With the Larry Phillips Memorial a little over two weeks away, event officials are pleased to announce the major marketing partners for the event. The show will take place at Monett Motor Speedway in Monett, Missouri on Sunday evening, August 18.

Coopersville, Michigan based Keyser Manufacturing jumped on early and secured Title Sponsorship naming rights for the event. Keyser Manufacturing's motto is simple, “We can do that!”

“This Memorial race is a great opportunity to support a family I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years,” said Keyser's founder Scott Keyser. What a great way to honor Larry. I am proud to have Keyser Manufacturing associated and look forward to a successful event.”

This event will also feature two Presenting Sponsors as well.

Located in Van Buren, Arkansas, Schoenfeld Headers happily came aboard to ensure a successful show. Founded in 1974, this year marks the company's 50th in business.

“Larry ran, and was an ambassador for our product and a great friend to us,” commented Doug Schoenfeld. “He was one of the best racers in the entire country and was great for our business. There is no doubt he could have raced in NASCAR, he just never cared for their politics.”

Also a major part of this event is Bangor, Wisconsin based Wehrs Machine & Racing Products. Beginning as a kid with a dream, Chad Wehrs and his team have pushed to the fore front of the racing industry with innovation, quality parts and service.

“It's awesome that everyone involved is doing a race for one of my childhood heroes Larry Phillips,” commented Wehrs. “We are excited to be part of the race!”

The Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels wants to thank the above mentioned companies for their support and dedication of this event, which is shaping up to be one of the largest in the country for Modified racing. The race will pay $7575 to win and $575 to start. There is also an additional $7575 in lap leader money up for grabs too.

“The response since we made the announcement has been unlike any event I've previously worked on,” said Heartland Modified Tour partner Trenton Berry. “Look at these companies and people we have supporting this race, you couldn't put together more of a powerhouse combination! I am so appreciative of the trust they have in us to deliver a quality product. What a way to honor and remember LP! Terry Phillips and Monett Motor Speedway have also been so helpful. The 18th of August cannot get here fast enough!”

The Larry Phillips Memorial will be carried live, exclusively on RacinDirt for those unable to be at the track.

USRA Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels photos are available for viewing and purchase from our Official Series Photographer, Todd Boyd. You can view his work by clicking here. You can also follow his racing adventures on social media by clicking here.

The Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to thank their 2024 season long partners.

Gold Partners - ARMI Contractors, Day Motorsports, Hochatown Saloon, Kenny's Tile, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, S&S Fishing and Rental, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Milburn Property LLC, One4 Motorsports, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning

Bronze Partners - Charlie Williams Painting, Fowler Locomotive Sales and Leasing, Lassiter Construction, Photos by Boyd, Transmissions Unlimited, Victory Vault

2024 HMT Point Fund

1. $7,500

2. $4,500

3. $3,500

4. $3,000

5. $2,500

6. $2,400

7. $2,300

8. $2,200

9. $2,100

10. $2,000

*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*