Modified Archives

Belcher Captures Fourth Annual KC Cole Memorial at Penn Can Speedway

By Michael Benjamin SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. (July 31, 2026) — Tyler Belcher regained the lead following a late restart and raced to victory in Friday night’s Fourth Annual KC Cole Memorial, earning the biggest win of the season for the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series at Penn Can Speedway. Keith Lamphere and Tyler Stoddard won the evening’s heat races, while Belcher claimed the Dash 4 Cash presented by the Cole Family. Belcher started from the pole for the Hunter Peterbilt-sponsored feature and led the opening 12 laps before Lamphere slipped past for the top spot on lap 13. A caution on lap 16 gave Belcher another opportunity, and he capitalized by reclaiming the lead on the restart before pulling away to score the prestigious memorial victory. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. Already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, Belcher recorded his second Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series victory of the season and [Read More]

Gallaher Scores First Stock Car Win of Season at Watsonville

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (July 31, 2026) — Rob Gallaher, promoter of Watsonville Speedway, led all 20 laps of Friday night’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, racing to his first victory of the 2026 season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. Gallaher blasted into the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back. Merced Speedway promoter Paul Stone steadily reeled in the leader over the closing laps but ran out of time, settling for second. Mike Villanueva finished third, Justin Villanueva crossed the stripe fourth, and Todd Gomez completed the top five. Marsh Holds Off Bannister in Modified Feature Former Watsonville Speedway champion Robert Marsh slipped past Todd Hermosillo after the opening lap and paced the final 24 circuits of the 25-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature despite persistent pressure from Tyler Bannister around the high side. The victory was Marsh’s second at Watsonville Speedway this season and his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region triumph of 2026. Bannister finished second, Jim Pettit II charged to the third, Bobby Hogge IV [Read More]

Brandies Claims $2,000 Stock Car Prize at Jackson County Fair

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — David Brandies drove from 11th starting position to capture the richest victory of the night Thursday, winning the $2,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature during the Jackson County Fair program at Maquoketa Speedway. The Wilton driver earned his sixth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with three of those wins coming at Maquoketa Speedway. Kyle Merkes finished second, Kodey Miles advanced 13 positions to finish third, Gage Neal climbed from 14th to fourth, and Cole Suckow completed the top five. Miles earned hard charger honors. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Brandies eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Vlies Tops Loaded SportMod Field A stacked 28-car Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod field featured multiple national and track champions, but Casco, Wisconsin’s Coy Vlies made the long tow worthwhile by racing from third to victory. The triumph was Vlies’ 15th of the [Read More]

Wood Wins $1,000 Stock Car Thriller at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Nathan Wood outdueled Dustin Griffiths in a thrilling 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature Thursday night at CJ Speedway, earning the $1,000 top prize during the annual Louisa County Fair program. The pair traded slide jobs and swapped the lead numerous times before Wood found momentum against the extreme high groove in the closing laps to secure the victory. The Sigourney driver recorded his ninth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with eight of those wins coming at CJ Speedway. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Wood eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Griffiths settled for second after the memorable duel, Jordan Miles finished third, Adam Bell crossed the stripe fourth, and Jason See charged from 18th to complete the top five while earning hard charger honors. Herrera Impresses in Deep SportMod Field A talented field of 19 Karl Kustoms [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 30, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 984; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 973; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 967; 4. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 954; 5. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 952; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 941; 7. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 932; 8. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 927; 9. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 924; 10. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 920; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, and Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, both 914; 13. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 908; 14. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 897; 15. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 889; 16. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 885; 17. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 881; 18. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 864; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 862; 20. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 859. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 969; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 959; 5. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 958; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 948; 7. Jordan [Read More]

