NEW SMYRNA, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour kicked off the 2026 season Saturday at New Smyrna Speedway. When the night was over it was four-time series champion Justin Bonsignore celebrating his first series victory at New Smyrna. RaceDayCT’s Jim DuPont was at the track for all the festivities. Check out his gallery below.
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