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Whitman Outduels Schmidt in Wild Outagamie Modified Showdown

By Joe Verdegan SEYMOUR, Wis. (May 15, 2026) — Suamico’s Johnny Whitman snatched the lead on lap 10 and fended off a hard-charging Jayden Schmidt to win the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Friday night at Outagamie Speedway. Whitman, who started eighth, picked up his third Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season and first triumph of 2026 at Outagamie Speedway after surviving a thrilling late-race duel with Schmidt. Hometown driver Konnor Wilinski blasted into a big lead early from his pole position. The second-generation driver quickly built up a full straightaway advantage in the opening four circuits. Wilinski had already begun slicing through lapped traffic by lap eight while Whitman carved his way through the field, grabbing second by lap seven. Following a lap nine caution, Whitman whisked past Wilinski to take the lead at the halfway mark. Meanwhile, Schmidt, who started 19th, stormed through the field and reached second by lap 11 before powering past Whitman for the lead one lap later. The duo raced door-to-door over the next several circuits, exchanging [Read More]

Krug Edges Zeitner in Park Jefferson Late Model Thriller

By Chance Riley JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 15, 2026) — It was another action-packed night of racing at Park Jefferson Speedway, headlined by a thrilling Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature. In the early stages of the blazing-fast 20-lap A-Main, it was a heavily contested three-car battle between Corey Zeitner, Jordan Krug, and Jody Krug. Jordan Krug, who started fourth, eventually worked his way into the lead while Corey and Zach Zeitner battled feverishly for the runner-up spot. On the final lap, Zach Zeitner threw a last-corner slide job at Jordan Krug. The pair drag-raced to the checkers, with the Council Bluffs, Iowa driver hanging on by just .038 seconds for his first win of the season. Corey Zeitner finished third while Drew Baker and Mike Collins completed the top five. Aldape Wins Second Straight Compact Feature The Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts once again put on a spirited battle throughout their 14-lap feature. Sioux City, Iowa driver Gilbert Aldape, who started seventh, fought through a crowded lead pack that included Tyler Thompson and several others battling for the [Read More]

Reay Prevails in Thrilling Duel With Smith at I-96

By Nate Rowe LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (May 15, 2026) — The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds roared to life Friday night at I-96 Speedway, and fans were treated to a thrilling side-by-side battle between defending track champion Jeff Reay and Casey Smith. Reay, from Portland, started third and quickly found himself locked in a fierce duel with Smith as the pair traded momentum lap after lap for more than half the feature. The two drivers raced each other cleanly while distancing themselves from the rest of the field in one of the night’s most entertaining contests. In the end, Reay was able to hold off Smith to score his first Close Racing Supply Eastern Region victory of the season. Smith settled for second while Zach Sweet completed the podium in third. Mark Anderson advanced from the 10th starting spot to finish fourth, and Calvin Stemler rounded out the top five.

Grabouski Charges to $2,000 Eagle Raceway Modified Score

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 14, 2026) — A beautiful spring Thursday evening greeted fans at Eagle Raceway for the High Banks Heist Weekend. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature paid $2,000 to win and saw Ricky Stephan lead the opening circuit, followed by Johnny Saathoff, Cameron Thompson, and Josh Most. Saathoff passed Stephan on lap three to grab the lead. Jordan Grabouski steadily worked his way forward from the eighth starting spot, moving into fourth on lap four before advancing to third on lap six. One lap later, Grabouski passed Stephan for second and then slipped past Saathoff two laps later to take command. Stephan also moved around Saathoff the following lap to claim second. The final shuffle among the top four came on the last lap when Adam Wasserman drove to fourth place. Cameron Thompson completed the top five in fifth. Grabouski, of Beatrice, collected the $2,000 payday for his fifth Jet Racing Central Region victory of the season and sixth overall Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified triumph of 2026. It was also his [Read More]

Stone Cashes $3,500 Stock Car Triumph at Tulare’s Kris Mancebo Memorial

By Koen Shaw TULARE, Calif. (May 15, 2026) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars closed out the Kris Mancebo Memorial with a thrilling 25-lap, $3,500-to-win feature at Thunderbowl Raceway on Friday night. Troy Foulger jumped out to the early lead and established a strong pace while 10th-starting Paul Stone and 12th-starting Nicholas Johnson quickly carved their way into the top five by lap five. Johnson momentarily got loose in turn one but managed to save the car and maintain his position. Shortly after, Terry DeCarlo and Fred Ryland were involved in an incident that ended Ryland’s night. A lengthy green-flag run allowed Foulger, Stone, and Johnson to separate themselves from the field before late-race cautions reset the action. Austin Pugh brought out one of the late yellows after pounding the turn three wall, while Jeff Olschowka also fell victim to multiple stoppages. On the restart with five laps remaining, the Winton driver, Stone, made the winning move around Foulger and quickly stretched his advantage to capture the $3,500 payday and his first Kris Mancebo Memorial victory. [Read More]

