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Entry List: NASCAR Modified Tour Heads To Oswego Speedway

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The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has just five races left until a champion is crowned, and the first of those final five races takes place this Saturday night at the “Steel Palace” of Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York. And five drivers head to Oswego with a potential championship within reach.

2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Oswego Speedway

Leading the points entering Saturday’s race by 10 markers is Northampton, Pennsylvania’s Austin Beers. Beers led the most laps the last time out at Richmond Raceway before finishing second to extend his lead in the standings. Beers has seen improvement in his NWMT finishes at Oswego over the last few years as well. His first two trips to Oswego saw him finishing outside the top 10 each time, but Beers hasn’t finished worse than fifth in his most recent two NWMT races there.

Trailing Beers by 10 points is the four-time and defending champion, Justin Bonsignore. The Holtsville, New York native has had plenty of success at Oswego over the last nine years, with two of his trips to the Steel Palace resulting in trips to victory lane. In eight of his nine starts there, Bonsignore has finished no worse than sixth. The only outlier was a crash in 2023 while racing inside the top five. But, Bonsignore is 10 points back of Beers due to a seventh-place finish at Richmond last race, which was an uncharacteristic finish for Bonsignore at one of his best race tracks. And that’s after he finished eighth at Thompson, which arguably is his best track on the schedule. So the question entering Saturday’s race at Oswego is which No. 51 car will we see? The good thing, though, for Bonsignore is that the final five tracks are all places where he has visited victory lane throughout his illustrious career.

When the season started, it appeared that Patrick Emerling might run away with the championship this year, which would be his first in NWMT competition. He drove from the back to the front to win the season-opener at New Smyrna Speedway. He drove from the back to the front to finish second at Thompson Speedway one race later. But then he crashed at North Wilkesboro and he’s been fighting an uphill battle ever since. Just five races ago, Beers won at Lancaster Motorplex. Emerling finished second. And yet he still found himself 35 points behind Beers. But since then, Emerling has gained 13 points on Beers and is now just 22 points back entering Oswego where Emerling went to victory lane one year ago. 

Tied for fourth in points are Craig Lutz and Matt Hirschman, who both find themselves 30 points back of Beers entering Saturday’s 150-lap showdown at Oswego Speedway.

Lutz enters Saturday’s race with plenty of momentum as he’s fresh off a victory at Richmond Raceway. With now two wins on the season, Lutz has already tied his career high for wins in a single season with five races remaining on the schedule. But, Oswego has not been all that kind to Lutz throughout his career. He has just two top five finishes in eight starts there, with his best finish of third coming three years ago.

The opposite can be said for Hirschman, who has done just about everything to claim ownership at Oswego Speedway aside from signing his name on the title. In seven NWMT starts, Hirschman has gone to victory lane twice and has never finished outside the top five. In six of those starts, Hirschman has finished no worse than second. And that’s just in NASCAR competition. According to TheThirdTurn.com, Hirchman has visited victory lane at Oswego 13 total times between NWMT and the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour throughout his career, with three of those wins coming in the famed Race of Champions 200. Putting it plainly, the road to victory lane at Oswego goes through Matt Hirschman.

The entire entry list for Saturday’s race at Oswego Speedway can be found below.

Saturday’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Oswego Speedway is just part of the annual Budweiser Classic Weekend. Race fans can watch all of the action from the 69th Annual Budweiser Classic Weekend from Oswego Speedway live on FloRacing.

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour At Oswego Speedway Entry List

Car No.

Driver

Crew Chief

1

Patrick Emerling

Dale Hedquist

3

Tyler Rypkema

Greg Fournier

8

Andy Lewis Jr.

Scott Morin

14

Jake Lutz

Bill Putney

16

Ron Silk

Phil Moran

18

Ken Heagy

Greg Gorman

21

Stephen Kopcik

Nick Kopcik

22

Kyle Bonsignore

Keith McDermott

46

Craig Lutz

Douglas Ogiejko

51

Justin Bonsignore

Ryan Stone

54

Tommy Catalano

Rick Kluth

56

Trevor Catalano

JJ Vece

60

Matt Hirschman

Mike Stein

64

Austin Beers

Ron Yuhas

77

Michael Christopher Jr.

