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Ferrando Wins at Cottage Grove to Become Third Different Modified Winner of ’26 Speedweek

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (June 16, 2026) — Grey Ferrando drove to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the fourth round of the 2026 Wild West Speedweek at Cottage Grove Speedway on Tuesday night, earning his second series victory of the week after winning Sunday’s event at River City Speedway and the fourth Speedweek triumph of his career. Defending DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, Oregon State, and Cottage Grove Speedway champion Kevin Williamson paced the opening lap of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature before 2017 track champion Grey Ferrando charged to the lead on lap two. A caution on lap three briefly slowed Ferrando’s momentum, but the Scio driver quickly reestablished control on the restart and again after another yellow on lap seven. Ferrando remained untouchable through the middle stages of the race and worked lapped traffic beginning on lap 16. A caution on lap 21 erased his sizable advantage, and Matt Sanders, winner of the previous night’s feature and the last two Wild West Speedweek Northern SportMod championships, advanced [Read More]

Tyler Scores First Career Virginia Sprint Series Victory at Dixieland Speedway

By Jim Haines ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (June 12, 2026) — Robert Tyler raced to his first career RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car victory Friday night at Dixieland Speedway with the Virginia Sprint Series. On one of the hottest and most humid nights of the season, Tyler stayed cool under pressure as he worked his way into the lead and never looked back despite threatening weather around the coastal clay oval. Fifteen RaceSaver Sprint Cars signed in for the event, which was sponsored by Great Bridge Muffler and Brake and Bay Concrete. Tyler and Billy Hubbard earned heat race victories. Matt Mullins and Tyler led the field to green for the feature, with Mullins pacing the opening laps while Tyler, Ben McCall, Dylan Shatzer, and Hubbard settled into line behind him. Mullins held the bottom groove effectively until he drifted slightly off the preferred line, opening the door for Tyler to slip underneath and seize the lead. As Tyler stretched his advantage, McCall worked his way into second while Mullins began battling brake issues. Shatzer and Hubbard also [Read More]

Allstar Performance Continues Heat Race Winner Awards Program for IMCA Racers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 16, 2026) — Winning heat races continues to pay dividends for IMCA competitors thanks to Allstar Performance and its popular Heat Race Winner Awards Program. Now in its 15th season as an IMCA sponsor, the Watervliet, Michigan-based company will once again reward drivers across the country for their success in preliminary competition throughout the 2026 season. Heat race winner decals were distributed to all IMCA-sanctioned tracks at the beginning of the 2026 season. Drivers who accumulate 10 or more heat race victories during the year become eligible for a drawing for a $100 Allstar Performance gift certificate. To be entered, drivers must submit a photo clearly showing the heat race winner decal displayed on their race car. Photos should be emailed to Carson Becker-Graham at cbgramm@imca.com no later than September 21, 2026. In addition to the heat race winner program, Allstar Performance will award a $200 product certificate to each champion crowned at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and the RaceSaver Nationals. For more information about Allstar Performance [Read More]

Manning Captures Fifth Western Region Victory at Santa Maria

By Stephanie Odom SANTA MARIA, Calif. (June 13, 2026) — Gavyn Manning charged from seventh on the grid and used the high side to take the lead on lap 13 en route to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Santa Maria Speedway. Justin Crockett grabbed the early lead and paced the field through the opening half of the 25-lap contest after winning one of the evening’s heat races. Manning steadily worked forward before finding momentum on the cushion and racing into the lead. The Bakersfield driver held off a determined late challenge from Rob Sanders to score his fifth victory of the season in DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region competition. The win was also his second straight triumph and second overall victory of 2026 at Santa Maria Speedway. Sanders finished second, followed by Crockett, Markus Frazier and Cole Szlauko. Heat race victories went to Sanders and Crockett. Landon King earned his third Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod victory of the season after a spirited late-race battle in the 20-lap feature. Jon McKinley led [Read More]

Bannister Leads Every Lap for Bakersfield Modified Win

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 13, 2026) — Points leader Bannister dominated the 25-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway, leading all the way from the pole position after winning his heat race earlier in the evening. The Bakersfield driver scored his seventh victory of the season in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region and his second at Bakersfield in 2026. One of the night’s biggest storylines involved 2024 track champion Gavyn Manning, who was among four drivers attempting double-duty between Santa Maria Speedway and Bakersfield Speedway. After winning earlier in the evening at Santa Maria, Manning charged into second place before mechanical issues ended his bid for another victory. Race Liberante finished second, followed by Markus Frazier and Rob Sanders, who were also among the double-duty competitors. Pat Petrie completed the top five. Jason Bannister led all 25 laps of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature to secure his third victory of the season, with all three wins coming at Bakersfield Speedway. Dylan Wilson delivered [Read More]

