HUMBOLDT, Kan. -- The eyes and ears of the dirt Modified world will be focused on the Humboldt Speedway for the next 100 hours as the historic bullring in Humboldt, Kan., hosts the long-awaited inaugural King of America Modified Nationals this Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 19-22.

More than 100 of the most talented dirt demons are expected to descend on the 3/8-mile clay oval this week for the one-of-a-kind blockbuster event that pays $15,000 to win and a minimum of $1,500 to start Saturday’s 75-lap championship main event – the richest dirt track race in the history of the Sunshine State.

The program will be similar to the World Modified Dirt Track Championship that was held at the end of July at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., with a few different twists and format changes from the successful show that drew more than 150 entries.

Drivers register to qualify on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but may also purchase a “mulligan” that allows them to attempt to qualify a second day if they aren’t satisfied with their result on their first day. Mulligans are an additional $100, must be purchased at the time of entry and are non-refundable.

Group time trials will be staged each of the first three days, followed by heat races and main events with drivers earning points for their performances in each. The top-6 points earners each day will earn one of 18 guaranteed starting spots in Saturday’s championship race, with the highest overall points earner during the three days of qualifying garnering the pole for the big dance.

Saturday’s program will feature an “alphabet soup” of main events that will culminate with a 30-car starting field for the championship race that will feature a three-wide start. Even if a driver has some tough luck during qualifying, he or she still has the chance to climb the ladder of main events on Saturday to earn a spot in the finale.

The driver that advances the most positions throughout Saturday’s main events will earn an extra $500.

Nearly $80,000 has been earmarked for Saturday’s “A” Main alone, with a total purse of more than $130,000 posted for the four-day extravaganza.

SATURDAY’S PAYOFF: “A” MAIN – 1. $15,000, 2. $8000, 3. $5000, 4. $4000, 5. $3000, 6. $2500, 7. $2200, 8. $2000, 9. $1800, 10. $1700, 11. $1675, 12. $1650, 13. $1625, 14. $1600, 15. $1575, 16. $1550, 17. $1540, 18. $1530, 19. $1520, 20. $1510, 21-30. $1500; “B” MAIN – 1-12. Transfer, 13. $1000, 14. $800, 15. $750, 16- 28. $700; “C” MAIN – 1-10. Transfer, 11. $675, 12. $650, 13. $625, 14-24. $600; “D” MAIN – 1-6. Transfer, 7. $575, 8. $550, 9. $525, 10. $500-24. $500; “E” MAIN – 1-6. Transfer, 7. $475, 8-24. $450; “F” MAIN – 1-6. Transfer, 7. $425, 8-24. $400; “G” MAIN – 1-6. Transfer, 7. $375, 8-24. $350; “H” MAIN – 1-6. Transfer, 7. $325, 8-24. $300.

PRE-ENTERED DRIVERS: Cody Agler, John Allen, Chase Allen, Josh Angst, Wes Armstrong, Nick Baalman, Shad Badder, Robert Baker, Terry Beckham II, Rick Beebe, Bobby Bills, Jim Body, Brian Bolin, Johnny Bone Jr., Dustin Boney, David Brock, Mickey Burrell, Shane Campbell, Brian Clark, Brian Craighead, Don Crnkovich, Dan Daniels, Scott Daniels, Lucas Dobbs, Mark Dotson, Corey Dripps, Joe Duvall, Johnny Fennewald, Jerald Folk, Justin Folk, Jess Folk Jr., Brian Franz, Marcus Frisch, Pat Graham, William Gould, Brian Green, Jeremy Green, Josh Griggs, Ryan Gustin, Al Hejna, Randy Heston, Jason Hughes, Marc Hurd, Chase Junghans, Grant Junghans, David Karst, Mitch Keeter, Shane Killingsworth, Shawn Langhover, Chad Mallett, Nathan Mayes, Brian McGowen, Tanner Mullens, Tim North Jr., Jeremy Payne, Mike Petersilie, Terry Phillips, Paden Phillips, Dan Powers, Dereck Ramirez, Justin Rexwinkle, Bryan Rowland, Ryan Ruter, Rodney Sanders, Lucas Schott, Terry Schultz, Jon Schwab, Johnny Scott, Shannon Scott, Stormy Scott, Tim Setzer, Kelly Shryock, Chris Spieker, Kenny Sweet, Jon Tesch, Randy Timms, Zack VanderBeek, Steve Whiteaker Jr., Jessy Willard, Danny Womack.

TICKETS: General admission grandstand tickets are $20 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and $25 on Saturday; Kids tickets are $10 each night. Pit passes are $35 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and $40 on Saturday.

ACTIVITIES: BASS PRO SHOPS FISHING DERBY – Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Humboldt Quarry. Winner receives a $100 gift certificate, second $50 and third $25 for the biggest fish. Bring poles and bait. Entry fee is $10. Sign up at main concession by 10:00 a.m.; HORSESHOE CHALLENGE – Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m. just southwest of the barn. Winner gets $200, second $100 and a $25 bonus for the most ringers. Entry fee is $20 per team. Sign up at main concession stand by 12 noon.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. each day at the main concession stand.

ENTERTAINMENT: Thursday night karaoke will be happening on the south side of the track, and on Friday night the Rusty Knight Band will be performing on the south side of the track under the tent.

TIMES AND ORDER OF EVENTS: Wednesday-Friday — Group Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Main Qualifiers and "A" Main Qualifier. Pit gates open at 3:00, grandstands open at 4:00 and time trials begin at 7:00; Saturday — Last Chance "Alphabet Soup" Mains and $15,000-to-win, $1,500-to-start "A" Main Championship. Pit gates open at 2:00, grandstands open at 3:00 and racing starts at 6:00.

DIRECTIONS: The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information call 620-431-2470 (office) or 620-473-3694 (track) or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com. For those using a Garmin or other navigation device, enter the following address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. That will get you to the front door.

RULES & PROCEDURES: This event is sanctioned by the United States Modified Touring Series. No points will be awarded for this event and no license is required. Tires allowed are the American Racer KK704 or IMCA-stamped Hoosier G60. All other USMTS rules apply.

B-Mods will also be a part of the event, racing for a stout purse too. Each day will be a complete and separate show with $300, $400, $500 and $1,000 to win on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Any B-Mod driver racing three or four nights will not have any entry fee – only pit passes – and may purchase a four-day pit pass for $125 (a savings of $20). Drivers only wanting to race the last two nights or Saturday night only will be charged a $75 entry fee.

Humboldt Speedway’s B-Mod rules will be used, and are very similar to USRA B-Mod rules (must run solid pull bar, for instance). Drivers with rules questions are asked to call the track’s tech director Carl Flowers at 785-640-6104 or check out http://www.humboldtspeedway.com/Emods-Rules.html online.

The inaugural King of America Modified Nationals is made possible by several great sponsors including Allen’s Automotive, Casey’s General Stores, River’s Edge Scrap Management, Schwab’s Tinker Shop and Swan Energy.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also follow the USMTS on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Swan Energy.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits, Cheetos, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, SLAP Energy, Snickers.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Day Motor Sports, Dirthead.com, DirtKnights.com, DrySlik Dirt Trak Racewear, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Karl Performance Parts, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, Sybesma Graphics, Yeager Machine.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, COMP Cams, CPD Racing Tools, Eibach Springs, Erson Cams, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis Shocks, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, ISKY Racing Cams, The Joie of Seating, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products, PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, RHS – Racing Head Service, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, WIX Filters.