JDV Productions and Whelen Engineering today announced the Whelen Midsummer Championship for the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season.
The Midsummer Championship will run across all three Whelen Modified Tour events in the month of July, including stops at Seekonk Speedway (July 1), Claremont Motorsports Park (July 10) and Monadnock Speedway (July 25). The three events in July come at a crucial time, where drivers will begin to prepare for the final part of the season. The series includes the Seekonk Firecracker 150 presented by Bethesda Leadership Group, the Clash at Claremont and the Duel at the Dog at Monadnock powered by USNE.
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As in previous years, the Mid-Summer Championship will be determined based on points from all three races combined. A bonus program will be launched later and will be paid to the owner of the winning driver.
The series champion will be determined at the 5th Annual Duel at the Dog powered by USNEPower Monadnock on July 25.
“Whelen Engineering is proud to continue our partnership with JDV Productions for the fifth year, supporting the Whelen Midsummer Championship in 2026,” said Peter Tiezzi, general manager of motorsports for Whelen Engineering. “These three exciting NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races showcase the incredible talent and dedication of the drivers and teams, and we are excited to celebrate their accomplishments.”
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Whelen Engineering is the proud sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Jesse Love and his Richard Childress Racing team. They have been the official sponsor of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2005. In 2026, the Tour plans 16 more races, with events from Maine to Florida.
“We are grateful to Whelen Engineering for partnering with us for the fifth consecutive season to create a summer championship that injects excitement into the middle of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule,” said Josh Vanada, CEO and promoter of JDV Productions. “We are excited to introduce the new Whelen Midsummer Championship, which will take place across three different race tracks in one month, to crown our fifth champion.”
Matt Hirschman won the three-race series during the 2025 season, adding a second championship. Patrick Emerling (2024) and Doug Coby (2023) are the two additional honorees over the four years.
“Since the beginning of this mini-series, I have loved what the Whelen Midsummer Championship has brought to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour,” said Matt Hirschman. “I don’t think there could be a more perfect schedule for the series in 2026, with three consecutive short track events in the month of July to decide the champion. We look forward to competing in these races and seeking a third Whelen Midsummer Championship crown.”
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For more information about JDV Productions, visit JDVProductions.com. Tickets for the Seekonk event will be on sale at SeekonkSpeedway.com Soon. Tickets for the Claremont and Monadnock events will be available exclusively on the Ticket Hoss app on November 25.
