6/22/2026
USMTS - United States Modified Touring Series
USMTS and Trantina Promotions Announce Inaugural Dig for Gold Modified Nationals for August 2027
Webster City, IA — Officials from the Summit Racing Equipment United States Modified Touring Series presented by RacinDirt.com and promoter James Trantina have announced the creation of one of the richest and most ambitious Modified racing events in the Upper Midwest for 2027.
The Inaugural Dig for Gold Modified Nationals will feature four nights of racing at three premier Minnesota dirt tracks on August 12-15, 2027. The event is expected to attract many of the nation's top Modified drivers as they battle the best WISSOTA competitors on their home turf for more than $175,000 in purse and bonus money.
"This event is about bringing together the best Modified racers in the country and giving fans an opportunity to see USMTS and WISSOTA competitors battle head-to-head over four nights," said Trantina. "The combination of great racetracks, substantial purses, and bonus money should make this one of the most anticipated events of the season."
The four-race swing begins at the historic I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, before moving to North Central Speedway in Brainerd and concluding at Granite City Motorsports Park in Sauk Rapids.
In addition to the nightly purses, drivers will compete for a series of bonus awards, including a $2,000 bonus for the WISSOTA driver with the best average finish over the four events and bonus money for drivers winning multiple races during the weekend.
Event Schedule
Thursday, August 12, 2027
I-94 Speedway – Fergus Falls, Minnesota
$3,000 to Win | $300 to Start
Total Purse: $19,970
Friday, August 13, 2027
I-94 Speedway – Fergus Falls, Minnesota
$5,000 to Win | $500 to Start
Total Purse: $28,840
Saturday, August 14, 2027
North Central Speedway – Brainerd, Minnesota
$10,000 to Win | $800 to Start
Total Purse: $47,545
Sunday, August 15, 2027
Granite City Motorsports Park – Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
$15,000 to Win | $800 to Start
Total Purse: $62,195
Bonus Programs
Several bonus programs have been established to increase the excitement throughout the four-race swing.
Event Win Bonus Program
Win 2 Events — $2,500 Bonus
Win 3 Events — $5,000 Bonus
Win All 4 Events — $10,000 Bonus
WISSOTA Challenge Bonus
A $2,000 bonus will be awarded to the WISSOTA driver with the best average finish across all four events. Drivers must compete in all four races to be eligible.
A Potential $43,000 Payday
A driver sweeping all four Dig for Gold Modified Nationals events would earn:
Thursday Win — $3,000
Friday Win — $5,000
Saturday Win — $10,000
Sunday Win — $15,000
Four-Race Sweep Bonus — $10,000
Total Potential Earnings: $43,000
USMTS Meets WISSOTA
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Dig for Gold Modified Nationals will be the matchup between the stars of the USMTS and the top WISSOTA Modified competitors.
With many of the nation's best touring drivers expected to make the trip north, local WISSOTA standouts will have an opportunity to defend their home tracks and compete for some of the largest purses of the season.
The combination of marquee drivers, substantial purses, bonus money, and three outstanding racing facilities is expected to make the Dig for Gold Modified Nationals one of the premier Modified racing events of 2027.
For fans, it will be four consecutive nights of elite dirt track racing. For drivers, it represents an opportunity to compete for significant prize money and establish themselves as one of the top Modified racers in the country.
The Inaugural Dig for Gold Modified Nationals will be held August 12-15, 2027 at I-94 Speedway, North Central Speedway, and Granite City Motorsports Park.
Four Nights. Three Tracks. Over $175,000 Up for Grabs.
The hunt for gold begins August 12.
Article Credit: Ryne Staley
Submitted By: Ryne Staley