Gary Putnam

84

Tyler Catalano

Tom Fuchs

112

Brian Sones

Dennis Wenner





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Greg Biffle’s last NASCAR race in 10 pictures before death – Motorsport – Sports

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Not many NASCAR drivers can say they retired on a win — but the Late, Great Greg Biffle can. Biffle made his NASCAR debut in the Busch Series in 1996, driving part-time before moving to the Truck Series in 1998.

He later progressed to full-time Cup Series competition, building a highly successful career across all three national series. Biffle won titles in the Truck and Xfinity series and nearly completed the Grand Slam in 2005, finishing second in the Cup. The North Carolinian won a total of 56 races across NASCAR’s three national series during his career: 19 in the Cup Series, 20 in the Xfinity (Busch) Series, and 17 in the Craftsman Truck Series.

He retired from full-time competition after the 2019 season, but won his last-ever NASCAR race, the Truck event in Texas at the SpeedyCash.com 400. It was Biffle’s first Truck win in 15 years. On Thursday, Biffle, his wife Cristina, and two of his children, Emma, 14, and Ryder, 5, were four of seven killed in a tragic plane crash in Statesville, NC.

A preliminary report is expected within 30 days from the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation. Three of the people on board, including former stock car racer Biffle, had their pilot’s license.

Collection and documentation of the crash will take place, and investigators will begin to piece together what went wrong. A central focus of the investigation will be locating and analyzing the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), which captures all sounds inside the cockpit. Once recovered, the device will be sent to a laboratory in Washington, D.C. for examination.

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Greg Biffle raced in his last-ever NASCAR race in 2019, driving the No. 51 in the Truck Series for the June 7 SpeedyCash.com 400.

Greg Biffle raced in his last-ever NASCAR race in 2019, driving the No. 51 in the Truck Series for the June 7 SpeedyCash.com 400.

Biffle, who tragically died on Thursday in a horror plane crash in Statesville, NC, had retired from full-time NASCAR racing in 2016 after two decades in the sport. 

The NASCAR legend won two NASCAR national series Truck and Xfinity titles — but fell short in the Cup, finishing second in 2005. 

Those also killed this week were his wife, Cristina, daughter, Emma, son, Ryder, and three others. 

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BigRock Motorsports Retains Its Championship Title At ISRL Season 2 Grand Finale In Calicut

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The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 concluded in spectacular fashion with a historic Grand Finale at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut. Megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan was present on ground, adding star power to an electrifying night of high-octane racing and live entertainment, as per a release. The finale witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 32,000 fans, marking the highest-ever attendance for a motorsporting event in India and reinforcing Kerala’s strong connection with motorsport and large-scale live sporting experiences, the release said.

Amid roaring crowds and intense on-track action, Team Bigrock Motorsports were crowned ISRL Season 2 Champions, capping off a fiercely competitive championship that unfolded across Pune, Hyderabad and Calicut. The season showcased a compelling blend of international excellence and emerging Indian talent.

The Calicut round delivered thrilling racing across all categories. Matt Moss from team BigRock Motorsports (Australia) claimed victory in the 450cc International class aboard the Kawasaki KX 450, while Calvin Fonvieille from team Apollo Indewheelers (France) dominated the 250cc International category on the Yamaha YZ 250. The 250cc India-Asia Mix class was won by Delvinator Alfarizi (Thailand) riding the KTM 250 SX – F, drawing thunderous applause from the packed stadium.

Megastar Salman Khan, Brand Ambassador, ISRL, said, “Watching the Grand Finale in Calicut was truly special. The passion of the fans and the intensity of competition show how far Indian motorsport has come. ISRL is creating a platform where Indian riders can compete confidently alongside the world’s best,” as quoted from a release.

Reflecting on the season, Veer Patel, Managing Director, ISRL, said, “Season 2 reflects the growing belief in Supercross across India. From Pune to Hyderabad and now Calicut, the record-breaking fan response shows the sport has truly found a home here, while we continue building strong pathways for Indian riders alongside world-class racing.”

Over the course of Season 2, 36 international riders from 21 countries, including Australia, France, the USA, Germany, Thailand and South Africa, competed alongside India’s top riders such as Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, Prajwal Vishwanath and Shlok Ghorpade, highlighting ISRL’s growing global stature, as per the release.

Beyond the races, the Reise Moto ISRL Fan Park transformed EMS Corporation Stadium into a complete motorsport festival, featuring live music, racing simulators, interactive brand zones, food experiences, merchandise and rider interactions, creating an immersive fan experience for families and enthusiasts alike.

