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Press Release: Berlin Raceway and Owosso Speedway Launch Monumental New Modified Series!

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2026

Berlin Raceway and Owosso Speedway Launch New Five-Race Championship:
The Michigan Modified Series, presented by the Berlin Raceway & Owosso Speedway

Marne, MI & Ovid, MI — Berlin Raceway and Owosso Speedway are excited to announce the creation of a brand-new multi-track championship series for Modified competitors: The Michigan Modified Series, presented by the Berlin Raceway & Owosso Speedway. The series brings together two iconic Michigan short tracks in a collaborative effort designed to elevate Modified competition across the region, featuring three events at Owosso Speedway and two at Berlin Raceway. Representatives from both tracks agree that Modified racing is among the leaders for the most exciting on-track racing experience that Michigan has to offer race fans.

2026 Series Schedule

May 16, 2026 - Berlin Raceway - 50 laps
May 30, 2026 - Owosso Speedway - 50 laps
June 13, 2026 - Berlin Raceway - 50 laps
July 11, 2026 - Owosso Speedway - 50 laps
August 15, 2026 - Owosso Speedway - 50 laps

A Friday practice session will be held on May 15, 2026, at Berlin Raceway in preparation for the season opener.

Events at Owosso Speedway will earn drivers points towards the new Michigan Modified Series as well as the track’s own Young Chevrolet Points Championship

Competition Format & Rules

The Michigan Modified Series format emphasizes competitive racing and fair opportunity for all entrants. Feature races will be set by the 24 fastest qualifiers, with a maximum of two provisional starters per event. Both tracks will run single car qualifying, and a -1 point bonus (see below for additional details) will be awarded in the championship standings for the Fast Qualifier (FQ) at each event.

Inversion procedures will include a 6-16-car inversion. A numbered chip will be drawn by the fastest qualifier of the night, setting each event's inversion. Both tracks will utilize Owosso Speedway’s modified division rule package and follow Owosso Speedway’s normal race procedures for all events.

Tires: Hoosier tires will be used at all events and will be supplied by Owosso Speedway and sold at Berlin Raceway for their event dates.

Tech Inspection: At Owosso Speedway, technical inspection will be provided by Owosso’s normal tech inspectors. At Berlin Raceway, a combination of Owosso Speedway and Berlin Raceway personnel will conduct tech inspections.

Points & Championship

Drivers will earn points based on finishing position, with 1 point for the winner, 2 points for second, 3 points for third, and so on. The champion will be the driver with the lowest cumulative point total after all five races. In the case of a tie, the championship will be awarded to the highest-placing driver in the final race of the series. As stated above, a -1 point reward for the fastest qualifier will be awarded at each event.

To be eligible for the series championship and points fund payout, competitors must attempt all five races.

Series Payout Structure

The Michigan Modified Series will award purse and point fund payouts to recognize the top competitors throughout the season.

Race Purse Structure

Place — Modifieds A
1 — $2,500.00
2 — $1,700.00
3 — $1,100.00
4 — $1,000.00
5 — $750.00
6 — $700.00
7 — $690.00
8 — $680.00
9 — $670.00
10 — $660.00
11 — $650.00
12 — $640.00
13 — $630.00
14 — $620.00
15 — $610.00
16-24 — $600.00

Place — Modifieds B
1 — $600.00
2 — $575.00
3 — $550.00
4 — $525.00
5 — $500.00
6 — $475.00
7 — $450.00
8 — $425.00
9 — $400.00
10 — $375.00
11 — $350.00
12 — $325.00
13 — $300.00
14 — $275.00
15 — $250.00
16-24 — $250.00

Series Points Fund (Top 15 Drivers)
1st — $2,500
2nd — $1,500
3rd — $1,000
4th — $750
5th — $600
6th — $500
7th — $450
8th — $425
9th — $400
10th — $375
11th — $350
12th — $325
13th — $300
14th — $275
15th — $250

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