WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (February 18, 2026)—44 Events Across 10 States Highlight Crown Jewels, Inaugural Events, and Record Payouts

The United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) has officially announced its complete 2026 national schedule, featuring 44 events across 10 states. The schedule includes multiple crown jewel events, historic venues, inaugural races, and one of the largest point funds in dirt modified racing, highlighted by $50,000 to the USMTS National Champion and more than $230,000 paid to top point finishers.

March: Season Opener and First Crown Jewel

The 2026 USMTS season begins with the 11th Annual Winternationals at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, March 6–7. The season-opening weekend will feature a pair of $5,000-to-win USMTS Modified Main Events, giving teams an immediate opportunity to start the championship chase on strong footing. An open practice session will be held Thursday night from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, allowing teams additional track time before competition begins.

Later in March, the series heads north for the XV Annual King of America Race at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, March 26–28. Recognized as the first crown jewel event of the 2026 season, the King of America will pay $3,000 to win on Thursday and Friday, leading into a massive $15,000-to-win Saturday night finale, with $1,500 paid to start the Main Event. USRA Iron Man Stock Cars and USRA Iron Man B-Mods will also be in competition throughout the weekend, making it one of the marquee early-season events on the schedule.

April: Inaugural Events and the Inaugural Jon Fuller Memorial

April opens with a historic expansion of the USMTS footprint as the series makes inaugural visits to two Mississippi facilities. On Friday, April 10, USMTS will compete at Hattiesburg Speedway in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for the Inaugural USMTS event at the facility, featuring a $5,000-to-win Modified Main Event. The following night, Saturday, the tour moves to the all-new Mitchell’s Motorplex for another Inaugural USMTS event, once again paying $5,000 to win. While USMTS has competed in Mississippi previously, these races mark the first-ever appearances at both tracks.

Later in the month, USMTS returns to Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Missouri, for one of the most meaningful events on the 2026 calendar. On Friday and Saturday, April 23–24, the speedway will host the Inaugural Jon Fuller Memorial Race. This event honors Jon Fuller, a longtime supporter of USMTS and a close friend of series owners Todd and Janet Staley. The event carries additional significance as Todd and Janet Staley previously operated Scotland County Speedway on a weekly basis, helping build the modified racing foundation and fan base that still exists today. The weekend will feature USMTS Modifieds racing for $5,000 to win each night, along with USRA Iron Man Stock Cars and USRA Iron Man B-Mods, creating a powerful, three-division tribute weekend.

May: Texas Finale, Crown Jewels, and Memorial Day Weekend Grind

May begins with the 13th Annual Topless Amarillo Ambush at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas, on May 1–2. Fans will once again see the tops removed from the Modifieds as drivers compete in a pair of $5,000-to-win Main Events. This weekend marks the final USMTS appearance in Texas for the 2026 season.

The series then travels to Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, Oklahoma, for the 2nd Annual Red, White & Blue Nationals, held May 7–9. The event will feature $3,000-to-win Main Events on Thursday and Friday, leading into a $10,000-to-win Saturday night finale. The 3/8-mile speedway has quickly earned a reputation for producing some of the best USMTS Modified racing in the country and continues to establish itself as a crown jewel-level event.

Following a short break, USMTS launches into one of the most demanding stretches of the season with four consecutive nights of racing over Memorial Day Weekend.

The holiday weekend begins on Thursday, May 21, with the 12th Annual War in West Union at Fayette County Speedway in West Union, Iowa, paying $3,000 to win.

On Friday, May 22, the tour moves to Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, for the 2nd Annual Hobo 100K Nickel Nationals, paying $5,000 to win. The event is notable for its massive car counts, as last year drew over 160 cars across four classes, including 51 USMTS Modifieds. Iron Man Stock Cars, Iron Man B-Mods, and USRA Hobby Stocks will also be on the card.

Saturday night, May 23, brings the series to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota, for the 22nd Annual Southern Minnesota Challenge, paying $5,000 to win. Deer Creek Speedway has hosted more USMTS events than any other track and consistently delivers top-tier racing.

Memorial Day Weekend concludes on Sunday, May 24, with the 13th Annual North Iowa Nationals, featuring the Jerry Hejna Memorial. The race will pay $3,777 to win and will also include Iron Man Stock Cars, Iron Man B-Mods, and additional support divisions.

