Monday, November 9, 2026

Joshua Monson Leaves No Doubt On The Way To His First All Iowa Points Hobby Stock Crown

While two of our three Winged Sprint Car divisions had runaways this year, only one of our remaining six classes did not come down to the final weeks and that was in the Hobby Stock division where twenty-year-old Joshua Monson cruised to his first All Iowa Points title. Rolling up twenty-four feature wins in forty-eight top five finishes, Joshua was just two point shy of cracking the 200 mark and ends the year with a sixty-six point advantage over runner-up Brandon Neilsen, the driver that he finished one spot behind here in 2025. Monson's dominant season also netted him the USRA National title in his division. 



The defending AIP champion Neilsen had nine wins in thirty-six top five outings while the next generation of the racing Smith family out of Lake City, Will Smith finished third with sixteen wins in thirty-five top fives. Parker Anderson improved on his ninth place finish in 2025 to take fourth and last year's Newcomer of the Year Carson Butt finished fifth.

Braden Gifford had a solid season in sixth while a pair of former champions, Dustin Gulbrandson and Dustin Griffiths finished seventh and eighth. Early season pace setter Tom Killen Jr. finished in ninth with Jeremy Wegner closing out the top ten.

The 2026 Newcomer of the Year is Nathan DeRagon who left him home in Arizona to come and race his Hobby Stock in Iowa through the heart of the season and he would pick up three feature wins on his way to 47th in the standings below.

Our summary of the Four Cylinders, up next, will close out the 2026 All Iowa Points season and will will update the Cumulative Point Standings from 2000 through 2026 as we get closer to Christmas. Stay in touch with the Back Stretch!

Hobby Stock All Iowa Points Champions

2026 Joshua Monson, Clear Lake
2025 Brandon Nielsen, Spencer
2024 Mike Smith, Lake City
2023 Mike Smith, Lake City
2022 Randy Lamar, Buffalo
2021 Kaden Reynolds, Cedar Rapids
2020 Dustin Gulbrandson, Sioux Falls SD
2019 Eric Stanton, Carlisle
2018 Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2017 Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2016 Cody Neilsen, Spencer
2015 Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2014 Dustin Griffiths, Ottumwa
2013 (tie) Devin Smith, Lake City and Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2012 Devin Smith, Lake City
2011 Devin Smith, Lake City
2010 Devin Smith, Lake City
2009 Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2008 Shannon Anderson, Atlantic
2007 Luke Wanninger, Jefferson
2006 Donavon Smith, Lake City
2005 Dustin Smith, Lake City
2004 Donavon Smith, Lake City
2003 Dustin Smith, Lake City
2002 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2001 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
2000 Randy Embrey, Granger
1999 Kris Walker, Oskaloosa
1998 Don Sanders, Ottumwa
1997 Donnie Bown, Marshalltown
1996 Rodney Bliesener, Burlington
1995 John Schulz, West Burlington
1994 Tom Sexton, Riverside
1993 Larry Embrey, Granger
1992 Bryan Nevins, Des Moines
1991 Jerry Luloff, Rowley
1990 Larry Embrey, Granger
1989 Bryan Nevins, Des Moines
1988 Bryan Nevins, Des Moines
1987 Bryan Nevins, Des Moines
1986 Robert Christen, Cedar Rapids




