Ryan Clark

Moore Charges to Grays Harbor Fair Victory

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Craig Moore used the low groove to complete a late charge and capture Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the Grays Harbor County Fair race at Grays Harbor Raceway. Zach Dalrymple led the opening 14 laps before Brenton Schnitzer used the high side to take over the top spot on lap 15. Schnitzer’s time out front was brief, however, as Moore drove underneath him on lap 17 and raced away to the checkered flag. The victory was Moore’s second of the season in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, with both coming at the 3/8-mile Grays Harbor Raceway. Schnitzer finished second, John Gaynor crossed the stripe third, Jason Tole was fourth, and Zane Miner completed the top five. Moore earned hard charger honors after advancing through the field. Miner and Dalrymple won the evening’s heat races. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $25.99/month. And don’t [Read More]

Shute Survives Three-Wide Fight at The Bullring

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2026) — Todd Shute survived a thrilling late three-wide battle to capture Sunday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Benton County Speedway during the Mike Benson and Scott Beauregard Memorial. Shute raced to the front early before Drew Janssen closed the gap as the laps wound down. Following a restart, Jacob Snyder joined the fight, making it a three-car battle for the lead. Shute held his line and edged back ahead before pulling away over the final laps to score the victory. The Norwalk driver earned his 12th Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season and his first at Benton County Speedway in 2026. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, but Shute was already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Janssen finished second, Snyder crossed the stripe third, Troy Cordes was fourth, and Jesse Belez charged from 13th to fifth to earn hard charger honors. Kyle [Read More]

Belcher Sweeps Weekend with Woodhull Victory

By Michael Benjamin WOODHULL, N.Y. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Tyler Belcher completed a weekend sweep by winning Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Woodhull Raceway, one night after capturing the KC Cole Memorial at Penn Can Speedway. Belcher won the first heat race while Jay McConnell claimed the second. Charlie Fulton and Dalton Maynard brought the field to the green for the 20-lap feature, but Belcher quickly worked forward from his fourth starting spot. Once out front, the Laceyville, Pennsylvania, driver steadily pulled away from the field to secure the victory. The win was Belcher’s fourth of the season in the Close Racing Supply Eastern Region. Dalton Maynard finished second, Jay McConnell completed the podium in third, Jakub Ingham was fourth, and Fulton rounded out the top five after starting on the pole. Belcher’s victory completed a perfect weekend after his Friday night triumph in the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series at Penn Can Speedway.

Hobby Stock

Sidles Scores First Hobby Stock Victory in Marilyn Wickman Memorial at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Tim Sidles raced to his first Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock victory of the season Thursday night, winning the Marilyn Wickman Memorial feature at Kossuth County Speedway. Wickman, who passed away last summer, was a regular in the grandstands in Algona throughout the years watching her sons and grandsons race as five different members of the Wickman clan competed on Thursday evening. The Emmetsburg driver, Sidles, jumped into the lead from the outside front row and paced the 20-car field through a pair of early cautions before surviving a red flag with two laps remaining when Wyatt Johnson rolled along the frontstretch. Sidles was never challenged over the closing laps to secure the victory. The win was Sidles’ first of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Brandon Nielsen charged from 20th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, Doug Wickman was third, Jay Sidles finished fourth, and Grant Haugland rounded out the top five. Shryock Charges to Stock Car Victory Kelly Shryock worked his [Read More]

Richards Rallies to Eagle Raceway Stock Car Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Dillon Richards charged from ninth starting position to capture Saturday night’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Eagle Raceway. Terry Richards led the opening six laps before Mike Lineberry took over on lap seven. Dillon Richards steadily worked his way forward, taking second with seven laps remaining before slipping past Lineberry one lap later. A late caution erased his advantage, but Richards was flawless on the restart and drove away for the victory. The Beatrice driver earned his fifth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, including his third at Eagle Raceway. Mason Richards finished second, Kyle Vanover was third, Casey Woken crossed the stripe fourth, and Mike Lineberry completed the top five. Mason Richards earned hard charger honors after advancing from 18th to second. Harker Prevails in Modified Main Shawn Harker took advantage of late-race opportunities to score the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. Aaron Pella led the opening lap before Adam Wasserman took command on lap two. Cameron Thompson moved to the front [Read More]

