Stock Car Archives

Czarneski Snaps Berry’s Streak with Win at Jamestown; Berry Claims Third Dakota Tour Crown

By Ben Deatherage JAMESTOWN, N.D. (July 10, 2026) — Cole Czarneski denied Tom Berry Jr. a perfect Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric, leading all 30 laps Friday night at Jamestown Speedway to earn his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified tour victory. While Berry settled for second after winning the previous four rounds, the Marshalltown, Iowa, driver wrapped up his third career Dakota Tour championship after another dominant week. The 2024 Wisconsin State champion from Denmark, Wisconsin, jumped to the lead at the drop of the green and immediately established himself as the driver to beat. A caution on lap six erased his early advantage, but Czarneski quickly rebuilt his lead after the restart. Berry, the two-time Dakota Tour champion and 2020 IMCA Modified national champion, climbed into second on lap eight and spent the remainder of the race trying to reel in the leader. Although Berry stayed within striking distance, Czarneski remained composed, slicing through lapped traffic before another caution on lap 21 erased his comfortable margin. Berry stayed close over the [Read More]

Dubuque Fair Week Specials Put IMCA Modifieds in Fast Shafts Spotlight

By Ben Deatherage DUBUQUE, Iowa (July 10, 2026) — Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway will feature a pair of IMCA specials during Dubuque County Fair week, with Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds taking center stage in Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifiers on Wednesday, July 29, and Sunday, Aug. 2. The Wednesday, July 29 program features Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds racing for $2,000 to win. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will also be in action, competing for a $1,000 top prize. The Modified entry fee is $50, while the Hobby Stock entry fee is $25. Both divisions will compete under a draw/redraw format. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with racing to follow. The Sunday, Aug. 2 Julien Dubuque Classic Races will feature a full IMCA program during the Dubuque County Fair. Sunoco IMCA Late Models race for $1,200 to win, Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds for $1,000, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods for $600, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars for $500, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks for $450. All classes on Sunday will compete under a draw/redraw format, with hot [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 9, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 970; 2. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, and Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, both 938; 4. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 913; 5. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 911; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 900; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 884; 8. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 881; 9. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 877; 10. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 833; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 829; 12. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 808; 13. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 807; 14. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 806; 15. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 805; 16. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 799; 18. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 793; 19. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 788; 20. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 779. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 964; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 949; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 922; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 921; 6. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 920; 7. Jason [Read More]

White Outduels Snellenberger in Thrilling Eagle River Stock Car Finish

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (July 7, 2026) — Dustin White withstood a flurry of cautions and a furious late-race challenge from former track champion Rod Snellenberger to score a thrilling Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory Tuesday night at Eagle River Speedway. The hometown driver started third and patiently tracked early leader Mitch Stankowski through a series of early cautions before making his move on lap six to take command. Snellenberger, the all-time winningest IMCA Stock Car driver in Wisconsin history, started fifth and carved his way into second by lap eight. He closed the gap on White by lap 13, setting up an intense battle for the lead over the closing laps. The pair traded the top spot several times before a restart with five laps remaining gave Snellenberger an opportunity to slip underneath White and briefly seize the lead. White answered immediately, rallying back to reclaim the top spot and holding off one final charge to earn the victory. The win was White’s third of the 2026 season in the EQ Cylinder Heads [Read More]

Carter’s Spectacular Double Pass Highlights Dakota Tour Night at Mandan

By Ben Deatherage MANDAN, N.D. (July 9, 2026) — Jonny Carter pulled off the move of the week Thursday night at Dacotah Speedway, sweeping around both leaders with three laps remaining to score an electrifying victory in round five of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric. Chris Tuchscherer, the 2005 Williston Basin Speedway champion, grabbed the early lead in the 25-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, while 2024 Sheyenne Speedway track champion Jonny Carter kept him within striking distance. The Lisbon driver shadowed Tuchscherer for much of the race before beginning to mount serious challenges around lap 16. Although Tuchscherer held him off, the battle allowed 2025 IMCA TV Winter Nationals champion Shelby Williams, winner of Monday’s victory at Estevan Motor Speedway, to close the gap. Williams slipped past Carter for second on lap 19 and quickly chased down Tuchscherer. The pair raced side-by-side for the lead over the closing laps, each protecting their preferred groove. Their duel created an opening for Carter, who carried momentum around the top of turn two and [Read More]

