The championship picture became significantly clearer at the My Guy Auto Supply NAPA of Riverhead Eddie Partridge 206 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway. The long night of racing saw multiple drivers secure major victories, setting the stage for intense title fights across various divisions. Patrick Emerling celebrated his 34th birthday by taking his 14th career WMT victory, solidifying his championship advantage. Alongside these individual wins, the results provided crucial points for the various divisions running their penultimate races of the season.
In the Late Models category, defending champion Gerard Giordano made his first visit to victory lane in 2026. The competition was fierce, but Giordano secured a win, while other drivers battled for position. Meanwhile, Richie Davidowitz captured the INEX legend Race Car battle, showcasing his skill in the Legend Race Cars division. Sal Accardi Jr. also claimed a victory in the Vintage All Stars main event, demonstrating versatility across the event lineup.
The Street Stock division delivered a hard-fought battle, highlighted by Brandon Hubbard scoring his fourth win of the 2026 season. Hubbard battled fiercely against Jarrod Hayes, who finished runner-up, resulting in a tight tiebreaker situation for the championship. This contest underscored the high stakes involved in the title fight, with Hubbard holding the first tiebreaker with four wins to Hayes’ three.
The season concluded with Riely O’Keefe clinching the 2026 championship after finishing as runner-up in the season-long war. Her performance cemented her status as the top contender, while the results from Riverhead Raceway provided definitive standings for several series, confirming the competitive nature of the Modified Tour.
Source: RaceDayCT