February 10, 2026

Clem Dominates Sugar Bowl Finale for $3,000 Payday

Riley Clem celebrates in victory lane after capturing the $3,000-to-win Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lite feature on the final night of the 2026 Sugar Bowl at Hendry County Motorsports Park on Feb. 7. (Photo by Jimmy May)

By Justin Newman

CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2026) — The Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites took to the track Saturday night at Hendry County Motorsports Park as part of the 7th Annual Sugar Bowl, contesting a scheduled 25-lap feature that marked the second round of the Florida Winter Nationals. The event paid $3,000 to the winner and resulted in Clem’s first career Sugar Bowl triumph.

Making the long trip from Bakersfield, California, Riley Clem turned in the most complete performance of the evening, sweeping the night with a strong charge from fifth to the front and carrying that momentum into the main event. He grabbed the lead on the initial start and kept all challengers at bay through multiple restarts, leading every lap en route to the victory — his second win of the 2026 season.

Carson Hubbard of Ohio finished second, while Delaware’s Ryan McKinney rounded out the podium after advancing from the 16th starting position. Brayden Benson finished fourth, followed by Drew Hannay in fifth.

Quebec’s Jean-Francois LeBlanc earned hard charger honors, advancing from 25th to seventh.

The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Done Right TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. And don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone Docuseries, streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

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