07/06/2025
Firecracker 40 at Little T Speedway, Thompson, CT:
What a weekend! Peter took on the Firecracker 40 at Little T Speedway—a two-day event filled with heat, racing, friends, ice cream, and lots of fishing.
In the Senior Animal heat, Peter started on pole and came out on top after a fierce back-and-forth battle. Even with the win, we made a small gear change overnight, hoping to squeeze out a bit more speed for the A Main.
In the Light World Formula heat, Peter started 2nd and finished 4th, holding his own in a competitive heat.
The invert was pulled by the drivers with the most passing points—and both races ended up with an invert of 1, putting Peter on pole for Junior Animal A Main.
This 40-lap feature was wild—lead changes, hard racing, and plenty of suspense. But when the checkered flag waved, Peter crossed the line first, earning his first-ever Senior Animal feature win! He stayed focused and didn’t let the pressure shake him, even with tough competition on his bumper.
In the final race of the day, Light World Formula A main, Peter started fourth and finished fourth. While he didn’t make the podium, he drove smart, made some great passes, and continues to grow stronger in this challenging new division.
Special thanks to Johnny Morgillo and the R1QMAA Driver Development Program for the rocket-fast Senior Animal—it was on fire all weekend!
Thank you to Shawn Thibeault and Nichole Thibeault for donating Logan’s left side tires for this race!
And as always, a huge thank you to our incredible sponsors. This dream wouldn’t be possible without your support!!
Pine Creek Structures CT
Accelerated Electrical Services LLC
Facility Compliance Services LLC & Fire Protection Division
KDM Kitchens LLC
Gail and Al Marino
Pamela Lavery
The Lavery Cousins (Jimmy & Lisa, Sue & Luis, Donny & Gina)
Grandma & Grandpa
Mema Rondini
The Magnano familyr