Southern SportMod Archives

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 5, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 314; 2. Dylan Thornton, Belle Plaine, Iowa, 300; 3. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 280; 4. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 270; 5. Troy III Morris, Waterloo, Iowa, 264; 6. Chaz Baca, Stanhope, Iowa, 260; 7. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, both 253; 9. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 247; 10. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 241; 11. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 234; 12. Dean Abbey, Boyd, Texas, 232; 13. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 216; 14. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 212; 15. Spencer Hughes, Meridian, Mississippi, 193; 16. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 189; 17. Steve Askew, Valley View, Texas, 182; 18. Logan Drake, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 179; 19. Jesse Patterson, Marana, Ariz., 176; 20. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 174. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 561; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 558; 3. Curt Lund, Redwood Falls, Minn., 470; 4. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 403; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 400; 6. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 389; [Read More]

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Joins IMCA TV Broadcast Lineup in 2026

By Ben Deatherage WACO, Texas (Mar. 2, 2026) — Heart O’ Texas Speedway is headed to IMCA TV, joining a growing catalog of tracks that showcase weekly competition and marquee events from the Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing program. The 1/4-mile Waco oval will now stream its IMCA-sanctioned action to fans across the country, bringing the intensity of its weekly battles to a broader audience. The 2026 season opens March 6 with the Jack Bagby Memorial and concludes with championship night on August 28. A total of 27 nights of weekly racing are scheduled throughout the campaign. Heart O’ Texas Speedway sanctions weekly competition for the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods — three divisions with deep roots at the facility. IMCA Modified competition at Heart O’ Texas dates back to 1995, when Paul White earned the first championship. Over the years, the division has featured several multi-time track champions, led by Keith White, who captured six championships between 2009 and 2015. Kevin Green has also been [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through February 24, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 314; 2. Dylan Thornton, Belle Plaine, Iowa, 300; 3. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 280; 4. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 270; 5. Troy III Morris, Waterloo, Iowa, 264; 6. Chaz Baca, Stanhope, Iowa, 260; 7. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 247; 8. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 234; 9. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 216; 10. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 212; 11. Dean Abbey, Boyd, Texas, 204; 12. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 201; 13. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 191; 14. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 190; 15. Logan Drake, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 179; 16. Tate Johnson, Homestead, Montana, 170; 17. Bart Taylor, Sheridan, Wyoming, and Jeremy Richey, Gold Hill, Oregon, both 169; 19. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 163; 20. Cole Szlauko, Shell Beach, Calif., 155. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 558; 2. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 483; 3. Curt Lund, Redwood Falls, Minn., 399; 4. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 351; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 343; 6. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 316; [Read More]

Mitchell Machine Marks 20 Years of IMCA Support, Built on Grassroots Innovation

By Ben Deatherage WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Feb. 26, 2026) — Mitchell Machine reaches a significant milestone in 2026, celebrating 20 years as an official sponsor of IMCA Racing while continuing to supply dependable drivetrain components to racers across the country and beyond. Founded and operated by Ted Mitchell, the Webster City, Iowa-based company was born from hands-on necessity rather than business ambition. Mitchell’s journey into transmission manufacturing began in 1996 when his brother Jim entered the racing scene. “My brother Jim started racing in ’96 and I made his transmission for him,” Mitchell recalled. “It worked really good and other drivers noticed a difference in his car. They started asking what he was running and he told them, ‘I don’t know — my brother makes it.’ That’s how it all got started.” Early production centered around two-speed transmissions, but durability challenges — particularly cracked cases — pushed Mitchell to innovate. Around 2002, he began developing aluminum replacement cases, creating patterns based on the Saginaw stock three-speed transmission widely used in Stock Car competition at the time. [Read More]

Wehrs Machine Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Support with IMCA

By Ben Deatherage BANGOR, Wis. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Wehrs Machine & Racing Products continues its strong commitment to grassroots racing, entering its 15th year as a valued sponsor of IMCA competition. Led by founder Chad Wehrs, the Wisconsin-based company has become a familiar presence throughout Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing pit areas, supporting racers through product development, contingency programs, and event partnerships across the country. “It’s very cool to be a part of IMCA,” Wehrs said. “It’s probably one of the best decisions we’ve made as a company, coming onboard back in 2011. They’re a great group of people, a great group of racers, and it’s our core market.” Wehrs Machine continues to bolster that partnership through an extensive contingency awards program spanning multiple divisions and premier events. The company will award $50 gift certificates to top-five finishers at each of 80 designated special events for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. Wehrs [Read More]

