byThe NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour visits New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the running of the Mohegan Sun 100 on Aug. 22. But 2026 has been hardly a typical year for the Whelen Modified Tour. On December 24, 2025 it was announced that American Racer would replace Hoosier as the exclusive tire provider for the Whelen Modified Tour. One team owner described going to Whelen Modified Tour events as “playing the lottery” when it comes to tire issues in 2026. The Whelen Modified Tour tire issues in 2026 have been a public relations and operations nightmare for NASCAR.