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Gary McDonald (racing Driver)
Gary McDonald (born September 24, 1957) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 26 for Sean McDonald. McDonald has also competed in series such as the Midwest Truck Series, the United States Super Trucks National Championship Series, and the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour. Motorsports results NASCAR ( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Whelen Modified Tour References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:McDonald, Gary Living people NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from New York (state) 1957 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronkonkoma, New York
Ronkonkoma ( ) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Islip, in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 18,955 at the time of the 2020 census. The Ronkonkoma post office has the ZIP Code 11779 and serves the CDP, plus parts of several other hamlets and CDPs adjacent to Ronkonkoma. The hamlet is also home to Long Island MacArthur Airport, which is owned and operated by the Town of Islip. The New York Air Route Traffic Control Center is located at the airport. History The name "Ronkonkoma" comes from the nearby Lake Ronkonkoma, which in turn comes from an Algonquian expression meaning "boundary fishing-lake", also earlier written as "Raconkumake" and "Raconkamuck." Since 1988, Ronkonkoma has been the end of electrification along the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line. The track between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma is known as the Ronkonkoma Branch. In 2017, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the groundbreaking of a new $6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is a oval Oval track racing#Short track, short track in Ridgeway, Virginia, United States, a community of Martinsville, Virginia. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1947, primarily events sanctioned by NASCAR. Martinsville Speedway is owned by NASCAR and led by track president Clay Campbell. Originally a dirt oval, Martinsville Speedway opened in September 1947 under the ownership of Virginia businessman H. Clay Earles, Henry Clay Earles. The facility quickly formed a relationship with NASCAR, with it hosting its first Cup Series races in 1949 and half interest of the track being purchased by the France family the year after. In 1955, the track was paved with Asphalt concrete, asphalt. After 21 years of constant repaves, the lower lanes of the track's corners were paved with concrete. Martinsville Speedway underwent major expansion starting in the 1990s, adding seating capacity and renovating other amenities. In 2004, the track wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterford Speedbowl
The New London-Waterford Speedbowl is a 1/3 mile asphalt oval race track located on CT 85 in Waterford, Connecticut, just off Interstate 395. It first opened for business on April 15, 1951, as "The New London-Waterford Speed Bowl", the track has been in continuous operation every season since it initially opened. It has continuously promoted Modified stock car racing as its featured division since its first year of operation. It also holds family-oriented events such as the Wild N' Wacky Wednesday Series, Friday Show & Go drag racing and several Sunday Spectacular events throughout the year. Glastonbury businessman Bruce Bemer, won the track property via foreclosure auction bid in October 2014 after several seasons of financial struggles under former owner Terry Eames. History Original ownership group The New London-Waterford Speedbowl opened on April 15, 1951, as a 1/3 mile crushed blue stone oval race track. Its ownership group, The New London-Waterford Speedbow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
The 2012 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the 28th season of the Whelen Modified Tour (WMT). It began with the Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 15. It ended with the Sunoco World Series 150 at Thompson again on October 14. Ron Silk entered the season as the defending Drivers' Champion. Doug Coby won the 2012 championship after 14 races, 11 points ahead of Ryan Preece. Schedule Source: ;Notes: Results and standings Races Drivers' championship ( key) ;Notes: *1 – Scored points towards the Whelen Southern Modified Tour. See also *2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series *2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series *2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series * 2012 ARCA Racing Series * 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East * 2012 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour *2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series The 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season was the sixth season of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series taking place in the summer of 2012. The season composed of twelve rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delaware Speedway
Delaware Speedway is a paved race track that is one of the oldest continuously operating tracks in Canada. It is located a few minutes west of London, Ontario northeast of Delaware, Ontario. It hosts stock car racing every Friday night during the summer. The track opened in 1952 as a dirt track that was paved in 1960. In August 1969, the track was expanded to a paved oval and continues today. Divisions The track hosts four different divisions as part of its home classes (Late Model, Super Stock, V8 Stock, Bone Stock). They also host the King of the Hill spectators races. Pro Late Model Pro Late Models are purpose-built race cars. They are the fastest weekly class at the speedway and drivers in the series make occasional trips to other speedways in the province for large special events or tour the province with the APC United Late Model Series. The signature event for the Pro Late Models is "The Great Canadian Race" held annually . Super Stock This class is made up of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
The 2011 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the 27th season of the Whelen Modified Tour (WMT). It began with the Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 10. It ended with the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson again on October 16. Bobby Santos III entered the season as the defending Drivers' Champion. Ron Silk won the 2011 championship after 16 races, 76 points ahead of Todd Szegedy. Schedule Source: ;Notes: Results and standings Races Drivers' championship ( key) ;Notes: *1 – Scored points towards the Whelen Southern Modified Tour. *2 – Chuck Steuer received championship points, despite the fact that the driver did not qualify for the race. See also *2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series *2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series *2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series * 2011 ARCA Racing Series * 2011 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour *2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series The 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season is the fift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monadnock Speedway
