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Midstate Machine Championship Engines Return for 44th IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 23, 2026) — One of the most anticipated traditions of America’s Racin’ Vacation returns this September as Midstate Machine will once again provide four brand-new championship engines for the winners of Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified, Sunoco IMCA Stock Car, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock features at the 44th Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Built by Midstate Machine of Des Moines, Iowa, the engines are assembled using donated components from many of the racing industry’s premier manufacturers and will be presented to each of the four champions following Championship Saturday on Sept. 12 at Boone Speedway. The presentation of the new engines allows another unique Super Nationals tradition to continue. The race-winning engines from each of the four champions’ cars will be removed and auctioned following the conclusion of Saturday night’s racing in the NAPA Auto Parts Fan Zone. The auction is open to drivers, crew members and race fans, giving attendees the opportunity to own a genuine piece of Super [Read More]

Gregory Scores First Career Sprint Car Victory at Huset’s

By Inside Line Promotions BRANDON, S.D. (July 19, 2026) — Gavin Gregory broke through for the biggest win of his young career Sunday night, leading every lap of the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature at Huset’s Speedway to earn his first career sprint car victory. The Luverne, Minnesota, driver was in command throughout the 20-lap main event, building an advantage of more than five seconds before crossing the finish line with a 3.755-second margin of victory. Lee Goos Jr. put together the night’s biggest charge, advancing from 13th to finish second to earn hard charger honors. Mason Slendy completed the podium in third, while Jared Jansen finished fourth. Aydin Lloyd also made an impressive drive through the field, advancing from 12th to round out the top five. Gregory also enjoyed a strong preliminary program by winning one of the evening’s three heat races. Jay Masur and Jansen captured the remaining heat race victories.

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Sachau Charges from 16th to SportMod Victory on Salute to Veterans Tour Opener

By Jane Burd SPENCER, Iowa (July 22, 2026) — Jake Sachau put together the drive of the night Wednesday at Clay County Fair Speedway, charging from 16th on the starting grid to win the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature on opening night of the Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies and Parts. Alec Fett appeared poised to score the victory after leading most of the feature, while Blake Andrews was credited with two laps led during a spirited battle at the front. Sachau steadily worked his way through the field before taking command late to collect his 11th victory of the season on his birthday, his first at Clay County Fair Speedway this year and his second career Salute to Veterans Tour triumph after winning last year’s Boone event. Fett settled for second after his strong outing. Jared Boumeester finished third, Andrews crossed the stripe fourth, and Connor Vande Weerd completed the top five. Sachau earned hard charger honors by advancing 15 positions. Czarneski Leads Every Lap in Modified Feature Cole Czarneski of [Read More]

Leaper Earns First Career MASS Victory at Middleford

By Pete Wortman MIDDLEFORD, Del. (July 17, 2026) — Dan Leaper of Douglassville, Pa., captured his first career DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series presented by Capitol Renegade victory Friday night during the series’ inaugural visit to Middleford Speedway. Leaper took advantage of selecting the pole position in the Tanner Bros. Dairy Store redraw and led all 25 laps of the $1,000-to-win feature sponsored by Betts Garage Towing and Hauling. Leaper shared the Capitol Custom Trailers front row with Robbie Stillwaggon, who had edged him in the opening heat race. Determined to change the outcome, Leaper wasted no time taking command at the drop of the green while Stillwaggon settled into second. Behind the leaders, the racing was intense throughout the field as the quarter-mile oval produced side-by-side battles and frequent position changes. Championship contenders Tim Iulg and Troy Betts both lost ground in the opening laps before beginning their climb back toward the front. Rick Lafferty worked his way past Stillwaggon just before halfway and began reeling in Leaper as the leader encountered lapped [Read More]

$10,000-To-Win Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout Returns to Southern Oregon Speedway on Aug. 14-15

By Ben Deatherage WHITE CITY, Ore. (July 23, 2026) — The second annual Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout brings the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds back to Southern Oregon Speedway Aug. 14-15 for a $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start spectacular presented by Best Homes Storage. The two-day event carries a $250 entry fee and honors the memory of R. Charles Snyder, Bruce Rayburn and the many other late legends who helped shape the history of racing at Southern Oregon Speedway. The Legends of Dirt Modified Shootout debuted in 2025, when Ethan Braaksma collected the inaugural $10,000 victory. This year’s winner will also receive a custom Legends of Dirt guitar, continuing one of the event’s most distinctive victory lane traditions. A test and tune opens the weekend Thursday, Aug. 13. The track will be reserved from 6-8 p.m. for Legends of Dirt competitors. Open practice for any other divisions follows from 8-10 p.m., with teams participating only in the open session being asked not to arrive before 7 p.m. Modified qualifying begins Friday, Aug. 14. Drivers will draw a pill at the [Read More]