Belcher Captures Fourth Annual KC Cole Memorial at Penn Can Speedway

By Michael Benjamin SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. (July 31, 2026) — Tyler Belcher regained the lead following a late restart and raced to victory in Friday night’s Fourth Annual KC Cole Memorial, earning the biggest win of the season for the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series at Penn Can Speedway. Keith Lamphere and Tyler Stoddard won the evening’s heat races, while Belcher claimed the Dash 4 Cash presented by the Cole Family. Belcher started from the pole for the Hunter Peterbilt-sponsored feature and led the opening 12 laps before Lamphere slipped past for the top spot on lap 13. A caution on lap 16 gave Belcher another opportunity, and he capitalized by reclaiming the lead on the restart before pulling away to score the prestigious memorial victory. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. Already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, Belcher recorded his second Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series victory of the season and [Read More]

Gallaher Scores First Stock Car Win of Season at Watsonville

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (July 31, 2026) — Rob Gallaher, promoter of Watsonville Speedway, led all 20 laps of Friday night’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, racing to his first victory of the 2026 season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. Gallaher blasted into the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back. Merced Speedway promoter Paul Stone steadily reeled in the leader over the closing laps but ran out of time, settling for second. Mike Villanueva finished third, Justin Villanueva crossed the stripe fourth, and Todd Gomez completed the top five. Marsh Holds Off Bannister in Modified Feature Former Watsonville Speedway champion Robert Marsh slipped past Todd Hermosillo after the opening lap and paced the final 24 circuits of the 25-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature despite persistent pressure from Tyler Bannister around the high side. The victory was Marsh’s second at Watsonville Speedway this season and his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region triumph of 2026. Bannister finished second, Jim Pettit II charged to the third, Bobby Hogge IV [Read More]

Brandies Claims $2,000 Stock Car Prize at Jackson County Fair

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — David Brandies drove from 11th starting position to capture the richest victory of the night Thursday, winning the $2,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature during the Jackson County Fair program at Maquoketa Speedway. The Wilton driver earned his sixth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with three of those wins coming at Maquoketa Speedway. Kyle Merkes finished second, Kodey Miles advanced 13 positions to finish third, Gage Neal climbed from 14th to fourth, and Cole Suckow completed the top five. Miles earned hard charger honors. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Brandies eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Vlies Tops Loaded SportMod Field A stacked 28-car Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod field featured multiple national and track champions, but Casco, Wisconsin’s Coy Vlies made the long tow worthwhile by racing from third to victory. The triumph was Vlies’ 15th of the [Read More]

Wood Wins $1,000 Stock Car Thriller at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Nathan Wood outdueled Dustin Griffiths in a thrilling 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature Thursday night at CJ Speedway, earning the $1,000 top prize during the annual Louisa County Fair program. The pair traded slide jobs and swapped the lead numerous times before Wood found momentum against the extreme high groove in the closing laps to secure the victory. The Sigourney driver recorded his ninth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with eight of those wins coming at CJ Speedway. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Wood eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Griffiths settled for second after the memorable duel, Jordan Miles finished third, Adam Bell crossed the stripe fourth, and Jason See charged from 18th to complete the top five while earning hard charger honors. Herrera Impresses in Deep SportMod Field A talented field of 19 Karl Kustoms [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 30, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 984; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 973; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 967; 4. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 954; 5. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 952; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 941; 7. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 932; 8. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 927; 9. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 924; 10. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 920; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, and Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, both 914; 13. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 908; 14. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 897; 15. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 889; 16. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 885; 17. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 881; 18. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 864; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 862; 20. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 859. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 969; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 959; 5. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 958; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 948; 7. Jordan [Read More]