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Pettit Holds Off Late Charge for Watsonville Victory

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (June 26, 2026) — West Coast Stock Car Hall of Famer Jim Pettit II continued his mastery of Watsonville Speedway Friday night, wasting little time taking command of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. The Prunedale driver raced into the lead at the drop of the green before surviving numerous restarts and relentless late pressure to secure the $1,000 victory. The five-time Watsonville Speedway Modified champion consistently nailed his restarts while Andrew Peckham, Gavyn Manning, and Andrew Pearce battled fiercely behind him throughout the 25-lap feature. As the laps wound down, Pettit had to withstand determined challenges from Peckham and Manning but never surrendered the point, crossing the stripe first to earn his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season and first at Watsonville in 2026. As the laps wound down, Pettit had to withstand determined challenges from Peckham and Manning but never surrendered the point, crossing the stripe first to earn his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season and first at Watsonville in [Read More]

Shryock Nips Fett at the Line in Hancock County Stock Car Thriller

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — A last-corner pass and a drag race to the checkered flag highlighted Friday night’s IMCA action at Hancock County Speedway as defending national champion Kelly Shryock stole the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature in dramatic fashion. Colby Fett appeared headed for victory after racing into the lead and controlling much of the 20-lap feature. But Shryock steadily reeled him in during the closing laps before making a bold move entering the final corner. The Fertile driver completed the pass exiting turn four, edging Fett to the finish line by just 0.012 seconds. Starting eighth, Shryock earned his third EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with two of those wins coming at Hancock County Speedway. Fett charged from 10th to finish a close second. Dan Mackenthun completed the podium, Loren Pesicka Jr. finished fourth, and Parker Slagle advanced from 14th to fifth. Fitz Leads Every Lap for First Hancock County Modified Victory Trevor Fitz was untouchable in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, leading from [Read More]

Goos Charges From 12th to Thursday Night Sprint Victory at Jackson

By Inside Line Promotions JACKSON, Minn. (June 25, 2026) — Defending IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car national champion Lee Goos Jr. charged from 12th starting position to capture a thrilling victory Thursday night at Jackson Motorplex during the second round of the Heiman Fire Equipment Mayhem Summer Series. The Hartford, South Dakota, driver methodically carved through the field before making the winning pass with four laps remaining. Goos then held off the competition over the closing circuits to earn his fourth career Jackson Motorplex victory. The triumph was Goos’ fourth overall victory of the 2026 season and his first at Jackson. Dylan Waxdahl was credited with second, followed by Jake Greenwood and Aydin Lloyd. Trevor Serbus completed the top five after advancing from 11th on the starting grid. Braden Ockenga, Lloyd, Greenwood and Waxdahl won the evening’s heat races, while Jeremy Schultz claimed the B Main.

Anderson Breaks Through for First Modified Victory of ’26 at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — Racing returned to CJ Speedway on Friday night after two consecutive rainouts, and fans were rewarded with an exciting evening of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly on the high-banked 4/10-mile oval. Logan Anderson earned his first Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory of the season by working past early leader Brandon Banks in a feature filled with slide jobs. The Eddyville driver, who started fourth, used several well-timed crossover moves to wrestle away the lead before pulling away to collect his first Razor Chassis North Central Region win of 2026. Banks held on for second while eighth-starting Dan Brockert completed the podium. Blaine Webster finished fourth and Adam Shelman rounded out the top five. Wood Charges From Ninth for Seventh Stock Car Win Nathan Wood continued his torrid pace in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, charging from ninth starting position to score his seventh EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season. The Sigourney driver sliced through heavy traffic before taking command of the feature and driving [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage

