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Sunoco Bonus Bucks Winners Recognized During July Late Model Events

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 27, 2026) — Three Sunoco IMCA Late Model competitors collected Sunoco Bonus Bucks awards during a busy month of July, while additional contingency prizes were awarded at sanctioned events across Nebraska. The scheduled July 18 Sunoco Bonus Bucks event at 34 Raceway was postponed because of inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Aug. 1. The program resumed July 23 at US 30 Speedway, where Zach Zeitner of Bellevue, Nebraska, raced to the feature victory. Having already claimed a Sunoco Bonus Bucks award earlier this season, the Bonus Bucks certificate rolled to runner-up Tyler Iverson of Albion. Drew Baker charged from 16th to third, while Andy Eickhoff finished fourth and Jody Krug rounded out the top five. Zeitner received the Wehrs Machine & Racing Products award, Eickhoff earned the Brinn Transmission certificate, Baker collected the Kevko Racing Oil Pan and Justice Brothers Hard Charger awards, Jody Krug claimed the Stakt Products quarter panel award, and Jordan Krug earned the PEM Racing gear set certificate as the 10th-place finisher. One night [Read More]

Pillar Restaurant Group Stan Cisar Speedweek Set for June 17-20 Across Nebraska

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 19, 2026) — The inaugural Pillar Restaurant Group Stan Cisar Speedweek is set to bring four straight nights of RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car action across Nebraska from June 17-20, honoring one of the region’s longtime supporters of racing while offering strong nightly payouts and a lucrative overall points fund. The tour opens Wednesday, June 17 at Boone County Raceway in Albion before heading to US 30 Speedway in Columbus on Thursday, June 18. Beatrice Speedway hosts round three on Friday, June 19, with the finale scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at Eagle Raceway. Each night will pay $1,547 to win, with a consistent nightly format, support from Four Corners Fire and Safety, a dedicated race director, and a dedicated tech official throughout the week. Drivers who qualify for the feature will earn a minimum of $300 to start, while those unable to transfer to the main event will still receive $200 in tow money. Nightly feature payouts include $1,000 for second, $800 for third, $750 for fourth, and $700 for [Read More]

29th Annual Abe Lincoln Memorial Runs Sept. 11-13 at US 30 Speedway

By Ben Deatherage COLUMBUS, Neb. (Sept. 8, 2025) — One of Nebraska’s most prestigious IMCA specials returns this fall as US 30 Speedway hosts the 29th Annual Abe Lincoln Memorial, set for Thursday through Saturday, September 11-13. The three-day event begins on Thursday, September 11 with an open practice session from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a mechanics race and powder puff from 8:30 to 9 p.m. A pit crew competition caps the night at 9 p.m. Pits open at 5 p.m. with a $20 pit pass. There will be no grandstand admission on Thursday. Racing action begins Friday, September 12. Hot laps are scheduled for 7 p.m., the pit meeting at 7:30, and the National Anthem at 7:50, with racing to follow at 8 p.m. On the card are RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Saturday, September 13, features the headline program with hot laps at 5 p.m., the pit meeting at 5:30, and the National Anthem at 5:50 before racing begins [Read More]

Bonus Bucks Up for Grabs During 2025 Sunoco IMCA Late Model Bonus Money Nights

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 29, 2025) — Drivers competing in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model division will have more than just points to race for this season, with a series of special events offering bonus money at select tracks across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois. The 2025 Sunoco Late Model Bonus Money Nights schedule features 13 designated events at premier Midwest ovals, rewarding competitors with added cash and heightened prestige throughout the summer. The program began on May 24 at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, where Kale Kosiski took home the first bonus of the year. The tour continues Friday, June 6 at Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, followed by a Sunday stop at Dubuque Speedway in Iowa on June 8. Mid-June sees back-to-back Iowa dates at Davenport Speedway on June 13 and Maquoketa Speedway on June 14, while July includes high-profile stops at 34 Raceway in Burlington on the 19th and three consecutive Nebraska events: US 30 Speedway in Columbus on July 24, Boone County Raceway in Albion on [Read More]

Ware Thrills Hometown Fans With Stock Car Victory at US 30 Speedway Opener

By P.J. Pedersen COLUMBUS, Neb. (Apr. 17, 2025) — Jeff Ware picked up an exciting Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature win at Abe’s US 30 Speedway during the 2025 season opener, which marked the 39th year of racing at the Columbus speed plant. The Columbus native thrilled his hometown crowd with the victory, his first of the season in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region competition. Dana Rasmussen started on the pin, but going into turn one, he was immediately under attack from Scott Smith and a host of others. By the halfway point, Smith had fallen back just a bit, but two new players had checked into the fight as ninth starting Austin Brauner and multi-time track champ Jeff Ware were now in the fray. But in the end, Ware and Brauner were too much. Ware would obtain the lead and would score the win. Brauner and Rasmussen were the rest of the podium finishers, in second and third. When the green flag dropped for the Sunoco IMCA Late Model main event, six-time National champ Cory [Read More]

