Sports
Sprint Invaders headline this Sunday at Benton County Speedway
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 Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts.
Mix of new, repeat winners highlight action at Benton County Speedway
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.
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Welcomes Nate Hansen as Head Boys Wrestling Coach

Racing resumes this Sunday at Benton County Speedway
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.
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Welcomes Patrick Horst as New Cross Country Coach

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Welcomes AJ Wygle as New Boys Basketball Coach

Motorsports fun for everyone at this week’s Benton County Fair
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.
Mallicoat motors to IMCA Modified checkers at Benton County Speedway
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.
Speedway Illustrated, Croell Inc. Night this Sunday at Benton County Speedway
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.
1st Annual Cooper DeJean Youth Football Camp, June 30th
