MODIFIED MINUTE

There’s a sense of urgency coursing through Modified Racing as track championships and series titles hang in the balance, with just a handful of events remaining on the schedule. This week, Modified Minute brings you three great stories from the world of Modified Racing — featuring a driver back in Victory Lane, the man behind some of the most valuable in-car video in racing, and a Modified legend...

THIS WEEK ON THE MODIFIED MINUTE, WE’VE GOT THREE GREAT STORIES FROM THREE DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE MODIFIED RACING WORLD — AND THREE GUESTS WHO SHARE ONE THING IN COMMON: A PASSION FOR MODIFIED RACING! 🔥 ANTHONY BELLO – DRIVER SPOTLIGHT ANTHONY BELLO HAS BEEN WORKING HIS WAY UP THE RACING LADDER SINCE HE WAS A KID — AND HE HASN’T JUST BEEN ALONG FOR THE RIDE. HE’S BEEN PROVING HIMSELF EVERY STEP...

THREE STORIES. THREE JOURNEYS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EPISODE. What does it mean to carry on a family legacy? What happens when a driver and his crew chief are literally father and son? And what does it feel like when a career-long dream finally comes true? THIS WEEK… WE FIND OUT! 🏆 THE LEGACY CONTINUES… The Barry name has been synonymous with Modified racing for generations. Hall of Famer Art Barry b...

This week on The Modified Minute, we’ve got a jam-packed episode featuring three great stories from the world of Modified racing! 🏁 BILL LONG — Bill has spent his life in the automotive industry while maintaining Modified racing as a lifelong passion. He joins us to talk about his new role with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series and what he hopes to bring to the series. 🏆 CHRIS MATTHEWS — Chri...

This week on The Modified Minute, we look at three incredible stories of perseverance—and how refusing to quit can lead to success. 🏁 Sami Anderson fought through a devastating highway accident that left her unable to walk, determined to return to her SK Light Modified and continue her family’s racing legacy. 🏁 Ed Puleo spent countless late nights searching for the edge that would help his son J...

🔥 BEN DODGE — A legendary voice and influential force in Modified racing Fighting the biggest battle of his life. 📸 BRANDON RASHAN — The photographer giving Modified teams a new set of eyes during the race. 🏁 CURT BRAINARD — Seven-time Stafford SK Modified winner and 2000 Thompson Sunoco Modified Champion. THREE GUESTS. THREE STORIES. ONE PASSION — MODIFIED RACING! 👉 WATCH EPISODE 19 NOW! 👉 S...

In this week's episode we go behind the scenes and inside the cockpits with Anthony Flannery, Dale “Super Dale” Hedquist, and two-time Whelen Modified Tour Champion Ron Silk! 🔥 SK Soundings — Anthony Flannery Anthony Flannery has been steering Modifieds since 2019 and has already built an impressive resume. In 2024, he captured the Waterford Speedbowl Track Championship, and now he’s chasing...

The greatest stories in Modified racing are back! Welcome to another edition of The Modified Minute, where every week we celebrate the greatest form of short-track racing on the planet—Modified Racing. Host Jack Arute takes you through another action-packed episode featuring one of the biggest racing weekends of the summer, unforgettable personalities, and the traditions that make Modified racing...

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,...

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 chas...

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 SWA...

Your Modified journey starts right here on this week's edition of The Modified Minute Podcast! This week, you'll hear from a young driver who etched his name into the history books by becoming the 102nd different driver to win an SK Modified feature at the Waterford Speedbowl — Nicholas Hovey. Nicholas joins the show to discuss his racing career, his breakthrough victory, and what lies a...

Episode 12 is packed with great conversation and insight from three competitors making their mark in Modified racing. This week, Eddie Flemke, Jr. joins the show to reflect on his outstanding racing career and discuss his current role with John Hummel's iconic No. 11 Modified. Eddie shares memories, lessons learned, and his thoughts on the state of Modified racing today. You'll also meet...

