5th Annual USMTS Modified Spooktacular at Lakeside Speedway
Get ready to feel the thunder and embrace the fright as Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS roars to life for the 5th Annual USMTS Modified Spooktacular on October 30, 2026! This Halloween-weekend tradition has become one of the most anticipated dirt track racing events on the regional calendar, bringing together the best drivers and the most passionate fans for a night of wheel-to-wheel competition that is anything but scary — unless you’re the one getting passed for the lead. Celebrating its fifth year, this fan-favorite event has built a reputation for delivering heart-pounding action in a festive atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the season.
The racing card is stacked and ready to deliver from the first green flag to the final checkered. Three elite classes will take to the Lakeside Speedway dirt oval, headlined by the powerful USMTS Modifieds — the crown jewel of dirt Modified racing — alongside the hard-charging USRA Stock Cars and the always-exciting USRA B-Mods. Each division brings its own unique style of racing to the track, ensuring there is never a dull moment for fans in the grandstands. Whether you are a seasoned dirt track devotee or a newcomer to the sport, the intensity and skill on display from these talented competitors will leave you completely hooked.
Lakeside Speedway has long been a beloved home for grassroots motorsports in the Kansas City area, and the Spooktacular weekend only amplifies the electric atmosphere that this venue is known for. Spectators can expect the sights, sounds, and smells that make live dirt track racing an unmatched sensory experience — roaring engines, flying dirt, and the unmistakable energy of a crowd that lives and breathes motorsports. The Halloween timing also adds a festive bonus, so don’t be surprised to see some creative costumes in the pits and grandstands adding to the fun.
Specific event times and ticket prices are yet to be announced, so be sure to keep an eye on official USMTS and Lakeside Speedway channels for updates as October 30, 2026 draws closer. This is one event you will not want to miss — mark your calendars, grab your crew, and get ready for a Spooktacular night of racing!
Lakeside Speedway
5615 Wolcott Dr, Kansas City, KS, 66109
