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Southern Challenge Brings Two Nights of Racing to Abilene Oct. 16-17

By Ben Deatherage ABILENE, Texas (Sept. 28, 2026) — The Southern Challenge returns to Abilene Speedway for two nights of Speedway Motors IMCA racing Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, with $3,000 awaiting the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod winner and $2,000 top prizes on the line for both Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. The weekend begins with qualifying Friday night. Heat races and qualifying features will set the stage for Saturday’s last-chance races and championship features. SportMods headline the IMCA purse in the second annual Brown Plumbing Southern SportMod Blowout, paying $3,000 to win and $200 to start. Non-transfers will receive $100. Bradley Poor returns as the defending race winner after capturing the inaugural event in 2025. Modifieds race for $2,000 to win and $200 to start, with $100 going to non-transfers. Stock Cars will also compete for $2,000 to win and $200 to start, with $100 for non-transfers. The Modified winner will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2027 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, while the Stock Car [Read More]

Jordan Page Memorial Winter Nationals Brings IMCA Action to Southern Oklahoma Oct. 1-3

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Sept. 16, 2026) — Three IMCA divisions will converge on Southern Oklahoma Speedway Oct. 1-3 for the 22nd annual Jordan Page Memorial Winter Nationals. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods will be on tap during the three-day event, which begins with practice Thursday before two nights of racing Friday and Saturday. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified finale pays $2,500 to win and $250 to start, while Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods race for $1,500 to win and $200 to start. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will compete for $1,000 to win and $150 to start. There will also be added incentives for the Modified and Stock Car winners. The Modified winner will be added to the eligibility list for the 2027 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, earning eligibility to attempt to qualify for the event during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The Stock Car winner will likewise be added to the eligibility list for the 2027 B&B Racing [Read More]

Rucks Memorial Brings $1,000-to-Win Modified Showdown to Arlington on Sept. 19

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Sept. 4, 2026) — Arlington Raceway will host the Jeff Rucks Memorial for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds on Saturday, Sept. 19, with $1,000 awaiting the winner. The event will also give the winner eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2027 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Clint Hatlestad captured the Rucks Memorial victory in 2025, while Brandon Beckendorf won each of the previous three editions. The Modifieds will use a draw/redraw format. Also in action will be Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 4 p.m. and racing beginning at 6 p.m. For additional information, contact Levi at 507-380-6998.

Stock Car Stampede Roars Into Jamestown on Sept. 25-26 for 55th Running

By Jon Breckel JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Aug. 31, 2026) — The biggest racing weekend of the season at Jamestown Speedway is almost here as the 55th annual Stock Car Stampede takes over the North Dakota oval Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars headline both nights of the Stampede. Racing begins at 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, with the format following the successful programs used in recent years. Fans unable to attend can watch both nights live on IMCA TV affiliate Dacotah Speedway TV. A lucrative purse awaits competitors in all three IMCA divisions. The Modifieds race for $3,055 to win and $255 to start, while Stock Cars and Northern SportMods each race for $2,055 to win and $175 to start. Friday night’s program consists of heat and dash races, setting the top eight starting positions for each feature. Consolation events and A features Saturday determine the 2026 Stock Car Stampede champions. The Stampede has long been one of North Dakota’s marquee dirt [Read More]

$10,000-to-Win Survive the 55 Returns to Skagit Speedway Sept. 25-26

By Ben Deatherage ALGER, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2026) — One of the biggest Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified events in the Pacific Northwest returns to Skagit Speedway Sept. 25-26 when Survive the 55 puts $10,000 on the line for the winner of its signature 55-lap main event. The two-day event will bring Modified competitors back to the Washington speedplant for the fifth running of Survive the 55, with Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, and Washington State points on the line. The winner will also earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2027 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Four different drivers have visited victory lane in the event’s first four runnings. Jon DeBenedetti captured the inaugural Survive the 55 in 2022 before Grey Ferrando added his name to the winner’s list in 2023. Tom Berry Jr. took the victory in 2024, while Bricen James became the fourth different winner in 2025. The 2026 edition will once again culminate with 55 laps [Read More]

