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BrettMeservey

BNP MACHINE

Date of birth: FEB 22, 2001
Hometown: BOSTON, MA
Crew Chief: STEVE MENDOZA
Owner: JODY LAUZON
Driver Headshot for Brett Meservey

Brett Meservey made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2023 and competed in three events. He's returning for a part-time schedule in 2024 that could include up to five races.

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MelissaFifield

PINE KNOLL AUTO SALES

Date of birth: AUG 7, 1992
Hometown: WAKEFIELD, N.H.
Crew Chief: JAKE MAROSZ
Owner: KENNETH FIFIELD
Driver Headshot for Melissa Fifield

Before competing in NASCAR Modifieds, Fifield starting racing Jr. Champ Karts at the age of 12 and won the track championship in her first season of competition. She was voted the tour's most popular driver from 2014-16.

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PatrickEmerling

FLEETWORKS INC.

Date of birth: SEPT 19, 1992
Hometown: ORCHARD PARK, NY
Crew Chief: DALE HEDQUIST
Owner: RICH GAUTREAU
Driver Headshot for Patrick Emerling

Patrick Emerling captured his first career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2017. His best Tour season came in 2021, when he scored 11 top 10s and finished second in the standings. He has since competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and in 2024 joined a new team owned by Rich Gautreau to pursue the Whelen Modified Tour championship.

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BurtMyers

CITRUSSAFE CLEANERS

Date of birth: DEC 30, 1975
Hometown: WALNUT COVE, NC
Driver Headshot for Burt Myers

While Myers didn’t race on the Tour in 2020, the 10-time Bowman Gray Stadium and two-time Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion was strong in 2019, with four top 10s in just five starts.

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JoeyCoulter

SRI PERFORMANCE

Date of birth: JUN 08, 1990
Hometown: MIAMI SPRINGS, FL
Crew Chief: HAROLD HOLLY JR.
Owner: JOEY COULTER
Driver Headshot for Joey Coulter

Coutler, who has experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series, made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in the 2022 season-opener at Florida's New Smyrna Speedway.

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J.R.Bertuccio

GERSHOW RECYCLING

Date of birth: MAY 12, 1981
Hometown: CENTEREACH, NY
Crew Chief: MICHAEL BOLOGNA
Owner: JOSEPH BERTUCCIO
Driver Headshot for J.R. Bertuccio

J.R. Bertuccio is a seasoned modified racer who has competed part-time on the Tour since 1997. He's competed in more than 40 events through the years, earning a career-best finish of fifth at Riverhead Raceway in 2023.

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JakeJohnson

PROPANE PLUS

Date of birth: DEC 24, 2002
Hometown: REHOBOTH, MA
Crew Chief: GREG FOURNIER
Owner: MICHAEL BOEHLER
Driver Headshot for Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2022, scoring two top-five finishes in six starts. He returned in 2023 for another partial schedule and finished a career-best second at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. He'll contest his first full season in 2024 aboard the famous Ole Blue No. 3 for Boehler Racing Enterprises.

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Tim Connolly

CONNOLLY COMPANIES LLC

Date of birth: JAN 15, 1961
Hometown: MILFORD, CT
Crew Chief: CALE GALE
Owner: TIM CONNOLLY
Driver Headshot for Tim  Connolly

A winner of nine NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events through the years, Tim Connolly returned to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour after two decades in 2023 for a partial schedule. He plans to enter every event on the schedule during the 2024 season.

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KyleEbersole

EBERSOLE EXCAVATING

Date of birth: OCT 25, 1990
Hometown: HUMMELSTOWN, PA
Crew Chief: BOB EBERSOLE
Owner: BOB EBERSOLE
Driver Headshot for Kyle Ebersole

Kyle Ebersole was a former full-time competitor on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, where he had three victories. Ebersole, who is a Pennsylvania native, runs part-time on the Whelen Modified Tour, specifically in events that are held down south.

