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Leaper Earns First Career MASS Victory at Middleford

By Pete Wortman MIDDLEFORD, Del. (July 17, 2026) — Dan Leaper of Douglassville, Pa., captured his first career DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series presented by Capitol Renegade victory Friday night during the series’ inaugural visit to Middleford Speedway. Leaper took advantage of selecting the pole position in the Tanner Bros. Dairy Store redraw and led all 25 laps of the $1,000-to-win feature sponsored by Betts Garage Towing and Hauling. Leaper shared the Capitol Custom Trailers front row with Robbie Stillwaggon, who had edged him in the opening heat race. Determined to change the outcome, Leaper wasted no time taking command at the drop of the green while Stillwaggon settled into second. Behind the leaders, the racing was intense throughout the field as the quarter-mile oval produced side-by-side battles and frequent position changes. Championship contenders Tim Iulg and Troy Betts both lost ground in the opening laps before beginning their climb back toward the front. Rick Lafferty worked his way past Stillwaggon just before halfway and began reeling in Leaper as the leader encountered lapped [Read More]

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$10,000-To-Win Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout Returns to Southern Oregon Speedway on Aug. 14-15

By Ben Deatherage WHITE CITY, Ore. (July 23, 2026) — The second annual Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout brings the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds back to Southern Oregon Speedway Aug. 14-15 for a $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start spectacular presented by Best Homes Storage. The two-day event carries a $250 entry fee and honors the memory of R. Charles Snyder, Bruce Rayburn and the many other late legends who helped shape the history of racing at Southern Oregon Speedway. The Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout debuted in 2025, when Ethan Braaksma collected the inaugural $10,000 victory. This year’s winner will also receive a custom Legends of Dirt guitar, continuing one of the event’s most distinctive victory lane traditions. A test and tune opens the weekend Thursday, Aug. 13. The track will be reserved from 6-8 p.m. for Legends of Dirt competitors. Open practice for any other divisions follows from 8-10 p.m., with teams participating only in the open session being asked not to arrive before 7 p.m. Modified qualifying begins Friday, Aug. 14. Drivers will draw a pill at the [Read More]

2026 Super Nationals

MPI Named Presenting Sponsor of Boone Bound Promotion for 44th IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (July 22, 2026) — Are you Boone Bound for the 44th annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s? Drivers can once again let the IMCA Racing Nation know they’re headed to Boone by participating in the annual Boone Bound promotion, now presented by Max Papis Innovations (MPI). Drivers who have pre-registered for the Sept. 5-12 Super Nationals at Boone Speedway are invited to email a high-quality, on-track photo of their race car to boonebound@imca.com. Be sure to include your name, hometown, division and the photographer’s name. Photos will be posted in the order they are received on the official IMCA Facebook page, giving fans a chance to follow the ever-growing list of competitors making the trip to Boone for IMCA’s biggest event of the year. The Boone Bound promotion has become a popular tradition leading up to Super Nationals, giving competitors an opportunity to showcase their race cars while building excitement for America’s Racin’ Vacation and the biggest event on the IMCA calendar. As a reminder, drivers should submit clear, [Read More]