Modified News

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 12, 2026) — Kollin Hibdon controlled the early stages, withstood a serious challenge from Cody Laney, and pulled away late to capture his first Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified championship during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway, collecting $10,000 for the victory. The 40-lap Big Dance began three-wide, with Hibdon jumping to the lead on the opening circuit. Last year’s Harris Clash winner and the 2026 IMCA TV Clash on the Coast champion Ethan Braaksma stayed close in second, but Hibdon, the defending Marshalltown Speedway track champion, kept him at bay before the first caution came out on lap five. Hibdon rocketed away on the restart as Izac Mallicoat began stalking the leader along the bottom. Hibdon was able to create some separation before another caution on lap eight. Mallicoat again found speed on the bottom following the restart, but Hibdon was just a little better up top and maintained control. Cody Laney moved into second on lap 12 aboard the Janssen Fabrication-owned No. 5L. [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 11, 2026) — Jeremy Mills saw a massive lead disappear with three laps remaining but held off a furious final-lap challenge to capture his first career Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. Thirty-one Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds took the green for the 30-lap Invitational. Cole Czarneski outdueled Joel Rust for the lead on the opening circuit before Mills quickly entered the picture. The reigning Razor Chassis North Central Region champion beat Czarneski to the line on lap two and began to pull away. Behind him, 2024 Wisconsin State and 141 Speedway track champion Czarneski had his hands full with two-time Harris Clash winner Rust. The pair fought hard for second on lap five, with Czarneski initially keeping Rust behind him. Rust patiently waited for another opportunity and finally worked his way into second on lap 12. The battle behind Mills continued to intensify as 2021 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational winner Kyle Brown poured on the pressure. Czarneski joined [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9, 2026) — Izac Mallicoat withstood repeated challenges from Dylan Thornton, while Cody Laney charged from 13th and made a late move to win as Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified qualifying got underway at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Two 25-lap qualifiers set the inside lane for Saturday’s Big Dance, with the top four finishers in each earning locked-in starting spots. Kansas’ Ryan Richeimer led the opening circuit of the first qualifier before a caution came out on lap two. Mallicoat took advantage when racing resumed, moving to the point on lap three and beginning to distance himself from the field. Thornton moved into second on lap seven. The three-division Super Nationals winner and 2026 IMCA TV Winter Nationals champion began trying to erase Mallicoat’s advantage before a caution on lap 10. Mallicoat was strong on the restart, and another caution came on lap 14. Thornton stayed with the leader when racing resumed but was not quite in position to make a move. A lap 20 caution [Read More]

By Nick Robbins PETTY, Texas (Sept. 5, 2026) — The Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series presented by On Demand Shirts closed out the summer with a bang, rolling into Rocket Raceway Park for the 12th Annual Bryan Mize Memorial. The two-night stop drew a season-high 38 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds on Friday, followed by a stout 33-car field on Saturday, as racers looked to bank valuable points with just three point races remaining. Friday’s program saw Bonham, Texas racer Mitchell Clement charge from fifth to win the DIY Equipment Sales and Rental Heat One over Trevor Egbert. Steven Whiteaker Jr. took the Sundowner Performance Diesel Heat Two, Jason Ingalls grabbed 3-D Landscaping and Irrigation Heat Three, and point leader Jared Maupin worked his way to the front of Heat Four for the win. Maupin carried that momentum into the 25-lap, 38-car feature, leading every lap from the pole for his sixth STIMS victory of the season and seventh GRT Race Cars South Central Region win of 2026. Johnny Torres shadowed him the whole way to finish [Read More]

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Sept. 6, 2026) — Brenton Schnitzer charged through the field Sunday night at Grays Harbor Raceway, scoring his second Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified win of the season and creating a tie atop the standings heading into championship night. In the final IMCA Modified points race before the Sept. 19 championship finale, Mount Vernon’s Rick Smith paced the field early before Olympia’s Jeff Hunt took command on lap six. Schnitzer steadily worked his way through the field and climbed to fourth before setting his sights on the leaders. After several attempts to work around Hunt, Schnitzer made the move stick on lap 16 and took over the top spot. From there, Schnitzer raced to his second DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season, with both coming at Grays Harbor. His 11-position charge also earned him the Elma Lanes Hard Charger Award. Jake Sorenson used a late restart to get around Hunt and claim second. Hunt finished third, while Craig Moore was fourth after challenging for third prior to the late [Read More]

