STATESVILLE, N.C. — A brand new Race Chaser Radio podcast focused on the New England region launches today. Mainly Modifieds, a podcast focusing mostly on modified divisions in the region, will cover the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Tri Track Open Modified Series and more from a busy racing scene. It will also cover some of the region’s top NASCAR Weekly …
Maynard Troyer – Another Good One Gone
Mooresville, N.C. — The hearts of the racing community throughout the northeast and the world of stock car racing are hurting as news spreads of legendary asphalt modified builder and racer Maynard Troyer’s passing on Thursday at the age of 79. Troyer, from Spencerport, New York, built and raced asphalt modifieds in the late 1960’s until 1982, when he retired …
Ovens: 1-on-1 with Chemung Speedrome’s John White
In what has been a bitterly cold off-season from racing, the racing community surrounding the pavement racing scene in the Twin Tiers has been swirling. Opinions regarding schedules and a nearby track discussing re-opening seems to have been the biggest buzz.
Harvey & Blewett ‘Getting The Band Back Together’
Just when Eddie Harvey had most of his planning done for his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule this season, as often happens in the ownership business, a wrench got thrown into the works and required a change.
Evernham To Be Spring Sizzler Grand Marshal
Recent NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and vintage racing enthusiast Ray Evernham will serve as the grand marshal for the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler on April 28-29 at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Accell Construction Supporting TBR Modified Team
Tommy Baldwin Racing confirmed Tuesday that the team will carry sponsorship from Accell Construction on the No. 7NY tour-type modified during the 2018 season, beginning with the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway.
Tri Track Modifieds Release 2018 Schedule
Officials have announced the 2018 schedule for the Tri-Track Open Modified Series (TTOMS). Featuring some traditional race events, the 2018 event will also feature a series first. The four race schedule will commence on Memorial Day weekend and conclude with the fun and festive “Haunted Hundred” with plenty of action over the summer months.
NASCAR and Whelen Agree to Multi-Year Extensions
NASCAR and Whelen Engineering, Inc. announced today multi-year extensions to continue its entitlement sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series through 2024. Additionally, Whelen will also extend its designation as the “Official Warning Lights of NASCAR.”
Grill Dominates For Snowball Derby Mod Win
Longtime veteran Augie Grill dominated Friday night’s Modifieds of Mayhem 75 as part of the 50th annual Snowball Derby, writing his own page of history at Five Flags Speedway in the process.
Hogan Weathers Modified Storm In Pensacola
His car may have been battered and bruised, and “it certainly didn’t look pretty,” but Christopher Hogan survived a wild Modifieds of Mayhem 75 Friday night at Five Flags Speedway, charging from 24th to 12th in the process.
16-Race Slate Set For NASCAR Modified Tour
The 2018 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule will feature 16 races at nine different tracks next season.
Dowling & Fuller Set For Whelen Tour Title Run
After running select races together this season, Chase Dowling and LFR Chassis team owner Rob Fuller have announced that they will partner to run for the 2018 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship.