McKennedy, Silk and Williams Chase 2026 Title While Just 12 Points Separate Six Drivers Fighting for a Share of $50,000 Point Fund
SEEKONK, Mass. — A championship to decide, a $50,000 point fund to distribute and thousands of dollars in additional awards on the line. The Monaco Modified Series heads to Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 24, for the USNEPower Haunted Hundred XL, where the 2026 season will reach its dramatic conclusion.
At the center of it all is a three-driver championship battle featuring defending Series Champion Jon McKennedy, Ron Silk and Ronnie Williams. But while the spotlight shines on the title contenders, another compelling battle is unfolding deeper in the standings, where just 12 points separate six drivers fighting to finish inside the top 10 and secure a share of the Series’ historic championship point fund.
With 125 laps remaining in the season, every position will matter — from the championship contenders at the front of the standings to those fighting for the final paying positions.
Three Drivers, One Championship
Defending Series Champion Jon McKennedy enters Saturday’s finale with momentum firmly on his side following consecutive victories at Stafford Motor Speedway and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. His October 10 Thompson win marked his fourth Monaco Modified Series victory of 2026 and extended his championship lead over Ron Silk to 17 points.
Silk, a two-time winner this season, remains firmly in contention and will be looking to close the gap when the Series returns to Seekonk. Ronnie Williams, a consistent presence near the top of the standings all season, remains mathematically in the championship picture as well.
Just 12 Points Separate Six Drivers in Top-10 Battle
While McKennedy, Silk and Williams battle for the championship, the fight to finish inside the top 10 in the final standings promises to be every bit as intense. The Monaco Modified Series will distribute $50,000 among the top 10 championship finishers through its inaugural point fund presented by USNEPower and Union Insurance Group.
Heading into the finale, just 12 points separate six drivers occupying positions eighth through 13th:
| Position | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Austin Beers | 214 |
| 9th | Matt Swanson | 208 |
| 10th | George Bessette Jr. | 205 |
| 11th | Steven Chapman | 204 |
| 12th | Brett Meservey | 203 |
| 13th | Noah Korner | 202 |
Perhaps even more remarkable, just three points separate 10th through 13th, leaving George Bessette Jr., Steven Chapman, Brett Meservey and Noah Korner in a particularly tight battle around the final paying position.
With six drivers fighting for three spots currently inside the money, the slightest change in finishing order could dramatically reshape the final standings. For these competitors, every position gained or lost on the track could mean the difference between collecting a season-ending payday and leaving empty-handed.
The battle will remain unsettled until the checkered flag falls on the final lap of the 2026 season.
$2,000 USNEPower Energizer Zone Bonus Rewards Consistency
Another significant season-ending award is the $2,000 USNEPower Energizer Zone Bonus, a unique program that rewards the driver who demonstrates the greatest consistency throughout the championship campaign.
Unlike the traditional championship standings, the Energizer Zone recognizes the driver who spends the most race weeks inside the top five in points. Heading into the season finale, Jon McKennedy and Ronnie Williams are tied for the lead with eight weeks apiece, followed closely by Kyle Bonsignore with seven and Ron Silk with six.
With one race remaining, the bonus is still undecided. Should two or more drivers finish tied in the number of weeks spent inside the top five, the $2,000 award will go to the driver who finishes highest in the final championship standings.