All Iowa Points
Hobby Stock Final 2026
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Joshua Monson Clear Lake 198
2 . Brandon Nielsen Spencer 132
3 . Will Smith Lake City 123
4 . Parker Anderson Welcome MN 118
5 . Carson Butt Preston 108
6 . Braden Gifford Boone 105
7 . Dustin Gulbrandson Hartford SD 104
8 . Dustin Griffiths Ottumwa 101
9 . Tom Killen Jr. Des Moines 94
10 . Jeremy Wegner Greattinger 93
11 . Karter Miles Bernard 91
12 . Eric Knutson Slater 88
13 . Gavin Bartel Kasson MN 87
14 . Randy Lamar Buffalo 85
15 . Cody Malasek Emerson NE 77
16 . Keaton Gorden Ottumwa 76
17 . Landon Krohn Rowena SD 76
18 . Briar Kriegel Brooklyn 66
19 . Tyler Schlumbohm Sioux Falls SD 65
20 . Corey VanDerwilt Lynnville 64
21 . Jacob Monson Clear Lake 63
22 . Kalyb Brunssen LeMars 61
23 . Jason Newkirk Austin MN 60
24 . Nick Brady Sioux Falls SD 60
25 . Blaise Watters Mineral Point WI 59
26 . Neil Pella Adams NE 59
27 . Leah Wroten Independence 58
28 . Tucker Richardson Morning Sun 56
29 . Brayden Wood Sigourney 55
30 . Dalton Weepie Dunkerton 55
31 . Scott Spilde Ridgeway 55
32 . Joren Fisher Garrison 54
33 . Caden Helle Garnavillo 53
34 . Joshua Ludeking Decorah 53
35 . Luke Schluetter New Hampton 53
36 . Brett Vanous Quasqueton 52
37 . Evan Schettler Adrian MN 52
38 . Kyler Hefty Potosi WI 51
39 . Travis Fenton Des Moines 50
40 . Matt Bennett Shullsburg WI 49
41 . Jordan Patz Hampton IL 48
42 . Daryl Moss West Union 47
43 . Steven Taylor Sioux City 47
44 . Garrett Croy Indianola 46
45 . Jeff Fink Denison 46
46 . Zach Ankrum Sioux City 46
47 . Nathan DeRagon Peoria AZ 44
48 . Corbin White Sioux Rapids 43
49 . Jade Lange Humboldt 43
50 . Jason Sherman Marengo 43
51 . Justin Frederick Cleghorn 41
52 . Scott Dobel Manly 41
53 . Bryce Sommerfeld Fort Dodge 40
54 . Eric Stanton Carlisle 40
55 . Hayden Sherman Cedar Rapids 40
56 . Steve Larson Decorah 40
57 . Adam Hensel Atlantic 39
58 . Zach McNeese Independence 39
59 . Wyatt Johnson Cherokee 38
60 . Joey Young Indianola 37
61 . Brycen Wilson South Wayne WI 34
62 . Colby Christensen Audubon 34
63 . Daniel Wauters Tipton 34
64 . Jaice Tuttle Vinton 34
65 . Rick Schriner Rock Island IL 34
66 . Terry Quam Cresco 34
67 . Chance Hillman Waukon 33
68 . Kael Koch Marshalltown 33
69 . Kyle Jared Troy Mills 33
70 . Wayne Gifford Boone 33
71 . Ryan Crooks Ionia 32
72 . Seth Butler Glidden 32
73 . Alex Yoerger Pleasant Hill 30
74 . Brett Timmerman Wapello 30
75 . Chris Krug Emmetsburg 30
76 . Junior Boyer Calmar 30
77 . Josef Zahn Brandon SD 29
78 . Mark Schuring Otley 29
79 . Zach Hemmingsen Walnut 29
80 . Dan Markham Murray NE 28
81 . Kale Hemsley Sigourney 28
82 . Kile Vohringer Maquoketa 28
83 . Scott Siems Cedar Rapids 28
84 . Solomon Bennett Perry 28
85 . Zachary Bierman Adrian MN 28
86 . Austin Jahnz Lewisville MN 27
87 . Cory Probst Worthington MN 27
88 . Drew Barglof Sioux Rapids 27
89 . Garrett Porter Libertyville 27
90 . Jaeden Strandberg Worthington MN 27
91 . Jason Kohl Missouri Valley 27
92 . Kolby Goepel Britt 27
93 . Dylan Nelson Adel 26
94 . Jonathon Hynes Winnebago MN 26
95 . Trenton Dowty Fremont NE 26
96 . Anthony Davis Essex 25
97 . Brad Graham Brooklyn 25
98 . Zac Smith Manly 25
99 . Joe Wollenhaupt Neola 24
100 . Lincoln Miller Fort Dodge 24
