2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule Revealed

NASCAR Whelen Modified TourDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR today revealed the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, a 16-race slate that blends tradition, competition and fan-favorite venues.

The new season marks the highly anticipated return of Stafford Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway, while the championship finale moves back to its storied home at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.

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Christopher Bell/Kyle Larson Matchup Is A Primary Focus At Martinsville

Martinsville Speedway, Xfinity 500, NASCAR Cup Series raceFor years, those following the careers of Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell have anticipated a head-to-head matchup between the two drivers—on asphalt.

With two berths in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 Race on the line, it’s a given that the two stars will pay close attention to each other in Sunday’s high-stakes Xfinity 500 (2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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JR Motorsports Teammates In Close Battle For Final NASCAR Xfinity Playoff Berth

IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250, NASCAR Xfinity race at Martinsville SpeedwayTwo JR Motorsports drivers—prolific rookie Connor Zilisch and defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier—already have qualified for the Championship 4 Race on points.

Two other JRM drivers are locked in a close battle for the final Championship 4 berth as the series moves to Martinsville Speedway for Saturday’s IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 (7:30 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Features Frantic Race For Playoff Berths

Slim Jim 200, Martinsville, NASCAR Craftsman Truck raceWith one notable exception, the elimination race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series features the closest competition among the three national touring series.

With three spots left in the Championship 4, five drivers are within 15 points of each other entering Friday night’s Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway (6 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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Front Row Motorsports Extends Zane Smith in Multi-Year Agreement

Zane Smith Extends With Front Row Motorsports in NASCAR Cup SeriesMOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 23, 2025) – NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith has signed a multi-year extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The 26-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif. native is finishing up his second season as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, having earned three top-five and ten top-10 career finishes and one career pole. Smith’s first full-time season in 2024 was aboard the No. 71 car for Spire Motorsports, before he returned to FRM to drive the No. 38 Ford this season under the direction of Crew Chief Ryan Bergenty.

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Final Race To Determine NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 Drivers From Martinsville Speedway This Sunday, Oct. 26, At 2 P.M. ET On NBC & Peacock

Martinsville Speedway, Xfinity 500, NASCAR Cup Series raceSTAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 22, 2025 – Only one race left to determine the final two drivers in the Championship 4! The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue on NBC and Peacock with the final race of the Round of 8 – and penultimate race of the season – with the Xfinity 500 from Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., this Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live pre-race coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at 1:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series – Martinsville Speedway

Next Race: Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race
The Place: Martinsville Speedway
Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, October 26
The Time: 2 p.m. ET
The Purse: $9,797,935
TV: NBC & Peacock, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 263 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 130),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 260), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 500)

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