Boone Speedway Archives

June Qualifiers Add 15 New Drivers to B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational Eligibility List

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]

Hobby Stock

Eckrich Charges From 15th for SportMod Victory at Davenport

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]

Feature

Salute to Veterans Tour Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Three Iowa Stops in July

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]

2026 Super Nationals

June Qualifiers Add 27 New Drivers to Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational Eligibility List

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 29, 2026) — June competition added 27 new drivers to the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified eligibility list for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, while many already eligible drivers continued to add to their win totals. A packed month of touring series, marquee specials, and weekly racing across the country kept qualifying opportunities plentiful throughout all five IMCA Modified regions. Drivers become eligible by winning IMCA-sanctioned events paying $1,000 or more to win, earning a place on the eligibility list 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 at Boone Speedway. Already eligible drivers continued to add to their win totals throughout late May and June. Brandon Beckendorf captured the IMCA Summer Nationals finale at Independence Motor Speedway on June 3. Cole Czarneski won at 141 Speedway during the Clash at the Creek on June 13, Brandon Schmitt returned to victory lane at 141 Speedway on June 6, Tom Berry Jr. won June 12 [Read More]