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Brent Koch Memorial Headlines Military Night June 14 at Redwood Speedway

By Ben Deatherage REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (May 29, 2026) — Redwood Speedway, “The Big House” half-mile oval, will honor the memory of fallen Minnesota National Guardsman Brent Koch during Military Night on Sunday, June 14, with a special memorial race program featuring Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing competition. The evening will celebrate the life and sacrifice of Koch, a Morton native and member of the Minnesota Army National Guard who was killed while serving in Iraq in 2006. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his passing. “This year is 20 years since he’s passed,” said event organizer, three-time reigning Redwood Speedway Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified track champion, and former member of Koch’s pit crew, Dan Menk. “A friend of mine mentioned it was the 20-year anniversary, and I started thinking about putting on a memorial race. June 14 was already our Military Night, so I reached out to Rick and Velvet Dostal and ran the idea by them. They were onboard right away.” Friends of Brent will serve as the presenting sponsor of the memorial [Read More]

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May Captures Corn Belt Clash Mini-Series Title with Strong Memorial Day Weekend Run

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 2026) — Josh May put together a consistent and impressive Memorial Day weekend performance to claim the 2026 Corn Belt Clash mini-series championship for Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites, earning his second career series crown and first since the inaugural edition in 2021. The three-race swing visited Marshalltown Speedway, Boone Speedway, and Stuart Speedway, drawing an impressive 45 competitors from across the Midwest. Drivers battled not only for nightly honors but also for a $150 bonus awarded to the top 20 in the final standings. May opened the weekend with a statement performance on May 22 at Marshalltown Speedway. Starting 12th in the feature, he charged through the field to score the victory over Colby Oberembt. Joel Huggins advanced from eighth to finish third, while Jaxon Carr and Colin Anderson completed the top five. Randy Bryan, Garrett Barber, Bryan Zehm, and Oberembt each collected Weekend Performance $30 heat race bonuses. Tracen Glick earned the Stealth Racing Hard Charger Award after advancing 15 positions from 22nd to seventh. Hard Luck [Read More]

Barnhill Wins as Blackwater Speedway Beats the Rain

By Cortni Potopowicz BAKER, Fla. (May 23, 2026) — Despite rain showers wiping out racing programs across the region, Blackwater Speedway stayed determined to race Saturday night and delivered an exciting Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature won by Jason Barnhill. William Bartlett led the opening lap before Barnhill charged forward from his fifth starting spot and took command on lap two. Once out front, the Milton, Florida driver maintained control to score his second Close Racing Supply Eastern Region victory of the season at two different tracks while continuing to strengthen his standing among the top IMCA Modified competitors in Florida and Alabama. Clayton Redding made a strong first appearance at Blackwater Speedway, advancing from seventh to finish second for the Newton, Alabama racer. Jimmy Dunnaway, from Panama City, Florida, completed the podium in third. Bartlett held on for fourth while defending track champion Zach Howard rounded out the top five. Heat race victories earlier in the evening went to Howard and Barnhill.

May Qualifiers Expand B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational Eligibility List

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 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 May competition, while additional wins by already eligible drivers continued to strengthen an already deep field as tracks across the country settled into the 2026 season. 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. Already eligible drivers in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region continued to add to their totals in May, with Paul Stone capturing the Kris Mancebo Memorial at Thunderbowl Raceway on May 15. Drivers earning their first qualifying victories of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region included Braden Richards, who won April 28 at Independence Motor Speedway, Dillon Solum with his April 29 victory [Read More]

Busy May Schedule Produces New Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational Qualifiers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 2026) — May competition added more drivers to the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified eligibility list for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, while several already eligible drivers continued to build on their season win totals. With spring weather improving and tracks across the country opening their gates for the 2026 season, a busy May schedule produced qualifying events from coast to coast across all five IMCA Modified regions. 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. invitational. In the Jet Racing Central Region, Jordan Grabouski added another qualifying victory to his season total with a win on May 14 at Eagle Raceway during the High Bank Heist. Already eligible drivers in the Razor Chassis North Central Region continued to add to their totals in May. Cole Czarneski won May 9 at 141 Speedway, while Johnny Whitman scored another [Read More]

