Inside The Numbers: Nutmeg State Flavor Fading From Whelen Modified Tour Ranks
When it comes to asphalt Modified racing there have been plenty of regional hotspots developed over the years, from Long Island to Eastern Mass. to the Jersey Shore to Eastern Pennsylvania to Winston-Salem, N.C. But for generations, Connecticut has been considered the epicenter of the culture and community that is asphalt Modified racing and it […]
Ryan Preece NASCAR Cup Series Darlington Preview
● Event: Goodyear 400 (Round 13 of 36) ● Time/Date: 3 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 12 ● Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway ● Layout: 1.366-mile oval ● Laps/Miles: 293 laps/400.2 miles ● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 90 laps / Stage 2: 95 laps / Final Stage: 108 laps ● TV/Radio: FS1 / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio ● Ryan Preece will be throwing it back to his 2013 NASCAR Whelen […]
First-Year Whelen Modified Tour Team Breaking Away From Developmental Consultant
One of the highlights of the first quarter of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season has been the performance of veteran Patrick Emerling with a first year team with the division. Emerling, of Orchard Park, N.Y., is running this season for first year series owner Rich Gautreau. In preparing for the launch of the […]
Patrick Emerling Honors Modified Legend Jan Leaty With Xfinity Series Throwback At Darlington
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling today revealed his paint scheme for the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. Nearly all entrants showcase a throwback livery for the race, and Emerling is no exception. This year, Emerling’s Liberty Brew LLC Chevrolet Camaro is a nod to modified racing […]
Tom Rogers Jr. And Steve Mendoza Teaming Up For WMT Miller Lite Salutes Wayne Anderson 200 At Riverhead
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour car owner Steve Mendoza, and five-time Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Tour Type Modified champion Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead announced Tuesday morning they are joining forces for the Miller Lite Salutes Wayne Anderson 200 WMT event Saturday May 18th. The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of Wayne Anderson’s 1994 NASCAR Whelen Modified […]
J&R Precast Named Title Sponsor For Whelen Modified Tour Event At Seekonk
June 1 Race Now Named J&R Precast 150 Seekonk Speedway is happy to announce that longtime local business, J&R Precast, located in Berkley, Massachusetts, has been signed as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event on Saturday, June 1. The June stop for NASCAR’s oldest touring series will mark their sixth race […]
RaceDayCT Poll: Who Will Be The Next First Time Whelen Modified Tour Winner
Before the 2024 Whelen Modified Tour season opening event at New Smyrna Speedway in February we asked who you thought would be the next first time winner on the Whelen Modified Tour. An overwhelming 40.7 percent of the 386 voters chose Jake Johnson from the 10 choices available. Saturday Jake Johnson did become the next […]
Kyle Larson Tops Chris Buescher At Kansas In Closest NASCAR Cup Series Event Ever
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – In the closest finish in NASCAR history, Kyle Larson beat Chris Buescher to the checkered flag by roughly one inch to win Sunday night’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. After Kyle Busch’s spin on Lap 261 of a scheduled 267 sent the race to overtime, Buescher took the lead on the […]
Inside The Numbers: Rare Whelen Modified Tour Podium Missing Dominators At Monadnock
It was a day for celebrating old and new Saturday in victory lane following the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Granite State Derby at Monadnock Speedway. It was the iconic Ole Blue No. 3 car celebrating victory with first-time series winner Jake Johnson. Behind Johnson at the checkered flag was Austin Beers in second and Patrick […]
Picture This: Jim DuPont Gallery From Whelen Modified Tour Granite State Derby At Monadnock
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returned to action Sunday Monadnock Speedway for the running of the Granite State Derby. When the day was over at Monadnock it was first-time series winner Jake Johnson celebrating in victory lane with the iconic Boehler Racing Enterprises Ole Blue No. 3. RaceDayCT’s Jim DuPont was on […]
Eric Berndt Tops SK Modifieds At New London-Waterford Speedbowl Blast Off
Kicking off the season well at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl is becoming a trending matter for veteran SK Modified driver Eric Berndt. Berndt was victorious in the 71-lap SK Modified Blast Off at the Speedbowl in 2022. And Sunday he was blasting back to victory lane in the annual Speedbowl opener. Berndt, of Cromwell, topped […]
