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Kristi Dorn: From the Bighorn to Boone’s Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage HARDIN, Mont. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The wide plains of Montana stretch endlessly toward the horizon, where the Bighorn River winds past fields of wheat and the ghosts of history linger at the Little Bighorn Battlefield. It’s a land where distances are measured in hours, where weather can change in a heartbeat, and where determination is the price of survival. It’s here, in the small town of Hardin along I-90, that Kristi Dorn is finally chasing a dream she’s carried since childhood. At 8 years old in Louisiana, watching her father rumble around a local short track, she knew she wanted to race. For decades that dream waited — through family, loss, work, and raising children. This summer, at 46, she strapped into a Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact, the no. 34DD, for the very first time. Her story is one of persistence and survival. From Louisiana roots to Montana resilience, from heartbreak to triumph, Kristi Dorn is proof that it’s never too late to climb into the driver’s seat. Love and Loss Steel [Read More]

$10,000-to-Win Survive The 55 Returns to Skagit Speedway

By Ben Deatherage ALGER, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2025) — One of the biggest Friesen Performance IMCA Modified shows in the Pacific Northwest returns this fall as Skagit Speedway hosts Survive The 55, presented by Mel Decker Racing, on Friday and Saturday, September 26–27. IMCA Modifieds headline the weekend with a $10,000-to-win main event. The feature also pays $500 to start, with additional $500 awards for longest tow, hard charger, top local car, and best appearing car/crew. A special Fuel Cell Giveaway courtesy of Superior Fuel Cells will also be part of the program. A complimentary private invitation lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday for drivers, crews, and families as a thank-you to the competitors who make the journey. The meal also serves as a recognition of Mel Decker, the first IMCA Modified track champion at Skagit in 1997, who has been instrumental in the growth of this event and in supporting countless drivers over the years. While Decker is scaling back the level of his sponsorship, he will remain a key part of [Read More]

Beast of the East Showdown Delivers Full Slate of Mod Lite Action in 2025

By Ben Deatherage BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2025) — For the first time in its young history, the Beast of the East Showdown for the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites was completed in full, with all scheduled race nights run and 36 drivers from six states and two Canadian provinces taking part. After rain claimed two of the three scheduled races in the inaugural 2024 edition, the 2025 Showdown bounced back with a three-race points-paying slate. The addition of Weedsport Speedway helped fill out the weekend, and the expanded schedule drew a deep and competitive field that kept fans on their feet all weekend long. The New York contingent defended their home turf in the opener on Friday, August 15, at Brewerton Speedway, where Justin Williams scored the victory over fellow Empire State drivers Zack Babcock and Matt Kitts. The following night, Saturday, August 16, Jaedon McDowell of Tennessee broke up the homestate dominance by claiming the win at Fulton Speedway. McDowell bested Joe Isabell and Kyle Demo, who gave New York strong representation on [Read More]

Bob Harris Enterprises to Host Open House on September 3

By Ben Deatherage AMES, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2025) — Bob Harris Enterprises will welcome the racing community for an Open House on Wednesday, September 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their facility, located at 2316 230th Street, Suite 202, in Ames. Complimentary food will be served as part of a mid-week brunch during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. On display will be both a 2026 GRT by BHE Modified and a 2026 BHE Stock Car. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the shop, connect with staff, and take advantage of numerous giveaways from vendors on site.

Oktoberfest Returns to Dacotah Speedway September 26-27

By Ben Deatherage MANDAN, N.D. (Aug. 21, 2025) – The tradition of fall racing at Dacotah Speedway continues with Oktoberfest presented by TransTrash, set for Friday and Saturday, September 26-27. The two-day special will once again feature the same format as last year, with heats and Dash for Cash races on Friday night and ‘B’ mains and championship features on Saturday night. Four IMCA divisions will headline the program, each racing for a $1,000 top prize: Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Friday’s program begins with the pit gate opening at 5:00 p.m. and grandstands at 6:00 p.m. Draw cutoff is 6:15 p.m., with racing beginning at 7:00 p.m. Drivers unable to make it to the track Friday but planning to race Saturday must check in on Friday by messaging the Dacotah Speedway Facebook page or by contacting Becca Pelkey directly. All drivers must check in on Friday to be eligible for Saturday competition – no exceptions. Passing points will determine transfers into the Dash [Read More]