This week, Episode 11 brings together a unique mix of rising stars, seasoned veterans, and racers taking on exciting new challenges in the world of Modified racing. 🔹 Vinny Rappoccio joins the show after an impressive start to his rookie season in the SK Lights division at the Waterford Speedbowl. The young racer has already turned heads with runner-up finishes in both events contested this seaso...

Modified Racing's Tire Controversy, Renee Dupuis' Trailblazing Career & Glen Reen's Racing Journey Was Glen Reen destined to be a race car driver? Coming from a family with deep racing roots—including an IndyCar opportunity for his father—Reen looks back on more than 20 years behind the wheel and reveals what makes SK Modified competition at Stafford Speedway some of the toughes...

He’s called “The Rocket Man” and in Episode 9 of “The Modified Minute” Jack Arute check’s in with Former Dayton 500 Champion Ryan Newman and talk about his 2nd act racing in Modifieds. Newman explains why he loves to drive the open wheelers and shares his thoughts about possibly winning the 2026 SMART Modified Championship. Nick Anglace races an SK Light and has forged a marketing and engineering...

In Episode 8 you will meet Vinny Beedle who who for 20 years has been the impetus behind the Puleo Family's modified racing success. They call him the 'Man of Granite". Jonathan McKennedy drops in and talks about a career than took him from Go-Karts in the family driveway to multiple wins and championships in both Modifieds and Supermodifieds. Finally Jack talks to Tyler Chapman who...

In Episode 7, The “Modified Minute” visits with a 15 year old Whelen Modified Tour driver, Paulie Hartwig III and learn about his passion for the open wheel modified world. We also check in with “The Pride Of Italy”, SK ace, Marcello Rufrano. Marcello explains how he grew up around racing and is living his dream driving for his father. And, speaking of fathers, you will meet Paul Hartwig, Jr. who...

They’re calling it the most dramatic finish in the 54 runnings of the NAPA Spring Sizzler—and in Episode 6, Modified Minute goes straight to the center of the storm, talking with the drivers and team owner who lived every second of it. Todd Owen returns to Victory Lane in style, snapping a rare shutout season to capture the 40-lap SK Modified Sizzler feature. In this episode, Owen reflects on a 22...

This week, Jack visits with NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour Director, Gary Putnam. The former modified owner/driver shares his assessment of the “Tour” and some of the reasons for its resurgence. SK Modified driver, Mikey Flynn. Flynn came up the racing ladder in an unconventional manner and he shares his journey as well as what he calls his most terrible night in racing. Michael O’Sullivan comes fr...

In Episode 4 of the Modified Minute, Michael Christopher, Sr. drops in and reflects upon his driving career and his time turning the wrenches for his son, Michael, Jr.  Junior visits and shares his experience as part of the “RAM Race For The Seat” reality TV show as well as his forays into NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series. He also explains why he will always be an SK Modified guy.  And, Patrick Eme...

In Episode 3 of the “Modified Minute” you’ll hear Jonathan Puleo share a conversation he had with his father moments before he won the 2026 SK Modified Championship. Tyler Rypkema shares what really happened and why FloRacing TV failed to interview him in Martinsville despite his podium finish. Tommy Baldwin shares memories of his father along with his current role at Rick Ware Racing and fielding...

Phil Moran makes the “Crew Call” and shares his thoughts about his 5 decades twisting the wrenches. In SK Soundings you will hear from Meg Fuller who captured Stafford Speedway’s 2026 SK Light Title and she shares her thoughts on women in racing. The winner of round two of the Whelen Modified Tour stop at Martinsville, Stephen Kopcik joins the show and shares his recipe for success and how he earn...

In this premiere episode, we check in on Ronnie Williams, who was crowned this year’s New Smyrna World Series Modified Champion.  Dale Hedquist weighs in and we learn the back story to Patrick Emerling’s "roughing up" of Ronnie Williams in New Smyrna.  And, Keith Rocco visits and explains why he gets more pleasure from seeing his customers win than when he wins in the SK Modifieds. All t...