Saturday, September 6, 2025 Archives

Auctions and Contingencies Add Extra Excitement to Super Nationals; Ward and McBirnie Score Big Totals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2025) — On Saturday night, Sept. 6, after all championship features had been decided at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, the annual auction in the NAPA Auto Parts Fan Zone took center stage. Engines, chassis, and more went across the block, adding to the excitement of championship night and boosting the haul for two of the week’s biggest winners. For two of those champions, the night got even bigger. Tim Ward’s Friesen Performance IMCA Modified victory was worth $17,000 with his $10,000 winner’s purse and a Harris Modified chassis that sold for $7,000. Jake McBirnie’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car championship totaled $26,600 thanks to his $7,500 payday plus Terminator and B&B Racing chassis that brought $10,200 and $8,900. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks champion Dylan Nelson and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods winner Jake Sachau also received brand new engines built by Midstate Machine with parts contributed by IMCA and Super Nationals sponsors. Their winning engines, along with Ward’s and McBirnie’s, were auctioned off with proceeds [Read More]

Dylan Nelson stood in victory lane after winning the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock Big Dance on Sept. 6 at Boone Speedway during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, his second career Super Nationals crown in the division. (Photo by Byron Fichter Fotography)

Nelson Edges Luinenburg in Last-Corner Duel to Become Two-Time Hobby Stock Super Nats Champion

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 6, 2025) — Dylan Nelson of Adell became just the sixth driver in Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s history to win multiple Hobby Stock crowns, edging Blake Luinenburg in a dramatic 30-lap Big Dance at Boone Speedway. Nelson, the 2019 Super Nats champion, paced the field from the opening lap after a complete restart from a crash before the initial trip around the oval and fought through a caution-filled contest that saw several slowdowns. Luinenburg, the 2024 Murray County and Worthington Speedway track champion, challenged late and briefly nosed ahead in the final set of corners. Nelson countered low and won the drag race to the stripe by half a car length. Defending event champion Nathan Ballard improved 16 positions to finish third, Justin Frederick was fourth, and Dylan Bell of Kansas rounded out the top five. Defending Stuart and Shelby County Speedway track champion Skylar Pruitt stormed from 27th to sixth, while Eric Knutson passed the most cars after starting next to dead last and finishing [Read More]

Jake Sachau stood atop his car in victory lane after earning his second career Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod Super Nationals championship in the Big Dance on Sept. 6 at Boone Speedway during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. (Photo by Byron Fichter Fotography)

Sachau Dominates for Second Northern SportMod Super Nationals Crown

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 6, 2025) — Manning motorist Jake Sachau returned to the top step Saturday at Boone Speedway, winning the 30-circuit Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod Big Dance during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The 2023 champion became just the second driver in event history to win more than once in the division. Sachau led the opening trip around the oval before Bakersfield and Merced Speedway champion Jason Bannister wrestled the point away on the third circuit. Sachau quickly answered back on lap four and began to stretch out his advantage while Bannister came under fire from Independence Motor Speedway titlist Cole Suckow. By lap 17, Sachau worked into lapped traffic and handled it flawlessly until a lap 23 caution set up a final dash. 2025 Boone track champion and two-time Hobby Stock Super Nationals winner Mike Smith secured second on the restart, but Sachau pulled away to dominate the distance and cement his place in the history books. Smith crossed the stripe in the runner-up spot, with [Read More]

Jake McBirnie celebrated in victory lane after capturing his first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car Super Nationals crown in the Big Dance on Sept. 6 at Boone Speedway during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. (Photo by Byron Fichter Fotography)

McBirnie Storms to Stock Car Super Nationals Glory

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 6, 2025) — Jake McBirnie of Boone scored the crown jewel of his Sunoco IMCA Stock Car career Saturday at Boone Speedway, winning the 30-circuit Stock Car Big Dance during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. McBirnie, who captured the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event here in 2018, added his first Stock Car Super Nationals title to his résumé. The Class Too Tough To Tame lived up to its billing. Two-time champion Dallon Murty shot out front before Doug Smith, the 2020 Northern SportMod National champion and 2016 SportMod Super Nationals winner, paced the opening circuit. McBirnie stormed into contention in the Mike Kennedy-owned no. 822, pulling off a daring double overtake in turn three on lap 12, only for Smith to wrestle the lead back at the flag stand. McBirnie regrouped and powered to the front on lap 15, just before misfortune sidelined both Smith and Murty with separate mechanical issues on lap 17 while they battled for second. A lap 20 caution was [Read More]

Tim Ward celebrated in victory lane after winning the 40-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified Big Dance on Sept. 6 at Boone Speedway during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, his second career Super Nationals Modified crown. (Photo by Byron Fichter Fotography)

Ward Rules Modified Big Dance for Second Super Nationals Crown

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 6, 2025) — Tim Ward, originally from Mesa, Arizona, and now living in Harcourt, etched his name in Super Nationals history again Saturday night at Boone Speedway by winning the 40-circuit Friesen Performance IMCA Modified Big Dance during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The 2023 event champion became a two-time event winner after fending off heavy pressure from Dakota Sproul in the closing stages. 2025 Midwest Madness Tour champion Sproul showed the way at the start, pulling away from two-time Super Nationals winner Richie Gustin and Tim Ward as the race stayed green through the early going. Ward tracked down Sproul by lap 12 and took command on the 17th circuit, just before a caution reset the field. A string of yellows followed, but Ward was flawless on the restarts and opened up daylight each time. Sproul found his rhythm and closed in as lapped traffic loomed with seven circuits left, but Ward held strong to the stripe. Sproul settled for second, two-time Super Nationals champion [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.

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]

IMCA TV Brings Full-Menu Coverage of Super Nationals With Whole Pie Package

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 19, 2025) — IMCA.TV returns as the official streaming provider of the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. From August 30 through Championship Saturday, September 6, fans can feast on eight straight days of live coverage served hot from Boone Speedway, home of America’s Racin’ Vacation. And just like a Casey’s pizza to fuel you at the track, in the shop, or at home, fans can order up the Whole Pie package from IMCA TV to make sure they don’t miss a single lap. For $179.99, the Whole Pie delivers start-to-finish coverage of every division and every night. Each day is a slice of the action, with single-day passes available for $34.99 — except Championship Saturday, priced at $49.99. This all-inclusive pass remains the best value and includes the expanded JE Pistons & Manley Products Studio Show featuring in-depth analysis from Blake Walker alongside IMCA TV’s own Ben Deatherage. To whet fans’ appetites even more, Speed Sport 1 will air The Speedway Motors Road to the Dance live — [Read More]

Full Slate of Vendors Announced for 2025 Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 25, 2025) — All 46 vendor spots for the 2025 Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row have officially been sold out, solidifying the full return of one of the most interactive and influential features of the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, scheduled for September 1–6 at Boone Speedway. Manufacturer’s Row opens Saturday, August 30, during the first night of Super Nationals competition and provides a unique opportunity for race teams, fans, and industry leaders to engage in person. Vendors will be in the northeast corner of the grounds, just outside the pit entrance, with additional displays set up inside the pit area near the tech tent. The booths outside the pit entrance gate directly in front of Motorsports Warehouse will include Engine Pro, Velocita Premium Fire Suits, Zamp Racing Helmets, Penske Racing Shocks, Speed Secrets, Melling Engine Parts, Wilwood Racing, Swift Springs, SCS Fabrication and Motorsports Warehouse, Eibach Springs, Sybesma Racing Graphics and Apparel, Performance Bodies, Max Papis Innovations Steering Wheels, Team Harris Auto Racing, Bassett Racing Wheels, Jerovitz [Read More]