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Britt “Christmas in July” Wins go to Mills, Shryock, Fett, Sidles By Chad Meyer It felt like Christmas morning in more ways than one at the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, IA Friday night. After nearly a month off due to the July 4th holiday and persistent weather challenges, clear skies and warm temperatures greeted race fans for “Santa’s Christmas Spectacular.” Jeremy Mills navigated lap traffic and a mid-race restart to capture the lead from Greg Elliott and win in the IMCA Modifieds....more

Shryock Scores Hobo Hustle $2000 Stock Car Main? By Chad Meyer Cloudy skies and early sprinkles did little to dampen the exciting action on Friday night at the Hancock County Speedway, with the IMCA Stock Cars competing for a $2000 top prize. Landus was the night’s title sponsor. Kelly Shryock captured the lead early in the IMCA Stock Car Shootout and motored out to a sizeable lead that he held throughout much of the event. While he was leading, the action throughout the rest of the field was...more

Mills, Jerovetz, Fett, Krug, Crimmins Victors at Britt! By: Chad Meyer Though the area was water-logged, the Hancock County Speedway roared to life Friday night with great racing action sponsored by Toot’s Trucking and Pritchard Family Auto Stores. In the Stars, Stripes and Siren special, four first time winners at the track in 2024 graced victory lane. Jeremy Mills used the top side of the track to score his first win at the speedway this season in the IMCA Modifieds. He fended off a couple...more

Shryock Doubles Down at Hancock County Speedway By Chad Meyer Kelly Shryock drove his way to the front twice Friday night in Britt during the “School’s Out for Summer” event, sponsored by Trulson Auto Parts & Service. In the IMCA Modifieds, Shryock started sixth and ran down early leader Todd Steinhart. Steinhart stayed close through the midpoint of the race until Shryock was able to pull away over the late stages. Jeremy Mills got around Steinhart at the end to finish second. Garrett Wilson...more

Britt’s SportMod Nationals is Anderson’s for Third Time! By Chad Meyer Eddyville, Iowa’s Logan Anderson has been to the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, IA exactly three times, each during the tracks annual Gold-Eagle Cooperative IMCA Northern SportMod Nationals. On Monday night he ran down leader Colby Fett in the closing laps to score his third SportMod Nationals victory in as many tries. Jared Boumeester led the first few circuits before Justin Klynsma and Jake Sachau took over first and...more

Cordes, Mackenthun, Fett, Nielsen & Schluetter Score Opening Wins at Britt! Chad's "May the Fourth Be With You" Racing Recap – by: Chad Meyer The Hancock County Speedway in Britt, IA, and new track manager Darin Toot lifted the lid on the 2024 racing season Friday night. After a soggy start to the week, sunny skies greeted drivers and fans on Britt’s Main Street for “Race Day on Main”, with the race night sponsored by Mr. K’s Bar and Grill. Off season efforts to improve the racing surface at...more

Pictured is the 2024 Track Registration Form. Drivers who plan on attending Hancock County Speedway weekly or even stopping in a few nights, please fill this out and mail it in to us. Or if you would prefer to register with us on line, head to MRP and click on the registration link. Also listed on our website is the Minor Release Form, W-9 Form and all class rules.

Hancock County Speedway Unveils 2024 Sanctioning Body and Classes Britt, Iowa - Hancock County Speedway, one of the Midwest's premier dirt track racing facilities, is proud to announce that it will be sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), a renowned governing body in grassroots dirt track racing. IMCA's commitment to fair competition and driver safety aligns perfectly with Hancock County Speedway's dedication to providing a top-notch racing experience for drivers...more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hancock County Speedway Welcomes New Manager, Marking an Exciting Era in Dirt Track Racing [Britt, Iowa, 2/9/2024] – Hancock County Speedway, one of the premier dirt racetracks with historic ties to America’s greatest racers past and present, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new manager, heralding a fresh chapter in the venue's storied history. Effective 2/7/2024, Darin Toot will assume the role of track manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion...more

This season will be headlined by The Midwest Championship Enduro 200, The Sport Mod Nationals, The John Landheer Dirt Crown Memorial, and a Fair Race. Along with the most anticipated events every year, The Night of 1,000 Stars and The Night of 10,000 Stars. We will also have weekly Friday night racing throughout the entire summer! All IMCA Nights will pay a MINIMUM of $600 to win IMCA Modifieds $500 to win IMCA Stock Cars $400 to win IMCA Sport Mods $400 to win IMCA Hobby Stocks $200 to win...more