The Bowl

MOLLEUR MAKES IT FOUR ON THE SEASON; JAYSIN BEAL GOES BACK TO BACK IN TRUCKS

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Justin Gaydosh shot off the line over Josh Zentek at the start of the SK Modified race. Zentek had his hands full immediately but was able to hang tough until a lap 3 caution quickly slowed the race. Todd Owen was successful with clearing Zentek on the restart for second, sending him into a 3 wide situation that he had lost. At the next restart, Owen was able to gap [...]

COLE BRINGS THE LATE MODEL HARDWARE BACK NORTH; CHRISTIAN FLIPS SCRIPT IN MINI STOCK PHOTO FINISH

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Shawn Gaedeke took the green in the lead but was only able to hold it down for one lap when contact between he and Kyle Gero sent both drivers deep in the field. This gave the front row to two-time winner Devin Deshaies and 2024 champion Jason Palmer. The two raced side by side in a spirited battle for the lead with Deshaies eventually putting a little space between the [...]

Speedbowl Celebrates Christmas in July

Join us July 19th and 20th as the Speedbowl celebrates CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Each fan that donates a new unwrapped toy will receive $3.00 off a grandstand ticket. Help us fill Santa’s pool and support Kinship for Kids, a nonprofit organization that supports 400 families in Southeastern Connecticut. Note: One discount per person per day. Donations not transferable for cash value.

BERNDT BACK ON TOP; DiMATTEO WITH LANDMARK WIN; STREET STOCK THRILLER ENDS IN PHOTO FINISH

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – After coming off a heat race win, Justin Gaydosh was poised to lead the first lap in the SK Modifieds®. Anthony Flannery made quick work of him down low but had a mirror full of Eric Berndt. Behind them, Andrew Molleur coming off three wins in a row and Keith Rocco kept the pressure on waiting for a mistake. Berndt got underneath Flannery on lap 8 but was met with [...]

MOLLEUR SCORES SK MODIFIED® HAT TRICK; GARSIDE NOSES AHEAD OF CHRISTIAN IN MINI STOCK CONTEST

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Josh Zentek shot out to an early lead in the SK Modifieds® but quickly had a mirror full of Tim Jordan. An incident on the second lap taking Todd Owen out of the equation allowed Jordan the space to pull into the lead. Andrew Molleur worked his way through the field with Keith Rocco in his tire tracks, trying to reel in Jordan after the lead he had built up.  [...]

MOLLEUR GOES BACK-TO-BACK; SHILOSKY TRUCKS TO FIRST WIN

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – The SK Modifieds® were slowed as soon as they took off after an incident that parked Paul Kusheba on top of Adam Gada. Rob Janovic Jr led the field after while Andrew Molleur and Joey Ternullo held a contest for second. Molleur made a move under Janovic that didn’t stick, but by lap 10 the same move worked out and Molleur made the pass into the lead. Janovic had his mirror [...]

DAVIS CAPTURES FIRST SK LIGHT WIN IN THRILLING FINAL LAP; BRAD and COREY CADDICK EARN FIRSTS

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl   WATERFORD – The top spot in the SK Lights was hotly contested in the 25 lap main. Sami Anderson was the first to hold it down over Kali Trapp. Robert Bloxsom III and Kevin Davis Jr both worked their way by Trapp settling into line. Bloxsom was first to attack Anderson with Davis lying in wait but was unsuccessful at first. By halfway, Bloxsom got by Anderson and Tyler Chapman entered the [...]

MOLLEUR SLINGSHOTS INTO SK MODIFIED® WINNERS CIRCLE; DESHAIES AHEAD IN PHOTO FINISH

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl   WATERFORD – After fighting some opening day bugs, Adam Gada was able to dial in his SK Modified® pretty good for Military Appreciation Night. He started the day winning the heat race and started the race on the pole. He quickly got out to a huge lead over Josh Zentek and Joey Ternullo. While they ran side-by-side, a fast Andrew Molleur made a daring dive by putting himself in second on the [...]

BERNDT ROCKETS FROM LAST TO FIRST TO WIN BLAST OFF 74; FIERCE COMPETITON AND SUNNY SKIES SET THE STAGE FOR 2025

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl  BERNDT ROCKETS FROM LAST TO FIRST TO WIN BLAST OFF 74; FIERCE COMPETITON AND SUNNY SKIES SET THE STAGE FOR 2025 WATERFORD – The 74th year of the Speedbowl Blast Off with some great weather and even better racing, with history being made along the way. Andrew Molleur got off to the early lead in the SK Modifieds® but didn’t hang on long as Troy Talman dove in early taking Paul Kusheba with [...]

Hamm’s Welding Joins the New London Waterford Speedbowl as the Official Welder for the 2025 Season

The New London Waterford Speedbowl welcomes Hamm’s Welding to the Shoreline Oval for the 2025 season.  Joe Hamm, owner and operator of Hamm’s Welding is no stranger to any race track in New England. He has over thirty-five years of welding experience that reaches well beyond the race night welding requests. Hamm’s Welding has been providing specialized custom fabrication work, pipe welding, heavy equipment repair and pre-cast construction work for over thirty-five years. Joe prides himself and his company on providing [...]

BRAD LAFONTAINE JOINS NEW LONDON WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL AS RACE DIRECTOR

The New London Waterford Speedbowl announces the appointment of Brad Lafontaine as Race Director for the 2025 season. Brad, a New England Racing Hall of Frame member, built his first race car at the age of 16 and became a racer for ever. As a crew chief he has won races from Maine to Florida, Ohio and more, with great drivers and great crews, winning National Championships with Jeff Fuller and Ted Christopher. Brad started Northeast Race Cars and Parts in 1992 [...]

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 [...]