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Whiteaker Goes Back-To-Back at I-37 with STIMS Series

By Nick Robbins PLEASANTON, Texas (May 16, 2026) — The Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series presented by On Demand Shirts rolled into I-37 Speedway for its first appearance of the 2026 season. Fifteen Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds signed in for the $1,000-to-win main event at the racy South Texas bullring. DIY Equipment Sales and Rental Heat One saw pole starter “High Side” Brian Harbison lead early while battling with Cameron Dinsmore. As the pair raced off turn two, they left enough room for Chris Carroll to split the uprights down the back chute and take the win. Sundowner Performance Diesel Heat Two belonged to Cody Leonard, who led all eight laps to take the checkered flag. Carroll and Leonard led the field to the Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt Start Zone with Steven Whiteaker Jr. and Cameron Dinsmore in tow. The Spring Branch, Texas racer crossed the line first on lap one but lost the top spot in a three-wide battle through turns one and two on the next circuit. The first caution of the [Read More]

Whiteaker Wins One for Home Team at I-37’s Texas Showdown

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Jan. 10, 2026) — The $2,000-to-win, 30-lap Texas Showdown IMCA Modified finale at I-37 Speedway started with Steven Whiteaker Jr. and Cody Laney on the front row. With the track sweep bonus already busted, the only remaining bonus was for the best combined finish by the ODS/Southern Touring IMCA Modified Series, setting up a winner-take-all showdown between the two front starters. When the green waved, Laney shot to the bottom first into turn one, but Whiteaker powered off the top to lead lap one ahead of Laney, Brenda Kirby-Morris, Jordan Grabouski in the Johnny Torres-owned no. 66, and Dean Abbey. Grabouski worked past Kirby-Morris for third and then battled Laney in a classic high-low duel before a lap-seven caution slowed the field. On the restart, Whiteaker, Laney, and Friday night winner Grabouski went three-wide into turn one, with Abbey sneaking past Laney for third and then taking second before another tangle brought out the yellow. When racing resumed, Grabouski briefly nosed ahead from the bottom, but Whiteaker again surged off the [Read More]

Grabo Grabs South Texas Money in Night Three of Showdown at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Jan. 9, 2026) — The 25-lap, $1,500-to-win IMCA Modified main for night three of the Texas Showdown at I-37 came to green with Jordan Grabouski and Dean Abbey staying wheel to wheel into turn one. Steven Whiteaker Jr. had a big run coming off the very top, but it was Grabouski leading lap one, chased by Whiteaker, Abbey, Cody Laney, and Jeff Taylor in the top five. Abbey used the bottom to take second from Whiteaker on lap two, with Taylor grabbing third a lap later. The yellow waved on lap six, and when things got back under green, Grabouski got away while Laney tried the high side and fell back, and G.W. Egbert IV moved into the top five. Halfway through, Grabouski had built a half-straightaway advantage over Abbey, Taylor, Whiteaker, and Egbert. With five to go, Abbey was closing slightly as Grabouski encountered traffic. Each lap, Abbey picked up a car length or so, while Grabouski worked through slower cars, all of which were running the bottom. With two [Read More]

Mallicoat Motors Away to Modified Money on Night Two of Texas Showdown at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Jan. 8, 2026) — When the $1,250-to-win, 20-lap IMCA Modified main roared to life for night two of the Texas Showdown at I-37 Speedway, Jared Maupin and William Gould stayed side by side into turn one. Gould drifted up slightly in turn two but came off the corner better to lead ahead of Maupin, night-one winner Cody Laney, and Izac Mallicoat going three-wide for second. Mallicoat was able to catch and pass Gould for the lead before a spin in turn four brought out the yellow. On the restart, Mallicoat, Gould and Laney got away while Maupin ran side by side with Dean Abbey. Mallicoat quickly began to check out, leaving Laney and Gould tied at the rub rails for numerous laps. That battle allowed Mallicoat to stretch his advantage, reaching the halfway point ahead of Gould, Laney, Abbey and Maupin, who would later pull off, moving Steven Whiteaker Jr. into fifth. By lap 15, Mallicoat had pulled away by about halfway back to Iowa — or a full straightaway. Gould [Read More]

Starry Stars in Stock Cars for Opening Night of Texas Showdown at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Jan. 7, 2026) — After a short winter break, I-37 Speedway, just south of San Antonio, returned to action with a huge four-day show, the Texas Showdown. The event features IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars on the ¼-mile, semi-banked dirt oval, with strong early-season payouts. Extra money is also up for grabs for any driver sweeping all four nights in the two Speedway Motors IMCA classes. The start of the 20-lap IMCA Stock Car feature saw Beau Collins and Cody Leonard stay side by side into turn one, but it was Collins who gained the advantage off turn two. Cameron Starry was able to get by Leonard for second, with Leonard settling into third ahead of Boone Evans and Mason Martin. Behind the lead pack, it was three-wide for eighth before Shawn Graham broke and came to a stop in turn three. Once back to green, Starry began pressuring Collins for the lead while Johnny Torres and Jacob Slough made contact in the mid-pack. Starry slipped inside Collins to [Read More]

