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{{Infobox motorsport venue
|Name             = Seekonk Speedway<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway about us|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/all-about-us/|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>
|Nicknames        = "The Cement Palace", "The Action Track of the East", "The Fast Track to Family Fun"
|Time             = [[UTC−05:00|UTC−5]] ([[UTC−04:00|UTC−4]] [[Daylight saving time|DST]])
|Location         = [[Seekonk, Massachusetts]]
|Coordinates      = {{Coord|41.7845|-71.3021|type:landmark_region:US-MA|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|Logo             = [[File:Seekonk_Speedway_logo.png|200px]]
|Logo_caption     = Logo of Seekonk Speedway
|Image            = [[File:Seekonk Speedway track map.png|200px]]
|Image_caption    = Track map of Seekonk Speedway
|Capacity         = 10,000<ref>{{cite web|title=New Concepts Software Seekonk Speedway page|url=http://www.ncsoftware.com/CaseStudiesSeekonk.aspx|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>
|Owner            = [[Venditti Family]]
|Operator         = [[Francis Venditti]] and [[David Alburn]]
|Broke_ground     = 1945
|Opened           = {{Start date and age|1946|05|30|df=yes}}
|Construction_cost=
|Architect        = D. Anthony Venditti
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'''Seekonk Speedway''' is a family entertainment venue that features racing of all kinds on a semi-banked 1/3 mile [[Asphalt pavement|asphalt-paved]] [[Oval track racing|oval]], located on [[U.S. Route 6]] in [[Seekonk, Massachusetts]].

The track holds the distinction of being the longest continually operated family-owned race track in the United States, under the guidance of the Venditti family since it opened on May 30, 1946. The track is sanctioned by [[NASCAR]] under the [[Whelen All-American Series]]. It is also the widest track in New England at 72 feet. The track's all-time winningest drivers include George Summers and "Radical" Rick Martin of [[Westport, Massachusetts]].<ref>[http://spwnews.com/statistics.htm Seekonk Speedway All-Time Division Leaders Through 2009]</ref> Typically starting on the first Sunday of May, Seekonk Speedway is host to short track racing every Saturday night, depending on the weather. On Friday nights, Seekonk Speedway is open for lower-budget competition,  to drivers of varying skills. The facility has seating all around, allowing patrons to see the whole track from any seat. Optional pit passes are available for sale which allow patrons to enter the paddock area to meet the drivers and see their cars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway website|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>

==History==

Opened in 1946, Seekonk Speedway has hosted stock car racing from its inception. Construction of the track was started by Dominic Anthony Venditti in 1945, following the post-war racing boom. The track was built with [[Midget car racing|midgets]] in mind, as a {{cvt|0.250|mi|km|abbr=on}} paved oval. Along with midgets, the track branched out to  [[Modified stock car racing|modifieds]] as the staple of racing for nearly twenty years. Venditti had his own vision for the future of auto racing in the United States, and he used his track to promote that vision. In 1980, the track was expanded to a {{cvt|0.333|mi|km|abbr=on}} oval.<ref>{{cite web|title=1991 Langenberg Seekonk Speedway|url=http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Gallery.cfm/sid/74739/1991-Langenberg-Seekonk-Speedway?PageIndex=3|website=The Trading Card Database|access-date=30 May 2017}}</ref> Midgets and modifieds dominated racing at Seekonk Speedway, until the predecessors to the late models were introduced. The track has not only hosted stock car racing, however. The track has been flooded at least once for boat races to take place within its walls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway race history|url=http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/racelist3.php?trackid=439|website=Ultimate Racing History|access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref>

Modifieds and midgets were a track staple until 1987, when they were completely phased out of weekly racing. Along with the modifieds were a division that lasted from 1982 to 1987, called the "mini modifieds". Venditti had introduced the division formerly known as the "all-pro division" after a visit to the mid-west, where he received inspiration for a series similar to modern-day [[super late model]]s, with the intent of replacing the modifieds.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway racing divisions|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/saturday-night-nascar/|website=Seekonk Speedway|access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref> For 1978 only, the all-pro division raced with the cadet division (Now known as late models), with a flag on the trunks of the all-pro division cars to differentiate them. The all-pro division became its own division in 1979, and had their name changed to "pro stocks" mid-season. In 1984, the pro stocks replaced the modifieds as the headlining division at Seekonk Speedway.<ref name=":1" /> The track claims to have created the division known universally as "super late models", but the claim is widely disputed.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ring|first1=Thomas|title=RING: What's A Pro Stock?|url=http://www.racechaseronline.com/opinion/thom-ring-blog/ring-pro-stock/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523081157/https://www.racechaseronline.com/opinion/thom-ring-blog/ring-pro-stock/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 23, 2022|website=Race Chaser Online|publisher=Race Chaser Media|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref> Preceding the pro stocks, however, are the track's late models, which have been racing at the track since 1960. The late models were introduced to the speedway in 1960 under the name of the "charger class". The charger class was eventually renamed the "cadet division", also known as the "late model cadets". In 1978, the cadet division was renamed again, to  "late models", but the name was changed back to "cadet division" the following year. For 1980 to 1989 the name had once again been changed, this time back to "charger class". In 1990 the charger class had another name change, this time being named the "late model sportsmen". This name was used until 2003, when sportsman was dropped, leaving the name as "late models". In 2010, the late models had their rules changed so that they would conform to [[American Canadian Tour]] late model rules. This allows Seekonk late model drivers to travel to any ACT race they want and race, and also allows any ACT competitor to travel to Seekonk and race.<ref name=":1" />