54th Annual Stock Car Stampede Set for September 19-20 at Jamestown Speedway

By Ben Deatherage JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Aug. 21, 2025) — The biggest racing weekend of the season in Jamestown is almost here as Jamestown Speedway hosts the 54th Annual Stock Car Stampede on Friday and Saturday, September 19-20. Both nights will feature Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars headlining the Stampede. Race time is set for 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the format to follow the successful programs run in recent years. Fans unable to attend in person can watch both nights live on IMCA TV affiliate Dacotah Speedway TV. This year’s Stampede features a lucrative purse structure. IMCA Modifieds race for $3,054 to win and $250 to start, while IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA SportMods both pay $2,054 to win and $175 to start. Friday night’s program on September 19 will consist of heats and dash races that set the top eight feature starters, while Saturday, September 20 will see consolation events and the A Main features to determine the 2025 champions. [Read More]

2nd Annual Ray Haase Memorial Set for Sunday, Sept. 14 at Boone County Raceway

By Ben Deatherage ALBION, Neb. (Aug. 29, 2025) – Boone County Raceway in Albion will host the 2nd Annual Ray Haase Memorial on Sunday, September 14, with big money on the line for Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Late Models headline the program with a rich $8,052 to win and $302 to start. Second place pays $5,002, third is worth $3,002, fourth $2,002 and fifth $1,002. The payout continues at $950 for sixth, $900 for seventh, $850 for eighth, $800 for ninth and $750 for tenth, with positions 11 through 24 ranging from $700 down to $400. Tow money for Late Models is $300. The Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will both race for $1,500 to win. Second place in each division is worth $1,250, third pays $1,000, fourth $900 and fifth $800. Sixth through tenth positions range from $700 down to $450. The purse continues through 24th with $225 to start and $200 tow money in both divisions. Presented by RTC3 Transportation, the Ray Haase Memorial is [Read More]

Mayden Masters Midweek Mayhem with Cottage Grove Modified Triumph

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Springfield’s Jake Mayden returned to victory lane Wednesday night at Cottage Grove Speedway, scoring the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature in round five of the Midweek Mayhem Series. The reigning Cottage Grove track champion, defending Midweek Mayhem Series titlist, and 2021 Oregon State champion wheeled the Dustin Brooks-owned no. 5M to his first win since May and his third of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Mayden jumped out front at the drop of the green and never wavered, despite constant pressure from Kevin Williamson in the Superior Fuel Cell-backed no. 42. The only slowdown came on lap one, and from there the leaders navigated heavy traffic around halfway, where Williamson closed the gap but couldn’t complete the pass. Mayden kept his composure and drove to victory, becoming the fifth different winner in as many Midweek Mayhem events this year. Williamson settled for second while Matthew Drager claimed third, the final car on the lead lap. Ashley Dominates SportMods for Fourth Mayhem Win [Read More]

Stars Align for Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational at Boone Speedway

UPDATED 8/21, 2:43 p.m. By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2025) — The best of the best in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified division will gather for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, one of the premier showcase events of the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. Drivers become eligible for the All-Star Invitational by winning a sanctioned Modified feature event paying a minimum of $1,000 to win. Qualifying for the 2025 edition continues through the final weekend of August, with the full roster of eligible drivers set before race week. The 2025 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5 at Boone, with starting spots determined through a combination of group time trials, points, and a final draw. Two rounds of group time trials on Thursday, Sept. 4 will fill the thirty-car starting field. Round one qualifying will see two drivers from each of the five Modified regions advance, for a total of 10 cars. Round two will then determine the remainder of the starting field, with the [Read More]

Stock Car Stars Ready for B&B All-Star Invitational at Boone

UPDATED 8/21, 2:43 p.m. By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2025) – Some of the finest drivers in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car division will take the green flag in the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, one of the showcase events of the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. Eligibility is earned by winning sanctioned Stock Car events paying a minimum of $1,000 to win, with drivers capturing $5,000 or more specials guaranteed starting positions. Qualifying for the 2025 event continues through the final weekend of August. The All-Star Invitational is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Boone, with the thirty-car starting grid determined through group time trials, guaranteed spots, and a final draw. Two rounds of group time trials will decide much of the field. In round one, five drivers from both the North and South regions advance, for a total of 10. Round two will determine the remainder of the starting field, with the number of drivers advancing based on the total from round one and [Read More]