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.

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.

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.