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SMART Modified Tour 2026 Preview: New Teams, Driver Changes and Storylines

Martinsville, VA -- The SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic opens its season on Saturday, February 28th at Florence Speedway with the second running of the” Zach Brewer Memorial.” While the Mod Squad hits the track for the second-time to honor Brewer, a Modified racer who passed in 2024, so much has changed since the last time their tires hit the track at Florence. Silly season has been wild in the southern modified scene. Let’s get you up to speed with the changes in the pit area.

Feb 27

20 Under 20 Presented By TJ Forged: Top Racing Prospects In 2026

A new wave of rising talent headlines the third edition of FloRacing’s 20 Under 20 presented by TJ Forged. Once again in 2026, the annual list shines a spotlight on the brightest young prospects across the motorsports landscape.

Feb 25

Elliott Sadler To Make SMART Modified Tour Start At South Boston Speedway

EMPORIA, Va. – Former NASCAR winner Elliott Sadler is returning to his racing roots next month. Elliott will pilot the No. 16VA Pace-O-Matic Modified for Sadler-Stanley Racing to make his SMART Modified Tour debut in the $20,000 to win King of the Modifieds at South Boston Speedway on March 20-21.

Feb 24

Bowman Gray Stadium Announces Schedule For 2026 Racing Season

After launching its 2026 season by hosting the Cook Out Clash with the NASCAR Cup Series, Bowman Gray Stadium now shifts its focus back to the weekly racing action that earned the historic Winston-Salem track its legendary nickname — “The Madhouse.”

Feb 18

Records, Breakthroughs and History Made at 2026 New Smyrna World Series

Records were shattered and history was made throughout nine nights of racing during the 2026 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. With the event now in the rearview mirror, we take a look at notable facts and stats from this year's event.

Feb 17

Richie Evans Memorial 2026 Results From New Smyrna Speedway

The 2026 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing rolled into its penultimate night Friday at New Smyrna Speedway. Headlined by the prestigious Richie Evans Memorial for Tour-type Modifieds, the evening’s program also featured Florida Modifieds, Pro Trucks and Ground Pounders in action.

Feb 14

NASCAR Announces Launch Of "NASCAR Local Series"

NASCAR today announced the launch of the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts, a strategic reframing of its longstanding grassroots racing platform designed to more clearly reflect the vital role local short tracks play in communities across the United States and Canada.

Feb 12

2026 World Series Of Asphalt At New Smyrna Speedway Results From Wednesday

The 60th annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing continued Wednesday night at New Smyrna Speedway with five divisions of racing, headlined by the John Blewett III Memorial for Tour-type Modifieds. Alongside the Modifieds, Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, 602 Modifieds and Florida Modifieds were all in action.

Feb 12