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DougCoby

BALDWIN AUTOMOTIVE

Date of birth: JUN 23, 1982
Hometown: MILFORD, CT
Crew Chief: TOMMY BALDWIN
Owner: TOMMY BALDWIN
Driver Headshot for Doug Coby

Doug Coby is a six-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion (2012, 2014-17, 2019), and the only driver in the modern era to win four straight championships. He's tied for sixth on the all-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win list alongside Tony Hirschman, both of whom have 35 victories.

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John-MichaelShenette

EIGHTY-TWO SERVICES

Date of birth: MAY 20, 1986
Hometown: THOMPSON, CT
Crew Chief: JOHN SHENETTE
Owner: JOHN-MICHAEL SHENETTE
Driver Headshot for John-Michael Shenette

Fulfilling a life-long dream, John-Michael Shenette made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2023 after previously racing late models up and down the East Coast. He plans to compete in a majority of events on the series schedule in 2024.

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ChrisHatton Jr.

GENERAC RACING TEAM

Date of birth: OCT 24, 1995
Hometown: ORMAND BEACH, FL
Crew Chief: TOM TURANO
Owner: CHRIS HATTON
Driver Headshot for Chris Hatton Jr.

Chris Hatton Jr. made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2023, competing in events at New Smyrna Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Martinsville Speedway.

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RyanNewman

ADVANTAGETRUCKS.COM

Date of birth: DEC 8, 1977
Hometown: SOUTH BEND, IN
Crew Chief: BILL PUTNEY
Owner: JOE STEARNS
Driver Headshot for Ryan Newman

A veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series and the 2008 Daytona 500 winner, Ryan Newman is also a familiar face to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour fans. He is a four-time series winner, with his last victory coming in 2011.

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RonSilk

BLUE MOUNTAIN MACHINE AND FUTURE HOMES

Date of birth: FEB 17, 1983
Hometown: NORWALK, CT
Crew Chief: PHILIP MORAN
Owner: HYR RACING
Driver Headshot for Ron Silk

Silk won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship in 2011, driving for Ed Partridge. In his first season driving for HYR Racing in 2022, Silk finished second in the standings despite failing to win a race. He followed that season with a five-win campaign in 2023 that allowed him to earn his second series championship.

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KenHeagy

BUOY ONE SEAFOOD

Date of birth: JUN 13, 1967
Hometown: CALVERTON, N.Y.
Crew Chief: GREG GORMAN
Owner: ROBERT POLLIFRONE
Driver Headshot for Ken Heagy

Heagy is a veteran of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour racing. Heagy has been on the track since 1987, and has more than 100 starts and more than 15,000 laps in his career.

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AnthonySesely

FRANZOSA TRUCKING CO.

Date of birth: JUN 20, 1983
Hometown: MATAWAH, NJ
Crew Chief: JAMES ARCHIBALD
Owner: TOMMY WANICK
Driver Headshot for Anthony Sesely

Anthony Sesely has raced with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2005 and earned his first top-five finish during the 2023 season opener at New Smyrna Speedway. He would go on to score three more top-five finishes during a career-season with the series.

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EddieMcCarthy

McCARTHY'S MARINE SALES

Date of birth: NOV 11, 1992
Hometown: BRICK, NJ
Crew Chief: BILL COLE
Owner: EDDIE McCARTHY
Driver Headshot for Eddie McCarthy

Eddie McCarthy made his debut on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2021. He earned a career-best third-place finish at New Jersey's Wall Stadium Speedway in 2023.

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KyleBonsignore

CHALEW PERFORMANCE

Date of birth: DEC 16, 1988
Hometown: BAY SHORE, NY
Crew Chief: CAM McDERMOTT
Owner: KYLE BONSIGNORE
Driver Headshot for Kyle Bonsignore

The cousin of Justin Bonsignore, Kyle got his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win in the 2018 NAPA Fall Final at Stafford. He added his second series victory five years later with a win at Virginia's Langley Speedway.

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CarsonLoftin

L&R TRANSMISSIONS

Date of birth: MAR 28, 2008
Hometown: LEXINGTON, NC
Crew Chief: JUSTIN LINK
Owner: BRIAN LOFTIN
Driver Headshot for Carson Loftin

The son of veteran Modified driver Brian Loftin, Carson Loftin made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2023 at the age of 15 at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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AndrewKrause

SUPREME MFG. CO.

