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Joey Bruan Makes Late Race Charge To Capture $12,000 Islip 300 Victory At Riverhead Raceway

by Bob FinanNovember 17, 2025

Joey Braun of Manorville put a $12,000 bow on his freshman season as a tour type Modified driver Saturday evening by winning the 9th annual Islip 300 at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening. Braun broke onto the tour type Modified scene on the SMART tour this year, with he and sponsor Rich Gerbe through his HighMark Building Efficiency securing the Hillbilly Racing ride. Gerbe became a car owner over the summer with he and Braun winning their only other Riverhead start on Wednesday August 27th during a 50-lapper.

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Officials Release White Mountain Motorsports Park Schedule for 2026

by Lou ModestinoNovember 12, 2025

White Mountain Motorsports Park officials released today the 2026 Schedule of Events for the New Hampshire oval, highlighted by two appearances by the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour. (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — Officials with White Mountain Motorsports Park are looking forward to plenty of Thunder in the Mountains for 2026 and have released the Schedule of Events for the coming season. Twenty exciting showcases from mid-May to late-September means there’s plenty of action to be had at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track in 2026!

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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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Race of Champions Management Negotiating New 2026 Plans; Adjusts Holland Speedway Date

by MikeNovember 7, 2025

Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.

The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.

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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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Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Race Day At Seekonk!

by Lou ModestinoOctober 24, 2025

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.

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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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