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VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2024) – Benton County Speedway will close the season in a big way this Sunday, August 25. The PRO Late Model Tour will headline action with its season championship program by featuring a $3,500 to win, $300 to start main event at The Bullring. Not to be outdone, the INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct will be on-hand for the Midwest Dirt Shootout, which is the highest paying Legends race in the country. The Legends will compete for a $2,500 winner’s share in the...more

VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2024) – The 2024 season came to an end with the End of Summer Madness special Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Headlining action was the championship night for the PRO Late Model Tour, along with the Midwest Dirt Shootout for INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct. Tom Berry Jr. earned the first Late Model win of his career just a couple weeks ago at the speedway. He followed that up with his second win during Sunday’s championship. Berry engaged in a terrific...more

Moulton, IA- Super Sunday, August 9th at the Benton County Speedway the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint Car League will take on the highspeed ¼ mile bullring in the inaugural Open Wheel Spectacular. Midgets will also be on tap for the maiden event in Vinton, Iowa alongside the non-wing sprint car series in what is sure to be a thrilling night of open wheel racing. Engines fire at 5:00 pm for the one-night event. For fans unable to attend the Open Wheel Showdown, Speed Shift TV will have a LIVE...more

(Bill W) July 1, 2021 – The Sprint Invaders will make their first appearance at the Benton County Speedway this Sunday, July 4. It’s going to be a huge event, as “A Celebration at the Bullring” will not only include the regular purse and $2,000 to win, but a giant fireworks display following racing action! Unfortunately, events in Davenport and West Burlington, Iowa were a wash last weekend, but the action on the ¼-mile oval in Vinton, Iowa should please every open wheel fan! It is a rare...more

By Bill W (Vinton, IA) -- The Sprint Invaders will make their first appearance at the Benton County Speedway this Sunday, July 4. It’s going to be a huge event, as “A Celebration at the Bullring” will not only include the regular purse and $2,000 to win, but a giant fireworks display following racing action! Unfortunately, events in Davenport and West Burlington, Iowa were a wash last weekend, but the action on the ¼-mile oval in Vinton, Iowa should please every open wheel fan! It is a rare...more

(Bill W) Vinton, IA, July 4, 2021 – With a team put together in the offseason to tackle the Sprint Invaders schedule, Jonathan Cornell struck with a win Sunday night in the Sprint Invaders first ever appearance at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa. The team constructed by Marty Howard, Lee Nelson, Tony Moro and others had difficulties in the Sprint Invaders opener but topped a stacked field for a $2,000 payday. It was the multi-time ASCS Warrior champion’s first official win with...more

By Bill W (Vinton, IA) -- With a team put together in the offseason to tackle the Sprint Invaders schedule, Jonathan Cornell struck with a win Sunday night in the Sprint Invaders first ever appearance at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa. The team constructed by Marty Howard, Lee Nelson, Tony Moro and others had difficulties in the Sprint Invaders opener but topped a stacked field for a $2,000 payday. It was the multi-time ASCS Warrior champion’s first official win with the Sprint...more

It was a late add-on to the schedule for Eric Blumer and Parker Jones last week, when they got word of their INEX Legends class being on the card at Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA). The Sun Prairie and Blue Mounds, Wisconsin (respectively) pilots made the last minute decision to take the three-plus hour tow. Upon arrival, they were greeted by 17 other competitors, the vast majority with Iowa addresses, all with Iowa racing credentials. Jones made a mad march from his 9th place starting...more

Luke Verardi Captures First Ever Sprint Car Win in Vinton with Sprint Invaders! (Bill W) Davenport, IA, July 3, 2022 – Luke Verardi of Taylorville, Illinois picked up his first ever sprint car victory Sunday night on the Benton County Speedway bullring in Vinton, Iowa. The Sprint Invaders tally was worth $2,000 for the driver of the Verardi Bros. Racing #28. Verardi got the jump from the pole in the 25-lap main event. Devin Wignall, Paul Nienhiser and Chris Martin were in chase. Wignall...more

Cody Wehrle Wins Second Career Sprint Invaders Feature at the Benton County Speedway! (Bill W) Vinton, IA, July 2, 2023 – Cody Wehrle notched his second career Sprint Invaders feature, and first since a win at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa in 2018 Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa. The Burlington, Iowa native notched $2,000 for his drive aboard the Andy Huston Racing #40. Bret Tripplett looked good as the leader early in the 25-lap feature. It was a rough night...more