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Drueke Charges from 11th to Sprint Car Victory at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (July 11, 2026) — Tyler Drueke thrilled the Eagle Raceway crowd Saturday night, charging from the 11th starting position to win the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature after surviving a wild late-race crash and celebrating with a headfirst belly flop into the mud. Jay Russell led the opening laps before Drueke steadily worked his way toward the front. Following a spectacular four-car pileup on a restart with 10 laps remaining, Drueke restarted in contention and wasted little time taking command. He drove away from there to score the victory. The Eagle driver earned his second RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car victory of the season, with both wins coming at Eagle Raceway. Adam Gullion raced from 12th to second, Russell held on for third after leading the early laps, Jason Danley finished fourth, and Dylan Waxdahl completed the top five. Woken Rallies Late for First Stock Car Victory Casey Woken worked his way through the field before making the winning move in the closing laps of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. Dana [Read More]

Shryock Rallies Late to Win Hobo Hustle Stock Car Shootout at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (July 10, 2026) — Despite more than four inches of rain falling at Hancock County Speedway just two nights earlier, a tremendous effort by the track crew and fair board had the racing surface ready for Friday night’s Hobo Hustle Stock Car Shootout, sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions and J & K Mathas Farms. In the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Colby Fett made it three-wide on the opening laps to take the lead and quickly pulled away from the field. A caution just past the halfway point erased his advantage and brought Kelly Shryock into contention. Shryock applied heavy pressure once the race resumed before driving past Fett in the closing laps to score his third consecutive Britt Stock Car victory. Fett finished second ahead of Troy Swearingen, while Justin Ades turned in one of the night’s strongest drives by charging from 12th to fourth. Loren Pesicka Jr. completed the top five. The $1,000 feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier to be held during [Read More]

Johnson Charges to First Jackson Win of 2026

By Inside Line Promotions JACKSON, Minn. (July 9, 2026) — Matt Johnson powered to his first Jackson Motorplex victory of the season Thursday night, taking command on lap seven and pulling away to win the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature during Round 3 of the Heiman Fire Equipment Mayhem Summer Series. Johnson, of St. Peter, started second and quickly settled into contention behind early leader Hunter Hanson. After Hanson paced the opening six laps, Johnson made the winning move on lap seven and steadily built his advantage. When the checkered flag waved after 20 laps, Johnson held a commanding 2.889-second margin over Trevor Serbus, who charged from seventh to second. Andrew Sullivan completed the podium, while Hanson settled for fourth after leading the opening circuits. Lee Goos Jr. rounded out the top five. The victory was Johnson’s fifth RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car win of the 2026 season. His other four triumphs have all come at Arlington Raceway. Owen Carlson also turned in a notable drive, advancing from the 14th starting position to finish eighth. Brandon Bosma, [Read More]

Mass Masters Modified .38 Special at Black Hills

By Adam Thomsen RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 10, 2026) — Eric Mass put together another dominant performance Friday night, leading every lap of the $1,000-to-win IMCA .38 Special for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds at Black Hills Speedway to earn his eighth Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season. Mass, of Rapid City, started on the pole alongside Eddie Kirchoff and immediately established command of the 15-lap feature. Despite one caution slowing the event, Mass never relinquished the lead and cruised to the victory. All eight of his victories have come at Black Hills Speedway. The special event also served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. With the victory, Mass became eligible to attempt to qualify for the event. Kirchoff finished second, Brent Nielsen completed the podium in third, while Alan Farley and Brett Pudwill rounded out the top five. Jahnz Scores Black Hills Breakthrough in Hobby Stocks Austin Jahnz earned his first Black Hills Speedway victory in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby [Read More]

Tyler Dominates Sumter for First Carolina Sprint Tour Victory

By Evan McCrory SUMTER, S.C. (July 11, 2026) — Robert Tyler turned a front-row starting spot into a breakthrough victory Saturday night, leading all 25 laps to earn his first career Carolina Sprint Tour presented by GSR Chassis triumph at Sumter Speedway. After advancing into the redraw with a runner-up finish in his heat race, Tyler, of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, lined up alongside Jake McLain for the start of the feature. McLain found speed around the cushion on the opening lap, but Tyler powered ahead on the bottom groove entering turn three to secure the lead. Once out front, Tyler delivered a flawless drive. He expertly worked through lapped traffic while never allowing McLain or the rest of the field to mount a serious challenge. The victory continued a breakout summer for Tyler, who recently earned his first career Sprint Car win with the Virginia Sprint Series. McLain finished second, while George Loux completed the podium in third. Josh Shantz crossed the line fourth, and hometown driver Derrek Treece rounded out the top five.

