Berlin Raceway & Owosso Speedway Announce The Michigan Modified Series

📸 KG Media | Koty Geyer

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