WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 2, 2026)—The Summit Racing Equipment United States Modified Touring Series presented by Racindirt.com will have to wait a little longer to kick off the 2026 season, as the opening event has been postponed due to the upcoming weather forecast.

With forecasts calling for a significant amount of rain throughout the week, series officials feel it is in the best interest of teams, fans, and track partners to make the decision now rather than wait closer to race day. The early call allows everyone involved to save on fuel, avoid unnecessary travel, and make alternative plans for the weekend.

“We understand that it may seem early to call an event five days out,” said President Todd Staley. “However, in today’s world everyone is constantly watching their phones and tracking the forecast. Making the decision now gives our drivers and fans clarity and respect for their time, travel, and resources.”

The USMTS will immediately begin working on a makeup date and will announce that information as soon as it is finalized so fans and teams can plan accordingly.

The 2026 USMTS season will officially kick off three weeks from now at the Lucas Oil Speedway for the King of America XV, and anticipation remains high for another year of the toughest, most competitive modified racing in the country.

For continued updates, schedules, and official announcements, follow USMTS on social media and visit usmts.com.

Every lap matters. Every point counts: When the green flag drops in 2026, there’s no room for mistakes. Forty-five nights. Twenty-six tracks. One champion. The road is long, the battles are brutal, and only the strongest will survive the grind of the Summit USMTS National Championship.

The Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt kicks off its 28th season as the premier modified racing series in North America for the 2026 season.

The 2026 schedule is stacked with must-see racing from start to finish. The best of the best in dirt modified racing will battle all season long, chasing the ultimate prize of $50,000 to the USMTS National Champion.

With live and on-demand coverage of every USMTS event plus exclusive interviews, instant replays, multiple camera angles and more, subscribe to RacinDirt for live streaming on all of your devices.

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USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS:  American Racer Racing Tires, Beyea Headers, Fast Shafts, Featherlite Trailers, FK Rod Ends, KSE Racing Products, Longacre Racing Products, Malvern Bank, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Nitroquest Media, PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain, RacinDirt, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing - Heartland, Wieland.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boomtest Well Service, Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Callies Performance Products, Collins Brothers Towing, Hochatown Saloon, Hodges Farms & Dredging,  Mel Hambelton Ford, PBM Performance Products, STAKT Products, YouDirt.com.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Bear Graphix, Brinn, Inc., Bryke Racing, 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, 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.