Berry Extends Dakota Tour Streak with Dacotah Speedway Triumph

By Ben Deatherage MANDAN, N.D. (July 8, 2026) — Tom Berry Jr. continued his Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric dominance Wednesday night, charging to his third consecutive victory in the opening of a two-night stand at Dacotah Speedway after the scheduled stop at Southwest Speedway was relocated because of rain and saturated grounds. Nine-time reigning Williston Basin Speedway champion Travis Hagen paced the opening laps of the 30-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature and quickly opened a comfortable advantage before a caution on lap six erased his lead. Berry, who started seventh, wasted little time capitalizing on the restart. The two-time Dakota Tour champion powered the Mike Wedelstadt-owned No. 11X to the lead on lap seven and immediately began pulling away from the field. Hagen settled into second while Cole Czarneski and 2012 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and 2014 tour champion Jeff Taylor battled intensely for third. The 2024 Wisconsin State titlist, Czarneski, finally secured the position on lap 12. Heavy lapped traffic came into play on lap 20 [Read More]

Rain Washes Out Williston Features; Wednesday’s Round Four Moved to Mandan

By Ben Deatherage WILLISTON, N.D. (July 7, 2026) — Rain disrupted the third round of the 2026 Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric on Tuesday night at Williston Basin Speedway and has forced a schedule change for the remainder of the week. Tuesday’s program at Williston Basin Speedway completed all heat races and B Mains before heavy rain arrived just prior to the start of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, preventing the remainder of the evening’s racing program from being completed. Continued rainfall and saturated grounds have forced the fourth round of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour, originally scheduled for Southwest Speedway in Dickinson, to be moved to Dacotah Speedway in Mandan on Wednesday, July 8. Dacotah Speedway will also host the previously scheduled fifth round of the tour on Thursday, July 9, giving fans two consecutive nights of Dakota Classic Tour action at the 3/8-mile Mandan oval. Tour officials encourage fans and competitors to follow the Dakota Classic Modified Tour Facebook page for the latest schedule updates and additional event information. Fans [Read More]

Looft Has Successful Independence Day at Arlington

By Grant Schroeder ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 4, 2026) — Matthew Looft enjoyed a successful Independence Day at Arlington Raceway, charging from 12th to win the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature before rallying from fourth to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified main event. The Swea City, Iowa, driver earned his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season in the Stock Cars and later added his second Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph of 2026 in the Modifieds. All four of those wins have come at Arlington Raceway. Josh Larsen paced the opening laps of the Stock Car feature with A.J. Zimmerman in tow. As Larsen and Zimmerman battled up front, Dan Mackenthun and Looft steadily worked the bottom groove from mid-pack. Mackenthun grabbed the lead on lap 11, but three laps later Looft completed his charge from 12th to the front and never looked back. Daniel Eckblad advanced nine positions from 11th to finish second, while Trent Loverude charged from 13th to third. Mackenthun settled for fourth, and Larsen completed the top five. [Read More]

Hobby Stock

McBirnie Charges From 11th for Boone Modified Victory

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (July 4, 2026) — Jake McBirnie sliced through the field from the 11th starting position to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Boone Speedway, earning his second Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season at two different tracks. Chaz Baca Jr. paced the opening 11 circuits after taking the lead at the drop of the green before McBirnie arrived at the front on lap 12. Once in command, the Boone driver pulled away to secure the victory. Nick Meyer finished second ahead of Baca. Todd Shute crossed the stripe fourth, while Chase Weimer completed the top five. Knutson and Will Smith Split Hobby Stock Features With 48 entries the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks were divided into twin features. In the first feature, Eric Knutson charged from seventh and completed a last-lap pass of Brayden Hurley to score his eighth B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of the season and fifth at Boone in 2026. Hurley settled for second after leading most of the race, while [Read More]

Boone Speedway’s King of the Katwalks postponed

VINTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) — The King of the Katwalks event for IMCA Stock Cars, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Boone Speedway, has been postponed. A new date for the $5,000-to-win IMCA special is yet to be determined. Regular weekly IMCA Stock Car point racing will remain on the July 18 race date. Following discussions between Boone Speedway, IMCA officials and event sponsors, the decision was made to postpone the event due to multiple IMCA Stock Car special events scheduled at other IMCA-sanctioned racetracks in a week already packed full of high-paying IMCA Stock Car events. The postponement is intended to provide the best possible opportunity for racers and fans while avoiding conflicts with other major IMCA Stock Car events. “With several significant IMCA Stock Car specials taking place in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin during the same time frame, everyone involved felt postponing King of the Katwalks was the right decision,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “Our goal is to give this event the opportunity to attract the strong field of competitors and [Read More]