ST. CLAIR, Mo. (March 16, 2026)—The Summit Racing Equipment United States Modified Touring Series presented by RacinDirt is proud to welcome back PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain as a valued partner for the 2026 racing season.

Continuing a popular program that directly benefits drivers across the series, PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain will once again award a gear set during the drivers meeting each race night throughout the 2026 USMTS season. In addition, PEM will reward season-long performance by presenting year-end certificates to the top three drivers in the final USMTS national points standings.

The partnership reflects PEM’s continued commitment to supporting grassroots racers and the competitors who make the USMTS one of the toughest touring series in dirt modified racing.

It all started with a great idea and a little hard work. Today, Performance Engineering & Manufacturing (PEM) proudly provides high-quality drivetrain components delivered directly to racers through a customer experience built on reliability and service. With more than 20 years of manufacturing experience, PEM specializes in rear-end and driveshaft products designed for durability, performance, and competitive pricing.

Located approximately one hour southwest of St. Louis along Interstate 44, PEM has built a strong reputation among racers across the country for dependable products and racer-focused service.

“Cheryl and the entire team at PEM have been such great people to work with,” said USMTS Vice President of Marketing Ryne Staley. “We truly appreciate everything they do to support our drivers and our series. Programs like the nightly gear giveaways and year-end awards are great incentives for our competitors and show PEM’s commitment to the racers.”

The 2026 USMTS season will once again feature some of the most competitive Modified racing in the country, visiting premier dirt tracks across the United States and paying out millions of dollars in prize money throughout the year.

Drivers and teams interested in learning more about PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain products can visit their website or contact their team directly to learn more about their full lineup of drivetrain components.

For more information about PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain, call (636) 629-6200 or visit shoppemracing.com. You can also find them on Facebook, and Instagram.

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.

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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, G-Style Transport, 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.