Episode 16 of The Modified Minute takes you behind the scenes of what it takes to compete at the highest level of Modified racing.

🏁 CREW CALL:
A great setup gets you in the game—but the ability to anticipate changing track conditions is what wins races. This week, we sit down with one of the sport's top crew chiefs, J.J. Vece, to discuss reading the racetrack, making the right adjustments, and staying one step ahead of the competition.

🏁 SK SOUNDINGS:
It has been a challenging 2026 season for Matt Vassar. After reuniting with John Hummel and the iconic Hummel Hot Dogs No. 11, Vassar suffered a broken arm and wrist in a frightening incident during the Casella Waste 80 at Stafford Speedway on June 5. Following surgery and weeks of recovery while Andrew Molleur filled in behind the wheel, Matt is ready to make his return. Hear his story of perseverance and determination.

🏁 RACER SPOTLIGHT:
Spotters have become one of the most valuable assets in Modified racing. They provide the information that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This week's Racer Spotlight features one of the best in the business—Shawn Waddell—as he shares what it takes to guide drivers to the front.

If you love NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Stafford Speedway, SK Modifieds, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series, and everything Modified racing, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Kenny Barry • Dylan Izzo • Chase Dowling

Three great stories. Three unique perspectives. One action-packed episode of Modified Minute.

This week, we welcome Kenny Barry, Dylan Izzo, and Chase Dowling for an in-depth look at life in the world of Modified racing.

🏁 Kenny Barry discusses his family's racing heritage, following in the footsteps of his father as a second-generation racer and chassis builder. He also talks about mentoring his son, Tyler, as he develops his own career in Stafford Speedway's highly competitive SK Light division.

🏁 Dylan Izzo recounts the terrifying Lap 1 crash at Stafford Speedway that left his Modified upside down. Hear Dylan describe the moments leading up to the accident, what happened from inside the race car, and his determination to get back on the track.

🏁 Chase Dowling, a rising talent on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, shares the story of his racing career, his approach behind the wheel, his goals for the future, and the special person who has supported him every step of the way.

Whether you're a longtime Modified racing fan or just discovering the sport, this episode is packed with stories, insight, and passion from three competitors who live and breathe short-track racing.

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This week on Modified Minute, we're celebrating the families who have helped shape Northeast short-track racing for generations.

🏁 TROY TALMAN joins us to discuss a family racing history that dates all the way back to the 1950s at Westboro Speedway. Troy shares stories of his family's deep roots in the sport and reflects on his own career behind the wheel of an SK Modified.

🏁 MATT SWANSON has built one of the most diverse racing résumés in Northeast motorsports. From Midgets and Super Late Models to Supermodifieds and Modifieds, Matt has competed—and won—in just about everything. He looks back on the journey that has made him one of the region's most versatile drivers.

🏁 TOM BOLLES is celebrating an incredible 50 years at Stafford Speedway. A successful driver turned respected race car builder, Tom discusses his half-century in the sport and the pride he takes in helping the next generation, including SK Light rookie Conner Christmas and SK Modified veteran Dylan Izzo.

If you love the history, tradition, and family connections that make Modified racing special, you won't want to miss this episode.

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