Date of birth: MAY 2, 1990
Hometown: HOLMDEL, NJ
Crew Chief: ROBERT HYER
Owner: DIANE KRAUSE
Driver Headshot for Andrew Krause

Andrew Krause has been racing part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2016. In more than 50 series starts, he has earned a career-best finish of fourth on two occasions at New Jersey's Wall Stadium Speedway and Pennsylvania's Jennerstown Speedway.

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BrianRobie

MAURICE ENTERPRISES

Date of birth: FEB 25, 1988
Hometown: SUNAPEE, NH
Crew Chief: CODY ROSE
Owner: SCOTT SPAULDING
Driver Headshot for Brian Robie

Brian Robie made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2022, competing in three events and earning a top-10 finish at Claremont Motorsports Park. He'll be competing full-time in 2024 in pursuit of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Rookie of the Year Award.

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GaryMcDonald

LAKELAND LANDSCAPING

Date of birth: SEPT 24, 1957
Hometown: RONKONKOMA, NY
Crew Chief: CHAD McDONALD
Owner: SEAN McDONALD
Driver Headshot for Gary McDonald

Gary McDonald has been racing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2007 and has made more than 150 series starts.

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TylerRypkema

NORTHEAST DRILLING

Date of birth: SEP 3, 1997
Hometown: OWEGO, NY
Crew Chief: ZACH TRUESDALL
Owner: DEAN RYPKEMA
Driver Headshot for Tyler Rypkema

Rypkema ran the full Tour season for the first time in 2020, winning the Rookie of the Year award. He's finished a career-best twice on two occasions and scored two pole awards through the end of the 2023 season.

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JBFortin

A&R MATERIALS

Date of birth: DEC 7, 1993
Hometown: HOLTSVILLE, NY
Crew Chief: KENNETH LECHNER
Owner: NICOLE FORTIN
Driver Headshot for JB Fortin

J.B. Fortin made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2018 and became a series regular in 2019. Since then he has made more than 60 series starts, earning a career-best finish of second at Richmond Raceway in 2023.

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DaveSapienza

SAPIENZA ENTERPRISES

Date of birth: MAY 11, 1965
Hometown: RIVERHEAD, NY
Crew Chief: GREG KLEILA
Owner: JUDY THILBURG
Driver Headshot for Dave Sapienza

Dave Sapienza has been a familiar face in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour garage in 2014 at the age of 49. He's earned nine top-five finishes since then, including two runner-up finishes at New York's Riverhead Raceway and Pennsylvania's Jennerstown Speedway.

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RyanPreece

RACECHOICE.COM

Date of birth: OCT 25, 1990
Hometown: BERLIN, CT
Crew Chief: JEFF PREECE
Owner: JEFF PREECE
Driver Headshot for Ryan Preece

Ryan Preece has competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2007, claiming the 2013 series championship. He also has experience in the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series and is currently a full-time driver for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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SpencerDavis

MMI RACING

Date of birth: NOV 29, 1998
Hometown: DAWSONVILLE, GA
Owner: BRUCE COOK
Driver Headshot for Spencer Davis

Spencer Davis' NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career, which dates back to 2014, has progressed alongside his stock-car runs in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. In 2024 he joined a new team owned by Bruce Cook, who also fields cars in the ARCA Menards Series.

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MattKimball

J&M TOWING

Date of birth: AUG 16, 2002
Hometown: BENNINGTON, NH
Crew Chief: BILL KIMBALL JR.
Owner: WILLIAM KIMBALL JR.
Driver Headshot for Matt Kimball

Matt Kimball made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in the 2022 season-opener at New Smyrna Speedway.

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BobbySantos III

THINKLITE AIR

Date of birth: OCT 3, 1985
Hometown: FRANKLIN, MA
Driver Headshot for Bobby Santos III

Bobby Santos compiled 19 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour wins from his first season in 2004 through 2023 as well as the 2010 series championship. He also has experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series.

