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Race 6 - Wiscasset - Iron Mike - 8-2-25

Race 5 - Seekonk - Boston Louie - 7-26-25

Race 4 - Monadnock - Rifchin - 7-20-25

LITES Race 3 - Thompson SMP - 7-9-25

Race 2 - NL-W Speedbowl - 6-28-25

Race 1 - Claremont - Butch Walsh - 4-19-25

2024 NEMA Banquet - 2-1-25

Race 16 - NL-W Speedbowl - 10-19-24

LITES Race 15 - Thompson SMP - 10-13-24

Race 14 - Lee USA Oktoberfest - 10-5-24

Race 13 - Monadnock - 9-21-24

Race 12 - Star Hall of Fame Classic - 9-14-24

Race 11 - Wiscasset Speedway - 9-1-24

LITES Race 10 - NL-W Speedbowl - 8-17-24

Race 9 - Monadnock - Iron Mike - 7-20-24

Race 8 - Seekonk - Boston Louie - 7-13-24

LITES Race 7 - Seekonk - OWW - 6-27-24

LITES Race 6 - Hudson - O'Brien - 6-16-24

LITES Race 5 - Star Speedway - 6-15-24

LITES Race 4 - Wiscasset Speedway - 6-1-24

Race 3 - NL-W Speedbowl - SHANE - 5-25-24

LITES Race 2 - Monadnock - 5-4-24

Race 1 - Claremont MP - 4-27-24

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NEMA Announces
Contingency Awards
Presented by
Seymour Performance Products

The Northeastern Midget Association has announced that Seymour Performance Products (SPP ) will be presenting contingency awards from some of the most prominent names in the industry on a race by race basis to NEMA competitors. The NEMA LITES kick off their season at the Thompson Motorsports Park ICEBREAKER on April 11, and the combined group kicks off the season at LEE USA Speedway on May 15th.

"We really wanted to determine a way to give back more to the NEMA community," said SPP owner, Bobby Seymour. "We partnered with some of the best names in the motorsports industry to provide generous contingency awards to our NEMA Midgets and NEMA LITES teams on a weekly basis. This should drive excitement for our competitors and also brand loyalty to our sponsors," he said.

"The entire club thanks Bobby, Matt and the SPP team, as well as all of the contingency sponsors, for this great initiative," said club President, Tim Bertrand. "We are excited to increase engagement with the brands who have been so loyal to motorsports, and also give back to our competitors," he said.

The following partners will be
providing cash and product
to NEMA competitors:

nerfinc.com

mpdracing.com

"The Friends of Mike Rivard"

NEMA LITES/NEMA Midgets heat races will be sponsored by Sunoco Racing Fuels.

Each NEMA Midgets and NEMA LITES heat winner will receive 5 gals of Sunoco Racing Fuel.

Industry Sponsors who will be
supplying Gift Certificates:

bellracing.com

diversifiedracing.com

simpsonraceproducts.com

wintersperformance.com

ipcindy.com

fkrodends.com

proshocks.com

vahlco.com

advancedracingsuspensions.com

The contingency awards
will be as follows:

NEMA LITES Feature Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

2nd and 9th place finishers will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

The 3rd and 7th place in Lites will each be awarded $50 cash from "The Friends of Mike Rivard"

The NEMA LITES Hard Charger will receive a $25 gift certificate and $25 cash from MPD Racing.

The new "Future Stars" will be determined before the start of the season. These participants will compete at each event for an additional $50 cash award from Seymour Performance.

NEMA Midgets Feature Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

2nd and 9th place finishers will receive a $50 gift certificate from one of the participating sponsors, of their choice.

The NEMA Midgets Hard Charger will receive a $50 gift certificate from Valco Wheels.

At each event SPP, will have a
representative distribute cash
and gift certificates. Certificates
will be redeemable at Seymour
Performance Products.

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NEMA and Hoosier Tire
Ink Exclusive Deal

Brockton, MA - NEMA announced that the Northeastern Midget Association and Hoosier Tire East have inked an exclusive, three year deal. Under the deal, NEMA will have exclusive rights in the Northeast to the current plated compounds (RR 7, 7.3, RF 5, LR, 5 and LF, 4, 5) and will be the only series in the Northeast running these particular tires.

