It took two weekends and several rain delays, but the Icebreaker Weekend finally concluded last Saturday at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway Motorsports Park.
In the end it was a familiar last name that took home the $10,000 prize for winning the Outlaw Modified Open 125-lapper. Mike Christopher Jr. used a fast pit stop to come out with the lead and spoil the party for Jon McKennedy, who had led most of the race. Christopher, nephew of the late legend Ted Christopher, pulled away to score the win and the money. McKennedy had to settle for second. Eric Goodale, Anthony Nocella and Bobby Santos III rounded out the top five.
The next event on Thompson’s oval track will be June 15.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., begins its season this weekend with the Northeast Classic. Practice for the event takes place today with a number of feature events slated for tomorrow.
The weekend is highlighted by the Pro All-Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models, the American Canadian Tour and the Modified Racing Series. Those three divisions will compete in 50-lap features. Also on track will be the Northeast Mini Stock Tour, Exit Realty Pro Trucks and R&R Open Street Stocks.
Grandstands open at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for kids age 7-12 and free for kids 6 and under.
Tomorrow is Registration Day at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, N.H. Any team that has yet to register a car number for the 2022 season may do so. According to the track’s Facebook page, “The speedway office will be open to accept registration and to process NASCAR Licenses, Reserved Pit Parking and Season Passes. There will be no tire sales.”
The office will also be open to accept applications for Infield Crew, Concession Cook and Concession Counter Crew. If you are interested but cannot make it tomorrow, please call the speedway’s office at 603-239-4067.
The speedway is located at 840 Keene Road, on Route 10.
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