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4, 2026) – Qualifying fields for five Race of Champions events have been set for the 44th annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. All track champions (or current point leaders if their respective points battles resume after Super Nationals), along with past national champions, regional champions, Super Nationals champions, Race of Champions champions and 2025 state champions who pre-registered for Super Nationals are eligible to attempt to qualify for their respective RoC in 2026. The 53 RAGE Chassis IMCA Modified Race of Champions drivers eligible to qualify are Chris Abelson, Jeff Aikey, Bubba Alvarado, Chaz Baca, Tyler Bannister, Curtis Barnes, Jason Barnhill, Austen Becerra, Brandon Beckendorf, Tyler Belcher, Cole Bents, Tom Berry Jr., Kelsie Black, Ethan Braaksma, Troy Cordes, Zane DeVilbiss, Jerry Flippo, William Gould, Richie Gustin, Shawn Harker, Clint Hatlestad, Kollin Hibdon, Mitchell Hunt, Trey Kline, Cody Laney, Jeff Larson, Matthew Looft, Jared Maupin, Dan Menk, R.J. Merchant, Nick Meyer, Jeremy Mills, Jay Noteboom, Jason Pike, Don Proctor, Jeff Reay, Cory Sample, Todd Shute, Jared Siefert, Luke Silber, Casey [Read More]

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4, 2026) – For the fifth consecutive year, pre-entries for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s have reached quadruple digits and, like each of the four years before it, a new record-setting registration milestone was set in 2026.  As of 4 p.m. CST today, 1,193 drivers have pre-registered for America’s Racin’ Vacation, eclipsing the previous pre-entry mark of 1,156, which was established last year. The divisional breakdown includes 265 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, 329 Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, 195 Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, 192 Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, 113 Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts and 76 Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites. While they typically don’t pre-register, 23 Sunoco IMCA Late Models have already reserved their spots for the 44th annual event. Registration numbers for Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts are pre-entry records. The Sport Compact division eclipsed the 100 pre-entry mark for the first time in event history. The pre-entry number for Modifieds is the largest in 16 years.  Racers from a record-breaking 34 states have entered, including [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Sept. 4, 2026) — Arlington Raceway will host the Jeff Rucks Memorial for Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds on Saturday, Sept. 19, with $1,000 awaiting the winner. The event will also give the winner eligibility to attempt to qualify for the 2027 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Clint Hatlestad captured the Rucks Memorial victory in 2025, while Brandon Beckendorf won each of the previous three editions. The Modifieds will use a draw/redraw format. Also in action will be Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 4 p.m. and racing beginning at 6 p.m. For additional information, contact Levi at 507-380-6998.

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, and William Gould, Calera, Okla., both 993; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 973; 4. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 970; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 963; 6. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, and Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, both 961; 8. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 959; 9. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 957; 10. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 955; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 944; 12. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 942; 13. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 939; 14. Tyler Belcher, Laceyville, Pennsylvania, 937; 15. Travis Hagen, McGregor, N.D., and Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., both 934; 17. John Nord, Enderlin, N.D., 933; 18. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, and Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, both 932; 20. Donald Proctor, Ionia, Michigan, 930. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, and Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, both 982; 4. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 980; 5. Kyle Vanover, Beatrice, Neb., 974; 6. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 973; 7. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 4, 2026) — IMCA Modified drivers will have a new lower control arm option beginning Oct. 1, 2026, with the addition of the Speedway Motors fabricated Chevelle lower control arm to the list of approved components. Designed and manufactured by Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, the new fabricated lower control arm was developed to meet the same travel specifications as the stock Chevelle lower control arm currently used in the IMCA Modified division. The stock lower control arm will remain legal for IMCA Modified competition. The new Speedway Motors component provides racers with an additional option for those looking for an alternative to a stock-appearing Chevelle lower A-arm. The Speedway Motors fabricated lower control arm maintains the 1968-72 Chevelle/GM A-Body control arm profile to retain factory geometry. Construction includes a 10-gauge steel spring pocket with 1.250-inch by .125-inch wall DOM steel tubing. The control arm accepts K727 screw-in ball joints, the 1960-66 Chrysler-style application, which are sold separately. It also accepts 1.40-inch OD front and 1.65-inch OD rear round-style bushings using factory [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 29, 2026) — Three- and four-wide racing, four different leaders and a first trip to victory lane in three years made the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature the highlight of Saturday night’s program at Arlington Raceway. Jed Trebelhorn led the field early before getting too high in turns three and four and slipping off the racing surface. Dave Moriarty inherited the lead, but Ryan Bjerkeset and Brent Uecker quickly joined the fight. For eight laps, Moriarty, Bjerkeset, and Uecker raced side-by-side and at times just inches apart. A caution eventually flew when Bjerkeset went off the track after spending several laps in second and headed to the pits. The restart only intensified the battle. Uecker and Moriarty were joined by Tim Pessek, while Trent Loverude, Dan Eckblad, Matt Speckman, and Dan Mackenthun were all within striking distance. Pessek emerged with the lead with three laps remaining and stayed there to the checkers for his first victory of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and his first trip [Read More]

