Historic Return to Stafford
After a five‑year hiatus, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour roars back to Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, reviving a tradition that has long defined short‑track excitement.
Four‑time series champion Justin Bonsignore is slated to compete, bringing a season that includes a single victory and a career record of one win in 41 prior starts at the 0.5‑mile oval. Joining him are Patrick Emerling and Austin Beers, the latter fresh off a dominant 2025 campaign that yielded five tour victories and the championship crown.
The event, scheduled for Friday at 8:45 p.m. Eastern, will feature a 150‑lap marathon that promises strategic pit work and late‑race battles. Fans can tune in live via FloRacing, which will stream the action to viewers across the United States.
Stafford’s history with the tour is rich; the track has hosted multiple dates over the years, and Emerling itself captured a victory there in 2021, complemented by nine top‑five and fourteen top‑ten finishes in 27 starts. The upcoming race thus blends legacy with fresh competition.
With the championship implications looming, the showdown at Stafford is more than a nostalgic nod—it’s a pivotal moment that could reshape the points landscape heading into the season’s final stretch.