Archive for October 14th, 2007

It’ll take bad luck to stop Gordon now

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

With two straight wins and a growing lead in the Chase standings, Jeff Gordon looks more than ready to win his fifth title, Lee Spencer says.

Santos wins Modified race at Thompson

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

THOMPSON, Conn. – “Old Blue” is finally back in Victory Lane at Thompson International Speedway.
        Driving the legendary No. 3 machine, Franklin native  Bobby Santos III checked out on the field with 20 laps remaining to win his first-career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race today.
        Starting outside the …

Gordon continues march toward 5th Cup title

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 13:  Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 13, 2007 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)No. 24 driver has 68-point lead after win at Lowe’s Motor Speedway

Santos has early Modified lead at Big T

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

Thompson, Conn. — Franklin native Bobby Santos III is currently the leader in today’s NASCAR Whelen Modified event at Thompson International Speedway.

Driving the No. 3 car, Santos, a development driver at Bill Davis Racing, started outside the pole and immediately shot past pole sitter, Anthony Ferrante Jr.

If Santos can hold …

Northeastern Midget event underway at Big T

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

THOMPSON, Conn. — The Northeastern Midget Association 25-lap event is underway at Thompson International Speedway this afternoon.

Randy Cabral dominated the race and Ben Seitz, who hails from Cape Cod, won his fourth NEMA title today. Greg Stoher finished second.

Pro Stock and Late Model features finished at Big T

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

THOMPSON, Conn. — Jeff Connors of Ellington, Conn., won today’s 30-lap Pro Stock event and Ron Levesque Jr. of Tiverton, R.I., won the 25-lap Late Model event, that was marred by cautions.

The Sunoco SK Modified race was won by Jimmy Blewett of Howell, N.J. Blewett will also compete in this …

Greetings from Thompson International Speedway

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

THOMPSON, Conn. — The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is the main event at the XtraMart World Series of Racing at Thompson International Speedway today.

Although Donny Lia has already clinched the title, this is the finale of the 2007 Modified season and shouldn’t be missed. The last time the Tour raced …

‘Gentleman Jarrett’ from the beginning

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

Even before Dale Jarrett won his NASCAR Cup championship, he was a true gentleman of the sport, says Steve Byrnes.

The Hot Pass: Gordon nearing fifth title

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

The title Chase may only be halfway done, but nobody’s catching Jeff Gordon after Charlotte, Lee Spencer says in The Hot Pass.

Photos: Charlotte weekend

Posted by on October 14th, 2007

From crashes to a fire breathing monster, Lowe’s Motor Speedway had it all. Check out the best images from this weekend’s races.