Heartland Promotions Announces 2026 Series Point Funds, Opens Online Registration
Grain Valley, MO (March 16, 2026) - Heartland Promotions officials have announced several important updates for the 2026 racing season across its premier touring divisions, including the release of the official 2026 series point funds, the opening of online driver registration, and posting of all car construction rules, race procedures, guidelines, and rulebooks online.
The announcements affect the American Racer Modified Series (ARMS), Heartland Modified Tour (HMT), and Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series (NLMS), along with the newly launched Heartland Late Model Tour (HLMT).
Series Point Funds Announced
Heartland Promotions will again reward consistency and loyalty with strong year-end championship payouts for the 2026 season.
For the American Racer Modified Series, Heartland Modified Tour, and Northern Lights Modified Series, the championship points fund remains unchanged and will pay each series the following:
1st — $7,500
2nd — $4,500
3rd — $3,500
4th — $3,000
5th — $2,500
6th — $2,400
7th — $2,300
8th — $2,200
9th — $2,100
10th — $2,000
A $40,000 points fund waits for Heartland Late Model Tour competitors and will feature a $10,000 to the series champion with the break down as follows:
1st — $10,000
2nd — $6,000
3rd — $5,000
4th — $4,000
5th — $3,000
6th — $2,800
7th — $2,600
8th — $2,400
9th — $2,200
10th — $2,000
Drivers must maintain a minimum 80% attendance rate during the 2026 season to be eligible for series point fund payouts.
2026 Driver Registration Now Open
Online registration is now officially open for all four Heartland Promotions touring divisions. Drivers are encouraged to complete registration early to ensure eligibility for points, provisionals, and championship awards.
Registration Links
American Racer Modified Series
https://www.myracepass.com/series/1965/registrations
Heartland Modified Tour
https://www.myracepass.com/series/2183/registrations
Northern Lights Modified Series
https://www.myracepass.com/series/2229/registrations
Heartland Late Model Tour
https://www.myracepass.com/series/2403/registrations
All drivers will also be required to print, complete, and submit a W-9 form to series officials at their first event of the season.
Drivers competing in the Modified divisions are encouraged to purchase a full USRA Competitor License through USRA. Drivers who do not hold a full license may instead purchase a temporary USRA license at driver check-in for $10 per race.
Drivers competing in the Heartland Late Model Tour are encouraged to purchase a full POWRi Competitor License through POWRi. Drivers without a full license may purchase a temporary POWRi license at check-in for $30 per race.
Late Model Rule Books and Race Procedures
Additionally, for the Heartland Late Model Tour, the Unified Dirt Late Model car construction, 2026 HLMT Tire Rules, and 2026 HLMT series Guidelines and Race Procedure handbook have all been posted on the series website. Teams are strongly encouraged to review the updated guidelines and rules prior to the season.
With the 2026 season approaching, Heartland Promotions officials look forward to another competitive year across its touring divisions and encourage drivers to complete their registrations early as schedules and event details continue to be finalized.
For additional information regarding any Heartland Promotions series, drivers and teams may contact Series Director Erick Chesterman.