Hoosier will also continue to be a major contributor to the NEMA point fund, and in addition have offered fixed pricing for the racer over the next three years.

“NEMA has enjoyed a long history with Hoosier. This sport is about supporting those who take care of you, and supporting each other. We feel that we have the best product in Hoosier and look forward to a long relationship with them,” said NEMA President, Mike Scrivani.

As part of the arrangement, Hoosier tire has selected long time NEMA supporter Seymour Enterprises to be the exclusive dealer and service provider to the Northeastern Midget Association.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 13th, 2025

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COUTU - TRAINER - STERGIOS





			Photos by Norm Marx





			Photos by John DaDalt

NEMA LITES - STAR - 9/13/25

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	*29s*	Jake Trainer	Medway, MA	*Matt Seymour*
2	53	*Dylan Coutu*	*Griswold, CT*	*Ron Coutu*
3	29	PJ Stergios	Nottingham, NH	*Matt Seymour*
4	17	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
5	88	Tyson Adamik	Salem, CT	Tom Adamik
6	28	*Mike Pernesiglio*	*Ronkonkoma, NY*	*Pete Penesiglio Sr.*
7	94	Tiana Kibbe	Macungle, PA	*Curt Kibbe*
8	59	Brayden Egan	Ashford, CT	*Eric Egan*
9	7	*Zach Martinez*	*No. Kingston, RI*	*Jim Cataldo*
10	47	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	*Randy Cabral*
11	55	Drew Eldridge	Bow, NH	*Drew Eldridge*
12	35	Jack Dumas	Brockton, MA	*Glen Cabral*
13	44	Trent Goodrow	Carver, MA	*William Keller*
14	3	Chris Vose	Gloversville, NY	*Chris Vose*
15	99	Greg Klar	Hackettstown, NJ	*Greg Klar*
16	9	Ben Mikitarian	Northborough, MA	*Ben Mikitarian*
17	57	*Anthony Moore*	*Litchfield, CT*	*Steve Moore*
18	98	*Anthony Buccilli*	*Stoughton, MA*	Anthony Buccilli
19	45	Anthony Payne	Brick, NJ	*Joey Payne*
20	30	Paul Scally	Raynham, MA	Paul Scally
*DNS*	*42r*	*R.J. Deighton*	*Rockaway, NJ*	R.J. Deighton
*HEAT 1 - 88, 30, 94, 17, 29s, 3, 45, 98, 57, 42r*
*HEAT 2 - 53, 59, 35, 28, 9, 29, 55, 7, 44, 99*

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2025

www.shanehammondfoundation.org

The 17th Annual
HAMMOND MEMORIAL

www.speedbowlct.com

Drew Eldridge #55

1st: Drew Eldridge #55
2nd: R.J. Deighton #42
3rd: Paul Scally #30





	*Photos by* *John DaDalt*
*HEAT 1 >>*

	*HEAT 2 >>*

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NEMA LITES - WATERFORD - 8/30/25

Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	55	Drew Eldridge	Bow, NH	*Drew Eldridge*
2	42	*R.J. Deighton*	*Rockaway, NJ*	R.J. Deighton
3	30	Paul Scally	Raynham, MA	Paul Scally
4	47	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	*Randy Cabral*
5	9	Ben Mikitarian	Northborough, MA	*Ben Mikitarian*
6	94	Tiana Kibbe	Macungle, PA	*Curt Kibbe*
7	28	*Mike Pernesiglio*	*Ronkonkoma, NY*	*Pete Penesiglio Sr.*
8	59	Brayden Egan	Ashford, CT	*Eric Egan*
9	17	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Peter Valeri
10	7	*Zach Martinez*	*No. Kingston, RI*	*Jim Cataldo*
11	88	Tyson Adamik	Salem, CT	Tom Adamik
12	53	*Dylan Coutu*	*Griswold, CT*	*Ron Coutu*
13	8	Ethan Dion	Oakdale, CT	*Stephen Dion*
14	03	*Dennis Potter*	*New Boston, NH*	Dennis Potter
15	3	Chris Vose	Gloversville, NY	*Chris Vose*
16	57	*Anthony Moore*	*Litchfield, CT*	*Steve Moore*
17	35	Joey Bailey	Garnerville, NJ	*Glen Cabral*
*DNS*	99	Greg Klar	Hackettstown, NJ	*Greg Klar*
DNS	98	*Anthony Buccilli*	*Stoughton, MA*	Anthony Buccilli
Heat 1: 94, 42, 17, 88, 47, 53, 7, 99, 57, 98(DNS)
Heat 2: 55, 28, 30, 9, 59, 8, 03, 35, 3

