MODIFIED MINUTE

Jack Arute

Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

  1. 1 day ago

    🏁 The Modified Minute - Episode 18 — Three Guests. Three Perspectives. One Passion: Modified Racing! 🏁

    In this week's episode we go behind the scenes and inside the cockpits with Anthony Flannery, Dale “Super Dale” Hedquist, and two-time Whelen Modified Tour Champion Ron Silk! 🔥 SK Soundings — Anthony Flannery Anthony Flannery has been steering Modifieds since 2019 and has already built an impressive resume. In 2024, he captured the Waterford Speedbowl Track Championship, and now he’s chasing championship number two at the Shoreline Oval. Earlier this season, Flannery made a dramatic last-lap pass on Keith Rocco to score his eighth career SK Modified feature win. What makes Anthony one of the drivers to watch at Waterford? We find out in this week’s SK Soundings. 🔧 Crew Call — Dale “Super Dale” Hedquist They call him Super Dale, and for good reason. Dale Hedquist is one of the most respected wrenches in Modified racing. He was part of Jonathan McKennedy’s 2022 Whelen Modified Tour Championship run, and today he’s turning the wrenches on the USNE Power Energizer #1 of Patrick Emerling. What does it really take to build and set up a winning Modified? Dale Hedquist gives us the crew chief’s perspective in this week’s Crew Call. 🏆 Racer Spotlight — Ron Silk For nearly 25 years, Ron Silk has been one of the sport’s most consistent winners. A two-time Whelen Modified Tour Champion, Silk has won just about everywhere he’s raced — and he’s still adding to the resume. Just this past weekend, Ron took top honors at Monadnock Speedway in the Open Modified Dash for Cash. From go-karts to ground-pounders, Ron Silk just keeps finding his way to Victory Lane. We’ll talk about his career, his success, and what keeps him coming back for more in this week’s Racer Spotlight. 🔥 Three Guests. Three Different Perspectives. One Passion — Modified Racing. If you love Whelen Modifieds, SK Modifieds, Open Modifieds, short track racing, and the people who make Modified racing happen, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment — Tell us who you’d like to see on a future episode! 🔔 Subscribe to The Modified Minute and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📲 Share this episode with your fellow Modified fans and help us grow the channel! Every subscriber, like, comment, and share helps The Modified Minute bring you more drivers, more crew members, more stories, and more of the racing you love. The Modified Minute — Keeping the Modified racing community connected, one episode at a time. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #WhelenModifiedTour #SKModifieds #WaterfordSpeedbowl #RonSilk #AnthonyFlannery #DaleHedquist #PatrickEmerling #MonadnockSpeedway #ShortTrackRacing #NASCARModified #Modifieds

    🏁 The Modified Minute - Episode 18 — Three Guests. Three Perspectives. One Passion: Modified Racing! 🏁

  2. 27 Jul

    THE MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 17- HEY TONY KANAAN YOUR SK RIDE IS WAITING

    The greatest stories in Modified racing are back! Welcome to another edition of The Modified Minute, where every week we celebrate the greatest form of short-track racing on the planet—Modified Racing. Host Jack Arute takes you through another action-packed episode featuring one of the biggest racing weekends of the summer, unforgettable personalities, and the traditions that make Modified racing unlike anything else. 🏁 THIS WEEK ON THE SHOW 🎙️ Crew Call – Dan Avery Dan Avery's passion for Modified racing began as a youngster watching the legendary quarter-mile at Riverside Park Speedway. More than four decades later, Dan and Horsepower Hill Farms have become one of the sport's most respected names. He shares stories from a lifetime in Modified racing—and discusses the possibility of an IndyCar legend making a surprise appearance behind the wheel of one of Avery's SK Modifieds. 🌭 Hot Dog of the Week – Shawn Waddell Some heroes never appear on the scoring monitor. Veteran spotter Shawn Waddell earns this week's honor after once again proving why he's one of the very best, helping Troy Talman expertly navigate traffic to capture back-to-back Stafford Speedway victories, including the prestigious CBYD Senator's Cup. ⭐ Racer Spotlight – Woody Pitkat One of New England's most accomplished Modified racers joins us for this week's Racer Spotlight. With more than 100 career victories and a Spring Sizzler championship on his résumé, Woody Pitkat reflects on an incredible racing career and explains why watching his son, Bryce, race has become even more rewarding than competing himself. 👑 SK Soundings – A New King Is Crowned The annual King of the Crates event produced a new ruler of the SK Light division as Robert Bloxom III claimed the crown with a dominant performance. The robe, the crown, the scepter—and the bragging rights—now belong to the newest King of the Crates. Plus, we'll recap one of the biggest race weekends of the summer and bring you the latest news from the world of Modified racing. If you love Stafford Speedway, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, SK Modifieds, SK Lights, SMART Modified Tour, Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series, and grassroots short-track racing, you've come to the right place. 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment and tell us your favorite moment from the weekend. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Modified Minute. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #StaffordSpeedway #NASCARModified #WhelenModifiedTour #SKModified #SKLights #WoodyPitkat #DanAvery #RobertBloxomIII #ShawnWaddell #ShortTrackRacing #GrassrootsRacing #Motorsports

    THE MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 17- HEY TONY KANAAN YOUR SK RIDE IS WAITING

  3. 20 Jul

    MODIFIED MINUTE | EPISODE 16 | CHECK UP! – STAY LOW!

