Emerling has set the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on it’s ear this season after gradually growing his open-wheeled strength since returning to full-time competition in 2024. Defending champion and current second-ranked driver Austin Beers is looking for his first Thompson Speedway win and his first win of the NASCAR season. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Thompson Speedway on Wednesday, August 5 for the Thompson 150 presented by FloSports.com. For general Thompson Speedway inquiries, call (860) 923-2280, email [email protected], or visit www.thompsonspeedway.com. You can follow Thompson Speedway on Facebook and Instagram at @ThompsonSpeedway or on Twitter at @ThompsonSpdwy.