Ep. 02 NASCAR Top Touring Series – Whelen Mods and K&N East/West
Ep. 02: NASCAR Top Touring Series – Whelen Mods and K&N East/West
1) Introduction
Things we learned from the first episode. How to get in touch with us via Twitter (@shorttrackrpt)
2) Topics: Touring Series Schedules – Whelen Mods & KN East
- Modifieds
South series was dissolved, NASCAR running a unified tour
19 total races, 17 championship race across 7 states. Kicks off March 18th @ MBSpeedway wraps up Oct 15th @ Thompson.
Two “non-points” events through the year. New Hampshire & Charlotte
More year-end payout w/ combined series. $500k points money at year end. $230k in owner plan
2. K&N East
Each tour will host 14 points paying races at 13 tracks
Kicks off Feb 19 @ New Smyrna during World Series of Asphalt racing and concludes Sept 29 @ Dover
Each series will have twin events on the same day. East: SoBo T100 & West: Irwindale T100
The tour tours will meet again in Iowa (combined points – Gilliland)
3 Next Up:
- Christmas
- New Year
- Williamston Indoor Nationals in Carolina
- Rolex
