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 […]
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Ole Time, First Timer: Jake Johnson Wins Whelen Mod Tour Granite State Derby At Monadnock
May 4, 2024 by 19 Comments
Despite NASCAR Lifting Suspension, Some Tracks On Whelen Mod Tour Holding Sam Rameau Out Of Competition
May 3, 2024 by 6 Comments
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
May 2, 2024 by 13 Comments
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
May 2, 2024 by 6 Comments
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
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
Whelen Mod Tour Notes: $20K In Bonuses Highlights Return Of Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 Productions‘ Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup. The program, created by JDV Productions founder Josh Vanada, features $20,000 in available bonus money this season. Headlining that is the Whelen Granite State […]
NASCAR Lifts Suspension Of Stephen Kopcik
April 30, 2024 by 5 Comments
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver and crew chief Stephen Kopcik was reinstated for all activities by NASCAR Tuesday. Kopcik had been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Feb. 29 for not reporting to NASCAR that he had been arrested at a minor leaugue hockey game in Danbury on Feb. 23. A NASCAR public relations representative confirmed […]
Pit Box: Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup Kicks Off At Monadnock
April 29, 2024 by 7 Comments
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour teams and drivers will begin pursuit of the championship within the championship Saturday at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire during the Granite State Derby (6 p.m. ET on FloRacing). The third edition of the Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup, the brainchild of JDV Productions’ Josh Vanada, will once again […]
Inside The Numbers: Ron Silk And Justin Bonsignore Domination Of Whelen Modified Tour
April 12, 2024 by 6 Comments
In 2023 Ron Silk and Justin Bonsignore put on a title chase for the ages on the Whelen Modified Tour. In the end it was Silk celebrating his second series title after a season-long battle at the top of the standings. Thus far in 2024 it looks like there is no end in sight for […]
Chilly Return: Whelen Modified Tour Icebreaker Numbers Continue Worrisome Trend For Series
April 11, 2024 by 29 Comments
When it was announced last fall that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour would return to being part of the Icebreaker card at Thompson Speedway, it was circled by many as one of the major improvements to the series schedule. Optimism for what returning to the Icebreaker could mean for the the series overall was flying […]
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