Now under the expanded CARS Tour banner with ownership from a MDM Promotions that now includes Kevin Harvick and Tim Huddleston in addition to Marty Melo, the Midwest Tour has released its 2027 Super Late Model schedule.
In addition to the eight-race schedule, the division has released its purse structure, and Short Track Scene has also confirmed the additional engine packages that will be permitted across each of the MDM Super Late Model platforms.
First, the purse, which will see a minimum $73,000 purse, including $10,000 to win and $2,000 to start. The marquee races will feature larger purses as per usual.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new era for the Midwest Tour,” said Melo in a press release. “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 schedule features six tracks across Wisconsin and Michigan, and includes three combination races with the CARS STARS Super Tour, which has been called the ASA STARS Super Late Model Tour for the past four years.
Those companion races are Owosso Speedway on July 20, Slinger Super Speedway on Sept. 11 and LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway on Oct. 10.
“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.”
Short Track Scene has also confirmed additional engines that will be permitted across the Midwest Tour and all around the country in CARS Tour Super Late Model divisions.
2027 CARS Super Tour Engine Additions
- GM Certified 604 Crate | All tracks 6700
- LLM Concept Iron Head & Block Only | All tracks 7600
- Chevy and Ford ACE | All tracks 7800
- Wegner 5.3L sealed & 5.3 LSW | All tracks 7600
- Hamner, McGunegill, LST 6.2L | | All tracks 7600
- SSPE & Wegner 6.2L sealed w/ distributor | All tracks 7800
- 9:1/Wegner 6.0L | All tracks 7800
All weights will be 2800 pounds and must use four barrel carburetors. The complete rules for these series is expected to come out next week.
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)
