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Dirt Returns to Hawkeye Downs for Sept. 27 “Dirt at the Downs” IMCA Event

By Nicole Schroeder CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Sept. 18, 2025) — Hawkeye Downs Speedway has officially begun transforming its legendary quarter-mile asphalt track into dirt in preparation for Dirt at the Downs, a historic series of events honoring 100 years of racing in Eastern Iowa. Trucks began hauling in tons of dirt this week to cover the racing surface, bringing the track back to its roots for the first time since the mid-1980s. From its founding in 1925, Hawkeye Downs was home to dirt track racing for more than 60 years before transitioning to asphalt. This fall, fans will have the rare opportunity to experience racing as it began a century ago. Hawkeye Downs is partnering with Benton County Speedway to present an unforgettable lineup of events, beginning Sept. 27 with a full program of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing. The card will feature Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. “We’re not just talking about history anymore, we’re driving on it,” said Hawkeye Downs [Read More]

19th Annual Fall Nationals Set for Oct. 2–4 at RPM Speedway

By Ben Deatherage HAYS, Kan. (Sept. 18, 2025) — The 19th Annual Fall Nationals are set to take center stage at RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas, on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 2–4, 2025, bringing three days of racing action to close out the season in style. The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 2, with a test and tune for all classes. Friday, Oct. 3, features heats and qualifiers for all divisions, while Saturday, Oct. 4, will be headlined by last chance races and championship features. No hot laps are scheduled on Saturday, with the green flag waving at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and at 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Five Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned divisions will be in action: Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. The Modified main event pays $5,000 to win, with $2,500 going to second and $1,500 for third. The Stock Car finale will award $3,000 to the winner, while the Northern SportMods chase a $2,000 top prize. [Read More]

Batesville Motor Speedway to Host 30th Annual Schoenfeld Headers Mid-America IMCA Stock Car Championship Sept. 25–27

By Ben Deatherage LOCUST GROVE, Ark. (Sept. 18, 2025) — The 30th Annual Schoenfeld Headers Mid-America IMCA Stock Car Championship returns to Batesville Motor Speedway on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 25–27, 2025, with three nights of Sunoco IMCA Stock Car racing action and a $20,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start main event. The 3-day event kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 25, with practice at 7:00 p.m. and is followed by racing at 7:30. Drivers will compete each night with double heats and draw for positions on Thursday and Friday nights. Drivers will accumulate points and will run a nightly feature as well. On Friday, Sept. 26, we will follow the same format with drivers drawing for positions with double heats and a nightly feature to accumulate points. Hot Laps at 7:00 p.m. with racing to follow at 7:30. Saturday will again see hot laps at 7:00 p.m. and racing at 7:30. The Top 16 in points will advance to the 50-lap Schoenfeld Headers Mid-America IMCA Stock Car Championship main event paying $20,000 to win on Saturday night, September 27. The [Read More]

“Kruz Missile” Kepner Hits Target with PASS Victory at Selinsgrove

By Frank Buhrman & Stephanie Dodson SELINSGROVE, Pa. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Kruz Kepner doesn’t have much time to think about anything during the 10-minute ride from his home in Kreamer, Pa., to Selinsgrove Speedway, but he had a full week to think about being wrecked twice on the opening lap last weekend and wanting to erase the memory of that awful pair of races. His thinking — and his driving — did the job. Kepner scored his second Selinsgrove win of the season and fourth overall in River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series competition Saturday night, extending his lead in both the season’s PASS points standings and those for the track. Kepner started the feature in seventh and actually slipped back on the opening lap, but he quickly began to recover. He might not have gotten all the way to the front, though, had misfortune not struck veteran John Braim. Braim, who raced and won with PASS more than a decade ago before taking an extended break, had claimed a Laurel Highlands Sprint Series victory [Read More]

Humblet Holds Off Hubbard in Virginia Sprint Series Thriller

By Jim Haines HAMPTON, Va. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Chris Humblet made changes after his heat race that proved to be the right ones, as he flew to the win at Langley Speedway with the Virginia Sprint Series. Jerald Harris and Humblet paced the field to green, with Humblet jumping out first and Harris settling into second as Billy Hubbard quickly moved into third. Humblet stayed strong out front while Harris struggled with his tire choice, allowing Hubbard to get by and set his sights on the leader. As the laps clicked off quickly on the pavement, Humblet began working traffic, and with five to go, Hubbard had closed right in. With two laps left, Hubbard made a strong charge and got within a couple of car lengths, but that was as close as he would come. Humblet flashed under the waving checkered flag for his second win of the season at Langley, with Hubbard second and Matthew Leach third.

