Another week, and another set of notes for you. These will be done the same day the links are put up on the site this time, as I refuse to wait until the last minute.
+ More semi-sponsorship news: Your safety trucks will once again be provided by Family Ford of Enfield.
+ The weekend of the 28-30 is the Frank Maratta Auto Show at the Connecticut Expo Center. Keith Rocco's SK Modified will be on display throughout the weekend. On Saturday night, there's going to be a Stafford Speedway autograph session featuring some of the drivers. The session will be from 6-7pm.
+ And this is also part one of what I believe is a 12-part feature on the Champions for Charities drivers. The first driver to be profiled is Keith Rocco. His charity is the Connecticut chapter of the Make-a-Wish foundation. His goal is to raise $8,500 and make one kid's wish come true.
After my hiatus since May, I've decided on a new lease on life. I've re-emerged from the dark layers of hell with a new location for all things VFT1.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 22, 2010
Another News Post
So much news coming out of the Stafford newswire over the course of the last few weeks! Since the last entry I posted last night, a few more stories were released. Here's what we have.
Don't miss the 51st annual Frank Maratta Auto Show at the CT Expo Center, February 5-7. Stafford will have a booth featuring Jim Peterson's Late Model. And as a bonus, there will be a huge autograph session on Saturday night (6-7pm) with pretty much a dozen drivers from a couple divisions.
In driver news, Adam Skowyra is moving up to the SK Modified division for 2010.
In sponsor news, TSI Harley Davidson is renewing their sponsorship for the Memorial Day WMT race. It's still going to be a 125-lap event.
Only 92 days and change until the Spring Sizzler gets here...
Don't miss the 51st annual Frank Maratta Auto Show at the CT Expo Center, February 5-7. Stafford will have a booth featuring Jim Peterson's Late Model. And as a bonus, there will be a huge autograph session on Saturday night (6-7pm) with pretty much a dozen drivers from a couple divisions.
In driver news, Adam Skowyra is moving up to the SK Modified division for 2010.
In sponsor news, TSI Harley Davidson is renewing their sponsorship for the Memorial Day WMT race. It's still going to be a 125-lap event.
Only 92 days and change until the Spring Sizzler gets here...
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Speedway EXPO Pictorial
Here are some of the pictures I took while I was at Speedway EXPO today. Yes, they're more Stafford-centric, with a looksee into the future.
Keith Rocco's SK Modified.
Ted Christopher's SK Modified.
Norm Sears's Limited Late Model.
Jay Goff's SK Light.
The #92 Late Model. Currently on Stafford's site, the driver is TBA.
The Late Model that Ted Christopher will be driving for a few races this season.
Okay, so this was from the Lime Rock Park display. But this was cool looking.Thursday, February 26, 2009
SMS Display Info for Speedway EXPO
With Speedway EXPO set for this weekend at the Big E fairgrounds (West Springfield), Stafford announced which cars were going to be on display for the three-day event.
A total of six cars will bet set up for show spectators.
SK Modifieds: Ted Christopher, Keith Rocco
Late Models: Dillon Moltz
SK Lights: Jay Goff
Limited Late Models: Bill Davis, Norm Sears
They'll also have all of the necessary schedules and forms available, and officials will be there to answer questions regarding rules for the '09 season.
Times for the show are as follows.
Friday: 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday: 10am -- 9pm
Sunday: 10am -- 5pm
A total of six cars will bet set up for show spectators.
SK Modifieds: Ted Christopher, Keith Rocco
Late Models: Dillon Moltz
SK Lights: Jay Goff
Limited Late Models: Bill Davis, Norm Sears
They'll also have all of the necessary schedules and forms available, and officials will be there to answer questions regarding rules for the '09 season.
Times for the show are as follows.
Friday: 5pm -- 9pm
Saturday: 10am -- 9pm
Sunday: 10am -- 5pm
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Post-Groundhog Day News
Some form of sickness kicked my arse last week. Feeling a bit better this week (and month), I'm giving myself a clean bill of health. On that note, two pieces of news to sink your teeth into as we're subjected to six more weeks of winter -- shadow or not...
+ The Memorial Day weekend event with the Whelen Modified Tour will not be losing its sponsor this year. TSI Harley Davidson has renewed its sponsorship with Stafford. For three years between 2005 and 2007, they sponsored a Camping World East Series race; last year, they tagged their name to the May WMT race (which, if you can remember, was run after hours because of a little rain squall).
+ In Rookie of the Year news, the Late Model division gains another open wheeled graduate. From the SK Light fields of '07 and '08, Alan Provost is moving on up to the land of the fendered machines. He will be joining a bright cast of characters as a contestant for the Late Model Rookie of the Year crown in '09. This will be Provost's first season of racing something that does not have open wheels. His racing resume includes Mod Lights at Whip City and go-karts.