DeVries Charges High Side to Buena Vista Hobby Stock Victory

By Ryan Duggan ALTA, Iowa (May 27, 2026) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks produced the race of the night Wednesday at Buena Vista Raceway as Jay DeVries ripped the high side from sixth starting position to score his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of the season. Mark White and John Briggs started on the front row of the Hobby Stock feature with Briggs getting shuffled on a restart after five laps. Kurtis Bonneson inherited the lead while Justin Frederick worked his way into contention behind him. As Bonneson and Frederick battled fiercely for the top spot, DeVries found momentum around the cushion and surged to the lead on lap nine. The Spencer driver drove away from there while Bonneson held off Frederick for second. Frederick charged from 10th to third while Drew Barglof crossed the line fourth. Will Smith completed a strong 12th-to-fifth run. Masters Masters the Top Side for First Stock Car Victory David Smith jumped to the early lead in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature while Mike “Wahoo” Albertsen and [Read More]

Mills Masters Eagle Modified Main as Memorial Weekend Crowd Salutes Heroes

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 24, 2026) — Before Sunday evening’s racing program began at Eagle Raceway, fans and teams gathered under the glow of light sticks for an emotional Memorial Day weekend tribute honoring both fallen service members and loved ones lost too soon. Names submitted through donations were read aloud following a moment of silence in one of the night’s most touching moments. Jeremy Mills then delivered a memorable performance of his own in the $2,000-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, racing from third to score his first Jet Racing Central Region victory of the season and his third overall win of 2026. The Memorial Madness finale was also a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, placing Mills on the eligibility list for the event to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Chad Reid led the opening lap before Mills charged to the front on lap two. Several cautions throughout the event repeatedly tightened the field, including incidents involving Zack Olivia, Clint Homan, Josh Most, [Read More]

Bannister Storms Through Field for Santa Maria Modified Score

By Stephanie Odom SANTA MARIA, Calif. (May 23, 2026) — Tyler Bannister charged from eighth starting position to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday at Santa Maria Speedway and score his fifth DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. Rob Sanders led the opening portion of the Modified main event while Bannister steadily worked his way through traffic. A caution on lap 17 tightened the field and opened the door for the Bakersfield driver, who took over the lead on the following circuit. Once out front, Bannister never looked back and raced away for his second Santa Maria Speedway triumph of 2026. Cole Szlauko finished second while Gavyn Manning advanced from 10th to third. Sanders held on for fourth while Markus Frazier rounded out the top five. King Holds Off Johnson for SportMod Victory Landon King led the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod field to green and quickly established himself as the driver to beat. The Pismo Beach 15-year-old maintained control throughout the feature while fending off repeated challenges from Bakersfield youngster [Read More]

Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway Set for 40th Season Opener May 30

By Suzan Allen CORTEZ, Colo. (May 27, 2026) — The engines are ready to roar and the dirt is set to fly as Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway prepares to open another exciting season of dirt track racing on Saturday, May 30. Race fans from across the Four Corners region will gather at the legendary Colorado oval for a one-night-only event beginning at 6:00 p.m. This year’s opener carries added significance as Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway celebrates its 40th season of dirt track competition, marking four decades of thrilling side-by-side racing, community tradition, and unforgettable moments under the lights. A full night of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing action is scheduled featuring Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. The 2026 campaign will include eight IMCA-sanctioned races as drivers battle for season championships. “We are excited to get this season kicked off,” said promoter Joe Bellm. “There are a ton of great drivers in the area, and we are [Read More]

IMCA Summer Nationals Ready to Invade Independence for Big Money Racing

By Ben Deatherage INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 27, 2026) — The stage is set for one of the richest and most anticipated dirt track events of the summer as the IMCA Summer Nationals prepares to take over Independence Motor Speedway from May 31 through June 3 with more than $200,000 in purse money on the line. Co-promoted by Mike Van Genderen and Trent Chinn, alongside track promoter Dana Benning, the four-day showcase will feature five Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing divisions competing for massive payouts and marquee event prestige. Over the course of the week, competitors in Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will race for a combined $13,000 to win, while Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods compete for $8,000, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks for $5,500, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts for $2,750. “Over the last four years the racing has gotten so much better at Independence Motor Speedway and it’s time to bring some marquee racing events here,” said Benning. “A lot of drivers are publicly saying this is one of their favorite [Read More]