Mikey Smith Tops Brother Johnny in $4,012 to win Joey Kay Memorial Thriller at Bridgeport

By Pete Wortman SWEDEBORO, N.J. (June 13, 2026) — Mikey Smith made the long trip from Scranton, Pennsylvania, worthwhile Saturday night, collecting the $4,012 top prize in the Joey Kay Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway and earning his first career DCB Plumbing & Heating Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series presented by Capitol Renegade victory. The 30-lap feature went caution-free and showcased a thrilling battle between Smith and series point leader Troy Betts during the opening stages before Smith mastered lapped traffic and drove away to the victory. Betts and Smith started on the front row and immediately put on a show, trading sliders on the fast racing surface. The pair continued their spirited battle from an earlier match race, with Betts repeatedly fending off Smith’s advances. The complexion of the race changed when the leaders encountered heavy lapped traffic. Smith continued to pressure Betts, at one point brushing the outside wall exiting turn four while searching for a way past. His winning move came while navigating slower cars, sliding underneath Betts in turn four to secure the lead. Once [Read More]

Sweetwater Speedway Hosts Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular July 3-4

By Ben Deatherage ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (June 16, 2026) — Sweetwater Speedway will host one of the biggest racing weekends in Wyoming on July 3-4 with the annual Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular. The two-day event will feature two complete draw/re-draw programs, with competitors racing each night for Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Wyoming State, and regional points. Modified competitors will race for DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region points, Stock Cars for EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points, and Hobby Stocks for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds headline the weekend with a $1,000 winner’s share each night. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $400 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts compete for $300 top prizes. The Ken Hansen Memorial Modified Spectacular will also serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier each night. Drivers who win either of the two Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features will earn eligibility to try and qualify for the 2026 [Read More]

Blood Takes Timber Cup Barnburner in Modified Monday Main at Elma

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (June 15, 2026) — Tyson Blood charged from ninth starting position and edged Kyler Moore in a dramatic last-lap battle to win Monday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the Timber Cup at Grays Harbor Raceway. Scott Miller led the opening two circuits before Moore took command on lap three and appeared to have the race under control for much of the 20-lap contest. Blood steadily worked his way through the field and moved into second with eight laps remaining, setting his sights on the leader. Moore maintained a comfortable advantage until a caution with three laps to go erased his lead and set up a thrilling finish. On the restart, Moore and Blood traded the lead multiple times as the pair raced wheel-to-wheel over the closing laps. Blood completed the winning move at the checkered flag, prevailing by just .039 seconds in one of the closest finishes of the season at Grays Harbor Raceway. Moore settled for second, while Brenton Schnitzer completed the podium after finishing only .304 seconds [Read More]

Ballenger Earns First Huset’s RaceSaver Victory

By Inside Line Promotions BRANDON, S.D. (June 14, 2026) — Blake Ballenger scored his first career victory at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday night, prevailing through a pair of late cautions to win the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature. The triumph came in just Harrisburg racer’s second start at the track. Mason Slendy paced the opening lap of the 20-lap main event before Ballenger charged into the lead on lap two. The race remained under green until the closing stages, allowing Ballenger to build an advantage while several drivers battled throughout the top five. The biggest challenge came from Laney Moore, who reeled in the leader and drew alongside Ballenger entering turn one on lap 14. The pair raced side-by-side for the lead, with Ballenger maintaining the top spot. Back-to-back cautions over the next two circuits erased Ballenger’s advantage and set up a pair of late restarts, but the leader remained composed. Ballenger pulled away in the final laps and crossed the finish line 1.201 seconds ahead of the field. John Lambertz advanced from eighth starting position [Read More]

Dolan Dices Through Lapped Traffic at Port Royal for First Win

By Stephanie Dodson PORT ROYAL, Pa. (June 13, 2026) — Chris Dolan’s steady climb through the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series ranks reached a milestone Saturday night as the York driver led all 20 laps of the Penns Valley Meat Market feature at Port Royal Speedway to earn his first career RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car victory. Dolan started from the pole aboard the Jon Williams-owned No. 89D and immediately established himself as the driver to beat. Colton Hendershot settled into second and remained in pursuit for most of the race, with the pair running first and second through the opening 18 circuits. Lapped traffic briefly tightened the battle as Hendershot closed to within half a second of the leader. Once Dolan worked his way through the slower cars, however, he quickly rebuilt his advantage and at one point stretched the margin to more than three seconds. The race’s lone caution came on lap 17 when Josh Spicer, who had advanced from 15th into seventh, spun in turns three and four and collected Zach Rhodes. Both [Read More]