Pavement Tour News

WILLIAMSON, NY – The 65th season of stock car racing action at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the track’s rich history. Six events and two practice nights will give teams from throughout the region an opportunity to compete in …

THOMPSON, CT – Justin Bonsignore has become the modern day master of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The Holtsville, New York, driver scored his fifth straight NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win at Thompson on Sunday afternoon in the Icebreaker 150. The victory allowed Bonsignore to become the first driver in the history …

BUFFALO, NY – Wilwood Engineering has joined the Race of Champions as contingency partner for the 2019 season. Wilwood is one of the most recognized names in the industry. Wilwood will present asphalt modified, asphalt sportsman, late model and dirt 602 sportsman series 5th place feature winner with a $50 …

WILLIAMSON, NY – The 30th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series will now take place at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., on Friday, July 26, 2019. It is the first time the race will not be held at Lancaster (N.Y.) …

By KYLE SOUZA After two stops down south to open the season, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to New England to help kick-off Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park’s new season this weekend. The 45th annual Icebreaker will take place over the course of three days — and is headlined by …

SOUTH BOSTON, VA – The defending Sunoco Rookie of the Year wants to win. After posting the second fastest lap in the morning practice session at South Boston Speedway, Tommy Catalano scored his first career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Mayhew Tools Dominator pole award in qualifying. The Ontario, New York, …

OSWEGO, NY – Supermodified veteran Mark Sammut will display the Sammut Racing No. 78 ISMA Supermodified at this weekend’s Speed & Custom Car Show in London, Ontario. Sammut, a seven-time winner with ISMA including last season at Lancaster Speedway, will have his race car on hand for both days of …

OSWEGO, NY – The International Supermodified Association is prepared to offer an update concerning the status of its event scheduled for New York’s Lancaster Speedway on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Due to the prospective sale of the track which has yet to ensue, ISMA’s Board of Directors recently elected to …

BUFFALO, NY – Harry Macy’s name is synonymous with TQ Midget racing throughout the region and his passion for the division was contagious. Macy owned, drove, officiated and promoted TQ Midget racing throughout his 84-years of life. Throughout his racing career he was one of the most recognized ambassador’s the …

NORTH EAST, PA – The schedule for the September 26, 27 and 28 Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania has been set. The schedule includes the running of the 69th Annual “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of …

OSWEGO, NY – Owner Howie Lane and Lane Racing are busy in preparation for yet another race season which again calls for full support of ISMA’s schedule, albeit with what will be a little bit different of a feel for the No. 97 team in 2019. This year, Tim Jedrzejek, …

By KYLE SOUZA Though they are just six races in, the combination between Jimmy Blewett and Gershow Motorsports seems to be paying dividends for both sides. Blewett, a veteran of racing on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, teamed with the Gershow team over the offseason. Joe Bertuccio — another modified …

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Doug Coby’s quest for a sixth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship couldn’t have started off much better. After two years of struggling at Myrtle Beach Speedway, Coby make those scuffles distant memories on Saturday, rolling to his 25th career Whelen Modified Tour win and first at …

OSWEGO, NY – Radical Race Gear has committed to continued support of the International Supermodified Association for the 2019 season. Based in Greensboro, NC, Radical Race Gear offers everything a racer needs from race suits, helmets, shoes, gloves, restraints, gear, crew shirts, and other accessories. Radical will again be supplying shirts for …

ELMA, NY – Race of Champions management is taking the first step in releasing its 2019 racing “up-to-the-minute” schedules with the publication of a races scheduled for the Race of Champions family of series. The schedule gives fans an opportunity to visit to premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These …

SYRAUCSE, NY – Several Race of Champions Series Champions competitors will have their cars on display during the weekend at the 33rd Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo which takes place at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 9 and Sunday, March 10. The Race of Champions will have Mike Leaty’s …

By KYLE SOUZA DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Mike Ivins Photo) – Five months after Justin Bonsignore clinched his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, his title defense is set to commence. Bonsignore leads a stout group of drivers into the 35th season of Whelen Modified Tour action — but he’s far …

OSWEGO, NY – In addition to displaying the Jason Simmons Racing No. 98T in the ISMA booth at this weekend’s Motorsports Expo, last year’s ISMA Supermodified rookie of the year Tyler Thompson will also partake in TQ Midget action as part of the inaugural Syracuse Indoor Auto Race. Held inside …

BUFFALO, NY – In 2019 TQ Midget competitors from around the Northeast will have an opportunity to compete in three unique events at two of the Northeast’s top-facilities. Each race will pay a minimum of $500-to-win while giving the competitors an opportunity to earn a Race of Champions championship. When …

OSWEGO, NY – ISMA’s presence at area Motorsports Expos continues to grow for next weekend as the Morton Motorsports No. 70 is now set to be displayed at the Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo in Ontario. Driven the past two seasons by former series champion Dave McKnight, the …