Stock Car Archives

Ferrando Wins Historic First IMCA Wild West Speedweek Stop at River City

By Ben Deatherage ST. HELENS, Ore. (June 14, 2026) — Grey Ferrando added another chapter to his IMCA Wild West Speedweek résumé by winning the first-ever series event held at River City Speedway in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds. Defending DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region and Oregon State champion Kevin Williamson paced the opening laps aboard the Superior Fuel Cells-owned No. 42. Two-time defending Wild West Speedweek SportMod champion Matt Sanders quickly emerged as a challenger and briefly completed a pass for the lead before a caution negated the move. A three-car battle between Williamson, Sanders and Ferrando erupted after the restart. Ferrando, the 2024 Cocopah Speedway and 2017 Cottage Grove Speedway track champion, edged ahead by just .014 seconds at the line on lap eight to seize the lead before a pair of cautions kept the field tightly bunched. Sanders secured second on lap 10 and remained within striking distance as lapped traffic entered the equation on lap 16. A caution on lap 20 removed heavy traffic from the picture and set up another showdown [Read More]

Smith Scores First Davenport Late Model Victory

By Mike Maguire DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 12, 2026) — Dustin Smith of Long Grove broke through for his first Davenport Speedway Sunoco IMCA Late Model victory Friday night, charging from fourth and making a late-race pass to secure his second win of the season at two different tracks. Smith worked his way into second by lap five and spent much of the 25-lap feature tracking down leader Blaise Lewis. After stalking Lewis for more than half the race, Smith dove underneath him on lap 21 to take command. The closing laps were anything but easy as Travis Denning charged from 12th and pressured Smith to the finish, but Smith held on for the victory. Denning finished second after advancing 10 positions. Lewis settled for third, Logan Veloz raced to fourth, and Matt Ryan rounded out the top five. Diercks Charges from 12th for Modified Win Spencer Diercks put together one of the night’s strongest drives in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. The Davenport driver started 12th and needed only six laps to track down early [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Alec Fett Charges from 12th to Win Scott Cook One-Eye Memorial at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 11, 2026) — Alec Fett put together an impressive drive in the Scott Cook One-Eye Memorial SportMod Nationals, charging from 12th starting position to collect the $1,000 payday and his first victory of the season in the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod division at Kossuth County Speedway. Josh Appel led the opening lap before Cole Suckow took over on lap two and appeared poised to challenge for the win. Fett steadily worked his way forward through multiple restarts and moved into contention by the midway point of the 20-lap feature. A caution on lap nine for Jake Simpson’s flat tire slowed the action, and another yellow followed after contact between Jacob Korte and Mat Hollerich ended both drivers’ evenings. Suckow remained in command until lap 12, when Fett powered around him on the high side of the backstretch to take over the lead. A final caution for Bailey Stimson’s mechanical issues on lap 14 tightened the field one last time, but Fett was flawless on the restart and drove away for [Read More]

Nelson Claims Tony Kniffen Memorial Stock Car Victory at McLean County

By Brandon Beeter UNDERWOOD, N.D. (June 13, 2026) — Jake Nelson crossed over every slider thrown his way and used the momentum of the high groove to perfection to capture Saturday night’s Tony Kniffen Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at McLean County Speedway. The $1,535-to-win feature served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifier and headlined the McLean County Fair doubleheader weekend. Keenan Glasser and Jake Nelson shared the front row and immediately put on a show, exchanging sliders during the opening three laps before Nelson secured the lead. Several cautions gave Marcus Tomlinson and Chris Tuchscherer opportunities to challenge on restarts, but Nelson consistently crossed over every slider thrown his way and used the momentum of the high groove to perfection. The Williston driver raced to his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with the triumph coming at his second different track of 2026. The win also placed Nelson on the eligibility list for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational to be ran at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super [Read More]

Winebarger Scores First Win of Season in IMCA Wild West Speedweek Opener at Banks

