History

Returning the #98 modified to competition

Shamrock Motorsports is a second-generation racing team that competes on the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) and NASCAR Whelen tours.

The team traces its roots back to the 1960s when founder Justin Hanney's father, Ernie Hanney, would field entries in the #98 modified with famous drivers such as Bill Harman, Eddie Flemke and Richie Evans in the New England area.

After serving in Vietnam and moving to North Carolina in the 1970s, the #98 modified was retired to focus on building a motorsports business that remained as a pillar in the NASCAR community for more than 50 years. Shamrock Motorsports carries on the family racing tradition returning the #98 modified to competition.

Drivers

Third generation driver Landon Huffman

Schedule

Currently in hibernation, returning to the track soon.

Partners

Without our partners, we would not be able to race

Cheerwine
Moon Pie
BOB The Cooler Company
AMSOIL
SK Tools
Worx Environmental Products
Toyota
Robert Yates Racing Engines
PSR Products
The Joie of Seating
SRI Performance
Simpson Race Products
K&N Filters
Buzze Racing
ACME Tools
Grassroots Global
Foothills Brewing
Google Cloud

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you are curious - here are some answers

Shamrock Motorsports runs tour-type modifieds in both the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) and NASCAR Whelen Modified tours. At this time we do not place priority on any series and instead run a "pick and choose" schedule throughout the season.
Yes, one day, but for the foreseeable future we will compete on a part-time basis.
If there is a Whelen or SMART tour race, yes, but not for the regular weekly modified series. Logistically, running at Bowman Gray Stadium for the weekly modified series requires a car that has different rules than the tour modifieds. At this time, it just doesn't make business sense to have a car dedicated to the Stadium when we know we would not run a full schedule there.
Yes. Throughout the year the team will sell used parts as they are no longer used for competition. Send an email to info@shamrockmotorsports.com to express your interest in used parts.
Not at this time, but if you would like to submit your resume, we keep resumes on file for when future positions open. Please send resumes to jobs@shamrockmotorsports.com