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Boone Speedway’s King of the Katwalks postponed

VINTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) — The King of the Katwalks event for IMCA Stock Cars, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Boone Speedway, has been postponed. A new date for the $5,000-to-win IMCA special is yet to be determined. Regular weekly IMCA Stock Car point racing will remain on the July 18 race date. Following discussions between Boone Speedway, IMCA officials and event sponsors, the decision was made to postpone the event due to multiple IMCA Stock Car special events scheduled at other IMCA-sanctioned racetracks in a week already packed full of high-paying IMCA Stock Car events. The postponement is intended to provide the best possible opportunity for racers and fans while avoiding conflicts with other major IMCA Stock Car events. “With several significant IMCA Stock Car specials taking place in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin during the same time frame, everyone involved felt postponing King of the Katwalks was the right decision,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “Our goal is to give this event the opportunity to attract the strong field of competitors and [Read More]

Storm Postpones Racing Action At CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 3, 2026) — Severe weather forced officials to cancel the remainder of Friday night’s racing program at CJ Speedway after qualifying events had been completed. Forecasts had called for storms to remain north of Columbus Junction until later in the evening, but the weather arrived much sooner than expected. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature had just begun when strong winds created unsafe racing conditions after four laps, forcing officials to stop the race. Rain quickly followed, becoming a heavy downpour as teams loaded their race cars in the pit area. The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each run makeup features on Friday, July 10, in addition to a full night of racing. New competitors are welcome to enter both makeup features, giving fans a six-feature program for the regular admission price. The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will run two features on Friday, July 24. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature will resume from lap five during the Louisa County Fair program on [Read More]

Inaugural Cowboy Challenge Set for August 7-8 at Sheridan Speedway

By Ben Deatherage SHERIDAN, Wyo. (June 25, 2026) — Sheridan Speedway will debut a brand-new marquee event when the inaugural Cowboy Challenge takes center stage Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, featuring two nights of Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified competition highlighted by a $7,500-to-win championship finale. Practice will kick off the weekend on Thursday, August 6, before competitors battle in two complete racing programs on Friday and Saturday. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Wyoming State, Sheridan Speedway track, and DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region points will be awarded both nights. Friday’s opening program pays $2,500 to win and $150 to start the feature, with a $100 entry fee and $50 tow money for competitors. Saturday’s championship finale raises the stakes considerably, paying $7,500 to win and $500 to start the feature. Entry for the second night is $275, and all competitors will receive $50 tow money. Both feature events will serve as Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifiers. The winner of each night’s feature will earn eligibility to try and qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star [Read More]

Joey Hergott Memorial Set to Make Nebraska IMCA History July 13 at Beatrice Speedway

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — The third annual Joey Hergott Memorial is poised to become one of the richest one-night events in Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing history when it returns to Beatrice Speedway on Monday, July 13. Headlined by a massive $16,026-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, the event boasts the largest one-night IMCA payout ever offered in Nebraska and one of the most lucrative programs anywhere in the country during the 2026 season. The Joey Hergott Memorial continues to grow in stature, drawing top competitors from across the Midwest and beyond while honoring the memory of a beloved member of the racing community. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds will race for a staggering $16,026 winner’s share and $1,026 to start the main event. The feature payout includes $8,000 for second, $5,000 for third, $3,000 for fourth, and $2,500 for fifth. Drivers failing to transfer into the main event will have another opportunity through the Schmidt Happens Last Chance Modified race, which features its own lucrative purse. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will [Read More]

