Photos of the year in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Cars in action during the New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 11, 2023. 

Ron Silk, driver of the #16 Blue Mountain Machine and Future Homes, celebrates in victory lane after winning the New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 11, 2023. 

Doug Coby, driver of the No. 7 Mayhew Tools Modified, before the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia on March 31, 2023. 

A pack of cars during the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia on March 31, 2023. 

The flag stand and frontstretch wall after the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour's Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 30, 2023.

Eric Berndt, driver of the No. 1 Ferguson Motorsports Modified, during the Thompson 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on August 16, 2023 in Thompson, Connecticut.

The Duel at the Dog trophy is displayed during the Duel at the Dog 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire on May 6, 2023. 

Jake Johnson, driver of the No. 3 Propane Plus; Lin’s Propane Trucks modified, sits as he waits for his car to be inspected before the Granite State Derby for the Whelen Modified Tour at Lee USA Speedway on May 27, 2023 in Lee, New Hampshire. 

The flagman waves the starting flag during the Seekonk 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Seekonk Speedway on June 10, 2023 in Seekonk, Massachusetts. 

Ken Heagy, driver of the No. 18 Buoy One Seafood modified, left, and Justin Brown, driver of the No. 46 Riverhead Building Supply modified, in action during the Granite State Derby for the Whelen Modified Tour at Lee USA Speedway on May 27, 2023 in Lee, New Hampshire.

Justin Bonsignore, driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Communications Inc. Modified, sits for tech inspection during the Jersey Shore 150 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Wall Stadium Speedway on July 8, 2023 in Wall Township, New Jersey. 

A general view of racing during the Duel at the Dog 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire on May 6, 2023. 

Austin Beers, driver of the No. 64 Hughes Motors, AP Marquadt & Sons, Dell Electric, Lumiere Electrical, Andrew James Interiors Modified, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia on March 31, 2023. 

Cars line up during the Thompson 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on August 16, 2023 in Thompson, Connecticut. 

Doug Coby driver of the No. 7 Mayhew Tools Troyer car reacts after winning the Duel at the Dog 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire on May 6, 2023. 

Cars in action during the Mohegan Sun 100 for the Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 15, 2023 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Family members have fun with Hoosier Tires during the Eddie Partridge 256 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on September 16, 2023 in Riverhead, New York. 

Eric Goodale, driver of the No. 58 GAF Roofing Modified, sits in his car during practice during the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 30, 2023. 

A pit crew member looks on during the Granite State Derby for the Whelen Modified Tour at Lee USA Speedway on May 27, 2023 in Lee, New Hampshire.

Austin Beers, driver of the No. 64 Dell Electric, Lumiere Electrical, Andrew James Interiors, AP Marquadt & Sons, and Hughes Motors Troyer, celebrates winning the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Lancaster Motorplex on August 5, 2023 in Lancaster, New York. 

NASCAR Hall of Famers Donnie Allison and Leonard Wood stand beside the No. 21 Wood Brothers Modified before the start of the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on Oct. 26, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway.

Overall view during the Jersey Shore 150 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Wall Stadium Speedway on July 8, 2023 in Wall Township, New Jersey. 

Timothy Solomito driver of the No. 66 Natural Designs, USNE Power, Kennedy Realty, Modified during the Eddie Partridge 256 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on September 16, 2023 in Riverhead, New York. 

Cars line up as fireworks go off before the New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 11, 2023. 

Cars are lined up for inspection during the Seekonk 150 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Seekonk Speedway on June 10, 2023 in Seekonk, Massachusetts. 

Doug Coby, driver of the No. 7 Mayhew Tools Modified, celebrates his Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup Championship during the Winchester Fair for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire on September 9, 2023. 

Roger Turbush, driver of the No. 88 Roger Turbush Modified, signs autographs for fans during the Miller Lite Salutes Mike Ewanitsko 200 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on June 24, 2023 in Riverhead, New York.

Ron Silk, driver of the No. 16 Blue Mountain Machine; Future Homes Modified, during the Mohegan Sun 100 for the Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2023 in Loudon, New Hampshire. 

A NASCAR official waves the Green Flag to start the race during the Winchester Fair for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, New Hampshire on September 9, 2023. 

Pit crew members make adjustments before the World Series 150 presented by Flosports.com for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 8, 2023 in Thompson, Connecticut.

The car of John Beatty Jr, driver of the No. 5 MSM Elite Motor Sports Inc. Modified, is inspected during the Buzz Chew Chevrolet Cadillac 200 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on May 20, 2023 in Riverhead, New York.

Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 40 Mizzy Construction Modified, during the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on Oct. 26, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway. 

Jon McKennedy, driver of the No. 79 Modified, prepares for practice during the Buzz Chew Chevrolet Cadillac 200 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on May 20, 2023 in Riverhead, New York. 

The interior of the car of Austin Beers, driver of the #64 Dell Electric, Lumiere Electrical, Andrew James Interiors, Hughes Motors, and AP Marquadt & Sons Modified, prior to the Toyota Bud Mod Classic 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at At Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York on September 3, 2022.

Cars are inspected during the New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 11, 2023. 

A general view during the World Series 150 presented by Flosports.com for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 8, 2023 in Thompson, Connecticut. 

Cars in action during the Mohegan Sun 100 for the Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 15, 2023 in Loudon, New Hampshire. 

Donnie Allison drives the No. 21 Wood Brothers Modified and Roy Hendrick drives the No. 11 Modified during a pace lap prior to the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 26, 2023. 

A rainbow forms over turn four prior to the start of the Toyota Bud Mod Classic 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at At Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York on September 3, 2022. 

A NASCAR official looks on during the World Series 150 presented by Flosports.com for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 8, 2023 in Thompson, Connecticut.

Ron Silk, driver of the No. 16 Blue Mountain Machine; Future Homes Modified focuses inside the car during the Eddie Partridge 256 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on September 16, 2023 in Riverhead, New York. 

Action during the Granite State Derby for the Whelen Modified Tour at Lee USA Speedway on May 27, 2023 in Lee, New Hampshire. 

Crew members of Austin Beers, driver of the #64 Dell Electric, Lumiere Electrical, Andrew James Interiors, AP Marquadt & Sons, and Hughes Motors Troyer, react during the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Lancaster Motorplex on August 5, 2023 in Lancaster, New York. 

Tyler Catalano, driver of the No. 84 Catalano Motorsports Modified, has his car inspected prior to the Toyota Bud Mod Classic 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at At Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York on September 3, 2022. 

Drivers race during the Miller Lite Salutes Mike Ewanitsko 200 for the Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway on June 24, 2023 in Riverhead, New York.

Fans watch the race during the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 30, 2023. 

Ron Silk, driver of the No. 16 Blue Mountain Machine; Future Homes FURY Race Cars Modified, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia on October 26, 2023.