Sport Compact Archives

Yeager Sweeps Modified Weekend at Sweetwater Speedway

By Kara Beech ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (June 20, 2026) — Sweetwater Speedway lived up to its reputation for exciting racing during a thrilling two-night showcase at the Rock Springs 3/8-mile oval, where Bryson Yeager stole the spotlight by sweeping the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features and increasing his DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region win total to four. The Green River driver charged from eighth starting position on Friday and passed Michael Hale on the final lap of the 20-lap feature to earn the victory. Hale settled for second, followed by Braxton Yeager, Terrell Payne and Casey Delp. Yeager backed up that performance Saturday with another impressive drive, advancing from 10th starting position to score his second straight victory. Payne finished second, Joe Miller was third, Braxton Yeager fourth and Justen Yeager fifth. The weekend sweep gave Yeager his first two victories at Sweetwater Speedway in 2026. Vasquez and Pitt Split SportMod Honors The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods produced some of the weekend’s most entertaining racing as 21 entries packed the pits both nights and competitors [Read More]

Looft Breaks Through for First Career Modified Victory at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 20, 2026) — Matt Looft put together a memorable night at Arlington Raceway, earning his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory and later adding a runner-up finish in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event. Looft started fourth in the 15-lap Modified feature and quickly tracked down early leader Dan Menk. After shadowing Menk through the opening two circuits, the Swea City, Iowa driver made his move on the inside down the backstretch to grab the lead and never looked back. Menk made several attempts to reclaim the top spot, but Looft held firm to score his first career Arlington Raceway Modified victory and add his name to the list of 2026 Razor Chassis North Central Region winners. Menk finished second, followed by Chad Porter, Clint Hatlestad, and Curt Lund. Daniel Eckblad earned his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. Andrea McCain paced the opening laps before a first-lap caution slowed the action. Following the restart, McCain [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 18, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 946; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 844; 3. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 825; 4. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 783; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 776; 6. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 766; 7. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 708; 8. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 704; 9. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 687; 10. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 682; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 671; 12. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 665; 13. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 663; 14. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 656; 15. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 640; 16. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 625; 17. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 615; 18. Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, 610; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 606; 20. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 588. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 957; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 893; 3. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 853; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 824; 5. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 769; 6. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 758; 7. Jason Batt, [Read More]

Allstar Performance Continues Heat Race Winner Awards Program for IMCA Racers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 16, 2026) — Winning heat races continues to pay dividends for IMCA competitors thanks to Allstar Performance and its popular Heat Race Winner Awards Program. Now in its 15th season as an IMCA sponsor, the Watervliet, Michigan-based company will once again reward drivers across the country for their success in preliminary competition throughout the 2026 season. Heat race winner decals were distributed to all IMCA-sanctioned tracks at the beginning of the 2026 season. Drivers who accumulate 10 or more heat race victories during the year become eligible for a drawing for a $100 Allstar Performance gift certificate. To be entered, drivers must submit a photo clearly showing the heat race winner decal displayed on their race car. Photos should be emailed to Carson Becker-Graham at cbgramm@imca.com no later than September 21, 2026. In addition to the heat race winner program, Allstar Performance will award a $200 product certificate to each champion crowned at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and the RaceSaver Nationals. For more information about Allstar Performance [Read More]

Sweetwater Speedway Hosts Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular July 3-4

By Ben Deatherage ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (June 16, 2026) — Sweetwater Speedway will host one of the biggest racing weekends in Wyoming on July 3-4 with the annual Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular. The two-day event will feature two complete draw/re-draw programs, with competitors racing each night for Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Wyoming State, and regional points. Modified competitors will race for DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region points, Stock Cars for EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points, and Hobby Stocks for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds headline the weekend with a $1,000 winner’s share each night. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $400 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts compete for $300 top prizes. The Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular will also serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier each night. Drivers who win either of the two Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features will earn eligibility to try and qualify for the 2026 [Read More]

Mike Hagen Wins Fyllesvold Memorial, Travis Hagen Reaches 100-Win Mark at Nodak Speedway