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CraigLutz

RIVERHEAD BUILDING SUPPLY

Date of birth: JUL 27, 1994
Hometown: MILLER PLACE, NY
Crew Chief: DOUG OGIEJKO
Owner: RUSSELL GOODALE
Driver Headshot for Craig Lutz

Craig Lutz has been a familiar face with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since he made his series debut at 19 years old in 2014. He's scored four victories during his career, with his most recent coming in 2022. In 2024 he'll reunite with team owner Russell Goodale to pilot the No. 46 for the full season.

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JustinBonsignore

PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Date of birth: FEB 3, 1988
Hometown: HOLTSVILLE, NY
Crew Chief: RYAN STONE
Owner: KEN MASSA
Driver Headshot for Justin Bonsignore

Justin Bonsignore is the 2018, 2020 and 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion. He drives the No. 51 Phoenix Communications Inc. Chevrolet for Ken Massa, the same car owner for whom he's driven since joining the tour full-time in 2010. He ranks fourth on the all-time Whelen Modified Tour win list with 40 victories as of the end of the 2023 season.

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TommyCatalano

FX CAPRARA

Date of birth: MAR 13, 1998
Hometown: ONTARIO, NY
Crew Chief: DAVID CATALANO
Owner: DAVID CATALANO
Driver Headshot for Tommy Catalano

Tommy Catalano won the Rookie of the Year on the Whelen Modified Tour in 2018. He is a successful modified racer from New York. Improving over the last few years, Catalano has multiple top-10 runs on NASCAR's oldest touring series. He earned a career-best second place finish in 2022 at Richmond Raceway.

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JeremyGerstner

GMP LAWN CARE

Date of birth: DEC 1, 1972
Hometown: WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
Crew Chief: STANLEY BUTORA
Owner: DAWN GERTSNER
Driver Headshot for Jeremy Gerstner

Jeremy Gerstner is a long-time Modified competitor who has enjoyed success at a variety of tracks, including North Carolina's Bowman Gray Stadium. He made his Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2017 has made occasional starts each year since.

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TrevorCatalano

CATALANO MOTORSPORTS

Date of birth: AUG 1, 2006
Hometown: ONTARIO, NY
Crew Chief: DAVID CATALANO
Owner: AMY CATALANO
Driver Headshot for Trevor Catalano

Trevor Catalano is part of the racing Catalano family that includes his three brothers, Tommy, Tyler and Timmy, and his mother, Amy. All five have raced in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. He made his series debut in 2024 at New Smyrna Speedway as he embarks upon his first full season with the series.

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EricGoodale

GAF ROOFING

Date of birth: SEP 3, 1985
Hometown: RIVERHEAD, N.Y.
Crew Chief: JASON SHEPHARD
Owner: EDGAR GOODALE
Driver Headshot for Eric Goodale

Goodale scored his first career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory in 2014 at Riverhead Raceway. In 2017, He captured arguably the biggest win of his career in the NAPA Fall Final at Stafford, and entered the season-finale at Thompson as one of six drivers eligible to leave with the championship. He enjoyed the best season of his career in 2022, earning one victory and finishing third in the Tour standings. In 2024 he'll share the No. 58 with his cousin, Timmy Solomito, as they pursue the Whelen Modified Tour Owners championship.

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TimmySolomito

GAF ROOFRING

Date of birth: JUN 23, 1982
Hometown: ISLIP, NY
Crew Chief: JASON SHEPHERD
Owner: EDGAR GOODALE
Driver Headshot for Timmy Solomito

Solomito scored his first career win at Thompson in 2016, and followed it up with three more wins that season. Before racing on the Whelen Modified Tour, Solomito began racing modifieds at Riverhead Raceway in New York. In 2024 he will share the No. 58 with cousin Eric Goodale as the team chases the 2024 Whelen Modified Tour Owners championship.

