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Schnitzer Scores First Win of 2026 at Grays Harbor Raceway

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (July 3, 2026) — A large crowd kicked off the Independence Day weekend as Q-Mart presented the Mid-Season Championship at Grays Harbor Raceway. Fans enjoyed Fan Appreciation activities before the evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature delivered plenty of drama as Brenton Schnitzer capitalized on misfortune for the frontrunners to earn his first DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the 2026 season. John Gaynor appeared to have the race under control until a flat tire and subsequent mechanical issues ended his bid for the win, opening the door for Schnitzer. The Shelton driver took over the lead and held off a determined charge from Austin Rognlin over the closing laps to secure the victory after starting ninth. Rognlin, who started eighth, finished second, followed by Craig Moore, who advanced from 10th to third. Tyson Blood charged from 11th to fourth, while Brian Harding rounded out the top five after starting on the pole. Trevor Labarge also turned in an impressive drive, advancing from [Read More]

Glasser Outduels Herrera in Williston SportMod Thriller

By Ben Deatherage WILLISTON, N.D. (July 3, 2026) — A pair of teenage stars put on a show Friday night at Williston Basin Speedway as 18-year-old Keenan Glasser and 17-year-old Payce Herrera traded sliders and crossed the stripe separated by mere hundredths of a second before Glasser emerged victorious in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Fifteen-year-old Sladen Pfeifer won a thrilling side-by-side battle with Tanner Conlin to lead the opening lap. Conlin briefly took the top spot exiting turn two on the next circuit before Pfeifer crossed back underneath entering turn three to reclaim the lead. A caution on lap four bunched the field and allowed 2024 Williston track champion and North Dakota state champion Glasser to move into second on the restart. Pfeifer maintained command while Glasser and 2026 Tougher Than Dirt Tour champ, Herrera, battled for the runner-up spot before another caution slowed the pace on lap nine. Herrera charged around the cushion and nipped Pfeifer at the line to lead lap 10 before Glasser reclaimed second three circuits later. Another caution [Read More]

Jake Walters: Carrying the Family Name to Victory Lane

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (July 1, 2026) — The first one always seems to take the longest. Jake Walters had come close before. Second-place finishes. Nights when he found himself racing door-to-door with his father, Greg. Opportunities that slipped away by only a few car lengths. Each one brought another lesson, but none brought the one thing every racer spends countless hours chasing. That first trip to Victory Lane. “It seemed like we were always right there,” Walters said. “I’d had a couple second-place finishes and raced my dad for a win a few times, but I just couldn’t seem to get the monkey off my back.” As the laps wound down on June 27 at Sunset Speedway Park, everything that had seemed just out of reach finally came together. When the checkered flag waved, Walters had earned his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory. “It’s super special to get the first one out of the way, and to do it at Sunset, it means a lot,” he said. For most drivers, a [Read More]

Williams Charges From 10th for McLean County Stock Car Win

By Brandon Beeter UNDERWOOD, N.D. (July 2, 2026) — Shelby Williams charged from the 10th starting position to score an impressive Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory Thursday night at McLean County Speedway, racing from the back of the field after three different drivers occupied the lead. Dustin Frank led the opening circuit before Bob Fuegmann took command on lap two. Williams steadily worked his way through traffic, taking over the lead on lap eight after making his move on the low side. Once out front, the Bonham, Texas, driver moved to the cushion and pulled away to earn his seventh victory of the season and first in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region in 2026. Fuegmann finished second, while Will Matejovic advanced from eighth to third. Taylor Mogard completed the race in fourth, and Frank rounded out the top five. Herrera Charges From Eighth for SportMod Triumph The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods produced another strong feature as 17-year-old Payce Herrera charged from the eighth starting spot to earn his ninth victory of the season and [Read More]

NY-Penn IMCA Series Returns with Pair of Pennsylvania Memorial Specials in July

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 2, 2026) — The NY-Penn IMCA Series resumes its 2026 campaign later this month with a pair of Pennsylvania events carrying major implications for both the championship chase and Fast Shafts All-Star eligibility. The series returns to The Hill Speedway in Monroeton on Friday, July 17, for the 6th Annual Billy Maynard Memorial, where drivers will compete for $1,069 to win. The tour then heads to Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna on Friday, July 31, for the 4th Annual K.C. Cole Memorial, which will pay $1,024 to the winner. Both Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features are Fast Shafts All-Star qualifiers, with each winner earning eligibility to try and qualify for the invitational held during the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The season opened May 30 at Woodhull Raceway, where Tyler Belcher captured the Sean Lias Memorial. Jake Maynard added his first series victory of the season on June 12 at The Hill Speedway. Jacob McConnell carries a slim three-point lead over Keith Lamphere into the July [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 1, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 964; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 921; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 905; 4. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 876; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 842; 6. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 838; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 837; 8. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 833; 9. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 830; 10. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 813; 11. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 790; 12. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 776; 13. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 768; 14. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 765; 15. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 762; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 758; 17. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 743; 18. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 738; 19. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 730; 20. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 723. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 966; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 951; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 941; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 906; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 897; 6. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, [Read More]

IMCA office closed July 3

VINTON, Iowa (July 2, 2026) – In recognition of the Independence Day holiday, the IMCA office will be closed Friday, July 3 and will reopen Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m. CST. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

$10,000-to-Win King of the Creek Returns to 141 Speedway July 17-18

By Ben Deatherage FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 2, 2026) — One of the richest Sunoco IMCA Stock Car events of the summer returns to 141 Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, as the eighth annual Northern Concrete Construction King of the Creek takes center stage. The successful format introduced in 2025 returns, highlighted by Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car championship feature. The winner will also earn a guaranteed starting position in the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, and Wisconsin State will be awarded to Stock Car 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 into Saturday’s main event will still have an opportunity to cash in during Friday’s 24-car [Read More]

Registration Opens July 13 for 44th Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals Fueled by Casey’s

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 25, 2026) — Registration for the 44th annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s opens at noon (CST) on Monday, July 13, for the premier event in IMCA racing. America’s Racin’ Vacation returns to Boone Speedway in Boone, Iowa, from Sept. 5-12, where thousands of drivers, crews, and fans will converge for one of the largest racing events in the world. Before registering, competitors must first purchase an IMCA license for every division in which they intend to compete. Drivers should then register for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals on MyRacePass. Entries will be confirmed in the order they are received, with car numbers assigned based on confirmation order. Pit stall reservations should only be made after completing event registration. Applications can then be submitted through the official Super Nationals pit stall reservation page. The week begins with the NAPA Auto Parts Double Down Prelude on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites will compete in qualifying heats and features on Saturday before crowning [Read More]

Block Breaks Through for First Win of the Season at Eagle River

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (June 30, 2026) — Wyatt Block of Tigerton fought off a late charge from Will Garceau to win Tuesday night’s 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Eagle River Speedway, earning his first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Block, who started from the pole, led all 20 laps and survived several caution periods in the IMCA Modified division’s debut at the third-mile clay oval. Marcus Yarie of Wausau applied heavy pressure through the opening half of the race, with Block committed to the low groove while Yarie searched for speed inches from the outside wall. Garceau, from Francis Creek, started 12th and carved his way through the field before taking second from Yarie. He closed rapidly on Block during the closing laps as the leader negotiated lapped traffic, but Block maintained his advantage to secure the $1,000 victory. Block’s victory earned him eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals [Read More]