Jenison, a former champion, holds the final spot by just 14 points over Connor Souza. Andrew Gomes, a Rookie of the Year contender, is about 40 points out. Can Souza find his way in, and if he does, who ends up out?
In the Helger’s Sportsman, Colby Lambert has a comfortable lead - almost a full race - over the rest of the field. Adam Pettey and Josh Hedges are close in the battle for second. The top three should feel extremely comfortable going for the playoff run. In fourth, Tyler Almeida has 264, while Scott Serydynski in fifth has 262. Holding the final spot right now is Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia with 252 points, coming off a three-wide showdown that earned him his first win in over 10 years last time out. Just outside the cut, Jeremy Lambert is nine points back, while Doug Benoit is just 16 out and Randy Moretti just 25 back. The Helger’s Sportsman may have one of the wildest conclusions to the regular season of all Seekonk divisions.
The top five drivers in the Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks are feeling rather comfortable themselves heading for the stretch run. Mike Duarte (333 points), Rick Martin (323), Amy Arsenault (310), Tim Bolger (308) and Jake Vanada (307) are all inside the top-five. Vanada’s gap back to sixth-place Mike Cavallaro is 25 points. Cavallaro on the other hand only leads Darryl Church by 7 points, DJ Thibeault by 8 points and Tom Scully III by 25 points. The Sport Truck battle will also go down to the stretch run. The other battle to watch here is the battle for the lead and the bonus points, with Duarte only 10 points ahead of Martin.
Seekonk Speedway returns to NASCAR Saturday racing with the finale of the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series on Saturday, August 10, 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. — This weekend at Seekonk Speedway will be a major one for race fans to follow - a can’t miss two days at the third-mile! The Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series will conclude in all nine Seekonk divisions, meaning there is plenty of excitement to watch at the Action Track of the East. Both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday divisions will race in the prestigious Triple Crown finale events - with extra laps in all divisions except the Bandolero’s. Racing on Fast Friday begins at 7 p.m., while NASCAR Saturday goes green at 6 p.m. The winner of the Triple Crown championship for 2024 in each division will be the highest finishing driver of the four eligible in that specific feature event. On top of Triple Crown action, drivers not in the Triple Crown finale will be racing for the checkered flag and the race trophy.  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? Will someone else not in the Tripe Crown steal the race win itself, like David Darling, Dick Benoit or Mike Brightman? The Pro Stock feature is set for 60 laps this week. 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. Names like Jenison, Richie Murray and most recent winner Charlie Rose will also look to score the feature win, along with others. 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. 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? 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 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  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 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 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. — 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. — Amy Arsenault was back on top on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. Driving the No. 9 in the Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks, Arsenault got to the front quickly in the 25-lap feature, passing Tom Scully III for the top spot. From there, she held off a hard charge from Mike Duarte to score her first feature win of the season. Arsenault’s victory was part of a race that went without a caution flag. Duarte finished second, another strong run to his consistent season. Radical Rick Martin followed in third, while DJ Thibeault and Scully finished the top-five. Mike Cavallaro, Darryl Church, Tim Bolger Jr., Jake Vanada and Lenny Guy rounded out the top-10. The Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Trucks will be back on the track on Saturday, August 10, for the finale of the Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. SEEKONK, Mass. — As the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions hit the end of July this weekend at Seekonk Speedway, only four races remain before the field is set for the Sunoco Drive For The Cup. In fact, for the Pro Stocks, who are off this weekend, only three races remain before deciding the field. New for 2024, the Sunoco Drive For The Cup Playoffs only include the top-six drivers in each division in the championship standings at the end of August. The Chaz’s Sport Trucks, Helger’s Sportsman and Late Models have four scheduled events before the field is set. One of them will be knocked off for them this Saturday night. The Chaz’s Auto Body Sport Truck battle has Mike Cavallaro ahead of Darryl Church by just six points at the cutline. Only nine points back in eighth is DJ Thibeault, while Marissa Morgan is just 16 points back in ninth. Rounding out the top-10, Tom Scully III is only 26 points behind. Drivers earn two points per position in feature racing and 5-4-3-2-1 from first to fifth in qualifying heats. With still a chunk of races to go, deciding the final spot appears it will go right down to the wire.
In the Late Models, Richie Murray’s win last week jumped him back into safe ground in fourth, but not by much. Murray has 255 points, while Chase Belcher has 253 and Mark Jenison, holding the final spot, has 249. Just outside, Connor Souza is 21 points back. Bobby Pelland III is 24 points back himself in eighth. It looks like between these drivers, the final spots will be filled. Who makes up ground this week?
The Helger’s Sportsman race is also rather tight between positions five through nine. Tyler Almeida had a rough week last week, but with 225 points, is still in fifth. Doug Benoit currently holds the final spot with 219. Behind him, it’s super tight. Randy Moretti is just 14 points out, while Jeremy Lambert is just 15 back. Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia in ninth is only 18 points out. As the Sportsman continue to showcase some of the best racing in New England, three and even four-wide, this one is definitely going to the wire.
Off this week, the Pro Stock battle looks a little bit more clear. Colbey Fournier currently sits in the final spot, 26 points ahead of the cutline. Behind him, Jeramee Lillie will have some work to do if he wants to charge in. Dick Benoit, a one-time feature winner this season, is also 33 points out. Is the Pro Stock field already set or will someone surprise us?
The Sportsman, Trucks and Late Models will join the Pro All Star Series Bay State Summer Classic 150 for another night at the Action Track of the East on Saturday, July 27. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest 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. For more information, visit the track online at SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow on social media for the latest news and updates.   SEEKONK, Mass. — After a long 75 laps in the American Racer Pro Stock special, Dave Darling was back on top in the Pro Stocks on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. The driver of the No. 52, seemingly a master of extra-distance events, methodically worked his way to the front, held on during a mid-race jingle, then drove away for victory in the special event. The eight-time Pro Stock champion may only be running part-time, but he’s found his way back to the front often again in 2024. Bobby Pelland III continued his success on the season, posting a strong second-place finish. They say consistency is king and Pelland has been a prime example of that this season. They were joined by Mark Jenison on the podium, as the two-time Pro Stock champion grabbed a third-place finish in the marathon event. Behind them, Kevin Casper worked his way up through the field from outside the top-10 and grabbed a fourth-place finish, while Chris Gomes earned a top-five finish in the division for the first time in his career, finishing fifth. Rick Martin, Theodore Urquart, Jeramee Lillie, Billy Joerres and Ken Lavallee finished the top-10. The Pro Stocks will be off next Saturday, July 27, as the Pro All Star Series comes to town. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.  SEEKONK, Mass. — For the third time in his Late Model career, Richie Murray was celebrating in Victory Lane on Saturday night at Seekonk Speedway. Murray started 5th in the 30-lap main event, but quickly worked his way to the front. He passed Chase Belcher for the lead on a restart inside the first 10 laps then held off Charlie Rose in the middle of the race. He drove away in the final laps to score his second Late Model win of the season at the Action Track of the East. Rose finished in second, another strong run for the veteran in the No. 91. He held off a hard charge from Jacob “Rowdy” Burns in the final laps. Burns was right behind him at the finish in third. Chase Belcher and Brittany Campbell finished fourth and fifth. Mark Jenison, Luke Lebrun, Bobby Pelland, Tyler Lallier and Allen Coates rounded out the top-10. The Late Models will be back on the track on Saturday, July 27, as the Pro All Star Series comes to town. 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