In May 2019 NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway officials made the announcement many competitors and fans of the Whelen Modified Tour had been waiting to hear for years. The Whelen Modified Tour would return to Martinsville Speedway for the first time in a decade in 2020. Now that dream return to Martinsville for the Modified Tour […]
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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Event At Martinsville Speedway Officially Postponed
April 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ken Massa: For The Love of Modifieds
April 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Despite Riverhead Raceway being in his own backyard, Ken Massa didn’t know about modified cars or the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. That all changed in the summer of 2009. “To be honest, I didn’t know what the modifieds were,” said Ken Massa, owner of Kenneth Massa Motorsports. “After the race ended I went to the […]
NHMS Owner Speedway Motorsports Inc. Announces Major Staffing Cuts Across Company Properties
April 15, 2020 by 19 Comments
With the world of live sports shut down fully because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Speedway Motorsports Inc. – which owns a number of major racing venues across the country – announced major staffing cuts across the board Wednesday. Speedway Motorsports Inc. owns New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Other Speedway Motorsports Inc. properties include Charlotte Motor Speedway, […]
Quarantine Chronicles Volume 9: The Bigger Picture Of Kyle Larson, Cup Series Ride Along & More Binging
April 13, 2020 by 10 Comments
Stock racing at all levels fights stereotypes the sport has been labeled with for decades. Some would go as far as to say that stock car racing has been unfairly defined by those stereotypes for the length of its existence. We all know the terms used by so many when describing stock car racing and […]
Quarantine Chronicles Volume 8: Happy Easter, Divided Worlds, Chasing TC And Binge Watching
April 11, 2020 by 10 Comments
Happy Easter to all. Yes, Happy Easter with the emphasis on Happy. We all know that holidays are a time for gathering, which is unfortunately something we’re just not supposed to be doing right now. But let’s make the best of it and try to stay happy, positive and appreciative. While a lot of us […]
Thompson Speedway Prepared To Reschedule Liquid Death Icebreaker Once Again
April 10, 2020 by 30 Comments
Thompson Speedway officials will once again be looking for a new weekend to host the 46thIcebreaker weekend. On Friday Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont extended a shutdown order for the state, which essentially keeps non-essential businesses closed and bans large gatherings through May 20. Thompson Speedway was originally scheduled to host the Liquid Death Icebreaker April […]
Quarantine Chronicles Volume 1: Unneeded Complaining, eRacing & Big Cats
March 27, 2020 by 28 Comments
So let’s talk about whining in the world of short track racing. Just please stop it right now. On Friday the Tri-Track Open Modified Series announced they were postponing their season opening event at Monadnock Speedway from May 2 to May 9. And the immediate reaction from many on social media was to complain about […]
Nothing Simulated About Ryan Preece’s Drive To Win In Inaugural NASCAR iRacing Event Sunday
March 21, 2020 by 3 Comments
After the conclusion of his rookie season on the NASCAR Cup Series in 2019, Berlin native and former Whelen Modified Tour champion Ryan Preece decided to make an investment for both preparation and fun in buying a top-notch iRacing simulator rig. Preece purchased a WR1 Sim Chassis, which among the ranks of iRacing competitors is […]
Date Set For Rescheduled NAPA Spring Sizzler At Stafford Speedway
March 17, 2020 by 30 Comments
Officials from Stafford Motor Speedway announced Tuesday that they have rescheduled the NAPA Spring Sizzler weekend to May 30-31 due to restrictions put in place for the COVID-19 Coronavirus global pandemic. The rescheduled Spring Sizzler weekend will include the running of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour NAPA Spring Sizzler 200. The NAPA Spring Sizzler weekend […]
Thompson Speedway Announces New Date For 46th Annual Liquid Death Icebreaker Weekend
March 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
MAY 15th-16th TO TENTATIVELY OPEN RACE SEASON After conversations with all stakeholders, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park announced on Tuesday the new date for the 46th annual Liquid Death Icebreaker weekend. The prestigious event is now tentatively set to take place May 15-16, including the headlining NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Death To Plastic 150. Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the date is tentative, as the situation is fluid and changes […]
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