Zogg Seals Cedar County Fair Thriller with Last-Lap Pass

By Jerry Mackey TIPTON, Iowa (July 9, 2026) — Chris Zogg made the winning move at exactly the right time, taking the lead down the backstretch on the final lap to capture a thrilling Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Thursday night during the Cedar County Fair at Cedar County Raceway. Mark Schulte controlled the majority of the main event, but the closing laps saw the front-runners tighten into a four-car battle for the lead. As the field took the white flag, three drivers remained in contention for the victory. Zogg, who started third, found an opening on the backstretch of the final circuit and surged into the lead before racing on to the checkered flag. The victory was the New Liberty racer’s third Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph of the 2026 season and his first at Cedar County Raceway this year. Jace Whitt, who charged forward from the 10th starting position, finished second, while Schulte settled for third after leading most of the distance. Austin Stamm crossed the stripe fourth, with Matt Werner completing the [Read More]

Czarneski Snaps Berry’s Streak with Win at Jamestown; Berry Claims Third Dakota Tour Crown

By Ben Deatherage JAMESTOWN, N.D. (July 10, 2026) — Cole Czarneski denied Tom Berry Jr. a perfect Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric, leading all 30 laps Friday night at Jamestown Speedway to earn his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified tour victory. While Berry settled for second after winning the previous four rounds, the Marshalltown, Iowa, driver wrapped up his third career Dakota Tour championship after another dominant week. The 2024 Wisconsin State champion from Denmark, Wisconsin, jumped to the lead at the drop of the green and immediately established himself as the driver to beat. A caution on lap six erased his early advantage, but Czarneski quickly rebuilt his lead after the restart. Berry, the two-time Dakota Tour champion and 2020 IMCA Modified national champion, climbed into second on lap eight and spent the remainder of the race trying to reel in the leader. Although Berry stayed within striking distance, Czarneski remained composed, slicing through lapped traffic before another caution on lap 21 erased his comfortable margin. Berry stayed close over the [Read More]

Dubuque Fair Week Specials Put IMCA Modifieds in Fast Shafts Spotlight

By Ben Deatherage DUBUQUE, Iowa (July 10, 2026) — Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway will feature a pair of IMCA specials during Dubuque County Fair week, with Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds taking center stage in Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifiers on Wednesday, July 29, and Sunday, Aug. 2. The Wednesday, July 29 program features Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds racing for $2,000 to win. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will also be in action, competing for a $1,000 top prize. The Modified entry fee is $50, while the Hobby Stock entry fee is $25. Both divisions will compete under a draw/redraw format. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with racing to follow. The Sunday, Aug. 2 Julien Dubuque Classic Races will feature a full IMCA program during the Dubuque County Fair. Sunoco IMCA Late Models race for $1,200 to win, Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds for $1,000, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods for $600, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars for $500, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks for $450. All classes on Sunday will compete under a draw/redraw format, with hot [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 9, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 970; 2. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, and Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, both 938; 4. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 913; 5. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 911; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 900; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 884; 8. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 881; 9. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 877; 10. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 833; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 829; 12. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 808; 13. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 807; 14. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 806; 15. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 805; 16. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 799; 18. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 793; 19. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 788; 20. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 779. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 964; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 949; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 922; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 921; 6. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 920; 7. Jason [Read More]

White Outduels Snellenberger in Thrilling Eagle River Stock Car Finish

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (July 7, 2026) — Dustin White withstood a flurry of cautions and a furious late-race challenge from former track champion Rod Snellenberger to score a thrilling Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory Tuesday night at Eagle River Speedway. The hometown driver started third and patiently tracked early leader Mitch Stankowski through a series of early cautions before making his move on lap six to take command. Snellenberger, the all-time winningest IMCA Stock Car driver in Wisconsin history, started fifth and carved his way into second by lap eight. He closed the gap on White by lap 13, setting up an intense battle for the lead over the closing laps. The pair traded the top spot several times before a restart with five laps remaining gave Snellenberger an opportunity to slip underneath White and briefly seize the lead. White answered immediately, rallying back to reclaim the top spot and holding off one final charge to earn the victory. The win was White’s third of the 2026 season in the EQ Cylinder Heads [Read More]