Braden Egan #3m

1st: Braden Egan #3m
2nd: Joey Bailey #A1
3rd: Paul Scally #30




*Photos by John DaDalt*
*HEAT 1 >>*
	*HEAT 2 >>*

*NEMA MIDGETS - WATERFORD - 8/30/25*
Pos.	#	Driver	Hometown	Owner
1	3m	Brayden Egan	Ashford, CT	Jim Miller
2	A1	Joey Bailey	Garnerville, NJ	Mike Horn
3	30	Paul Scally	Raynham, MA	Paul Scally
4	39	*Avery Stoehr*	*Assonet, MA*	Bertrand Motorsports
5	74	Randy Cabral	Kingston, MA	Bertrand Motorsports
6	16	Matt O'Brien	Wilmington, MA	Matt O'Brien
7	21	Kyle Valeri	Monument Beach, MA	Mike Scrivani
8	49	*Lee Bundy*	*Kennebunkport, ME*	Lee Bundy
9	93	Mike Horn	Ashland, MA	Mike Horn
*DNS*	77	Jack Dumas	Brockton, MA	Mike Luggelle
DNS	55	E.J. Douville	Coventry, CT	Mike Luggelle
Heat 1: 30, 39, 3m, 93
Heat 2: A1, 74, 21, 16, 49

HARD CHARGER AWARDS
$100 each to:
Avery Stoehr #39 NEMA Midgets
Randy Cabral #47 NEMA LITES
Sponsored by

Whitman, MA - 781-447-4444
info@careysoil.com - www.careysoil.com

Shane Hammond Believe Foundation
Deb Glockner Marvuglio - Shane and Anthony's mom
164 Anna Drive, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
508-245-0689 - www.shanehammond.org

$25.00 donation per lap that will be
divided up equally in the drivers purse.
37 laps for the LITES - 25 laps for the MIDGETS

17th Annual HAMMOND MEMORIAL Lap Sponsors
*LAP*	*NEMA LITES*	*NEMA MIDGETS*
1	*RWJM - Rev Don*	*RWJM - Rev Don*
2		*A1 Automotive*
3	*RWJM - Rev Don*	*RWJM - Rev Don*
4	In Memory of Maury Dumas	In Memory of Maury Dumas
5	*Red Line Racing*	*Horn Motorsports*
6	*Chris Romano*	*Chris Romano*
7	*Vose Racing*	*Cleveland Racing*
8	*Egan Motorsports*	*Cleveland Racing*
9	*In Loving Memory of 3G Racing*	*In Loving Memory of 3G Racing*
10	*Chef*	*Chef*
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12	*Captain America*	*Captain America*
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14	*Vose Racing*	*Tianna Kibbe*
15	*Tianna Kibbe*	*Kevin*
16	*In Memory of Jim O'Brien*	*In Memory of Jim O'Brien*
17	*Kyle Valeri*	*Kyle Valeri*
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19		*Egan Motorsports*
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21	Scrivani Team	Scrivani Team
22	In Memory of Jim Susi	In Memory of Jim Susi
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24		*Brittany B*
25		*NY Yankees Fan*
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27
28
29	*Vose Racing*
30	*Cabral Racing*
31	*Cabral Racing*
32	*Cabral Racing*
33	*Vose Racing*
34	*Brittany Bearse*
35	*Cabral Racing*
36	*Brittany B*
37	*NY Yankees Fan*

Honoring Shane Hammond with
Heart, Heat, and History at Waterford:
Eldridge and Egan Capture
First Career NEMA Wins

Waterford, CT — On Saturday, August 30th, the New London-Waterford Speedbowl hosted an emotional and action-packed night as the NEMA Midgets and LITES gathered for the annual Shane Hammond Memorial.

