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Jonathan McKennedy won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 after a rain‑affected race featuring multiple cautions and a strategic final‑lap move.
The upcoming championship race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will see five drivers vying for the title, with points leader Patrick Emerling chasing a win and defending champion Austin Beers aiming to close a 13‑point gap.
Multiple Whelen Modified Tour competitors reported left‑rear tire blistering during practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, prompting criticism of American Racer's tire performance and raising questions about race‑day reliability.
Austin Beers will lead the field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after posting a 29.924-second lap, with Eric Goodale and Tyler Rypkema following. Practice was topped by Jonathan McKennedy, and the event forms part of the 2026 NASCAR Modified series.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set to make its long‑awaited return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, bringing a 100‑lap race that promises high‑octane competition and a narrative rich with history.
After years of setbacks at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Matt Hirschman finally captured his first NASCAR Modified Tour win on August 5, 2026, a moment that resonated with his family’s racing heritage and signaled a shift in the series’ competitive landscape.
Patrick Emerling aims to extend his winning streak to four consecutive victories at the Thompson 150, a milestone that would place him among the series' most dominant drivers.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set to make its fourth appearance at White Mountain Motorsports Park this weekend, featuring a tight championship battle, a full day of on‑track action, and a live broadcast on FloRacing.
Rain forces a shift in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, elevating Patrick Emerling's championship lead and setting the stage for Austin Beers' first 2026 victory attempt.
Patrick Emerling, a 33‑year‑old driver from Orchard Park, New York, captured his third consecutive NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory at Monadnock Speedway, securing a $5,000 bonus and extending a rare streak of back‑to‑back wins.
The final race of the Whelen Midsummer Championship miniseries will decide the 2026 champion, with a $5,000 payout on the line.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will race at Monadnock Speedway on Saturday night, marking the only visit to the New Hampshire bullring this season.
Matt Hirschman claimed his fourth Modified Tour win at Seekonk Speedway, the 11th of his career, after starting eighth and fighting through early setbacks. The race, part of the Whelen Midsummer Championship, saw strong finishes from Chase Dowling and Patrick Emerling, while the next event will be streamed live on FloRacing.
Matt Hirschman claimed his eleventh career victory at Seekonk Speedway after a late‑stage showdown, with Chase Dowling finishing second and the series heading to Claremont Speedway on July 10.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will race at Seekonk Speedway on July 1, 2026, for the Firecracker 150 presented by the Bethesda Leadership Group, featuring a three‑race championship, prize money, and live broadcast coverage.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at White Mountain Motorsports Park, originally set for June 20, 2026, has been moved to July 18, 2026, due to forecasted rain. The shift impacts the title battle between John McKennedy and Stephen Kopcik, while notable drivers prepare for the historic New Hampshire venue.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at White Mountain Motorsports Park has been rescheduled to July 18, 2026 due to forecasted rain, reshaping the points battle and bringing key drivers into focus.
Jon McKennedy secured his fourth career win in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Oxford Plains Speedway, dominating the event despite missing the pole. The race featured strong showings from Tyler Rypkema, Eric Goodale, Ronnie Williams and Paulie Hartwig III, while Boehler Racing Enterprises played a key role in the victory.
The series heads to Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway for the first time since the 1980s, with points leader Stephen Kopcik and challenger Austin Beers headlining a deep field of contenders.
The historic race will showcase top drivers, including points leader Stephen Kopcik and veteran Matt Hirschman, and will be broadcast on FloRacing.
The upcoming J&R Precast 150 at Seekonk Speedway promises a tightly contested race featuring veteran champions and a debutant, highlighting the series' deep short‑track tradition.