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Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 964; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 921; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 905; 4. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 876; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 842; 6. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 838; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 837; 8. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 833; 9. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 830; 10. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 813; 11. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 790; 12. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 776; 13. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 768; 14. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 765; 15. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 762; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 758; 17. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 743; 18. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 738; 19. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 730; 20. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 723. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 966; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 951; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 941; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 906; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 897; 6. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 2, 2026) — One of the richest Sunoco IMCA Stock Car events of the summer returns to 141 Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, as the eighth annual Northern Concrete Construction King of the Creek takes center stage. The successful format introduced in 2025 returns, highlighted by Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car championship feature. The winner will also earn a guaranteed starting position in the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, and Wisconsin State will be awarded to Stock Car competitors. The opening night on Friday features heat races followed by split qualifying features, each limited to 24 starters. Heat race lineups will be determined by draw, with the top five finishers from each qualifier advancing directly to Saturday night’s championship feature. Drivers who do not transfer into Saturday’s main event will still have an opportunity to cash in during Friday’s 24-car [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 25, 2026) — Registration for the 44th annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s opens at noon (CST) on Monday, July 13, for the premier event in IMCA racing. America’s Racin’ Vacation returns to Boone Speedway in Boone, Iowa, from Sept. 5-12, where thousands of drivers, crews, and fans will converge for one of the largest racing events in the world. Before registering, competitors must first purchase an IMCA license for every division in which they intend to compete. Drivers should then register for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals on MyRacePass. Entries will be confirmed in the order they are received, with car numbers assigned based on confirmation order. Pit stall reservations should only be made after completing event registration. Applications can then be submitted through the official Super Nationals pit stall reservation page. The week begins with the NAPA Auto Parts Double Down Prelude on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites will compete in qualifying heats and features on Saturday before crowning [Read More]

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (June 30, 2026) — Wyatt Block of Tigerton fought off a late charge from Will Garceau to win Tuesday night’s 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Eagle River Speedway, earning his first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Block, who started from the pole, led all 20 laps and survived several caution periods in the IMCA Modified division’s debut at the third-mile clay oval. Marcus Yarie of Wausau applied heavy pressure through the opening half of the race, with Block committed to the low groove while Yarie searched for speed inches from the outside wall. Garceau, from Francis Creek, started 12th and carved his way through the field before taking second from Yarie. He closed rapidly on Block during the closing laps as the leader negotiated lapped traffic, but Block maintained his advantage to secure the $1,000 victory. Block’s victory earned him eligibility to attempt to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, to be held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals [Read More]

By Becca Pelkey MANDAN, N.D. (June 26, 2026) — Seventeen-year-old Sierra Davenport of Burlington led the final 19 laps to score her first career Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory Friday night at Dacotah Speedway, becoming the newest winner in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Will Matejovic started from the pole, but Davenport quickly took command while Matejovic and Todd Carter battled for second. As Davenport built a comfortable advantage, Matt Dosch and points leader Geoff Hellman worked their way forward, both moving past Matejovic and Carter to challenge for the runner-up position. Their battle gradually closed the gap on Davenport, setting up a thrilling three-car fight for the victory as the leaders took the white flag. Entering turns one and two on the final lap, Dosch made contact with the inside guardrail and ricocheted into Hellman, sending the latter spinning and bringing out the caution. Officials declared the race complete and reverted to the last completed lap, giving Davenport the milestone victory. Hellman was credited with second, followed by Carter, Travis Ulmer, and Jason Meidinger. [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 27, 2026) — Clint Hatlestad patiently stalked Dan Menk before making the winning move with two laps remaining in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Arlington Raceway on Saturday. Menk controlled most of the caution-free 15-lap race before lapped traffic allowed Hatlestad to capitalize in the closing circuits. The Glencoe driver earned his sixth Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season, with five of those wins coming at Arlington Raceway. Menk finished second, Matt Looft was third, Chad Porter crossed the line fourth and Jason Schroeder rounded out the top five. Speckman Wins Three-Leader Stock Car Battle Matt Speckman prevailed in a spirited Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature that featured three different leaders. David Moriarty paced the opening lap before Shaun Bruns took over on lap two. Speckman charged from sixth starting position into the lead by lap four and held off repeated challenges the rest of the way. The Sleepy Eye driver collected his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season. Matt Looft [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage EAGLE, Neb. (June 30, 2026) — One of the biggest weekends in RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car racing returns to Eagle Raceway on Sept. 3-6 as the 14th annual RaceSaver Nationals once again boasts one of the richest purses in the division. Sunday’s championship feature for the 14th Annual RaceSaver Nationals pays a whopping $14,000 to win and $1,700 to start, while more than $150,000 in total prize money will be awarded throughout the four-day event. The weekend begins Thursday, Sept. 3, with an open practice session followed by Race of Champions qualifying. Another highlight of Thursday’s program will be the completion of the postponed 2025 RaceSaver Nationals 27-car championship feature after practice. Friday and Saturday will each feature complete RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car programs, with the top nine finishers from each night’s qualifying feature locking directly into Sunday’s 27-car championship main event. The ‘A’ Feature for the RaceJugs Race of Champions will also be completed on Saturday after the regular evening’s events. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will join the program on Friday, while [Read More]

