NASCAR is using the 2025 season to celebrate some standout drivers from another prestigious series. It has revealed its list of the 40 greatest modern-era NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers.
This announcement, which NASCAR made while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Modified Tour's modern era (1985-present), took place on Wednesday. A press release named the 40 members of this class while celebrating their achievements.
This list includes some big names, such as Mike Stefanik. The NASCAR Hall of Fame member holds the Tour record for wins (74) and championships (seven). He leads another addition to the greatest drivers list, Doug Coby, who won 35 races and six championships.
Another standout is RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece, who won the 2013 championship after kicking off his Modified career in 2007. Preece has won 26 Tour races, including a 2021 event at Richmond Raceway. He will aim for another win at Richmond as he competes in Thursday's Modified Tour race.
This list also includes Jimmy Spencer and Steve Park, two drivers who won races on the Modified Tour and in the national NASCAR series. It features Tony Hirschman, who won five Tour championships. This is the third-most in Tour history.
Well, at least he’s better at wheeling a Modified than reading lines…
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— NASCAR Regional (@NASCARRegional) August 13, 2025
The 40 Greatest Modern-Era Modified Drivers
- Wayne Anderson
- Eric Goodale
- Woody Pitkat
- Tom Baldwin
- Doug Heveron
- Ryan Preece
- Jimmy Blewett
- Matt Hirschman
- Brian Ross
- John Blewett III
- Tony Hirschman
- Reggie Ruggiero
- Justin Bonsignore
- Chuck Hossfeld
- Bobby Santos III
- Ted Christopher
- Charlie Jarzombek
- Ron Silk
- Doug Coby
- George Kent Jr.
- Timmy Solomito
- Tim Connolly
- Jan Leaty
- Jimmy Spencer
- Patrick Emerling
- Donny Lia
- Mike Stefanik
- Richie Evans
- Jerry Marquis
- Todd Szegedy
- Mike Ewanitsko
- Jon McKennedy
- Jamie Tomaino
- Ed Flemke Jr.
- Mike McLaughlin
- Satch Worley
- Jeff Fuller
- Steve Park
- Rick Fuller
- Rowan Pennink
"It's incredibly important for us to recognize and honor the great drivers who have built the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour into the fan-favorite series that it is today," said Managing Director of NASCAR Regional Joseph Dennewitz.
"These drivers are heroes at their local tracks and have made a name for themselves on a national level. With two NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees on the list, it shows the impact the Tour has had on the sport over the years."