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Where would you like to see the Modified Tour race?
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After talking with a friend about the possibilities, I thought I would start a post .
What track would you like to see the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour compete at ?
My answer would have to be POCONO . And no not the 3/4 mile track they raced on for the Race of Champions . Let them put the SuperSpeedway bod...
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Who will be the first ever NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion?
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As the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads into the second half of the season , I was interested to see who the fans believe will be the season champion. -- Edited by WhelenModifiedTour at 16:33, 2005-09-09 -- Edited by WhelenModifiedTour at 16:36, 2005-09-09
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Will the Tour go to Myrtle Beach in 2006
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In 2005 the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was originaly scheduled to compete at the Myrtle Beach Speedway , do you think they will race there in 2006?
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Who will win the Thompson 300?
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who do you think will win the thompson 300 ?
My pick would be Mike Steffanik .
Upset winner - Steve Whitt
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Steve Park to return to the Tour
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I'm guessing this is only for one race, but I heard it with my own two ears Friday night at Stafford. Steve Park will be in a Whelen Modified Tour car at Stafford's Fall Final at the end of this month. Nothing else is finalized as of yet, but more will follow when someone gets more information.
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How do you feel about the Thompson 300 returning to it's roots?
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Just interested on your opinions of the Thompson 300 returning to it's original format.
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Real Modifieds on NASCAR 06
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The new NASCAR 06 videogame will feature REAL Modified drivers and cars . It has also been rumored that the game will have actuall tracks that the Tour competes on . The commercial for the game even shows the Modifieds . If all this is true it is GREAT news for the Modifieds . One thing keeping the division...
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More Crazy Ideas for the Tour
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With all the debating going on throughout the various racing forums , I decided to post some interesting ideas that myself and others have come up with to improve modified racing .So here goes ;
1. TIRES - Hoosier should design a tire that will last for 150 laps . Each Team would be allowed only two sets...
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MORE THOUGHTS
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Well you had to know it was coming . Here are a few more thoughts I have been having .
1. Memorial races - These races are a great way to pay tribute to fallen competitors . My only complaint is that several drivers seem to be left out . While Richie Evans has tow Memorial races , one will no longer exist when...
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JUST SOME THOUGHTS
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These are just some thoughts that I have been wanting to hear other peoples opinions on.
Please feel free to post any response . Let your voice be heard.
1. Since when is an 18-Wheel hauler neccessary in the Modifieds? We all complain about the rising costs of competing on this Tour . We complain we r...
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Richmond International Raceway should host combination race
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With the overwhelming success of the Made in America Whelen 300 . I personally think Richmond International Raceway should consider running a similiar event. The Tour puts on INCREDIBLE races at the track , and it is a track ALL competitors would LOVE to return to . By making it a combonation ra...
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Who will win Martinsville?
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Just wanted to see who the fans think will win at Martinsville . There will be TWO winners one from the North and one from the South .
My picks are North - Mike Steffanik who will win overall .South - JR Miller who I guess will finish around 6th overall .
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Should the Tour begin switching to Methanol or Ethanol engines?
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With the annoucement of SEVERAL races being postponed due to fuel shortages , I began to think that perhaps it is time for the Tour (and ALL racing divisions) to switch to Ethanol or Methanol burning engines .
What do you think?
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Solhem Racing to return at NHIS
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Ralph Solhem and the #0 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour team are rumored to make their return at the upcoming New Hampshire race . No driver has been named yet .
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Santos in #0 at Waterford
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Bobby Santos III is rumored to be driving the Ralph Solhem #0 Whelen Modified at Waterford this Saturday .
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Who would be the best driver to take over the #0
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Just wondering who you think would be Nevin George's best replacemnet in the solhem Racing #0 Whelen Modified.
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Nazareth to Re-Open?????
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Abig rumor floating around is the Re-Opening of Nazareth Speedway . Apparently the developers deal has fallen through . For sure the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour could use a return to Nazareth as the racing their was EXCELLENT.
Let us hope this rumor is true .
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Should TC's actions recieve further review?
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Should Ted Christopher's tangle with the #28 Tyler Haydt be looked at by the "powers that be" ala James Civali's incident he recieved a suspension for? Vote your opinion in the pole above. Remember you must be a registered member to vote.
-- Edited by bratmaster at 14:33, 2005-08-19
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George, Solhem part ways?
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Word on the street is that driver Nevin George, and car owner of the #0 Ralph Solhem have parted ways. It will be interesting to see (if this is the case) if the team competes tonight at Stafford, and who will be behind the wheel.
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Who should be the new driver of the #16?
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With Chris Kopec announcing his retirement from driving , I was wondering who the fans feel would be his best replacement in the Flamingo Motorsports #16.
One driver I think deserves consideration would be Greg Shivers , another is Jeff Malave . -- Edited by WhelenModifiedTour at 10:34, 2005-08-...
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Young Hirschman becoming a force on WMT
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Matt Hirschan , son of multi- time champion Tony , is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour . In just his third start on the Tour Hirschamn was in contention for the win at Seekonk Speedway . A tangle ended his bid for the win , but his run definitely turned some head...
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More Bad News
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I am sad to say that Denise Barry Dion has passed away too. My prayers also go out to there families and freinds as well.
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Roush Gong Show finalist comes from WMT
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Well...it looks like Nevin George is one step closer to racing in the Craftsman Truck Series. I got the news from mss.com's forums, then I jumped computers to see the Speed51.com ticker. True enough, the news is confirmed.
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Tour reaches halfway mark at Riverhead...Some thoughts on the first half
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The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will reach the halway mark this Saturday at Riverhead Raceway . Here are , in my opinion , some of the biggest stories so far this season .
1. ROUGH DRIVING - With few exceptions, this season has featured some of the worst rough driving the Tour has seen in many years . Sev...
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Thoughts on Seekonk boycott?
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Unless you had kool aid spilled on your computer, (Sorry Eggs, couldn't resist) you have heard that many of the WMT teams, had planned to boycott the Seekonk WMT event because Seekonk had planned to not honor a long standing agreement between the tracks and the Tour, of selling a certain...
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Modifieds at Daytona
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http://www.petesracingsite.com/Daytona_Modifieds/index.html-- Edited by WhelenModifiedT...
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Summers to compete in upcoming WMT event at NHIS
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Robbie Summers, will be competing in the upcoming Whelen Modified Tour race at the New Hampshire International Speedway as a teamate to Chris Kopec. Summers and Kopec were both at a recent WMT test session at NHIS. For more info go to the links section of MakingLaps and visit Rob Summers...
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Cravenho expected to drive #00 at Waterford
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With Mike Stefanik competing in the BNS event at the Holland Speedway, look for Tommy Cravenho to wheel the Brady Bunch Racing #00 in the WMT race at the Waterford Speedbowl.
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HD TV is missing out
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This is just my personal opinion , but HD TV is missing the boat on their choices of racing to broadcast . They broadcast the Busch race from Stafford LIVE yet do not even show a taped delayed Whelen Modified Tour race . The Whelen Tour has more cars , better racing , and a much larger fan base . But I guess&nb...
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WHERE IS THE TV COVERAGE
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Way befor the seasons schedule was announced Don Hawk stated that a Television deal was only a signature away . Well who has the pen ? Lets " GET-R-DONE "
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