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Events

$2,000-To-Win Banks Modified Nationals Returns to Sunset Speedway Park Aug. 8

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Some of the Pacific Northwest’s top Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified drivers will converge on Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, for the fifth annual Whisler Construction Banks Modified Nationals. The one-night special on the quarter-mile oval pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start, with an 18-car field competing for a purse exceeding $6,000. The event also serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational. The feature winner will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Sixteen drivers will earn starting positions through the evening’s preliminary competition. One sponsor provisional and one promoter provisional will complete the 18-car starting field. The feature pays $1,000 for second, $500 for third, $400 for fourth, and $300 for fifth. Drivers finishing sixth through 10th will receive $250, while positions 11 through 18 each pay $200. Additional contingency prizes include a $100 Longest [Read More]

Events

August Specials Bring Big Purses and All-Star Qualifiers to Maquoketa Speedway

By Ben Deatherage MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2026) — Two major August specials are on tap at Maquoketa Speedway, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night on Aug. 15 and a two-night special on Aug. 21-22 offering increased purses and All-Star qualifying opportunities. The action begins Saturday, Aug. 15, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $1,000 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks and Legends compete for $500 to win. Sunoco IMCA Late Models round out the program with Sunoco Bonus Bucks on the line. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Iowa State, and track points will be awarded. Modifieds will also compete for Razor Chassis North Central Region points, Stock Cars for EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points, and Hobby Stocks for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. Standard weekly draw/invert procedures will be used. The following weekend, Maquoketa Speedway hosts a two-night special on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Friday’s program features $1,000-to-win Modifieds and Stock Cars, [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Abelson Scores First Win of Season at Park Jefferson

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON, S.D. (July 31, 2026) — Chris Abelson took advantage of a mid-race break to collect his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season Friday night in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Park Jefferson Speedway. Jesse Patterson led the opening laps before Jimmy Cole charged around the outside to take command. Cole appeared headed for victory until he jumped the cushion exiting turn two midway through the 20-lap main event, bringing out the caution. That handed the lead to Abelson, who had worked his way forward from eighth on the starting grid. The Sioux City, Iowa, driver took full advantage, driving away over the closing laps for the win. Duke Erickson advanced from 10th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, while Greg Taylor climbed from 11th to third. Patterson held on for fourth, and R.J. Merchant completed the top five. Cole and Abelson won the heat races. Ward Earns Second Stock Car Victory of ‘26 Jason Ward raced to his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region [Read More]