The USRA American Racer Modified Series presented by Day Motor Sports heads deep into the Ark-La-Tex region next week for one of the most anticipated specials of the early summer schedule with the inaugural “Battle of the States” at Boothill Speedway.

The three-day program begins Thursday, June 4 with an open practice session before two complete nights of racing Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, featuring ARMS series regulars taking on many of the top USRA Modified competitors from Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Saturday night’s championship program will feature an increased $3,000-to-win top prize as the weekend concludes with one of the richest purses of the season to date for the ARMS competitors.

Two complete race programs will be contested across the weekend, with full ARMS championship points awarded both Friday and Saturday night.

Friday’s main event will pay $2,000-to-win and $250-to-start, while Saturday’s finale increases to $3,000-to-win and $250-to-start. Entry fees for each evening will also remain at the standard $125 per night.  

Friday Purse:

1. $2,000 2. $1,500 3. $1,000 4. $800 5. $700 6. $600 7. $500 8. $450 9. $400 10. $350 11. $330 12. $310 13. $290 14. $270 15. $250 16. $250 17. $250 18. $250 19. $250 20. $250 21. $250 22. $250 23. $250 24. $250

Saturday Purse:

1. $3,000 2. $2,000 3. $1,300 4. $1,000 5. $800 6. $700 7. $600 8. $550 9. $500 10. $450 11. $430 12. $410 13. $390 14. $370 15. $350 16. $350 17. $350 18. $350 19. $350 20. $350 21. $350 22. $350 23. $350 24. $350

What ARMS teams especially need to know heading into the weekend is that the event will be operated and scored by Boothill Speedway officials throughout the program.

Speedway officials have indicated the event will utilize the standard ARMS race format, including group A/B qualifying sets to determine heat race lineups.

However, there will be one major difference from standard ARMS touring events — there will be no A-Main provisionals awarded either night.

Only the 24 drivers who successfully transfer through qualifying and heat race competition will earn starting spots in each evening’s feature event, placing additional importance on qualifying performance and heat race execution throughout the weekend.

With strong regional support expected from the Ark-La-Tex area and a contingent of touring regulars making the trip south, the Battle of the States is shaping up to be one of the most competitive events on the ARMS schedule this season.

The USRA American Racer Modified Series presented by Day Motorsports  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

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