STARS tour to join CARS Midwest Super Tour on Oct. 10 as series announces increased $80,500 minimum purse for 2027
Woodville, Wis. — The CARS STARS Super Tour has officially confirmed that one of the previously announced TBA dates on its 2027 national schedule will be filled by the historic Oktoberfest 200 on Sunday, Oct. 10, at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.
The event will feature a combination race with the CARS Midwest Super Tour, bringing together some of the nation’s top Super Late Model competitors for one of the most prestigious weekends in short-track racing.
The announcement further strengthens the 2027 CARS STARS Super Tour schedule and reinforces the organization’s commitment to bringing premier Super Late Model competition to some of the most recognized racing events and facilities in the country.
Under the ownership leadership of Kevin Harvick, Marty Melo and Tim Huddleston, the CARS racing organization is entering a new era of growth, with an increased emphasis on national competition, regional series integration and enhanced opportunities for competitors, race teams and fans.
As part of that commitment, the CARS STARS Super Tour will feature a substantially increased purse structure in 2027. All STARS tour events will carry a minimum $80,500 purse, paying $15,000 to win and $2,000 to start, with select events offering even larger payouts.
The STARS Platinum Program for full-time teams will also remain in place for 2027. Eligible Platinum teams will receive an additional $1,500 in starting money, bringing their minimum payout to $3,500 to start at each event.
The CARS Midwest Super Tour will also see a significant increase in its purse structure, with all 2027 events featuring a minimum $73,000 purse, paying $10,000 to win and $2,000 to start, with select events offering higher payouts.
The combination event at LaCrosse will provide an opportunity for national and Midwest competitors to compete on the same stage during one of short-track racing’s most celebrated traditions.
All 2027 CARS STARS Super Tour events will be broadcast on Track TV, providing fans nationwide with access to the action.
Additional details regarding the Oktoberfest 200, including the official race format, and weekend schedule, will be announced at a later date.
