June 5, 2025

Rasmussen Rules Antioch for Third RaceSaver Win of 2025

SP Kyle Rasmussen VL PB Katrina Kniss Photography — Kyle Rasmussen #38 won the first ever California RaceSaver Sprint Car visit to Antioch Speedway (Photo by Katrina Kniss Photography)

By Candice Martin

ANTIOCH, Calif. (May 31, 2025) — Kyle Rasmussen of Clovis won the 25 lap California RaceSaver Sprint Series main event. The two-time State champion turned in a rather dominant performance in collecting his third win of the season.

Rasmussen led from the outset ahead of reigning California State champion Phil Heynen and current point leader Davey Pombo Jr. Following a lap five yellow flag for Rino Feliciano, Rasmussen resumed command. Pombo slipped past Heynen for second at that point, but Rasmussen started pulling away again. The race had one more slowdown, but that did not deter Rasmussen as he scored an impressive victory ahead of Davey Pombo Jr. and Heynen.

Foulger repeats Antioch sweep

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (June 24, 2023) – Troy Foulger duplicated his Antioch Speedway achievement from three weeks ago, winning IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Modified main events. The Stock Car checkers were the seventh of the season and fifth locally for Foulger. Jason Robles set the early pace before Foulger made an inside pass on the back stretch on lap four to take over. Foulger begin to pull away from the pack from that point for the impressive win. Robles settled for second ahead of Jeff Bentancourt, Scott Foster and Dave Hill. Later, Foulger returned and won his second local 20-lap Modified main Event. He jumped into the lead by the time the opening lap was completed. Nick DeCarlo was an early second, but a low pass on the eighth lap enabled Andrew Pearce to move ahead. Following a lap 10 yellow, the battle raged for the lead. Foulger maintained the lead when the green flag waved with Pearce in close pursuit. As they worked the 16th lap down the back stretch, there [Read More]

Rasmussen Rallies to Second Straight California RaceSaver Win

By Ben Deatherage BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Apr. 12, 2025) — The California RaceSaver Sprint Series delivered a thriller Saturday night, where Clovis chauffeur Kyle Rasmussen charged from sixth to win the 25-lap RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway. Rasmussen made his move into second just before Pombo hit lapped traffic. With the field bunching up ahead of the leader, Rasmussen seized his opportunity—sliding under Pombo to take command entering turn one on lap 16. From there, Rasmussen never looked back. He powered away from the pack to secure his second straight win with the California RaceSaver Series in as many events. Pombo held on for second, with Phil Heynan completing the podium in third. The event was streamed live on IMCA TV affiliate Track Vision TV powered by Low Budget TV. The full replay is now available to subscribers through the IMCA TV Replay Subscription for just $24.99. Already subscribed? Don’t miss the upcoming premiere of the second season of the Boone Docuseries, coming soon to the IMCA TV [Read More]

County fair checkers are IMCA first for Connelly

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (May 18, 2024) – Antioch Speedway fans were treated to two nights of racing during the annual Contra Costa County Fair with Saturday offered a trio of exciting IMCA sanctioned races. This included the first win for Dylan Connelly in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod main event, Kellen Chadwick in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Travis Dutra in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Connelly had come close on multiple occasions during the previous two IMCA SportMod seasons. On Saturday, he refused to let any of the yellow flag situations cost him a well-earned win. Connelly took the lead from Kelly Campanile with a turn four pass on the second lap. Jason Ryan Jr. quickly settled into second. Fred Ryland settled into third on the fourth lap but he spun for a lap six yellow flag. Connelly continued to set the pace ahead of Ryan on the restart, and a yellow flag waved for Joseph Pato on lap 16. Connelly kept his poise on the restart and surged ahead [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Priddy Awarded Hobby Stock Victory at Dodge City

By Sheldon Wickwar DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 31, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Dodge City Raceway Park delivered plenty of action and late-race twists. Cole Schulte took the early lead despite being jostled around in tight packs, and eventually Austin Rich worked his way to the front and led to the checkered flag. However, Rich was disqualified in post-race technical inspection, and Dion Priddy was officially awarded the win — his first of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. The Lindsborg racer, Priddy, made a strong drive through the field, gaining eight positions to cap off a stellar night. Brendan Rich claimed second after advancing six spots, and Schulte crossed the line third. Kirchoff Bests Maughlin in SportMod Thriller The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event was packed with action from the start. Dustin Lampe showed the way early before a multi-car incident brought out a red flag and ended the night for several drivers. Among them was Jack Kirchoff, who made heavy contact with the outside wall [Read More]

News

Eisenschenk Dominates Sprint Car Feature at Buffalo River

By Ben Deatherage GLYNDON, Minn. (Jun. 1, 2025) — Laela Eisenschenk was untouchable in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars at Buffalo River Speedway, leading every lap to secure her second win of the 2025 season and first at Buffalo River this year. The 17-year-old Fargo, North Dakota driver took control at the drop of the green and built a sizable advantage before a lap three caution slowed the pace. On the restart, Eisenschenk reestablished her dominance, even as a pair of stoppages on lap seven briefly slowed momentum. Behind her, Owen Carlson attempted to pressure Ty Hanten for second, but the two-time North Dakota State champion held firm. Eisenschenk never wavered and crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of the field. Pavlicek Perfect Again in SportMod Action The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods saw Jayden Pavlicek continue his perfect run at Buffalo River Speedway, scoring his third win in as many starts at the Minnesota oval. Hometown racer James Taves led early before Pavlicek began mounting a challenge. Pavlicek slipped by on lap three, but Taves [Read More]

Feature

Saxon Charges Late for Hobby Stock Tougher Than Dirt Tour Opener Win

By Ben Deatherage UNDERWOOD, N.D. (June 3, 2025) — Cash Saxon brought the crowd to their feet at McLean County Speedway, pulling off a thrilling late-race pass in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature during the opening leg of the 2025 Tougher Than Dirt Tour. The 20-lap feature opened with Kaiden Tuchscherer getting the early advantage. Despite a handful of cautions in the first half, Tuchscherer — the 2022 Estevan Motor Speedway champion — controlled the pace. Suddenly, Diezel Raynard found speed on the bottom line and made a run at the lead. Raynard took over on lap 11, but Tuchscherer fought back and regained the top spot just two laps later. Raynard wasn’t done, though, and wrestled the lead away again on lap 15. But with just two laps to go, Saxon — from Lampman, Saskatchewan — made a brilliant move around both frontrunners to take over and never looked back. Starting third, Saxon earned his first win of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region and his first career Tougher Than Dirt [Read More]

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