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Registration Opens July 13 for 44th Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals Fueled by Casey’s

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]

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]

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]

May Qualifiers Expand B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational Eligibility List

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 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 May competition, while additional wins by already eligible drivers continued to strengthen an already deep field as tracks across the country settled into the 2026 season. 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. Already eligible drivers in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region continued to add to their totals in May, with Paul Stone capturing the Kris Mancebo Memorial at Thunderbowl Raceway on May 15. Drivers earning their first qualifying victories of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region included Braden Richards, who won April 28 at Independence Motor Speedway, Dillon Solum with his April 29 victory [Read More]

Busy May Schedule Produces New Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational Qualifiers

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 2026) — May competition added more drivers to the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified eligibility list for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, while several already eligible drivers continued to build on their season win totals. With spring weather improving and tracks across the country opening their gates for the 2026 season, a busy May schedule produced qualifying events from coast to coast across all five IMCA Modified regions. 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 added another qualifying victory to his season total with a win on May 14 at Eagle Raceway during the High Bank Heist. Already eligible drivers in the Razor Chassis North Central Region continued to add to their totals in May. Cole Czarneski won May 9 at 141 Speedway, while Johnny Whitman scored another [Read More]

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]

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]

NAPA Returns as Title Sponsor of Prelude and Fan Zone for IMCA Super Nationals Week

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 9, 2026) — NAPA Auto Parts will once again play a major role during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, serving as the title sponsor of both the NAPA Double Down Prelude and the popular Fan Zone experience throughout the week at Boone Speedway. NAPA’s continued support extends beyond naming rights, as the company will provide a $500 gift card to each Super Nationals champion, as well as the RaceSaver Nationals champion. In addition, first non-qualifiers across divisions will each receive $250 NAPA gift cards. A centerpiece of NAPA’s involvement is the Fan Zone, which features a full schedule of interactive events designed to connect drivers and fans throughout the week. Activities include meet-and-greets, redraw ceremonies, group photos, and Victory Lane celebrations across all divisions, giving fans unique access to competitors from across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Highlights include the Young Guns meet-and-greet with Junior National participants, the Women in IMCA session presented by NAPA and Dynamic Drivelines, featuring a meet-and-greet with Lady Eagle competitors [Read More]

Auctions and Contingencies Add Extra Excitement to Super Nationals; Ward and McBirnie Score Big Totals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2025) — On Saturday night, Sept. 6, after all championship features had been decided at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, the annual auction in the NAPA Auto Parts Fan Zone took center stage. Engines, chassis, and more went across the block, adding to the excitement of championship night and boosting the haul for two of the week’s biggest winners. For two of those champions, the night got even bigger. Tim Ward’s Friesen Performance IMCA Modified victory was worth $17,000 with his $10,000 winner’s purse and a Harris Modified chassis that sold for $7,000. Jake McBirnie’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car championship totaled $26,600 thanks to his $7,500 payday plus Terminator and B&B Racing chassis that brought $10,200 and $8,900. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks champion Dylan Nelson and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods winner Jake Sachau also received brand new engines built by Midstate Machine with parts contributed by IMCA and Super Nationals sponsors. Their winning engines, along with Ward’s and McBirnie’s, were auctioned off with proceeds [Read More]

Prelude, Super Nationals start times adjusted

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2025) – Due to the increased number of early registrations, officials have elected to move up the daily start times for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The change will be in effect for all eight days of Super Nationals, including this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts Prelude to the Super Nationals. All times that were previously published will now be moved up one hour. This includes ticket gate, pit gate, registration/check-in and start times. All event times have been updated on each day’s schedule listing on the MyRacePass app under IMCA Super Nationals.