<![CDATA[Star Speedway - The Place To Race - News]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:23:07 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[WITKUM, MELVIN, OSBORNE, LAFAYETTE, MICHAUD SCORE EARLY SEASON WINS AT STAR SPEEDWAY]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.starspeedwaynh.com/news/witkum-melvin-osborne-lafayette-michaud-score-early-season-wins-at-star-speedway
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With rain sweeping through the area on Saturday, last weekend's Star Speedway racing program was rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. It was the Bob Webber Sr. / Jim Martel Memorial race for the Armor Tech Coatings 350 Supermodifieds. Also on track Sunday were the Outlaw Late Models, Slingshots, Six Shooters, and Cruisers.

Ed Witkum Jr. came out of the gate strong, as he outran the last two Star Speedway 350 Supermodified track champions in route to the Bob Webber Sr. / Jim Martel Memorial feature win. Jeffrey Battle Jr. crossed the line in the second position, with Bobby Timmons III rounding off the opening week's podium with a third place finish. The event was 47-laps, paying $1,947 to win, with countless bonus awards also distributed.
In Outlaw Late Model action it was veteran Bobby Melvin Jr. taking home opening day checkers in the division's first main event of 2026. Second position went to Bobby Cabral, with Randy Cole next to the stripe finishing out the event in the third spot.

The Bumpy’s Slingshots saw former track champion Gage Osborne take down an early season win in the division's feature race. Cali Osbourne beat out another former track champion in Joey Fraser to claim second, while Fraser finished out the race in third.

Mike Lafayette bested the field and took home the victory in Six Shooter action Sunday afternoon. In the Cruiser feature event it was Jake Michaud taking down the win. Second position went to Thomas Harton, with Traver Michaud rounding off the podium with a third place finish.
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Star Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday, May 9, with a special event headlined by the Pro All Stars Series (150 laps), the American-Canadian Tour (150 laps), PASS Modifieds and New England Supermodified Series. For more information on all 2026 Star Speedway events, visit StarSpeedwayNH.com and follow the track on social media.
]]><![CDATA[BOB WEBBER SR/JIM MARTEL MEMORIAL FOR ARMOR TECH COATINGS 350 SUPERMODIFIEDS ON TAP WITH MUCH MORE SATURDAY AT STAR SPEEDWAY]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:24 GMThttps://www.starspeedwaynh.com/news/bob-webber-srjim-martel-memorial-for-armor-tech-coatings-350-supermodifieds-on-tap-with-much-more-saturday-at-star-speedway
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Saturday night racing returns to Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire, this weekend, with five divisions of action on the card beginning at 5 p.m.

The Armor Tech Coatings 350 Supermodifieds will begin their season with a special 47-lap race honoring both Bob Webber Sr., and Jim Martel. This event is worth $1,947 to win plus multiple bonus awards.

Also on track for the first time in 2026 will be the Bumpy’s Slingshots, Outlaw Late Models and Six Shooters. The Crown Vic Cruisers will also be on hand once again, after beginning their season at last Saturday's Bunny Brawl.

Saturday's opening day schedule will begin with a car show running from 10am-1pm. Admission to the car show is free for all!

Pit gates will then open up at 2:30 p.m. for members using the PitPay app and 2:45 p.m. for others, with pit admission being $40 for non members and $32.50 for members paying with PitPay app. Grandstands will open up at 3 p.m., with admission being $18 for adults, $14 for Seniors and for ages 11-15, $10 Military (must have ID), and those 10 and under are free with a paid adult.  Practice is set to begin at 3:30 p.m., with the first green flag set to wave at 5 p.m. Heat racing will be on track first, features will follow.

For more information on upcoming events this season at Star Speedway, please visit us on Facebook, or at the track website StarspeedwayNH.com.
]]><![CDATA[STOKE SHOES NAMED Official Footwear Partner of Star Speedway]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.starspeedwaynh.com/news/stoke-shoes-named-official-footwear-partner-of-star-speedway
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Built for 65 million American men with wide feet, STOKE brings its comfort-first design into grassroots motorsports through a partnership with Star Speedway.

Georges Mills, N.H. – STOKE Shoes – the breakthrough wide-fit performance sneaker brand – today unveils a new partnership with Star Speedway, becoming the track’s Official Footwear Partner for the upcoming racing season.

The partnership connects STOKE Shoes with one of the Northeast’s established short track racing venues, known for its weekly racing program and long-standing participation from drivers, teams, officials, and fans across grassroots motorsports. Star Speedway’s divisions include 350 Supermodifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, and Trucks, along with touring events held throughout the season.

Built around the needs of people who spend long hours on their feet, STOKE Shoes was developed to address wide-fit comfort, breathability, and all-day support – design principles that show up for the demands of track operations, pit environments, and race-day logistics.

As part of the partnership, Star Speedway officials and safety crew members will be fitted with STOKE Shoes footwear for comfort, width, and durability during long days trackside. The “STOKE Safety Crew” will be present at race events throughout the season, supporting track operations during race days and caution periods.

In addition to track operations support, STOKE Shoes will also be featured on the Bobby Webber Racing Tour Type Modified No. 19, a New England-based short track racing team that competes in Modified and Super Late Model divisions across the region. The No. 19 car competes regularly at Star Speedway and other regional short track events.

For fans, STOKE Shoes will also activate initiatives during the 2026 season, including promotional giveaways and exclusive event-based offers at Star Speedway. These activations are designed to connect the brand directly with motorsport fans and participants across the season.

