By Christine Rublack
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2025) — Jerry Dedrick found victory lane in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Benton County Speedway, while Troy Cordes walked away with the track championship.
Dedrick took command early in the event as Ethan Krall moved into second. Ben Chapman and Trevor Fitz battled side-by-side for third before Chapman moved into the runner-up spot. A yellow flag bunched the field and set up a three-car fight between Dedrick, Cordes and Fitz.
Dedrick held strong at the front, powering ahead and never looking back. He scored his first win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, with Cordes and Fitz following.
Tony Olson Doubles Up in SportMods; Kyle Olson is Champion
Tony Olson grabbed the win in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, while Kyle Olson earned the season championship.
Tony used the high line to his advantage, quickly working his way into the top spot over Brady Hilmer. Joe Docekal held third early, but Kyle began reeling him in before a halfway caution slowed the field.
On the restart, Tony pulled away to secure his 11th victory of the year in the division and his third SportMod score at Benton County. Docekal, Hilmer and Kyle Olson rounded out the top four.
Olson Outruns Oliver in Stock Cars; Oliver Secures Championship
Tony Olson also found his way back to victory lane in the IMCA Stock Cars, while John Oliver Jr. claimed the season title.
Olson shot to the front and pulled away as Oliver and Norman Chesmore dueled for second. Brett Vanous and Dakoda Sellers fought over fourth while Olson continued to stretch his lead.
Oliver and Chesmore swapped spots a few more times before the finish, but Olson stayed clear for his 10th win of the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region campaign, with half of those coming at The Bullring. Oliver, Chesmore and Vanous completed the top four.
Fisher Seals Hobby Stock Track Title With Victory
Joren Fisher capped off his season with a feature win and the championship in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks.
Dalton Weepie led the early laps before Fisher powered around the high side to take the lead. Leah Wroten and Justin Wacha waged their own battle for third while McKenna Koch climbed into the top five before a mid-race yellow regrouped the field.
In the closing laps, Wroten made a low-side challenge but Fisher held steady out front. He claimed his seventh win of the year in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, four of those coming at Benton County. Weepie finished third behind Wroten.
Anderson Tops Sport Compacts; Grady Earns Title
Jake Anderson claimed the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature, while Cristian Grady secured the track championship.
Early on, Stephan Randall looked like the driver to beat before Anderson slipped into second. Cristian Grady was close behind as the three-car battle developed.
Anderson worked the low groove to perfection, taking over the lead and cruising to his second victory of the year, both at Benton County. Grady and Randall chased him to the line, with Grady’s consistency paying off as he clinched the season crown.
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