101 . Riley Crimmins Fort Dodge 24
102 . Rylan Curtin Cresco 24
103 . Tyler Crimmins Fort Dodge 23
104 . Gage Neese Harlan 22
105 . Jacob Reiter Des Moines 22
106 . Peyton Stephens Bussey 22
107 . Spenscer Hopwood Des Moines 22
108 . Eric Chab Dewitt NE 21
109 . Jared Miles Bernard 21
110 . Oliver Monson Thornton 21
111 . Tasker Timmerman Wapello 21
112 . Tyler Ramsey Papillion NE 21
113 . Alec Stapleton Denison 20
114 . Andrew Burg Adel 20
115 . Heath Anderson Treynor 20
116 . Jeff Lyon Duncombe 20
117 . Kurtis Bonneson Aurelia 20
118 . Kyler Burmeister West Branch 20
119 . Leroy Kline Brooklyn 20
120 . Quinton Miller Independence 20
121 . Reegan Merkes Farley 20
122 . Brandon Schaer Clear Lake 19
123 . Bryant Johnson Graettinger 19
124 . Derrick Rohe Audubon 19
125 . Doug Wickman Algona 19
126 . Kolby Sabin Des Moines 19
127 . Max Jones Waterville 19
128 . Nathan Ballard Marengo 19
129 . Travis Dann Hartford SD 19
130 . Billy Stanford Wapello 18
131 . Craig Brown Eldon 18
132 . Dan Hanselman Algona 18
133 . Dillon Richards Beatrice NE 18
134 . Brett Maasdam Sully 17
135 . Jim Tull Redding 17
136 . Justin Wacha Vinton 17
137 . Shane Butler Glidden 17
138 . Bentley Long Norwalk 16
139 . Brad Stephens Bussey 16
140 . Braelynn Long Norwalk 16
141 . Jeremy Dooley Promise City 16
142 . Keith Burg Adel 16
143 . Logan Fitzpatrick Worthing SD 16
144 . Luke Phillips Wapello 16
145 . Colin Hein Columbus NE 15
146 . Darin DeZwarte Knoxville 15
147 . Josh Sidles Emmetsburg 15
148 . Landon Bennett Shullsburg WI 15
149 . Matt McDonald Scranton 15
150 . Tom Myers Glenwood 15
151 . Aaron Kleppe Cedar Rapids 14
152 . Clayton Kilsaris Earlham 14
153 . Lukas Short Maquoketa 14
154 . Tanner Green Hampton 14
155 . Daniel Davis Lenox 13
156 . Dylan Hill Des Moines 13
157 . Ethan Dirks Belmond 13
158 . Jason Tetzlaff Council Bluffs 13
159 . Jimmy Doescher Hollandale WI 13
160 . John Briggs Cherokee 13
161 . Kris Walker Oskaloosa 13
162 . Phil Castellano Norwalk 13
163 . Richard Nelson Farley 13
164 . Tyler Gray Clarinda 13
165 . Bennett Johnson Red Oak 12
166 . Brandan Long Norwalk 12
167 . Brayden Hurley Grand Island NE 12
168 . Chris Peterson Aledo IL 12
169 . Clayton Cerka Cedar Rapids 12
170 . Cody Werner Clearfield 12
171 . Dakota Koenig Cochrane WI 12
172 . David Miller Sioux City 12
173 . James Burns Algona 12
174 . Jaxon Daniels Charles City 12
175 . Jay DeVries Spencer 12
176 . Josh Starr Tipton 12
177 . Rick VanDusseldorp Oskaloosa 12
178 . Tyson Overton Carlisle 12
179 . Dane Curtin Cresco 11
180 . Lucas Smith Iowa Falls 11
181 . Macon Robinson Boone 11
182 . Steve Wickman Emmetsburg 11
183 . Tracy Halouska Worthing SD 11
184 . Zach Cleghorn Des Moines 11
185 . Arthur Schott Clermont 10
186 . Chase Overgaard Luverne MN 10
187 . Craig Fowler Ledyard 10
188 . Devin Borchert Verona WI 10
189 . Jared Miller West Branch 10
190 . Joel Magee Palm Beach Gardens FL 10
191 . Lee Bailey Marengo 10
192 . Aaron Rudolph Scranton 9
193 . Carson James Winthrop 9
194 . Carter Davis Hinton 9
195 . Dan Honderd New Sharon 9
196 . David Carter Fremont NE 9
197 . Dustin Leger Sioux Falls SD 9
198 . Jason Bradley Sioux Falls SD 9
199 . Jeremiah Wilson Waterloo 9
200 . John Cain Homer NE 9
201 . Josh Froseth Brandon SD 9
