ARDMORE, Okla. (May 21, 2025) — A loaded field of 55 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds checked in at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, kicking off the 2025 IMCA All Star Shootout in impressive fashion. When the dust settled, it was Otis, Kansas’ Tanner Black who stood atop the leaderboard. Black made quick work of his second row starting spot and surged to the front, never relinquishing the lead once he was out in front. It marked Black’s first win of the season overall and in the GRT Race Cars South Central Region.
Texas standout Chris Morris, who led the first 13 circuits, gave chase but came up just short in second, while Matthew Day rounded out the podium with a solid third-place effort.
The race also served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, to be held later this summer at the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. With the triumph, Black is now eligible to try and qualify for the All-Star Invite in September.
Berry Bags Stock Car Score
Brett Berry added another victory to his growing résumé with a commanding run in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. Starting fourth, the Hays, Kansas driver quickly carved his way to the lead and maintained control through 20 uninterrupted laps to score his first IMCA All-Star Shootout win of the week. It marked his second Stock Car win of the season—and first in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region—after picking up a triumph at WaKeeney Speedway the previous Friday in his home state.
Shelby Williams charged from 12th to second, earning hard charger honors and nearly reeling in Berry at the end. Multi-division competitor William Gould crossed the line third.
The race also served as a qualifier for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational, to be held later this summer at the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. With the win, Berry is now eligible to try and qualify for the All-Star Invitational.
Brett Berry adds another trophy to his collection after scoring his first All Star Shootout win of the week in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Southern Oklahoma Speedway. (Photo by Southern Sass Photography)
Landers Dominates Southern SportMod Opener
Josh Landers wasted no time showing his speed in the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod division. The Tom Bean, Texas native charged from fourth to the front and controlled the 20-lap feature to earn the Shootout’s opening night victory in dominant fashion.
Tommy Davis Jr. settled for second, while Jerrett Bransom held strong in third.
Josh Landers picked up a big win in the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod A Feature at Southern Oklahoma Speedway’s All Star Shootout opener. (Photo by Southern Sass Photography)
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