By Ben Deatherage
VINTON, Iowa (May 22, 2025) — The best of the West will once again converge in the Pacific Northwest as the 2025 edition of IMCA Wild West Speedweek returns for a thrilling stretch of racing from June 14 through June 21, featuring seven races at six tracks over eight nights, all within the borders of Oregon for the first time in several years.
The tour opens Saturday, June 14 at Southern Oregon Speedway, then heads northwest to Coos Bay Speedway for a two-night stay on June 15 and 16. The action continues Tuesday, June 17 at the Douglas County Dirt Track, followed by a midweek break on Wednesday, June 18, for a Pit Party at Cottage Grove Speedway.
The engines fire back up on Thursday, June 19, at Cottage Grove, then roll into Willamette Speedway on Friday, June 20, before the grand finale at Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday, June 21.
This year’s tour features Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Speedweek has been sanctioned by IMCA since 2013 and continues to grow, welcoming racers from across the country to compete on some of Oregon’s most competitive ovals—from tight 1/4-mile bullrings to the wide, sweeping 3/8-mile clay tracks.
Modifieds will once again run a passing points system, with heat race winners locked into the redraw and $1,000 to win each night. Stock Cars and SportMods will utilize a draw/redraw format, racing for at least $400 to win nightly.
The final stretch of the tour ramps up the rewards. SportMods will close out their week during the T.R. Points Trucking SportMod Clash at Sunset Speedway Park, racing for a $2,000 top prize. Stock Cars will battle for $2,500 to win at both Willamette and Sunset, with the Sunset show serving as a qualifier for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational.
“I’m excited to see who we get this year as this thing keeps getting bigger,” said a tour director, Jeremy Means. “It’s been amazing to welcome more teams from outside our region to our wonderful facilities, stretching from north to south. Last year, we had drivers from Oregon, Washington, California, and Texas in victory lane. It’s a testament to how competitive and welcoming this series has become.”
For traveling teams, logistics have also improved. “From night one to the final race, the total travel distance is under 450 miles. That should really help reduce fuel costs and make the tour more accessible for teams coming in from out of town.”
The Wild West Speedweek remains a summer highlight for IMCA competitors and fans alike, with unforgettable side-by-side racing, scenic Oregon backdrops, and an atmosphere that brings together grassroots racers and national contenders.
News, updates, and upcoming point fund announcements will be available on the IMCA Wild West Speedweek Facebook page. Don’t miss your chance to witness a week of high-octane action as the best from the West take on Oregon’s toughest tracks.
Every night of racing during Wild West Speedweek will be broadcast live on IMCA.TV, giving fans at home the chance to follow all the action from flag to flag.
