Hobby Stock Archives

Banks Charges to Hobby Stock Victory at Phillips County

By Suzan McCoy HOLYOKE, Colo. (Aug. 8, 2026) — Phillips County Raceway wrapped up its 2026 season Saturday night with championship battles settled in five IMCA divisions. Dave Banks of Brush collected the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature after starting fourth. Wade Kolbo finished second, Christopher Glass was third, and Aiden Miller crossed the stripe fourth. Tylan Lambertus advanced five positions from 10th to finish fifth and secure the 2026 track championship. The victory was Banks’ first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region win of the season. Bussell Scores Modified Victory as Steffens Clinches Title Justin Bussell of Imperial, Neb., raced to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, leading home Anthony Rhoades after starting second in the 20-lap contest. Bubba Alvarado advanced from seventh to finish third, followed by Troy Seidl and Tom Quint. Ayden Steffens saw his night end early with a DNF but still secured the 2026 track championship. Brack Wins Stock Car Finale, Banks Earns Track Championship Bill Brack of Mead captured the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature after starting alongside polesitter [Read More]

Domagala Earns First Career RaceSaver Sprint Victory

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 8, 2026) — Logan Domagala led every lap of the caution-free RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature to earn the first victory of his Sprint Car career Saturday night at Arlington Raceway. Starting on the pole, the Brandon, S.D., driver quickly established himself out front while Andrew Allen slipped past Dalton Domagala for second on the opening lap. Allen chased the leader throughout the 15-lap distance but could never close enough to mount a challenge. Domagala scored the victory ahead of Allen, Dalton Domagala, Bill Johnson, and Mike Stien. Loverude Breaks Through for First 2026 Modified Win The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature featured multiple lead changes before Trent Loverude emerged on top. Curt Lund led at the drop of the green before J.J. Reimers worked underneath him for the lead on lap three. Lund answered one lap later to reclaim the top spot as Chad Porter, Matt Looft, and Loverude sliced through the field behind them. Lund’s night came to an abrupt end with mechanical trouble, handing the lead to [Read More]

Laney Charges Late for Boone Modified Victory

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 8, 2026) — Cody Laney used lapped traffic to his advantage in the closing laps to charge from ninth starting and score a dramatic Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory Saturday night at Boone Speedway. Paul Nagle paced the opening eight laps before a bobble in turn two on lap nine handed the lead to Colby Fett. Fett appeared headed for victory until lapped traffic came into play with two laps remaining. Laney, driving the Drew Janssen-built machine, capitalized by slicing through traffic to grab the lead on lap 18 and race away with the victory. The Torrance, Calif., driver earned his third win of the season. All three victories have come at different tracks, in different states, and in different IMCA regions, with Saturday’s triumph marking his first Razor Chassis North Central Region win this year. Nick Meyer advanced six positions to finish second. Fett settled for third, Todd Shute charged from 11th to fourth, and Nagle completed the top five. Everts and Richards Split Stock Car Features The Sunoco [Read More]

Belec Scores Modified Victory at Rooks County Speedway

By Sheldon Wickwar STOCKTON, Kan. (Aug. 7, 2026) — Eddie Belec used the high side to perfection and his veteran experience in the closing laps to earn the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory Friday night at Rooks County Speedway. After Corey Lagroon paced the early laps, Ayden Steffens found momentum around the cushion and charged from deep in the field to take command. Belec followed him to the front before making the decisive pass late in the race. The victory was Belec’s third of the season and earned him eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Tanner Black finished second, Clay Money was third, Steffens settled for fourth, and Brandon Clough completed the top five. Daniel Gottschalk earned hard charger honors after advancing 14 positions. Watts Leads Wire to Wire in Stock Cars Friday’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier and belonged to Tim Watts. Following several early cautions, [Read More]

Vanover Rallies from 14th for Stock Car Victory at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 8, 2026) — Rain delayed the program Saturday night at Eagle Raceway, but once racing resumed the action more than made up for it with dramatic finishes and first-time winners highlighting the evening. Kyle Vanover charged from 14th starting to score his third Eagle Raceway victory of the season after taking the lead with eight laps remaining in the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. The race included a frightening opening-heat rollover by Dana Deeke and a violent crash in the B Feature involving Casey Woken and Chad Andersen, though all drivers escaped without serious injury. Vanover worked his way through traffic before overtaking Mike Lineberry and then holding off fellow hard charger Dillon Richards, who advanced from 16th to finish second. Lineberry was third, Benji Legg fourth, and Travis Patterson completed the top five. The victory was Vanover’s 11th EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of 2026. Saathoff Survives Wild Modified Feature Johnny Saathoff emerged victorious after a caution-filled Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature that saw multiple lead changes [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 6, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 984; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 982; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 971; 4. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 957; 5. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 955; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 949; 7. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 938; 8. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 935; 9. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 927; 10. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 923; 11. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 918; 12. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 916; 13. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 914; 14. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 906; 15. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 897; 16. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 889; 17. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 888; 18. Donald Proctor, Ionia, Michigan, 874; 19. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 872; 20. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 867. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 986; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, and Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, both 976; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 965; 5. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 963; 6. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 951; 7. Kodey [Read More]

