SMART Mod Pod: All about SMART Modified Racing

Summary In this episode of the Smart Mod Pod, Virginia State Senator Bill Stanley and Chris Williams discuss the return of the Smart Modified Tour after a break, highlighting exciting races, upcoming championships, and the logistics behind organizing these events. They delve into the thrilling races at Coastal Plains and Carteret County, the controversial Johnny K incident and its repercussions, a...

Buckle up, race fans — The Smart Mod Pod is back, broadcasting from our brand-new studio at the Stanley Law Group: the Cross-Examine Cabin . This episode kicks off a new era as Virginia State Senator and race team owner Bill Stanley sits down with Chris Williams , Director of the SMART Modified Tour, to talk all things Caraway Speedway and much more. 🚗 With the Revolutionary 99 at Caraway fast ap...

What started as a routine SMART Modified Tour race turned into one of the most dramatic nights in short track racing. In this episode of the Smart Mod Pod , Senator Bill Stanley and SMART Tour Director Chris Williams are joined by veteran racer and Car Manager Randy Renfrow to relive the chaos at Franklin County Speedway—where oil spills, Virginia clay, and driver tension set the stage for a thril...

In this high-octane episode of  The SMART MOD POD , Senator Bill Stanley and SMART Modified Tour owner/director Chris Williams gear up for the May 23, 2025 SMART Tour race at Franklin County Speedway. They dive into what fans can expect at the track, share some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories—including Chris’s unexpected kidney stone ordeal—and even toss in a few light-hearted jabs about the l...

In this episode of the Smart Mod Pod, Virginia State Senator Bill Stanley, along with Chris Williams and Matthew Dillner, recap the exciting Hickory 100 race. They introduce young racing talent Paulie Hartwig III, who recently made history by becoming the youngest winner in the Smart Modified Tour. The conversation delves into the importance of sponsorship, the growth of the Smart Modified Tour, a...

In this episode of the Smart Mod Pod, Virginia State Senator Bill Stanley and SMART Tour Director Chris William discuss the recent Rumble at Rougemont race, featuring insights from winner Ryan Newman. The conversation covers race strategies, the evolution of young drivers in modified racing, and the importance of mentorship and respect among competitors. The hosts and guests share personal anecdot...

🏁  The SMART MOD POD 🎙️ with Virginia State Senator  Bill Stanley  and S.M.A.R.T. Tour Director  Chris Williams  breaks down the action from the  King of the Modifieds  race! Special guests  Matthew Dillner (FloRacing TV)  and race winner  Matt Hirschman  join the show to recap the event, share behind-the-scenes moments, and discuss what it takes to claim the crown. Don’t miss this exclusive post...

🏁  The S.M.A.R.T. Modified Tour Podcast  🎙️ with Chris Williams, Hermie Sadler, and Bill Stanley brings you all the latest action, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of SMART Modified Tour racing! In this episode, the crew sits down with legendary driver  Burt Myers , his son  Slate Myers , and  South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown  to discuss the highly anticip...