The battle for the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship heads back to Long Island this Saturday night. The championship race for the title will take place at the quarter-mile bullring of Riverhead Raceway for the Eddie Partridge 206. With only two races remaining in the season, the stakes couldn't be higher as drivers fight for a shot at the ultimate prize.
The championship fight is currently neck-and-neck, with Patrick Emerling holding an 18-point lead over defending winner Austin Beers. Both drivers have a history at Riverhead, indicating that this race will be a fierce contest to determine who will claim the title.
Local talent is also making waves in the field. Justin Bonsignore, who will mark his 250th Modified Tour start, leads the pack with 12 victories at Riverhead Raceway. Meanwhile, local star Mark Stewart is looking to add a second victory to his resume, challenging the established drivers for supremacy.
The field is stacked with competitors, including Chris Rogers, Chase Grennan, and several Modified Tour regulars. This race promises intense competition as drivers battle for position on the traditional quarter-mile asphalt oval in Riverhead, New York.
Source: RaceDayCT