Weaver Wins Commonwealth Clash AST Feature at Lernerville; Kornbau Secures AST Championship

By D.J. Johnson SARVER, Pa. (Sept. 12, 2025) — The Friday portion of the Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway featured the Allegheny Sprint Tour and attracted 20 RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitors to the Sarver oval. Kasey Weaver of Everett, Pa., led from the pole and never looked back, scoring his first career AST victory at Lernerville. Meanwhile, Hermitage’s Jeremy Kornbau wrapped up his first-ever Allegheny Sprint Tour championship. Weaver lined up on the inside front row, alongside second-year driver Hunter Hite. Weaver jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green, while Hite slipped back as Roman Jones moved into second. Trouble struck early when Timmy Bittner slowed on the backstretch and retired from the event. By mid-race, Weaver and Jones traded momentum at the front, with Jones inching ahead before Weaver powered back around on the outside to retake command. Behind them, the action heated up as Hite dropped to sixth, Steven Kenawell Jr. grabbed third, Kornbau advanced to fourth, and Jeff Weaver Jr. settled into fifth. The race was slowed on [Read More]

Moore Masters Grays Harbor for Fourth Victory of 2025

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Seabeck’s Craig Moore took the early lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature and used the high side on multiple restarts to hold off Zack Simpson, collecting his fourth Shaw Race Cars Western Region win of the season — all coming at Grays Harbor Raceway. Brenton Schnitzer charged forward from his 11th starting position and made a last-lap move around Simpson to secure second. Simpson, driving the Josh Muller-owned no. 3 car, settled for third. 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 $24.99/month. Don’t miss Season 2 of The Boone Docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

Ryan Wins The Race, Shrader Champion In Dramatic Finish At Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Jason Ryan Jr. of Oakley won the 20-lap Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event in dramatic fashion Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. It was Ryan’s fourth win of the season, with half of those victories coming at Antioch, and he gained this one with the late-race misfortune of Kenny Shrader of Pacheco. Shrader, the point leader going into the night, suffered front-end damage while lapping a slower car with two laps remaining. Though he limped home to ninth, that finish was still enough to secure him the track championship. The championship night format put Shrader and Ryan on the front row, and Shrader bolted into the immediate lead ahead of Ryan and Trevor Clymens. Shrader steadily pulled away from the pack while Ryan and Clymens battled for second. By halfway, Shrader was slicing through slower traffic with precision, but on lap 17, contact with a lapped car left his machine crippled. Ryan pounced low in turn four on lap 18 to take over the top spot. [Read More]

Jeff Aikey Adds Benton County Speedway to 2025 Win List

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 13, 2025) — The 2025 season at Benton County Speedway came to a close with thrilling finishes, emotional tributes, and standout performances. Earlier in the night, a missing man formation honored longtime racer Greg Kastli, setting the stage for a memorable finale at The Bullring. Jeff Aikey found himself in victory lane for the second time of the evening, backing up an earlier Late Model triumph with a win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Jacob Snyder jumped out front early with Troy Morris III moving into second, but Aikey quickly worked his way to third, igniting a fierce three-car battle for the top spot. By halfway, Aikey had cleared traffic and stretched his advantage, then held off a determined charge from Troy Cordes to secure the victory, with Morris crossing the line third. Docekal Prevails in SportMods Matt Miller led the early circuits of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature before Joe Docekal used the high side to snatch the lead. A string of cautions kept the field [Read More]

Maquoketa Speedway Set To Host “All Star Classic” Sept. 19-20

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2025) — The quick ¼-mile dirt track located on the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa is set to host the first of two major fall races. The Maquoketa Speedway will present the “All Star Classic,” promoted by Darkside Promotions, this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19–20. Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, will both feature complete programs with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The final race of the season at Maquoketa Speedway will be held Oct. 16–18, when Darkside Promotions hosts the annual Iowa Dirt Nationals. Camping is available on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, and reservations can be made by contacting Darkside Promotions. For those unable to attend in person, all the action will be broadcast on IMCA TV affiliate Done Right TV.