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Bonsignore and Silk Bring Contentious Championship Rivalry to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Finale

by MikeOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Friends now foes to settle title bout under the lights at Martinsville Speedway this Saturday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2024) – In a contentious championship battle that began in the first race of the season at New Smyrna Speedway only miles from the birthplace of NASCAR, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title will once again be decided in the final race of the season at one of NASCAR’s most historic tracks as Justin Bonsignore and Ron Silk enter the finale at Martinsville Speedway separated by 10 points.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway For Crucial Championship Tilt

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

After the race was postponed for two weeks due to Hurricane Helene‘s impact on the Appalachain Mountains, North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to host the penultimate event of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season.

Last year saw NASCAR‘s oldest division visit North Wilkesboro for the first time in its long, prestigious history. A field of 38 cars showed up to take the green flag, with veteran Matt Hirschman bringing home the victory over the championship frontrunners in Ron Silk and Justin Bonsignore. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Grabs 43rd Career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Win in Sunoco World Series 150

by Kyle SouzaOctober 14, 2024

14th Thompson Speedway Victory Leaves Him in Sole Possession of Third All-Time on Tour Win List (PHOTO: Tom Morris Racing Photography)

THOMPSON, Conn. – Justin Bonsignore was in Thompson Speedway victory lane again on Sunday afternoon. For the 14th time in his career, Bonsignore captured victory on the high-banks in Connecticut – leading the most laps and taking the lead back late after a pit road miscue to rocket to another win.

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Sunoco World Series Sunday Up Next For Justin Bonsignore

by Kyle SouzaOctober 10, 2024

PHOTO: Tom Morris

Three-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore heads back to a familiar place this Sunday afternoon. Bonsignore and the Kenneth Massa Motorsports team will return to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park to compete in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Sunoco World Series 150. With just three races remaining in the Tour season, Bonsignore sits second, just 11 points out of the lead in the title chase.

Thompson has been one of Bonsignore’s best tracks in his career. Hosting 13 of his 42 career wins, Bonsignore’s last Thompson win came in this event last year. In two starts at Thompson so far in 2024, Bonsignore has finished fourth and second.

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Ron Silk Avoids Trouble and Captures Second NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

by MikeOctober 27, 2023

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 27, 2022) – A season-long battle between two veteran champions came down to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale and Ron Silk held on to secure his second career Tour championship with a sixth-place finish in the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR Cup Series regular Ryan Preece took home the Grandfather clock, winning in a sentimental car he prepared at his home shop.

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Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year

by MikeJune 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS – June 20, 2023 – Put the pedal to the metal in NASCAR Arcade Rush, launching later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This new arcade-style racing game revs up the heart-pumping, high-speed competition and action of one of the world’s top motorsports with wildly reimagined spins on NASCAR’s most legendary tracks. (more…)

Stafford Speedway 6th Annual Casella Waste Open 80 Driver Preview

by Lou ModestinoJune 16, 2023

(Stafford Springs, CT)—This Friday, June 16th, will see Stafford Speedway host the 6th Annual Casella Waste Open 80, the third of five Open Modified events scheduled during the 2023 racing season. Here we take a look at each of the 26 drivers currently entered into the Casella Waste Open 80 and offer their driving stats at Stafford along with car number, sponsor and chassis.

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Matt Hirschman Dominates At Seekonk, Becomes Whelen Modified Tour’s First Multi-Race Winner Of 2023

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2023

SEEKONK, Mass. — Matt Hirschman sports his “Big Money” nickname in part because of the success he’s experienced racing Modifieds at Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway. Yet entering the 2023 Seekonk 150, the 40-year-old had never won a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race in five such starts at the third-mile bullring. (more…)

Doug Coby Rockets To Second-Place Finish at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMay 31, 2023

BARRE, Vt. – Doug Coby’s first trip to Thunder Road International Speedbowl ended with a finish on the podium on Sunday afternoon. Coby wheeled the Mayhew Tools No. 10 to a strong second-place run after leading laps in the season opener for the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series.

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Second Annual Granite State Derby To Rock Lee USA Speedway Saturday

by Lou ModestinoMay 26, 2023

One of the most challenging and fastest short tracks in New Hampshire looms large on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule this Memorial Day weekend.

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