Justin Brown Scores Modified Victory At Riverhead Raceway Opener
It may have been NASCAR Pack the Track opening night for the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series of Riverhead Raceway, but the on-track action displayed mid season form, featuring two great finishes and exciting racing action all night. When the dust settled, Justin Brown of Manorville sat in NASCAR Tour Type Modified victory lane at […]
Long Way: Matt Swanson Goes Back To Front To Top Milton Cat Modified Racing Series At Waterford
Matt Swanson took the long road to victory lane Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. The absolute longest road possible. Swanson started last in the 19-car field in the Milton Cat Modified Racing Series feature Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. When the 75-lap feature was over it was Swanson celebrating the back to the […]
Ole Time, First Timer: Jake Johnson Wins Whelen Mod Tour Granite State Derby At Monadnock
It’s the most iconic and historic car on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. And Saturday it was the long familiar Ole Blue No. 3 back in victory lane, celebrating with a new winner for the series. Jake Johnson held off the challenges of Ron Silk and Austin Beers over the closing stages to win the […]
Hometown Boy Chris Pelkey Tops American-Canadian Tour Community Bank 150 At Thunder Road
Gray, Jaques and Zeno Join in Opening Day Wins A strong showcase of true Thunder Road tradition awaited spectators and teams alike on Saturday, as over 100 cars joined the annual car show and joined the celebration of the late, great Ken Squier. What followed was also nothing short of tradition, with the competition brimming […]
Despite NASCAR Lifting Suspension, Some Tracks On Whelen Mod Tour Holding Sam Rameau Out Of Competition
On Thursday NASCAR announced that they were lifting the indefinite suspension of Whelen Modified Tour driver Sam Rameau, effective on May 15. But that announcement by NASCAR does not mean Rameau will be fully welcomed back to the division at all tracks left on the series’ 2024 schedule. Rameau has not been in competition behind […]
NASCAR Lifts Indefinite Suspension Of Whelen Modified Tour Driver Sam Rameau
NASCAR has lifted its indefinite suspension of driver Sam Rameau, effective May 15. Rameau has not been in competition behind the wheel since his team was involved an ugly issue last October during an Open Modified event at Thompson Speedway. Sam Rameau was not immediately available for comment Thursday evening. Randy Rameau, the father of […]
Where Is Sam Rameau Racing? He’s Been Cleared By One Series
Modified veteran Sam Rameau has not been in competition behind the wheel since his team was involved an ugly issue last October during an Open Modified event at Thompson Speedway. Following the incident, Rameau was suspended by NASCAR and a host of regional divisions and racing facilities. Read more at the RaceDayCT Insider Page: Where […]
Scott Tapley, Josh Vanada, News And Views On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 151 of Unmuffled we check in on some people involved with some big events coming up this weekend. We’ll talk with Thunder Road racing director Scott Tapley, who will oversee that track’s opening weekend coming up in a couple days. We’ll also talk with Monadnock Speedway operator and JDV Productions owner Josh Vanada, […]
Chris Young Eager For Riverhead Raceway Opener On Saturday
Every race driver is more than ready for a new season to dawn. Chris Young of Calverton is no exception, in fact he is beyond eager for the new NASCAR …
Thunder Road Opening Weekend Now One Memorable Saturday On May 4
With the increasingly poor forecast calling for rain and cold temperatures in Barre on Sunday, Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour officials have …
Whelen Mod Tour Notes: $20K In Bonuses Highlights Return Of Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup
For the third consecutive season, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers and teams will have the opportunity to race for bonus bucks as part of JDV …
Inside The Numbers: Nutmeg State Flavor Fading From Whelen Modified Tour Ranks
When it comes to asphalt Modified racing there have been plenty of regional hotspots developed over the years, from Long Island to Eastern Mass. to the Jersey Shore to Eastern Pennsylvania to Winston-Salem, N.C. But for generations, Connecticut has been considered the epicenter of the culture and community that is asphalt Modified racing and it […]
Despite NASCAR Lifting Suspension, Some Tracks On Whelen Mod Tour Holding Sam Rameau Out Of Competition
