MODIFIED MINUTE

Modified Minute - 100% devoted to the Modified Racing World

MODIFIED MINUTE is a sports podcast hosted by Jack Arute, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jack Arute hosts MODIFIED MINUTE, a sports show with 24 episodes published.

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  MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 24  ALMOST 90 OFF TRACK – OVER 90 ON TRACK!

  Sep 15, 20261h 6m

  There’s a sense of urgency coursing through Modified Racing as track championships and series titles hang in the balance, with just a handful of events remaining on the schedule. This week, Modified Minute brings you three great stories from the world of Modified Racing — featuring a driver back in Victory Lane, the man behind some of the most valuable in-car video in racing, and a Modified legend who decided it was time to get back behind the wheel at age 89! ANDREW MOLLEUR Andrew Molleur returns to Modified Minute after piloting the Hummel Hot Dog No. 11 SK Modified to its first victory in more than a year — and his first win in more than two years. Andrew reflects on his September 11 victory, talks about driving for John Hummel and Ed Flemke, and explains why his driving style has taken on a more aggressive approach as his career has evolved. THOMAS CAPUANO – FENCELINE FILMS You may not know Thomas Capuano — but chances are, your favorite Modified team does! Fenceline Films has become an important tool for Modified teams and drivers looking to analyze and improve their on-track performance. Thomas is celebrating 10 years of providing in-car camera footage and joins us to explain why he started the business, how in-car video has evolved, and what’s ahead for Fenceline Films. BOB POLVERARI – “THE PROFESSOR” Bob Polverari's Hall of Fame Modified career spans more than 70 years. A five-time Riverside Park champion, winner of four Riverside 500s, and the 1981 Stafford Spring Sizzler champion, Polverari retired from racing more than 25 years ago. But the itch never completely went away. At 89 years old, “The Professor” climbed back behind the wheel last Friday night, taking the seat of Herb Carlon’s No. 711 University of Florida Street Stock. We catch up with Bob after his return to competition and talk about his remarkable career — and the most important reason why he raced in the first place. ️ MODIFIED MINUTE – WHERE THE VOICES OF MODIFIED RACING COME TOGETHER! Watch, listen and subscribe to Modified Minute on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and wherever you get your podcasts. #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #SKModified #AndrewMolleur #HummelHotDog #ThomasCapuano #FencelineFilms #BobPolverari #StaffordSpeedway #RiversidePark #Modifieds #ShortTrackRacing #NASCARModified #Racing

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  THE MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 23: “TWICE IS NICE!”

  Sep 8, 20261h 8m

  THIS WEEK ON THE MODIFIED MINUTE, WE’VE GOT THREE GREAT STORIES FROM THREE DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE MODIFIED RACING WORLD — AND THREE GUESTS WHO SHARE ONE THING IN COMMON: A PASSION FOR MODIFIED RACING! ANTHONY BELLO – DRIVER SPOTLIGHT ANTHONY BELLO HAS BEEN WORKING HIS WAY UP THE RACING LADDER SINCE HE WAS A KID — AND HE HASN’T JUST BEEN ALONG FOR THE RIDE. HE’S BEEN PROVING HIMSELF EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. FROM A THOMPSON SK LIGHT MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP, TO MODIFIED RACING SERIES ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, TO A STAFFORD SK MODIFIED FEATURE WIN, ANTHONY CONTINUES TO CHALLENGE HIMSELF AS HE SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE UPPER LEVELS OF NASCAR. SCOTT JUNOD – CREW CALL SPOTLIGHT SCOTT JUNOD, DIRECTOR OF RACING FOR AMERICAN RACER TIRES, HAS SPENT YEARS WORKING WITH RACERS, TEAMS, TRACKS AND SANCTIONING BODIES. THIS YEAR, AMERICAN RACER TOOK ON A HUGE CHALLENGE — BECOMING THE TIRE SUPPLIER FOR NASCAR’S WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR. AS AMERICAN RACER WRAPS UP ITS FIRST SEASON WITH THE TOUR, SCOTT JOINS US TO TALK ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE — THE CHALLENGES, THE LESSONS LEARNED, AND WHAT IT TAKES TO PROVIDE TIRES FOR SOME OF THE BEST MODIFIED TEAMS AND DRIVERS IN THE COUNTRY. AUSTIN BEERS – RACER SPOTLIGHT WHEN BOTH YOUR GRANDFATHER AND YOUR FATHER ARE RACING LEGENDS, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT YOU MIGHT FOLLOW THEM INTO THE SPORT. THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED WITH NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA’S AUSTIN BEERS. STARTING RACING AT THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 10, AUSTIN QUICKLY MADE HIS MARK IN THE MODIFIED WORLD. THEN, AT JUST 22 YEARS OLD, HE BECAME THE YOUNGEST CHAMPION IN NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR HISTORY. NOW, HE’S CHASING A SECOND TOUR TITLE — AND HE JOINS US TO TALK ABOUT HIS CAREER, HIS FAMILY’S RACING LEGACY, AND THE CHALLENGE OF DEFENDING HIS CHAMPIONSHIP. ️ THREE GREAT GUESTS. THREE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. ONE PASSION — MODIFIED RACING! WATCH THE MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 23: “TWICE IS NICE!” LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE #ModifiedMinute #Episode23 #TwiceIsNice #ModifiedRacing #WhelenModifiedTour #AustinBeers #AnthonyBello #ScottJunod #AmericanRacerTires #NASCAR #Modifieds #ShortTrackRacing #RacingPodcast

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  MODIFIED MINUTE – EPISODE 22: “IS THIS A DREAM?”