Not really a piece of news, but something of interest for racing show fans: Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle Show is this weekend. If you're looking for a preview of what you might expect to see at some of the short tracks around here, head over to the CT Expo Center in Hartford. Don't know if I'm going to this one. It's still hockey season, and I'm juggling around a schedule this weekend that doesn't look all that busy this. Who knows? This blogger could show up.
Only 81 days and change until the Spring Sizzler rolls around, and I'm positive that there'll be more news rolling around in the future. Stay tuned.
+ The Memorial Day weekend event with the Whelen Modified Tour will not be losing its sponsor this year. TSI Harley Davidson has renewed its sponsorship with Stafford. For three years between 2005 and 2007, they sponsored a Camping World East Series race; last year, they tagged their name to the May WMT race (which, if you can remember, was run after hours because of a little rain squall).
+ In Rookie of the Year news, the Late Model division gains another open wheeled graduate. From the SK Light fields of '07 and '08, Alan Provost is moving on up to the land of the fendered machines. He will be joining a bright cast of characters as a contestant for the Late Model Rookie of the Year crown in '09. This will be Provost's first season of racing something that does not have open wheels. His racing resume includes Mod Lights at Whip City and go-karts.
Not really a piece of news, but something of interest for racing show fans: Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle Show is this weekend. If you're looking for a preview of what you might expect to see at some of the short tracks around here, head over to the CT Expo Center in Hartford. Don't know if I'm going to this one. It's still hockey season, and I'm juggling around a schedule this weekend that doesn't look all that busy this. Who knows? This blogger could show up.
Only 81 days and change until the Spring Sizzler rolls around, and I'm positive that there'll be more news rolling around in the future. Stay tuned.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Speedway Expo...
Just letting you guys know that Speedway Expo at the Big E fairgrounds starts up tonight and runs through the weekend, ending on Sunday. It is not going to be held in the same building as last year. It will be in the Mallary Complex... Down at the gate 9A entrance -- the dome-shaped top. The weekend kicks off at 5pm. Tickets are $15 per adult at the gate; adults being classified as anyone over the age of 12.
Nothing major in terms of an entry, I know. But it's something so I don't go a month without an entry. I'll try to make something longer in March, or I'll make a few somethings up along the way. But anyway... If you decide to head up that way this weekend, have a fun time.
Nothing major in terms of an entry, I know. But it's something so I don't go a month without an entry. I'll try to make something longer in March, or I'll make a few somethings up along the way. But anyway... If you decide to head up that way this weekend, have a fun time.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Horsepower is Where the Cows, Sheep, and Pigs Are
Well, the 2008 Speedway Expo is going to be coming quicker than you may think. It takes place on February 29 -- March 2 of next year, but the location of the event is not where you'd expect it to be. In past years, they've used two (maybe even three) buildings of the Eastern States Exposition and the practice facility of the New England Patriots. Next year, however, they're still going to be at the Big E fairgrounds.
We're going to the Mallary Complex! (Yes. For those of you who are familiar with the building, it's where the cows, sheep, and pigs are during the fair. It also houses agility dogs for the final few days. All in all, thirteen different building changes in a little over two weeks.)
According to an article from The Chrome Horn, the change was made because it's got "room for everything". And when I mean "everything", I really mean everything. There's 130,000 square feet total in the two sections of the building, where the seminars and the autograph sessions are going to be held. I think it's going to be easier getting the cars in and out of the building as well... If the aisles can fit people and people walking cows back and forth from judging, the building can fit people and horsepower there as well.
For more information, please make your way over to speedwayexpo.com.
We're going to the Mallary Complex! (Yes. For those of you who are familiar with the building, it's where the cows, sheep, and pigs are during the fair. It also houses agility dogs for the final few days. All in all, thirteen different building changes in a little over two weeks.)
According to an article from The Chrome Horn, the change was made because it's got "room for everything". And when I mean "everything", I really mean everything. There's 130,000 square feet total in the two sections of the building, where the seminars and the autograph sessions are going to be held. I think it's going to be easier getting the cars in and out of the building as well... If the aisles can fit people and people walking cows back and forth from judging, the building can fit people and horsepower there as well.
For more information, please make your way over to speedwayexpo.com.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Speedway Expo This Weekend
After an elongated absence from the blog, I would like to take this time to tell you that this weekend is the first annual Speedway Expo at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds (home of the Big E) tomorrow through Sunday. Stafford will be having a few cars at their booth this season, including Shelly Perry, Corey Hutchings (who'll be driving the #90 Late Model), Mike Sweeney, Kevin Gambacorta, and the Dave Secore-owned #8 machine.
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