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (June 13, 2026) — Two-time IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion Collen Winebarger used a late restart to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature and open the 2026 tour at Sunset Speedway Park with his 14th career series victory. Jeff Lovell led the opening lap and quickly established a comfortable advantage. The leader encountered lapped traffic on lap eight but continued to maintain a strong pace as the race remained under green. A caution on lap 15 brought the field back together and allowed Winebarger, aboard the John Gaynor-owned No. 99X, to begin mounting a serious challenge. Another caution on lap 19 proved pivotal, as the Corbett driver maneuvered into the lead down the backstretch on lap 20. A final caution on lap 23 set up one more restart, but Winebarger was flawless when racing resumed and drove away for his first DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. The win was his 14th career Wild West Speedweek triumph, second series victory at Sunset Speedway Park after previously winning [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]

Huish Collects Third Bullring Nationals Crown at Rush County Speedway

By William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. (June 5, 2026) — A near-capacity crowd filled the grandstands Friday night at Rush County Speedway for the Myers Racing Engines Bullring Nationals, where Jeremy Huish captured his third career Bullring Nationals crown in United Rebel Sprint Series competition. The United Rebel Sprint Series headlined the evening with a 35-lap feature showcasing many of the region’s top RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitors. Huish started from the pole and battled Jordan Knight during the opening stages before executing a decisive slider in turns one and two with 17 laps remaining to take command. Once out front, the Tribune, Kansas driver maintained control through the remainder of the race to secure his first victory of the season and third career Bullring Nationals triumph. The victory was also the 21st of Huish’s URSS career, moving him into sole possession of eighth on the series’ all-time wins list. Zach Blurton finished second after starting fourth, while Taylor Velasquez advanced from eighth to claim third. Knight crossed the stripe fourth and Koby Walters completed the [Read More]

Scott Cook Memorial One-Eye Nationals SportMod Special Set for June 11 at Kossuth County Speedway

By Ben Deatherage ALGONA, Iowa (June 9, 2026) — Kossuth County Speedway will honor the memory of Scott Cook with the Scott Cook Memorial One-Eye Nationals SportMod Special on Thursday, June 11. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will headline the evening with a lucrative $1,000-to-win feature. An additional $100 bonus will be awarded to the winner if 24 SportMods are entered, pushing the top prize to $1,100. The special-event purse pays $800 for second, $700 for third, $500 for fourth, $400 for fifth, $300 for sixth, and $200 for seventh. Positions eighth through 24th will each receive $100. In addition to the featured SportMod special, Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will also be in action as part of a full night of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing competition. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m., with racing to follow. Fans unable to attend can watch every lap live on IMCA TV, where America comes to watch racing. For additional event information and updates, follow Kossuth [Read More]

Spring Fling SportMod Nationals Set for June 12 at Hancock County Speedway

By Ben Deatherage BRITT, Iowa (June 9, 2026) — A big night for the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods at Hancock County Speedway is set for Friday, June 12, as the Spring Fling SportMod Nationals presented by Gold-Eagle Cooperative comes to the historic oval. The featured event will see SportMod competitors race for a $1,250 winner’s share, while a full slate of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing action is also scheduled. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will each compete for $1,000 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will race for a $500 top prize. Both the Modified and Stock Car features will serve as qualifying events for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational and B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, respectively, to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Iowa State, track, and regional points will be awarded. Modified competitors will race for Razor Chassis North Central Region points, while Stock Car drivers will compete for [Read More]

IMCA Wild West Speedweek Set to Storm Oregon Border to Border June 13–20

By Jeremy Means VINTON, Iowa (June 9, 2026) — From the Columbia River on the Oregon–Washington border to the doorstep of California, the 2026 IMCA Wild West Speedweek will push drivers through eight consecutive nights of racing June 13–20. The tour opens at Sunset Speedway Park in Banks and heads south, testing teams across bullrings and bigger layouts before champions are crowned in the finale in Southern Oregon. Three Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing divisions—Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods—will be in action each night. Sunset Speedway Park opens the tour on Saturday, June 13, returning to its role as the “Banks Bullring.” Located just outside the Portland metro area, the quarter-mile oval sets the tone for the week with tight racing after weather impacted last year’s finale. Round two shifts to a new venue, River City Speedway in St. Helens, on Sunday, June 14. Situated near the Columbia River along the Oregon–Washington border, the tight and technical quarter-mile will host its first IMCA-sanctioned event, adding a fresh [Read More]