The event honors the memory of Shane Hammond, whose mother, Deb Glockner Marvuglio, started the Shane Hammond Believe Foundation. Her tireless advocacy has reshaped safety standards across tracks, clubs, and race teams —i ntroducing vital improvements like driver restraints, helmets for track officials, full containment seats, and enhanced wall cushioning.

The NEMA LITES took to the track for a special 37-lap feature. Tyson Adamik in the #88 Adamik Motorsports entry lined up alongside Drew Eldridge in the #55 to lead the field to green. Adamik jumped out front early, taking command into turn one. Behind him, Tiana Kibbe in the Kibbe Racing #94 and Eldridge battled side-by-side for second, with Eldridge eventually gaining the upper hand on the backstretch.

Momentum quickly shifted further back as R.J. Deighton #42 mounted a charge, overtaking Kibbe for third coming off turn four. Just a lap later, Paul Scally used the low line to slip past Kibbe for fourth. Meanwhile, NEMA veteran Randy Cabral #47 was on the move, wrestling fifth from Kibbe by lap 5 after a few hard-fought laps.

Up front, the top three, Adamik, Eldridge, and Deighton, broke away, locked in a tight draft. On lap 13, Eldridge made his first serious move for the lead, diving to the inside in turn one. Adamik responded with poise, holding him off and rebuilding a slight cushion down the backstretch.

By lap 15, Eldridge struck again, this time with more force. He got a strong run off turn two, maintained his momentum through the low line in turn three, and edged Adamik down the front stretch to take over the top spot.

As Eldridge pulled away slightly, a new battle emerged for second. Deighton pressured Adamik and eventually cleared him with a strong inside move on lap 17. One lap later, Scally moved into third, while Cabral, charging from 12th on the grid, worked past Adamik for fourth.

As the laps wore on, Eldridge continued to lead, but Deighton wasn’t letting him get comfortable. The #42 car stayed glued to Eldridge’s rear bumper, searching for any opening. Meanwhile, the battle for the top five remained fierce. On lap 25, Ben Mikitarian #9 capitalized on a high-line slip by Adamik to claim fifth.

With just three laps to go, the crowd was on its feet. Deighton made his move, pulling alongside Eldridge on the front stretch. But Eldridge held firm on the low side, keeping his rhythm steady under pressure.

Coming to the white flag, it was a two-car dogfight. Deighton once again drove to the outside entering turn three, racing side-by-side through the final corners. But it was Eldridge who emerged victorious, holding his line and his nerve to score his first-ever NEMA Lite win in dramatic fashion.

R.J. Deighton finished a close second, and Paul Scally completed the podium, a fitting tribute in a race honoring a driver whose legacy lives on through every safe lap turned.

In the victory lane interview, Eldridge, commented on his first NEMA LITES career win, “This is awesome, I actually felt this yesterday, when I race dirt, I can feel when a win is coming. Yesterday, I woke up and I thought we are going to do really well this weekend. My goal going into today was just to run a 14.5 second lap time, and we killed it with a 14.3 and then came back with a 14.1. Then I thought, I’m ready to go home. That was my goal. My great grandfather won here and I don’t think we have been in the winner’s circle since. I’ve got the bloodline in racing, but I do not have a lot of people helping me along the way. So I have had to learn everything on my own and this is great. This is just awesome.”

To round out the top 10 were strong finishes by: Drew Eldridge #55, R.J. Deighton #42, Paul Scally #30, Randy Cabral #47, Ben Mikitarian #9, Tiana Kibbe #94, Mike Pernesiglio #28, Brayden Egan #59, Kyle Valeri #17, and Zach Martinez #17.

Later in the night, the NEMA Midgets hit the track for their 25-lap feature event. Brayden Egan #3M and Joey Bailey #A1 led the field to the green flag, with Egan jumping out front going into turn one, followed closely by Bailey and Paul Scally #30.

As the laps unfolded, Egan began to stretch his lead, while a heated battle developed for fourth place. Randy Cabral, piloting the Bertrand Motorsports #74, found himself under pressure from Mike Horn #93 and Avery Stoehr in the Bertrand Motorsports #39. Horn stayed glued to Cabral’s rear bumper while Stoehr attacked from the high side coming out of turn four.

