From Humphrey to present champion Dennis Gada, the sport's legendary names have taken on the challenging oval in both stock cars and open-wheel machines. Johnny Thomson, considered New England's greatest open-cockpit driver, was a two-time winner at the Speedbowl in 1951.

In 2002, Eric Berndt's $8,027 first-place money at the Modified Nationals was a record for the SK-Modified division. In 2001, Phil Rondeau became the first competitor to go over the 100 win in a single division (Late Models). Dennis Gada is the third straight driver to join his father on the championships list.

That tradition continues as the Speedbowl, now a proud member of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, presents not only outstanding weekly action but hosts the area's top touring divisions as well. The Speedbowl's list of Modified champions rivals that of any track.