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Karl Kustoms Named National Title Sponsor of IMCA Modifieds and Northern SportMods

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2026) — IMCA is proud to announce Karl Kustoms as the new national title sponsor of IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Northern SportMods, strengthening a long-standing relationship between the company and IMCA racing. Since their introduction in 1979, IMCA Modifieds have grown into the largest division of race cars in the United States. Known for fierce competition and unmistakable open-wheel design, the class continues to showcase many of the nation’s top racers at dirt tracks before standing-room-only crowds from coast to coast and border to border. Originating in 2005, the IMCA Northern SportMods have seen steady growth as tracks across the country look for a class that allows budget-minded drivers to get on, and stay on, the racetrack. The division has become a staple at a growing number of weekly racing facilities, valued for its affordability and competitive racing. A longtime supporter of IMCA racing, Karl Kustoms has been actively involved in the sport through sponsorship of tracks, events, and racing programs across the Midwest and beyond. That continued commitment [Read More]

Thornton Wins Modified Thriller on Night Two of IMCA TV Winter Nationals

By Ben Deatherage CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Dylan Thornton, calling Belle Plaine, Iowa home these days, continued his Winter Nationals dominance with a dramatic victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the second night of the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis IMCA TV Winter Nationals powered by Pitt Stop Motorsports and Dynamic Drivelines at Central Arizona Raceway. The former Santa Maria, California, resident scored his fourth career Modified Winter Nationals series win, his second straight of the 2026 event, and his second consecutive victory in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region. Thornton, a three-division winner at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, took command on the opening start before an early caution regrouped the field. Two-time IMCA Modified National champion Chaz Baca Jr. quickly emerged as his primary challenger, stalking Thornton through multiple restarts and long green-flag stretches. After a caution on lap 10, Thornton briefly brushed the wall on lap 13, allowing Baca to close the gap and set up a fierce side-by-side battle that featured multiple slider exchanges [Read More]

Thornton Controls IMCA TV Winter Nationals Modified Opening Night Feature

By Ben Deatherage CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Dylan Thornton turned in a commanding performance Wednesday night at Central Arizona Raceway in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds during the opening night of the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis IMCA TV Winter Nationals powered by Pitt Stop Motorsports and Dynamic Drivelines. Zane DeVilbiss, a two-time IMCA Modified National champion, grabbed the lead on the opening lap before an early caution slowed the pace. On the restart, multi-division Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s winner Dylan Thornton mounted a strong challenge, but a yellow flew before the pass could be completed. Thornton officially took control during the ensuing restart on lap six and began to stretch his advantage, navigating traffic efficiently. Behind him, two-time IMCA Modified National champion Chaz Baca Jr. and Brandon Beckendorf waged a hard-fought battle for fourth around the halfway mark. Thornton, who started third, checked out during the long green-flag run and never looked back on his way to his third career Winter Nationals victory in the Modified division and his first [Read More]

Beatrice Spring Nationals Set for March 12–14

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Beatrice Speedway will kick off the 2026 racing season with the 33rd annual Spring Nationals, a three-day Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing event scheduled for March 12–14 at the Gage County Fairgrounds. IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will all compete during the Spring Nationals weekend. The event opens Thursday, March 12, with an open practice session. Pits will open at 5 p.m., with on-track practice scheduled from 6–9 p.m. Pit passes will be $25, and grandstand admission will be free. Friday night’s program will feature a $2,000-to-win IMCA Modified main event paying $150 to start. IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $1,000 to win and $100 to start, while IMCA Hobby Stocks will compete for $700 to win and $80 to start. Saturday night raises the stakes with IMCA Modifieds racing for $2,500 to win and $200 to start. IMCA Stock Cars will pay $1,500 to win [Read More]

Lee County Speedway Under New Leadership; To Crown Five IMCA Champions in ’26

By Ben Deatherage DONNELLSON, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2026) — Lee County Speedway will return to Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing on Friday nights in 2026 under new promoter Darin Weisinger, featuring five sanctioned divisions that will crown track champions. The weekly lineup will include IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. A 15-race schedule is currently planned at the historic 3/8-mile oval beginning April 24, with the first point-paying event set for May 1 and the final night for points on August 21. Drivers will earn track, Iowa State, and national points in all divisions. In addition, Razor Chassis North Central Region points will be awarded to IMCA Modifieds, while EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points will be on the line for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Weisinger enters his first season promoting Lee County Speedway after spending several years in Illinois as a track manager. “This is a new venture for me at Lee County, and I’m excited,” said Weisinger. “I’ve been around [Read More]