By lap five, Cabral and Stoehr were racing side by side into turn one. Cabral managed to hold off the hard-charging Stoehr for another lap, but Stoehr wasn’t backing down. Staying committed to the high groove, Stoehr found the momentum he needed going into turn one, pulling alongside Cabral again out of turn two. The two ran door-to-door down the backstretch and through turns three and four before Stoehr completed the pass to take over fourth.

Though Cabral stayed close and continued to challenge over the next several laps, Stoehr maintained the position by carrying speed on the high side and defending his line.

Up front, Egan continued to dominate, extending his lead to nearly a straightaway over Bailey, while Scally steadily chipped away at a four-car-length gap to Bailey. As the leaders approached lapped traffic, Scally closed in, getting right on Bailey’s bumper and searching for a way around. Bailey, however, held his ground and retained second.

With the laps winding down, Egan remained in control, cruising to a commanding victory — his first-ever NEMA Midget win. When the checkered flag waved, he crossed the line with a lead of over five seconds, followed by Bailey in second and Scally rounding out the podium in third.

In a victory lane interview, Egan commented on his first NEMA Midget win, “Car Owner, Jim Miller did a great with this car all year, but tonight, we really hit the set-up. Honestly, I can’t believe this. I didn’t expect this, that's for sure. This is one of the biggest races of the year and I'm happy to get the win here at The Speedbowl. I come here almost every week and to get the win here is definitely pretty cool. ”

To round out the top 9 were strong finishes by: Brayden Egan #3M, Joey Bailey #A1, Paul Scally #30, Avery Stoehr #39, Randy Cabral #74, Matt O’Brien #16, Kyle Valeri #21, Lee Bundy #49, and Mike Horn #93.

NEMA LITES are back in action at Star Speedway, “The Place to Race” on Saturday, September 13th.

The Northeastern Midget Association is proud to announce the "Jim Susi Memorial Award" given to the Top Crew Member for the 2025 season. This award, which will be voted on at the end of the year by all NEMA registered members, includes a $300 cash prize, a NEMA crew jacket, and a memorial plaque. Only NEMA registered crew members who submit their membership application and dues prior to August 1, 2025 will be eligible.

Jim "Chippy" Susi was born into a racing family, and he had the privilege to work with some of the greatest drivers at both Norwood Areana and Seekonk. In the early 70’s, Chippy joined the Scrivani Racing Team. His knowledge and dedication were a tribute to the success of the Scrivani Racing Team and to NEMA. During the many decades he was associated with NEMA, he was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone on race day. A graduate of WPI and a self-employed Civil Engineer, we are honored to present this award in his name at the 2025 NEMA Banquet on January 24th. Special thanks to Scrivani Racing and Dave Brown Truck Repair as award sponsors.

Don’t wait – get registered now as a crew member so you can be eligible to vote and win this prestigious award! Click HERE for the NEMA membership form & instructions.

Young Gun Brayden Egan

Entering the NEMA Midgets Field

When veteran driver and car owner, Jim Miller called with the opportunity to race the iconic number 47 Bertrand/Linblad/Drinan Mid-Rail Chassis , it was a life-changing moment for this rising star. Shocked but grateful, Brayden Egan knew this was more than just a chance to race; it was a chance to be part of something special. "I understand what goes into a racing operation, especially at this level, so to be asked to be behind the wheel was truly an honor,".

Brayden was recently voted by his peers the Mechanic of the Year Award. "It was an honor to receive that award, knowing there are so many others who put so much effort into their cars. To be recognized for my efforts means a lot” Despite not yet having a long list of racing achievements, he considers the award one of his proudest accomplishments.

Looking ahead, he is aware of the challenges that come with racing a more powerful car. "The biggest challenge is getting used to the torque and horsepower of the car. Learning to control that with my foot will take some adjustment,". Additionally, adapting to the differences between the Bertrand /Lindblad/Drinan chassis and his previous Hawk NEMA LITES car, both from a mechanical and driving perspective, is something he's focused on as he prepares for the season. Fortunately, his familiarity with the tracks and the drivers in the NEMA Lite series will give him some much needed experience to make the adjustment.

