June 24, 2026

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15th Annual Richie McGowan Memorial This Saturday at Bakersfield Speedway

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 23, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway honors one of the facility’s most beloved supporters this Saturday with the 15th annual Richie McGowan Memorial on June 27. The event features Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods. The IMCA Modifieds will race for $1,032 to win, while the IMCA Northern SportMods will compete for a $632 winner’s share. Both divisions will utilize a draw/redraw format. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m., with free on-track autographs beginning at 6:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Race fans can save $2 on general admission tickets by purchasing in advance at BakersfieldSpeedway.com. General admission is $18 online, including all fees, or $20 at the gate. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $10 in advance or $12 at the gate, while children ages 5 and under are admitted free. Parking is free of charge. Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd. near Enos Lane and Interstate 5 in Bakersfield. McGowan was an important figure at [Read More]

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Clemens Charges from 10th for Electric City Modified Victory

By Jason Laird GREAT FALLS, Mont. (June 20, 2026) — Ty Clemens showed why he sits atop the Electric City Speedway points standings, charging from 10th starting position to capture the 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. The evening’s action began with a wild opening heat race. Cory Craver rolled his machine between turns one and two, bringing out a caution and ending his night early. On the final lap, Kory Wermling appeared headed for victory before his engine failed coming to the checkered flag. Despite the mechanical issues, Wermling carried enough momentum to maintain the lead as David Davis made a last-ditch charge exiting turn four, only to brush the outside wall while attempting a pass. Travis Shumate finished second and Devon Jadwin third. Kaycie Kynett won the second heat race over Braidyn LaMere and Kolby Hannah. The 20-lap Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature saw Shumate lead the opening circuit before Joey Price took command on lap two and paced the field through lap 14. Clemens steadily worked his way through the pack and finally [Read More]

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Yeager Sweeps Modified Weekend at Sweetwater Speedway

By Kara Beech ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (June 20, 2026) — Sweetwater Speedway lived up to its reputation for exciting racing during a thrilling two-night showcase at the Rock Springs 3/8-mile oval, where Bryson Yeager stole the spotlight by sweeping the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features and increasing his DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region win total to four. The Green River driver charged from eighth starting position on Friday and passed Michael Hale on the final lap of the 20-lap feature to earn the victory. Hale settled for second, followed by Braxton Yeager, Terrell Payne and Casey Delp. Yeager backed up that performance Saturday with another impressive drive, advancing from 10th starting position to score his second straight victory. Payne finished second, Joe Miller was third, Braxton Yeager fourth and Justen Yeager fifth. The weekend sweep gave Yeager his first two victories at Sweetwater Speedway in 2026. Vasquez and Pitt Split SportMod Honors The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods produced some of the weekend’s most entertaining racing as 21 entries packed the pits both nights and competitors [Read More]