July 1, 2025

Olmstead Strong in Hobby Stock Action at WaKeeney

Hobby Stock, News, Results, Sport Compact

HOBB Zach Olmstead VL PB Carl Larson-Photos by Red — Zach Olmstead celebrates his 12th B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region win of the season—and another trip to WaKeeney Speedway victory lane—after topping the June 27 Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature. (Photo by Carl Larson – Photos by Red)

By Sheldon Wickwar

WaKEENEY, Kan. (Jun. 27, 2025) — Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks headlined Friday night at the historic WaKeeney Speedway. The front row of the main event featured Blake Holmes and Zach Olmstead. Olmstead charged to the early lead but was quickly challenged by Brady Wulf and Holmes.

Staying smooth and composed throughout the feature, Olmstead fended off every advance and claimed his 12th win of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Brady Bencken made a huge run through the field to finish second, with Eric Cross crossing the line third.

Higdon Grabs Sport Compact Win

The Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact main event rolled off with Mitch Conner and Kiowa Higdon on the front row. Higdon jumped out to the early lead and soon found himself under fire from Connor Schwien and Kyle Mortensen.

Higdon and Schwien battled closely throughout, with Schwien better in the corners while Higdon maintained the advantage down the straightaways. In the end, it was Kiowa Higdon scoring his first win of the season. Schwien was second, with Mortensen taking third.

The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV. Catch every lap on demand with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, just $24.99/month. Season 2 of The Boone Docuseries is now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

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