rushcountyspeedway Archives

Huish Collects Third Bullring Nationals Crown at Rush County Speedway

By William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. (June 5, 2026) — A near-capacity crowd filled the grandstands Friday night at Rush County Speedway for the Myers Racing Engines Bullring Nationals, where Jeremy Huish captured his third career Bullring Nationals crown in United Rebel Sprint Series competition. The United Rebel Sprint Series headlined the evening with a 35-lap feature showcasing many of the region’s top RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car competitors. Huish started from the pole and battled Jordan Knight during the opening stages before executing a decisive slider in turns one and two with 17 laps remaining to take command. Once out front, the Tribune, Kansas driver maintained control through the remainder of the race to secure his first victory of the season and third career Bullring Nationals triumph. The victory was also the 21st of Huish’s URSS career, moving him into sole possession of eighth on the series’ all-time wins list. Zach Blurton finished second after starting fourth, while Taylor Velasquez advanced from eighth to claim third. Knight crossed the stripe fourth and Koby Walters completed the [Read More]

Rush County Speedway Launches 2026 Season with Myers Racing Engines Bullring Nationals

By William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. (June 3, 2026) — Rush County Speedway will open its 2026 season on Friday, June 5, with the Myers Racing Engines Bullring Nationals at the quarter-mile oval located on the Rush County Fairgrounds. The 2026 campaign marks a significant milestone for the speedway with the addition of five Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing sanctioned divisions. Rush County Speedway will sanction Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts during the 2026 season. Drivers competing in the IMCA Modified division will race for Jet Racing Central Region points, while IMCA Stock Car competitors will earn EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points and IMCA Hobby Stock drivers will race for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. Competitors in those divisions, along with IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sport Compacts, will also earn Kansas State and IMCA National points throughout the 2026 season. “Adding full IMCA sanctioning is an important step for our speedway and our racers,” said promoter [Read More]

Richardson, Blurton top United Rebel Sprint fields at Bullring Nationals

LaCROSSE, Kan. (July 30-31) – Twenty-one cars checked in for night one of Bullring Nationals competition at Rush County Speedway with the Drive to Zero POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series Presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing. Steven Richardson cashed in on Friday night’s top prize in a tight battle for the top three positions. Ty Williams and Richardson set the pace for the 25-lap feature. Richardson rushed to the lead with Williams following, both ahead of Jack Potter and Jon Freeman. Adam Gullion moved into the fifth position on lap six. On the ninth circuit, Potter took over the runner-up position while Gullion advanced to fourth. Just past midway, Williams charged back ahead of Potter to reclaim the second position. One lap later, Potter slowed, allowing Gullion to move into third ahead of Jeremy Huish and Jordan Knight. A hard-charging Zach Blurton used lapped traffic to his benefit, charging into the top five with three laps remaining. On lap 23, Gullion and Blurton both moved ahead of Williams to take over second and third. The remaining two laps provided excitement, [Read More]

Bullring Nationals slated for United Rebel Sprint Series

LaCROSSE, Kan. – Competitors with the Drive to Zero POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing are preparing for Rush County Speedway’s Bullring Nationals. The United Rebel Sprint Series will be in competition on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 atop the action-packed bullring located in LaCrosse, Kan. This race is always a favorite amongst drivers and fans as the action is non-stop on the ¼-mile Bullring. On Friday, July 30, hot laps will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the green flying over competition at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, kids ages 5-10 $5 and kids under five free. On Saturday, July 31, hot laps are again slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m. IGeneral admission will remain the same for Saturday’s event. The United Rebel Sprint Series partnered with Kansas’ Drive to Zero program to offer a $5,000 pay day to the 2021 series champion. The Drive to Zero program was designed with one goal in mind – to reduce fatalities and serious injuries that occur [Read More]

United Rebel Sprint Series prepares for $1,000 to win events in Central Kansas

OBERLIN, Kan. – The weather has played a major factor in getting the season kicked off for the Drive to Zero POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series Presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing. Last weekend’s event was forced to cancel due to damp track conditions. The series looks forward to a doubleheader weekend on tap this Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. On Friday, drivers head to “The Bullring” of Rush County Speedway in LaCrosse, Kan., to compete for the $1,000 prize. Friday’s event will pay $200 to start the feature event. The “Bullring” is always a favorite stop on the schedule for drivers and fans alike as the racing is always intense on the ¼-mile speedway. Races are slated to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday will see competitors traveling southeast to 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. for the United Rebel Sprint Series/Oil Capital Racing Series Showdown presented by Park City. The top finisher will be presented with a $1,000 payday and the event will pay $250 to start. Hot laps are scheduled to begin atop the 3/8-mile semi-banked dirt oval at 6 [Read More]

Feature

Sanders Secures First Modified Speedweek Crown with Southern Oregon Victory

By Ben Deatherage WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 20, 2026) — Matt Sanders capped off a breakthrough week by winning the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature and securing his first career IMCA Wild West Speedweek championship during the eighth and final round of the 2026 tour at Southern Oregon Speedway. Sanders, winner of the previous two Wild West Speedweek IMCA Northern SportMod titles, jumped to the lead at the start and quickly established himself as the driver to beat. The Brookings racer and 2022 Southern Oregon Speedway SportMod champion Ryan Peery separated themselves from the field early and began encountering lapped traffic on lap 10. Although Sanders was briefly boxed in by slower cars, he expertly sliced through traffic and rebuilt his advantage. Behind him, a spirited battle for second developed on lap 16 between Peery and two-time defending Speedweek champion Bricen James. While they battled, Sanders remained firmly in command and cruised to his third victory of the week and fifth DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region triumph of the season. The race served as a Fast [Read More]

Feature

Williamson Rallies From Flat Tire for Last-Lap Douglas County Speedweek Victory

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (June 19, 2026) — Kevin Williamson completed a remarkable comeback to capture his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified Wild West Speedweek victory during the seventh round of the 2026 tour at Douglas County Dirtrack. Washington’s Devon Reed led the opening lap before two-time defending Wild West Speedweek champion and 2024 track champion Bricen James made a daring move exiting turn four to seize the lead. James entered the night having won the previous three Speedweek Modified events at the 3/10-mile oval dating back to 2023. Following a lap four caution, Matt Sanders, winner of the previous night’s feature at Coos Bay Speedway and the last two Wild West Speedweek IMCA Northern SportMod championships, began applying pressure. Sanders eventually took command and looked poised for a second straight victory. He encountered lapped traffic on lap 14 before cautions for debris on lap 26 and another stoppage on lap 31 set up a four-lap sprint to the finish. On the final restart, Sanders found himself under attack from reigning National Rookie of [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 18, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 946; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 844; 3. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 825; 4. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 783; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 776; 6. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 766; 7. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 708; 8. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 704; 9. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 687; 10. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 682; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 671; 12. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 665; 13. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 663; 14. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 656; 15. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 640; 16. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 625; 17. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 615; 18. Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, 610; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 606; 20. Chase Weimer, Eldora, Iowa, 588. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 957; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 893; 3. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 853; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 824; 5. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 769; 6. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 758; 7. Jason Batt, [Read More]