Ferrando Dominates Douglas County Modified Feature

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (May 15, 2026) — Grey Ferrando put together a commanding performance in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at the Douglas County Dirtrack, collecting his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season in the 25-lap, $1,000-to-win main event and his first triumph of 2026 at the Roseburg 3/10-mile oval. Brett Muth led the opening lap before a caution quickly slowed the pace. On the restart, Ferrando charged from fourth and was battling for the lead within a couple of circuits. By lap three, the 2017 Cottage Grove Speedway champion had officially taken command. Another caution on lap four reset the field, but Ferrando was flawless on the restart and immediately began pulling away from the competition. The 2024 Cocopah Speedway track champion maintained a sizable advantage even after encountering lapped traffic on lap 16 and was never seriously challenged the rest of the way. Late in the race, 2019 DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region champion Bricen James moved into second after a spirited battle with reigning National Rookie [Read More]

Stanford Scores Popular Hobby Stock Triumph at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 15, 2026) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks provided the most thrilling action of the night Friday at CJ Speedway, with Wapello’s Bill Stanford finally breaking through for his first victory of the season. Known by fans as “Mr. Excitement,” Stanford found victory lane after a wild feature that saw competitors pushing the racing groove to the extreme high side, with several drivers hanging right-side tires over the levee. The race was red flagged when Dalton Weepie exited the racing surface in turn one and slid over the top of the levee. The closing laps featured a thrilling duel between Stanford and graduating high school senior Brayden Wood. Stanford held on at the line to earn his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region triumph of 2026. Wood settled for second while early leader Ryan Havel crossed the stripe third. Kyler Burmeister and Daniel Wauters rounded out the top five. Laymon Captures Rain-Shortened SportMod Main The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods capped off their evening with a rain-shortened feature won [Read More]

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Todd Stinehart: Thirty Years Down the Road

By Ben Deatherage WASECA, Minn. (May 14, 2026) — The highways out of southern Minnesota run long and flat, cutting through fields that seem to stretch forever. On summer weekends, those roads lead in every direction. North toward Arlington. West toward Worthington. South into Iowa. And more often than not, somewhere along those roads, Todd Stinehart is hauling a race car. Not because he has to. Because he loves it. The No. 7S Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified has become a familiar sight across the Upper Midwest, rolling into pit areas at places like Kossuth County Speedway, Hancock County Speedway, Arlington Raceway, and Worthington Speedway, where in 2025 Stinehart finally achieved something that had eluded him for three decades. A track championship. Thirty years after climbing into a race car for the first time. “Thirty years and that was my first track championship,” Stinehart said. “It’s something I never really thought I would do.” For a driver who has spent most of his racing life doing things his own way — loading the trailer himself, working on [Read More]

35th Annual Harris Clash Returns to Iowa’s Action Track June 23

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (May 15, 2026) — One of the most prestigious and longest-running traditions in IMCA racing returns to Iowa’s Action Track on Tuesday, June 23, as the 35th Annual Harris Clash brings another loaded night of competition to Boone Speedway. Created by Bob Harris in 1992, the Harris Clash remains IMCA’s longest-running single-day special event and continues to be one of the marquee summer showcases for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods. The 2025 edition marked the first time the event had been held in Iowa since 2017 and the first appearance at Boone Speedway since 1994. It also featured the debut of Stock Cars on the Harris Clash program. The response was massive. A total of 231 entries competed last season, including 81 Stock Cars, 79 Modifieds, and 71 Northern SportMods. “I was very impressed last year,” said event founder Bob Harris. “The car count was unreal and it was just a good show that went off smoothly with no hitches. Boone Speedway [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 14, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 777; 2. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 549; 3. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 540; 4. Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, 532; 5. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 510; 6. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 468; 7. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 444; 8. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 437; 9. Greg Hopkins, Repton, Alabama, 434; 10. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 425; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 413; 12. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 404; 13. G. W. IV Egbert, Belton, Texas, 402; 14. Justin Erickson, Glendale, Ariz., 398; 15. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 383; 16. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 380; 17. Zachariah Howard, Defuniak Springs, Florida, 378; 18. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 374; 19. Ethan Stevens, Mesa, Ariz., 373; 20. Trevor Egbert, Belton, Texas, 369. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 864; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 739; 3. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 634; 4. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 492; 5. Jeramey Bradley, Odessa, Texas, 490; 6. Curt Lund, Redwood Falls, Minn., 470; 7. [Read More]