The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set to make its fourth appearance at White Mountain Motorsports Park this weekend, bringing the Thunder in the Mountains 200 to the historic 1993‑opened track in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. After a weather‑related postponement earlier in the season, the series finally returns to the 0.5‑mile oval for a Saturday night showdown on July 18, 2026.
The event will feature a tight four‑man championship battle, with Patrick Emerling holding a five‑point lead after his victory at Claremont Speedway. Close behind are reigning champion Austin Beers, Jon McKennedy, and Stephen Kopcik, each of whom has already secured multiple wins this year. The battle adds a layer of intrigue to a race that has historically produced three different Modified Tour winners.
Championship battle takes shape
Fans can expect a full day of on‑track action, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled before the 8 p.m. ET start of the 200‑lap main event. Ten tires are allotted per team, and the starting grid will be limited to 28 cars, including provisional positions that will be reshuffled after the fastest qualifier determines the draw.
In addition to the championship contenders, the field will include notable names such as Doug Coby, Matt Hirschman, Mike Christopher Jr., Tyler Rypkeman, Eric Goodale, Anthony Nocella, and the Bonsignore brothers, Justin and Kyle. The race will be streamed live on FloRacing, giving viewers a chance to follow every lap of the Thunder in the Mountains 200.