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Mills Masters Eagle Modified Main as Memorial Weekend Crowd Salutes Heroes

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 24, 2026) — Before Sunday evening’s racing program began at Eagle Raceway, fans and teams gathered under the glow of light sticks for an emotional Memorial Day weekend tribute honoring both fallen service members and loved ones lost too soon. Names submitted through donations were read aloud following a moment of silence in one of the night’s most touching moments. Jeremy Mills then delivered a memorable performance of his own in the $2,000-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, racing from third to score his first Jet Racing Central Region victory of the season and his third overall win of 2026. The Memorial Madness finale was also a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, placing Mills on the eligibility list for the event to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Chad Reid led the opening lap before Mills charged to the front on lap two. Several cautions throughout the event repeatedly tightened the field, including incidents involving Zack Olivia, Clint Homan, Josh Most, [Read More]

Modified

Bannister Storms Through Field for Santa Maria Modified Score

By Stephanie Odom SANTA MARIA, Calif. (May 23, 2026) — Tyler Bannister charged from eighth starting position to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday at Santa Maria Speedway and score his fifth DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. Rob Sanders led the opening portion of the Modified main event while Bannister steadily worked his way through traffic. A caution on lap 17 tightened the field and opened the door for the Bakersfield driver, who took over the lead on the following circuit. Once out front, Bannister never looked back and raced away for his second Santa Maria Speedway triumph of 2026. Cole Szlauko finished second while Gavyn Manning advanced from 10th to third. Sanders held on for fourth while Markus Frazier rounded out the top five. King Holds Off Johnson for SportMod Victory Landon King led the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod field to green and quickly established himself as the driver to beat. The Pismo Beach 15-year-old maintained control throughout the feature while fending off repeated challenges from Bakersfield youngster [Read More]

Events

Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway Set for 40th Season Opener May 30

By Suzan Allen CORTEZ, Colo. (May 27, 2026) — The engines are ready to roar and the dirt is set to fly as Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway prepares to open another exciting season of dirt track racing on Saturday, May 30. Race fans from across the Four Corners region will gather at the legendary Colorado oval for a one-night-only event beginning at 6:00 p.m. This year’s opener carries added significance as Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway celebrates its 40th season of dirt track competition, marking four decades of thrilling side-by-side racing, community tradition, and unforgettable moments under the lights. A full night of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing action is scheduled featuring Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. The 2026 campaign will include eight IMCA-sanctioned races as drivers battle for season championships. “We are excited to get this season kicked off,” said promoter Joe Bellm. “There are a ton of great drivers in the area, and we are going to give them an [Read More]