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MODIFIED MINUTE

Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

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    EPISODE 6

    They’re calling it the most dramatic finish in the 54 runnings of the NAPA Spring Sizzler—and in Episode 6, Modified Minute goes straight to the center of the storm, talking with the drivers and team owner who lived every second of it.Todd Owen returns to Victory Lane in style, snapping a rare shutout season to capture the 40-lap SK Modified Sizzler feature. In this episode, Owen reflects on a 22+ year career behind the wheel—how it all began, what’s kept him going, and why “paying it forward” to the next generation of racers matters more now than ever.Car owner Adam Skowyra breaks down a race strategy that nearly unraveled when a late red flag for oil tightened the field and raised the stakes. He shares the pride in competing—and winning—against powerhouse teams with full-time crews, while his own operation is fueled by passion and a dedicated group of volunteers.And 2026 NAPA Spring Sizzler winner Ronnie Williams walks us through the heart-pounding final laps that sealed the victory. For Williams, this one hits deeper—going from attending the Sizzler as a kid with his grandfather to standing in Victory Lane as its champion.High drama. Personal stories. Pure Modified racing.

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    EPISODE 5

    This week, Jack visits with NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour Director, Gary Putnam. The former modified owner/driver shares his assessment of the “Tour” and some of the reasons for its resurgence.SK Modified driver, Mikey Flynn. Flynn came up the racing ladder in an unconventional manner and he shares his journey as well as what he calls his most terrible night in racing.Michael O’Sullivan comes from a racing family. O’Sully drops by and shares his journey in the modified world as well as memories of his good friend Teddy Christopher.

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    EPISODE 4

    In Episode 4 of the Modified Minute, Michael Christopher, Sr. drops in and reflects upon his driving career and his time turning the wrenches for his son, Michael, Jr. Junior visits and shares his experience as part of the “RAM Race For The Seat” reality TV show as well as his forays into NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series. He also explains why he will always be an SK Modified guy. And, Patrick Emerling, driver of the USNE number 1 shares his thoughts on the Whelen Modified Tour and who he feels made him a better driver. 

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    EPISODE 3

    In Episode 3 of the “Modified Minute” you’ll hear Jonathan Puleo share a conversation he had with his father moments before he won the 2026 SK Modified Championship. Tyler Rypkema shares what really happened and why FloRacing TV failed to interview him in Martinsville despite his podium finish. Tommy Baldwin shares memories of his father along with his current role at Rick Ware Racing and fielding TBR Modified cars on the racing circuit. “Hot Dog of the Week” covers a driver’s “on the job training”. And, we relive Michael Christopher, Jr.’s winning run in the TC 13 from inside his car.

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    EPISODE 2

    Phil Moran makes the “Crew Call” and shares his thoughts about his 5 decades twisting the wrenches.In SK Soundings you will hear from Meg Fuller who captured Stafford Speedway’s 2026 SK Light Title and she shares her thoughts on women in racing.The winner of round two of the Whelen Modified Tour stop at Martinsville, Stephen Kopcik joins the show and shares his recipe for success and how he earned a Grandfather Clock. All that and our "Hot Dog of the Week", “Either – Or”, as well as a recap of this season's early modified action.

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    EPISODE 1

    In this premiere episode, we check in on Ronnie Williams, who was crowned this year’s New Smyrna World Series Modified Champion. Dale Hedquist weighs in and we learn the back story to Patrick Emerling’s "roughing up" of Ronnie Williams in New Smyrna. And, Keith Rocco visits and explains why he gets more pleasure from seeing his customers win than when he wins in the SK Modifieds.All that and our "Hot Dog of the Week", "Either - Or", as well as a recap of this season's early modified action.

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Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

HOSTED BY

Jack Arute

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Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

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