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MattHirschman

PEE DEE MOTORSPORTS

Date of birth: NOV 29, 1982
Hometown: NORTHAMPTON, PA.
Crew Chief: MICHAEL STEIN
Owner: ROY HALL
Driver Headshot for Matt Hirschman

Hirschman is one of the most successful Modified drivers in New England every year. That success has spilled into the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, where he has eight series victories, including a career-best three wins in 2023. He is also a five-time World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing Modified champion at New Smyrna Speedway.

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AustinBeers

DELL ELECTRIC

Date of birth: MARCH 23, 2003
Hometown: NORTHAMPTON, PA
Crew Chief: RON YUHAS JR.
Owner: MIKE MURPHY
Driver Headshot for Austin Beers

Austin Beers made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut in 2021 and ran his first full season in 2022. He captured his first series victory at 2023 at Richmond Raceway, adding a second win at Lancaster Motorplex later that same season.

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JimmyBlewett

JOHN BLEWETT INC.

Date of birth: AUG 26, 1980
Hometown: HOWELL, NJ
Crew Chief: SCOTT ANDERSON
Owner: JIMMY BLEWETT
Driver Headshot for Jimmy Blewett

Jimmy Blewett is a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour veteran who has raced part-time on the circuit since 2001. He scored his first series win in 2006 and has since won seven total races with the series.

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MaxMcLaughlin

CURB RECORDS

Date of birth: FEB 29, 2000
Hometown: MOORESVILLE, NC
Driver Headshot for Max McLaughlin

Max McLaughlin has been racing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on a part-time basis since 2020. He also has experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series.

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GaryPutnam

CURB RECORDS

Date of birth: FEB 10, 1970
Hometown: CONCORD, NC
Crew Chief: TBD
Owner: MIKE CURB
Driver Headshot for Gary Putnam

Gary Putnam has competed on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on a part-time basis since 2014.

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JonMcKennedy

MIDDLESEX INTERIORS

Date of birth: APRIL 15, 1987
Hometown: CHELMSFORD, MA
Crew Chief: DALE HEDQUIST
Owner: TIM LEPINE
Driver Headshot for Jon McKennedy

In only his second full season with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Jon McKennedy captured the Tour championship in 2022. His championship included his second career victory, which came at Claremont Motorsports Park in New Hampshire.

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TylerCatalano

CATALANO MOTORSPORTS

Date of birth: MAY 18, 2004
Hometown: ONTARIO, NY
Crew Chief: JONATHAN VECE
Owner: DAVID CATALANO
Driver Headshot for Tyler Catalano

Tyler Catalano is part of the racing Catalano family that includes his three brothers, Tommy, Trevor and Timmy, and his mother, Amy. All five have raced in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. He made his series debut in 2023 and is competing full-time during the 2024 season.

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AnthonyNocella

NOCELLA PAVING

Date of birth: NOV 20, 1992
Hometown: WOBURN, MA
Crew Chief: CHRIS BURDELL
Owner: ANTHONY NOCELLA
Driver Headshot for Anthony Nocella

Anthony Nocella has raced with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2015 and scored his first victory in thrilling fashion in 2022 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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JamieTomaino

RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES

Date of birth: JULY 3, 1956
Hometown: HOWELL, NJ
Owner: CHERYL TOMAINO
Driver Headshot for Jamie Tomaino

Jamie Tomaino is a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour veteran who has been active since 1985 with more than 600 starts. He compiled a trio of wins within his first 10 years on the Tour and captured the 1990 series championship.

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RonnieWilliams

TONY'S COMPETITION ENGINES

Date of birth: OCT 8, 1996
Hometown: ELLINGTON, CT
Crew Chief: TREY TOMAINO
Owner: JAMIE TOMAINO
Driver Headshot for Ronnie Williams

Ronnie Williams has been racing part-time on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2016. He's earned three poles during that time and secured a best finish of third at Richmond Raceway in 2021.

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DylanSlepian

EASTPORT FEEDS

Date of birth: APRIL 18, 1995
Hometown: DIX HILLS, NY
Crew Chief: BRIAN MAGEE
Owner: ROB PELIS
Driver Headshot for Dylan Slepian

Dylan Slepian has been racing part-time on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2019. He earned a career-best finish of fourth at Riverhead Raceway in 2022.