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Thompson Powers to Victory at Buena Vista Raceway to Open Iowa Speedweek

By Ben Deatherage ALTA, Iowa (Aug. 4, 2025) — Cody Thompson kicked off Iowa Speedweek in style, charging from 10th to win the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature on opening night of the Battle of the Beaver at Buena Vista Raceway. It was his sixth win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region and second trip to victory lane at Alta in 2025, joining last month’s Kyle Suter Memorial triumph. Minnesota’s Jesse Rogotzke led the opening 13 circuits before a caution reset the field. Wisconsin’s Cole Czarneski, defending 141 Speedway Modified and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car champion, took command on the restart and held off Rogotzke’s counterattack before another yellow slowed the action. That opened the door for Thompson, who challenged after the restart and took over the lead for good on lap 20, pulling away to seal the win. Czarneski outdueled 2019 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champ Ethan Dotson, driving the Jacob Snyder-owned No. 98, for second. Brands Charges Late to Claim First Stock Car Win of 2025 [Read More]

News

Ford Dominates Again at Marysville for Fourth Win of 2025

By Troy Hennig MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025) — For the second time this season at Marysville Raceway, Jimmy Ford turned in a flawless performance, leading all 20 laps to score an emotional Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature victory. Still racing with a heavy heart after the unexpected passing of his wife Tammy earlier this year, Ford honored her memory once again in victory lane. The win marked his fourth overall of the 2025 campaign and second at Marysville with two others coming in Nevada. Mark Garner charged into second late in the race but was unable to mount a serious challenge for the lead and settled for the runner-up spot. Trevor and Tommy Clymens completed the top four. With just one race remaining, Garner holds a slim six-point advantage in the championship standings heading into the final IMCA Northern SportMod event of the season on August 30. The event was broadcast on IMCA TV affiliate NorCal Speed. Catch every lap again with an IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. And don’t miss [Read More]

Modified

Paul Seizes Opportunity and Wins at Petaluma

By Ron Lingron PETALUMA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025) — A wild moment early in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Petaluma Speedway turned into a winning opportunity for a familiar local name. Jeff Browne took command from the drop of the green on the 3/8-mile adobe clay at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, but the lead wouldn’t last long. Brother Tyler Browne quickly reeled him in and challenged for the top spot by lap three. The sibling battle came to a dramatic conclusion when the two tangled while racing down the backstretch. The contact sent Tyler into a frightening series of flips, but thankfully both drivers emerged from the wreckage unhurt. That opened the door for multi-time track champion Michael Paul Jr., who inherited the lead and never looked back. The hometown hero cruised the rest of the way to earn his second feature win of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region — both triumphs coming at Petaluma. Chris Sieweke powered to a strong second-place finish, while 2021 track champion Michelle Byron completed [Read More]