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VINTON, Iowa (July 18, 2023) – The return of the Pro Late Model Tour headlines Summer Thunder action this Sunday, July 23, at Benton County Speedway. The first-year tour made its inaugural stop earlier this season at The Bullring and is set to return in a $1,500-to-win, $250-to-start event Sunday. There is no entry fee. IMCA Weekly Racing will complement the return of the Late Models as Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Beaty Excavating, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 11, 2023) – The Urbana Five Memorial has always been one of the biggest events of the year at Benton County Speedway. This year’s edition promises to be the biggest yet. The ninth annual event, which honors the memory of five area youth who lost their lives in a traffic accident just a few miles north of Vinton in 2015, will boast increased purses across the board this Sunday, July 16 at The Bullring. The Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Houdek Auto...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 9, 2023) – It took Lukas Rick a little longer than normal to get there, but by night’s end he again stood victorious in victory lane at Benton County Speedway. With Sunday’s win, the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact driver accomplished something that had only been done once 44 years ago at The Bullring. Colton Stewart was the early leader in the iHeart Radio 12-lapper. Stewart quickly pulled away from the 18-car field, leaving the rest of the pack to battle two and three-wide...more

VINTON, Iowa – Although Santa doesn’t arrive for another few months, kids in attendance will have some mid-summer Christmas cheer this Sunday at Benton County Speedway. Kids’ Christmas in July is on tap July 9 and will feature kids’ power wheel races, plus a number of prize giveaways for the youth in attendance at The Bullring. The IMCA Weekly Racing season continues Sunday night in all divisions, as well. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Beaty Excavating, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars...more

VINTON, Iowa – Cody Wehrle was the top 360 Sprint during an appearance by the Sprint Invaders July 2 at Benton County Speedway. Wehrle raced from the second row and into the runner-up spot two laps into the 25-lapper and chased leader Bret Tripplett until caution slowed action on lap 11. On the restart, Wehlre made his bid for the lead and drove away to victory. Scott Bogucki, Chris Martin and Paul Nienhiser completed the top four in the 21-car field. Weekly points racing for four IMCA...more

VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 23, 2024) – Following an exciting opener this past weekend, the IMCA Weekly Racing season will continue this Sunday, April 28 at Benton County Speedway. The five weekly classes will be joined by INEX Legends and American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S.) in their first appearances of the season at The Bullring. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern...more

Nathan Ballard hit milestone win number 50 in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock division Sunday night during the season opener at Benton County Speedway. Ballard is the all-time wins leader in the division at The Bullring. (K&M Photography photo) VINTON, Iowa (April 21, 2024) – If Sunday night’s IMCA Weekly Racing season opener was an indication of things to come, it’s going to be an exciting year at Benton County Speedway. Multiple events were decided by late-race passes as fans were provided with...more

VINTON, Iowa – The season opener at Benton County Speedway is fast approaching with the first green flag of the season set to wave Sunday, April 21. Weekly points battles will begin for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. The Pro Late Model Tour will join opening night action at The Bullring. Late Models will compete for a $1,250 winner’s share and pay $250 to start the...more

VINTON, Iowa (March 13, 2024) – The annual RonDaVoo Lounge and Deli Car Show will get race fans in gear for the 2024 season at Benton County Speedway. Saturday, March 23 racers are invited to put their cars on display on the streets of downtown Vinton at 414 1st Ave. in front of the RonDaVoo, a longtime supporter of local auto racing. The event will run from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. Fans will be encouraged to vote for their favorite designs in each of the six weekly divisions scheduled to compete...more

VINTON, Iowa – The Sprint Invaders are back! For the second time this season, the Sprint Invaders are set to take on the quarter-mile Benton County Speedway during the Labor Day Spectacular Sunday, September 3. Cody Wehrle of Burlington topped a 21 car field of 360 Sprints at The Bullring during the first appearance by the Sprint Invaders this season on July 2. Another strong turnout is expected for Sunday’s event. The Labor Day weekend show will also feature INEX Legends battling for a $2,500...more