A new era for the now CARS Midwest Super Tour begins in 2027 with a different schedule as well as increased purses announced for the series.
The CARS Midwest Super Tour has announced its eight-race schedule for the 2027 season, ushering in a new era of Super Late Model racing under the ownership leadership of Kevin Harvick, Marty Melo and Tim Huddleston. The upcoming season will feature a substantial increase in event purses, three national combination races and a continued commitment to some of the Midwest’s most prestigious short-track racing events.
The 2027 season marks an important transition for the former ASA Midwest Tour as it moves forward under the CARS Midwest Super Tour identity, joining a unified national racing platform designed to strengthen Super Late Model and Pro Late Model competition across the United States.
One of the most significant developments for 2027 is a substantial increase in competitor payouts. Every CARS Midwest Super Tour event will feature a minimum $73,000 purse, including $10,000 to win and $2,000 to start. Select marquee events will offer even larger purses, further enhancing the financial opportunities available to participating race teams.
The increased purses represent a major investment in the series and reflect the ownership group’s commitment to supporting competitors while elevating the overall quality and competitiveness of Midwest Super Late Model racing.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new era for the Midwest Tour,” said Marty Melo, managing owner of MDM Promotions. “With Kevin Harvick, Tim Huddleston and myself working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to take what has already been one of the premier Super Late Model tours in the country and build something even stronger. Increasing every event to a minimum $73,000 purse, with $10,000 to win and $2,000 to start, is a significant commitment to our race teams and demonstrates where we want to take this series.”
The eight-race schedule features six established short-track facilities across Wisconsin and Michigan, including three events designated as National Combo races with the CARS STARS Super Tour.
Those combination events will bring national and regional Super Late Model competitors together at Owosso Speedway on July 20, Slinger Super Speedway on Sept. 11 and LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway on Oct. 10.
The season opens April 25 at Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin, one of the most challenging and recognizable short tracks in the country.
The tour then travels to Madison International Speedway on May 2 for the Joe Shear Classic 200, continuing one of the Midwest’s established Super Late Model traditions.
Dells Raceway Park will host the series June 12 before the tour heads to Michigan for the July 20 Michigan 300 at Owosso Speedway. The Michigan 300 will serve as the first National Combo event of the season, bringing together competitors from the CARS Midwest Super Tour and CARS STARS Super Tour.
The series returns to Wisconsin International Raceway on Aug. 3 for the Gandrud Auto Group 250, followed by the Jim Sauter Classic 200 at Dells Raceway Park on Sept. 4.
Slinger Super Speedway will host the second National Combo event Sept. 11 before the championship is decided Oct. 10 at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway during the Oktoberfest 200, which will also serve as the final National Combo event of the season.
“Our focus is on creating a sustainable racing platform that benefits everyone involved,” Melo said. “That starts with taking care of the competitors through stronger purses, maintaining relationships with our race tracks and creating meaningful opportunities for our partners. Bringing the national and Midwest tours together for select events adds another level of excitement while preserving the identity and traditions that have made Midwest Super Late Model racing so successful.”
Under the leadership of Harvick, Melo and Huddleston, the CARS racing organization is positioning itself for continued growth through a unified competition structure, expanded media coverage, increased commercial opportunities and investments in the long-term success of short-track racing.
The new ownership group’s involvement also brings extensive experience in professional motorsports, race promotion, track operations and business development, providing a foundation for the continued evolution of the series.
2027 CARS Midwest Super Tour Schedule
- April 25: Slinger Super Speedway — Slinger, Wisconsin
- May 2: Madison International Speedway — Joe Shear Classic 200
- June 12: Dells Raceway Park
- July 20: Owosso Speedway — Michigan 300 (National Combo)
- Aug. 3: Wisconsin International Raceway — Gandrud Auto Group 250
- Sept. 4: Dells Raceway Park — Jim Sauter Classic 200
- Sept. 11: Slinger Super Speedway — National Combo
- Oct. 10: LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway — Oktoberfest 200 (Championship / National Combo)
Increased 2027 Event Purses
The CARS Midwest Super Tour will establish the following minimum purse structure for the 2027 season:
- Minimum total event purse: $73,000
- Winner’s purse: $10,000
- Starting purse: $2,000
- Select marquee events: Increased purses above the established minimum
The new structure represents a substantial financial commitment to Midwest Super Late Model racing and is intended to help strengthen participation, reward competitors and support the long-term sustainability of the series.
All 2027 CARS Midwest Super Tour events are scheduled to be broadcast on Track TV, expanding opportunities for race teams, sponsors and fans to follow the series throughout the season.
Additional announcements regarding event formats, competition regulations, championship awards and other 2027 initiatives will be made in the coming months.