By Rowdy Briggs SHOW LOW, Ariz. (June 27, 2026) — Steve Bitting Jr. led all 50 laps to capture the $2,000 Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature Saturday night during the Budweiser 150 Freedom Nationals at Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway. The purse was increased because of the outstanding car count. The Phoenix driver earned his third B&B Racing Chassis Southern Region victory of the season, with two of those wins coming at Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway. Anthony Madrid, who earned the pole by winning the dash, pressured Bitting throughout the race while fending off challenges from Jason Duggins, Kyler Duggins and Hunter Ferrell. Late-race contact shuffled the running order as Kyler Duggins was sent to the rear following a restart. Shortly afterward, Ferrell spun, collecting Wesson Edwards-Miller, whose car rolled after bouncing off the outside wall. Bitting maintained control through the late restarts to secure the victory ahead of Madrid, Jason Duggins, Joe Peterson and Charles McDaniel Jr. Winemiller Claims $1,500 SportMod Prize Eric Winemiller took command just past the midway point and drove away [Read More]

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (June 27, 2026) — Todd Shute got the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature victory after a dramatic late-race incident eliminated leader Paul Nagle with just three laps remaining. Nagle led the opening 17 circuits and appeared poised for his first victory of the season before Shute attempted a pass entering turn one. Contact sent Nagle spinning, and Chaz Baca, with nowhere to go, struck Nagle’s disabled machine, ending both drivers’ nights. Shute, of Norwalk, went on to score his 10th Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season, including his third at Boone Speedway in 2026. Trevor Fitz finished second ahead of Izac Mallicoat, Corey Sauerman, and Jake McBirnie. Chase Weimer had an impressive charge, advancing from 18th to eighth. Smith Leads Flag-to-Flag and MacDonald Steals Second Boone Stock Car Feature Devin Smith led every lap of the first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature to earn his fourth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, all of them coming at Boone Speedway. The Lake City driver held off [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 29, 2026) — One of the Upper Midwest’s premier Sunoco IMCA Stock Car specials returns to Arlington Raceway on Wednesday, July 29, as the Geib Well & Water Sibley County Stock Car Shootout presented by Justice Brothers highlights the annual Sibley County Fair. The marquee Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature pays $5,000 to win and $200 to start, with more than $30,000 in prize money and contingency awards available throughout the evening. The Stock Car winner will also earn a guaranteed starting position in the 2026 B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. In addition to the posted purse, competitors will race for lap money throughout the Stock Car feature. Random draw awards, hard charger honors, tough luck awards, longest tow awards, and several additional contingency prizes will also be distributed. Defending Stock Car Shootout winner Dan Mackenthun of Hamburg returns after capturing his first Shootout victory in 2025. Mackenthun earned $6,825 for his [Read More]

