It’s getting down to the time we have all been waiting for. The fields are almost set for September’s Sunoco Drive For The Cup for all divisions, both on Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday. With just three races remaining for both nights, it’s going to get wild to decide who is in, and who is out.
On Fast Friday, most of the divisions have a tight battle to see who will advance. Let’s take a deeper look heading into the August 11 events at Seekonk Speedway. ————-- BANDOLERO BANDITS The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit field has five contenders inside the top-five who feel safe heading for the final three weeks. In both Bandolero divisions, only six drivers will make it. Nick Uhrig Jr., Sam Macedo, Parker Davis, Mike Hanafin and Mason Silva are going to advance to the playoffs as long as they show up to the track for the next three weeks. Behind them, Ryder Aguiar currently holds the final spot over Carl Satterlund Jr. by 46 points. With drivers earning two points per position, and the field weekly around 10 or less cars in the Bandits, it looks like Satterlund’s chances of making it are slim. Anything can happen, but it’s likely going to be Uhrig, Macedo, Davis, Hanafin, Silva and Aguiar battling for the championship in September. ————-- BANDOLERO OUTLAWS Yet another feature win for Ryan Vanasse Jr. in the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaws all but guarantees him as the favorite heading into September’s playoff format. With Collin Vanasse, Bryson Robidoux, Brent Robidoux and Andrew Gomes following him in positions two through five, these drivers seem to be in good shape. Gomes holds an advantage of nearly 40 points ahead of the cutline. Expect these five to be locked in. Zachary Keith jumped over Dylan Calabro after last week's 15-lap feature, now leading in the final spot by six points. Calabro hasn’t shown the consistency he will need to beat Keith straight out on the track, but that doesn’t mean something can’t change. With racing tight on the track, and two points per position, these drivers are now separated by just three spots going to the final three races. RJ Murphy is next up in eighth, but is over 40 points out of sixth, and will likely need someone in front of him to really struggle to get his way into the battle. ————-- SPORT 4S Jarrod Freitas has three feature wins and will be all but locked into the Sport 4 playoffs as long as he takes the green this Friday night. Crystal Murray, the defending champion, and Henry Lavallee are second and third, along with Richie Johnson in fourth. These four drivers are in great shape to advance. Taylor Bowser is in fifth, rather comfortable, 26 points ahead. Her consistency so far this season shows that she should be good when it comes to the cutline, but you never know. From sixth on back, the races are on. Daniel Hayes and Christine Cavallaro are tied in sixth and seventh, with Mikey LeFort coming off another win last week and now in the final spot, eighth. Just outside, it’s tough to say what’s going to happen. Justin Leduc is ninth and has shown quite the speed in the last few weeks, with a win and multiple podium finishes. He’s now just 22 points back of LeFort for the final spot. However, it’s likely if Leduc is going to get in, he’s going to have to jump over Cavallaro or Hayes to do it. LeFort has been fast enough to get in with multiple wins and should do enough to get in. Hayes and Cavallaro are consistent in their finishes but if Leduc has three more podiums going into the end of August, he could get in. Look out - this one is going to be tight. If you’re a betting person, put your money on LeFort staying in and Leduc finding his way in. But, anything can happen on the track - that’s why we race! 6 Daniel Hayes - 320 points 7 Christine Cavallaro - 320 points 8 Mikey LeFort - 318 points 9 Justin Leduc - 296 points PURE STOCKS You can all but lock Scott Cestodio, Ethan Souza and Danny Massa into the playoffs in the Helger’s Pure Stocks. The lowest of them, Massa in third, is 80 points up on the cutline and very comfortable. Sam Lincoln is fourth, and currently 48 points up. Mike Henriques is 36 ahead in fifth, while Jared Cordeira leads over the cutline by 30 points in the sixth position. With the way their seasons have gone and three races left, all six of these drivers should advance. But, we will see if the bad luck gremlins hit any of them. In seventh spot is Timmy Ouellette, a one-time feature winner who also probably feels rather comfortable. He leads by 24 points over Greg Perry for the final spot. Perry, a former champion, scored his first win of the season last time out. He’s jumped into eighth and leads by 16 points now for the final spot over Don Courtemanche. Josh Badach fell further back last week in ninth and is likely out of contention. Perry v.s Courtemanche looks like the battle going down the stretch. Perry seems to have found his groove lately, but can Courtemanche make a late push to get back in the top-eight? 