By Brandon Beeter MINOT, N.D. (June 14, 2026) — Mike Hagen collected the biggest payday of the night in the Randy Fyllesvold Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, while Travis Hagen reached a major career milestone with his 100th IMCA-sanctioned Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory during an action-packed evening at Nodak Speedway. The Randy Fyllesvold Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars featured a unique redraw format that placed Gabriel Deschamp 14th in the starting lineup and made him eligible for bonus money based on positions gained. Mike Hagen, of Williston, drew the pole and immediately took command of the race. Although Marcus Tomlinson pressured him for much of the event and briefly challenged for the lead, Hagen remained in control and drove away for the $1,414 victory. The win was his first of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and made him eligible to attempt to qualify for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational at Super Nationals. Tomlinson’s strong run ended prematurely with mechanical issues before the finish. Deschamp charged [Read More]

Olson Doubles Up at Benton County Speedway

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (June 14, 2026) — Between the annual candy dash and the racing, the action was sweet at Benton County Speedway. It was especially sweet for Tony Olson, who swept both the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod features Sunday night. Olson’s second trip to victory lane came in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. Dustin Filloon grabbed the early lead before Olson worked the high groove to take command. Kyle Olson moved into contention while John Oliver Jr. climbed into the top three. Once out front, Olson steadily stretched his advantage as Oliver advanced into second. The Cedar Rapids driver raced to his fourth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with two of those wins coming at Benton County Speedway. Oliver finished second, followed by Filloon, Kyle Olson, and Adam Streeter. Earlier in the evening, Olson moved to the front early in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature and never looked back. As Olson pulled away, Will Wolf, Brady Hilmer, and Ben Chapman [Read More]

Jahnz Charges From 10th for Arlington Hobby Stock Victory

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 13, 2026) — Arlington Raceway’s most action-packed feature Saturday evening belonged to the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, where multiple cautions and restarts kept drivers on edge before Austin Jahnz emerged victorious. Ben Davis paced the opening laps before an early caution slowed the field. Additional incidents throughout the race repeatedly reset the order, but Taylor Manderfield capitalized on one restart to sweep around Davis on the high side and take command. Manderfield maintained the lead through the midway point, but Jahnz steadily worked his way forward from the 10th starting position. Following a late caution, the Lewisville driver closed in on the leader and eventually made the winning move, securing his third straight Arlington Raceway victory. Jahnz’s triumph was his ninth overall win of the season, including six in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region and three at Arlington Raceway. Manderfield finished second, while Jordan Robinson completed the podium in third. Mason Goettl and Sarah Domoradzki rounded out the top five. Enter Prevails in Wild Stock Car Main Event The [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 11, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 914; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 739; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 704; 4. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 695; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 674; 6. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 655; 7. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 636; 8. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 624; 9. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 615; 10. Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, 610; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 567; 12. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 566; 13. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 563; 14. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 553; 15. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 551; 16. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 549; 17. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 539; 18. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 528; 19. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 523; 20. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 522. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 947; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 864; 3. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 739; 4. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 712; 5. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 690; 6. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 680; 7. Jason Batt, Harker [Read More]

Leach Charges From Sixth for Electric City Modified Victory

By Jason Laird GREAT FALLS, Mont. (June 6, 2026) — Seventeen-year-old Tyler Leach overcame a sixth-place starting position and a series of restarts to score the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory Saturday night at Electric City Speedway. The Sun River driver methodically worked his way through the field in the 20-lap main event and completed a sweep of the evening after also winning his heat race. The triumph was his second of the season, with both coming at Electric City Speedway and in DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region competition. Leach took command following a restart and never looked back, surviving several caution periods to secure the win. Caden Craver turned in one of the night’s best drives, advancing from 10th to finish second. Braidyn La Mere completed the podium after starting alongside the front-row starter. Kolby Hannah finished fourth while heat race winner Joey Price rounded out the top five. Points leader Ty Clemens charged from 14th to seventh. Matye Rallies From Ninth for Sport Compact Score The Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature provided one [Read More]