Feature Stories

By Nick Robbins PAIGE, Texas (July 25, 2026) — The Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series presented by On Demand Shirts returned to Cotton Bowl Speedway, where 19 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds signed in for the 20-lap main event. A hard-fought battle for the lead triggered the race’s biggest incident, and it was the driver who started sixth who was left standing at the end. DIY Equipment Sales and Rental Heat One was won by Cody Leonard, Sundowner Performance Diesel Heat Two went to Johnny Torres, and 3-D Landscaping and Irrigation Heat Three was captured by Cody Tidwell. Torres carried his heat win into the feature and jumped to the point from the inside of the front row, with Leonard alongside him and Tidwell in tow. The first caution flew on lap three for a tangle involving John Owens, Wyatt Bruce, and Brandon Sanderson, and the field slowed again on lap eight when Talon Minten got out of shape. Both incidents allowed the field to bunch back up behind Torres. The night’s turning point came on lap [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — Three Sunoco IMCA Late Model competitors collected Sunoco Bonus Bucks awards during a busy month of July, while additional contingency prizes were awarded at sanctioned events across Nebraska. The scheduled July 18 Sunoco Bonus Bucks event at 34 Raceway was postponed because of inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Aug. 1. The program resumed July 23 at US 30 Speedway, where Zach Zeitner of Bellevue, Nebraska, raced to the feature victory. Having already claimed a Sunoco Bonus Bucks award earlier this season, the Bonus Bucks certificate rolled to runner-up Tyler Iverson of Albion. Drew Baker charged from 16th to third, while Andy Eickhoff finished fourth and Jody Krug rounded out the top five. Zeitner received the Wehrs Machine & Racing Products award, Eickhoff earned the Brinn Transmission certificate, Baker collected the Kevko Racing Oil Pan and Justice Brothers Hard Charger awards, Jody Krug claimed the Stakt Products quarter panel award, and Jordan Krug earned the PEM Racing gear set certificate as the 10th-place finisher. One night [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — Late June and July competition added 16 new drivers to the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car eligibility list for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, while already eligible drivers continued to add to their qualifying win totals. Summer racing reached full stride with touring series, marquee specials, and weekly programs producing qualifying events throughout the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern and Southern regions. Drivers become eligible by winning Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning the opportunity to qualify for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. Drivers winning qualifying events paying $5,000 or more receive automatic starting positions in the invitational. Already eligible drivers continued to add to their qualifying win totals throughout late June and July. Braden Richards earned another qualifier during the June 29 Midwest Madness Tour event at Clay County Fair Speedway, while Curt Lund followed with a Midwest Madness Tour victory [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — The Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational eligibility list continued to grow throughout July as several drivers secured their first qualifying victories of the season. Already-eligible competitors also remained busy, collecting additional qualifying wins at major specials, touring events, and weekly races across all five IMCA Modified regions. Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning a place on the eligibility list 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 at Boone Speedway. Already eligible drivers continued to add to their qualifying totals throughout late June and July. Tom Berry Jr. collected four victories during the Dakota Classic Modified Tour, winning July 5 at Nodak Speedway, July 6 at Estevan Motor Speedway, and July 8-9 at Dacotah Speedway to increase his season total to six. Cole Czarneski added victories during the tour at Jamestown Speedway on July 10 and with the Salute To Veterans Tour at [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage EAGLE, Neb. (July 27, 2026) — The 14th annual RaceSaver Nationals returns to Eagle Raceway over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6, and it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable edition. With a total purse exceeding $150,000, the weekend culminates in Sunday’s RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car championship feature, paying $14,000 to win and $1,700 to start. A dramatic 27-car, three-wide grid will once again launch into battle for one of grassroots racing’s most prestigious prizes. RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitors from across the country will converge on Eagle Raceway for four days of competition and entertainment. The weekend begins Thursday with an open practice session, pre-tech inspection, and RaceJugs Race of Champions qualifying. Also on Thursday’s schedule is the completion of the postponed 2025 RaceSaver Nationals championship feature following practice. After the on-track action, fans and teams can kick off the weekend with a DJ, karaoke contest, and the opening night of the Melon Bar. Friday and Saturday feature complete RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car qualifying programs, with the top nine finishers from each night’s [Read More]