7 Tim Ouellette - 332 points 8 Greg Perry - 308 points 9 Don Courtemanche - 292 points LEGENDS CARS The story in the Legends Cars looks to be all but sealed up for the top seven drivers. Jacob Burns, Isaiah Newcomb, Nicholaus Bulkeley, Richie Helger Jr., Mason Tessier, Brendan LaBelle and Josh Parsons currently hold the first seven events in the points standings and are more than comfortable. Parsons, in seventh, holds a lead of 44 points to the cutline. Chase Silvia currently leads for the final spot, over his dad, Jimmy “Pepe” Silvia by 28 points. Chase has been impressive in his first Legends Cars season with consistent runs in and around the top-10. After a nasty wreck last week, he didn’t lose a ton of points, which is a good sign for him. Kevin Davis has snuck into the 10th spot and is 36 points back in the battle for the final spot. Is a three-week stretch enough for Davis to crawl his way into it? Only time will tell. 8 Chase Silvia - 272 points 9 Jimmy Silvia - 244 points 10 Kevin Davis - 236 points All five Fast Friday divisions return to the track on Friday, August 11 for another round of racing. Racing begins at 7 p.m. each and every Friday night, there are only seven remaining for the 2023 season. 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. — The heat of the summer is here and Seekonk Speedway is ready to celebrate with a triple header of racing this weekend, August 11-13. Friday, the Fast Friday Series returns to the track, while NASCAR Saturday is back on track on Saturday and Sunday, the second and final Monster Truck show of the season invades Seekonk Speedway. Tickets for all three days are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com and are cheaper online than they will be at the gates on race day. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead to save money and skip the long lines on the day of the races. Friday night, the Fast Friday Series heats up with the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit and Outlaws, Sport 4’s, Helger’s Pure Stocks and Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars all on track. With just three regular season races remaining until the Sunoco Drive For The Cup playoff field is set, all divisions have drivers trying to hold off others for the final spot. In the last few Friday’s, racing has been hot on the track with exciting action in the Bandolero’s showcasing winners like Ryan Vanasse Jr., Collin Vanasse, Parker Davis and Sam Macedo. In the Sport 4’s, it’s been a season of winning for Mikey LeFort and Jarrod Freitas, but names like Crystal Murray have also won and been consistent each week. In the Pure Stocks, last week it was Greg Perry returning to Victory Lane for the first time this year, cementing himself in the playoff race, although at the bottom of the top eight. Is he showing he will be a threat to win the title and come on strong late in the summer? And in the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars, Isaiah Newcomb seems to be on a mid-season tear with multiple wins in a row. Is he now the favorite heading into the Drive For The Cup? Or will these upcoming three weeks impact who will be contenders? Saturday includes two Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series finales, for the Pro Stocks and the Late Models. The Pro Stock final four includes David Darling, who won both of the first two, Dylan Estrella, Bobby Pelland and Dick Benoit. In the Late Models, Luke LeBrun, Charlie Rose, Mark Jenison and Jacob Burns will battle for the crown. Although everyone knows Dave Darling is the Pro Stock favorite, Estrella has two wins this year, Pelland has been fast and Benoit has been a welcomed surprise at the front of the field. In the Late Models, LeBrun and Burns have shown their dominance at times, while Jenison, the defending champion, has been quiet, and Rose has one feature win. Both of these extra-distance events, set for 45 laps for the Late Models and 60 for the Pro Stocks, will be exciting to watch. Also in action on Saturday night are the Helger’s Sportsman and the Chaz Auto Body Sport Trucks. Like all other Seekonk divisions, they are closing in on the playoff battle in September. Right now, both divisions have a driver sitting in eighth less than 20 points ahead of those behind. The Sportsman and Trucks will both run for 25 laps this week. The Sunday edition of Monster Truck Madness will include Trucks like Stinger Unleashed, Storm Damage, Hurricane Force, Crushstation, LumberJack and Virginia Giant. For the second time this season, the rumble and roar of the major Monster Trucks invades the Action Track of the East! This show also includes the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags, always exciting for the fans. Fast Friday racing begins at 7 p.m., NASCAR Saturday action begins at 6 p.m., and Monster Truck racing begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Fast Friday tickets are $10 for adults in advance or $13 at the gates on race day. NASCAR Saturday tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the gates. Sunday Monster Truck tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gates. Sunday’s Monster Truck show is also $15 at the gates for youth ages 6-12 and kids five and under are free. The summer is heating up as the Speedway rolls into the final few weeks of racing before the playoffs and our 2023 champions are crowned. Don’t miss it! For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and information. Public Service Announcement: Protect Yourself from Ticket Scams for Seekonk Speedway Events!8/8/2023 ![]() Attention, racing enthusiasts and Seekonk Speedway fans! We want to ensure that your experience at the Seekonk Speedway events is nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, there have been reports of ticket scams and unauthorized reselling of tickets for Seekonk Speedway events. We're here to help you navigate this potential pitfall and enjoy your racing experience without any hitches. 