[[Production car racing|Street stock]] racing at Seekonk Speedway was introduced in 1971, for one season. They would later return to the track from 1974 through 1980, taking yet another hiatus at the end of the 1980 racing season. In 1985 however, the street stocks were brought back to Seekonk, and have been racing weekly ever since. The street stock division was introduced as a cheap way to get into racing. The cars ran stock chassis from American made cars, keeping the cost of racing down for its competitors. At the end of the 2016 racing season, the street stocks had their name changed to the sportsmen, per request of the division's new sponsorship.<ref name=":1" /> In 1995, Seekonk Speedway introduced a division named the sport trucks. The trucks were introduced as a secondary introduction division to Saturday night racing at the track, the other division being the sportsmen. The current trucks at the track are similar in appearance to [[Camping World Truck Series]] trucks, but are down-scaled and far less powerful.<ref name=":1" />

==Saturday Night NASCAR==
===Racing===
Saturday night starting at 6PM EST, Seekonk Speedway hosts weekly Saturday Night NASCAR racing under the banner of the [[Whelen All-American Series]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway opening press|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/intense-and-exciting-year-on-tap-for-seekonk-speedway-in-2016/|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref> allowing its weekly competitors to fight point battles on the national scale against tracks from all corners of the country. [[Phil's Propane]] has signed aboard to sponsor 12 races per year, three per division, in what is called the Phil's Propane Triple Crown Series. Victory lane is sponsored by [[Everett's Auto Parts]], who also sponsor the late model division at the track.<ref>{{cite web|title=Everett's Auto Parts to sponsor late model division 2016|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/everetts-auto-parts-to-sponsor-late-model-division-in-2016/|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Saturday night racing website|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/saturday-night-nascar/|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref> Caution flags do not count towards the race total at Seekonk Speedway, except during a touring race in which the series dictates caution laps to count towards the race total.

Racing is split into heat races and feature races. Sport trucks, sportsmen, and [[Late model|late models]] run 10 lap heat races, while the pro stocks run 12 lap heat races. The top five finishers in each heat race receive points, 5 for first, 4 for second, etc. Sport trucks and sportsmen run 25 lap feature races, and during the Triple Crown Series races run 35 lap feature races. Late models run 30 lap feature races, and during the Triple Crown Series races run 50 lap feature races. Pro stocks run 40 lap feature races, and during the Triple Crown Series races run 65 lap feature races, except for the first Triple Crown race every year, which is 75 laps in memorial to Brad Scott.

===NASCAR divisions===

====Division 1====

Division 1 of [[NASCAR]] Whelen All-American Series racing at Seekonk Speedway is the pro stocks, also known as super late models at many other tracks. The pro stocks at Seekonk Speedway run either a tube frame chassis or straight rail chassis on 10-inch [[American Racer]] [[racing slick]]s. The engines are 358 cubic inch crate engines sold by [[General Motors]] and [[Ford Motor Company]], generating 400-450 [[horsepower]]. Many different body styles of cars are allowed to compete at the track, including ([[Chevrolet|Chevy]]) [[Chevrolet Camaro|Camaro]] and [[Chevrolet Impala|Impala]], ([[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]) [[Ford Mustang|Mustang]] and [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Fusion]], ([[Dodge]]) [[Dodge Charger|Charger]] and [[Dodge Challenger|Challenger]], ([[Oldsmobile]]) [[Oldsmobile Cutlass|Cutlass]], ([[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]) [[Pontiac Grand Prix|Grand Prix]], and ([[Toyota]]) [[Toyota Camry|Camry]]. All bodies are made of [[fiberglass]]. Use of a General Motors crate engine allows a minimum weight of 2,775 pounds, use of a Ford crate engine allows a minimum weight of 2,800 pounds, and use of an open engine (one built by the competitor's team) allows a minimum weight of 2,825 pounds. A maximum of 56% left side weight is enforced with all tube frame chassis cars, while straight rail chassis cars are allowed only 55%. All weights are measured with driver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest pro stock rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015_PRO_STOCK_RULES.pdf|access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref>

Before every pro stock race, "[[Stranglehold (Ted Nugent song)|Stranglehold]]" by [[Ted Nugent]] is played over the loudspeakers.