    Episode 16 of The Modified Minute takes you behind the scenes of what it takes to compete at the highest level of Modified racing. 🏁 CREW CALL: A great setup gets you in the game—but the ability to anticipate changing track conditions is what wins races. This week, we sit down with one of the sport's top crew chiefs, J.J. Vece, to discuss reading the racetrack, making the right adjustments, and staying one step ahead of the competition. 🏁 SK SOUNDINGS: It has been a challenging 2026 season for Matt Vassar. After reuniting with John Hummel and the iconic Hummel Hot Dogs No. 11, Vassar suffered a broken arm and wrist in a frightening incident during the Casella Waste 80 at Stafford Speedway on June 5. Following surgery and weeks of recovery while Andrew Molleur filled in behind the wheel, Matt is ready to make his return. Hear his story of perseverance and determination. 🏁 RACER SPOTLIGHT: Spotters have become one of the most valuable assets in Modified racing. They provide the information that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This week's Racer Spotlight features one of the best in the business—Shawn Waddell—as he shares what it takes to guide drivers to the front. If you love NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Stafford Speedway, SK Modifieds, the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series, and everything Modified racing, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 👍 LIKE the video 💬 COMMENT with your thoughts 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes of The Modified Minute every week. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #NASCARWhelenModifiedTour #StaffordSpeedway #SKModified #JJVece #MattVassar #ShawnWaddell #ShortTrackRacing #CrewChief #Spotter #Modifieds #RacingPodcast

    MODIFIED MINUTE | EPISODE 16 | CHECK UP! – STAY LOW!

  4. 10 Jul

    The Modified Minute | Episode 15 | “ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE”

    Kenny Barry • Dylan Izzo • Chase Dowling Three great stories. Three unique perspectives. One action-packed episode of Modified Minute. This week, we welcome Kenny Barry, Dylan Izzo, and Chase Dowling for an in-depth look at life in the world of Modified racing. 🏁 Kenny Barry discusses his family's racing heritage, following in the footsteps of his father as a second-generation racer and chassis builder. He also talks about mentoring his son, Tyler, as he develops his own career in Stafford Speedway's highly competitive SK Light division. 🏁 Dylan Izzo recounts the terrifying Lap 1 crash at Stafford Speedway that left his Modified upside down. Hear Dylan describe the moments leading up to the accident, what happened from inside the race car, and his determination to get back on the track. 🏁 Chase Dowling, a rising talent on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, shares the story of his racing career, his approach behind the wheel, his goals for the future, and the special person who has supported him every step of the way. Whether you're a longtime Modified racing fan or just discovering the sport, this episode is packed with stories, insight, and passion from three competitors who live and breathe short-track racing. Subscribe to Modified Minute for weekly interviews and coverage featuring the biggest names in Modified racing. 👍 Like this video 💬 Leave a comment with your favorite interview or moment. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Follow Modified Minute • Facebook • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • iHeartRadio #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #StaffordSpeedway #StaffordMotorSpeedway #SKModified #SKLights #NASCARWhelenModifiedTour #WhelenModifiedTour #ShortTrackRacing #ShortTrack #RaceDay #KennyBarry #DylanIzzo #ChaseDowling #Modifieds #RacingPodcast #OvalRacing #NASCAR

  5. 29 Jun

    MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 14: FAMILY RACING LEGACIES

    This week on Modified Minute, we're celebrating the families who have helped shape Northeast short-track racing for generations. 🏁 TROY TALMAN joins us to discuss a family racing history that dates all the way back to the 1950s at Westboro Speedway. Troy shares stories of his family's deep roots in the sport and reflects on his own career behind the wheel of an SK Modified. 🏁 MATT SWANSON has built one of the most diverse racing résumés in Northeast motorsports. From Midgets and Super Late Models to Supermodifieds and Modifieds, Matt has competed—and won—in just about everything. He looks back on the journey that has made him one of the region's most versatile drivers. 🏁 TOM BOLLES is celebrating an incredible 50 years at Stafford Speedway. A successful driver turned respected race car builder, Tom discusses his half-century in the sport and the pride he takes in helping the next generation, including SK Light rookie Conner Christmas and SK Modified veteran Dylan Izzo. If you love the history, tradition, and family connections that make Modified racing special, you won't want to miss this episode. 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment and tell us about your family's racing legacy. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Modified Minute. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #StaffordSpeedway #SKModified #NortheastRacing #ShortTrackRacing #MattSwanson #TomBolles #TroyTalman #FamilyRacingLegacies

    MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 14: FAMILY RACING LEGACIES

  6. 24 Jun

    EPISODE 13 – MY COUSIN VINNY

    Your Modified journey starts right here on this week's edition of The Modified Minute Podcast! This week, you'll hear from a young driver who etched his name into the history books by becoming the 102nd different driver to win an SK Modified feature at the Waterford Speedbowl — Nicholas Hovey. Nicholas joins the show to discuss his racing career, his breakthrough victory, and what lies ahead as he continues to climb the Modified racing ladder. Also stopping by is Cory DiMatteo, who explains why he has scaled back his own driving schedule this season. Cory shares how his focus has shifted toward helping his cousin, Vinny Rappoccio, as crew chief in their pursuit of success at the Waterford Speedbowl. Plus, you'll meet one of the most inspirational competitors in Modified racing, Bryan Narducci. Bryan opens up about the challenges of competing with cerebral palsy and why he refuses to let anything stand in the way of achieving his racing dreams. His determination and passion for the sport are truly remarkable. Three great stories. Three passionate racers. One destination for everything Modified racing. 🏁 Subscribe, like, and share to help us grow the Modified racing community. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #SKModified #WaterfordSpeedbowl #NicholasHovey #CoryDiMatteo #VinnyRappoccio #BryanNarducci #WhelenModifiedTour #ShortTrackRacing #RacingPodcast

    EPISODE 13 – MY COUSIN VINNY

  7. 19 Jun

    EPISODE 12 - I BELIEVE I MAY HAVE JUST SHIT MYSELF

    Episode 12 is packed with great conversation and insight from three competitors making their mark in Modified racing. This week, Eddie Flemke, Jr. joins the show to reflect on his outstanding racing career and discuss his current role with John Hummel's iconic No. 11 Modified. Eddie shares memories, lessons learned, and his thoughts on the state of Modified racing today. You'll also meet one of the sport's rising young talents, Riley O'Keefe. After making the jump from Legends Cars to the ground-pounding SK Modifieds, Riley explains how he landed the opportunity and why he believes Modifieds are actually easier to drive than Legends Cars. Plus, Alexander Pearl stops by to discuss his racing journey through the local ranks and the path that led him to his current ride in the SK Modified division. Alexander shares the experiences and challenges that have helped shape his racing career. All that and more is coming your way this week on Modified Minute! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help us continue bringing you the best coverage of Modified racing. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #SKModifieds #EddieFlemkeJr #RileyOKeefe #AlexanderPearl #WaterfordSpeedbowl #StaffordSpeedway #NASCARModifieds #ShortTrackRacing

  8. 12 Jun

    MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 11-"IT'S AN ITALIAN THING"

    This week, Episode 11 brings together a unique mix of rising stars, seasoned veterans, and racers taking on exciting new challenges in the world of Modified racing. 🔹 Vinny Rappoccio joins the show after an impressive start to his rookie season in the SK Lights division at the Waterford Speedbowl. The young racer has already turned heads with runner-up finishes in both events contested this season and discusses his early success, racing background, and goals for the future. 🔹 Andrew Molleur has been chasing the racing dream since he was 13 years old, and in 2026 he's taking the biggest step of his career—moving up to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Andrew shares what the opportunity means to him, how growing up around Modified racing influenced his journey, and why competing at Modified racing's highest level has been a lifelong ambition. 🔹 John Rufrano stops by to tell the story of how he became involved in Modified racing. It all started when a teenage racer named Keith Rocco walked into his auto repair shop seeking sponsorship to launch his racing career. Rufrano reflects on that pivotal moment and the successful partnership that followed. Whether you're a fan of up-and-coming talent, established Modified racing personalities, or the stories that connect generations of racers, Episode 11 delivers plenty of insight and entertainment. 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more conversations from the heart of Modified Racing. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #NASCARModifiedTour #SKLights #WaterfordSpeedbowl #AndrewMolleur #VinnyRappoccio #JohnRufrano #KeithRocco #WhelenModifiedTour #ShortTrackRacing #RacingPodcast #Modifieds #GrassrootsRacing #RaceTalk

    MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 11-"IT'S AN ITALIAN THING"
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Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

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  • Creator
    Jack Arute
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
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