Modified News

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Jesse Williamson used the high side late to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night during Historical Night at Cottage Grove Speedway. Brett Muth jumped into the early lead and built a comfortable advantage while Williamson, driving the SDMF Customs No. W5 house car, methodically worked his way through the field. By lap 11, the Coburg driver had caught Muth before a caution slowed the pace. Matt Sanders capitalized on the restart by moving into second and began pressuring Muth for the lead. Another caution on lap 16 erased Muth’s advantage, setting up a thrilling battle among the front three. While Sanders challenged on the bottom, Williamson found speed around the cushion and completed the winning pass in the closing laps. The victory was Williamson’s third of the season in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, with all three coming at Cottage Grove Speedway. Williamson started ninth, while 10th-starting Sanders finished second. Muth settled for third, defending Cottage Grove Speedway, Oregon State, and DeVilbiss [Read More]

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2026) — Milton, Florida native Owen Barnhill completed a thrilling late-race charge to win the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Boone Speedway, racing from third to the lead in the closing laps to earn his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season. Matthew Meinecke paced the opening 13 laps before rear-end problems ended his bid for victory on lap 14, handing the lead to Mike Jergens. Barnhill quickly closed the gap and surged past both Jeremy Mills and Jergens on lap 18 before driving away over the final two circuits. Mills advanced six positions to finish second, Jergens settled for third, Jake McBirnie gained five spots to fourth, and Trevor Fitz completed the top five. Gustin and Lehman Split Stock Car Wins A field of 41 Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars required split feature events. Jimmy Gustin inherited the lead in the opening feature when Sheldon Oberle retired with an overheating engine following a caution on lap seven. The race was later red-flagged on [Read More]

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]

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]

By Ben Deatherage ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Andrew Pearce of Oakley captured the $1,000-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Antioch Speedway, earning his first DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. After winning his heat race, Pearce drew the outside front row starting position and led all 20 laps. Tyler Browne settled into second early before Bobby Hogge worked past him on lap 18. A late caution for Troy Foulger’s flat tire set up a two-lap dash to the finish, but Pearce maintained his advantage on the restart to secure the victory. Hogge finished second, Foulger held on for third, Browne crossed the stripe fourth, and Jim Pettit II completed the top five. The race served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, and Pearce is now eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Ryland Rallies for Third SportMod Victory of 2026 Fred Ryland, of Brentwood, charged from fourth on the starting grid [Read More]

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]

By Ben Deatherage MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2026) — Two major August specials are on tap at Maquoketa Speedway, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night on Aug. 15 and a two-night special on Aug. 21-22 offering increased purses and All-Star qualifying opportunities. The action begins Saturday, Aug. 15, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $1,000 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks and Legends compete for $500 to win. Sunoco IMCA Late Models round out the program with Sunoco Bonus Bucks on the line. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Iowa State, and track points will be awarded. Modifieds will also compete for Razor Chassis North Central Region points, Stock Cars for EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points, and Hobby Stocks for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. The following weekend, Maquoketa Speedway hosts a two-night special on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Friday’s program features $1,000-to-win Modifieds and Stock Cars, with SportMods joining the racing card. Saturday’s [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON, S.D. (July 31, 2026) — Chris Abelson took advantage of a mid-race break to collect his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season Friday night in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Park Jefferson Speedway. Jesse Patterson led the opening laps before Jimmy Cole charged around the outside to take command. Cole appeared headed for victory until he jumped the cushion exiting turn two midway through the 20-lap main event, bringing out the caution. That handed the lead to Abelson, who had worked his way forward from eighth on the starting grid. The Sioux City, Iowa, driver took full advantage, driving away over the closing laps for the win. Duke Erickson advanced from 10th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, while Greg Taylor climbed from 11th to third. Patterson held on for fourth, and R.J. Merchant completed the top five. Cole and Abelson won the heat races. Ward Earns Second Stock Car Victory of ‘26 Jason Ward raced to his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Dan Mackenthun reached a milestone Saturday night at Arlington Raceway, charging from 11th to score his 200th career feature victory in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event during the Sibley County Fair. Three different drivers occupied the top spot in the 20-lap feature. A.J. Zimmerman led the early laps before a series of cautions forced him to the pit area. David Moriarty inherited the lead, but Mackenthun and Matt Looft quickly worked their way to the front and battled over the closing laps. Mackenthun held off Looft to secure the historic victory. The Hamburg driver earned his ninth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season and fourth at Arlington Raceway in 2026. Looft crossed the stripe second, Moriarty finished third, Tim Pessek was fourth, and Brent Uecker completed the top five. Allen Sweeps Sprint Cars for First Career Win A first-lap red flag delayed the start of the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature after Kinzlee Giessinger flipped in turn two. She was uninjured. When [Read More]

