May 5, 2025

Ryan Jr. Rallies From 10th for Ocean SportMod Victory

SPM Jason Ryan Jr. VL PB Top Dawg Photos — Jason Ryan Jr. made a thrilling late-race pass to win the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Ocean Speedway. (Photo by Top Dawg Photos)

By Steven Blakesley

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (May 2, 2025) — Tenth-starting Jason Ryan Jr. of Oakley rolled the bottom to perfection to take the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod 20-lap victory at Ocean Speedway. Polesitter Trent Golden withstood multiple challenges from Rob Gallaher in lapped traffic to maintain the lead throughout the event. Ryan edged forward throughout the race, then finally was in position to pounce, taking the lead on the inside on lap 14.

It marked Ryan’s first triumph of 2025.

Golden finished second, followed by Gallaher.

The event was broadcast on IMCA TV affiliate Stars On Dirt TV. Missed the action? Catch every lap with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription for just $24.99/month. The Boone Docuseries Season 2 is now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

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