June: Masters Crown Jewel and Special Events

June opens with a three-day event at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wisconsin, on June 4–6. USMTS Modifieds and SLMR Late Models will be in action, with $3,000 to win on Thursday and $5,000 to win on both Friday and Saturday nights.

The series then heads to Cedar Lake Speedway in Somerset, Wisconsin, for the 27th Annual Masters, scheduled for June 11–13. The Masters is the third crown jewel event of the season, paying $3,000 to win Thursday, $5,000 to win Friday, and $12,000 to win Saturday, making it one of the most prestigious events on the entire schedule.

June wraps up with the Super Modified Challenge at Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, on June 26–27. The event will feature USMTS Modifieds versus UMP Modifieds, with $5,000 to win each night, bringing together two major modified rule sets for a unique and highly anticipated showdown.

July: Longest Continuous Stretch of Racing

July delivers the longest uninterrupted stretch of racing in the 2026 season, testing teams over five straight nights at five different tracks.

The stretch begins on Wednesday, July 15, at Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, with the 6th Annual South Dakota Challenge, paying $3,000 to win.

On Thursday, July 16, the tour moves north to Casino Speedway in Watertown, South Dakota, for the 12th Annual Summersota Nationals, featuring USMTS Modifieds competing alongside Wissota Modifieds for a $3,000-to-win Main Event.

Friday night, July 17, the series heads to Princeton Speedway in Princeton, Minnesota, for the 6th Annual Mod Wars, paying $5,000 to win. 

Saturday night, July 18, Mod Wars continues at Wagamon Family Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota, with another $5,000-to-win Main Event.

The five-night stretch concludes on Sunday, July 19, at Granite City Motorsports Park in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, paying $3,000 to win.

All four of these events will feature USMTS Modifieds versus the WISSOTA Modifieds at four outstanding tracks.

Late July / Early August: Midwest Swing

After a short break, USMTS resumes with a Midwest swing beginning at Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minnesota, paying $5,000 to win on July 31. The tour then makes a long-awaited return to Winneshiek Raceway in Decorah, Iowa, for another $5,000-to-win event, before wrapping up the stretch on Sunday, August 2, at Mason City Motor Speedway in Mason City, Iowa, paying $3,000 to win.

August: Missouri and Iowa Summer Stretch

August continues with the 2nd Annual Missouri Bullring Bash at Nevada Speedway in Nevada, Missouri, paying $3,000 to win. A previous USMTS visit to the bullring produced a thrilling race won late by Tommy Weder Jr.

The series then returns to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, on August 7–8, for the 17th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout, featuring a pair of $5,000-to-win Main Events.

August continues with the 15th Annual Central Iowa Spectacular at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, on August 21–22, paying $3,000 to win each night.

September: Fall Jamboree Crown Jewel

September is highlighted by the 28th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The crown jewel event will feature $3,000-to-win races on Thursday and Friday, a $15,000-to-win Saturday night finale, and a $1,500-to-win Non-Qualifier Main Event.

October: Halloween Weekend Championship Finale

The 2026 season concludes with a Halloween Weekend doubleheader. On Friday, October 30, the series visits Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, for the 12th Annual Kansas City Sizzler, paying $5,000 to win. The season championship is decided the following night, Saturday, October 31, at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas, during the 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular, which also features trick-or-treating for kids in the pit area.

Point Funds and Championships

The Grant Junghans Rookie of the Year Award will pay $10,000 to win, while the 2026 USMTS National Champion will earn $50,000. In total, more than $230,000 will be distributed to the top point finishers at season’s end.

With 44 events across 10 states, multiple crown jewels, and record payouts, the 2026 USMTS season stands as one of the most ambitious and competitive in series history.

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USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Bear Graphix, Brinn, Inc., Bryke Racing, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Danny Crane Racing Engines, Driven Racing Oil, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Harris Auto Racing, Hooker Harness, Hyperco, Integra Racing Shocks and Springs, JE Pistons, Keyser Manufacturing, Longacre Racing Products, MD3, Mel Hambelton Racing, MSD Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, QA1, Quarter Master, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rush RaceGear by Austin Witt, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Manufacturing, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Total Power, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Racing.