Between them, tony hirschman and jerry marquis have four nascar featherlite modified tour championships and 34 wins on the ultracompetitive tour. Jimmy wilson nascar whelen modified tour juston ellis nascar whelen southern modified tour kenny hunley director, weekly racing. Assembled engine call for pricing engine kit call for pricing. Rules and procedures for modified tour drivers highlighted areas show changes for 2019. The modified division is nascars oldest division, and is the only openwheeled division that nascar sanctions. The nascar whelen allamerican series late models, chargers, mini stocks, super. While the record book says marvin panch was the victor, it was foyt driving. Whelen modified tour weekly racing series peak mexico series whelen euro series ntt indycar series indy lights series formula one series weathertech sportscar champ. Fans can watch 2019 whelen modified races free on trackpass while there is no racing on the track this weekend, there is plenty to watch, thanks to trackpass on nbc sports gold, the 1 of 83. Nascar whelen modified tour nascar whelen mods, arca series east part of nascar short track racing at nhms in 2020. Nascar whelen modified tour rookie and contingency. Racedayct has learned that nascar will announce today the consolidation of the nascar whelen modified tour and the nascar whelen southern modified tour for the 2017 season. A prospective sunoco rookie of the year candidate will.
The nascar rule book is designed to continually promote better competition while factoring in the costs of participation. While seuss is still searching for his first nascar whelen southern modified tour championship, he has a chance to pick up a win in front of a future nascar hall of fame member. Whelen modified tour announces 2016 schedule nascar talk. From south carolina to connecticut, the 2017 schedule announced today for the unified nascar whelen modified tour will test the best modified drivers over 17 races and two special events at some. Nascar whelen modified tour teams, many of you have been asking me about an opportunity to get your modifieds out on our newlyrenovated road course. Whelen modified tour archives nascar talk nbc sports. By the nascar rule book, both instances would warrant a penalty that includes a four race crew chief suspension as well as similar punishment for the tire carrier and tire changer due to. Yes, there is a high risk of contracting corona being on the front lines, but. This series was known as the winston modified tour from 1985 to 1993 and as the featherlite modified tour from 1994 to 2004 for even more detail on these races and many other series, please visit the third turn click on the year to see detailed race results and standings for that year tweet. These drivers risk their lives every time they strap in, for their love of the sport, and to entertain us, the racefan. Nascar announces overall car weight reduction for spec.
Iowa speedway made an announcement over the summer they will be hosting the nascar whelen modified tour in july 2020. Doug coby right celebrates with his sixth nascar whelen modified tour championship with nascar whelen modified tour series director jimmy wilson. From south carolina to connecticut, the 2017 schedule announced today for the unified nascar whelen modified tour will test the best modified drivers over 17 races and two special events at some of east coasts most historic venues. Aluminum crush panels must be installed per the 2016 nascar whelen modified tour rules. The nascar whelen modified tour will return to virtual action monday as the nascar roots iracing. Nascar whelen modified tour nwmt race winners media. The whelen southern modified tour, established in 2005, races in the southeastern united states. Unfollow whelen modified tour to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Posted by racers guide in asphalt modifieds, latest news. Nascar whelen modified tour 2020 schedule announced. The nascar whelen modified tour nwmt is a stock car racing series owned and operated.
Nascar modified stock cars are wider, shorter with obnoxious. The nascar whelen modified tour nwmt previously the nascar winston modified tour and nascar featherlite modified series from 1985 until 2005 is a stock car racing series owned and operated by nascar in the modified division. Though the whelen modified tour will headline the day at myrtle beach speedway, the series is just one part of a major opening event for the halfmile oval. It began with the performance plus 150 presented by safetykleen at myrtle beach speedway on 17 march and concluded with the sunoco world series 150 at thompson speedway motorsports park on 14 october. Below youll find the 2016 nascar whelen modified tour schedule along with the. Nascar announced today the 2012 schedule for the eighth season of the nascar whelen southern modified tour, which includes the first race ever scheduled on a onemile track. Modified tourwhelen southern modified tour sunoco rookie of the year consists of drivers that can truly be classified as rookies in the designated nascar whelen modified tourwhelen southern modified tour. These sms spec engine rules are intended and designed to create a standardized rule package to reduce cost, increase the level of competition, and to promote a better technical atmosphere by involving the engine builders in the process of technical inspection. For additional specifications see the nwmt rulebook. The nascar whelen modified tour is a stock car racing series owned and operated by nascar.