====Division 2====
[[File:30late.png|thumb|233x233px|Jacob "Rowdy" Burn's Late Model]]
Division 2 of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing at Seekonk Speedway is the late models. The late models at Seekonk Speedway run with rules that are nearly identical to the late model rules set by ACT. The late models run a tube frame chassis on 8-inch American Racer racing slicks. The engines are 358 cubic inch crate engines sold by General Motors and Ford Motor Company, generating 350-370 horsepower. Many different body styles of cars are allowed to compete, including (Chevrolet) [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo|Monte Carlo]] and Impala, (Dodge) Charger, (Pontiac) Grand Prix, (Ford) [[Ford Taurus|Taurus]], and (Toyota) Camry. All bodies are made of fiberglass, generally with steel quarter panels. The minimum weight of all cars is 2,775 pounds including driver, with a maximum of 57% left side weight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest late model rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015-SEEKONK_ACTLM_RULES.pdf|access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref>

Before every late model race, "[[Fuel (Metallica song)|Fuel]]" by [[Metallica]] is played over the loudspeakers.

====Division 3====
[[File:16car.jpg|thumb|327x327px|Jimmy "Pepe" Silvia's Sportsman]]
Division 3 of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing at Seekonk Speedway is the sportsmen. The sportsmen at Seekonk Speedway run any stock American-made chassis made from 1970 to the late 1980s on 7-inch American Racer treaded racing slicks. The engines are 358 cubic inch General Motors and Ford engines and 366 cubic inch [[Chrysler]] engines, with the option of running a crate engine, generating 300-350 horsepower. There is a large variety of car body styles allowed to compete, with any car body made in America from 1970 to 1988 allowed. All bodies are required to be made of aluminum or steel. Weight rules are set only on the right side of the cars, with a minimum ride side weight of 1,400 pounds including driver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway street stock rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2015_STREET_STOCK_RULES.docm|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref>

Before every sportsman race, "[[Flirtin' with Disaster (song)|Flirtin' with Disaster]]" by [[Molly Hatchet]] is played over the loudspeakers.

====Division 4====

Division 4 of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing at Seekonk Speedway is the sport trucks. Sport trucks at Seekonk Speedway run 25-lap races. The sport trucks at Seekonk Speedway run a stock chassis from the options of Ford [[Ford Ranger (North America)|Ranger]], Chevrolet [[Chevrolet S-10|S-10]], [[GMC (automobile)|GMC]] [[GMC Sonoma|Sonoma]], [[Nissan]] Frontier, and Toyota [[Toyota Tacoma|Tacoma]] on 7-inch [[Hoosier Racing Tire|Hoosier]] [[Racing slick#R compound tires (grooved slicks)|treaded racing slicks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway sport truck tire rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015_Sport_Truck_-Tire_Rule.pdf|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref> The trucks at Seekonk Speedway have the option of running a four-cylinder or eight-cylinder engine. Four-cylinder engines are limited to 2,300 cubic centimeters (Ford), 2,400 cubic centimeters (Toyota and Nissan) and 2,500 cubic centimeters (Chevrolet). Eight-cylinder engines have the option of running a General Motors crate engine, or running a Chevrolet 305, Ford 302, or Dodge 318 engine. All bodies are required to be made of steel sheet metal. Twenty-three hundred CC engine trucks have a minimum weight of 2,400 pounds, 2,400 CC engines 2,450 pounds, 2,500 CC engines 2,550 pounds, and all V8 trucks have a minimum weight of 2,850 pounds. All weights are measured with driver, with a maximum left side weight for four-cylinder engines being 55% and eight-cylinder engines being 56%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway sport truck rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2015_SPORT_TRUCKS_RULES.pdf|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref>

Before every sport truck race, "[[Wild Side (Mötley Crüe song)|Wild Side]]" by [[Mötley Crüe]] is played over the loudspeakers.

==Open Wheel Wednesday==

Since 2005, Seekonk has featured an exclusively open-wheel program on one Wednesday of the summer. The event features racing from the [[Northeastern Midget Association|NEMA]] lights and midgets, as well as the 100 lap $10,000 to win Tri Track Modified Series race. The two NEMA races are the most prestigious races for each series, as Open Wheel Wednesday headlines as the [[Boston Louie Memorial]] for NEMA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Open Wheel Wednesday webpage|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/contact/open-wheel-wednesday/|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>

