Stock Car Archives

Sanders Edges Ferrando by One Point for Wild West Speedweek Championship

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 24, 2026) — Eight races in eight days at six tracks across Oregon produced three hard-fought championship battles during the 2026 IMCA Wild West Speedweek. Matt Sanders captured his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified Wild West Speedweek championship, edging Grey Ferrando by a single point to become the first driver to win Speedweek titles in two different divisions. The Brookings racer previously claimed the IMCA Northern SportMod crowns in 2024 and 2025. Sanders pieced together one of the most consistent weeks of any competitor, collecting three feature victories, seven podium finishes and a perfect eight top-five finishes. Sanders scored wins on the first of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, the second of two nights at Coos Bay Speedway, and in the Southern Oregon Speedway finale, while never finishing worse than fifth during the tour. Ferrando remained in championship contention until the final checkered flag. The Scio driver matched Sanders with three feature victories at River City Speedway, the second of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, and the [Read More]

Joey Hergott Memorial Set to Make Nebraska IMCA History July 13 at Beatrice Speedway

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — The third annual Joey Hergott Memorial is poised to become one of the richest one-night events in Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing history when it returns to Beatrice Speedway on Monday, July 13. Headlined by a massive $16,026-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, the event boasts the largest one-night IMCA payout ever offered in Nebraska and one of the most lucrative programs anywhere in the country during the 2026 season. The Joey Hergott Memorial continues to grow in stature, drawing top competitors from across the Midwest and beyond while honoring the memory of a beloved member of the racing community. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds will race for a staggering $16,026 winner’s share and $1,026 to start the main event. The feature payout includes $8,000 for second, $5,000 for third, $3,000 for fourth, and $2,500 for fifth. Drivers failing to transfer into the main event will have another opportunity through the Schmidt Happens Last Chance Modified race, which features its own lucrative purse. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will [Read More]

$10,111-to-Win Tanner Pelster Memorial Returns to Boone County Raceway July 12

By Ben Deatherage ALBION, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — One of Nebraska’s most meaningful special events returns to Boone County Raceway on Sunday, July 12, as the sixth annual Sudbeck Underground Tanner Pelster Memorial honors the life and legacy of a beloved racer, competitor, and friend. The event will feature Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds competing for some of the richest purses of the season. Headlining the program are the IMCA Stock Cars, which will race for a massive $10,111 winner’s share. Second place pays $5,111, third earns $3,111, and all starters in the 24-car main event will take home at least $311. A tow bonus of $211 is also available. The IMCA Stock Car feature winner will also be guaranteed a starting position in the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will each compete for $3,111 to win. Both divisions pay $1,111 for [Read More]

White Holds Off Snellenberger for Eagle River Stock Car Victory

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (June 23, 2026) — Polesitter Trentin Bell appeared to be the driver to beat early in the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature Tuesday night at Eagle River Speedway. Dustin White quickly worked his way into second, but contact between the front-runners entering turn three sent Bell spinning in turn four. Bell was charged with the caution, handing the lead to White. White maintained control through a series of cautions and restarts. Following a restart with seven laps remaining, Rod Snellenberger charged into second and repeatedly challenged for the top spot. The pair traded momentum over the closing laps, but White turned back every challenge to score his second victory of the season in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region competition. Both wins have come at Eagle River Speedway. Snellenberger rallied from 10th to finish second. Jeff Bodendorfer completed the podium in third, while Jordan Kurtti was fourth. Montello visitor Tyler Schrimpf charged from 15th to round out the top five.

