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Smith Charges From 30th to SportMod Victory at Boone

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2026) — Mike Smith turned a back-row challenge into a trip to victory lane Saturday night at Boone Speedway, charging from 30th starting to win the 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Smith, from Lake City, was originally scheduled to start on the pole but accepted a back-row challenge offered by Johnathon Logue and instead lined up last in the 30-car field. Randy Havlik appeared headed for victory lane before Smith completed his charge through the field and powered past him for the lead on lap 18. Smith stayed in front the rest of the way for his 14th victory of the season and fifth at Boone Speedway. Havlik settled for second, Dusty Masolini was third, and Will Wolf advanced 10 positions to finish fourth. Gage Hilgenberg rounded out the top five. Will Smith Wins Hobby Stock Battle Will Smith and Corey VanDerwilt battled throughout the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, with lapped traffic adding another element to their fight for the lead. Smith, also from Lake [Read More]

Paris Secures Maquoketa Crown with Saturday Triumph; Huenefeld Scores Friday Feature Win

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2026) — Shane Paris and Joe Huenefeld split the weekend’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victories at Maquoketa Speedway, with Paris delivering when it mattered most in Saturday night’s season championship finale. Paris entered the night holding a slim two-point advantage over Spencer Diercks and Wes Digman in the track championship chase. Starting third in the 20-lapper, the Muscatine driver raced his Performer Chassis to the checkered flag, and secured the 2026 Maquoketa Speedway championship. The victory was Paris’ first of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Diercks finished second, Huenefeld was third, Cody Laney took fourth, and Jeff “Bone” Larson charged from 19th to complete the top five. Huenefeld, from Freeport, Ill., made his first trip to Maquoketa Speedway victory lane in Friday’s 20-lap feature. Starting from the pole, Huenefeld turned back a talented field for his third Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season, with each coming at a different track. Kollin Hibdon finished second, Chris Zogg was third, Diercks advanced from [Read More]

Rognlin Rallies From 12th for Grays Harbor Modified Victory

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Aug. 22, 2026) — Olympia’s Austin Rognlin charged from 12th starting to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Grays Harbor Raceway, earning his first victory since Aug. 5, 2023. Jake Sorenson took command on lap six and set the pace out front, but Rognlin was steadily working his way through the field. The 2022 Grays Harbor Raceway rookie of the year completed his charge on lap 12, powering into the lead before sailing away with the victory. Sorenson crossed the finish line second but was moved back two positions following a droop rule infraction. That elevated ninth-starting Brenton Schnitzer to second and Craig Moore to third after beginning the race eighth, with Sorenson credited with fourth and Devon Reed fifth. Hudson Shoemaker and Reed were the heat race winners earlier in the night. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $25.99/month. And don’t miss Season 2 of the [Read More]

Danley Charges From 10th to Eagle Sprint Car Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 22, 2026) — As Creedence Clearwater Revival once sang, and as Anthony Ainsle often says, “Nighttime is the Right Time,” and both rang true Saturday night as the Eagle Shootout took center stage at Eagle Raceway. Brad Schreiner led the opening lap of the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature before Tyler Hendrickson moved to the front on lap three. Hendrickson remained in command through a lap 11 caution, but former Eagle track champion Joey Danley was ready to strike. Danley, who started 10th, got a huge run on the restart and surged past Hendrickson for the lead. Cole Wayman worked his way into third, while Gaige Weldon charged from 19th to fourth. Danley stayed out front the rest of the way to earn his third victory of the season and first at Eagle in 2026. Hendrickson finished second, Wayman was third, Weldon fourth, and Tyler Drueke completed the top five. Thompson Masters the Slick for Modified Triumph Cameron Thompson jumped to the early lead in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified [Read More]

Super Nationals Registration Due Aug. 28 to Race in Prelude

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2026) — Drivers planning to compete in the NAPA Auto Parts Double Down Prelude must be registered for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s by noon Central time Friday, Aug. 28. Competitors who register for Super Nationals after the deadline will not be eligible to compete in the Sept. 5-6 Prelude at Boone Speedway. Before registering, competitors must first purchase an IMCA license for every division in which they intend to compete. Drivers should then register for Super Nationals on MyRacePass. Entries will be confirmed in the order they are received, with car numbers assigned based on confirmation order. The 12th annual Prelude features two full days of racing, giving competitors one final opportunity to compete at Boone before Super Nationals officially gets underway. The unique Double Down format has become a staple of Prelude weekend, rewarding more drivers while helping accommodate the tremendous car counts that continue to define the event. Should any division exceed 100 entries, competitors will once again be split into twin [Read More]

