Patrick Emerling secured his fourth victory of the 2026 season at Oswego Speedway’s Toyota Mod Classic 150, completing 124 of the 150 laps and crossing the finish line well ahead of the field.
The win marked another milestone for Emerling, who has been a consistent presence in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2024, and highlighted the strong partnership between the driver and his USNEPower Motorsports crew, overseen by veteran mechanic Dale Hedquist, whose technical adjustments kept the car running at peak efficiency.
Home Track Triumph
For Emerling, the triumph was especially sweet because Oswego Speedway is his home track, a venue where he grew up racing and where he has repeatedly found success; the victory was celebrated not only by his team but also by a crowd of local fans who cheered as he raised his arms in victory.
Jonathan McKennedy finished second, notching his sixth top‑five of the year, while Tyler Rypkema claimed third after fine‑tuning his setup for better handling; Teddy Hodgdon recovered from a pit‑road penalty to finish fifth, and Austin Beers, who started on pole, was shuffled back to sixth, underscoring the race’s unpredictability.
The result adds momentum to Emerling’s campaign in the championship battle, as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour continues to showcase tight competition among a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talents, with the Oswego event reinforcing the track’s importance to the series.