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By following these guidelines, you'll help ensure that your Seekonk Speedway experience is memorable for all the right reasons. Don't let scammers put a damper on your excitement – make your ticket purchase from SeekonkSpeedway.com or Showare, and enjoy the thrill of the races without worry. Remember, Seekonk Speedway values your safety and enjoyment. We're dedicated to providing you with authentic, secure, and legitimate ticket options. Thank you for supporting Seekonk Speedway events, and we look forward to seeing you at the races! For more information and to purchase your official Seekonk Speedway tickets, please visit SeekonkSpeedway.com or access the authorized ticketing platform Showare. 🏁 Let's rev up the excitement and leave ticket scams in the dust! 🏁 ![]() SEEKONK, Mass. — With a fast car, Isaiah Newcomb was in the right place, at the right time, on Friday night in the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars. Newcomb used a move in the final two laps to grab the lead away from two contenders who were racing for the top spot, then drove his fastest lap on the final lap to roll to another win. Nicholaus Bulkeley and Brendan LaBelle battled hard for the lead in the end, but a little bit of contact sent both of them up the track, and Newcomb right by. Bulkelely and LaBelle didn’t lose much, though - they were able to finish second and third after 25 laps. Josh Parsons and Mason Tessier finished fourth and fifth. They were followed to the finish line by Kevin Davis, Cole Robie, Richie Helger Jr., Jacob Burns and Corey Martin. The Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars will be back on the track on Friday, August 11 for another 25-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. ![]() SEEKONK, Mass. — The first half of the season definitely wasn’t what former Seekonk Speedway Pure Stock champion Greg Perry was looking for, but he seems to have turned the ship in the right direction. Perry picked up his first win of the season Friday night in the Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks, jumping out front early, passing Sam Lincoln for the lead. From there, Perry had to hold off the challenges of many behind him on multiple restarts, but he just wasn’t going to be denied. He was followed to the line at the finish by Nick Brightman and Scott Cestodio. Jared Cordeira and Sam Lincoln also were in the top-five at the finish of 25 laps. Mike Henriques, Danny Massa, Ethan Souza, Don Courtemanche and Timmy Ouellette completed the top-10. The Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks will be back on the track on Friday, August 11 for another 25-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. ![]() SEEKONK, Mass. — It came down to the final laps in Friday’s Sport 4 feature at Seekonk Speedway, but it was two former champions battling it out for the feature win. Mikey LeFort and Crystal Murray raced nose-to-tail for the final five laps, with Murray trying her best to find a way around for the top spot. In the end, LeFort had the car in a good spot to get the job done. He picked up his third win of the season driving the No. 13, with Murray a close second at the finish. Justin Leduc finished in the third spot, another podium for him, while Richie Johnson and Jarrod Freitas weren’t far behind, finishing fourth and fifth. Henry Lavallee, Taylor Bowser, Jacob Budznya, Sam Mattera and Christine Cavallaro were the rest of the top-10 finishers. The Sport 4’s will be back on the track on Friday, August 11 for another 25-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.comand follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. ![]() SEEKONK, Mass. — There is no doubt it has been a stellar year for Ryan Vanasse Jr. so far at Seekonk Speedway in 2023. On Friday, he pocketed yet another win in the Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaw division, but this one didn’t come easy. Vanasse had to hold off the charges of Ben Moribito and Andrew Gomes over the final laps to take the win in the 15-lap feature. The middle portion of the race had multiple yellows, and Moribito and Vanasse swapped the lead back and forth a few times. Once Vanasse got out front the final time, he wasn’t to be denied. He would take the win over Andrew Gomes and Moribito, who joined him on the podium at the finish. Zachary Keith was fourth and Bryson Robidoux followed to complete the top-five. They were followed by Collin Vanasse, RJ Murphy, Brent Robidoux, Abbie Badejo and Dylan Calabro. The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Outlaws will be back on the track on Friday, August 11 for another 15-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. ![]() SEEKONK, Mass. — It had been a while since Parker Davis had parked in Seekonk Speedway Victory Lane, but he was able to get back to the top on Friday night. In the 15-lap Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandit feature, Davis held off a late charge from Nick Uhrig Jr. to win his third race of the season - but his first since week two, after grabbing the first two of the year. When Davis took the white flag out front, Uhrig closed in and took the bottom lane entering turn one. The two drivers went side-by-side for the final lap, with Davis edging out across the line at the finish by inches. Sam Macedo charged to the third spot, where he would finish, with Mason Silva and Mike Hanafin finishing off the top-five. Behind them, Ryder Aguiar, Carl Satterlund Jr. and Alya Martin finished the field. The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandits will be back on the track on Friday, August 11 for another 15-lap feature. