Stock Car Archives

Kirk Sweeps SportMod Action on Salute to Veterans Night at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 23, 2026) — Willy Kirk enjoyed the biggest night of Thursday’s Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts, sweeping both the Race of Champions and the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature during the 10th annual Hunting With Heroes Salute to Veterans Night at Kossuth County Speedway. Kirk collected $2,500 for his efforts while earning his first career Salute to Veterans Tour victory and his 10th feature win of the season, but first at Algona in 2026. The evening opened with the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod Race of Champions, where Josh Appel and Tad Reutzel paced the nine-car field for the 12-lap special paying $1,000 to the winner. Pole sitter Appel grabbed the lead at the start and remained out front through the halfway point before Kirk slowly reeled him in. Kirk took command with four laps remaining and, once in clean air, was never challenged. Smith finished second ahead of Appel, Herrera, and Reutzel. The 24-car feature followed with Blake Luinenburg leading the opening five [Read More]

VanDerWal Sweeps SportMods During Busy Night at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 24, 2026) — Cole VanDerWal turned in a flawless performance Friday night at CJ Speedway, sweeping both Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod features during the marathon program. In the makeup feature from July 3, VanDerWal charged from fifth to the front after starting from the third row. Defending track champion Dylan VanWyk sliced through the field from 16th and briefly led two laps during the middle stages before VanDerWal regained the top spot and drove away for the victory. VanWyk finished second after a 14-position charge, while Justin Schroeder advanced seven spots to third. Justin Heuer crossed the line fourth, Colton Zaputil was fifth, and Levi Gaunt earned hard charger honors by racing from 22nd to sixth with a 16-position advance. VanDerWal completed the sweep in the regularly scheduled feature, racing from ninth starting position to collect his fifth victory of the season at Columbus Junction. Todd Hansen turned in his best finish of 2026 by claiming second, while Colton Laymon also recorded his best finish of the campaign [Read More]

Laris Motorsports Insurance Debuts at IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 24, 2026) — Racers attending the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will have a new resource available throughout America’s Racing Vacation as Laris Motorsports Insurance makes its debut as an event partner. Located in South Louisiana, Laris Motorsports Insurance will serve as the title sponsor of the Super Nationals Studio Show while also presenting the daily Laris Motorsports Insurance Hard Luck Award, which will provide a $250 cash award to the first driver who suffers a rollover during competition each day. Representatives from Laris Motorsports Insurance will also be on-site throughout the week inside the registration tent, where racers and teams can learn more about the company’s specialized motorsports insurance programs. “We’re excited to be part of Super Nationals,” said Bailey Dufrene, Vice President of Laris Motorsports Insurance. “For us, this is about much more than having a booth. It’s an opportunity to educate racers about risks they may not realize exist until it’s too late. Over the past several years we’ve helped thousands of drag racers [Read More]

Black Dirt Nationals Return to Hancock County Speedway During Hancock County Fair on July 28

By Ben Deatherage BRITT, Iowa (July 24, 2026) — One of the signature events of the Hancock County Fair returns Tuesday, July 28, as the Black Dirt Nationals brings a full night of IMCA racing to Hancock County Speedway. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars each race for $1,000 to win, while Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods compete for $600 to win, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks battle for a $500 winner’s share. The Modified feature is a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifying event, with the winner earning eligibility to attempt to qualify for the invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. The Stock Car feature is a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifying event, with the winner earning eligibility to attempt to qualify for the invitational, also held during Super Nationals in September. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, regional, and Iowa State points will be awarded in all IMCA divisions. Modifieds compete for Razor Chassis North Central Region points, Stock Cars [Read More]

Industry Leaders Fill Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row for 2026 Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 24, 2026) — Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row is once again sold out for the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, as dozens of the racing industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers prepare to welcome racers and fans during America’s Racing Vacation at Boone Speedway. Manufacturer’s Row is scheduled to open Saturday, September 5, during the opening day of Super Nationals competition and will once again provide racers, teams and fans direct access to the latest products, technical support and the people behind many of the industry’s leading brands. The display area is located in the northeast corner of the Boone Speedway grounds just outside the pit entrance, with additional exhibitors inside the pit area adjacent to the tech shed. Along the south side of Manufacturer’s Row, next to Motorsports Warehouse, attendees will find Team Harris Auto Racing, Engine Pro, Velocita Premium Fire Suits, Zamp Racing Helmets, Close Racing Supply, Freedom Race Lifts, Wilwood Racing, Swift Springs, SCS Fabrication and Motorsports Warehouse, Eibach Springs, Sybesma Racing Graphics and Apparel, [Read More]

