Hobby Stock Archives

Weepie Wins Thriller in Hobby Stocks at Benton County

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (July 12, 2026) — Dalton Weepie topped the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks in the closest finish of the night Sunday at Benton County Speedway. Jake Kaiser and Tucker Richardson battled for the lead early before Weepie worked his way into second. Leah Wroten moved into third as Richardson and Weepie began challenging one another for the top spot. A late-race caution put Richardson and Wroten right on Weepie’s bumper. On the restart, Richardson stayed glued to Weepie while Wroten, Joren Fisher, and Kaiser battled for third. Weepie held off Richardson by just 0.008 seconds at the stripe to earn his fifth B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of the season and second at Benton County Speedway. Richardson finished second, Fisher raced from seventh to third, Wroten charged from 10th to fourth, and Jaice Tuttle stormed from 18th to complete the top five. Cordes Survives Late Restart for Modified Victory Troy Cordes found himself in victory lane in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. Jesse Belez and Cordes quickly found themselves battling [Read More]

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Harr Goes Wire-to-Wire as Boone Speedway Salutes Hall of Fame Weekend

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (July 12, 2026) — Tyler Harr made the trip from Ashland, Nebraska, pay off Sunday night by leading every lap of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, while big charges through the field highlighted several other divisions during Boone Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend program. Harr jumped to the lead from the pole and never looked back in the 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, putting together a flawless drive from start to finish. The victory was Harr’s first of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Ronn Lauritzen advanced from seventh to finish second, Chaz Baca Jr. charged from eighth to third, Trevor Fitz thrilled the crowd by racing from 27th to fourth, and Cory Sauerman completed the top five. Pickett Powers to Stock Car Victory Robert Stofer paced the opening 11 laps of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature before Tyler Pickett made the winning move on lap 12 and drove away to the victory. The Boone driver earned his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

Conrad Controls Independence Day Modified Feature at Gillette

By Adam Thomsen GILLETTE, Wyo. (July 4, 2026) — Independence Day racing at Gillette Thunder Speedway belonged to Darran Conrad, who led every lap after the start of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature to earn his second DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season, both coming at his home track. Starting alongside polesitter Maklain Harrison, Conrad took command when the green flag waved and never relinquished the lead despite several restarts throughout the contest. Kinzer McCord advanced to finish second. Kyle Anton completed the podium, Adam Boggs climbed to fourth, and Kade Bahr rounded out the top five. Jones Makes Last-Lap Pass for Hobby Stock Victory Brad Jones saved his best move for the final lap in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature. After Wallace Morgan scratched from the pole, Mike Merchen inherited the top starting spot and led the opening two laps before Joel Magee took command on lap three. Magee appeared headed for victory until a late caution erased his advantage. Jones, who started 10th, closed in on the restart and [Read More]

Mass Sweeps Modified Features at Black Hills

By Adam Thomsen RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 3, 2026) — Eric Mass put together a perfect night in Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified competition, winning both the regularly scheduled feature and the June 26 makeup event Friday at Black Hills Speedway. In the regularly scheduled feature, Adam Boggs started on the pole before fading to fifth. Mass, who rolled off fifth, charged to the lead and paced the final 10 laps to earn his second victory of the night. Brent Nielsen finished second, Kade Bahr was third, Brett Pudwill advanced from sixth to fourth, and Boggs rounded out the top five. Mass completed the sweep in the June 26 makeup feature. Boggs again started on the pole before slipping to third, while Mass took the lead after the opening lap from his fifth starting spot and remained out front the rest of the distance. Bahr finished second, Boggs was third, Nate Hand came home fourth, and Mike Dimond completed the top five. The Rapid City driver now owns seven IMCA Modified victories this season, including six in [Read More]

Looft Has Successful Independence Day at Arlington

By Grant Schroeder ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 4, 2026) — Matthew Looft enjoyed a successful Independence Day at Arlington Raceway, charging from 12th to win the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature before rallying from fourth to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified main event. The Swea City, Iowa, driver earned his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season in the Stock Cars and later added his second Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph of 2026 in the Modifieds. All four of those wins have come at Arlington Raceway. Josh Larsen paced the opening laps of the Stock Car feature with A.J. Zimmerman in tow. As Larsen and Zimmerman battled up front, Dan Mackenthun and Looft steadily worked the bottom groove from mid-pack. Mackenthun grabbed the lead on lap 11, but three laps later Looft completed his charge from 12th to the front and never looked back. Daniel Eckblad advanced nine positions from 11th to finish second, while Trent Loverude charged from 13th to third. Mackenthun settled for fourth, and Larsen completed the top five. [Read More]