SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 1, 2025)—This weekend will be one of the largest for the new Kevko Racing USRANorthern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Racing Wheels, as part of the Gopher 50 Charitable Late Model Race at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.

With four races in the books for the first year tour, Brandon Davis and Joe Chisholm are tied at the top of the standings. Jacob Blees, the most recent winner, is just six points out of the lead in third. Rodney Sanders and A.J. Hoff round out the top five.

Deer Creek Speedway, long known for outstanding USRA Modified racing will have it's own strong contingent of cars in attendance as well. Zach Brom leads the track standings, 43 ahead of Parker Hale. Josh Angst, Harley Dais and Ryan Wiome make up the top five.

The series will run in support of the World of Outlaws and the long standing Gopher 50 event. The Blooming Prairie Jaycees started the event back in 1980, and Deer Creek Speedway has hosted it since 2005.

The event will feature a unique format, differing from standard series procedures. The biggest change will no time trials. Passing points will determine the lineup from heat races. Del's Racing Collectibles added to the purse, making it $2,000, $2,000 and $3,000 to win, respectively. There will also be one reduced entry fee for the weekend.

Series officials are appreciative of Deer Creek Speedway for welcoming in the new tour on such a prestigious weekend. Much appreciation is also in store for the volunteers of the Gopher 50 event who are stewards of the race.

The USRA Kevko Racing USRA Northern Lights Modified Series would like to recognize and thank their 2025 season-long 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, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.

Silver Partners: American Racer Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos by Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout, Swift Springs, Victory Vault.

Bronze Partners: Freight Logistics, KS Engineering, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, VP Racing Fuels, 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, and currently sanctions eight divisions at some of the finest speedways in America. With the incredible support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series at some of the most elite dirt track facilities 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.