2/5/2026
Batesville Motor Speedway
CHAMPIONS HONORED AT BATESVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY AWARDS BANQUET
Batesville Motor Speedway honors Champions and Drivers at Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 31st, 2026!
Congratulations to all of the 2025 Champions that received awards at the Batesville Motor Speedway Awards Banquet on Saturday night at Colton's Steak House in Batesville. We had a FULL house of racers and fans. Hats off to Debbie and her staff at Colton's for their outstanding service.
The top three drivers in each of the seven divisions took home trophies and awards for their efforts this past season and acquired the most points to claim these positions.
Winner of the Championship for the 2025 IMCA Modified was local driver, Brandon Smith, aka the Floral Freight Train!!
Joe Payne, from Concord, was the named the 2025 IMCA Stock Car Champion for Batesville Motor Speedway.
Slade Hartwick, Quitman, AR, was the Champion in the MidWest Modified division.
Young Gun driver, Gracie Surrett from Little Rock, claimed the Championship in the 2025 Young Gun class.
Destiny Brooks of Batesville was the 2025 Hobby Stock Champion at Batesville Motor Speedway.
In the Arkansas Factory Stock class William Lawrence of Ida, Arkansas was winner of the 2025 Championship trophy.
Larry Jackson (Judsonia, AR), claimed the Championship in Cruisers Division and was also recognized for being the oldest to ever win a Championship at Batesville Motor Speedway ..and that's not all...he will be racing here again this season! Congrats to Larry...you are never too old to race... and to win!!
The 2026 Race Season will kick off on March 14, 2026 with an ENDURO RACE.
On March 27-28, the ARKANSAS IMCA SPRING NATIONALS will see the best of the best in IMCA MODIFIEDS and IMCA STOCK CARS.
For a full schedule of events, go to www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com or to our Facebook page at Batesville Motor Speedway.
Photos courtesy of Kala Siler!!
Submitted By: Connie Starr
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