Prior to the 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour finale Thursday at the historic Martinsville Speedway, WMT officials revealed a 16-race 2026 schedule that will take the touring racers from Florida to Maine. Riverhead Raceway owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz are proud and excited to again host two events in 2026 with the Miller Lite Salute to Don Howe Saturday May 30th along with the Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday September 19th. The two races mark the 78th and 79th appearances of the WMT since 1985.
Modifieds
Austin Beers Becomes Youngest NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion in Series History
Justin Bonsignore wins Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway, finishes second in championship points
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Justin Bonsignore took home the Martinsville Speedway clock, but it was Austin Beers’ time to shine as the 22-year-old became the youngest champion in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour series history.
Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Race Day At Seekonk!
The Monaco Modified Series teams up with HalloWizz for a Halloween celebration you won’t forget! Join us for the USNEPower Haunted Hundred XL at Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 25th, for a day filled with thrilling races and spooky fun.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Comes Home to Thompson for Three Events in 2026
Thompson, CT — The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced Thursday afternoon the 2026 Whelen Modified Tour schedule ahead of the 2025 championship event at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Included in the sixteen race schedule will be three events contested on the 0.625-mile Thompson Speedway here in Connecticut including the all-important finale in the heart of Modified country.
2nd Annual Thunder In The Mountains 200 Set For Saturday, June 20th At White Mountain
N. Woodstock, NH — NASCAR officials announced the 2026 Whelen Modified Tour schedule at Martinsville Speedway Thursday afternoon just ahead of the Tour’s championship event. Included in the sixteen-race schedule is the 2nd annual Thunder in the Mountains 200 at White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) on Saturday, June 20 after NASCAR’s most historic division put on yet another stellar showing in 2025.
2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule Revealed
DAYTONA 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.
Riverhead Raceway 9th Annual Islip 300 Registration Open, Race Procedure Changes Announced For November 15th Event
Activity and excitement surrounding the 9th annual Islip 300 Saturday November 15th at Riverhead Raceway building for the $12,000 to win tour type Modified spectacular. Monday, track management announced free registration for the Islip 300 and support classes is now open, as well revealing several major changes to race procedure for the 300. Chase Grennan of Glen Cove scored a huge upset win at just 17-years old last November, and the college freshman hopes to become the first back-to-back winner of the short track classic next month.
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Austin Beers and Justin Bonsignore to Settle the Modified Tour Championship at Martinsville
The battle for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship has reached its crescendo as Austin Beers and Justin Bonsignore settle the battle for the series championship during Thursday evening’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing).
Beers enters Thursday’s race with a 14-point advantage in the standings and needs only to finish eighth or better to claim the series championship regardless of what Bonsignore does. Bonsignore, however, is the defending winner at Martinsville and could turn the tide in his favor if things Beers stumbles at the 0.526-mile oval.
Jacob Perry Wins Modified 75, Sunday At Claremont Motorsports Park Fall Challenge Day 3
CLAREMONT, N.H. – Third generation hot shoe Jacob Perry won the Modified Racing Series season finale 75-lap main event Sunday afternoon at Claremont Motorsports Park, but it was a second third generation 24-year-old star who celebrated the most when the checkers had waved to end the rapid-fire event.
Lincoln IL Speedway Practice Night Recap / Friday Nationals Preview
Over 60 Cars Turn Laps in Lincoln Speedway Fall Nationals Practice
Friday Racing Action Set to Begin at 6 PM
(Lincoln, IL) — More than 60 competitors took to the ¼-mile dirt oval Thursday night for open practice, kicking off the 2025 DIRTcar Fall Nationals weekend at Lincoln Speedway. Perfect weather and a smooth, fast racetrack greeted teams as they tuned up for two big nights of racing action.