Prayers going out to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Melissa Fifield.
Fifield announced on Facebook Thursday evening that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The post from Fifield read: “In the last month I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am fortunate to be working with some fantastic doctors and have the most supportive family and friends. While the next few months will be tough, I am very optimistic and motivated to come out of this healthy and get back behind the wheel! Thank you all for your support.”
Fifield has run full-time on the Whelen Modified Tour since 2014.
The Wakefield. N.H. native has started 13 of 15 Whelen Modified Tour events this season.
When Fifield missed the Whelen Modified Tour Winchester Fair at Monadnock Speedway on Sept 21 it ended a streak of 117 consecutive series events where she attempted to qualify. Fifield also missed the Sunoco World Series 150 at Thompson Speedway on Oct. 13.
Fifield returned to action in the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 on Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway completing 125 of 150 laps in the event and finishing 18th.
Fifield has made 158 Whelen Modified Tour starts since 2014.
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Melissa, if you should somehow get to read this post just know that as a racing community and family we are here to support you in this 100 percent and know you are in our thoughts and prayers here from southeastern Connecticut.
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Sending many prayers out to you. Love watching you compete,and you’re an inspiration to my daughter.
Dear Melissa
I am down here in Panama City Florida but originally from Virginia, South Boston Speedway was only a 30 minute drive from our house, Martinsville maybe 45 minutes, so I grew up with a love for the mod squad I appreciate it when I Lady goes into a mans world ? and suceddes. You concentrate on getting well and doing what you love,we the fans of the mods will be praying?? for your speedy recovery, put the chrome horn to it Melissa and move it out of your life
Get well soon ?️?️?️?️
Prayers will be sent…
My heartfelt prayers and best wishes go out to you Melissa for a speedy and successful recovery.
You got this girl.
Thoughts and prayers for you Melissa. Hope you have a speedy recovery. If you can compete against a bunch of testosterone fueled guys on the track, I’m sure you can beat this. You’ve got this, hope to see you back at the track soon.
Positive attitude goes a long way to defeating this ugly disease. I know as my Mrs. is a 5 yr. breast cancer survivor. You got this!