GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (April 23)—The USRA Heartland Modified Tour presented by Real Racing Wheels has set it’s sights on Salt City Racing at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kan., this weekend. 

Slated for Friday night, it will be stop number five for the second-year series.

Nearly $3,000 has been added to the purse this weekend courtesy of Ethyn and Shelby Hafner, owners of Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting. The race will pay $2,500 to win and $450 to start.

“When we were working on our marketing for the season, Ethyn approached us and wanted to contribute to a race night somewhere on the schedule,” said Series Director Erick Chesterman. “Once we had the dates available, he wanted to go to Salt City, looking to increase his business presence in and around the Hutchinson community.

"We're proud to not only have him racing with us, but also appreciative to see him give back to his fellow competitors. This makes our shows stronger and better for the fans too.”

As an added bonus, Mel Hambelton Ford Racing will be offering any competitor in the USRA Modified division, who has not raced with the Heartland Modified Tour in 2025, a free entry into the event. Those racers will simply need to purchase a pit pass, USRA license or one-night temp license, fill out the series paperwork, and race.

“We are really looking forward to a great event this weekend,” said Salt City Racing General Manager Phil Nightingale. “We are going into our second year and we really want to showcase this place to as many potential competitors as we can. Doing the entry fee promotion, alongside Mel Hambelton Ford Racing will hopefully bring in some additional racecars.”

Salt City officials have partnered with the Hutchinson Pizza Ranch for a Kids Night promotion. Race cars were on display on Tuesday nights, and members of the track have been on hand to talk with kids and adults alike.

“The response from the Pizza Ranch events has been wild,” Nightingale further eluded. “We have seen so many families and handed out tons of free kids tickets in anticipation of the event this weekend.”

With wet grounds and an unfavorable forecast looming, Caney Valley Speedway has opted to cancel their portion of the weekend, scheduled for Saturday. Both series and track officials are currently in communication about a reschedule date later in the year. The hope, on both sides, is a date with a more favorable forecast before the end of the season.

The USRA Heartland Modified Tour presented by Real Racing Wheels recognize and thank the following 2025 season partners.

Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, KEVKO Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating & Air Conditioning, S&S Fishing & Rental, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Silver Partners - American Racer Racing Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos By Boyd, Swift Springs, Victory Vault.

Bronze Partners - Freight Logistics, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Transmissions Unlimited, Yeoman Race Engines, Zac's Sales & Service.

2025 Point Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS):
1. $7,500
2. $4,500
3. $3,500
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,400
7. $2,300
8. $2,200
9. $2,100
10. $2,000
80 percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible

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The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002. Through the support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide track, regional and national points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in grassroots dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series for the best weekly purses and points funds at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.

The USRA currently sanctions eight divisions—USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Late Models, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Limited Mods, Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks and USRA Tuners—at some of the finest speedways in America.

The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.

USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Beyea Headers, Christie Door Company, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, KSE Racing Products, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Nitroquest Media, PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain, RacinDirt, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels.

USRA PRESENTING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, PBM Performance Products, YouDirt.com.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Bryke Racing, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Hooker Narness, Hyperco, Integra Racing Shocks & Springs, JE Pistons, Keyser Manufacturing, KS Engineering, Landrum Performance Springs, MD3, MSD Performance, Performance Bodies & Parts, QA1, Quarter Master, QuickCar Racing Products, RaceQuip, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rush RaceGear by Austin Witt, Sweet Manufacturing, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Total Power, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.