Barre, VT & Naples, ME — A pair of back-to-back Wednesday night races is ready to greet Southern New England race fans at Thompson Speedway starting this Wednesday, August 7. The Tripoint Showdown will once again feature the five track championship divisions that call the Thompson high banks home as one final test and tune before next week’s exciting program where they join both the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the New England Supermodified Series!

Thompson Speedway Starts Back-to-Back Wednesday Night Action with Tripoint Showdown on August 7th

Indiana State

Elko New Market, MN

The ARCA Racing Series had an extremely close finish on Saturday at Elko Speedway in Elko New Market, Minnesota. William Sawalich won the Shore Lunch 250 presented by Dutch Boy Paints by less than one second. Sawalich, driving the Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, won his home race by 0.011 seconds from second-place...

Sawalich wins at home track at Elko Speedway; photo finish with Lavar Scott

Hampton, VA

Like South Boston, Langley Speedway was also rained out as lingering thunderstorms put a halt to MGL Granite Race Night in Hampton, Virginia. The event would have been headlined by a 100 lap feature for the Late Model Stock division, which has a tremendous championship battle between Greg Edwards, Mark Wertz, Danny Edwards Jr. and Woody Howard.

Rain nixes Langley Speedway, 100 lap Late Model race

Officials with the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) decided and announced today an increased purse structure for the AZ Roofing SK Light Modifieds for the two Wednesday Night events in August. Starting this Wednesday, August 7 with the Tripoint Showdown program and again on Wednesday, August 14 alongside the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 150, the SK Light Modifieds will be fighting for $1,000 to win in their 25-lap features!

$1,000-to-win Increased Purses Added for AZ Roofing SK Lights at August Thompson Shows

Leading the field to green for The Shore Lunch 250 at Elko Speedway, William Sawalich was the favorite to win from the pole. The 17-year-old dominated every lap but one for the first half of the event, and the No. 18 Soundgear Toyota was cruising to a guaranteed victory in front of his hometown crowd.

William Sawalich Overcomes a Late Race Wreck To Win in Wild Finish at Elko Speedway

Virginia State

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Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Kyle Larson delivered a remarkable performance at the I-55 Raceway, racing from the 21st position to secure victory in the 30-lap feature. Despite a challenging start, Larson capitalized on restarts and traffic conditions, ultimately edging out James McFadden for the win by just 0.053 seconds. This victory adds to Larson's impressive resume, marking his 33rd career win with the World of Outlaws and solidifying his status as a top driver at the venue.

Kyle Larson’s Remarkable Victory: Rising from 21st to First at I-55 Speedway

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Nashville, TN

Jim Paschal (second from left) is a happy fellow in the winner’s circle with Ms. Fairgrounds Speedway, Carole Steele, Richard Petty, and Lee Petty. Paschal finished first and Petty took second in the 500-lap race. Lee owns both cars so it's obvious why everyone is happy here. Nashville, Tenn....

1962 – Jim Paschal Cops 500

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Bloomington, IN

Bloomington, Indiana (August 2, 2024)………Friday night’s round of the 37th annual NOS Energy Drink USAC Indiana Sprint Week Presented By Honest Abe Roofing at Bloomington Speedway was interrupted by showers that hit the 1/4-mile dirt oval just as the third heat race was lining up. Following...

Friday’s Bloomington USAC ISW Race Rained Out, Rescheduled for Sunday

Berlin, CT

A healthy field of competitors will invade Berlin Raceway Wednesday evening for the prestigious Battle at Berlin 250. Serving as Berlin’s third and final crown jewel event of 2024, the track is increasing the stakes for this year’s Battle at Berlin 250. A total purse of $125,000 is up for grabs, with the winning driver receiving $40,000, up $10,000 from the previous season.

Battle at Berlin: Entry list, schedule, live stream, more for 2024 race at Berlin Raceway

Bechtelsville, PA

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – With thunderstorms throughout the Berks County region during the afternoon, and more forecasted for race time during the evening hours, the planned racing events for Saturday, August 3 have been canceled for this week at Grandview Speedway. Following a miserable month of May, where the track...

THE STRING IS OVER – AFTER NINE STRAIGHT SATURDAY NIGHTS RAIN CAUSES CANCELATION OF GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACES ON SATURDAY NIGHT

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Michigan State

At the PDRA Northern Nationals at U.S. 131 Dragway, Michigan native Jackie Slone achieved his first national event victory in Pro Nitrous, triumphing over four-time champion Jim Halsey. John Camp and Chris Powers also celebrated significant wins in Pro Boost and Extreme Pro Stock, respectively. Slone's win was notable as he leveraged three consecutive holeshot advantages, culminating in a final with a reaction time of .003 against Halsey’s .090. Camp overcame mechanical issues to secure his victory with a pass of 3.641, while Powers edged out Steven Boone by .012 seconds.

Michigan Racers Jackie Slone, John Camp, and Chris Powers Dominate at PDRA Northern Nationals

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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2024 Snowflake 100 At Five Flags Speedway To Pay $10,000 To Win

The 2024 edition of the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 will be a historic one. This will be the 25th time the Snowflake 100 is a part...

2024 Snowflake 100 At Five Flags Speedway To Pay $10,000 To Win

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