MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 25,2025) – Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization will expand to two full-time entries in 2026, both with full-time drivers. Dean Thompson, who broke multiple organizational records in his rookie NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Season, will return to the No. 26 GR Supra. Harrison Burton, a NASCAR Cup Series winner and 2025 NXS playoff driver, will pilot the No. 24 GR Supra full-time.
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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Comes Home to Thompson for Three Events in 2026
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.
2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule Revealed
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.
Cat & Mouse in Jon McKennedy’s $5,000 Dash for Cash Win over Woody Pitkat
Thompson, CT — Joshua Gerard and Shane Gendron brought the R&R Open Street Stock Series to green to kick off Friday’s racing action. Gendron shot off like a rocket with Austin Erickson in hot persuit as Ryan Lineham made short work of his march to third by lap ten. While Lineham continued his run to take the lead on lap fourteen, Erickson and Andrew Gillis got physical for third-place before the field strung out in between several caution periods. Ryan Lineham finally took the long-winded win over Jason Woodard and Austin Erickson.
Ron Silk & Matt Hirschman Spilt Modified High Honors on Sunoco World Series Saturday
Thompson, CT — The rolling thunder of the New England Supermodified Series kicked off the stacked feature racing Saturday afternoon with Jon McKennedy quickly taking over the lead from Ryan Battle by lap three. Big brother Jeffrey Battle officially sewed up his championship hopes after taking the green flag and found himself in the top three by lap 15. Facing McKennedy’s near straightaway lead, Battle went on the hunt against PJ Stergios until the final five laps but McKennedy was in another zip code, taking the win as smoke began to spirt out of the tailpipe ahead of Jeffrey Battle and Anthony Nocella.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Thompson Speedway Moved Up to Saturday Due to Forecast of Rain
Barre, VT & Naples, ME (October 8, 2025) — Officials at Thompson Speedway announced today a revised schedule for the 63rd annual Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing. Due to an unfavorable weather forecast predicted for Sunday, officials have moved the Sunday Whelen Modified Tour portion of the original schedule into one massive Super Saturday of racing.
The Friday portion of the weekend will stay as originally scheduled while Super Saturday will now feature 10 exciting divisions of racing, culminating with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour feature to cap off the historic day.
Modified Fans Rejoice – Three Days of Open Wheeled Masters at Sunoco World Series
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — While the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing has a little bit of something for everyone, it’s truly a Modified fan’s dream! Three straight days of open wheeled masters taking on New England’s biggest and fastest short track for glory during the annual fall festival of racing!
Thompson Speedway Hosts A Pivotal World Series 150 For The Modified Tour This Sunday
With only two races remaining on the 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park welcomes back the series for the third and final time this year for Sunday’s World Series 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing and The NASCAR Channel).
Austin Beers enters Sunday’s race with a 13-point advantage on Justin Bonsignore in the Modified Tour standings. Every position matters for both drivers as Beers looks to inch closer to his first series championship and Bonsignore looks to make up ground in his quest for his fifth career crown.
History To Be Made At Thompson Speedway With The 75th Annual Race Of Champions As Part Of Sunoco World Series Weekend
Thompson, Conn. – (October 3, 2025) – History will be made on Saturday, October 11, when the 75th Annual Race of Champions is contested at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. For the first time in its storied history, “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” will be held in New England, joining the prestigious Sunoco World Series Weekend.
75th Annual Race Of Champions Ready To Take To The Track At Thompson Speedway As Part Of The Sunoco World Series Weekend
Thompson, Conn. – (September 27, 2025) – Anticipation is building for the 75th Annual Race of Champions, set to be held at Thompson Speedway on Saturday, October 11. For the first time in its storied history, “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” will take place in New England, joining the prestigious Sunoco World Series Weekend.