On Thursday NASCAR announced that they were lifting the indefinite suspension of Whelen Modified Tour driver Sam Rameau, effective on May 15. But that announcement by NASCAR does not mean Rameau will be fully welcomed back to the division at all tracks left on the series’ 2024 schedule. Rameau has not been in competition behind […]
Long Way: Matt Swanson Goes Back To Front To Top Milton Cat Modified Racing Series At Waterford
Matt Swanson took the long road to victory lane Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. The absolute longest road possible. Swanson started last in the 19-car field in the Milton Cat Modified Racing Series feature Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl. When the 75-lap feature was over it was Swanson celebrating the back to the […]
Scott Tapley, Josh Vanada, News And Views On The Latest Unmuffled
On Episode 151 of Unmuffled we check in on some people involved with some big events coming up this weekend. We’ll talk with Thunder Road racing director Scott Tapley, who will oversee that track’s opening weekend coming up in a couple days. We’ll also talk with Monadnock Speedway operator and JDV Productions owner Josh Vanada, […]
Despite NASCAR Lifting Suspension, Some Tracks On Whelen Mod Tour Holding Sam Rameau Out Of Competition
On Thursday NASCAR announced that they were lifting the indefinite suspension of Whelen Modified Tour driver Sam Rameau, effective on May 15. But that announcement by NASCAR does not mean Rameau will be fully welcomed back to the division at all tracks left on the series’ 2024 schedule. Rameau has not been in competition behind […]
Eric Berndt Tops SK Modifieds At New London-Waterford Speedbowl Blast Off
Kicking off the season well at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl is becoming a trending matter for veteran SK Modified driver Eric Berndt. Berndt was victorious in the 71-lap SK Modified Blast Off at the Speedbowl in 2022. And Sunday he was blasting back to victory lane in the annual Speedbowl opener. Berndt, of Cromwell, topped […]
Despite NASCAR Lifting Suspension, Some Tracks On Whelen Mod Tour Holding Sam Rameau Out Of Competition
On Thursday NASCAR announced that they were lifting the indefinite suspension of Whelen Modified Tour driver Sam Rameau, effective on May 15. But that announcement by NASCAR does not mean Rameau will be fully welcomed back to the division at all tracks left on the series’ 2024 schedule. Rameau has not been in competition behind […]
Tom Rogers Jr. And Steve Mendoza Teaming Up For WMT Miller Lite Salutes Wayne Anderson 200 At Riverhead
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour car owner Steve Mendoza, and five-time Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Tour Type Modified champion Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead announced Tuesday morning they are joining forces for the Miller Lite Salutes Wayne Anderson 200 WMT event Saturday May 18th. The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of Wayne Anderson’s 1994 NASCAR Whelen Modified […]
Hometown Boy Chris Pelkey Tops American-Canadian Tour Community Bank 150 At Thunder Road
Gray, Jaques and Zeno Join in Opening Day Wins A strong showcase of true Thunder Road tradition awaited spectators and teams alike on Saturday, as over 100 cars joined the annual car show and joined the celebration of the late, great Ken Squier. What followed was also nothing short of tradition, with the competition brimming […]
Ryan Preece NASCAR Cup Series Darlington Preview
● Event: Goodyear 400 (Round 13 of 36) ● Time/Date: 3 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 12 ● Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway ● Layout: 1.366-mile oval ● Laps/Miles: 293 laps/400.2 miles ● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 90 laps / Stage 2: 95 laps / Final Stage: 108 laps ● TV/Radio: FS1 / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio ● Ryan Preece will be throwing it back to his 2013 NASCAR Whelen […]
Patrick Emerling Honors Modified Legend Jan Leaty With Xfinity Series Throwback At Darlington
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling today revealed his paint scheme for the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. Nearly all entrants showcase a throwback livery for the race, and Emerling is no exception. This year, Emerling’s Liberty Brew LLC Chevrolet Camaro is a nod to modified racing […]
NASCAR Announce Nominees For NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
Biffle, Dorton, Sprague, Hendrick and Welborn join ballot for the first time NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Greg Biffle, the first driver to win both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN […]
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