Feature

McBirnie Rallies Late for Boone Salute to Veterans Tour Victory

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (July 25, 2026) — Jake McBirnie battled past early leader Chaz Baca Jr. following a pair of late cautions to win Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, closing out the three-night Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts at Boone Speedway. Baca controlled the opening 20 laps while fending off challenges from McBirnie and Cole Czarneski before trouble struck on lap 21 when Czarneski lost power and was collected by Trevor Fitz, bringing out the first caution of the race. A second yellow followed shortly after when Jeremy Mills spun following contact with Owen Barnhill. McBirnie capitalized on the ensuing restart, taking command and racing away to the victory. Joel Rust charged from 16th to finish second, Baca settled for third, Ronn Lauritzen advanced from 21st to fourth to earn hard charger honors, and Todd Shute completed the top five. The Boone driver earned his third Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season, including his second at Boone Speedway. The feature also served as a [Read More]

Maupin Charges to STIMS Victory at Cotton Bowl Speedway

By Nick Robbins PAIGE, Texas (July 25, 2026) — The Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series presented by On Demand Shirts returned to Cotton Bowl Speedway, where 19 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds signed in for the 20-lap main event. A hard-fought battle for the lead triggered the race’s biggest incident, and it was the driver who started sixth who was left standing at the end. DIY Equipment Sales and Rental Heat One was won by Cody Leonard, Sundowner Performance Diesel Heat Two went to Johnny Torres, and 3-D Landscaping and Irrigation Heat Three was captured by Cody Tidwell. Torres carried his heat win into the feature and jumped to the point from the inside of the front row, with Leonard alongside him and Tidwell in tow. The first caution flew on lap three for a tangle involving John Owens, Wyatt Bruce, and Brandon Sanderson, and the field slowed again on lap eight when Talon Minten got out of shape. Both incidents allowed the field to bunch back up behind Torres. The night’s turning point came on lap [Read More]

Elston Becomes Seventh Different Davenport Late Model Winner

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 24, 2026) — The streak continued Friday night at Davenport Speedway as Tommy Elston became the seventh different winner in seven Sunoco IMCA Late Model features this season, highlighting the final race before the Mississippi Valley Fair. Making his first Davenport start of the year, the Keokuk driver charged from 12th to capture his eighth victory of the season. Jesse Bodin led the opening 10 laps before surrendering the lead to Travis Denning. Denning’s time out front was brief, however, as Elston powered into the lead on lap 13 and drove away to the checkered flag. Blaise Lewis finished second while Denning settled for third. Logan Veloz crossed the stripe fourth, and Cruz Birkhofer advanced from 15th to complete the top five. Dave Wadsager, Doug Burkhead and Gary Webb won the heat races. Diercks Charges Through Field for Modified Victory Spencer Diercks sliced through traffic to score his fourth Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory of the season at Davenport. The Davenport driver started eighth and steadily worked his way toward [Read More]

July Qualifiers Expand Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational Eligibility List

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — The Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational eligibility list continued to grow throughout July as several drivers secured their first qualifying victories of the season. Already-eligible competitors also remained busy, collecting additional qualifying wins at major specials, touring events, and weekly races across all five IMCA Modified regions. Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning a place on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. Already eligible drivers continued to add to their qualifying totals throughout late June and July. Tom Berry Jr. collected four victories during the Dakota Classic Modified Tour, winning July 5 at Nodak Speedway, July 6 at Estevan Motor Speedway, and July 8-9 at Dacotah Speedway to increase his season total to six. Cole Czarneski added victories during the tour at Jamestown Speedway on July 10 and with the Salute To Veterans Tour at [Read More]

Night of 1,000 Stars Returns to Hancock County Speedway With $6,250 Top Prize on Aug. 14

By Ben Deatherage BRITT, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — One of Iowa’s longest-running Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified specials returns to Hancock County Speedway on Friday, Aug. 14, as the Night of 1,000 Stars offers competitors the chance to race for a possible $6,250 payday. The feature purse exceeds $13,000, with the winner taking home as much as $6,250 and every starter guaranteed at least $250. The 50-lap feature will include a mandatory pit stop at lap 25, returning the event to its original Night of 1,000 Stars format. Designed to reward racers while keeping costs low, the event features free entry for all IMCA Modified competitors. The Night of 1,000 Stars also serves as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, with the winner earning eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2026 invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will also be in action as Hancock County Speedway closes out its 2026 racing season. [Read More]