By Rowdy Briggs
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Apr. 4, 2026) — Marvin Mueller and Lukas Tellez set the tone early in Saturday’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, swapping the lead through the first 13 laps in a strong battle up front. Luke Silber then worked his way into contention and took over the top spot. Once out front, he pulled away to score his fourth straight win at Central Arizona Raceway and in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region. Justin Erickson finished second, followed by John Parmeley, Tellez, and Mueller.
Jesse Patterson led early in Friday’s feature with Austin Kuehl and Silber locked in a thrilling three-wide fight for the lead at times. The battle intensified in lapped traffic before contact sent Patterson into the wall, collecting Kuehl. When things sorted out, Silber inherited the lead and went on to the victory. Kuehl rallied back through the field for second ahead of Terry Belcher Jr., Mark Carrell, and Montana snowbird C.R. Eisenzimer.
Madrid Masters Saturday, Peterson Charges Friday in Hobby Stocks
The feature got off to a wild start in Saturday’s Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main as Mike Lizdas and Ty Warner made contact on the opening lap, sending Warner for a ride along the turn one and two wall. He was sore but okay, but his night ended there.
Tanner Benson led early before Anthony Madrid, driving a borrowed car, took over by lap three. More chaos followed as Lizdas later rolled in turn three. On the restart, Madrid pulled away and cruised to his second win of the season at Central Arizona Raceway and in the B&B Racing Chassis Southern Region, driving the Sergio Granillo ride. Steve Bitting Jr. finished second, followed by Joel Magee, Charles McDaniel III, and Benson.
Charles McDaniel III grabbed the early lead in Friday’s feature and paced the field until Joel Magee took command. As those two battled, sixth-starting Joe Peterson made his move, getting around both and leading the final 12 laps.
Peterson went on to earn his second win of 2026 at Central Arizona Raceway and in the Southern Region. Bitting Jr. was a close second, followed by Ty Warner, Magee, and McDaniel III.
Partain Returns to Victory Lane in Stock Cars
Speedy Madrid led the opening laps in Saturday’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature before Bo Partain, making his first start since Winter Nationals, took over on lap four. From there, Partain checked out and won by more than four seconds.
He picked up his first EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region win of the season ahead of Minnesota snowbird Kaden Woodie, Mitchell Ferguson, Clay Erickson, and Anthony Smith.
Meile Capitalizes for First Win in Sport Mods
Jerry Elliott led early in Saturday’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature before a frightening crash in turn two sent him into multiple rolls. Elliott was okay, but his car was too damaged to continue.
James Meile took over on the restart and went on to score his first win of the year. Bubba Stafford Jr. finished second, followed by Tyler Johnson, Ty Weidner, and J.C. Parmeley.
Rice Rallies Late for First Career Sport Compact Win
Steve Carter appeared to have Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature on Friday night well in hand after building a three-second lead, but Jalen Rice kept digging. Rice reeled him in and made it a race in the closing laps.
Contact coming to the white flag only added to the drama, but Rice stayed after it and surged ahead to capture his first career victory. Carter finished second, followed by Savannah Rice and Joey Palomarez.
Hinsley Hooks Up for Second Mod Lite Victory
Collin Bender led the early laps in Saturday’s Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lite feature until Shane Hinsley took over on lap three. Hinsley quickly established control and pulled away from the field.
He went on to win by six seconds, marking his second victory of the season, both coming at Central Arizona Raceway. Michael Phay was second, followed by Chris Vernon, Chris Lomasney, and Braeden Ward.
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