Inaugural Texas Showdown Set for Jan. 7–10 at I-37

By Ben Deatherage PLEASANTON, Texas (Nov. 12, 2025) — The first-ever Texas Showdown will take center stage at I-37 Speedway January 7–10, 2026, featuring four consecutive nights of Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned action for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. A practice session on Tuesday, January 6 will precede the racing program, followed by a free BBQ gathering for all competitors and crews. Each night’s IMCA Modified feature will serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifier, while the IMCA Stock Cars will race for B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying status Thursday through Saturday. Drivers earning those wins will be added to the eligibility list to qualify for their respective All-Star Invitational events to be run at the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The IMCA Modifieds will race for escalating purses across all four nights: $1,000 to win Wednesday, $1,250 Thursday, $1,500 Friday, and $2,000 to win Saturday. The IMCA Stock Cars will chase $750 to win Wednesday, $1,000 Thursday and Friday, and $1,500 to win Saturday. Each [Read More]

Maupin Breaks Through for First STIMS Win of 2025 at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Aug. 23, 2025) — The South Texas IMCA Modified Series rolled into I-37 Speedway for a 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event that featured a family storyline right from the start. After the redraw, the Dinsmore brothers — Logan, a series championship contender, and Cameron, a rookie in just his first half season of IMCA Modified racing — lined up side-by-side on the front row. At the drop of the green, Logan Dinsmore jumped out front with Jared Maupin in close pursuit, followed by Colin Carroll, Cameron Dinsmore, and Johnny Torres. Maupin quickly turned up the pressure, showing the nose low in turn one on lap two and getting alongside the leader the next time around. Logan fought back in turns three and four to hang onto the point, and the duel raged for several more laps before Maupin finally completed the pass in turns three and four on lap eight. From there, Maupin stretched his advantage while the battle behind him shuffled, with Torres moving up to fourth past [Read More]

Dinsmore Dominates for Wednesday Modified Win at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Jun. 11, 2025) – The opening night of I-37 Speedway’s three-race Wednesday mini-series for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds put $1,000 on the line, and Logan Dinsmore made sure no one else came close to touching it. After redrawing the pole, Dinsmore jumped out front at the drop of the green when Dean Abbey brushed the front stretch wall. Abbey lost momentum, allowing Cody Leonard to slip into second. Jared Maupin worked by both Abbey and Leonard to grab the runner-up spot, with Abbey quickly reclaiming third and setting his sights on Maupin. While Maupin and Abbey diced for second, Dinsmore stretched his advantage. By halfway, the Kerrville hotshoe had checked out entirely. Abbey finally got around Maupin late, but it was too little, too late to challenge the leader. Dinsmore, flawless in traffic, cruised to his first GRT Race Cars South Central Region win of the season. Abbey and Maupin rounded out the top three.

Weekend Races at I-37 Speedway and HOT Speedway Rained Out — STIMS Racing Update

We regret to inform our fans, teams, and supporters that both races scheduled for this weekend at I-37 Speedway and HOT Speedway have been cancelled due to rain. Given the number of travelers planning to attend, and after speaking earlier with HOT Speedway promoter Selby Holder, we’ve mutually agreed that STIMS Racing will not run a show tomorrow night in Waco. We believe this is the best decision for everyone involved. Both events will be rescheduled, and we will announce the new dates as soon as possible. Our next event is scheduled for April 26th at Texana Raceway Park. We look forward to seeing everyone there for a great night of racing!

South Texas IMCA Modified Series Ready for Sophomore Season

SAN ANTONIO (Mar. 14, 2025) — Race fans, get ready — the South Texas IMCA Modified Series is back for an action-packed second season in 2025! Ten races at five Lone Star State tracks are scheduled, starting March 28 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway near Waco, followed by I-37 Speedway in Pleasanton on March 29. Chris Morris is the defending champion. “Texas has a strong group of (Friesen Performance) IMCA Modified drivers,” said series director Kevin Rogers. “I look forward to showcasing their talent in the upcoming season at these awesome facilities we will travel to.” Each race will pay at least $1,000 to win and $100 to start, with increased payouts for higher car counts. If 25 to 39 cars enter, the purse rises to $1,500 to win and $125 to start. For over 40 entries, the winner gets $2,000, and starting pays $150. Drivers will compete not just for cash, but will also earn points for the National, South Central Region, and Texas State championships. A $10,000 point fund is available for drivers finishing [Read More]