The nascar whelen modified tour has debuted its schedule for the 2016 season. A simple explanation of nascars fastest race car, the modified. We cover the latest styrene, resin, and aftermarket kits, paint, photoetched parts, books. Nascar has released the 2017 schedule for the whelen modified tour. In the 21st century, several books about historical modified drivers have been published. Virgin australia supercars act late model tour cars super late model tour cars late model stock tour abb formula e series. Nascar officials met with teams and drivers from the southern modified tour this afternoon and also communicated with a number of whelen modified tour teams on wednesday. The 2016 nascar whelen modified tour was the thirtysecond season of the whelen modified tour wmt. Nascar announces overall car weight reduction for spec engine users in whelen modified tours. Nascar whelen modified tour rules waterford speedbowl. All vertical measurements listed in the nascar rule book are plus one 1 inch for. The nascar whelen southern modified tour was established after the collapse of the southern modified auto racing teams smart organization as part of the.
Effective march 9, 2011 the following is an amendment to the 2011 nascar whelen modified tour whelen southern modified tour rule book. Nascar whelen modified tourriverhead 200 results racing. It began with the icebreaker 150 at thompson speedway motorsports park on april 10 and concluded with the sunoco world series 150 at the same venue on october 16. Riverhead raceway, a staple of the whelen modified tour, will host two events. This will be required for each driver to pull a pill. The hans device reduces the risk of whiplash during a crash. Schedule highlighted by return trips to traditional venues. The first will be on saturday, june 20, with a return trip to long island on saturday, sept. On each race day, after the first race event, that lvms holds a nascar 602. The upcoming season is the series 32nd and will feature 17 points. Where appropriate, it encourages technical innovation and creativity. Nascar whelen modified tour teams respond to racing at iowa.
Expert columnists offer tips and solutions to modeling problems about muscle cars, racing vehicles, dioramas, and trucks. The front of the visor has been lowered by 10mm to reduce the risks associated with impact from debris, while the helmet shell uses advanced. Whelen extends sponsorship of modified tour, euro series. Fenders and quarter panels may not be modified except for wheel or tire clearance. Craig lutz celebrate his first whelen modified tour victory following the napa fall final 150 at stafford speedway photo. Where necessary, it discourages potential imbalances that could impact the quality of the racing or its affordability. Hit that like button if you enjoyed whelen modified tour crashes. Ladies and gents, its the ground pounders, the movers and shakers nascars oldest division the modifieds.
Wesley coburn december 7, 2017 news, short tracks, wesley coburn comments off on whelen extends sponsorship of modified. The nascar whelen modified tour teams from the north and south will come together during daytona speedweeks in february before beginning their own regular season schedules. By rule, tourtype modifieds weigh at least 2610 pounds with additional weight for engines 358 cubic inches and larger and have a. Owen, who typically oversees three teams he operates on friday nights at stafford speedway, decided that the time had come to consolidate those teams under one rolling roof. Monster energy whelen modified scale auto magazine for. Close, sidebyside competition among various makes of cars is the basis for. Nascar releases 2014 whelen modified tour schedules. It must be mounted with dzus style fasteners nonwing styleto the roof apillar and the top of the left door. Speedway announces eightrace iracing road trip tour for 2020 april 2, 2020. We understand that this is a friday, but are hoping to. Scale auto is the leading authority for car modelers. Nascar modified as the only openwheeled division of nascar, officially founded in 1985, the cars in this popular tour are unique. Technical director, nascar whelen southern modified tour.
I am pleased to offer you an invitation to do so on friday, june 12. Nascar whelen modified tour schedule for 2017 nascar talk. The 2018 nascar whelen modified tour was the thirtyfourth season of the whelen modified tour wmt, a stock car racing tour sanctioned by nascar. If there are more than 9 setups available for this car, look for the navigation links near the bottom of the page.
The nascar whelen modified tour previously the nascar winston modified tour and nascar featherlite modified series has been to enable more than a few teams to contend seriously for the championship, it was decided to reformat the modified divisions championship to a limited schedule of races not conflicting with one another in 1984. When the 2019 short track racing season ended, stafford speedway and thompson speedway sk modified team owner and driver todd owen decided to embark on an offseason project. It cannot make the left window opening for the driver any smaller. Post all discussion related to the whelen modified tour here.