BARRE, Vt. — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials will welcome a talent-filled roster of open tour-type modifieds during the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Based on the tire orders through Hoosier Tire East, over 20 of New England’s best tour-type modified drivers are slated to take on the Magic Mile, all looking to join the list of modified winners at New England’s biggest stage.
Inaugural Northeast Classic winner Bobby Santos III and last year’s winner Jon McKennedy lead the group of modified aces into New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Although unable to join the Icebreaker after the weather-induced schedule change, Santos is ready to get back behind the wheel of the Tinio Racing mount and make it win No. 7 at the Magic Mile for this dynamic duo.
McKennedy, however, is ready to make it one spot better after coming home second in the Icebreaker 125 at Thompson Speedway last weekend. The reigning NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion is also looking to defend his Northeast Classic win from last April.
Among the other top contenders include Anthony Nocella (who earned his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last July), Woody Pitkat, Matt Swanson in the Gary Casella-owned machine and Kevin Iannarelli in the iRacing ride. All-time Milton CAT Modified Racing Series wins leader Kirk Alexander is also.
“Both Tom and I feel that in our third year, this year’s Northeast Classic will stand-out high and above the others,” said ACT managing partner Cris Michaud. “The talent within our growing car counts for all five divisions is looking great and we’re very excited about the new backstretch parking option for fans. All this, combined with the stellar weather forecast, has made the Northeast Classic a can’t miss event.”
The American-Canadian Tour and PASS Super Late Models are each gunning for $5,500-to-win in 50-lap feature events, along with the open tour-type modified 50-lapper, worth $7,000 to the winner.