2025 Super Nationals Archives

Brandon Nielsen of Spencer, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock Qualifier 3 on Sept. 2 during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. (Photo by Byron Fichter Fotography)

Van Der Wilt and Nielsen Capture Tuesday Hobby Stock Qualifiers at Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 2, 2025) — Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks ran two 25-lap qualifiers Tuesday night at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, with the top eight finishers from each race advancing to Saturday’s Big Dance at Boone Speedway. Corey Van Der Wilt dominated Qualifier 2, which set the middle row, while Brandon Nielsen prevailed in a thriller to win Qualifier 3, which set the outside row. In Qualifier 2, Van Der Wilt who hails from Lynnville, the 2023 Marshalltown Speedway champion, set the tone early and survived cautions on laps four, 12, and 20. Each time, he checked out on the restart and controlled the pace, cruising to a flag-to-flag win. Austin Jahnz charged forward from 12th to finish second, with Dustin Filloon third. Dylan Bell crossed in fourth, followed by 2024 IMCA TV Winter Nationals champion Cody Williams. Hunter Ferrell, the 2023 New Mexico State champion, stormed through the field from 27th to sixth. Two-time South Dakota State champion Joel Magee made a 19th-to-seventh run, and Mitchell McNeill [Read More]

Prelude, Super Nationals start times adjusted

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2025) – Due to the increased number of early registrations, officials have elected to move up the daily start times for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The change will be in effect for all eight days of Super Nationals, including this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts Prelude to the Super Nationals. All times that were previously published will now be moved up one hour. This includes ticket gate, pit gate, registration/check-in and start times. All event times have been updated on each day’s schedule listing on the MyRacePass app under IMCA Super Nationals.

1,156 pre-entries a new Super Nationals record

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2025) – If pre-registration trends are any indication, the 43rd annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s may be one for the record book. It actually already is. By the time pre-registration closed Thursday night at midnight, an impressive 1,156 drivers from 33 states, Canada and Australia reserved their place to compete on IMCA Racing’s biggest stage at Boone Speedway Aug. 30-Sept. 6. This year’s pre-entry numbers bested last year’s then-record 1,061 early registrations by nearly 100 drivers. Leading registration numbers were the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, which established a new pre-entry best 302 drivers for the Class Too Tough To Tame. Other new highs were set in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods with 203 pre-entries, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks with 185 and Stealth Racing STARS IMCA Mod Lites with 93. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds narrowly missed a pre-entry record, with 254 entering early. Their pre-entry best was 263 in 2022. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact pre-entries totaled 95, one shy of that division record, which was set in 2023. Sunoco [Read More]

Entry deadline for Prelude set for midnight Thursday, August 28

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 27, 2025) – While record entries for the 43rd annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s continue to roll in, drivers wishing to run the Prelude to Super Nationals must be pre-entered for Super Nationals by midnight, Thursday, August 28, to be eligible to compete in this weekend’s event. The Thursday night deadline also applies to eligible drivers planning to compete in their respective Race of Champions qualifiers and All-Star Invitational events. The entry deadline does not apply to the main Super Nationals events. Registration will remain open for drivers seeking to qualify for their Big Dance. The deadline also does not apply to Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite drivers as their Super Nationals champion is crowned during Prelude weekend. Overall, entries currently stand at 1,107, including drivers from 33 states, Canada and Australia. A complete pre-entry list will be released sometime during the day Friday, August 29. === Due to many questions, here is to clarify pre-entry: If you are pre-entered for Super Nationals by midnight tomorrow night, August [Read More]

Contingency Awards Worth More Than $75,000 Up For Grabs at Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — The countdown is on to the Speedway IMCA Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, and with it comes more than just bragging rights. Competitors in all seven IMCA divisions will chase a share of well over $75,000 in contingency awards – plus several brand-new bonuses making their debut in 2025. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will take center stage when Boone Speedway roars to life Aug. 30-Sept. 6. This year’s program features 81 event sponsors offering product, product certificates, gift cards and cash bonuses. Among the returning heavy-hitters are Abilene Race Rads, AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Autometer, Bassett Wheels, Champ Pans, CPT Racing Manufacturing, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Hoosier Tire, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, JE Pistons, Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises, Kevko, KRC, Landrum Springs, Longacre, Midstate Machine, Moser Engineering, MSD, Performance Bodies, QA1, QuickCar, Quick Performance, [Read More]

Harris Auto Racing to Host Open House on September 3

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — Members of the racing community are invited to join Harris Auto Racing for a special Open House on Wednesday, September 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Harris Auto Racing facility, located at 1775 219th Lane in Boone, Iowa. The event offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Harris Auto Racing, with shop tours and the chance to connect directly with team members. Guests will also be treated to a free lunch served during the event hours. The timing makes the Open House especially convenient for Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s race teams already in Boone that week. Visitors can also learn more about the Harris Modified, Northern SportMod, Mod Lite, Terminator Stock Car, and Hobby Stock as Harris Auto Racing celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.

Midstate Machine to Provide Four Championship Engines for 2025 IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 28, 2025) — A thrilling new chapter will be written at the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, as Midstate Machine steps up in a big way to provide championship-level horsepower for all four of Saturday’s feature winners. In a significant expansion of their long-standing support, Midstate Machine of Des Moines, Iowa, will build brand-new powerplants for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, Sunoco IMCA Stock Car, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock champions crowned on September 6. “This is a major development for Super Nationals,” said Carson Becker-Graham, Marketing Integration Director at IMCA. “Midstate Machine has always delivered incredible engines, and now four deserving champions will be able to take home more than just trophies — they’ll take home top-tier equipment.” John Davis of Midstate Machine expressed his appreciation for being involved in such a meaningful effort. “We’re proud to be part of such a big race,” Davis commented. “I really want to thank all the parts manufacturers who generously contributed to these [Read More]

NAPA Fan Zone to Host Full Slate of Interactive Activities at 2025 IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — The NAPA Fan Zone at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s continues to grow as one of the most interactive experiences in all of dirt track racing. Located near the grandstands and filled with displays, activities, and special appearances, the Fan Zone brings drivers and fans together like no other venue during the weeklong event. Returning on Wednesday, Sept. 3 is the popular Women in IMCA Meet & Greet, coordinated with the help of Andrea McCain. This initiative celebrates female competitors and industry professionals and was a major hit in 2024. Any female drivers with questions can contact Andrea via her Facebook page. Drivers can also sign up to participate in the Women in IMCA session using this form: https://forms.gle/YDsoZtnFzJgZzFoU9 Monday, Sept. 1 brings the Young Guns in IMCA showcase, featuring the next generation of racing talent, with younger competitors from the Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing program getting their time to shine in a meet and greet of their own. Drivers can sign up [Read More]

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]

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.