IRMCA Mixer Driver Championship

FRI-SAT, JUL 24-25, 2026

2026 Mixer Driver Championship

Presented by IRMCA
 

The IRMCA Mixer Driver Championship [MDC] is the qualifying event for the annual NRMCA Mixer Driver Championship competition.

The IRMCA holds this yearly, qualifying event to build company and state spirit, as well as to recognize many of our IRMCA Members' key employees. We celebrate 18 years of MDC in IN this year!

The IRMCA MDC is a comprehensive mixer truck driver competition. With a 50-question written exam, a truck inspection assessment, and a 10-station Challenge Course, this is the Ready Mix Competition to experience!

Written Exam
FRI, JUL 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET

Speedway Indoor Karting Events*
FRI, JUL 24, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Inspection & Challenge Course
SAT, JUL 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Registration Fees*
$450 - Per Driver

* All MDC Driver Registrations also include the non-educational IRMCA Summer Meeting Events on FRI 07/24 & SAT, 07/25.

The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association will host the 2026 Annual Mixer Driver Championship on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE

All MDC Driver Registrations must be received by FRI, 07/10/2026.

The listed event fee pays for One (1) Driver Registration.

After submitting the MDC Application below, you'll be directed to a payment link to pay the MDC Driver Fee.

Driver Registration: 2026 MDC

Competition Schedule

 All times are in Eastern time zone.
 
7:30 AM - Event Registration
  8:00 AM - Driver Walk-through
  8:30 AM - Skills Competition Begins
 11:00 AM - Competition Results
11:15 PM - Trophy Presentation
11:30 PM - Team Clean-up
12:00 PM - Lunch at IMS Track

The top three trophies of the IRMCA Mixer Driver Competition displayed on the IRMCA blue tablecloth.

MDC Driver Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

  1. All driver applicants must be current employees of IRMCA Member Companies, in good standing.
  2. All applicants must hold a valid CDL (Class A or B) and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  3. No driver, regardless of credentials, is guaranteed eligibility in the IRMCA MDC.
  4. The winner of the IRMCA MDC will be entered into the NRMCA Mixer Driver Championship, as long as; the IRMCA MDC Winner's Company is also an NRMCA Member, in good standing.
  5. The final determination of the IRMCA MDC Representative for the NRMCA Championship will be determined by the IRMCA Mixer Driver Championship Task Force.

Registered Drivers/Company
The maximum number of competing drivers per company depends on number of company trucks.
    1  -   99  Trucks = Drivers/Company
100 - 149  Trucks = 3 Drivers/Company
150 - 199  Trucks = 4 Drivers/Company
200 - 249 Trucks = 5 Drivers/Company

Volunteer at MDC

The IRMCA Mixer Driver Championship is made possible through the support and involvement of dedicated industry volunteers. From event setup and registration to assisting with activities throughout the day, volunteers play an important role in creating a successful experience for drivers, attendees, sponsors, and families.

Whether you are an IRMCA Member, industry professional, student, or supporter of the concrete community, we welcome your involvement. Complete the form below to sign up and help support one of Indiana’s premier ready mixed concrete industry events.

MDC Volunteers Needed

Volunteers - MDC - 2024 - compressed

Congrats to the 2025 MDC Drivers

The results are in for the 2025 IRMCA Mixer Driver Championship! A huge congratulations to all the competitors and especially to the 2025 Champion: Jon Sheets of imi!

2025 Top 10 Drivers
  1. Jonathon Sheets – imi
  2. Justin LaPorte – Smith Ready Mix
  3. Josh Heffernan – imi
  4. Franky Pineda – Ozinga
  5. Chase Wilson – Shelby Materials
  6. Ron Elliott – imi
  7. Steve Sowders – Meuth Concrete
  8. Freddie Sowders – Meuth Concrete
  9. Robby Gerken – imi
  10. Ricardo Lopez – Smith Ready Mix
Seventeen competitors will challenge one another at the 2025 IRMCA Mixer Driver Competition on SAT, 07/19/2025!