Modified Nationals Returns to Grays Harbor Raceway July 17-18

By Ben Deatherage ELMA, Wash. (June 24, 2026) — One of the Pacific Northwest’s premier events for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds returns to Grays Harbor Raceway on July 17-18 as the Modified Nationals once again offers a lucrative purse and a unique two-day format. The Modified Nationals will also serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. The winner of Saturday night’s championship feature will earn eligibility to try and qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, held during the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Washington State, Grays Harbor Raceway track, and DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region points will be awarded on Saturday only. The weekend culminates with Saturday night’s 40-lap main event paying $7,500 to win and $200 to start. The runner-up will earn $3,500, while third pays $2,000 and fourth receives $1,000. A total purse of more than $20,000 will be on the line for the championship feature. Friday’s action will determine the majority of the Saturday starting field through a format [Read More]

$10,111-to-Win Tanner Pelster Memorial Returns to Boone County Raceway July 12

By Ben Deatherage ALBION, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — One of Nebraska’s most meaningful special events returns to Boone County Raceway on Sunday, July 12, as the sixth annual Sudbeck Underground Tanner Pelster Memorial honors the life and legacy of a beloved racer, competitor, and friend. The event will feature Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds competing for some of the richest purses of the season. Headlining the program are the IMCA Stock Cars, which will race for a massive $10,111 winner’s share. Second place pays $5,111, third earns $3,111, and all starters in the 24-car main event will take home at least $311. A tow bonus of $211 is also available. The IMCA Stock Car feature winner will also be guaranteed a starting position in the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will each compete for $3,111 to win. Both divisions pay $1,111 for [Read More]

$2,000 to Win Inaugural Cowboy Jim Kennedy Memorial Set for August 7 at Clinton County

By Ben Deatherage MILL HALL, Pa. (June 24, 2026) — Clinton County Speedway will honor one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitors when the inaugural Cowboy Jim Kennedy Memorial is held on Friday, August 7. The special event will be contested on what would have been Kennedy’s 92nd birthday and will celebrate the life and legacy of a racer whose impact on the sport stretched across generations. “We are honored to have the family’s blessing to host the inaugural Cowboy Jim Kennedy Memorial Race,” said Clinton County Speedway promoter Jason McCahan. Kennedy, who passed away on April 2 at the age of 91, began his racing career in 1958 and remained one of the most respected figures in central Pennsylvania motorsports. A longtime RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitor, he embodied the working-class spirit that has long defined grassroots racing. “He was an inspiration to many and the definition of a RaceSaver Sprint Car driver — a working guy who was able to compete,” McCahan said. “This is a great tribute to him.” McCahan [Read More]

Frank Brewer Memorial Expands to Two Nights at Cottage Grove Speedway July 24-25

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (June 24, 2026) — One of Cottage Grove Speedway’s newest and most cherished traditions gets even bigger in 2026 as the Frank Brewer Memorial expands to a two-night format on July 24-25. The event honors longtime racer, car builder, sponsor, and tire distributor Frank Brewer, a fixture in the Cottage Grove racing community for decades. Brewer competed for more than 60 years, building and driving his own race cars. He began constructing race cars at age 14 and continued doing so until building his final car at age 90. In his later years, Brewer remained active as a car owner while sponsoring and assisting numerous competitors throughout the region. The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds will headline the weekend, with Friday’s opener utilizing a standard race format and purse structure before Saturday’s marquee program takes center stage. The Saturday portion of the event will serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, with the winner earning eligibility to try and qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational held during [Read More]

Eagle River Speedway to Host Pair of Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Qualifiers

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (June 17, 2026) — Eagle River Speedway will host a pair of Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifying events on Tuesday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 21, at the third-mile clay oval. Both Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified specials will pay $1,000 to win and $125 to start. A draw/redraw format will be used for both programs. The winner of each event will earn eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, which will be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway in September. “With all of the card-carrying IMCA Modified drivers just to the south of us, we’ve actually had a pretty good buzz about hosting two of these races,” said promoter Pat Zdroik. “We’re hoping for a decent turnout for both of those scheduled events.” There will be no draw fee for either event. Sponsors for the specials include Dustin White Construction, Mike Winter Seasonal Services, and Harry’s on the Lake. Racing begins at 7 p.m. on both [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]