Monadnock Speedway is a paved oval race track in Winchester, New Hampshire. Located south of Keene, the track is nestled between New Hampshire Route 10 and the Ashuelot River. Monadnock's nickname is "Mad Dog" and has been used over the years in various promotions. The track hosts various races for regional touring series, including the Valenti Modified Racing Series, the Granite State Pro Stock Tour, the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) and NEMA Lites, and ISMA Supermodifieds. History The track has been in operation since 1971, when admission was $2.50 for adults and $0.50 for children. The track was built on the site of a former gravel pit by the first owner, Bill Brown, who later sold it to Bill Davis. Driver Ollie Silva was seriously injured and almost killed in a crash at the speedway on July 28, 1978, when his car left the track and crashed into a tree at nearly . In January 1984, the venue was purchased by former driver Larry Cirillo and his business partne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road racing venue located in Lakeville, Connecticut, United States, a hamlet in the town of Salisbury, Connecticut, Salisbury, in the state's northwest corner. Built in 1956, it is the nation's third oldest continuously operating road racing venue, behind Road America (1955) and Willow Springs International Motorsports Park (1953). The track was owned by Skip Barber from 1984 to April 2021, a former race car driver who started the Skip Barber Racing School in 1975. Now, it is owned by Lime Rock Group, LLC. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. History The Lime Rock track was originally conceived of in 1956 by Jim Vaill, who, along with John Fitch (racing driver), John Fitch and Calspan Corporation, Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, built the track utilizing state-of-the-art road and highway safety principles of the time. The first race, a mix of G-Production class and an MG class, was held on April 28, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
The 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the 26th season of the Whelen Modified Tour (WMT). It began with the Icebreaker 150 at Thompson International Speedway, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 11. It ended with the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson again on October 17. Donny Lia entered the season as the defending Drivers' Champion. Bobby Santos III won the 2010 championship after 14 races, 27 points ahead of Mike Stefanik. Schedule Source: ;Notes: Results and standings Races Drivers' championship (Template:NASCAR driver results legend, key) Bold - Pole position awarded by time. ''Italics'' - Pole position set by final practice results or rainout. * – Most laps led. ;Notes: *1 – Scored points towards the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, Whelen Southern Modified Tour. *2 – Tony Ferrante Jr., Tom Rogers Jr., Mike Christopher and Rick Gentes received championship points, despite the fact that the driver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontiac (automobile)
Pontiac, formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors. It was introduced in 1926 as a General Motors companion make program, companion make for GM's more expensive line of Oakland Motor Car Company, Oakland automobiles. Pontiac quickly overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent entirely by 1933, establishing its position as one of GM's dominant divisions. Sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by GM, Pontiac came to represent affordable, practical transportation emphasizing performance. The division’s name stems from the Odawa chieftain Pontiac (Odawa leader), Pontiac, who led an Pontiac's War, indigenous uprising from 1763 until 1766 around Detroit, Michigan. In the hierarchy of GM's five divisions, it slotted above Chevrolet but below Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac. Starting with the 1959 models, marketing was focused on selling the lifestyle that the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway (formerly known as the Bristol International Raceway from 1978 to 1996 and as the Bristol International Speedway from 1961 to 1978) is a oval Oval track racing#Short track, short track in Bristol, Tennessee. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1961, including NASCAR races, NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, NCAA FBS college football games, and sprint car races. The speedway has a capacity of 146,000 as of 2021. In addition to the main oval, the facility's complex also features a two-lane, long drag strip. Bristol Motor Speedway is currently owned by Speedway Motorsports, Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) with Jerry Caldwell serving as the track's general manager. On January 17, 1961, local Tennessean recreational conglomerate businessman Larry Carrier announced his intentions of building a racetrack in Bristol, expanding his recreational conglomerate within the Tri-Cities, Tennessee, area. The track was constructed with no m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
The 2009 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the 25th season of the Whelen Modified Tour (WMT). It began with the Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on April 5. It ended with the World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson again on October 25. Ted Christopher entered the season as the defending Drivers' Champion. Donny Lia won the 2009 championship after 13 races, 16 points ahead of Ryan Preece. Schedule Source: ;Notes: Results and standings Races Drivers' championship ( key) *1 – Scored points towards the Whelen Southern Modified Tour. *2 – Danny Knoll, Richie Pallai Jr. and Fred Vordermier received championship points, despite the fact that the driver did not qualify for the race. See also *2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series *2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series *2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series * 2009 NASCAR Camping World East Series * 2009 NASCAR Camping World West Series *2009 ARCA Re/Max Series * 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