===Modifieds===
Modified racing during Open Wheel Wednesday takes stage with 4+ 12 lap heat races, with usually the top four or five drivers guaranteed entrance to the 100 lap race. Drivers who do not qualify for the race run 12 lap consolation races, with the top 3 or 4 in each race moving on to the B-Main. The B-Main race is a 25 lap race, with the winner either taking a $1,000 prize or taking the last starting position in the 100 lap race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Race Chaser article about Open Wheel Wednesday|url=http://racechaseronline.com/racing-nation/northeast/ttoms-7/|access-date=15 August 2016}}{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The rule book for the Tri Track Modified Series is similar to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and [[Valenti Modified Racing Series]] modifieds, allowing competitors from both series participate in the Tri Track races with minimal modifications.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tri Track Modified rules|url=http://tritrackopenmodifiedseries.com/2016-northeast-race-cars-tri-track-open-modified-series-rules/|access-date=15 August 2016}}</ref> The winner of the 100 lap modified race takes home the grand prize of $10,000, and positions 16-26 taking home a prize of $800. Past winners include Doug Coby<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sullivan|first1=Sullivan|title=Coby Doubles Down on Open Wheel Wednesday at 'The Konk'|url=http://speed51.com/coby-doubles-down-on-open-wheel-wednesday-at-the-konk/|website=Speed51|access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref> and Matt Hirschman.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Open Wheel Wednesday Results (2012 article)|url=http://newenglandracingnews.com/blog/2012/08/seekonk-speedway-open-wheel-wednesday-results/|website=New England Racing News|access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref>

===NEMA Lights and Midgets===
{{Main article|Boston Louie Memorial}}
NEMA racing at Seekonk for the [[Boston Louie Memorial]] takes stage with 2+ 10 lap heat races. All drivers who qualify are eligible for their division's race (NEMA Light or Midget). There are a wide variety of engines usable in NEMA competition, ranging from 140 CI DOHC inline 4 engines to 195 CI push rod [[Mopar]] inline 4 engines.<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 NEMA rules|url=http://www.nemaracing.com/2017-FORMS-1/NEMA-Rules-Update-%202-13-2017.pdf|access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref>

==Fast Friday Series==
===Racing===
[[File:J21racing.png|thumb|3 Wide action during Sportsman race ]]
Every Friday during the racing season at Seekonk, the track opens its gates to lower budget racing aimed at kids and drivers who are looking to gain experience to move into the Saturday night action at the track. Phil's Propane also sponsors three races per year for each division in the Phil's Propane Triple Crown series. Both [[Seekonk Youth Racing Association]] races are 20 laps, sport 4 races are 25 laps, legend races are 25 laps, and pure stock races are 25 laps. The track's spectator drag series also visits during Fast Friday, but not weekly.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Fast Friday webpage|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/fast-friday-divisions/|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref>

===Fast Friday divisions===

====SYRA 600+750====
[[File:17bando.png|thumb|Chase Silvia's Bandolero]]
Featuring scaled-down [[NASCAR Cup Series|NEXTEL cup]] bodies run by [[Honda]] engines, this is the absolute beginner class for kids aiming to race at Seekonk Speedway. The main difference between the 600 and 750 classes are the restrictor plates, with 750 allowing more power. The 600 class is mainly for kids aged 10–14, and the 750 class is mainly for kids aged 14–18, or younger kids who have more driving experience. Both series mandate a maximum of 55% left side weight, with the minimum weight including driver for the 600 class being 680 pounds and the 750 class being 700 pounds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest SYRA rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015_SYRA_RULES.pdf|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref> The SYRA division is going to be phased out of Friday racing at Seekonk, being replaced entirely by bandoleros by 2018. For the 2017 racing season, the 750 division is being replaced by bandoleros.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Rosters|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/rosters/|website=Seekonk Speedway|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>

====Sport 4s====

The Sport 4s at Seekonk Speedway are nearly stock front wheel drive cars with four cylinder engines, with all modifications only being for safety. This series is used as a place to learn racing mainly. Vehicles must remain stock in mechanical terms, allowing no competitor to give his or her car an advantage over the field. Any front wheel drive and four cylinder car made from 1980 to 2004 is eligible for competition in the sport fours, with some exceptions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway sport four rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015_SPORT_FOUR_RULES.pdf|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref>

====Legends====
[[File:78legendcar.jpg|thumb|297x297px|Jake Silvia's Legend Car ]]
The Legends at Seekonk Speedway are run under INEX sanctioning, allowing Seekonk competitors to travel to any other INEX Legend race and compete, and allowing any other INEX Legend competitor to come to Seekonk and compete. In 2012, the Legends was added in the Fast Friday lineup. In 2013 Nicks Pit Stop jumped on board as the title sponsor for the legend cars. The Legends run sealed 1250cc Yamaha engines generating about 132 HP. The cars themselves weigh 1,300 pounds including driver and fluids, and run on specifically marked [[Federal Corporation|Federal Tires]] as mandated by INEX rules. The cars have a full tube frame with adjustable coil over springs.<ref>{{cite web|title=INEX Legends|url=https://www.uslegendcars.com/cars/legend/|access-date=6 November 2016}}</ref> 

