The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour descended on Stafford Speedway on August 28, 2026 for the GAF 150, a 150‑lap battle that filled the grandstands with enthusiastic fans and featured a roster of veteran Modified drivers.
A caution flag flew on the very first lap after Austin Bierb and John McKennedy made contact, bunching the field and setting an early tone of turbulence.
A Late‑Race Turnaround
Steven Kopcik, starting from the pole, led the early stages, but Teddy Hodgdon applied relentless pressure, trading paint and eventually forcing a spin that involved Matt Hirschman and dropped Kopcik from the front.
When the pace car was deployed for the restart, Hodgdon seized the moment, slipping past Kopcik and pulling ahead as the field shuffled, turning a chaotic mid‑race into a personal triumph.
The race unfolded with a series of lead changes, each lap adding to the drama, until Hodgdon crossed the finish line with a seven‑car advantage, sealing a dominant victory that highlighted the intense competition among Kopcik, Hodgdon, and Hirschman.
The event also marked a notable home race for several drivers, including Stafford native Ben Dodd, who watched the action from the stands as his compatriots battled for the checkered flag.