Asphalt Modifieds are one of the most technically demanding and visually spectacular classes in short track motorsport. Featuring open-wheel, high-downforce machines with powerful engines and minimal bodywork, Modifieds place an extraordinary premium on car feel, balance, and driver aggression. The class has a rich heritage across the Northeast and Southeast short track scenes, and competing at the front of Modified fields is widely regarded as one of the strongest indicators of raw driving talent in grassroots racing. For Matthew, the Modified program represents his most technically demanding challenge — and the results he has already delivered in the class speak for themselves.