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Craig Moore used the low groove to complete a late charge and capture Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the Grays Harbor County Fair race at Grays Harbor Raceway. Zach Dalrymple led the opening 14 laps before Brenton Schnitzer used the high side to take over the top spot on lap 15. Schnitzer’s time out front was brief, however, as Moore drove underneath him on lap 17 and raced away to the checkered flag. The victory was Moore’s second of the season in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, with both coming at the 3/8-mile Grays Harbor Raceway. Schnitzer finished second, John Gaynor crossed the stripe third, Jason Tole was fourth, and Zane Miner completed the top five. Moore earned hard charger honors after advancing through the field. Miner and Dalrymple won the evening’s heat races. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $25.99/month. And don’t [Read More]

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2026) — Todd Shute survived a thrilling late three-wide battle to capture Sunday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Benton County Speedway during the Mike Benson and Scott Beauregard Memorial. Shute raced to the front early before Drew Janssen closed the gap as the laps wound down. Following a restart, Jacob Snyder joined the fight, making it a three-car battle for the lead. Shute held his line and edged back ahead before pulling away over the final laps to score the victory. The Norwalk driver earned his 12th Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season and his first at Benton County Speedway in 2026. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, but Shute was already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Janssen finished second, Snyder crossed the stripe third, Troy Cordes was fourth, and Jesse Belez charged from 13th to fifth to earn hard charger honors. Kyle [Read More]

By Michael Benjamin WOODHULL, N.Y. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Tyler Belcher completed a weekend sweep by winning Saturday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Woodhull Raceway, one night after capturing the KC Cole Memorial at Penn Can Speedway. Belcher won the first heat race while Jay McConnell claimed the second. Charlie Fulton and Dalton Maynard brought the field to the green for the 20-lap feature, but Belcher quickly worked forward from his fourth starting spot. Once out front, the Laceyville, Pennsylvania, driver steadily pulled away from the field to secure the victory. The win was Belcher’s fourth of the season in the Close Racing Supply Eastern Region. Dalton Maynard finished second, Jay McConnell completed the podium in third, Jakub Ingham was fourth, and Fulton rounded out the top five after starting on the pole. Belcher’s victory completed a perfect weekend after his Friday night triumph in the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series at Penn Can Speedway.

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Tim Sidles raced to his first Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock victory of the season Thursday night, winning the Marilyn Wickman Memorial feature at Kossuth County Speedway. Wickman, who passed away last summer, was a regular in the grandstands in Algona throughout the years watching her sons and grandsons race as five different members of the Wickman clan competed on Thursday evening. The Emmetsburg driver, Sidles, jumped into the lead from the outside front row and paced the 20-car field through a pair of early cautions before surviving a red flag with two laps remaining when Wyatt Johnson rolled along the frontstretch. Sidles was never challenged over the closing laps to secure the victory. The win was Sidles’ first of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Brandon Nielsen charged from 20th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, Doug Wickman was third, Jay Sidles finished fourth, and Grant Haugland rounded out the top five. Shryock Charges to Stock Car Victory Kelly Shryock worked his [Read More]

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Dillon Richards charged from ninth starting position to capture Saturday night’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Eagle Raceway. Terry Richards led the opening six laps before Mike Lineberry took over on lap seven. Dillon Richards steadily worked his way forward, taking second with seven laps remaining before slipping past Lineberry one lap later. A late caution erased his advantage, but Richards was flawless on the restart and drove away for the victory. The Beatrice driver earned his fifth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, including his third at Eagle Raceway. Mason Richards finished second, Kyle Vanover was third, Casey Woken crossed the stripe fourth, and Mike Lineberry completed the top five. Mason Richards earned hard charger honors after advancing from 18th to second. Harker Prevails in Modified Main Shawn Harker took advantage of late-race opportunities to score the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. Aaron Pella led the opening lap before Adam Wasserman took command on lap two. Cameron Thompson moved to the front [Read More]

By Michael Benjamin SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. (July 31, 2026) — Tyler Belcher regained the lead following a late restart and raced to victory in Friday night’s Fourth Annual KC Cole Memorial, earning the biggest win of the season for the Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series at Penn Can Speedway. Keith Lamphere and Tyler Stoddard won the evening’s heat races, while Belcher claimed the Dash 4 Cash presented by the Cole Family. Belcher started from the pole for the Hunter Peterbilt-sponsored feature and led the opening 12 laps before Lamphere slipped past for the top spot on lap 13. A caution on lap 16 gave Belcher another opportunity, and he capitalized by reclaiming the lead on the restart before pulling away to score the prestigious memorial victory. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. Already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, Belcher recorded his second Close Racing Supply NY/Penn IMCA Modified Series victory of the season and [Read More]