Tyler Easterday: Twenty-One Years of Perseverance Rewarded

By Ben Deatherage LEXINGTON, Neb. — Twenty-one years is a long time to chase a dream. For Tyler Easterday, that dream finally became reality on the evening of June 21 at Dawson County Raceway. After more than two decades of determination, heartbreak, rebuilding, and countless laps around dirt tracks across Nebraska, the Lexington racer finally earned his first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature victory. As he crossed beneath the checkered flag, the celebration he’d imagined for years began. Then the rain started falling. For many, it would have simply been an approaching summer shower. For Easterday, it felt like something much more personal. His father, Allen, had introduced the Easterday family to racing before losing his life in a tractor accident when Tyler was just seven years old. Standing in victory lane, with rain falling moments after the checkered flag, Easterday couldn’t help but feel his dad had been there with him. In the victory lane photograph, the light from the racetrack lamps cut through the rain and shined directly on the spot where his father [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 23, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 981; 2. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 965; 3. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 949; 4. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 945; 5. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 938; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 935; 7. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 930; 8. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 920; 9. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 912; 10. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 905; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 894; 12. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 889; 13. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 882; 14. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 878; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 866; 16. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 857; 17. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 856; 18. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, and Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, both 854; 20. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 847. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 980; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 959; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 956; 5. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 949; 6. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 941; 7. Mike [Read More]

Waldvogel Holds Off Yarie for Eagle River Triumph

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (July 21, 2026) — Dylon Waldvogel of Antigo led all 20 laps but had to withstand a late charge from Marcus Yarie to capture Tuesday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Eagle River Speedway. Starting from the pole, Waldvogel quickly established a three-car-length advantage before Gary Janke’s spin in turn four on lap three erased his lead. On the ensuing restart, Jordan Bartz challenged Yarie for second until her night ended on lap seven when a broken driveshaft brought out another caution. That set the stage for a showdown between Waldvogel and Yarie, who stayed glued to the leader’s rear bumper over the final laps. Despite the pressure, Waldvogel never faltered, holding off Yarie to score the $1,000 victory. The win was his fourth of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region and his first at Eagle River Speedway this year. The feature was a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. Waldvogel was already on the eligibility list to try and qualify for the Invitational at the [Read More]

$10,000-To-Win Captain of the Creek Returns to 141 Speedway Aug. 14-15

By Ben Deatherage FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 23, 2026) — One of the richest Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod events of the season returns to 141 Speedway on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, as the eighth annual Captain of the Creek VIII takes center stage. Since its debut in 2019, the Captain of the Creek has become one of the Midwest’s premier IMCA SportMod specials. Matt Avila enters this year’s event looking to become the first three-time winner after capturing back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025. Previous champions include Brandon Schmitt, Kenny Richards, Cam Reimers, Jacob Zellner and Tyler Sobiesczyk. The successful format introduced in recent years returns, highlighted by Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win championship feature. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National and Wisconsin State points will be awarded to competitors. The opening night on Friday features heat races followed by split qualifying features, each limited to 24 starters. Heat race lineups will be determined by draw, with the top five finishers from each qualifier advancing directly to Saturday night’s championship feature. Drivers who do not transfer [Read More]

Midstate Machine Championship Engines Return for 44th IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 23, 2026) — One of the most anticipated traditions of America’s Racin’ Vacation returns this September as Midstate Machine will once again provide four brand-new championship engines for the winners of Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified, Sunoco IMCA Stock Car, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock features at the 44th Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Built by Midstate Machine of Des Moines, Iowa, the engines are assembled using donated components from many of the racing industry’s premier manufacturers and will be presented to each of the four champions following Championship Saturday on Sept. 12 at Boone Speedway. The presentation of the new engines allows another unique Super Nationals tradition to continue. The race-winning engines from each of the four champions’ cars will be removed and auctioned following the conclusion of Saturday night’s racing in the NAPA Auto Parts Fan Zone. The auction is open to drivers, crew members and race fans, giving attendees the opportunity to own a genuine piece of Super [Read More]