Tag Archives: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Ryan Newman wins the inaugural Whelen All Star Shootout with a frantic ending

 

 

Ryan Newman won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Shootout at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Ryan Newman won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Shootout at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

By Lou Modestino

Twice before, Ryan Newman drove the venerable 7NY Modified to Victory Lane in a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Continue reading

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is getting ready for the July 13 Camping World RV Sales 301

 

 

Brian Vickers hopes to make it two Camping World RV 301 races in a row at NHMS on Sunday, July 13. (Credit: NASCAR photo)

Brian Vickers hopes to make it two Camping World RV 301 races in a row at NHMS on Sunday, July 13. (Credit: NASCAR photo)

By Lou Modestino

Up in the southern New Hampshire’s Lake Region, New Hampshire Motor Speedway is getting ready for its first NASCAR event next weekend. The NASCAR fans are expected to jam the venue for their first of two big NASCAR three day race fests. Next Sunday’s, July 13 Camping World RV Sale 301 is the big event. The other one is the Sylvania 300, the Camping World NASCAR Trucks, Whelen Modified Tour and American Canadian Tour Invitational in September. Next weekend features NASCAR’s Whelen Modified division in two events Friday and Saturday. Also, next Saturday is the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday, July 13. Continue reading

SBM 125 offers a $44,000 purse at Star Speedway in Epping, NH on Saturday, June 14

When it comes to winning tough Modified races Bobby Santos has a knack for pulling it off.  (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

When it comes to winning tough Modified races Bobby Santos has a knack for pulling it off. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

By Lou Modestino

On Saturday evening of June 14, the race that many consider to be the crown jewel of pavement Modified Open shows; the fourth annual SBM 125 IV will take place at Star Speedway in Epping, New Hampshire. The total purse has grown to more than $44,000 as a result of unprecedented support from race fans and small businesses, with still ten more days for it to increase further. Continue reading