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The Crown Vics are coming!

The New London Waterford Speedbowl will have a new division at the 3/8ths mile shoreline oval: The Crown Vic division will make its debut at Blast-Off Weekend, May 2nd thru 4th , 2025.   This division began in the Southeastern United States, and has been growing into the northeast over the last few years.  The Crown Vic division is designed as an entry level, affordable option, perfect for anyone wanting to get into competitive weekly racing.   This division is open to new [...]

2025 Schedule Release

The New London-Waterford Speedbowl officially releases the 2025 Event schedule kicking off the season with Blast Off Weekend May 2 through 4. Information regarding registration and rules will be posted on our website in the coming week. You can keep up with us at The New London-Waterford Speedbowl on Facebook, @SpeedbowlCT on Instagram or X and by visiting us on our website at Speedbowlct.com See you at Blast Off Weekend! Printable copy: https://bit.ly/4htNsfl

New London Waterford Speedbowl holds 2024 Season Awards Banquet

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, drivers, teams, owners, sponsors and family and friends gathered at the Mystic Marriott located in Groton, Connecticut to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 racing season at the New London Waterford Speedbowl Awards Banquet. Seven Saturday Night Divisions, the Open Street Stocks and Compact Enduro divisions were represented with a total of 97 trophies and plaques to be presented throughout the evening. Recipients included Rookie of the Year in the seven Saturday Night Divisions, drivers [...]

LINEHAM COMPLETES OPEN STREET STOCK SWEEP; SONTAG PICKS UP FIRST SPEEDBOWL WIN

WATERFORD – The storyline of the season for Open Street Stock competition was just how dominant Ryan Lineham was. During qualifying for the 5th annual Northeast Street Stock Championship, Austin Erickson put up a fight but the game remained the same. Come feature time, Erickson and the Speedbowl’s weekly division win leader Al Stone III ran for cover, with Erickson having the advantage. Stone hung in there and was able to clear for the lead, all while Lineham and [...]

JORDAN POCKETS $5,500 PAY DAY IN SK MODIFIED® FINALE; CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND DRAMA COMES TO A HEAD

WATERFORD – Thirty SK Modifieds® gathered for the largest pay day of the season in a 100 lap affair. At the start, Justin Gaydosh showed that his experience all season proved to be beneficial as he took the lead over Paul Buzel. A quick caution allowed Adam Gada to slip into second behind Gaydosh, and by lap 8 he had the lead. It didn’t last long as he’d drift up the track opening the door for Gaydosh to get [...]

RHEAUME HOLDS OFF CHALLENGES TO WIN IN SWAN SONG; UHRIG SCORES FIRST SPEEDBOWL WIN

WATERFORD – Sean Skinner, Bill Rheaume, and Ben Pollard took off from the Super X-Car field in the early stages, with Skinner setting the pace. On lap 6, trouble with Pollard’s car sent him to the infield as the top two continued to go at it early in the 35 lap special event. The caution flew only once when trouble sidelined Nick Fraulinos machine in a ball of smoke. When the green flag flew, Rheaume got the jump on [...]

FINALE WEEKEND MINOR RELEASE POLICY FOR PIT AREA

We’re expecting many new faces to visit us this weekend for The Finale and want to make sure your minors are able to join you in the pit area. All minors (17 years and younger) entering the pits MUST have the full 3 page Minor Release Waiver completed AND notarized to be able to enter the pits. Minors who do not have this notarized form will not be permitted in the pit area. NO NOTARY WILL BE ONSITE FINALE WEEKEND. Form is [...]

MOLLEUR, STONE CLAW BACK IN POINTS HUNT WHILE CANFIELD, EVANS INCH AHEAD WITH ONE RACE TO GO

              WATERFORD – It was a weekend Andrew Molleur won’t soon forget in Connecticut SK Modified® competition. From his second place starting spot, he was able to get the advantage off the line clearing Adam Gada almost immediately. The battle for second picked up with Gada and Todd Owen, while Eric Berndt hung out in fourth. As the laps clicked down, Molleur kept his pace out front but the battle for second was [...]

FLANNERY DOUBLES UP IN SK MODIFIEDS® WINNING $2500 IN GRECO/BARIBEAULT MEMORIAL

WATERFORD – It was a big day for the SK Modifieds® with the 2nd running of the Bill Greco/Terry Baribeault Memorial 43 lap race. Eric Berndt, Timmy Jordan, and Andrew Molleur started their days on the right foot winning some bonus cash in the heat races from F&M Electrical Supply. Businesses like Utility Service New England, Lu-Macs Package Store, NJK Automotive also chipped in to sweeten the pot. The race was slowed as soon as it began with a lap [...]

2024 WnWW Banquet Information!

Good evening friends! The Wild ‘n Wacky Wednesday banquet deadline has been extended to Wednesday September 18th at 8pm. We will be honoring the top 10 drivers in the X-Cars, Super X-Cars, and Legend Cars. The top 6 Bandolero drivers, and we will be announcing this seasons’ Rookie of the Year. Whether you’re paying in advance or at the door, we ask that you get your forms submitted before the deadline. Don’t miss out on celebrating the 2024 season! Link to form: https://bit.ly/4d72KUP

FLANNERY SAILS TO THIRD SK MODIFIED® VICTORY; LONG SCORES FIRST CAREER TRUCK WIN

WATERFORD – The SK Modified® feature event got off to a rocky start when polesitter Rob Janovic Jr and defending champion Todd Owen got hooked together taking the initial green flag. The contact stacked up the field, ultimately taking points contender Timmy Jordan out of the race. Adam Gada took the next green flag from the pole position but couldn’t beat Anthony Flannery around turns 1 and 2, giving Flannery control from lap 1. He would go on to [...]