  Sep 4, 20261h 11m

  THREE STORIES. THREE JOURNEYS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EPISODE. What does it mean to carry on a family legacy? What happens when a driver and his crew chief are literally father and son? And what does it feel like when a career-long dream finally comes true? THIS WEEK… WE FIND OUT! THE LEGACY CONTINUES… The Barry name has been synonymous with Modified racing for generations. Hall of Famer Art Barry built championship-winning cars for some of the biggest names in the sport. His son Ken carried that tradition forward. And now… the torch has been passed to Tyler Barry. A legendary name. A family tradition. A new generation. MEET TYLER BARRY! CREW CALL: THE DRIVER WHO CALLS THE SHOTS Stephen Kopcik has earned a reputation as a master of the setup. But there’s something different about the way this team operates. Even when he’s behind the wheel, Stephen is still making the calls. And in the pits? His dad Nick Kopcik is there to turn those ideas into reality. Driver. Crew chief. Father. Son. ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. We go inside this unique relationship in this week’s CREW CALL! RACER SPOTLIGHT: THE DREAM FINALLY COMES TRUE Tiger Sprints. Legend Cars. SK Lights. SK Modifieds. Open Modifieds. The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series. And NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour. For Teddy Hodgdon IV, the journey has always been about one thing… WINNING AT STAFFORD SPEEDWAY. But Friday night, everything changed. The years of racing. The heartbreak. The close calls. The hard work. It all came together at Stafford Speedway. Teddy Hodgdon IV captured his FIRST CAREER WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR VICTORY in the GAF Riverhead Building Supply 150. The dream became reality. And for one unforgettable night… IS THIS A DREAM? ️ THE MODIFIED MINUTE Hosted by JACK ARUTE Three incredible stories. Three very different journeys. One episode you won’t want to miss. ▶️ WATCH EPISODE 22 NOW! LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #WhelenModifiedTour #TeddyHodgdon #TylerBarry #StephenKopcik #NickKopcik #StaffordSpeedway #RiverheadRaceway #NASCAR #Modifieds

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  THE MODIFIED MINUTE — EPISODE 21: “CHIP OFF THE OLE ROC”

  Aug 25, 20261h 2m

  This week on The Modified Minute, we’ve got a jam-packed episode featuring three great stories from the world of Modified racing! BILL LONG — Bill has spent his life in the automotive industry while maintaining Modified racing as a lifelong passion. He joins us to talk about his new role with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series and what he hopes to bring to the series. CHRIS MATTHEWS — Chris won the first-ever Stafford SK Light Modified race nearly 20 years ago — and he’s still going strong! Chris shares what continues to drive him to compete, win and chase the next checkered flag. KEITH ROCCO & KJ ROCCO — A father-and-son racing story! Keith Rocco has found his winning stride, while his son KJ Rocco is making his own mark by doing the same in Legends Cars at Waterford Speedbowl. We’ll catch up with both of them and talk about the next generation of the Rocco racing family. ️ Three generations of racing passion, experience and winning — all in one episode! THE MODIFIED MINUTE — EPISODE 21: “CHIP OFF THE OLE ROC” Subscribe, like and share The Modified Minute on YouTube and follow us on Facebook for all things Modified racing! #TheModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #Episode21 #ChipOffTheOleRoc #WhelenModifiedTour #StaffordSpeedway #SKModified #SKLights #WaterfordSpeedbowl #KeithRocco #KJRocco #ChrisMatthews #BillLong #TriTrack

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  EPISODE 20 - PERSEVERANCE: WHEN GIVING UP IS NOT AN OPTION

  Aug 16, 202646 min

  This week on The Modified Minute, we look at three incredible stories of perseverance—and how refusing to quit can lead to success. Sami Anderson fought through a devastating highway accident that left her unable to walk, determined to return to her SK Light Modified and continue her family’s racing legacy. Ed Puleo spent countless late nights searching for the edge that would help his son JP become a winner—and together, their family effort paid off. Geoff Bodine turned a record-setting 55 NASCAR Modified wins in 1978 into motivation when his Daytona 500 dream seemed out of reach. He never quit—and eventually won the Daytona 500 and became a NASCAR Cup star. Three stories. One powerful message: NEVER GIVE UP. Watch this week’s episode of The Modified Minute! #ModifiedMinute #ModifiedRacing #NASCARModified #SKModified #SKLightModified #SamiAnderson #EdPuleo #JPPuleo #GeoffBodine #NASCAR #Racing #ShortTrackRacing #DirtToDaytona #NeverGiveUp #Perseverance #RacingFamily #Motorsports #NewEnglandRacing

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