Gould Goes Wire-to-Wire in Ice Breaker Finale at Abilene

By Ben Deatherage ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 21, 2026) — William Gould captured the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature on the final night of the 32nd Annual Ice Breaker at Abilene Speedway, scoring the $1,000 victory in the 20-lap main event. The Calera, Oklahoma driver led from the outset aboard the Kenny Fryer Motorsports no. 60 to earn his first win of the season in the GRT Race Cars South Central Region. The race also served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier for the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, placing Gould on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify later this September. The 2013 National champion and eight-time reigning regional titlist snatched the lead immediately at the drop of the green and proved dominant through multiple stoppages. Gould was flawless on restarts following several early cautions while 2021 South Central Region Rookie of the Year Steve Askew settled into second and worked to keep pace. Askew faced heavy pressure from New Mexico’s Rob Moseley as the pair battled intensely for the [Read More]

Starry Scores Ice Breaker Opening Night Win at Abilene

By Ben Deatherage ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 20, 2026) — Cameron Starry continued his torrid early-season pace by winning the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature on the opening night of the 32nd Annual Ice Breaker at Abilene Speedway. The 20-lap, $1,000-to-win main event saw the Corpus Christi driver secure his seventh victory of 2026, all in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. The 2026 IMCA TV Winter Nationals champion and 2024 Dakota Classic Tour titleholder also earned a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, further adding to his existing eligibility for the event, which will be held at the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Starry started third and quickly surged to the lead once the race got underway, building separation before an early caution reset the field. Blake Clark, a two-time EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region champion, held firm in second while 2020 Grayson County Speedway IMCA Modified title winner Beau Collins applied steady pressure. Their duel allowed Starry to check out once again. Late cautions tightened the field, but Starry [Read More]

AERO Race Wheels Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting IMCA

By Ben Deatherage ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (Feb. 10, 2026) — AERO Race Wheels enters its 30th year as a valued sponsor of IMCA Racing, continuing a long-standing partnership that supports competitors across multiple Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing divisions. AERO Race Wheels will again provide $40 product certificates toward the purchase of two wheels to designated finishers at 80 selected special events. Those events span the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. In addition, state champions in those same divisions, along with the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, will receive $25 product certificates. AERO also returns as the title sponsor of IMCA’s popular Feature [Read More]

Swift Springs Celebrates a Decade of Partnership With IMCA

By Ben Deatherage CHINO HILLS, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Swift Springs is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a sponsor of IMCA in 2026, marking a decade-long partnership rooted in grassroots racing and performance-driven innovation. Swift Springs traces its roots to Tokyo Hatsujo Manufacturing Co., Ltd., founded in 1924 as a leader in spring technology. That engineering foundation entered motorsports in 1997 with the creation of Swift Springs, applying decades of manufacturing expertise to racing suspension. Since then, Swift has become a trusted name in American dirt track racing, known for producing lightweight, durable, and highly consistent coil springs designed to meet the demands of competitive racers. As part of its continued support of IMCA competitors, Swift Springs will again award a set of springs to each Rookie of the Year in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, and Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites divisions. In addition, the other four regional IMCA Modified rookies of the year will [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through January 21, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 153; 2. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 152; 3. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 138; 4. Dean Abbey, Boyd, Texas, 134; 5. Chris Morris, Thorndale, Texas, and Troy III Morris, Waterloo, Iowa, both 132; 7. Jeff Taylor, Duncan, Okla., 128; 8. Spencer Hartwick, Rose Bud, Arkansas, 126; 9. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 125; 10. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, both 119; 12. Brenda Kirby, Thorndale, Texas, 113; 13. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 104; 14. Ryan Doyon, Castroville, Texas, 97; 15. Rick Green, Bertram, Texas, and Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, both 90; 17. Steve Askew, Valley View, Texas, 86; 18. Robert Liese Jr., Schertz, Texas, 61; 19. Cody Tidwell, Georgetown, Texas, 52; 20. Rickey Talley, Adkins, Texas, 51. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 215; 2. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 183; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 140; 4. Mason Martin, Kaufman, Texas, 139; 5. Beau Collins, Savoy, Texas, and Doug Holzmeister, Colby, Kan., both 136; 7. Cody Leonard, Sinton, [Read More]