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates. ![]() Coming up over the next few weekends at Seekonk Speedway, the Massachusetts third-mile will crown the 2023 Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown Series champions. Normally on the same weekend for both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday, the final events for each division have been split on Saturday due to Mother Nature impacting racing earlier this season. The Triple Crown finales for all nine of Seekonk’s divisions will take place between August 12 and August 19. On Saturday, August 12 the Pro Stocks and the Late Models will run their final events. On Friday, August 18, both Bandolero divisions, the Sport 4’s, Pure Stocks and Legends Cars will crown their champions. On Saturday, August 19, the Sportsman and Sport Trucks crown their champions. The Everett’s Auto Parts Triple Crown “chase” style format pins four drivers against each other in the finale to decide who will be champion. The highest finishing of the four in the final feature will win the Everett’s Triple Crown. “The Triple Crown Series tradition has been rolling at Seekonk Speedway for many years,” Ed St. Germain, Director of Business Development for Seekonk Speedway, said. “It gives our drivers and our fans a mid-season championship to look out for. Big thanks to Everett’s Auto Parts, Roy and their entire team for their continued support of this series.” Below are the finalists for all nine of Seekonk’s divisions heading into the Everett’s Triple Crown round three. Pro Stocks David Darling Dylan Estrella Bobby Pelland Dick Benoit Late Models Luke Lebrun Charlie Rose Mark Jenison Jacob Burns Sportsman Steve Axon Randy Moretti Chad Baxter Colby Lambert Sport Truck Jake Vanada Brittany Campbell Mike Duarte Darryl Church Legends Brendon Labelle Isaiah Newcomb Josh Parsons Nicholaus Bulkeley Pure Stocks Scott Cestodio Mike Henriques Sam Lincoln Ethan Souza Sport Four Crystal Murray Mike Lefort Jarrod Freitas Henry Lavallee Outlaws Brent Robidoux Collin Vanasse Ryan Vanasse Jr Andrew Gomes Bandits Parker Davis Mike Hanafin Sam Macedo Nicholas Uhrig Jr Big Thanks to the team at Everetts Auto Parts for their support! Seekonk Speedway will kick-off the month of August in a big way this weekend - with two nights of action planned. On Friday, August 4, Fast Friday returns to the track for weekly racing as the championship battles continue to heat up heading into the playoffs. On Saturday, August 5, the Midsummer Thrill Show hits the track with the thrills and spills of Seekonk Speedway back on display for a full house of fans. Friday’s racing begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available online in advance for just $10 per person or $13 at the gates on race day. Thrill Show action begins at 5 p.m. and tickets are also available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com for this show. Fans who purchase in advance will pay $25 in advance for adults, $12 in advance for ages 6-12 and kids five and under and parking are free. Prices are a bit higher at the gates on race day. On Fast Friday, battles towards September’s Sunoco’s Drive For The Cup will continue to heat up this week. The Seekonk Grand Prix Bandolero Bandits and Outlaws will both be back on track, coming off events that saw a driver repeat as 2023 winner. Last week in the Bandits it was defending champion Sam Macedo on top, while Collin Vanasse added his second win of the year in the Outlaws. Will someone new become a first-time winner this week in Seekonk’s youngest divisions? The Sport 4 division also had someone repeat last week, as Jarrod Freitas rocketed to his third win of the season, leading the class. As he gets ready to chase the championship, can Freitas add yet another this week? Or can someone like Richie Johnson park his car in Victory Lane for the first time in his career after a podium last time out? The Helger’s South Coast Power Equipment Pure Stocks chased Scott Cestodio the first three weeks of the season, but then four different drivers went to Victory Lane. Last week, Cestodio was back on top for win number four. As August begins, multiple drivers like Sam Lincoln and Greg Perry have shown speed in recent weeks, but haven’t won yet this year. The Pure Stocks also include one of the closest Seekonk battles around the cutline to decide who will advance to the playoffs. And in the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends, Isaiah Newcomb was on top again last week in the No. 22. He’s closely been chased lately by names like Josh Parsons, Richie Helger Jr., Nicholaus Bulkeley, Jacob “Rowdy” Burns and more. Who will win Friday’s 25-lap race? On Saturday, the Midsummer Thrill show, in part with East Coast Towing and Recovery, will showcase the Great American Trailer Race. Known as one of the top events of the Seekonk Speedway season, the Trailer race is definitely one you will not want to miss. The event also includes the East Coast Towing & Recovery Spectator Drags, the Crazy Figure 8 division, the Car & Truck Enduro Races, Car & Truck Enduro Drags and the Powder Puff division. This event is one fans love every year and Saturday will be the perfect time to visit the Speedway as the summer heats up. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, and to purchase tickets for all remaining 2023 events, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com. 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