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Nate Coopman: Three Hundred Wins and a Lasting Legacy

By Ben Deatherage MANKATO, Minn. — Three hundred victories. Even Nate Coopman has a hard time wrapping his head around that number. “I can’t believe it,” Coopman said. “It’s pretty amazing to have had that much success.” On Aug. 1 at Arlington Raceway, the Mankato, Minn., driver reached another milestone by earning the 300th IMCA Sport Compact feature victory of his career, extending his record as the division’s all-time winningest driver. What began with his first IMCA feature victory in 2011 quickly turned into one of the most dominant seven-year stretches in IMCA history. Between 2011 and 2017, Coopman never won fewer than 21 features in a season, highlighted by a 54-win campaign in 2014 that is tied with Mike Nichols’ 2016 IMCA Stock Car season for the modern-era record for victories in a single IMCA class. “We were racing four or five nights a week for a while, so I guess I never really looked at it that close,” Coopman said. “When you step back now, it’s pretty incredible.” Nate Coopman celebrates his historic 300th [Read More]

Shryock’s 100th Career Stock Car Win Headlines Clay County Fair Speedway Program

By Jane Burd SPENCER, Iowa (Aug. 10, 2026) — Kelly Shryock reached a milestone Monday night at Clay County Fair Speedway, earning his 100th career Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature victory to headline the evening’s racing program. Shryock, of Fertile, started from the pole and led the opening laps before Austin Brands worked his way to the front. Shryock remained within striking distance before reclaiming the lead on lap 15 and driving away for the historic victory. The win was Shryock’s 10th EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region triumph of the season and his second at Clay County Fair Speedway in 2026. Brands finished second, Mike Albertsen was third, Jake Masters charged from ninth to fourth, and Dayton Ullrich completed the top five. Davis Scores First Clay County SportMod Win Brayden Ahlers appeared poised for victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature before Zach Davis of Lonsdale, Minn., mounted a late charge. Davis raced from fifth starting position and made the winning pass with two laps remaining to collect his sixth victory of the season. [Read More]

Peck Scores $1,000 Donald Green Memorial Stock Car Victory

By Chance Riley JEFFERSON, S.D. (Aug. 7, 2026) — Greg Peck captured the biggest prize of the night Friday at Park Jefferson Speedway, winning the $1,000-to-win Donald Green Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Jason Ward and Travis Barker dueled for the lead over the opening five laps before Greg Peck, who started fifth, raced his way to the front. Once out front, the Sioux City, Iowa, driver moved to the high side and pulled away to secure the 25-lap victory. The win was Peck’s fifth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region triumph of 2026 and his fourth at Park Jefferson Speedway this season. The Donald Green Memorial was a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifying event, but Peck was already on the eligibility list for the event, which is held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Dan Mackenthun finished second ahead of Barker, Ward and Mel Elsberry. Wyatt Luke and Mike Vondrak won the heat races. Abelson Goes Back-to-Back in Modifieds Chris Mills paced the early laps of the Karl [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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]