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NASCAR and American Racer Are Working Together To Address The Moving Target That Is Modified Tour Tires

by MikeJune 24, 2026

Anybody who might be tire’d of the talk of the town on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2026 should brace for more as the season progresses.

And that’s a good thing.

The introduction of American Racer as the Tour’s official tire supplier this season has brought a mixed bag of feedback through six of the 16 scheduled races. Some teams have thrived on the tires while others have expressed frustration. Jon McKennedy, the 2022 series champion and a two-time race winner this year, put it simply: “Some guys like them, and some guys don’t.”

By Tadd Haislop, NASCAR.com

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Grandview Speedway Hosts Modified-Sportsman-Vintage Action On A.D. Moyer Lumber Company Night This Saturday, PA 410 Sprint Speedweek Arrives June 30

by MikeJune 22, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway will complete a busy month of June racing schedule with two big nights of action during the next week.

The week kicks off with Grandview Speedway presenting another NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts program on Saturday featuring the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modifieds, Sportsman and the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage cars.

The show on Saturday, June 27 will be presented by A.D. Moyer Lumber Company and will include qualifying events leading up to a 30-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified feature, a 25-lap feature for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman, as well a 15-lap main event for the Vintage cars.

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Louden Reimert And Johnny Fugelo Are Winners In NASCAR Racing Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 22, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – There was a repeat winner and a first time winner in an entertaining night of racing action on Macmillan Oil Company of Allentown night Saturday at Grandview Speedway.

Louden Reimert of Oley, Pa. charged forward from ninth starting spot and secured the lead from Ryan Graver of Lehighton, Pa. on a ninth lap restart, then withstood several mid-race restarts, which enabled him to race home with his third T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modified win of the season at Grandview Speedway.

Johnny Fugelo of Norristown, Pa. a first year competitor in the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman division, started fifth, worked the outside lane of the speedway steadily picking off positions, then secured the lead with a pass of Taylor Kramer of Coopersburg, Pa. on lap eight, then withstood a scare with some late race lapped traffic and a fast closing Dakota Kohler of Kutztown, Pa. to score his first career win at Grandview Speedway.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Oxford Plains Speedway Postponed to June 6 Due to Forecasted Rain & Cold Weather

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 1, 2026) – Due to continued inclement weather forecasted for the Oxford area through the weekend, NASCAR and Oxford Plains Speedway officials have postponed the All States Materials Group 150 to Saturday, June 6. An updated event schedule will be shared at a later date.

The first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Oxford in nearly 35 years was originally scheduled for this Saturday, May 2, at 6:15 p.m. ET.

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Race Of Champions Modified Returns To Shangri-La II Speedway With “Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” Saturday, May 9

by MikeMay 6, 2026

Owego, NY (May 1, 2026) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will run one of its most traditional events earlier than usual this season when it returns to Shangri-La II Speedway on Saturday, May 9.

The “Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” will feature a 75-lap event for the Race of Champions Modified Series at the fast, concrete-surfaced facility located near Owego, NY.

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NASCAR Modifieds-Sportsman-Trivia This Saturday At Grandview Speedway, Modifieds Run Twin 25’s On May 9, High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive On May 19

by MikeApril 23, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The competition has been close, fierce and highly exciting three weeks into the 2026 racing season at Grandview Speedway, with a mix of younger drivers and veterans setting the pace, and another two-division program is on the schedule for this Saturday night.

This Saturday, April 25 will be a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman. Each division will run qualifying races leading to the 30-lap Modified and 25-lap Sportsman main events.

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Lincoln Speedway Set to Launch 2026 Season with Door Buster Opener Featuring Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge

by MikeApril 23, 2026

LINCOLN, IL – The wait is over as Lincoln Speedway roars back to life on Friday, April 24 with the highly anticipated 2026 Door Buster Season Opener, highlighted by the Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge, boasting a possible $1,000 payday for the DIRTcar Hornets.

Opening night will feature a full slate of fan-favorite divisions, including the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Hornets, and the always exciting MARA Midgets, setting the stage for an action-packed evening at the Logan County Fairgrounds.

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John Beatty Jr. Announces Retirement After 3 Riverhead Modified Championships, Leaving 2026 Title Chase Wide Open

by Bob FinanApril 23, 2026

Just weeks after celebrating his third consecutive Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified championship John Beatty Jr. of Merrick disclosed on social media that he along with car owner Mark S. Mina had their entire operation available for purchase. The whispers and rumors began to swell, what’s the story? Are they changing chassis types? Are they splitting? Monday afternoon John Beatty Jr. made it official when he announced he would retire from driving after he and the MSM Elite Motorsports teams historic three straight championships. Beatty’s retirement leaves the chase for the 2026 Riverhead NASCAR Modified title wide open.

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Stephen Kopcik No Fluke, Takes NASCAR Icebreaker 150 at Thompson Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 21, 2026

Thompson, CT — Yet another picture-perfect day greeted the fans at Thompson Speedway to finish off the 52nd Icebreaker with the help of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Single car, time-trial qualifying saw Mike Christopher Jr. leading much of the session before Matt Hirschman and Jon McKennedy both tied with a 19.125-second lap. Hirschman would lead the twenty-nine car field to green for the Icebreaker 150.

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Riverhead Raceway To Host First Of Two Practice Days Saturday, Free Grandstand Admission For Fans

by Bob FinanApril 21, 2026

The roar of race engines with the aroma of Sunoco Race Fuel will fill the air surrounding Riverhead Raceway Saturday afternoon April 18th as the track hosts the first on track activity leading up to the 2026 race season. As tradition dictates, grandstand admission for the Saturday test & tune will be free for race starved fans as well for the second practice day set for Saturday April 25th. Cars are scheduled to take to the historic quarter mile at 11:00 AM with rotating practice running into early evening.

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