By Jerry Mackey
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 24, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headlined the night at Maquoketa Speedway with a $1,000-to-win special that also served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational. Freeport, Illinois driver Jaden Fryer began the night by drawing pill number 100 out of 100, placing him deep in his heat race lineup. After a disappointing sixth-place finish in the heat, Fryer rolled off 11th for the 25-lap main event.
Using the extreme low groove to his advantage, Fryer steadily worked his way through the field and grabbed the lead from Spencer Diercks late in the race. He then held off a final-lap challenge from Diercks to secure his first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. In addition to the $1,000 payday, Fryer collected a $100 product certificate from Performance Bodies for being the hard charger and earned a spot on the eligibility list to try and qualify for the All-Star Invitational, to be held during the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s.
Adding to the unforgettable night, Fryer dropped to one knee in victory lane and proposed to his girlfriend, Kaelie Schnepp, following his post-race interview. She said yes, capping off a truly memorable evening for the couple. Spencer Diercks finished second with Shane Paris rounding out the podium.
Fryer’s unforgettable night at Maquoketa Speedway included a $1,000 payday, Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational eligibility—and a proposal in victory lane. (Photo by B.A. Photography)
Burk Holds Off Murty for First Stock Car Win of Season
The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars saw a stout field of 20 drivers take the green flag for their feature event. Richard Nelson led the early laps before eighth-starting Andrew Burk powered to the front. Burk went on to hold off one of the best in the business, Damon Murty, for his first victory of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Sheldon Oberle turned in another strong run and crossed the line third.
Andrew Burk poses with family and crew after winning the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event at Maquoketa. (Photo by B.A. Photography)
Kuntzelman Earns First-Ever SportMod Victory
A field of 25 Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods answered the call for their main event, which saw multiple drivers take turns leading the way. Rance Powell paced the early circuits before Ed Mills took over the point. But the night ultimately belonged to Corey Kuntzelman, who raced his way to his first career victory in the SportMod division. A regular at Maquoketa, Kuntzelman held off Mills for the win, with 10th-starting Jarrett Franzen completing the top three.
Corey Kuntzelman captured his career-first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway. (Photo by B.A. Photography)
Vohringer Finally Breaks Through in Hobby Stocks
In Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock action, Kile Vohringer shook off a tough start to the season with a long-overdue trip to victory lane. After multiple weeks of misfortune, Vohringer delivered a determined drive, fending off veteran Randy LaMar in a thrilling half-car-length finish to earn the win in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Daniel Wauters finished third after a solid performance.
Vohringer shares victory lane with his family after collecting a hard-fought Hobby Stock win at Maquoketa Speedway. (Photo by B.A. Photography)
The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Done Right TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. And don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone Docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.
