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VINTON, Iowa (June 4, 2024) – The third appearance of the PRO Late Model Tour will make for the third Super Sunday event of the season this Sunday at Benton County Speedway. The Late Model tour will accompany the IMCA Weekly Racing divisions Sunday, June 9 in Vinton. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio and...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 12, 2024) – There will be a little of something for everyone this Sunday, June 16 at Benton County Speedway during Speedway Illustrated, Croell Inc. Night at The Bullring. Speedway Illustrated publisher Karl Fredrickson will be on-hand to gather photos and information for an upcoming article and will also be handling flagman duties for the evening’s program. A full night of action on the quarter-mile will showcase the IMCA Weekly Racing program sponsored by Croell...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 16, 2024) – Izac Mallicoat’s first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win came at the Clash on the Coast in Florida back in March. His second came a little closer to home. The second-year Modified driver started 10th, but quickly found his way into contention and eventually victory lane Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Luke Bird raced into the early lead of the Wright Way Trailers 20-lapper. He paced the field while a host of drivers gave chase. Mallicoat, running both...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 18, 2024) – The 2024 Benton County Fair is ready to welcome the masses this week. If you’re a car or motorsports enthusiast, it’ll be well worth the trip to the Benton County Fairgrounds June 20-22. The second annual car show will kick things off Thursday, June 20, in Vinton. Held in front of the grandstand, individuals are invited to show off their cars, trucks, bikes or race cars for a small registration fee of $15. There is no fee to attend the event. Prizes will be...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 25, 2024) – After a week off for the Benton County Fair, the IMCA Weekly Racing program will be back in action this Sunday, June 30 at Benton County Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts and INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct will resume their...more

VINTON, Iowa (June 30, 2024) – A pair of first-time winners were joined by four return visitors to victory lane Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Nearly 130 cars signed in to compete on a full night of racing at The Bullring. Ethan Braaksma earned his first Vinton win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main. From a fourth row start, Braaksma ran the high side into the lead at around midway of the Wright Way Trailers 20-lapper. He then survived a couple late stoppages and pressure...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 2, 2024) – The Sprint Invaders are returning to Benton County Speedway. The 360 sprint car tour will be in action this Sunday, July 7 at Benton County Speedway for its second and final appearance of the season. Paul Nienhiser topped a field of 18 sprints in the series’ first appearance of the season at The Bullring on May 5. IMCA Weekly Racing will comprise the balance of the night’s action and will feature IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 10, 2024) – Benton County Speedway marks a milestone event this Sunday, hosting the 10th annual Urbana 5 Memorial. Five IMCA sanctioned divisions are on the card for the July 14 special, held to remember the five area youth killed in a 2015 traffic accident near Urbana, and to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors. An Iowa Donor Network representative will be located in a booth under the grandstand at The Bullring that evening. Kids can enter one of two...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 16, 2024) – Those unable to attend the July 14 Urbana 5 Memorial will still have the chance to see the stars shine Sunday at Benton County Speedway. The special main events for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods fell to rain last weekend and have been rescheduled for this Sunday, July 21. A complete show for Modifieds, SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, IMCA...more

VINTON, Iowa (July 21, 2024) – One week was worth the wait for Kyle Olson and Troy Cordes. The July 14 Urbana 5 Memorial program was cut short due to rain, forcing the postponement of the headlining events to July 21 at Benton County Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods were the top attraction for the 10th annual event with a $1,500-to-win 20-lap feature. Olson assumed the early command from his pole position start while the field gave chase. Running the low groove, Olson...more