Weather Forces Cancellation of Northern Lights Modified Series Weekend
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (August 13, 2026) — With precipitation already impacting the region and additional rain in the forecast throughout the weekend, officials with the USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Wheels have made the decision to cancel this weekend's scheduled events at Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, Minnesota, and Winneshiek Raceway in Decorah, Iowa.
The Northern Lights Modified Series was scheduled to visit Fairmont Raceway on Friday, August 14, before traveling to Winneshiek Raceway on Saturday, August 15.
With teams traveling from throughout the Upper Midwest to compete with the series, officials felt making the decision in advance was in the best interest of everyone involved rather than asking teams, fans and series partners to incur the expense of traveling with a significant possibility of the events ultimately being canceled at or near race time.
"This is never the decision we want to make, especially when we have two tracks that we were really looking forward to visiting this weekend," series director Erick Chesterman said.
"Unfortunately, both areas have already received precipitation, and with additional rain possible throughout Friday and into Saturday, we have to look at the bigger picture. Our teams travel a considerable distance to race with us, and there are significant costs involved not only for them, but also for our tracks, fans and partners. Rather than have everyone spend the money to travel and potentially have Mother Nature make the decision for us once we get there, we feel making the call early is the responsible thing to do."
Friday and Saturday's cancellations apply specifically to the Northern Lights Modified Series portions of the scheduled events.
As of Thursday afternoon, both Fairmont Raceway and Winneshiek Raceway still intend to attempt to hold their respective weekly racing programs. Each track will independently evaluate its facility, weather conditions and forecast before making a final determination regarding its weekly program.
Fans planning to attend either facility for weekly racing should continue to follow Fairmont Raceway and Winneshiek Raceway for updates. Final decisions regarding those programs are expected to be made by the individual tracks on Friday and/or their respective race days.
The cancellation is particularly disappointing as the weekend was set to play an important role in the closing stretch of the 2026 Northern Lights Modified Series championship. Friday would have marked the series' second appearance at Fairmont Raceway, while Saturday was scheduled as the tour's second trip of the season to Winneshiek Raceway.
With the weekend removed from the schedule, attention now turns to the North Star Nationals at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on September 11-12, which will close out the 2026 USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Wheels season.
Series officials thank Fairmont Raceway, Winneshiek Raceway, the competitors, fans and partners for their understanding and cooperation.
For updated schedules, championship standings, event details, and breaking series news, visit NorthernLightsModifiedSeries.com. Fans unable to attend in person can catch every remaining race of the 2026 season live and on demand exclusively on RacinDirt.tv
Current USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Wheels Point Standings:
- Joe Chisholm – 899 points
- Harley Dais (R) – 750 points (-149)
- Rodney Sanders – 733 points (-166)
- Alex Williamson – 732 points (-167)
- Parker Hale – 714 points (-185)
- Zach Brom – 692 points (-207)
- Darwin Karau – 567 points (-332)
- Joe Horgdal – 540 points (-359)
- Kyle Brown – 431 points (-468)
- Joe Ludemann – 418 points (-481)
The Kevko Racing USRA Northern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to recognize and thank our 2026 season long partners. Please thank them, with your patronage for their support.
Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dirt Track Specialist, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, Mel Hambelton Ford Racing, Pannell Chipping, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, Smith Equipment Company, Swift Springs, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products
Silver Partners – American Racer Tires, Buck Monson Photos, Bulletproof Tees and Racewear, Duvall Electric, Integra Shocks, JRT Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Midwest Automation, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg's Hideout
Bronze Partners – Bryke Racing, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Maxima Racing Oil, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, PEM Racing, Premier Lubricants, Schoenfeld Headers, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, Wagdog Spices, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Yeoman Race Engines
2026 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