Modified

Houghton Dominates IMCA Modified Opener at Mohave Valley

By Ben Deatherage BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2025) — Dalton Houghton kicked off his 2025 season in dominant fashion, scoring a commanding victory in the IMCA Modified main event at Mohave Valley Raceway. The Rosamond, California driver wasted no time getting to the front and held strong despite multiple restarts and lapped traffic to claim the season-opening win at the 3/8-mile clay oval. The event attracted an impressive 35 entries from across the Western Region. At the drop of the green flag, Dann Perry III led the field into the first set of corners, but Houghton powered around the high side to take command. A 15-lap green flag run introduced lapped traffic into the mix, but Houghton navigated through the congestion with ease while maintaining his advantage. A series of cautions late in the race reset the field, but the 20-year-old ace handled each restart flawlessly, pulling away from the competition to secure the win in his 2025 debut. Jonathon Mawhinney charged through the field to finish second, while local standout Noah Geer rounded out [Read More]

Mod Lite

Clem Makes Late Move to Win Ocala Speedway Mod Lite Thriller

By Ben Deatherage Ocala, Florida (February 4, 2025) — Bakersfield, California transplant Riley Clem brought the crowd to its feet with a thrilling late-race pass to win the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite $1,000-to-win feature at Ocala Speedway. The event, part of the second leg of the 2025 Florida Winter Nationals, drew an impressive field of 48 cars from across the United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Texas racer Corey Babbit jumped out to the early lead from the pole position, setting a quick pace before a lap-one caution halted his momentum. On the restart, Clem wasted no time charging into second, and the two frontrunners began to distance themselves from the rest of the field. A second caution on lap six reset the action, but Babbit and Clem again pulled away on the restart. Clem made his first serious challenge on the eighth circuit, but Babbit held his ground and kept the California driver in check. As the race stayed green, lapped traffic came into play in the final three [Read More]

News

Fairgrounds Speedway signs New Race Promoters

Cortez, CO (Jan. 31, 2025) – BST Promotions is pleased to announce the partnership with Glen Brace to promote the races at Fairgrounds Speedway for the 2025 Race Season.  Joining forces will provide stability for the race program at Fairgrounds Speedway for the next three years. We have a tentative race schedule already put together; our philosophy will be quality over quantity.  BST and Brace’s mission is to work with surrounding tracks to maximize car count and fan attendance by not conflicting race dates.  All race dates are double headers therfore making it more convenient for racers.  Make your travel plans now! Moving forward Fairgrounds Speedway will have an updated name of Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway.  Adding geographical location to the name will benefit the racetrack in many ways.  In addition to a new name, we also intend to give the facility a facelift. Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway will continue with the IMCA sanctioning body.  Brett Root, IMCA President “I am pleased and encouraged with BST and Brace’s partnership.  We are glad racing will continue in the Cortez area.”  Also racing at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway will [Read More]

Feature

Thrilling IMCA STARS Mod Lite Action Kicks Off 2025 at Hendry County

By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Hendry County Motorsports Park) Clewiston, FLORIDA (January 28, 2025) — Hendry County Motorsports Park opened its 2025 schedule with two exhilarating Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite events ahead of the highly anticipated Winter Nationals, concluding with the 6th Annual Sugar Bowl on February 8th. The 1/3-mile clay oval saw intense battles as local teams aimed to start their season with strong performances. Mike Dean Opens Season with Victory The first Mod Lite feature of the season kicked off on Saturday, January 4th, with Mike Dean taking control early. Dean seized the lead on the opening lap, just before a caution slowed the field. On the restart, Tyler Garey attempted to challenge Dean on the low line, but the leader held firm. Despite three additional cautions and a spirited effort by Garey on the final restart, Dean remained unfazed, cruising to his first win of the season. Garey earned a solid second-place finish, with Robbie Throop rounding out the top three. Robbie Throop Outlasts the Field The Mod Lites returned [Read More]

Modified

Bakersfield Speedway and Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway team up for 2025 dirt racing season

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (January 25, 2025) – The 80th season of dirt track racing in Bakersfield and Kern County will be an impactful one, as Scott Schweitzer at Bakersfield Speedway along with Tim Huddleston at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway have announced an exciting partnership. Bakersfield Speedway’s 2025 operations will relocate to the one-third mile Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway Dirt Track with a full season of championship dirt track racing. Bakersfield Speedway held 79 years of dirt track racing thrills at its current home on Chester Ave. Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway at Enos Lane and I-5 opened in 2013 while its dirt track began operations in 2015. Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway combines two of California’s signature venues into one racing season. The Kern Raceway dirt track is undergoing a transformation with a reshaping of the exit of turn two into the entrance to turn three. Over 2000 additional seats will be added along with a new VIP Booth, scoring tower, and press box are also planned. Track championships will be awarded in the IMCA Modifieds, [Read More]