With Season 2 concluding on a historic high, the Indian Supercross Racing League now looks ahead to expanding its footprint, strengthening grassroots development and further positioning India on the global Supercross map.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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BangShift.com Drag Racing with CHRISTMAS TREES! Racing Action From Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025 At Bradenton Motorsports Park

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Drag Racing with CHRISTMAS TREES! Racing Action From Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025 At Bradenton Motorsports Park

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Drag Racing with CHRISTMAS TREES! Racing Action From Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025 At Bradenton Motorsports Park

Cleetus’ Christmas Tree Race 2025 was a very special race. The race has become kind of a big deal since starting a few years ago, and has some pretty simple rules. You must race with a Christmas Tree on or in your vehicle, it must be a minimum of 6 feet tall, it can’t fall off, and you have to have lights on it. Simple right? Well…

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We wrapped up Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025, following the entire event from start to finish. This video covers every round from the OG 32-car field all the way through the Elite 8 — the fastest cars on the property — right down to the finals.

Cleetus lined up in both Mullet and Leroy, alongside a stacked field of big-name cars and a few surprise entries we hadn’t seen before. From first-round shakeups to the final matchups, this one delivered nonstop action.

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BigRock Motorsports retains its Championship title at ISRL Season 2 Grand Finale in Calicut

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Calicut (Kerala) [India], December 21 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 concluded in spectacular fashion with a historic Grand Finale at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut. Megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan was present on ground, adding star power to an electrifying night of high-octane racing and live entertainment, as per a release.

The finale witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 32,000 fans, marking the highest-ever attendance for a motorsporting event in India and reinforcing Kerala’s strong connection with motorsport and large-scale live sporting experiences, the release said.

Amid roaring crowds and intense on-track action, Team Bigrock Motorsports were crowned ISRL Season 2 Champions, capping off a fiercely competitive championship that unfolded across Pune, Hyderabad and Calicut. The season showcased a compelling blend of international excellence and emerging Indian talent.

The Calicut round delivered thrilling racing across all categories. Matt Moss from team BigRock Motorsports (Australia) claimed victory in the 450cc International class aboard the Kawasaki KX 450, while Calvin Fonvieille from team Apollo Indewheelers (France) dominated the 250cc International category on the Yamaha YZ 250. The 250cc India-Asia Mix class was won by Delvinator Alfarizi (Thailand) riding the KTM 250 SX – F, drawing thunderous applause from the packed stadium.

Megastar Salman Khan, Brand Ambassador, ISRL, said, “Watching the Grand Finale in Calicut was truly special. The passion of the fans and the intensity of competition show how far Indian motorsport has come. ISRL is creating a platform where Indian riders can compete confidently alongside the world’s best,” as quoted from a release.

Reflecting on the season, Veer Patel, Managing Director, ISRL, said, “Season 2 reflects the growing belief in Supercross across India. From Pune to Hyderabad and now Calicut, the record-breaking fan response shows the sport has truly found a home here, while we continue building strong pathways for Indian riders alongside world-class racing.”

Over the course of Season 2, 36 international riders from 21 countries, including Australia, France, the USA, Germany, Thailand and South Africa, competed alongside India’s top riders such as Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, Prajwal Vishwanath and Shlok Ghorpade, highlighting ISRL’s growing global stature, as per the release.

Beyond the races, the Reise Moto ISRL Fan Park transformed EMS Corporation Stadium into a complete motorsport festival, featuring live music, racing simulators, interactive brand zones, food experiences, merchandise and rider interactions, creating an immersive fan experience for families and enthusiasts alike.

With Season 2 concluding on a historic high, the Indian Supercross Racing League now looks ahead to expanding its footprint, strengthening grassroots development and further positioning India on the global Supercross map. (ANI)

(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)





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NTSB investigates tragic plane crash involving NASCAR star Greg Biffle: who was flying?

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Tragedy Strikes: NTSB Launches Deep Investigation into Fatal Greg Biffle Plane Crash

In a devastating turn of events, the aviation world was rocked last Thursday when NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his family, and three others tragically lost their lives in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now on a mission to uncover the harrowing details behind this catastrophic incident, with a press conference held Saturday shedding some light on the ongoing investigation.

