Teams competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour have been grappling with consistency issues related to their American Racer tires since the start of the 2026 season. This concern became particularly acute during the division's annual visit to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), where tire integrity was highlighted as a major point of discussion among the competitors.
The tire situation was most noticeable during the practice sessions held at NHMS. On Friday, teams faced back-to-back practice windows, including sessions from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and again from 12:40 pm to 1:10 pm, all in preparation for the upcoming Mohegan Sun 1000 at Loudon on Saturday.
During the initial hour of practice, several teams reported issues with their equipment. Specifically, four teams confirmed that they were dealing with blistered tires, adding another layer of concern to the already existing tire worries within the Whelen Modified Tour field.
These tire concerns underscore the ongoing challenges teams face when managing equipment consistency across the series. As the season progresses, maintaining reliable tire performance will be crucial for these competitors as they head toward the next major event.
Source: RaceDayCT