By Jason Laird BLACK EAGLE, Mont. (Aug. 30, 2026) — The Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified season at Electric City Speedway ended with two different feature winners, a hard-charging champion and plenty of movement through the field during Racers Appreciation Weekend. Tyler Leach drove from ninth to win Saturday night’s 20-lap feature. Braidyn LaMere followed with a victory in Sunday’s season-ending main event, while Ty Clemens wrapped up the 2026 track championship. It was a fitting end to a season that delivered speed, close competition and no shortage of action. Clemens finished the year 41 points ahead of runner-up Joey Price. His championship season included seven victories, 10 top-five finishes and a top-10 result in all 12 features. Kolby Hannah placed third in the final standings, followed by Cory Craver and Kaycie Kynett. Starting ninth in the 18-car field, Leach worked his way forward and claimed the feature win. It was his fourth DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season, with all four coming at Electric City Speedway. Aaron Amundson finished second after starting third, [Read More]

By Suzan McCoy CORTEZ, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2026) — Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway came alive Saturday night with a full slate of racing action as drivers from across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona battled for feature victories. Jeramy Hughes of Carlsbad, N.M., raced from fourth starting to capture the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. The victory was Hughes’ fourth EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region win of the 2026 season and his first outside his native New Mexico. Race Fisher of Dove Creek was second, followed by Allen Bradley of Farmington, N.M., Sid Tenney, and Traci Bradley. Dove Creek’s Brody Spangler continued a strong season by racing the No. 91B to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature. The win was Spangler’s 12th of the 2026 campaign and fifth at Cortez. Bubba Jr. Stafford of Wittmann, Ariz., finished second, with Keelan Matthews of Camp Verde, Ariz., third. Cortez’s Jimmy Wilson and Grand Junction’s Rick Spangler completed the top five. Waylon Hale of Mancos put together a winning performance in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, [Read More]

BOONE, Iowa (Sep. 2, 2026) — Drivers competing at the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s can help put their sponsors in the spotlight by submitting their information for use during the event broadcast. Competitors are asked to provide their car number graphic information and primary sponsor logo, which will be used to create on-screen graphics during the Super Nationals broadcast. It’s another opportunity for drivers to support the businesses that support their racing programs while giving those sponsors added exposure during America’s Racin’ Vacation. Drivers can submit their information through the Super Nationals driver graphics portal. Support those who support you and get your sponsors the attention they deserve! All questions regarding this promotion may be directed to IMCA.tv staff by emailing production@imca.tv

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2026) — The 49th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic was completed Saturday night despite Mother Nature throwing a couple of curveballs at the 300 Raceway crew. Thanks to the relentless efforts of R.J. Simon and the entire crew, the entire race program was completed. A two-day total of 322 race teams took part in the Yankee, presented by GTG Peterbilt. The closest finish of the weekend was witnessed Saturday night in the Trading Paints Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified championship race. Waterloo driver Kollin Hibdon, by way of Pahrump, Nev., charged from 20th starting and made a last-lap move to nip Jed Freiburger at the stripe by just .039 of a second. Freiburger had led the entire race, but in the late going the lead pack swelled to five very talented drivers. Hibdon’s last-lap heroics earned him his 10th IMCA Modified victory of the season, with nine coming in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Freiburger settled for second, while 2021 IMCA national champion Jeff “Bone” Larson was third and [Read More]