Barre, VT & Naples, ME — It was announced Friday morning that NASCAR has increased the purse for the Sunoco World Series 150 by over $15,000 through the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour field in the annual autumn classic! Along with the previously announced FloRacing Connecticut Challenge for new and returning competitors in all three NWMT events at Thompson Speedway this summer, the Sunoco World Series 150 has become one of the highest paying Modified shows of the year!

It was announced just after the start of the new year that FloRacing had established a $25,000 point fund in the newfound Connecticut Challenge, specifically for new teams or those returning after three or more years away from the traveling NASCAR tour. The FloRacing Connecticut Challenge is comprised of the three NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events at Thompson Speedway with October’s Sunoco World Series the final event in the three-race series.

Matt Swanson in the Gary Casella-owned #25 currently leads the FloRacing Connecticut Challenge ahead of Jake Johnson and Max Zachem. The FloRacing Connecticut Challenge Champion will earn at least $7,500 while runner-up takes $5,000 and third overall will pocket $2,500 with the top ten eligible drivers earning at least $1,000 courtesy of FloRacing.

Along with the challenge comes a $15,000 increase from NASCAR to the Sunoco World Series 150 purse with an updated $131,053 in Posted Awards. The winner’s share is now set at $16,000 with a guaranteed $2,000 to start in the thirty-car field. Additional awards presented by Hoosier Race Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Josten's and multiple other manufacturers are also up for grabs.

Thompson Speedway is back for the 63rd Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing! The three-day festival of stock car racing begins in earnest on Friday, October 10 followed by the 75th annual Race of Champions 150 headlining the Saturday, October 11 showcase and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour World Series 150 on Sunday, October 12. Five Thompson Speedway divisions will crown their 2025 champions with special visits by the New England Supermodified Series (NESS), NEMA Lites, Pro-4 Modifieds, Pro Truck Challenge Series and the R&R Street Stock Open Series joining three days of Tour-type Modified racing! Schedules and pricing for the three day extravaganza are being built and will be released soon.

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Over $15,000 Added to Sunoco World Series 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

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