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Laney, Winebarger win Modified features during emotional weekend at Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 13-14) – Racing took a backseat to remembering a much loved member of the Bakersfield Speedway family. Bailey Schweitzer, daughter of promoter Scott Schweitzer, was one of the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas. She was remembered in pre-race ceremonies before both nights of the Budweiser Nationals, with a balloon launch held before racing began on Saturday. “This has been a race I’ve always wanted to win and especially being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” said Friday night IMCA Modified winner Cody Laney. “There were a lot of people here and a lot of work went into this weekend. A lot of people came together.” Laney’s 30-lap win on Friday and Collen Winebarger’s 40-lap victory on Saturday both paid $1,500 and were Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. Robby Sawyer ran up front early on Friday and was in and out of the lead before Laney got there to stay on the 18th lap. After moving to the lower line, Laney [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 30, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 700; 2. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 514; 3. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 503; 4. Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, 496; 5. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 470; 6. Greg Hopkins, Repton, Alabama, 399; 7. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 383; 8. G. W. IV Egbert, Belton, Texas, 374; 9. Trevor Egbert, Belton, Texas, 369; 10. Justin Erickson, Glendale, Ariz., 360; 11. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 357; 12. Zachariah Howard, Defuniak Springs, Florida, 344; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 322; 14. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 316; 15. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 314; 16. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 313; 17. Shawn Natenstedt, Fernley, Nev., 307; 18. Ethan Stevens, Mesa, Ariz., 306; 19. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., 303; 20. Dylan Thornton, Belle Plaine, Iowa, 300. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 793; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 665; 3. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 600; 4. Curt Lund, Redwood Falls, Minn., 470; 5. Jeramey Bradley, Odessa, Texas, 431; 6. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 426; [Read More]

2026 Super Nationals

New Drivers Added to B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational Eligibility List Following April Qualifiers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 30, 2026) — More drivers were added to the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car eligibility list for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational following April competition, with additional wins by drivers already eligible strengthening an already deep field. Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning the opportunity to attempt to qualify for the invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. Winners of events paying $5,000 or more are guaranteed starting positions in the invitational. Jordan Grabouski earned eligibility with his April 18 victory in the Icebreaker Challenge finale at Eagle Raceway, a qualifier held in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Kyle Vanover, who was already on the eligibility list following his Spring Nationals win at Beatrice Speedway in March, added another qualifier qin with his April 17 Icebreaker opening night triumph at Eagle. Dillon Solum earned eligibility with his April 29 victory at Stuart Speedway during the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel. [Read More]

2026 Super Nationals

April Qualifiers Add New Names to Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational Eligibility List

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 30, 2026) — Additional drivers were added to the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified eligibility list for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational following April competition, while several already eligible drivers added to their season win totals. Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning the opportunity to attempt to qualify for the invitational, held during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September at Boone Speedway. invitational. In the Jet Racing Central Region, Jordan Grabouski earned another qualifying victory on April 17 at Eagle Raceway during the first night of the Icebreaker Challenge, while Cody Laney added to his total with a win the following night in the finale. The GRT Race Cars South Central Region saw multiple already eligible drivers return to victory lane. Steven Whiteaker Jr. continued his strong season with a qualifying win on April 25 at 105 Motor Speedway during Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series competition. Jared Maupin added another South Central Region qualifier with a win [Read More]