Harris Auto Racing Open House Returns Sept. 10 During Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2026) — Harris Auto Racing will once again open its doors to the racing community during America’s Racin’ Vacation, hosting its annual Open House from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at its Boone facility. Located at 1775 219th Lane, the Harris Auto Racing facility will give visitors an opportunity to go behind the scenes, tour the shop, meet team members, and get an up-close look at the company’s 2027 chassis. Harris will have its latest chassis on display during the Open House, giving racers an opportunity to check out what is available for the 2027 season and talk directly with Harris representatives. Special promotional deals on select bumpers and kits will also be available during the event. A free lunch will be served during the Open House. The event coincides with the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at nearby Boone Speedway, making the Open House a convenient stop for race teams and fans already in Boone. Visitors can learn more about Harris chassis for Modifieds, [Read More]

Ralph Bloom Memorial Returns to Cottage Grove Speedway Aug. 14-15

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Aug. 12, 2026) — The sixth annual Ralph Bloom Memorial returns to Cottage Grove Speedway on Aug. 14-15 with an exciting new twist, as the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will compete topless for the first time in event history. The two-night special honors the memory of Ralph Bloom, one of the patriarchal members of the Bloom Family Racing team whose passion for racing helped build one of Cottage Grove Speedway’s most recognizable racing families. His legacy continues to be celebrated each summer through one of the premier IMCA SportMod events in the Pacific Northwest. Saturday night’s 33-lap feature currently pays at least $3,333 to win and $333-to-start main event. The confirmed purse has already grown to nearly $14,000, with additional support continuing to come in. Presented by American Steel, Industrial Source, Discount Windows, R&S Industrial Supply and Bloom Family Racing, the event continues to grow in prestige while drawing many of the Northwest’s top IMCA SportMod competitors. The weekend opens Friday, Aug. 14, with qualifying competition to set the [Read More]

Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Series Returns to Afton for Fireball 25 on Aug. 8

By Ben Deatherage AFTON, N.Y. (Aug. 4, 2026) — Afton Motorsports Park will honor one of its longtime competitors on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the Fireball 25 pays $1,002 to win for the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Series. The 25-lap special recognizes longtime IMCA Modified driver Gary Roberts and features a unique purse that pays $102 to start the feature, along with $100 to each heat race winner. The Fireball 25 also serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational. The feature winner will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. A revenge redraw will determine the starting lineup for the feature. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Close Racing Supply Eastern Region and New York State points will be awarded. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., the main grandstand gate opens at 3:30 p.m., hot laps begin at 5:45 p.m., and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. Adult pit passes are [Read More]

$1,750-To-Win Terry Wojtek Stock Car Special Returns to Abilene Speedway Aug. 15

By Ben Deatherage ABILENE, Texas (Aug. 3, 2026) — One of the top Sunoco IMCA Stock Car specials in the Lone Star State returns to Abilene Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the second annual Terry Wojtek IMCA Stock Car All-Star Qualifier Race pays $1,750 to win. The one-night special will utilize a draw/redraw format and offers a minimum of $125 to start the 20-car feature. The Terry Wojtek IMCA Stock Car All-Star Qualifier Race serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational. The feature winner will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. The feature pays $600 for second, $500 for third, $350 for fourth, and $275 for fifth. Drivers finishing sixth through 10th will receive $250, $240, $230, $220, and $200, respectively, while positions 11 through 20 will each earn $100. A $250 Hard Charger Award will also be presented to the driver advancing the most [Read More]

$2,000-To-Win Banks Modified Nationals Returns to Sunset Speedway Park Aug. 8

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Some of the Pacific Northwest’s top Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified drivers will converge on Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, for the fifth annual Whisler Construction Banks Modified Nationals. The one-night special on the quarter-mile oval pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start, with an 18-car field competing for a purse exceeding $6,000. The event also serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational. The feature winner will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Sixteen drivers will earn starting positions through the evening’s preliminary competition. One sponsor provisional and one promoter provisional will complete the 18-car starting field. The feature pays $1,000 for second, $500 for third, $400 for fourth, and $300 for fifth. Drivers finishing sixth through 10th will receive $250, while positions 11 through 18 each pay $200. Additional contingency prizes include a $100 Longest [Read More]