Aug. 14 Season Championship Night Set to Answer Remaining Questions at Davenport Speedway

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 6, 2026) — One night remains in the regular season at Davenport Speedway, and several intriguing storylines are set to be decided when Season Championship Night takes center stage on Friday, Aug. 14. Among the biggest questions heading into the evening: Will the Sunoco IMCA Late Models produce the season’s first repeat winner? Through the first seven Late Model features, Davenport Speedway has produced seven different winners. Since the modern Late Model era began at the facility in 1998, every season has featured at least one repeat winner. Will that trend continue, or will an eighth different driver visit victory lane? Who will claim first-time track championships? Three of Davenport’s weekly divisions are guaranteed to crown first-time track champions. Entering the final night of points racing, new champions will be crowned in the Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Will the championship battles change the way drivers race? Several title fights remain too close to call. Three weekly divisions have single-digit margins separating [Read More]

NAPA Fan Zone Offers Full Week of Activities During Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 6, 2026) — The NAPA Fan Zone will once again serve as one of the busiest gathering places during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, offering activities throughout the week for drivers, crews, sponsors, and fans alike during America’s Racin’ Vacation. Located adjacent to the grandstands at Boone Speedway, the Fan Zone hosts everything from special recognition days and Race of Champions redraws to All-Star Invitational starting position draws, championship celebrations, and the annual engine auction. Activities begin during the NAPA Auto Parts Double Down Prelude weekend. On Saturday, the Boone County Chamber will welcome visitors to the Fan Zone before Super Nationals officially gets underway. Monday’s activities spotlight the future of the sport during Young Guns Day, featuring Junior National competitors. Thursday celebrates Women in IMCA, highlighting Lady Eagle competitors and the women who help make IMCA racing successful. Friday honors military service members during Veterans Appreciation Day, featuring display vehicles from the Salute to Veterans Tour. Championship Saturday concludes with the engine auction and Big [Read More]

Casey’s Continues Longtime Super Nationals Partnership

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 6, 2026) — For more than a decade, Casey’s has been more than the presenting sponsor of the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The Iowa-based convenience store chain has become woven into the fabric of America’s Racin’ Vacation, supporting racers, fans, and meaningful charitable causes throughout race week at Boone Speedway. One of the company’s longest-running traditions is its partnership with Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit organization that provides assistance to combat-wounded service members, military families, and the families of those killed in action. Throughout Super Nationals, Casey’s and IMCA turn every heat race into a chance to give back, with this year’s contribution expected to total $5,000. The presentation will be made in front of the grandstand during Championship Saturday, bringing the partnership’s total contributions to nearly $75,000 over the past 14 years. “Being part of Super Nationals is incredibly special for Casey’s because it brings together two things that define who we are: being part of one of the biggest racing events in [Read More]

Albertsen Charges From 16th to Thrilling Stock Car Victory at Shelby County

By Don Hawkins HARLAN, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2026) — Mike “Wahoo” Albertsen sliced through the field from 16th starting to score a thrilling Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory Saturday night at Shelby County Speedway, highlighting an action-packed program before a large Back-to-School Night crowd. The defending track champion from Audubon chased down Braden Richards in the closing laps after Richards had taken command following an early battle among Bob Walker and Miciah Hidlebaugh. Richards drifted high exiting turn two, allowing Albertsen to capitalize with the winning move. The victory was Albertsen’s third EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region triumph of the season and came at his third different track in 2026. Richards settled for second, Thor Anderson charged from 13th to third and earned hard charger honors, Hidlebaugh was fourth, and Larry Robinson Jr. completed the top five. Heat race wins went to Mike Stapleton, Walker, and Mike Vondrak. Zeitner Rallies to Late Model Victory Zach Zeitner rallied from 10th starting to capture the Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature after taking the lead following a restart. Jack [Read More]