====Pure Stocks====

Similar to the sport fours, the pure stocks are, as the name implies, pure stock cars. The pure stocks run stock V8 American rear wheel drive cars, with the only modifications allowed for safety. Allowed cars are American cars made from 1970 through 1992, hardtops only, and cars that have t-tops must be sealed off and braced. No weight is allowed to be added to any car, except for weight added for conversion to a race car through safety devices. Mustangs and two-seat cars are not allowed for competition. Stock transmissions only are allowed. The cars run on steel 7 inch wheels, and any street legal 65 series tires. All tires must be the same.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pure stock rules|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2015_PURE_STOCK_RULES.pdf|access-date=6 November 2016}}</ref>

==Thrill Shows==
On select Sundays throughout the year, Seekonk Speedway hosts thrill shows to celebrate holidays such as [[Memorial Day]]. These events generally include racing from the track's spectator drag series, featuring street-legal vehicles in one-lap drag races, enduro cars, enduro trucks, and occasionally monster trucks. In recent years, the track hosted semiannual demolition derbies, featuring some of the largest such events in the world, with up to 200 cars competing simultaneously on the track. Seekonk remains known for its unique setup for figure-8 racing, its 50-lap enduros with up to 100 cars, as well as occasional backwards races, trailer races, and enduro drags, among other thrill-show events that have regularly drawn crowds of 15,000 fans{{Citation needed|date=July 2017}}, particular on the 4th of July and Labor Day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway 2016 schedule|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2016-Schedule-1216-sch-for-post-2.pdf|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>

==Wall of Fame==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
|-
!Year
!Inductee
|-
|rowspan=8|2013
|D. Anthony Venditti
|-
|Irene Venditti
|-
|[[Ron Bouchard]]
|-
|Carl Berghman
|-
|Norm Holden
|-
|Len Ellis
|-
|George Summers
|-
|Johnny Verissimo
|-
|rowspan=4|2014
|Wayne Dion
|-
|Ron Manfredo
|-
|Don Dionne
|-
|Billy Clarke
|-
|rowspan=2|2015
|Bobby Sprague
|-
|Deke Astle
|-
|rowspan=2|2016
|Dave Humphrey
|-
|Leo Cleary
|-
|rowspan=3|2017
|Nat Chiavettone
|-
|Rollie Linblad
|-
|Fred Astle Sr
|-
|rowspan=2|2018
|Ed St. Angelo
|-
|Vinny Annarummo
|-
|rowspan=3|2019
|Jim Waterman
|-
|Mickey Gill
|-
|Manny Silvia
|-
|rowspan=3|2021
|Joe Rosenfield
|-
|George Murray
|-
|Wally Saleeba
|-
|rowspan=5|2024
|Rick Martin
|-
|Kevin Boucher
|-
|Gerald Sorterup
|-
!colspan=2|Sources<ref name="walloffame">{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/wall-of-fame/|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A View From Above - With Racevoice May 27|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/a-view-from-above-with-racevoice-may-27/|website=Seekonk Speedway|access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref>
|}