“This is STOKE in its element,” said Rick Blackshaw, Co-Founder of STOKE Shoes. “Long days, real intensity, and people on their feet from start to finish. We make wide-fit shoes for exactly that kind of environment, so teaming up with Star Speedway was an easy decision for us.”

The partnership will officially launch at Star Speedway’s upcoming events and will continue throughout the 2026 racing season.

“Partnering with STOKE Shoes brings added support to the people who make race days possible here at Star Speedway,” said Tim Webber at Star Speedway. “From officials to safety crew, our operations depend on long hours on their feet, and this collaboration helps enhance comfort and functionality across our race-day team. It reflects the reality of a full day at the track – for both those working the event and those experiencing it from the stands.”

Founded in 2025, STOKE Shoes is a performance‑lifestyle brand redefining how men experience fit with sneakers that feel like they were made for feet that do stuff. From workdays to weekends, STOKE is built for the 65 million men in America with wide feet – the real feet in the real world.
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Available online now at www.stokeshoes.com and at select retail partners nationwide, including Scheels, Murdoch’s, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Rack Room Shoes, Shoe Department, Shoe Sensation, Runnings, Sun & Ski, North 40, specialty independent stores, and more.
]]><![CDATA[BALDWIN, DAVIS, CARMAN, TURCOTTE, DONNELLY & FLANNIGAN ALL WINNERS AT STAR SPEEDWAY'S BUNNY BRAWL]]>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.starspeedwaynh.com/news/baldwin-davis-carman-turcotte-donnelly-flannigan-all-winners-at-star-speedways-bunny-brawl
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Saturday afternoon, the 2026 Star Speedway season officially kicked off with the annual Spring Bunny Brawl. This year, five of Star Speedway’s divisions were on the card, along with the traditional Enduro action.

The Woody's Auto Street Stocks started off their season and veteran George Baldwin topped a strong field on his way to victory. The second position went to Kris Watson, while Andrew Gillis completed the podium following post-race inspection. The Woody’s Street Stock 50-lap, $1,000 to win special was sponsored by MV Concrete Pumping and MacRae Vinyl Siding, stepping up to make the event possible.

Zach Davis started off his season on a strong note, out racing the competition in the Cruiser main event. The first round of the MLM Fast 40 Series was a huge hit, with a large car count of over 20 taking the green flag to open the year. Jake Michaud was next across the line in the runner up spot, with Chris Curtis finishing in third when checkers flew.

In the Bumpy's Auto Dwarf division, it was Ryan Carman taking down the first win at Star in 2026. Tom Harwood was the second-place finisher, with Andrew Harmon rounding out the top three. The Mighty Trucks were also on track and Ryan Turcotte took home the first feature win of the year. Mathew Hurteau crossed the stripe in the second position, while Jackson Izzett finished in the third position.

Patrick Donnelly had the fastest Beer Wagon in the town of Epping on Saturday, as he took home his first win of the season. Adam Perkins was second, with Justin Muise rounding out the podium in the third spot.
E.J. Flannigan bested all comers and took home top honors in the 2026 Star Speedway Spring Bunny Brawl Enduro.

The event also included an Easter Egg Hunt for children, continuing a long-standing tradition of Star Speedway making sure the children are on the frontlines of the Star Speedway fun.

Star Speedway will return to racing action on Saturday, May 2, with the running of the Bob Webber Sr / Jim Martel Memorial 47 for the Armor Tech Coatings 350 Supers, along with the Bumpy’s Slingshots, Outlaw Late Models, Six Shooters and Platinum Towing Crown Vic Cruisers. For the full schedule for Saturday, and all future events during the 2026 season, visit StarSpeedwayNH.com and follow the track on Facebook.
]]><![CDATA[STAR SPEEDWAY TO KICK OFF 2026 WITH BUNNY BRAWL]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.starspeedwaynh.com/news/star-speedway-to-kick-off-2026-with-bunny-brawl
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EPPING, N.H. -- The weather is warming and spring is in the air, this weekend Star Speedway will return to action with the annual Bunny Brawl. This year the Woody's Auto Street Stocks, Cruisers, Bumpy's Dwarf Cars, Platinum Towing Beer Wagons, and Mighty Trucks will all kick off their season at the Bunny Brawl. Also on the card is the traditional Bunny Brawl V6/V8 Enduro, and 4 cylinder Enduro, along with an Easter Egg Hunt for children.

The Woody's Auto Street Stocks will be racing a furious 50 lap race sponsored by MV Concrete Pumping and MacRae Vinyl Siding. The Cruisers will be on track for a MLM Diagnostic Services (MLM) Fast 40 lap main event, with the Bumpy's Dwarfs, and Mighty Trucks racing 25 lap main events and the Beer Wagons racing for 20 laps. Enduro racing is scheduled for 50 laps for both the V6/V8, and 4 cylinder classes.

Pit gates for Saturday's action will open up at 1:30pm for Star members, and 1:45pm for all others. Pit admission will be $32.50 for members on pit pay, and $40 for all others. Practice is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m., followed by a drivers meeting at 3:40pm. General admission gates will open up at 3:30pm.

The infield Easter Egg Hunt will start at the start-finish line at 3:45pm. General admission will be $15 for adults, $12 for Sr/Jr, $10 for military with ID, and kids 11 and under are free. On track action will begin at 4pm with heat racing.
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For more information on upcoming events this season at Star Speedway, please visit us on Facebook, or at the track website StarspeedwayNH.com.
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