*HUMBOLDT, KS — The silence of winter is about to be broken by the roar of high-performance engines. On March 20th and 21st, Humboldt Speedway officially drops the green flag on the 2026 racing season with the prestigious Whitworth Spring Classic. This high-stakes double-header marks the first race of the year for "The Hummer" and serves as the official season opener for the USRA Heartland Modified Tour (HMT).
*As the debut event of the 2026 series, the Heartland Modified Tour brings the region's elite USRA Modified drivers to the legendary quarter-mile clay oval. Competitors will battle for early-season points and a massive purse in an event that has become a "must-win" on the Midwest dirt track calendar.
Honoring a Racing Legacy
*The Whitworth Spring Classic pays tribute to the Whitworth family, whose thirty-year stewardship built Humboldt Speedway into a premier national dirt track destination. This weekend honors that history while looking forward to a 2026 season packed with speed and local pride.
*Event Schedule & Details
Fans will witness two full nights of adrenaline-pumping action featuring the Heartland Modifieds alongside Midwest Mods, Pure Stocks, and Mini-stock/tuner
• Location: 1663 Georgia Rd, Humboldt, KS 66748
• Friday Times: Pits 5:00 PM | Grandstands 6:00 PM | Racing 8:00 PM
• Saturday Times: Pits 4:00 PM | Grandstands 5:00 PM | Racing 7:00 PM
• Admission: Adults $20 | Seniors/Military $18 | Kids 10 & Under FREE
*How to Watch
For those unable to attend in person, the entire event will be broadcast Live at www.RacinDirt.tv, ensuring fans across the country don't miss a single lap of the 2026 kickoff.
*"There is no better way to start the 2026 season than with the Heartland Modified Tour," said Humboldt Speedway officials. "The Whitworth Spring Classic is a tradition of speed, and we’re ready to see who takes the first checkered flag of the year."
For more information, visit www.humboldtspeedway.com or follow the Heartland Modified Tour at www.heartlandmodifiedtour.com.