The Bowl

CHRISTIAN CAPITALIZES FOR WIN NUMBER FOUR; BAXTER SWEEPS THE DAY

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Shawn Gaedeke was looking for a rebound race after some hard luck this season, so when the green flag dropped in the Late Models and he ran, it just made sense. Jason Palmer quickly slipped into second by Diego Monahan and began chipping away at Gaedeke’s inside. The two put on a side-by-side battle for much of the 30-lap feature where Gaedeke only lost the lead once. That was until [...]

Scout Night, Saturday July 11th

Join us at the New London Waterford Speedbowl as we honor all divisions of scouting at Scout Night. All Scouts wearing their official uniform will receive COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION and adult leaders wearing their official uniform will receive ADMISSION AT $10.00. BOTH OFFERINGS ARE FOR GRANDSTANDS ONLY. (Scout Night offering not applicable for Pit Entry.) All are invited to create a poster representing your Troop. Each troop will proudly display their poster as they march onto the track to participate in [...]

RAPPOCCIO LANDS FIRST SPEEDBOWL VICTORY MOMENTS BEFORE SKIES OPENED

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Aaron Plemons got to the lead in the Late Models over Jason Palmer and Shawn Gaedeke. Palmer made a move and slipped by the outside of Plemons before lap 10, and Gaedeke worked underneath after halfway. Plemons didn’t let up with Gaedeke and the two kept swapping positions until the two made contact with 10 to go. Palmer now led Diego Monahan and Ray Christian III at the front. A [...]

PULEO GOES BACK TO BACK; HADLEY, JONES & SILVIA ALL SCORE FIRST WINS

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Adam Gada got leap-frogged by Keith Rocco at the start of the SK Modified® race just to be met with an immediate caution after one lap was in the books. Gada would fall back as Rocco tried to hold on as Timmy Jordan and Todd Owen were now in his mirror. Another caution shortly after saw Rocco stay out front for a few more laps until Jordan broke free and [...]

PULEO; WATERMAN SNEAK IN AND POCKET BIG MONEY FOR 50 LAP SPECIALS

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – A big night of motorsports was planned with a 50 lap special event for the SK Modifieds® and Street Stocks, and they delivered even after a surprise pop-up shower delayed the show by a few minutes. Justin Gaydosh had a mirror full of Keith Rocco as soon as the SK Modifieds® kicked off. He with Todd Owen, Adam Gada, and Jon Puleo ran nose to tail patiently waiting for a window [...]

BACK TO BACK WINS FOR HOVEY, CANFIELD; CAPRIO REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN CROWN VICS

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Fresh off a rebuild from a massive crash last time out, Adam Gada started out strong. After winning his heat race, he took off from the pole defending an early attack from Nickolas Hovey. This gave him a little bit of breathing room as Hovey had to deal with the competitors in his mirror. All it took was a restart to give Hovey the opportunity to power by Gada to [...]

HOVEY THRILLS CROWD WITH FIRST SK MODIFIED WIN; MORAN BACK HOME IN STREET STOCK VICTORY LANE

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – The SK Modifieds® have only gotten two races completed with weather and scheduling being a factor this season. Knowing that and seeing Nickolas Hovey rocket off to a huge lead to start the feature event it was only a matter of time in 2026. It seemed like a cake walk as he pulled away from Joey Ternullo and Keith Rocco. Ternullo would fade as Todd Owen and Anthony Flannery charged [...]

ANDERSON TURNS LUCK AROUND LEADING FROM WIRE TO WIRE; KUSHEBA REFAMILIARIZES WITH VICTORY LANE

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl Updated 6/1/26 @ 3:46pm WATERFORD – Disaster in the front of the field on lap 1 of the Late Models sidelined Aaron Plemons and Shawn Gaedeke immediately. This left Jordan Hadley and Ray Christian at the point, but only for another lap when contact between the two send both to the rear. Diego Monahan and Jason Palmer now took point with Monahan working hard to keep Palmer at bay. They stayed side-by-side for [...]

Our Thursday Night Thunder series kicks off this coming week!

Our four divisions of the Super X-Cars, X-Cars, INEX Bandoleros and Legend Cars will be joined by the visiting American Vintage Modifieds.   Also, on behalf of Bruce Bemer and the track management we would like to welcome all competitors who are competing on our first Thursday night event into the pit area complimentary. It is our way of saying thank you in advance for being part of the 2026 Thursday night Thunder program.   Link to printable schedule: https://bit.ly/4dCpaQ4

FLANNERY MAKES LATE RACE DASH TO STEAL MODIFIED WIN; CHARLES BEAL TRUCKS AHEAD IN TWO LAP SHOOTOUT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE NEW LONDON-WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL   WATERFORD CT – The SK Modified® race kicked off with Keith Rocco shooting out the gate over Adam Gada. Gada couldn’t hang on after a lap 5 incident setting up Rocco against Anthony Flannery on the front row. A wreck on the restart took Blast Off winner Timmy Jordan, and rookie Nickolas Hovey out of the way. Flannery chased Rocco for a majority of the race, keeping the action within a car [...]

TIMMY JORDAN BLASTS OFF ON SPEEDBOWLS 75th SEASON; CLOSE FINISHES A THEME

For immediate release from the New London-Waterford Speedbowl WATERFORD – Fans and drivers gathered on a rainy cool morning to kick off The Speedbowl’s 75th season of racing. It was looking grim early on as sprinkles persisted during the drivers meeting, but the track crew was able to get the track dried off and after cutting a round of practice the delay was minimal. It’s been awhile since Mikey Flynn took laps around the Speedbowl but you would never know it [...]