==Notable races==

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="font-size: 90%"
|-
! colspan="3" |Inaugural U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model Championship 
|-
| colspan="3" |{{Main article|U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model Championship}}
|-
! Position !! Driver !! Number
|-
| 1 || Tom Scully Jr.* || 2
|-
| 2 || [[Derek Griffith]] || 12D
|-
| 3 || Darrell Johnson Shaw || 72
|-
| 4 || Derek Ramstrom || 35
|-
| 5 || [[Dalton Sargeant]] || 55
|-
| 6 || Dave Darling* || 52
|-
| 7 || Jeremy Davis || 09
|-
| 8 || Angelo Belsito* || 8
|-
| 9 || Wyatt Alexander || 96
|-
| 10 || Kenny Spencer III* || 0
|-
! colspan="3" |*Weekly Seekonk Speedway competitors<ref>{{cite web|title=Official pro stock/super late model championship race results|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,1297708|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref>
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="font-size: 90%"
|-
! colspan="3" |2016 Propane Plus ACT 150 
|-
! Position !! Driver !! Number
|-
| 1 || Scott Payea || 37VT
|-
| 2 || Dillon Moltz || 5CT
|-
| 3 || Joey Polewarczyk Jr. || 98NH
|-
| 4 || Wane Helliwell Jr. || 27NH
|-
| 5 || Nicholas Johnson* || 6MA
|-
| 6 || Raymond Parent || 17RI
|-
| 7 || Ryan Vanasse* || 11RI
|-
| 8 || Nick Sweet || 40VT
|-
| 9 || Bobby Therrien || 5VT
|-
! colspan="3" |*Weekly Seekonk Speedway competitors<ref>{{cite web|title=Official results of the race|url=http://racing-reference.info/race/2016_Propane_Plus_150/AC|access-date=6 August 2016}}</ref>
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="font-size: 90%"
|-
! colspan="3" |2016 DAV Pro Stock Open 150 
|-
! Position !! Driver !! Number
|-
| 1 || [[Derek Griffith]] || 12D
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| 2 || D. J. Shaw || 60
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| 3 || Fred Astle* || 30
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| 4 || Dave Darling* || 52
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| 5 || Dave Farrington Jr. || 7
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| 6 || Matt Swanson || 49
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| 7 || Tom Scully Jr.* || 2
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| 8 || Joey Doiron || 73
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| 9 || Bobby Pelland III* || 12
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| 10 || Dick Houlihan* || 41
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! colspan="3" |*Weekly Seekonk Speedway competitors<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 DAV pro stock results|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/race-results/?mylaps=type,run,runid,4213623|access-date=6 November 2016}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Deaths==
There have been three deaths at Seekonk Speedway, all taking place in 1947 in a span of three months. The track was closed for the remainder of the season following the death of Frank Facenda.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Date !! Age !! Car !! Description
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| Edward Casterline || June 7, 1947 || 32 || Midget || [[Bay State Midget Racing Association]], blew a tire and crashed through an infield fence. Died the next day in [[Truesdale Hospital]] in nearby [[Fall River, Massachusetts|Fall River, MA]].
|-
| Frank Hanley || August 22, 1947 || 25? || Midget || Entering turn one Frank's engine let go, causing his car to spin. A fellow competitor hit Frank, sending him into a light pole. As Frank's car fell from the pole it rolled several more times, and was struck by two other drivers. He was later pronounced dead at Truesdale Hospital.
|-
| Fernando Facenda || September 12, 1947 || 25 || Midget || Fernando's car overturned and spun into the wall at Seekonk Speedway. He was later pronounced dead in a Fall River hospital.
|-
!colspan="5"|Sources<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ct&n=4850|title=Edward Casterline death report|access-date=6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ct&n=4852|title=Frank Hanley death report|access-date=6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorsportmemorial.org/focus.php?db=ct&n=4851|title=Fernando Facenda death report|access-date=6 March 2017}}</ref>
|}

