By Greg Soukup
EAGLE, Neb. (Apr. 17, 2026) — Grabouski Dominates Icebreaker Modified Main at Eagle
The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Modifieds capped opening night of the 2026 Icebreaker Challenge at Eagle Raceway on Apr. 17 with a $1,500-to-win main event. Josh Most led early, followed by Brandon Verbeek, Chevy Hadan, and Jordan Grabouski. Grabouski moved into second on lap two while Drew Janssen worked his way to third shortly after.
The race’s turning point came on lap five when Most jumped the cushion in turns one and two, nearly flipping and surrendering the lead. On the restart, Grabouski took control as battles continued behind him, with Janssen, Cody Laney, and Izac Mallicoat all moving forward through traffic.
From there, Grabouski pulled away to a straightaway victory. Janssen finished second, followed by Laney, Mallicoat, and Dustin Andersen. It was Grabouski’s third win of the season and his second in the Jet Racing Central Region in 2026. The race was a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, and the Beatrice driver is already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify, following wins at Beatrice Speedway during the Spring Nationals and at I-37 Speedway during the Texas Showdown.
Vanover Charges to Stock Car Victory
The $1,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature saw Lance Borgman lead early before Kyle Vanover took over on lap two. Jordan Grabouski briefly worked into contention before spinning following contact, while Dillon Richards and Casey Woken advanced into the top positions.
Vanover remained steady through multiple restarts to secure the win, followed by Dillon Richards, Woken, Adam Vrbka, and Terry Richards. Vanover, out of Beatrice, started fourth and earned his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season after also winning the final night of the Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway. The race was a qualifier for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, and he is already eligible to attempt to qualify.
Peterson Leads Wire-to-Wire in SportMods
Devyn Peterson led from the outset in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature, with early cautions slowing the pace. Cole Wayman and Brayton Carter traded second place throughout the middle portion of the race while Caleb Woodard worked into contention late.
A late restart did not change the outcome, as Peterson, from Milford, stayed out front to earn his first win of the 2026 season. Wayman finished second, followed by Woodard, Carter, and Willy Kirk.
Brunssen Storms Late for Hobby Stock Win
Dave Carter led early in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature before Ryan Roschewski took control on lap eight. Kaylb Brunssen steadily worked forward from fifth, moving into second in the closing laps as the leaders approached traffic.
On the final lap, Brunssen capitalized when Roschewski drifted high, taking the lead and the win. Neil Pella followed him through for second, with Roschewski, Dillon Thompson, and Terry Richards completing the top five. Brunssen, from Le Mars, Iowa, earned his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of the season.
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