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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2005) – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour begins its 2006 season with the traditional “Icebreaker” event, set for April 9 at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway. According to a schedule preview unveiled today, a 14-race schedule will take the Tour to many of its favorite venues across the Northeast. A major highlight on the calendar is a return to Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on Labor Day weekend. In 2005, the Whelen Modified Tour became the first division to race at night, under the lights, at the historic .526-mile oval. Additional schedule details may be announced or updated at a later date.

2006 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule (tentative)

Sun., April 9 Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway

Sun., April 30 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn.

Fri., May 26 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn.

Thurs., June 29 Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway

Fri., July 14 New Hampshire International Speedway, Loudon, N.H.

Sat., July 22 Waterford (Conn.) Speedbowl

Sat., Aug. 5 Riverhead (N.Y.) Raceway

Fri., Aug. 11 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn.

Thurs., Aug. 17 Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway

Sat., Sept. 2 Martinsville (Va.) Speedway

Sun., Sept. 10 Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway

Fri., Sept. 15 New Hampshire International Speedway

Sun., Oct. 1 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn.

Sun., Oct. 15 Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway

SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

2005 WMT Season Coverage THE END