MPI Named Presenting Sponsor of Boone Bound Promotion for 44th IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (July 22, 2026) — Are you Boone Bound for the 44th annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s? Drivers can once again let the IMCA Racing Nation know they’re headed to Boone by participating in the annual Boone Bound promotion, now presented by Max Papis Innovations (MPI). Drivers who have pre-registered for the Sept. 5-12 Super Nationals at Boone Speedway are invited to email a high-quality, on-track photo of their race car to boonebound@imca.com. Be sure to include your name, hometown, division and the photographer’s name. Photos will be posted in the order they are received on the official IMCA Facebook page, giving fans a chance to follow the ever-growing list of competitors making the trip to Boone for IMCA’s biggest event of the year. The Boone Bound promotion has become a popular tradition leading up to Super Nationals, giving competitors an opportunity to showcase their race cars while building excitement for America’s Racin’ Vacation and the biggest event on the IMCA calendar. As a reminder, drivers should submit clear, [Read More]

Berry Captures Third Dakota Tour Crown as Carter Earns First Stock Car Championship

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 21, 2026) — The 2026 Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric concluded after five completed nights of racing, with 78 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and 59 Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars competing during the week. Although rain prevented the Williston Basin Speedway features from being contested, the tour still delivered outstanding competition across North Dakota and Saskatchewan. In the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified division, Tom Berry Jr. of Marshalltown, Iowa emerged as the champion, earning his third career Dakota Tour title after previous championships in 2019 and 2022. Driving the Mike Wedelstadt-owned No. 11X, Berry dominated the week with victories at Nodak Speedway, Estevan Motor Speedway and both Dacotah Speedway programs before finishing second in the Jamestown Speedway finale. The four victories increased his career Dakota Tour win total to 14. Denmark, Wisconsin’s Cole Czarneski finished second in the Modified standings. Czarneski put together an impressive week with runner-up finishes at Nodak Speedway and the first Dacotah Speedway program, a fifth at Estevan Motor Speedway, a fourth in the [Read More]

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Mills Survives Wild Modified Feature at Boone

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (July 18, 2026) — The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature on Saturday night at Boone Speedway was shaping up to be a showdown between Jesse Patterson and Jeremy Mills before the race took a dramatic turn. Patterson led the opening 11 laps until contact while battling for the lead left his car too damaged to continue. A multi-car incident eliminated nearly half the field and set up the race’s final stretch. Clear Lake’s Jeremy Mills, who started fifth, inherited the lead and held off Jake McBirnie to score his eighth victory of the season. Seven of those wins have come in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, including three at Boone Speedway. McBirnie finished second after starting eighth, while Todd Shute produced one of the night’s strongest charges, advancing 12 positions from 15th to third. Brian Mahlstedt crossed the stripe fourth ahead of Cory Sauerman, who climbed from 11th. Meinecke Scores First Stock Car Win of Season Matthew Meinecke of Jamaica chased the checkered flag all 20 laps of the Sunoco [Read More]

Bakersfield Summer Spectacular Set for Saturday Night

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (July 22, 2026) — Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway returns to action on the dirt this Saturday night with the Summer Spectacular, featuring Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars competing under Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing sanction on the one-third-mile oval. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Drivers making their first start of the 2026 season will receive one complimentary pit pass. Fans can save $2 by purchasing tickets in advance through the speedway’s website. General admission is $18 online or $20 at the gate. Admission for children ages 6-12 is $10 in advance or $12 at the gate, while children ages 5 and under are admitted free. Parking is free. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds will battle in a 25-lap feature paying $750 to win. Rookie Tyler Bannister enters the night atop the standings with three feature victories and top-five finishes in all eight starts this season. Gavyn [Read More]

Tocci Rallies from Sixth to Win Hall of Fame Night Feature

By Jason Laird GREAT FALLS, Mont. (July 18, 2026) — Jordan Tocci raced from sixth to the front to score the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during Electric City Racing Hall of Fame Night at Electric City Speedway. The Three Forks driver steadily worked his way through the field before taking command and driving to his first victory of the season at the historic 3/8-mile oval. The win was also his fourth of 2026 in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region. Points leader Ty Clemens put together an impressive charge of his own, advancing from ninth to finish second. Cory Craver, who started alongside the pole sitter, completed the podium in third. Kolby Hannah recorded one of the night’s strongest drives, moving from 11th to fourth, while Tyler Leach rounded out the top five. John Price and Craver earned heat race victories earlier in the evening. Matye Storms from 10th to Keep Perfect Season Alive Matye delivered one of the night’s biggest charges, racing from 10th to victory in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature. The [Read More]