LANCASTER, N.Y. – The Race of Champions Modified Series returns to Lancaster Motorplex this Thursday, July 2 for the tenth running of the Ol’ Boy Cup, a 60-lap sprint event paying $5,000 to win.
The Ol’ Boy Cup IX marks the Series’ first appearance at the half-mile asphalt oval this season, bringing top-tier Modified action to one of the region’s most storied venues.
Paulie Hartwig, III, of Galloway, N.J., heads into the event with momentum after capturing his first-ever Race of Champions Modified Series victory this past Saturday at Evans Mills Raceway Park.
“It’s going to be a busy week for us,” said Hartwig. “We’re looking forward to being back at Lancaster on Thursday. It’s always a big race. We’ve been working hard to improve our Modified program, and hopefully we’ll be in contention at the end. It’ll definitely be an exciting night.”
The Race of Champions Modified Series will be joined by Lancaster Motorplex weekly divisions as part of a full night of racing. Green flag action begins at 7:00 PM.
EVENT DETAILS
- Where: Lancaster Motorplex – 57 Gunnville Road, Lancaster, N.Y. (just north of Route 33 and minutes from the NYS Thruway)
- When: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- What: Ol’ Boy Cup IX – Race of Champions Modified Series (60-Lap Feature)
- More Info: http://www.rocmodifiedseries.com / http://www.lancastermotorplex.com
WATCH LIVE
The event will be broadcast live on FloRacing.
How to Watch on FloRacing:
- On Your TV: Download the FloSports app on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Samsung, VIZIO, or LG
• On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android devices
About the Race of Champions: The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Primary marketing partners include Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, FX Caprara, Airport Collision, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com, and Speed Sport.
The 76th Annual Race of Champions will take place in 2026, continuing its legacy as the second-longest consecutively run auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.
For more information, contact;
Race of Champions Media at media@rocmodifiedseries.com
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