==Track Champions==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! colspan="13" |Track champions at Seekonk Speedway, 1949–2019
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
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| 1949 ||  ||  || Hop Harrington ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1950 ||  ||  || Mickey Gill ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1951 ||  ||  || Dave Humphrey ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1952 ||  ||  || Dave Humphrey ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1953 ||  ||  || George Smaldone ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1954 ||  ||  || George Smaldone ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1955 ||  ||  || George Smaldone ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1956 ||  ||  || Fred Luchesi ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1957 ||  ||  || Hop Harrington ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1958 ||  ||  || Hop Harrington ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
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| 1959 ||  ||  || Dave Humphrey ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || 
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 1960 ||  ||  || Joe Rosenfield ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Les Andrews || 
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| 1961 ||  || Reino Tulonen || Joe Rosenfield ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Dick Machado || 
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| 1962 ||  || Gavin Couper || Joe Rosenfield ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Wayne Silvia || 
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| 1963 ||  ||  || Billy Clarke ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Dick Machado || 
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| 1964 ||  ||  || Joe Rosenfield ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Wayne Silvia || 
|-
| 1965 ||  ||  || Bugs Stevens ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Ray Lackey || 
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| 1966 ||  ||  || Deke Astle ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Ed Flanagan || 
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| 1967 ||  ||  || George Summers	 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Sonny Mello || 
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| 1968 ||  ||  || [[Ron Bouchard]] ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Bill Anderson || 
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| 1969 ||  ||  || [[Ron Bouchard]] ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || George Ponte || 
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 1970 ||  ||  || [[Ron Bouchard]] ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Don Dionne || 
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| 1971 ||  ||  || [[Ron Bouchard]] ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Norm Holden || 
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| 1972 ||  || Wayne Darling || Leo Cleary ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Joe Oliver || 
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| 1973 ||  || Jerry Capozzoli || Red Barbeau ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Vinnie Annarummo || 
|-
| 1974 ||  ||  || George Summers ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Wayne Dion || Russ Webber || 
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| 1975 ||  || Bill Tibbert, Jr. || George Murray ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Frank Carpenter || Hank Goff || 
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| 1976 ||  ||  || George Murray ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Buddy Peckham || 
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| 1977 ||  ||  || Bugs Stevens ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Wayne Dion || 
|-
| 1978 ||  || Dan Meservey || [[Ron Bouchard]] ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Ray Souliere ||  || Charlie Perry
|-
| 1979 ||  ||  || Leo Cleary ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Joe Cerullo || Don Dionne
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 1980 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Ray Souliere || Ron Kingsborough || George Murray
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| 1981 ||  ||  || Bugs Stevens ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Deke Astle Jr. || Don Dionne
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| 1982 || Bill Singerson ||  || Gomer Taylor ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Paul Round || Wayne Dion
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| 1983 || Marcel L'Etoile ||  || Ed St. Angelo ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Greg Warzycha || Norm Holden
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| 1984 || Bobby Fitzpatrick ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Dave Sylvia || Norm Holden
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| 1985 || Dick Houlihan ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Brian Thompson || Dennis Dupuis || Norm Holden
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| 1986 || Richie Murray ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Rick Hanatow || Kevin Nabb || Leo Cleary
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| 1987 || Leo Cleary ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Bill Willcox || Bob Stockel Jr. || Joey Cerullo
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| 1988 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Rick Hanatow || Ray Souliere || Johnny Tripp
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| 1989 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Roland Wheeler || Johnny Gomes || Bugs Stevens
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 1990 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Jim Proulx || Rick Hanatow || Vinnie Annarummo
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| 1991 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Brian Thompson ||  ||  ||  ||  || Jim Proulx || Rick Hanatow || Rick Martin
|-
| 1992 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Doug Hanson ||  ||  ||  ||  || Scott Serydynski || Rick Hanatow || Vinnie Annarummo
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| 1993 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Kevin Casper ||  ||  ||  ||  || Mike Boehler || Mike Hassell || Vinnie Annarummo
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| 1994 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Matt Dewey || Bob Pelland Jr. || Fred Astle Jr.
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| 1995 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Dave Banville ||  ||  ||  || Turk Gunbay || Matt Dewey || Bobby LeClerc || Bobby Tripp
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| 1996 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Ray Parent ||  ||  ||  || Ray Souliere || Rusty Bryant || Scott Estrella || Rick Martin
|-