Having joined a team with a history of success in NEMA, he recognizes the value of that knowledge. "I can trust the car and the owner, so I can focus more on my driving rather than dealing with problems. I hope to one day add my name to the list of wins they’ve achieved," he said.

When it comes to his goals for the season, he remains grounded yet ambitious. "My goals are to learn as much as I can, finish races, gain respect, race clean, and progress both on and off track throughout the year." Behind every successful driver is a support system, and Brayden is no different. "I’m lucky to have the support of my dad, my girlfriend, Taylor, my friends, Anthony, Josh, Ben, TJ, Travis, and Julian, as well as Pernesiglio Racing, Redline Motorsports, Jim Miller, Circle Performance, my grandparents, and my mom.” Brayden expressed the importance of the people who help him both during and outside of race season.

As he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his racing career, there’s no doubt that with determination, support, and passion for racing, this driver is one to watch in the upcoming NEMA Midgets Series. Brayden will make his NEMA Midget Debut at the Ray Kelley Memorial Race at the New London Waterford Speedbowl on Saturday June 28th. Keep your eyes on this young gun and the new youth movement in the NEMA Midgets, he will be fun to watch!

NEMA Midgets Attract Young Talent

In 2025 NEMA fans will have their eyes on an exciting rookie, RJ Deighton, a rising star on the motorsports scene. RJ has an impressive track record in the NASCAR Youth Series, where he dominated with four championships in a single season. RJ is now stepping up to compete in the ultra-competitive Northeastern Midget Association series and is poised for success! Most recently, RJ showed off his skills in a restricted wingless 600 Racing at Airport Speedway in Newcastle Delaware.

As RJ gets ready for his debut in a NEMA midgets, preparation will be key. RJ said his approach is multifaceted. "To prepare myself, I go out to the garage and learn more about the cars. That way, when I'm on the track, I can better communicate with my dad about how the car is handling. I also train on the simulator to get a feel for different track conditions, so I know what to expect in real-world racing". Staying mentally and physically prepared is just as important as having a fast car, and RJ has a solid pre-race routine. "Before each race, I scope out the track and ﬁgure out what lines I can take to be fast".

One of the biggest transitions facing RJ will be adjusting to the handling and setup of the NEMA cars. But RJ is no stranger to these types of adjustments. "The car handling is deﬁnitely different than a micro 600, but they feel pretty similar to a quarter midget". But he's not resting on his laurels. He is continuing to hone his skills in key areas like downforce management, and learning when to lift or push depending on the track conditions.

With his ﬁrst NEMA season around the corner, RJ has set some lofty, yet realistic goals. "My goal for the 2025 season is to earn consistent top 5 or top 10 ﬁnishes." he says. "If I feel like I'm really exceeding, I'd love to get a victory or at least ﬁnish in the top 3". It's a humble, yet ambitious goal for someone with such a strong foundation in racing. Every young racer needs guidance, and RJ is fortunate to have some of the best in the business in his corner. "I've been learning a lot from Tim Bertrand, Avery Stoehr, and the whole Bertrand Motorsports crew." When it comes to who he looks up to in the NEMA division, RJ states "I really look up to two teams: Bertrand Motorsports and Matt Seymour Racing (MSR). Both teams have great drivers with amazing skills, and I hope to race like them someday." Behind every great racer is a strong support system, and RJ is no exception. "I have a lot of people supporting me--my family, friends, and everyone who helps me get faster in the car. My dad is my biggest supporter. He's always there to help me get better and better, race after race." This unwavering support will be essential as RJ navigates the highs and lows of his ﬁrst season in the NEMA series.

While racing is clearly RJ's passion, he also enjoys activities off the track that help him stay physically and mentally sharp. "Outside of racing, I like to play lacrosse and go to football games," With his strong foundation in racing, dedicated work ethic, and a team of experienced mentors behind him, RJ Deighton is ready to make his mark in the Northeastern Midget Association. RJ's Beast Gearte midget will be exciting to watch for the 2025 season and beyond. Keep an eye out for this rising star as he makes his debut in the NEMA series.

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