News

Fire destroys White’s residence

ACADEMY, Tex. (Jan. 3, 2025) – Tragedy struck the home of celebrated IMCA Champion Keith White as a fire consumed his residence of 28 years, leaving the motorsports icon and his family without a place to call home. Keith White, a name synonymous with excellence in the IMCA racing community, has built a legacy of dominance on the track. Over his illustrious career, he has garnered numerous titles, earned championship rings, and claimed the prestigious honor of national champion multiple times, including his crowning as the IMCA National Stock Car Champion in 2011 and the IMCA National Modified Champion in 2012. Notably, he excelled in the IMCA Southern Sport Mod division, securing championships in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010. However, this week, the champion faces a challenge far beyond the racetrack. The fire, which erupted unexpectedly, destroyed the house and many of the possessions within. The emotional and material losses are immense. White’s home was not just a residence but a testament to decades of dedication and hard work, filled with memorabilia from his [Read More]

Results

Moore finds new inspiration in drive to IMCA Sport Compact championships

CALHAN, Colo. (Dec. 6, 2024) – Bryan Moore dedicated his first championship winning season to his dad. This year, everything was for mom. Moore raced to 17 Mach-1 Sport Compact feature wins this season, then walked across the stage during the IMCA national banquet to accept congratulations and awards for Honor Speedway and Phillips County Raceway track, BST South Series and Colorado State championships. “It felt great, to be honest. We were just going to race at our home track, but I looked at schedules for some of the other tracks and figured we could make a run at the state championship. That’s kind of how this season happened. I was just able to make it work,” he said.  “If I had to put everything about the banquet into a single word, it was an honor.” “We dedicated countless hours working on the car and trying to get that little bit of an edge,” he continued. “To be recognized at a banquet of that magnitude, there’s no greater honor. You see how all the work pays [Read More]

Mod Lite

Visitation is Saturday for STARS tech inspector Mark Parker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2024) – Mark Steven Parker, aged 65, died on Nov. 30 surrounded by his family. From Memphis, Tenn., Parker was a motorsports enthusiast in the Mid-South and could be found at the race track every weekend. From his beginnings racing micros to becoming the tech inspector for the Mod Lites of Arkansas and later an official and tech inspector for the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites when that division was first sanctioned by IMCA in 2021. He was the first Mod Lite tech inspector from Arkansas when the division debuted at the 2021 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Visitation will be this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3-5 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis Ark. There will be a celebration of life in the spring of 2025 at Riverside International Raceway. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a Celebration of Life Race, details of which are to be announced. Parker is survived by his wife Dee; daughter Stephanie (Melody) Parker of Springfield, Mo.; [Read More]

2024 Prelude to the Super Nationals

Broadcast dates announced for Super Nationals encore on Speed Sport 1

BOONE, Iowa (Nov. 20, 2024) – Didn’t get enough of the action at Boone Speedway and the 42nd annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s ? You can enjoy encore presentations of highlights from America’s Racin’ Vacation four nights this week, beginning tonight (Wednesday) on the SPEED SPORT 1 channel. Three-hour produced shows broadcast at 9 p.m. EST and feature highlights from IMCA.TV from Day 4 at Boone this evening, Day 5 on Thursday and Day 6 on Friday. A nine-hour broadcast marathon begins at noon Sunday, Nov. 24. SPEED SPORT 1 is available for free on Amazon Prime, PlutoTV, SlingTV and more.

Results

B & B All-Star eligible list adds eight

VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2024)  – Eight more IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers will contend for the 2025 B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational crown. Zane DeVilbiss earned an automatic berth in that event with his $10,000 checkers at Batesville Motor Speedway’s Schoenfeld Headers Mid-America IMCA Stock Car Championship. Jeff Larson won twice during the Fall Bash at Cedar County Raceway while Dallon Murty’s night two win at Tipton proved to be his first of three qualifying victories during October. Jordan Grabouski swept the Octoberfest weekend at Beatrice Speedway. Patrick Linn and Hayden Linn each made visits to victory lane during the Natural State Nationals at Two Dollar Pistol Motor Speedway. Mike Mullen banked the big money at 141 Speedway’s Car Wars, David Brandies was the class of the field at Maquoketa Speedway’s Allstar Classic and Jason Batt was best at Abilene Speedway’s Southern Challenge. Drivers winning specials paying $750 or more who were already qualifying eligible were Tathan Burkhart and Branon Schmitt. Drivers already eligible to qualify for the B & B All-Star Invitational [Read More]