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (June 27, 2026) — Ryan McDaniel led all 20 laps to capture Saturday night’s 11th Annual Soares Memorial race at Antioch Speedway, earning the $1,000 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory. The Olivehurst driver jumped into the lead at the drop of the green after winning his heat race and never relinquished the top spot despite three late cautions. Andrew Pearce stayed within striking distance throughout the feature, while Jonathan Hagio, Jim Pettit II, and Cody Burke battled intensely for third. Pettit claimed the position on lap 13 before Burke slipped by exiting the final corner after the last restart. A caution with two laps remaining, followed by another that set up a one-lap dash to the finish, gave Pearce one final opportunity, but McDaniel executed a flawless restart and drove away to score his first DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. The feature also served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, making McDaniel eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA [Read More]

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 25, 2026) — Jake McBirnie tracked down early leader Nick Meyer in the closing laps to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature and the $1,850 Wild Bill Cook Memorial Shootout victory Thursday night at Kossuth County Speedway. Meyer controlled the opening stages and still led at the halfway point of the 20-lap contest, while McBirnie steadily reeled him in after starting third. The Boone driver completed the winning pass with five laps remaining and drove away to score his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season. The victory also came in a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifying event. McBirnie had already secured eligibility to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s with a qualifying victory last October. Meyer settled for second, while Chaz Baca Jr. finished third ahead of Harris Clash winner Joel Rust and Matt Looft. Logue Holds Off McBirnie in Stock Car Thriller Johnathan Logue survived multiple cautions and a furious late challenge from [Read More]

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — Fifteen-year-old Bryson Eckrich stormed from the 15th starting position Friday night to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature, earning his third victory of the season and second at Davenport Speedway in 2026. Cody Weih and Mike Adam traded the lead during the opening laps before Scott Walker took command on lap 13. Eckrich completed the winning pass one lap later and drove away over the closing circuits. Walker finished second, Adam was third, Cole Stichter placed fourth, and Tyler Maschmann completed the top five. Jordan Hicks also turned in a strong run, advancing from 20th to ninth. Garnhart Outduels Rivals for Davenport Late Model Victory Bryce Garnhart became the fifth different winner in five Sunoco IMCA Late Model features this season, rallying through a hard-fought battle to score the win in the 25-lap main event. After starting fifth, the Lanark, Illinois, driver worked past early leader Jayden Johnson before briefly surrendering the top spot to Mitch Morris. Garnhart soon found himself in a three-way fight [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 29, 2026) — One of IMCA racing’s most meaningful traditions reaches a major milestone in 2026 as the Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts celebrates its 10th anniversary with three stops across Iowa in July. The tour, organized by the 501(c)(3) charity, Hunting with Heroes, aims to connect veterans with their local dirt track communities and will visit Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Wednesday, July 22; Kossuth County Speedway in Algona on Thursday, July 23; and Boone Speedway on Saturday, July 25. Each night will feature Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks competing in front of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and race fans from across the Midwest. This tour has become a crown jewel of IMCA Racing and promises to deliver the most patriotic and exciting three nights of dirt track racing this year. More than $100,000 in giveaways for Veterans and Widows of Veterans will be distributed during [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 29, 2026) — June competition added 15 new drivers to the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car eligibility list for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, while already eligible drivers continued to build on their win totals. Summer racing reached full stride during the month, with marquee specials, touring events, and weekly programs producing qualifying races throughout the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Drivers become eligible by winning Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning the opportunity 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 at Boone Speedway. Drivers winning qualifying events paying $5,000 or more receive automatic starting positions in the invitational. Already eligible drivers continued to add to their qualifying totals throughout June and late May. Jeffrey Abbey earned another qualifier at Salina Speedway on June 6, Kelly Shryock swept Hancock County Speedway qualifiers on June 12 and 26, and Cole Czarneski added another qualifying victory at 141 [Read More]