2024 Spring Sizzler At Stafford Motor Speedway: Everything You Need To Know
2024 Spring Sizzler At Stafford Motor Speedway: Everything You Need To Know
Everything you need to know for the 2024 Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway including the entry list, historic winners and more.
This weekend marks the 52nd installment of the “Greatest Race in the History of Spring” at Stafford Motor Speedway, the annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler. This year’s race is a 100-lap Open Modified event that will take place on Sunday, April 28. To get you ready for this year’s version, here is "Everything You Need to Know" for the 52nd Annual Spring Sizzler.
What is the Spring Sizzler?
The Spring Sizzler is the opening weekend event that takes place every year at Connecticut’s Stafford Motor Speedway. The two-day event is headlined by a 100-lap Modified feature, but also includes SK Modifieds, SK Light Modifieds, Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Street Stocks.
How does the Spring Sizzler work?
For a long time, the Spring Sizzler was a 200-lap feature for the Modified division, and for many years it was actually a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event. Throughout the years the Spring Sizzler has evolved into what it is now, which is a 100-lap Open Modified event.
The event now consists of eight-lap heat races, 40-lap “Duel” races, and then the 100-lap feature. The heat race lineups are determined via a draw for position. The finishing orders of the heat races will determine the starting lineups for the two 40-lap Duel qualifying races. The finishing orders of those two races on Saturday night will decide the starting lineup for Sunday’s 100-lap feature event.
How much does the Spring Sizzler pay to win?
This year’s announced winners’ purse is $20,000, though the entire purse will see more than $125,000 in prize money paid throughout the field across Saturday’s two 40-lap Duel races and Sunday’s 100-lap main event.
On top of that, there is bonus money available to the leader of each lap to the tune of $150 per lap led, which will bring the winners’ share up significantly.
How do I watch the Spring Sizzler at Stafford?
The 52nd Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler is available to watch as part of a FloRacing subscription. If you’re already a FloRacing subscriber then you already have access to this weekend’s Spring Sizzler, as well as every single weekly racing event at Stafford Motor Speedway throughout the 2024 season. If you’re not a FloRacing subscriber but want to become one, you can do so by clicking here.
Spring Sizzler Entry List
Car No. | Driver |
00 | Michael Christopher Jr. |
1 | George Bessette Jr. |
1 | Stephen Kopcik |
3 | Matt Galko |
4 | Kyle Ellwood |
5ct | Chris Pasteryak |
7NY | Justin Bonsignore |
8 | Woody Pitkat |
08 | Nick Halkowicz |
9 | Tommy Barrett Jr. |
11 | Cory DiMatteo |
13 | Max Zachem |
16 | Ron Silk |
17 | Danny Knoll Jr. |
19 | Nick Salva |
25nh | Brian Robie |
25 | Matt Swanson |
28 | Buddy Charette |
31 | Noah Korner |
44ma | Doug Coby |
47 | Joey Mucciacciaro |
48 | Marcello Rufrano |
50 | Ronnie Williams |
51 | Anthony Bello |
55ct | Teddy Hodgdon |
55x | Jacob Perry |
57 | Keith Rocco |
58 | Eric Goodale |
60 | Matt Hirschman |
73 | Andy Jankowiak |
75 | David Arute |
77ny | William Lambros |
79 | Jon McKennedy |
81 | Todd Owen |
179 | Austin Beers |
Spring Sizzler All-Time Winners List
Year | Winner |
1972 | Fred DeSarro |
1973 | Ed Flemke |
1974 | Bugsy Stevens |
1975 | Richie Evans |
1976 | Richie Evans |
1977 | Maynard Troyer |
1978 | Maynard Troyer |
1979 | Maynard Troyer |
1980 | Geoffrey Bodine |
1981 | Bob Polverari |
1982 | Greg Sacks |
1983 | Greg Sacks |
1984 | Jimmy Spencer |
1985 | Richie Evans |
1986 | Brian Ross |
1987 | Reggie Ruggiero |
1988 | Ted Christopher |
1989 | Mike Stefanik |
1990 | Mike Stefanik |
1991 | Jeff Fuller |
1992 | Rick Fuller |
1993 | Reggie Ruggiero |
1994 | Mike Ewanitsko |
1995 | Mike Ewanitsko |
1996 | Jan Leaty |
1997 | Mike Stefanik |
1998 | Mike Stefanik |
1999 | Rick Fuller |
2000 | Rick Fuller |
2001 | John Blewett III |
2002 | Ted Christopher |
2003 | Ted Christopher |
2004 | Jerry Marquis |
2005 | Tony Hirschman |
2006 | Doug Coby |
2007 | Donny Lia |
2008 | Ted Christopher |
2009 | Ted Christopher |
2010 | Ted Christopher |
2011 | Bobby Santos III |
2012 | Doug Coby |
2013 | Bobby Santos III |
2014 | Bobby Santos III |
2015 | Woody Pitkat |
2016 | Doug Coby |
2017 | Ryan Preece |
2018 | Ryan Preece |
2019 | Doug Coby |
2021 | Patrick Emerling |
2022 | Matt Hirschman |
2023 | Ron Silk |
2024 Stafford Motor Speedway Schedule
Date | Event |
April 27 | NAPA Auto Parts Duel |
April 28 | 52nd NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler |
May 10 | Weekly Racing |
May 17 | Weekly Racing |
May 24 | Manock Ford SK Light Double Down |
May 31 | Kids Night |
June 7 | 7th Annual Casella Open Modified 80 |
June 14 | Limited Late Model 30 |
June 21 | Senators Cup |
June 28 | Firecracker 30 |
July 5 | Weekly Racing |
July 12 | Weekly Racing |
July 17 | GAF Roofing Modified Masters |
July 26 | Kids Night |
August 2 | 11th Annual SK 5K |
August 9 | Weekly Racing |
August 16 | Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80 |
August 23 | Weekly Racing |
August 30 | Kids Night |
September 6 | Late Model 50 |
September 13 | TC 13 Shootout |
September 20 | Weekly Racing |
September 27 | Champions Night |
September 28 | 51st Annual NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final |
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