Close Racing Supply Named IMCA Modified Eastern Region Title Sponsor for ’26

By Ben Deatherage ELDRED, Pa. (Jan. 19, 2026) — Close Racing Supply has been named the new title sponsor of the IMCA Modified Eastern Region for the 2026 season, further strengthening a long-standing relationship between the company and Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing. The IMCA Modified Eastern Region includes competition across Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York. “We are very happy to do this,” said Close Racing Supply owner Joel Smith. “We’ve been a big IMCA supporter for years, from attending the (Speedway Motors IMCA) Super Nationals (fueled by Casey’s) to sponsoring the NY-PENN IMCA Modified Series since it started. The timing was right with our growth. We’ve been doing this for 30 years and we’re still growing, and now we’re in a position to step up and sponsor the Eastern Region.” Smith pointed to IMCA’s reach and professionalism as key factors in the decision. “When you look at the package IMCA offers — the number of cars, the number of tracks, the longevity of the sanctioning body, and the professionalism of everyone involved — [Read More]

Moser Makes Most of 2025 Opportunities with Four IMCA Track and Tour Championships

By Bill Martin THORNTON, Colo. (Jan. 19, 2026) – By making the most of his opportunities, Ryan Moser made his way into the IMCA history book. Winner of three of just 13 Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod starts close to home in 2025, the Thornton, Colorado, hotshoe finished no worse than fifth in any of those outings. That consistency translated into a quartet of championships, track crowns at I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan and Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke, and in both the Colorado Alliance Tour and the Great Plains IMCA Tour. Two-division star and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car National champion Kelly Shryock, and fellow Northern SportMod speedster Colton Blankenship were the only other drivers with four local crowns to their credit in 2025. “We usually get around 20 nights in, but it seemed like we had a lot of rainouts. Still, everything kind of just worked out,” said Moser, agreeing that the stars and all the circumstances aligned in his favor. Ryan Moser raced to a rare accomplishment, winning four local championships – two track [Read More]

DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Takes Over IMCA Modified Western Region Title Sponsorship

By Ben Deatherage MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2026) — DeVilbiss Racing Chassis is the new title sponsor of the IMCA Modified Western Region, shifting its sponsorship focus west after serving as the Eastern Region title sponsor during the 2025 season. The IMCA Modified Western Region encompasses California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, western Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and northern New Mexico. “This is totally awesome, and I’m excited for this,” said Zane DeVilbiss. “It feels fitting for me, being from the West. I’ve raced at tracks across that region, and there’s a strong concentration of drivers out there who run my cars.” DeVilbiss relocated from his native Farmington, New Mexico, to Marshalltown, Iowa, in 2025, positioning his operation in the heart of IMCA country while maintaining strong ties to western racers. The Western Region has a deep and storied history within IMCA Modified competition. Since its inception, numerous champions have left their mark, including multi-time titleholders such as Dan Fitzgerald, Cory Sample, Chaz Baca Jr., and DeVilbiss himself. DeVilbiss Racing Chassis builds race cars for multiple [Read More]

Lund Rules Prelude to IMCA TV Winter Nationals Stock Car Feature at Casa Grande

By Ben Deatherage CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Jan. 18, 2026) — Curt Lund was victorious in the Prelude to the IMCA TV Winter Nationals on Sunday night at Central Arizona Raceway, leading all 20 laps of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature to claim the $1,000 win in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. The Redwood Falls, Minnesota driver took command immediately from the three-wide start after rolling off from the front row of the outside column, setting the pace in the 28-car feature. Bo Partain stayed close early and applied pressure through the opening circuits, but by lap two Lund had firmly established control out front. 2015 Kansas State Stock Car champion Jason Rogers worked his way into second a couple of laps later and began trying to reel in the three-time Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s winner in the Sprint Car division. The first caution flew on lap five, followed by another yellow on lap six and yet another on lap seven, but each time Lund executed clean restarts to remain out [Read More]

Nathan Mumm: Brotherhood, Bravery, and Checkered Banners

By Ben Deatherage HARLAN, Iowa (Dec. 16, 2025) — In western Iowa, towns like Harlan are built on expectation. Work comes early, excuses are short, and pride is measured by effort more than words. For Nathan Mumm, that mindset shaped everything—from football fields and farm ground to armored vehicles overseas, and eventually back to the dirt tracks he once watched from the fence. In 2025, that long road led to a breakthrough. Mumm captured his first career track championship, earning the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock title at Crawford County Speedway in Denison. It was a milestone years in the making, built not on shortcuts, but on patience, persistence, and belief. “It’s my first-ever track championship,” Mumm said. “Two years ago, I decided to run for points at Denison, and it’s been one of my favorite tracks since I started. I got third last year, and this year, through speed and consistency, we were able to get it done.” Finding the Right Lane Mumm’s success didn’t come quickly. For nearly a decade, he competed in a Karl [Read More]