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VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 2023) – It took him a few laps to get to the lead, but once he did it was smooth sailing for Friesen Performance IMCA Modified driver Tim Ward. Ward worked past Justin O’Brien mid-way through the Beaty Excavating 25-lapper, then took the checkers by six seconds ahead of the field in Sunday’s Prelude to Monday’s IMCA Modified Anniversary Event. O’Brien led early while Drew Janssen pressured the leader running the low side of the fast quarter-mile oval. Meanwhile, Ward...more

VINTON, Iowa (May 29, 2023) – Tim Ward had a great Sunday. His Monday was even better. After scoring a convincing victory in the Prelude to the 44th Anniversary Race for IMCA Modifieds Sunday night, the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified driver made a repeat visit to victory lane and earned a $4,400 payday winning Monday’s anniversary special at Benton County Speedway. From an outside front row start, Ward traded the top spot with polesitter Jake McBirnie throughout the early stages of the...more

VINTON, Iowa (May 31, 2023) – The INEX Legends will take center stage this Sunday at Benton County Speedway. The Legends.Direct-sponsored division will be showcased in the $2,500-to-win Midwest Dirt Shootout on The Bullring quarter-mile Sunday, June 4. The draw/redraw event will offer $100 to start. Entry fee is $25 for the Legends. IMCA weekly racing will join the Legends as Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Beaty Excavating, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 6, 2023) – A pair of $1,000-to-win races will showcase a busy Super Sunday this weekend at Benton County Speedway. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company and the inaugural appearance of the Pro Late Model Tour will each do battle for respective $1,000 top prizes in their draw/redraw events Sunday, June 11 at The Bullring. Late Models will pay $250 to start and Stock Cars $100 to start their Super Sunday main events. There are no entry fees for either...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 11, 2023) – Dallon Murty and Corey Dripps each earned $1,000 paydays Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Murty came out on top of a multi-car battle to take top honors in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, while Dripps earned the first late model win of his career in the inaugural appearance of the Pro Late Model Tour. From his fourth row starting spot, Murty raced the low groove into contention and pressured Brett Vanous for the top spot in...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 14, 2023) – A full slate of action is scheduled over the next week at Benton County Speedway. IMCA weekly racing continues Sunday, June 18, before Benton County Fair grandstand activities kick off Thursday, June 22 at The Bullring. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Beaty Excavating, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Houdek Auto Center, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 26, 2023) – In what has become an annual Independence Day holiday tradition, the Sprint Invaders will make their way back to Benton County Speedway this weekend. The 360 Sprint series will make its return this Sunday, July 2 and join the IMCA weekly racing program at The Bullring. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by Vermedahl Trucking, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Houdek Auto Center and...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 – 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 (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