Track Night 2025: Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park - May 20
- May 20, 2025
- Experiential, Track Night in America
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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP), formerly Thompson International Raceway, is a motorsports park in Thompson, Connecticut, featuring a 5 ⁄ 8-mile (1.0 km) paved oval racetrack and a 1.7-mile (2.7 km) road racing course. Once known as the "Indianapolis of the East", it was the first asphalt-paved racing oval track in the United States and is now under the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series banner. Each year Thompson hosts one of the great fall variety events "The World Series of Auto Racing" highlighted by the IMSA Super Modifieds and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. This event frequently draws over 350 race cars in 16 separate divisions over three days.
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PRICING
Track Tour Laps and Spectating: FREE!
TRACK SPECIFIC RULES
- Sound limit of 103 decibels will be in force at all times.
- Paddock area speed limit is 10 MPH. Access road speed limit is 20 MPH. Pit lane speed limit is 30 MPH.
EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30PM | - | Gates Open |
3:30PM | - | Worker Meeting (includes Driver/Worker participants) |
3:45PM | - | MANDATORY HAWK PERFORMANCE NOVICE MEETING |
4:00PM | - | MANDATORY INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GROUP MEETING; Hawk Novice Group Paced Laps |
4:20PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 1 |
4:25PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 1 |
4:40PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 1 |
5:00PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 1 |
5:20PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 2 |
5:25PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 2 |
5:40PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 2 |
6:00PM | - | Track Touring Laps (Open to All) |
6:20PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 2 |
6:40PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 3 |
6:45PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 3 |
7:00PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 3 |
7:20PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 3 |
7:40PM | - | Track Close |
9:00PM | - | Gates Close |
* Times are an approximation (Weather and on-track issues can play havoc with a schedule, and sometimes officials might have to improvise to make sure everyone gets the most out of the event.)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Get Ready for Track Night Memories with Clarus Multimedia!
We’re excited to announce that Clarus Multimedia, our fantastic Track Night photographers from New England and beyond, will be capturing all the high-speed action at our upcoming events! They are now accepting pre-orders for exclusive multi-event photo packages that cover your favorite tracks: Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Lime Rock Park, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Palmer Motorsports Park, Pocono Raceway, and New Jersey Motorsports Park!
Special Offer: Packages start at just 5 events, and when you book 5, you only pay for 4! Plus, larger packages can save you up to $175—enough to enter another Track Night event!
We are also planning on adding driver/car portraits at certain events. Watch out for more information on those if interested!
For more details on pre-ordering, click here. Clarus Multimedia is also offering flexible payment options through PayPal (Pay Later and Pay in 4) as well as other pay later options through other channels, making it easier than ever to secure your photos!
Not looking for a multi-event package? No problem! Clarus Multimedia will still be capturing every car on track at each event. You’ll receive an email from Jack Track with a link to view your images as soon as they’re ready. Photos will be organized by car for your convenience, so you can easily find and order all your favorites—whether you want prints, digital downloads, or just a few standout images. And remember, you can still enjoy one free download, courtesy of Track Night and our friends at The Tire Rack!
Additionally, we are planning to add driver/car portraits at select events. Stay tuned for more information if you're interested!
Get ready to relive the thrill of Track Night!

ADDITIONAL TRACK INFORMATION
Click Here for more information about Track Night events at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.