| 1997 ||  ||  ||  ||  || David Brightman ||  ||  ||  || Ray Souliere || Rusty Bryant || Scott Estrella || Len Ellis Jr.
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| 1998 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Billy Prisco ||  ||  ||  || Billy Flint || Bob Bettencourt Jr. || James Lawrence || Rick Martin
|-
| 1999 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Billy Prisco ||  ||  ||  || Billy Flint || Bob Bettencourt Jr. || Bryan Souza || Rick Martin
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 2000 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Mike Brodeur || Jason Heroux (Mini cup)<br>B.J. Piekarski (Baby Grand) ||  ||  || Brian Clarke || Bobby Rose || James Lawrence || Fred Astle Jr.
|-
| 2001 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Lance Cambra || Steve Heroux ||  ||  || Brian Clarke || Dick Cavallaro || James Lawrence || Len Ellis Jr.
|-
| 2002 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Jason Arsenault || Brit Andersen ||  ||  || Kyle Casper || Sparky Arsenault || Kenny Spencer || Dick Houlihan
|-
| 2003 ||  ||  ||  ||  || Rob Murphy || Matthew Hudon (Journeyman)<br>Nick Ribbe (Apprentice) ||  ||  || Kevin Casper || Dave Ratcliffe || Gerry DeGasparre Jr. || Dick Houlihan
|-
| 2004 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Nick Ribbe (Journeyman)<br>Tom McVay (Apprentice) ||  ||  || Lee Hayes || Elmer Wing III || Glenn Lawton || Vinnie Annarummo
|-
| 2005 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Christopher Robinson (600)<br>Zach Tucan (750) ||  ||  || Brian Clarke || Al Clements IV || Mike Brightman || Vinnie Annarummo
|-
| 2006 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Kyle Tringali (600)<br>Zach Tucan (750) ||  || Randy Arruda || Mike Cavallaro || Al Clements IV || Gerry DeGasparre Jr. || David Darling
|-
| 2007 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Tim Brown (600)<br>Brian Mondeau (750) ||  || Bill Chouinard || Mike Cavallaro || Sparky Arsenault || Gerry DeGasparre Jr. || David Darling
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| 2008 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Jake Spillers (600)<br>Dylan Estrella (750) ||  || Scott Cestodio || Mike Cavallaro || Sparky Arsenault || Gerry DeGasparre Jr || Fred Astle Jr
|-
| 2009 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Dave Hutchins Jr (600)<br>Jake Spillers (750) ||  || Scott Cestodio || Jody Tripp || Mike Mitchell || Ryan Vanasse || Fred Astle Jr
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! SYRA !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
| 2010 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Nick Lascoula (600)<br>Dave Hutchins Jr. (750) || Ken Silvia || Nick Uhrig || Rick Martin || Steve Axon || Ryan Vanasse || Fred Astle Jr.
|-
| 2011 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Branden Dion (600)<br>Curtis Rolando (750) || Kyle Pacheco || William Chouinard || Mike Cavallaro || Ryan Lineham || Gerry DeGasparre || Fred Astle Jr.
|-
| 2012 ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || Tyler Boudreau (600)<br>Austin Blais (750) || Chuck McDonald || Jesse Melberg || Mike Cavallaro || Paul Lallier || Gerry Degasparre || David Darling
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| 2013 ||  ||  ||  || Nick Lascuola ||  || TJ Moreshead (600)<br>Curtis Rolando (750) || Devin Miranda || John Robidoux || John Paiva || Scott Bruneau || Gerry Degasparre || Dave Darling
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| 2014 ||  ||  ||  || Nick Lascuola ||  || Dereck Debbis (600)<br>Shelby Donovan (750) || Devin Miranda || Mark Murphy || Rob Murphy || Rey Lovelace || Bobby Pelland III || Kenny Spencer
|-
| 2015 ||  ||  ||  || Jordan Lamothe ||  || Karlin Levesque (600)<br>Eric Lebrun (750) || David Westgate || Andrew Kun || Chase Belcher || Paul Lallier || Dylan Estrella || Angelo Belsito
|-
| 2016 ||  ||  ||  || Jake Johnson ||  || Evan Marchand (600)<br>Luke Lebrun (750) || Mike Belanger || Andrew Kun || Mike Cavallaro || Scott Bruneau || Dylan Estrella || Tom Scully Jr (Track)<br>Fred Astle Jr (NASCAR division 1)
|-
| 2017 ||  ||  ||  || Joe Marfeo ||  || Ava Chouinard (Mini cup)<br>Devin Deshaies (Bandit)<br>Mason Tessier (Outlaw) || David Westgate || Colby Lambert || Mike Duarte || Scott Bruneau || Ryan Lineham || Dave Darling (Track and NASCAR division 1)
|-
| 2018 ||  ||  ||  || Jake Matheson ||  || Devin Deshaies (Bandit)<br>Evan Marchand (Outlaw) || AJ Manuel || Doug Benoit || Josh Hedges || Paul Lallier || Ryan Kuhn || Dave Darling (Track and NASCAR division 1)
|-
| 2019 ||  ||  ||  || Peter Bennett ||  || Reese Bogue (Bandit)<br>Giovanni Ruggiero (Outlaw) || Mike Lefort || Greg Perry || Richie Murray || Corey Fanning || Tommy Adams || Dave Darling (Track and NASCAR division 1)
|-
|2020
|
|
|
|Jake Johnson
|
|Isaiah Newcomb (Outlaw)
Ethan Dion (Bandit)
|Mike Lefort
|Doug Benoit
|
|
|
|
|-
|2021
|
|
|
|Luke LeBrun
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|Richie Helger Jr (Outlaw)
Darren Krantz Jr (Bandit)
|Mike Lefort
|Greg Perry
|Barry Shaw
|Chad Baxter
|Vinnie Arrenegado
|Dave Darling
|-
|2022
|
|
|
|Devin Deshaies
|
|Bradley Strickland (Outlaw)
Sam Macedo (Bandit)
|Crystal Murray
|Jeremy Lambert
|Rick Martin
|Craig Pianka
|Mark Jenison
|Mark Jenison
|-
|2023
|
|
|
|Jacob Burns
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|Collin Vanasse (Outlaw)
Parker Davis (Bandit)
|Crystal Murray 
|Jared Corrderia
|Rick Martin
|Steve Axon
|Vinnie Arrenegado
|Mark Jenison
|-
|2024
|
|
|
|Richie Helger Jr
|
|Bryson Robidoux (Outlaw)
David Bernier (Bandit)
|Justin Leduc
|Brent Robidoux 
|Rick Martin
|Adam Pettey 
|Luke LeBrun
|Dylan Estrella
|-
! Year !! Mini modifieds !! Mini stock !! Modifieds !! Legends !! Formula 4 !! Bandolero !! Sport 4 !! Pure stock !! Sport truck !! Sportsman !! Late model !! Pro stock
|-
! colspan="13" |Sources<ref>{{cite web|title=Seekonk Speedway From Auto Racing Track Champions|url=http://yankeeracer.com/wiki/index.php?title=Seekonk_Speedway|website=Yankee Racer|access-date=12 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Track Champions (All About Us)|url=http://seekonkspeedway.com/all-about-us/|website=Seekonk Speedway|access-date=12 March 2017}}</ref>
|}

== Notable alumni ==
* [[Ron Bouchard]] (former competitor)
* [[Ken Bouchard]] (former competitor)
* [[Richie Evans]] (former competitor)
* [[Bugs Stevens]] (former competitor)
* [[Dale Shaw]] (former competitor)
* [[Reggie Ruggiero]] (former competitor)
* [[Allen Bestwick]] (former track announcer)

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
* The History of America's Speedways: Past and Present by Allan Brown

==External links==
{{Commons category|Seekonk Speedway}}
*[http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/ Official website]
*[http://seekonkspeedway.com/2017-schedules/ Official 2017 schedule]
*[http://hometracks.nascar.com/tracks/Seekonk Seekonk Speedway on NASCAR Hometracks]
*[http://www.racing-reference.info/tracks/Seekonk_Speedway Seekonk Speedway archive] at Racing-Reference
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSeekonkSpeedway Official Youtube channel]

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