202 . Justin Ahrenholtz Irwin 9
203 . Marshall VandeVegte Manchester 9
204 . Matt Rezac Tabor SD 9
205 . Max Pogeler Cherokee 9
206 . Michael Wade Dorchester NE 9
207 . Nick Schilling Sanborn 9
208 . Preston McDonald Keota 9
209 . Travis Fink Dow City 9
210 . Travis Landauer Albion NE 9
211 . Tristan Grape Bellwood NE 9
212 . Zach Gimpel Aurora NE 9
213 . Blake Schneekloth Alvord 8
214 . Eric Gaul Luverne MN 8
215 . Jacob Sytsma Tracy 8
216 . Ryan Roschewski Beatrice NE 8
217 . Seth Maier New Albin 8
218 . Tim Sidles Emmetsburg 8
219 . Zack Smidt Mason City 8
220 . Anthony Bruhn Creston NE 7
221 . B.J. Dahl Calmar 7
222 . Bill Christiansen Garretson SD 7
223 . Joe Grubbs Saint Charles 7
224 . Josh Bradley Harrisburg SD 7
225 . Justin Stander Shellsburg 7
226 . Landon Lyon Duncombe 7
227 . Michael Harris Garrison 7
228 . Nathan Mumm Harlan 7
229 . Nick Shannon Council Bluffs 7
230 . Russell Kilsaris Earlham 7
231 . Ryan Goergen Stacyville 7
232 . Ryler Zeigmann Odeboldt 7
233 . Scott Wetter Platteville WI 7
234 . Shawn Pappas New Windsor IL 7
235 . Sheldon Hunter Wyoming 7
236 . Tanner Jones Boone 7
237 . Zach Olmstead Overton NE 7
238 . Andy Krohnberg Walters MN 6
239 . Austin Hietbrink Brewster MN 6
240 . Austin Stalder Washington 6
241 . Ben Newhouse State Center 6
242 . Brandon Fisher Lincoln NE 6
243 . Brian Buboltz Avoca 6
244 . Carter Koop Rockwell 6
245 . Derrick Barglof Sioux Rapids 6
246 . Dillon Thompson Hastings NE 6
247 . Drew Nickell Blairstown 6
248 . Dylan Kuhl Shullsburg WI 6
249 . Jordan Uehling Norfolk NE 6
250 . Michael Ure Guthrie Center 6
251 . T.J. Harms Darlington WI 6
252 . Tony Fetterman Elk Point SD 6
253 . Willy Ransom Irwin 6
254 . Ben Schneiders Sioux City 5
255 . Brad Burhenne Council Bluffs 5
256 . Brandon White Cascade 5
257 . Brayson Siegle Pueblo CO 5
258 . Brody Adams Winnebago MN 5
259 . Buddy Haidsiak Bedford 5
260 . Cayden Merten Hollandale MN 5
261 . David Gilliland Fort Dodge 5
262 . Devin Holthaus Cresco 5
263 . Dylan Said Maquoketa 5
264 . Eric Gillette Slayton MN 5
265 . Jake Blau Latimer 5
266 . Jamie Coady Colfax 5
267 . Jason Fusselman Avoca 5
268 . Jason Goans Kirkman 5
269 . Jerid Lund Orient 5
270 . Jerry Glass Des Moines 5
271 . John Ross Rushmore MN 5
272 . Kam Goosmann Lawton 5
273 . Kris Chadwick Harlan 5
274 . Matt Breeden Indianola 5
275 . Parker Vollbrecht Stanton NE 5
276 . Ryan Vicker Creston 5
277 . Seth Janssen Ogden 5
278 . Steve Churchill Creston 5
279 . Tanner Dowty Fremont NE 5
280 . Tim Hovey Cresco 5
281 . Wade Gilliland Callender 5
282 . Wyatt Steenhoven George 5
283 . Austin Hickman Larchwood 4
284 . Brad Jones New Ulm MN 4
285 . Brett Hahlen Dubuque 4
286 . Brian Taylor Sioux Falls SD 4
287 . Colton Schaaf Ankeny 4
288 . Dale Sherman 4
289 . Jamie Hixson Cambridge IL 4
290 . Josh Bailey Marengo 4
291 . Josh Moorman Boone 4
292 . Josh Most Red Oak 4
293 . Josh Vancannon Ogden 4
294 . Kodey Miles Bernard 4
295 . Konner Mikesell Scandia KS 4
296 . Masen Rash Shelbina MO 4
297 . Mitchell McNeill Jamaica 4
298 . Paul Dagel Sanborn 4
299 . Roger Krebs Clements MN 4
300 . Ryan Fajman Albion NE 4
301 . Ryan Havel Lone Tree 4
302 . Steven Shady Maquoketa 4
303 . Tristan Wenig Burlington 4
304 . Tucker Tepoel Villisca 4