Dosch Breaks Through for First Dacotah Stock Car Victory

By Becca Pelkey MANDAN, N.D. (June 19, 2026) — Matt Dosch’s speed finally translated into a victory Friday night at Dacotah Speedway as the Bismarck driver earned his first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car win of the season. A thrilling three-wide battle between Sierra Davenport, Shawn Volk and Dosch highlighted the opening laps before Dosch emerged with the lead. Once out front, he and Jason Berg separated themselves from the rest of the field while points leader Geoff Hellman and Todd Carter charged forward. Hellman worked his way into third but could not close the gap on the front-runners as Dosch led 16 of the 20 circuits en route to his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season. Berg finished second, followed by Hellman, Carter and Brock Beeter. Pittenger Powers to Dominant Modified Triumph Crist Pittenger put together a commanding performance in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature to earn his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season. Pole sitter Jacoby Traut led the opening lap before Pittenger blasted into the [Read More]

Feature

Rust Returns to Harris Clash Victory Lane After 10-Year Wait

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (June 23, 2026) — Joel Rust returned to victory lane at the Harris Clash for the first time in a decade, winning the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the 35th annual Harris Clash presented by Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products at Boone Speedway. A three-wide start brought the field to green, with 2015 Iowa State Sunoco IMCA Late Model champion Paul Nagle leading the opening lap. After an early caution, Nagle maintained command as 2016 Harris Clash winner Rust began applying pressure. Rust nearly completed a pass on lap six before a caution interrupted the battle. Two laps later, the two-time Benton County Speedway champion finally wrestled the lead away. A caution on lap eight erased Rust’s advantage, but the Grundy Center driver was flawless on the restart and gradually pulled away from the field. Reigning Marshalltown Speedway champion Kollin Hibdon used several bold moves to advance into second and closed on Rust by lap 20. The leaders entered lapped traffic one lap later, but a caution on lap 23 [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Shepherd Survives Late Pressure for Boone SportMod Win

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (June 20, 2026) — Brayden Shepherd led all 18 laps but still had to withstand a furious late charge from Mike Smith to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Boone Speedway. The Altoona driver held command throughout the contest before Smith, who advanced nine positions, closed rapidly in the closing laps. Shepherd maintained a slim advantage and secured the victory at the checkered flag for his second win of the season at two different tracks. Smith settled for second, followed by Curtis Veber, Ryan King and defending track champion Dusty Masolini. Robey Rallies for First Modified Win of 2026 Ethan Robey charged to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature for his first Razor Chassis North Central Region win of the season. Brandon Leeman led the opening 14 laps before Robey, of Ames, took command and drove away for the triumph. Leeman faded to 11th by the finish. Ronn Lauritzen crossed the stripe second, while Jeremy Mills, Todd Shute and Trevor Fitz completed the top five. Smiths [Read More]

Rohleder Rolls to Dominant Thomas County Modified Victory

By Sheldon Wickwar COLBY, Kan. (June 19, 2026) — Kyle Rohleder put together a flawless night in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified division at Thomas County Speedway, leading every lap of the feature after winning his heat race earlier in the evening. Starting alongside Tanner Clough on the front row, the WaKeeney driver immediately surged to the lead and never looked back. Rohleder quickly built a comfortable advantage over Eddie Belec and fellow WaKeeney racer Dylan Sherfick, stretching his lead to nearly half a straightaway during the caution-free contest. In complete control from start to finish, Rohleder scored his second Jet Racing Central Region victory of the season, with both wins coming at Thomas County Speedway. Belec finished second, followed by Sherfick, Clay Money and Brandon Clough. Belec earned hard charger honors after advancing two positions. Walt Captures Another One in SportMods Blaine Walt collected his third victory of the season in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods and his second straight at Thomas County Speedway. Jasen Gray appeared poised for victory after leading much of [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]

Feature

Krug Snatches Hobby Stock Victory on Final Corner at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 18, 2026) — Chris Krug made a dramatic last-corner pass to win a wild Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature Thursday night at Kossuth County Speedway. Derrick Barglof paced the opening laps before a caution on lap five tightened the field. Following the restart, James Burns, Corbin White, Jade Lange, Brandon Nielsen and Krug traded positions in a furious battle for the lead. Burns used the high side to take command on lap seven before Nielsen grabbed the point one lap later. Another caution with two laps remaining set up a thrilling finish. White surged to the lead on the restart and appeared headed for victory until Krug found an opening exiting the final corner and slipped past to score the win. The Emmetsburg driver started 10th and earned his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of the season. White settled for second while Arizona transplant Nathan DeRagon charged from 14th starting position to finish third. Lange was fourth and Bryce Sommerfeld completed the top five. Shryock Outduels Opheim for [Read More]