By Sheldon Wickwar
COLBY, Kan. (May 9, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks produced a thrilling finish at Thomas County Speedway as Zach Olmstead made a dramatic last-lap pass to edge his brother Morgan Olmstead for the victory. Levi Jones led the early laps before the Olmstead brothers and Dylan Bell surged forward.
Zach completed the winning move out of turn four, nipping Morgan at the line for his sixth win of the season in nine attempts in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Dylan Bell crossed the stripe in third after charging up eight positions.
Burkhart Celebrates First Win as a “Grandpa” in Stock Cars
“Gentle Giant” Troy Burkhart secured an emotional win in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars feature at Colby, his first victory as a new grandfather. Burkhart, who previously scored wins in Hays and WaKeeney, overtook early leader Keith Stegman and fended off strong challenges from Quinton Yutterman and his son, Tathan Burkhart, in a 20-lap battle.
The victory was Troy Burkhart’s third in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Yutterman climbed six spots to claim second, while Tathan Burkhart finished third after a solid run.
Troy Burkhart stands proudly in victory lane after capturing his first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature win as a new grandfather at Thomas County Speedway. (Photo by Photos By Red)
Belec Shines in Modifieds for First Win of 2025
Eddie Belec stormed through the field from row four to grab his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win of the season at Thomas County Speedway and in the Jet Racing Central Region. Belec quickly worked his way forward, passing John Fabrizius and Lloyd Stover before holding off a hard-charging Dylan Sherfick.
Sherfick rallied to second, gaining seven spots in a strong run, while Clay Money also moved up seven positions to claim third.
Eddie Belec shines in victory lane after charging from row four to claim his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win of 2025 in the Jet Racing Central Region. (Photo by Photos By Red)
Barnhart Stays Unbeaten in SportMods
Josh Barnhart remained perfect in Colby after securing his second straight Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win. Barnhart battled through multiple restarts and challenges from Adam Weber and Blaine Walt before taking the checkers.
Weber finished second, holding off a surging Brianna Maughlin.
Josh Barnhart remains unbeaten in Colby, celebrating his second consecutive Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win at Thomas County Speedway. (Photo by Photos By Red)
Porter Goes Back-to-Back in Sport Compacts
Gage Porter picked up his second straight Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact win at Thomas County Speedway after a fierce battle with Brock Leibhart. The two drivers traded the lead throughout the 12-lap main, with Porter holding strong to score the victory.
Leibhart, who gained one position in a solid run, settled for second, while Kyle Mortensen rounded out the podium after moving up two spots.
Gage Porter parks it in victory lane after holding off a fierce challenge to score his second straight Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact win at Thomas County Speedway. (Photo by Photos By Red)