305 . Adam Speicher Fredericksburg 3
306 . Aron Fye Alden 3
307 . August Bach Milton 3
308 . Brady Krohnberg Walters MN 3
309 . Chad Volk Lake Crystal MN 3
310 . Chuck Madden Jr. Avoca 3
311 . Cody Pontious Sac City 3
312 . Dalton Young Albion NE 3
313 . Dan Wenig West Burlington 3
314 . David Bennett Shullsburg WI 3
315 . Dylan Fitzpatrick Estherville 3
316 . Eric Glass Memphis MO 3
317 . Hunter Wergin Milford NE 3
318 . Jake Waters Cumberland 3
319 . Jason Wilkinson Neligh NE 3
320 . Jevon Robbins Leadmine WI 3
321 . Jordan Miles Bernard 3
322 . Kyle Gannon Lincoln NE 3
323 . Lane Vohringer Maquoketa 3
324 . Mark Neis Benton WI 3
325 . Micah Lavrenz Burt 3
326 . Michael Johnson Jr. Van Meter 3
327 . Mike Hanson 3
328 . Payton Harazin Sioux Falls SD 3
329 . Spencer Roggentien Amana 3
330 . Spencer Sprock George 3
331 . Tayte Harazin Redwood Falls MN 3
332 . Trent Weber Sioux Falls SD 3
333 . Tyler Kerkhoff Morgan MN 3
334 . Tyler Phelps Beatrice NE 3
335 . Andy Bearer Darlington WI 2
336 . Andy Smith Pleasant Hill 2
337 . Braxton Franks Cedar Rapids 2
338 . Brian Wiseman Davenport 2
339 . Carter Weston Red Oak 2
340 . Caydin Gordon Sioux City 2
341 . Charles Belew Adel 2
342 . Chris Stewart New Market 2
343 . Christian Jordan Lowden 2
344 . Cody Sybesma Sanborn 2
345 . Craig Brotherton Wall Lake 2
346 . Dakota Tuttle Victor 2
347 . Donavon Nunnikhoven Sully 2
348 . Hunter Davis New Sharon 2
349 . Jace Hanson Klemme 2
350 . Jack Maas Faribault MN 2
351 . Jack Paulson Morristown MN 2
352 . Jacob Floyd Cedar Rapids 2
353 . Jake Wenig Burlington 2
354 . James Doiel Wilber NE 2
355 . Jason Hansen Glenwood 2
356 . Jason Schutterle Letts 2
357 . Jay Sidles Emmetsburg 2
358 . Joe Gordon Sioux City 2
359 . John Norton Davenport 2
360 . John Richardson Wapello 2
361 . Justin Regnerus Middleburg 2
362 . Kenny Roberts Lincoln NE 2
363 . Kolton Stuckey Fulton SD 2
364 . Lee Kracht Scribner NE 2
365 . Levi Paris Fruitland 2
366 . Mac Shoemaker Maiden Rock WI 2
367 . Matt Rotschafer Denton NE 2
368 . Matthew Crane Mechanicsville 2
369 . Ray Hill Marshalltown 2
370 . Travis Krause Buffalo City WI 2
371 . Troy Dowty Fremont NE 2
372 . Zach Bales Merrill 2
373 . Andy Scheuermann Carroll 1
374 . Anthony Nelson Plainview NE 1
375 . Blake McCann Adair 1
376 . Brandon Willemsen Grimes 1
377 . Brayden Beauregard Alburnett 1
378 . Brent Peterson Des Moines 1
379 . Brian Ashburn Callender 1
380 . Cameron Jurrens Rock Rapids 1
381 . Chad Rickett Jr. Marshalltown 1
382 . Dan Strandberg Worthington MN 1
383 . David Weeda Mount Ayr 1
384 . Derryck Kingery Monroe 1
385 . Dilyn Lewis Cedar Rapids 1
386 . Dominic Bates Davenport 1
387 . Erick Knutsen Cedar Rapids 1
388 . Gavin Castellano Des Moines 1
389 . Grant Haugland Wesley 1
390 . Greg Lammers Owatonna MN 1
391 . Jake Kaiser Ladora 1
392 . Josh Fredricksen Des Moines 1
393 . Justin Haberer Hartford SD 1
394 . Nathan Asche Armstrong 1
395 . Nick Jensen Hickman NE 1
396 . Nick Ronnebaum Onaga KS 1
397 . Nolan Wiersma Sioux Falls SD 1
398 . Raymond Cornelius Lake View 1
399 . Richard Palkah Jr. Des Moines 1
400 . Roger Haupt Webster City 1
401 . Ryan Happel Holmen WI 1
402 . Zac Olson Marshalltown 1
403 . Zach Frye Sioux City 1



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