Johnson tops Late Models at Abe Lincoln Memorial

By Ben Deatherage COLUMBUS, Neb. (Sept. 14, 2024) – At the age of 15, when most American teens are just starting to learn the ropes of driving, Beau Johnson has been making a name for himself in the dirt track scene of his native Cornhusker State in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model division. The young Plainview pilot showed remarkable determination as he chased down the early leader, mastered three restarts, and emerged victorious on the final night of the Abe Lincoln Memorial at US 30 Speedway. The win was his second of the season. The 50-lap finale started with Matt Haase running away from the pack. He was chased down and passed by Johnson on lap six. Johnson was a smooth operator as the first half of the race went incident-free. There was a caution on lap 23 before the red flag was released for a fuel stop. Johnson’s dominance remained in the second half as he smoothly sailed ahead of all other contenders. The only thing to slow him down were yellow flags [Read More]

IMCA Late Models race for Sunoco bonuses at US 30, Off Road

VINTON, Iowa (June 18, 2024) – A pair of $250 Sunoco Race Fuels bonuses will be awarded this week, to IMCA Late Model drivers racing at Nebraska venues US 30 Speedway and Off Road Speedway. The division title sponsor gives those bonuses, and a five gallon fuel jug, to feature winners Thursday, June 20 at Columbus and Saturday, June 22 at Norfolk. Drivers are eligible to get the bonus one time: In the event of a repeat winner, the runner-up or next eligible driver goes home with the money and fuel jug. Hot laps are at 7:20 p.m. and racing follows the 7:55 p.m. playing of the National Anthem for the Ladies Night show at US 30. Pit passes are $30 and spectator admission is $15 for adults and free for kids ages 11 and under. Gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 6:15 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. at Off Road. Pit passes are $30 while spectator admission is $15 for ages 16 and over, $10 for ages 10-15 and free for [Read More]

Next Sunoco Race Fuels bonuses awarded at US 30, East Moline

COLUMBUS, Neb. (July 19, 2023) – Division title sponsor Sunoco Race Fuels awards $250 bonuses at two upcoming IMCA Late Model race nights, Thursday at US 30 Speedway and Sunday at East Moline Speedway. The July 20 show at Columbus, Neb., was postponed following a rainout last week. Drivers can receive the bonus one time in a season so the $250 would be given to the top finishing non-winning driver any night the winner has already earned the bonus at another track. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Columbus, where hot laps are at 7:15 p.m. and racing follows. At East Moline, Ill., on July 23, pit gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 3:30 p.m. Hot laps at 4:30 p.m. precede the first green flag. Pit passes are $30 both nights and $15 for kids 12 and under at East Moline. Late Models will be joined each evening by IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars have a $2,000 to win Governor’s Cup show [Read More]

US 30 going pink on May 18 to promote breast cancer awareness

COLUMBUS, Neb. (May 1, 2023) – Fans will wear pink and both Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Northern SportMods will go topless to help Abe’s US 30 Speedway promote breast cancer awareness during the Thursday, May 18 race program at Columbus. A 50/50 raffle and live and silent auctions are planned during the evening, with funds raised during the Pink Out The Grandstands show going to the Columbus Cancer Care Foundation, which helps provide transportation, overnight accommodations and other support to local cancer patients and their families. “It’s going to be big,” promised Bobby Lincoln, whose wife, co-US 30 promoter and better half Janelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. “We’ve got probably 40-50 different people and businesses who have donated for the auctions already.” Modifieds race for $1,500 to win and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility while the Northern SportMods run for $1,000 to win. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $500 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for a top $300 check. Grandstand admission is $18 or $15 for fans wearing pink. Kids [Read More]

Zevenbergen dominates Governor’s Cup at U.S. 30 Speedway

By Anthony Ainslie COLUMBUS, Neb. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Elijah Zevenbergen can add a new title on his IMCA Sunoco Stock Car resume: Governor’s Cup winner. Zevenbergen led the distance in winning the inaugural event and $2,000 Thursday night at Abe’s U.S. 30 Speedway. He also became the seventh different winner in as many Stock Car Crown Summer Series presented by Herbster Angus Farms events this season. Cameron Wilkinson started on the pole for the 30-lap main event but outside row one starter Zevenbergen jumped to lead. Wilkinson developed a tire rub on lap nine which brought out a caution. His team make the repairs and got him back on the track. On the ensuing restart, series point leader Kyle Vanover caught the outside wall on the back stretch, resulting in heavy suspension damage and ending his race early. After a debris caution with 14 laps to go, the race stayed green to the end, and it was all Zevenbergen. The Ocheyden, Iowa, driver led the entire distance and ran away from a wild battle [Read More]