By Ben Deatherage
VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 30, 2026) — More drivers were added to the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car eligibility list for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational following April competition, with additional wins by drivers already eligible strengthening an already deep field.
Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning the opportunity to attempt to qualify for the invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. Winners of events paying $5,000 or more are guaranteed starting positions in the invitational.
Jordan Grabouski earned eligibility with his April 18 victory in the Icebreaker Challenge finale at Eagle Raceway, a qualifier held in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region.
Kyle Vanover, who was already on the eligibility list following his Spring Nationals win at Beatrice Speedway in March, added another qualifier qin with his April 17 Icebreaker opening night triumph at Eagle. Dillon Solum earned eligibility with his April 29 victory at Stuart Speedway during the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel.
In the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region, Paul Stone secured his spot on the eligibility list with a win on April 17 at Watsonville Speedway. Cody Smith added his name to the list by winning the Baby Blue Harcrow Memorial on April 24 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway.
A full slate of May qualifiers is on tap across both regions.
In the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region, Oklahoma’s Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore opens the month on May 2 before returning May 21 to kick off the All Star Shootout. The Shootout continues in Texas with Grayson County Speedway in Bells on May 22, Kennedale Speedway Park on May 23, and concludes May 24 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway in Waco.
For the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, Kansas leads the way with Salt City Racing in Hutchinson hosting multiple qualifiers on May 8, May 22, and May 29. Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway in Eagle headlines the High Bank Heist on May 15. Wisconsin hosts events with Outagamie Speedway in Seymour on May 22 and Shawano Speedway in Shawano on May 23, while 141 Speedway in Francis Creek hosts the Nathan Bouche Memorial on May 23.
Events must pay a minimum of $1,000 to win and be submitted to IMCA to be recognized as official qualifiers. Tracks or promoters who believe an event has been omitted can contact the IMCA Home Office at raceimca@imca.com.
Current eligible drivers are listed below alphabetically by last name, with total qualifier wins in parentheses:
Jeffrey Abbey (1)*
September 27 at Batesville Motor Speedway during the Mid-America Stock Car Championship
Travis Barker (1)
September 27 at Park Jefferson Speedway during Iron Cup Final Night
Cole Farmer (1)
February 27 at Deep South Speedway during IMCA TV Clash On The Coast
Tommy Fain (1)
December 13 at South Texas Race Ranch during the Sparkling City Classic Final Night
Jordan Grabouski (1)
April 18 at Eagle Raceway during Icebreaker Challenge Final Night
Payce Herrera (1)
September 27 at Desert Thunder Raceway during the Castle County Clash
Curt Lund (3)
January 18 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals Prelude
January 21 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
February 28 at Deep South Speedway during IMCA TV Clash On The Coast
Dallon Murty (1)
October 25 at Marshalltown Speedway during the Harvest Hustle
Tyler Pagel (1)
September 20 at Sunset Speedway
Rod Snellenberger (1)
February 23 at Blackwater Speedway during IMCA TV Clash On The Coast
Jesse Sobbing (1)
March 13 at Beatrice Speedway during Spring Nationals First Night
Cody Smith (1)
April 24 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway during the Baby Blue Harcrow Memorial
Dillon Solum (1)
April 29 at Stuart Speedway during the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel
Cameron Starry (9)
December 11 at South Texas Race Ranch during the Sparkling City Classic First Night
December 12 at South Texas Race Ranch during the Sparkling City Classic Second Night
January 22 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
January 23 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
January 28 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
January 29 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
January 31 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
February 20 at Abilene Speedway during Ice Breaker
February 21 at Abilene Speedway during Ice Breaker
Paul Stone (1)
April 17 at Watsonville Speedway
Shawn Strand (1)
September 27 at Dacotah Speedway during Oktoberfest
Peyton Taylor (1)
March 28 at Batesville Motor Speedway during the Arkansas Spring Nationals
Kyle Vanover (2)
March 14 at Beatrice Speedway during Spring Nationals Final Night
April 17 at Eagle Raceway during Icebreaker First Night
Mike Vandermark Jr. (1)
February 24 at Blackwater Speedway during IMCA TV Clash On The Coast
Shelby Williams (5)
January 8 at I-37 Speedway during Texas Showdown Second Night
January 9 at I-37 Speedway during Texas Showdown Third Night
January 10 at I-37 Speedway during Texas Showdown Final Night
January 24 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
January 30 at Central Arizona Raceway during IMCA TV Winter Nationals
Collen Winebarger (1)
September 13 at Willamette Speedway
Elijah Zevenbergen (1)
September 26 at Park Jefferson Speedway during Iron Cup First Night
* Denotes driver is an automatic qualifier after winning a $5,000 or more to win event