NTSB Board Member Michael Graham and Investigator-In-Charge Dan Baker addressed the media, but the information was limited as the investigation is still in its infancy. “We still do not know the circumstances which led the aircraft … to attempt to return to the airport,” Graham stated, emphasizing the urgent need to piece together the events that led to this heart-wrenching disaster.

One chilling revelation from the conference was a text message exchange between Biffle’s wife, Cristian Grossu Biffle, and her mother, Cathy Grossu. Cathy recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the crash: “Then she said something like ‘We’re in trouble, emergency landing.’ And I texted back, ‘What’s wrong with the plane?’” The gravity of the situation escalated when Cathy received an SOS alert, signaling a dire emergency. Graham confirmed that the NTSB is aware of this critical communication, stating, “We are not aware of any other communications from passengers on board the aircraft to those on the ground.”

As investigators delve deeper, the question of who was at the controls during the crucial moments of the flight remains unanswered. Both Greg Biffle and his companions, Dennis and Jack Dutton, were licensed pilots. Graham noted, “We do anticipate that all the information about all the pilot-rated occupants will be included in our preliminary report.” This report is expected within 30 days, but the agency’s final analysis could take up to 18 months.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the pilot’s identity, Graham revealed that the NTSB has a “degree of confidence” about the individual in the left seat, although verification is still required. He stressed the importance of accuracy in the investigation: “We want to know where everyone was sitting, and that is a little more difficult in a crash like this.”

In a shocking update, Graham shared that early indications from multiple sources suggest the aircraft was stable and configured for landing with its lights on. However, it was flying dangerously low. This crucial information aligns with the physical evidence found at the crash site, including debris located approximately 1800 feet from the runway threshold.

The investigation is ramping up as the NTSB meticulously documents the wreckage, evaluates the flight voice recorder, and analyzes various components. “All of these are being sent to NTSB recorders labs in Washington, D.C.,” Graham explained, highlighting the importance of recovering critical data to determine the probable cause of this tragedy.

Amidst the chaos, a drone was deployed to assist in the investigation, although high winds initially hampered its operations. As conditions improved on Saturday, the team was able to resume their efforts to gather evidence from the crash site.

With so many unanswered questions and the clock ticking, the NTSB is committed to uncovering the truth behind the demise of Greg Biffle and his companions. As the agency continues its exhaustive investigation, the families and fans of those lost are left grappling with the profound loss and searching for closure in this heartbreaking saga.



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NASCAR, IndyCar, and F1 Share These Race Days in 2026

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What’s Happening?

Throughout the racing year, now and then, race fans are blessed with a handful of special days in which NASCAR, IndyCar, and F1 all race on one calendar date. In 2026, this will occur eight separate times. Here’s a look at those race days.

  • Of course, these are all subject to time and date, and, in some cases, these races could realistically happen with 12 hours of one another.
  • The first date that all three series race on is March 15, with Formula One racing at Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix, IndyCar racing on the streets of Arlington, Texas, for the first time, and NASCAR racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  • On May 24, all three series will race on U.S. soil on the same day. Formula One will race in the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, with IndyCar hosting the 110th Indianapolis 500 that same afternoon, and NASCAR kicking off the 67th Coca-Cola 600 later that evening.
  • The final triple header will be on September 6, with Formula One racing at Monza, IndyCar racing in their season finale at Laguna Seca, and NASCAR hosting, what is at press-time, a playoff race in the 77th Southern 500.

March 15

  • NASCAR: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • IndyCar: Grand Prix of Arlington
  • Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai)

March 29

  • NASCAR: Martinsville Speedway
  • IndyCar: Barber Motorsports Park
  • Formula One: Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)

April 19

  • NASCAR: Kansas Speedway
  • IndyCar: Grand Prix of Long Beach
  • Formula One: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)

May 24

  • NASCAR: Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • IndyCar: Indianapolis 500
  • Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix (Montréal)

June 7

  • NASCAR: Michigan International Speedway
  • IndyCar: World Wide Technology Raceway
  • Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)

July 5

  • NASCAR: Chicagoland Speedway
  • IndyCar: Mid‑Ohio Sports Car Course
  • Formula One: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)

July 19

  • NASCAR: North Wilkesboro Speedway
  • IndyCar: Nashville Superspeedway
  • Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa‑Francorchamps)

September 6

  • NASCAR: Darlington Raceway
  • IndyCar: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • Formula One: Italian Grand Prix (Monza)

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