Women in IMCA Meet & Greet Returns to Super Nationals on Thursday, Sept. 10

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2026) — The popular Women in IMCA Meet & Greet returns to the NAPA Fan Zone at Boone Speedway on Thursday, Sept. 10, during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Presented by NAPA Auto Parts and Dynamic Drivelines and coordinated with the help of Andrea McCain, the event celebrates the many female competitors taking part in America’s Racin’ Vacation while giving fans an opportunity to meet the women behind the wheel. The Women in IMCA Meet & Greet has quickly become a popular part of Super Nationals week, with over a dozen female racers participating and interacting with fans during the event. Drivers will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs, and share their experiences in racing. Select competitors will also have their race cars on display, giving fans an up-close look at the machines they will see competing throughout America’s Racin’ Vacation. The gathering gives fans of all ages an opportunity to meet female competitors from across the country and see firsthand the growing [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 20, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, and William Gould, Calera, Okla., both 990; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 971; 4. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 962; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, both 958; 7. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 947; 8. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 944; 9. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 939; 10. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 934; 11. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, and Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, both 933; 13. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 932; 14. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 926; 15. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 921; 16. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 915; 17. Tyler Belcher, Laceyville, Pennsylvania, 913; 18. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 912; 19. Donald Proctor, Ionia, Michigan, 904; 20. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 900. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 988; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 981; 3. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 976; 4. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 975; 5. Kyle Vanover, Beatrice, Neb., 970; 6. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 969; 7. Kelly Shryock, [Read More]

Every Lap Pays in Super Nationals Race of Champions Events

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2026) — Getting to the front will pay in more ways than one during the Race of Champions events at the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Lap sponsorships will be up for grabs across the five Race of Champions events during America’s Racin’ Vacation at Boone Speedway, with the driver leading each lap earning the bonus posted for that circuit. The 12-lap Rage Chassis Modified Race of Champions will feature $100 on every lap, putting $1,200 in lap-leader bonuses on the line. Weather or Naught Food Services sponsors five of those circuits, with additional lap support coming from MyRacePass, Harris Auto Racing, Toby K’s Hideaway, and Moffitt’s Ford. Another $900 will be available during the 12-lap Sunoco Stock Car Race of Champions, with each lap worth $75 to its leader. Weather or Naught Food Services again sponsors five laps, joined by MyRacePass, Harris Auto Racing, Toby K’s Hideaway, Baymont Inn, Push Master, and Total Seal. The Dirt Defender/Pulse Racing Innovations SportMod Race of Champions and [Read More]

Freedom Race Lifts Offers Special Discount for IMCA Racers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2026) — IMCA racers looking to upgrade their shop or pit equipment can save on products from Freedom Race Lifts through a special discount available to the IMCA community. Freedom Race Lifts, the Official Race Car Lift of IMCA, is offering 5% off purchases when customers use the promo code IMCA. Owned by engineer and former racer Josh Rodewald, Freedom Race Lifts has developed a line of portable, battery-operated vehicle lifts and jacks designed with racers and mechanics in mind. Its products utilize the company’s proprietary automatic safety locking systems and are designed to provide teams with portable lifting options both at the shop and at the race track. Freedom Race Lifts became the Official Race Car Lift of IMCA earlier this year as the company continued to expand its involvement in grassroots motorsports. Race teams will also have an opportunity to see the company’s products firsthand during the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Freedom Race Lifts will be on site during America’s Racin’ Vacation with [Read More]

Jordan Tocci: Three Generations of Racers from Three Forks

By Ben Deatherage THREE FORKS, Mont. (Aug. 13, 2026) — Three rivers wind through the broad valleys of southwest Montana, cutting across a landscape framed by mountains and seemingly endless stretches of open country. Here, the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin converge to form the Missouri River. The same country has been home to Indigenous peoples for generations, witnessed the passage of Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea, and provided the setting for the legendary escape of fur trapper John Colter. More than two centuries later, the country surrounding Three Forks still carries much of the rugged character of the American West. For Jordan Tocci, it is simply home. “The area is so historic with the whole Lewis and Clark history and everything where the rivers come together to make the Missouri,” Tocci said. “It’s cool historically, and you dive deeper in the history of the tribes that lived here and Sacagawea. It’s a really cool part of the world.” It’s also where another history has been unfolding for three generations. Tocci’s grandfather Ray returned from service with [Read More]