Stafford Springs, CT --- The Spring Sizzler tradition continues with the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® April 23 and 24. With the 50th running of “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring” comes a new format. Here’s what you need to know about the format for the 50th Spring Sizzler®.

The Cars: Open Modifieds

Often referred to as “Tour-Type” Modifieds, these 600 horsepower beasts are some of the fastest short track cars around. Open Modifieds are the same cars that compete on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. 

The Drivers: Top Modified Drivers in the Northeast

Past Sizzler champions Doug Coby, Bobby Santos, Ryan Preece, Woody Pitkat, and Patrick Emerling are all entered along with a long list of the top Modified drivers in New England. Also entered is 2000 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Hall of Fame driver Bobby Labonte. Click here for the full entry-list.

50th Spring Sizzler Qualifying Format

Heat Races - Saturday, April 23

- Eight laps each

- Heat race lineup will be set by a random draw

- When drivers sign-in they will draw a number which will set their heat race starting position.

NAPA Auto Parts Duels - Saturday, April 23 

- 40 laps each

- Two 40 lap races with starting positions set from the heat races.

- Winner of Heat 1 will start on the pole of Duel 1, winner of Heat 2 will start on the pole of Duel 2, etc.

- Top 10 finishers in each Duel will transfer directly to the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler®. 

- Finishers 11th and beyond will compete in Sunday’s Last Chance Qualifier event. 

Last Chance Qualifiers - Sunday, April 24

- 15 laps each

- Two 15 lap races will be held on Spring Sizzler Sunday.

- The top five in each Last Chance Qualifier will transfer to the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler®. 

Provisionals

- Two provisionals will be awarded for the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler®. 

- One provisional for the most recent Spring Sizzler winner.

- One provisional for the best average finish in Stafford Open Modified competition in 2021 (driver must have competed in all four open modified events) 

NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler - Sunday, April 24

-100 laps  

- The 50th running of The Greatest Race in the History of Spring. 

VIDEO: On the Road to the Spring Sizzler, Bobby Labonte discusses his debut in the prestigious race.

The Prize

Total Prize Money: $132,000

Lap Money: $15,000 ($150 per lap led)

To Win the NAPA Duel: $4,000

To Win the NAPA Spring Sizzler: $15,000

Bonuses

To the highest finishing competitor that competed in 75% or more of each series 2021 events. Bonus will be awarded to whoever finishes the highest in the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler®

Race of Champions, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, SMART, & SK Modified - $500 each

Tri-Track Modifieds - $1,000

Pole Award Winner Award from the Family of Bobby Turner

$500 to each Duel Winner

SRX Series Ride

The winner of the 50th NAPA Spring Sizzler® will compete in the July 2nd SRX Racing Series event at Stafford Speedway.

For more information, visit www.staffordspeedway.com, checkout Stafford Speedway on Facebook or Twitter, or contact the track office at 860-684-2783.