LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) — Lancaster Motorplex saw both high temperatures and high-paced action on Thursday, as the Race of Champions Modifieds rolled into town.
8 Modifieds took part in the Ol’ Boy Cup X — a 60-lap race presented by Thermal Foams, Inc., to honor Billy Colton, Sr.
LANCASTER, N.Y. – The Race of Champions Modified Series returns to Lancaster Motorplex this Thursday, July 2 for the tenth running of the Ol’ Boy Cup, a 60-lap sprint event paying $5,000 to win.
The Ol’ Boy Cup IX marks the Series’ first appearance at the half-mile asphalt oval this season, bringing top-tier Modified action to one of the region’s most storied venues.
Paulie Hartwig, III, of Galloway, N.J., heads into the event with momentum after capturing his first-ever Race of Champions Modified Series victory this past Saturday at Evans Mills Raceway Park.
EVANS MILLS, NY (June 29, 2026) – Paulie Hartwig III of Galloway, NJ, continued his rise through the Modified ranks Saturday night by charging from the 11th starting position to earn his first career Race of Champions Modified Series victory in the Bob Johnson Auto Group Rocket 76’er at Evans Mills Raceway Park.
Hartwig’s breakthrough victory did not come easily.
Standing between him and Victory Lane was one of the most accomplished Modified racers of the modern era, Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA.
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.
Lehighton, PA (April 18, 2026) – Matt Hirschman is always a contender, no matter the track. But when the Race of Champions Modified Series visits Mahoning Valley Speedway, one of the tracks closest to his home,
Hirschman seems to find another gear.
On Saturday night, Hirschman started 12th, methodically worked his way through the field, and took the lead from Paulie Hartwig III just past the midway point of the 75-lap “Spring Zing” before driving on to victory in the Race of Champions Modified Series season opener.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ahead of the release of their new book NASCAR Champions: Every Cup Series Champion from 1949 to Today, veteran motorsports authors H.A. Branham and Holly Cain will appear at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26, joining two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch for a fan Q&A prior to the Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race.
Elma, NY (March 2, 2026) — Race of Champions management and FloRacing have reached a multi-year agreement that will bring expanded coverage of the Race of Champions “Family of Series” to the FloRacing platform for the next three seasons, beginning in 2026.
Under the agreement, FloRacing will serve as the exclusive streaming provider for the Race of Champions “Family of Series” through the 2028 season.
Championships Awarded to Matt Hirschman, Andrew Lewis Jr., Tommy Barron, Scott Wylie, Tim Welshans, Cody McPherson, Joey VanLare and Trisha Connolly at the Holiday Inn Auburn – Finger Lakes Region
Mount Morris, NY (March 2, 2026) — Participants, officials, and fans of the Race of Champions “Family of Series” gathered at the Holiday Inn Auburn – Finger Lakes Region in Auburn, NY, for an evening of awards, accolades, and celebration to conclude the 2025 championship season. More than $60,000 in awards and point fund monies were distributed, along with several special recognitions.
Elma, NY (February 27, 2026) — Race of Champions management is announcing the slight revision of the 2026 schedule. There was one wrong date on the Modified schedule and the Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Dash Series has been removed the August 8, 2026 schedule at Holland (NY) Speedway. Race of Champions management has released its “Up-to-the-Minute” schedule, detailing division-by-division plans for the entire Race of Champions “Family of Series” for the upcoming 2026 season.
Robust schedules for both the Race of Champions Modified and Sportsman Modified Series headline the announcement.
Elma, NY (February 25, 2026) — Race of Champions management has released its “Up-to-the-Minute” schedule, detailing division-by-division plans for the entire Race of Champions “Family of Series” for the upcoming 2026 season.
Robust schedules for both the Race of Champions Modified and Sportsman Modified Series headline the announcement.
The Modified Series schedule features several traditional dates, including a return to Shangri-La II Speedway near Owego, NY, along with additional appearances at Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, PA. The Series will also return for a third consecutive season to Lee and Peggy Gill’s Evans Mills Raceway Park.
