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

by Lou Modestino
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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NOTEBOOK: Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman Headline Talented Modified Tour North Wilkesboro Entry List

by Mike
NOTEBOOK: Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman Headline Talented Modified Tour North Wilkesboro Entry List

There is no shortage of star power as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to North Wilkesboro Speedway this Sunday for the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150.

Headlining the entry list are two NASCAR Cup Series legends – 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman and 2000 series champion Bobby Labonte. Newman is piloting the No. 77 Modified for Mike Curb, while Labonte is in the No. 38 for Sadler-Stanley Racing. (more…)

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Track Talk – Ken Massa Motorsports Re-signs Sponsor / JCR Teaming Up With Shawn Colomito For 2021 / Bear Ridge Speedway Schedule For 2021

by Lou Modestino
Track Talk – Ken Massa Motorsports Re-signs Sponsor / JCR Teaming Up With Shawn Colomito For 2021 / Bear Ridge Speedway Schedule For 2021

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. —  After scoring their second championship together on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2020, Ken Massa Motorsports and Justin Bonsignore have announced that Phoenix Communications Inc. will return to the team as title sponsor in 2021. (more…)

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2020 Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semifinalists Revealed: Four New Englanders Made the List

by Lou Modestino
2020 Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semifinalists Revealed: Four New Englanders Made the List

CONCORD, N.C. – The seven drivers who will represent the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) for the 2020 racing season will come from a diverse group of 15 semifinalists that were announced on Monday morning’s edition of Speed51.com’s “The Bullring.” The drivers range in age from 15 to 23 years of age and represent nine different states and one Canadian province. (more…)

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Track Talk – Indoor Racing Postponed/NASCAR Whelen Tour Schedule/FL Driver To Compete at NHMS

by Lou Modestino
Track Talk – Indoor Racing Postponed/NASCAR Whelen Tour Schedule/FL Driver To Compete at NHMS

In this edition of Lou Modestino’s “Track Talk”…..

  • Ironton Telephone Allentown Indoor Auto Racing Events January 8-9 postponed
  • NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour announces 2021 schedule
  • Florida Wheelwoman to Compete in Northeast Classic at NHMS

Read all about these items after the jump… (more…)

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