The DIRTcar Summer Nationals will celebrate its 40th season in 2025 with an action-packed schedule featuring 30 races across 33 days at the Midwest's premier dirt tracks.

The season kicks off on June 11 at Kankakee County Speedway in Illinois and concludes July 13 at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The tour will visit nine states, crowning a new Hell Tour champion at the finale.

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals joins the celebration with 28 races, running from the Kankakee opener through the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway (July 25-26). The Modified championship will be determined by each driver's 12 best finishes, with a $5,000 bonus for the champion.

New Additions for 2025:

• Lee County Speedway (Donnellson, IA) debuts on June 19
• Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, TN) joins the schedule on July 6
• Return to Wilmot Raceway after 9-year absence
• LaSalle Speedway revival under new ownership

Prize Money and Points:

• Friday/Saturday Late Model Features: $10,000 to win
• Weekday races: $5,000 to win
• Special World of Outlaws co-sanctioned event at I-55: $12,000 (Friday) and $20,000 (Saturday)
• $150,000+ in weekly points fund for Late Models
• $15,000 points fund for Modified division
• Attendance bonus: $500 per 500 miles traveled

The complete schedule includes five weeks of intense racing action, with strategic off days to maintain the grueling pace. Every race will be available live on DIRTVision.

[Detailed schedule follows with all 30 race dates, locations, and special events from June 11 through July 26]

Photo credit: Tyler Carr

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