The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has unveiled its 15-race schedule for 2027, promising a packed season filled with historic stops and intense competition. The calendar kicks off at Thompson Speedway during Icebreaker Weekend on Sunday, April 4th. Highlights include the return to the "Greatest Race in the History of Spring" at Stafford Speedway, the debut of Thunder Road International Speedbowl, and the season finale, which will crown the 2027 champion back at Thompson.
The early months feature several key events, starting with a stop at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, April 16th. The Modified Tour returns to Stafford Speedway on Sunday, April 25th, marking the first visit to the historic track since April 2021. The schedule continues through May and June, with stops at Seekonk Speedway and Riverhead Raceway, before the tour makes its first-ever visit to Thunder Road International Speedbowl on Saturday, June 12th.
The summer months bring a mix of action and rivalry. Drivers compete at Claremont Motorsports Park on Friday, June 18th, followed by visits to Monadnock Speedway and Lancaster Speedway. Austin Beers, who dominated in 2023, 2024, and 2025, aims for a four-peat at Lancaster on Saturday, July 24th. Later, Teddy Hodgdon will defend his 2026 win at Stafford on Friday, August 27th.
The championship battle heats up as the tour heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the second-to-last race on Saturday, September 25th. The season concludes at Thompson Speedway on Sunday, October 10th, where the 2027 Modified Tour champion will be determined. Series Director Gary Putnam expressed satisfaction with the schedule's structure, noting the flexibility provided by alternate rain dates.
Source: Short Track Scene