USRA Heartland Modified Tour unveils 2026 schedule
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USRA Modifieds make return to the Hummer in 2026!
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USRA Heartland Modified Tour unveils 2026 schedule

USRA Heartland Modified Tour unveils 2026 schedule

2/2/2026 -
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (January 4, 2026)—The USRA Heartland Modified Tour (HMT) officially announced its 2026 schedule today, ushering in the third season
Dirt Track Diaries YouTube channel created.

Dirt Track Diaries YouTube channel created.

2/24/2026 -
"Subscribe" now for a behind-the-scenes look of 81 Speedway. *Free: just click the "Subscribe" button https://www.youtube.com/@dirttrackdiaries *Buckl
USRA Modifieds make return to the Hummer in 2026!

USRA Modifieds make return to the Hummer in 2026!

2/13/2026 -
*Humboldt Speedway is proud to announce that USRA Modifieds will be racing in 2026. *John Allen has been working diligently to make this happen and wi
“FrostBusted” 100  Logan’s Landscape and tree serv...

“FrostBusted” 100 Logan’s Landscape and tree serv...

1/5/2026 -
*Although back in November when we scheduled this race we had no idea that it was going to be in the low 50’s, We did know that Race teams, and fans w
Banquet coming very soon! Get your tickets NOW!

Banquet coming very soon! Get your tickets NOW!

1/7/2026 -
*The 2025 Awards Banquet for 81 Speedway, Humboldt Speedway, and Lil 81 Speedway Kart Park will be Saturday February 7, 2026 at the Wichita Union Stoc

Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownKnoxville, IA
NicknameMadman
Racing Since1990
SpouseTina
OccupationDriver for Barshinger Racing and Krikke Motorsport
Birthday12/3
WebsiteVisit Website

Classes

410 Sprints - Winged
360 Sprints - Winged
410 Sprints - Non-Winged
360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Silver Crown

Driver Bio

Kerry Madsen

About Kerry

After several years on the World of Outlaws trail, Kerry has raced more in the Midwest the past few seasons and found success, garnering the $25,000 Jackson Nationals and the $20,000 Barb Wieskus Classic at Jackson Motorplex to name a couple of big scores. Back in his native Australia, he has won four Australian Title races (2003, 2016-18), and has won the prestigious Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in Warrnambool three times (2005, 2007-08).

He was the 2007 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year, and won the 2014 King's Royal at Eldora Speedway as well as the "Ironman 55" in Pevely, Missouri.

At Knoxville, in addition to a track championship in 2005, he was the "Junior Fan Club Driver of the Year" in 2004, and 2009 and 2002 "Lyle Boyd Hard Charger" Winner. He has 25 career 410 feature wins at Knoxville.

410 point standing by year:

2025 - 4th, 2024 - 9th, 2023 - 11th, 2019 - 9th, 2009 - 6th, 2005 - 1st, 2004 - 8th, 2003 - 2nd, 2002 - 5th, 2001 - 3rd, 2000 - 10th

Career Highlights

2020 Knoxville Nationals 360 winner
2019 Knoxville Nationals Friday Night winner
4 x Australian Champion , 2003,2016,2017 & 2018
Kings Royal Winner, 2014
3 x Warrnambool Classic Winner, 2005, 2007 & 2008
Iron Man 55 Winner 2014
3 x Knoxville Nationals Podium place , 2014,2015 & 2017
15 wins 2017 including 6 world of outlaw wins
2016 Jackson Nationals winner
2014 Kings Royal Eldora winner
2005 Knoxville Track Champion
25 World of Outlaw wins including Australia, Canada , New Zealand & USA
2nd In points for World Series Sprintcars 2019 & 2020

Hobbies

Guitar
Anything Motorsport
Fab work
Golf

Sponsors

TK Concrete, Maxim Trucking , Elite Insulation, Zip Bonds