VINTON, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — The June installment of the 2026 Sunoco Bonus Bucks program for Sunoco IMCA Late Models was highlighted by a single event after the scheduled stop at Maquoketa Speedway was lost to weather. The June 14 program at Dubuque Speedway saw T.J. Fortmann of Dubuque collect the feature victory and Sunoco Bonus Bucks award in front of his hometown fans. Eric Pollard advanced from eighth to finish second and earned both the Brinn Transmission certificate and the Justice Brothers Hard Charger Award. Joel Callahan crossed the stripe third while collecting the Kevko Racing Oil Pan certificate. Ron Klein finished fourth and received the Stakt Products quarter panel award, while Casey Shelliam charged from 10th to fifth and claimed the Penske Racing Shocks certificate. Ethan Pickard earned the PEM Racing gear set award. The Sunoco Bonus Bucks program continues throughout the summer with upcoming events scheduled at 34 Raceway on July 18, US 30 Speedway on July 23, Boone County Raceway on July 24, Off Road Speedway on July 25, Sports Park [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 25, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 956; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 895; 3. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 876; 4. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 853; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 808; 6. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 795; 7. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 794; 8. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 776; 9. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 743; 10. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 735; 11. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 726; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 725; 13. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 713; 14. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 711; 15. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 704; 16. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 698; 17. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 685; 18. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 682; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 667; 20. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 664. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 966; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 918; 3. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 893; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 877; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 848; 6. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 800; 7. [Read More]

Sanders Edges Ferrando by One Point for Wild West Speedweek Championship

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 24, 2026) — Eight races in eight days at six tracks across Oregon produced three hard-fought championship battles during the 2026 IMCA Wild West Speedweek. Matt Sanders captured his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified Wild West Speedweek championship, edging Grey Ferrando by a single point to become the first driver to win Speedweek titles in two different divisions. The Brookings racer previously claimed the IMCA Northern SportMod crowns in 2024 and 2025. Sanders pieced together one of the most consistent weeks of any competitor, collecting three feature victories, seven podium finishes and a perfect eight top-five finishes. Sanders scored wins on the first of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, the second of two nights at Coos Bay Speedway, and in the Southern Oregon Speedway finale, while never finishing worse than fifth during the tour. Ferrando remained in championship contention until the final checkered flag. The Scio driver matched Sanders with three feature victories at River City Speedway, the second of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, and the [Read More]

Wayman Claims Inaugural Stan Cisar Speedweek Championship

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 25, 2026) — Forty-three competitors converged on Nebraska for the inaugural Stan Cisar Speedweek for RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, where Lincoln’s Cole Wayman etched his name into the record books as the series’ first champion. The tour opened at Boone County Raceway in Albion on June 17 before concluding at US 30 Speedway in Columbus on June 18 after rain forced the cancellation of the scheduled stops at Beatrice Speedway and Eagle Raceway. Wayman opened the series with his first RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car victory of the season at Boone County Raceway after starting fourth. Jason Danley charged from eighth to finish second, while Trevor Grossenbacher advanced from 12th to third. Adam Gullion completed the top four, and Shayle Bade delivered one of the night’s most impressive performances, racing from 20th to fifth. The tour concluded at US 30 Speedway, where Kennedale, Texas, driver Kyle Jones scored his first win of the season after starting alongside the pole sitter. Gaige Weldon finished second, followed by reigning Speedway Motors IMCA RaceSaver [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]

Travis Hagen: Racing Through the Storm to 100 Wins

By Ben Deatherage MCGREGOR, N.D. (June 23, 2026) — The pressure had been building for weeks. Every race night seemed to bring the same question. When would win No. 100 finally come? Travis Hagen tried not to think about it, but as the milestone drew closer it became harder to ignore. Every near miss felt a little bigger. Every opportunity carried a little more weight. By the time he unloaded his No. 14T Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified at Nodak Speedway on June 14, 2026, the number was impossible to escape. A few hours later, fittingly on the 14th day of the month and behind the wheel of the No. 14T, Hagen celebrated his 100th career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory. The weekend had already tested the team. Transmission trouble at McLean County Speedway two nights earlier left Hagen scrambling, forcing him to borrow a transmission just to stay on track. But when Sunday arrived in Minot, everything finally seemed to fall into place. “I won the heat, and in the feature we got the lead,” [Read More]