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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Official Release 2026 Schedule of Events

by Lou ModestinoNovember 12, 2025

The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour released their 2026 Schedule of Events Tuesday with fourteen point-counting events once again completing a stellar season! (Mark & Merrick Cote photo)

Barre, VT — After several weeks of planning, Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour announced today the 2026 Schedule of Events for North America’s most historic Late Model touring series with 14 point-counting events on a fifteen-stop schedule. Along with the $60,000+ Milton CAT point fund and $20,000 champion’s share on the line, the 2026 schedule begins with ten stops at ten different facilities and features traditional marquee events for the international stars as well as several exciting changes to shake up the season!

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Gary Putnam Named NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series Director

by Lou ModestinoNovember 11, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) – NASCAR announced today that Gary Putnam has been named the new Series Director for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, becoming the fifth person to hold the position in the Tour’s storied history. Putnam succeeds Jimmy Wilson, who has overseen the series since 2013. Earlier this year, Wilson accepted the role of Sr. Technical Director of NASCAR Regional.

Putnam joins an esteemed line of Series Directors that includes Jerry Cook (1985–1992), Ed Cox (1993–2007), Chad Little (2008–2012), and Jimmy Wilson (2013–2025). His appointment marks a new chapter for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as it enters its 41st season in 2026.

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Divisional Lineup Set For July 1, 2026 Mid Week Madness NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Showdown at Seekonk Speedway

by Lou ModestinoNovember 7, 2025

Tour To Compete in Seekonk Speedway Firecracker 150 presented by the Bethesda Leadership Group; Granite State Pro Stock Series, Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars Summer Showdown Join Packed Card

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway announced today the full divisional lineup for the July 1, 2026 event that includes the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Visit Riverhead Raceway Twice In 2026 With Events May 30th And September 19th

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

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.

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Austin Beers Becomes Youngest NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion in Series History

by Lou ModestinoOctober 27, 2025

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.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Comes Home to Thompson for Three Events in 2026

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway in 2026 — The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway (CT) for three marquee events at the 5/8-mile, highbanked oval in 2026! (Tom Morris photo)

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.

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2nd Annual Thunder In The Mountains 200 Set For Saturday, June 20th At White Mountain

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to White Mountain Motorsports Park (NH) for the 2nd annual Thunder in the Mountains 200 on Saturday, June 20th. (Tom Morris photo)

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.

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2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule Revealed

by MikeOctober 24, 2025

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.

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Corey LaJoie To Drive No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado At Martinsville

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2025

Corey LaJoie will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway.
Last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, LaJoie piloted his No. 77 Gainbridge Chevy to an eighth-place finish in the Love’s RV Stop 225. After battling inside the top five for much of the afternoon, LaJoie lined up on the front row for NASCAR Overtime when his drafting line broke apart before ultimately finishing eighth.

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Austin Beers and Justin Bonsignore to Settle the Modified Tour Championship at Martinsville

by Lou ModestinoOctober 22, 2025

Justin Bonsignore Thompson Speedway Whelen Modified Tour — PHOTO: Rob Branning/Souza Media

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.

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