Hobby Stock Archives

Burmeister Breaks Through as CJ Speedway Returns to Action

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 27, 2025) — After two straight rainouts, CJ Speedway came back in full force Friday night on the 4/10-mile dirt track at the Louisa County Fairgrounds. The night’s most emotional victory came in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main event, where Kyler Burmeister raced to his first-ever feature win. Burmeister inherited the lead after a caution involving the front runners and held off a tight pack to claim the win in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Keaton Gordon crossed the line second, with Jason Schutterle completing the podium. Oliver Continues Stock Car Domination John Oliver Jr. continued his pursuit of the IMCA Stock Car National title with another dominant performance. Starting deep in the field, Oliver worked his way past early leader Luke Phillips and went on to secure his eighth win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and second at CJ in 2025. Dustin Griffiths, who suffered a flat tire on the opening lap, made an impressive comeback to finish second, while Adam [Read More]

Nezworski Navigates to Second Late Model Win of Season

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — Andy Nezworski picked up his second Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature win of the season at Davenport Speedway. Andy started the 25-lap main from the eighth position. After being mired in fifth for 10 laps, Nezworski used a lower line than others and began to move forward. With five laps to go, Andy got under race leader Dustin Smith. Once Nezworski cleared Smith, he pulled away. Smith held on for second with C.J. Horn taking third in a race that saw no caution flags. Paris Pounces Early in Modified Main Shane Paris scored his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified victory at Davenport. Paris led all 20 laps of the main after starting in the third position. He now has three wins in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, each at a different Iowa facility. Tony VonDresky started sixth and drove to second by lap seven, but would advance no further. Mitch Way had an up-and-down race before finishing third. Heath Charges from 10th for First Davenport SportMod [Read More]

Salute To Veterans Tour Returns for 2025 with Three July Stops in Iowa

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — One of IMCA’s most meaningful racing traditions returns for 2025 as the Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts makes its way through three Iowa tracks this July. Now in its fifth year visiting multiple venues and originally launched in 2017, this year’s tour heads to Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Wednesday, July 23; Kossuth County Speedway in Algona on Thursday, July 24; and Boone Speedway on Saturday, July 26. Each night will showcase Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern Sport Mods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Twelve cars—three in each division—will be wrapped in tribute themes that range from honoring military branches to highlighting specific conflicts and events. All 12 wraps will be unveiled through on the Hunting with Heroes Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/huntingwithheroes) on Wednesday, July 23rd, and can be seen before each night’s program in the fan zones where fans can interact with drivers and Veterans alike. “We are always hyper [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 26, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 897; 3. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 871; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 856; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 847; 6. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 843; 7. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 837; 8. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 812; 9. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 810; 10. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 796; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 778; 12. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 762; 13. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 761; 14. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 754; 15. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 747; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 718; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 717; 18. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 712; 19. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 700; 20. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 693. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 934; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 926; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 838; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 836; 5. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 821; 6. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 809; 7. Shelby Williams, [Read More]

Beatrice Speedway’s Joey Hergott Memorial Offers Up to $10,000 to Win for Stock Cars

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (Jun. 25, 2025) — The second annual Joey Hergott Memorial at Beatrice Speedway is set for Monday, July 14, and will once again feature one of the most lucrative single-night payouts for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. With a unique two-stage feature format, the main event offers $3,000 to win each 22-lap stage, with a potential for $10,000 in total winnings, including bonus money. The format will include heat races and B-Mains to set the stage for a 24-car feature. Stage one will consist of 22 laps and pay $3,000 to the winner. After a three-minute break to allow teams to make adjustments, stage two begins. The top 20 drivers will return to the track for another 22-lap run, with another $3,000 to win plus up to $4,000 in bonus money available. The final stage winner could take home as much as $10,000. Other Speedway Motors IMCA weekly divisions are also racing for big paydays. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will compete for a $4,000 top prize and $125 to start. Sunoco IMCA [Read More]

$10,111 to Win for Stock Cars, $3,111 for Hobby Stocks at Boone County’s Tanner Pelster Memorial

By Ben Deatherage ALBION, Neb. (Jun. 25, 2025) — Boone County Raceway will host one of the richest events of the summer on Sunday, July 13, with the running of the 5th Annual Tanner Pelster Memorial. The marquee program features Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars battling for a $10,111 winner’s check and $311 to start. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks will race for a $3,111 payday, with $211 awarded to each feature starter. The Stock Car winner will earn a guaranteed starting spot in the upcoming B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. National, regional, and Nebraska State points will be awarded in both divisions. Several special bonuses and contingencies sweeten the pot, including $500 to the last driver to complete both features and $150 to the 11th-place finisher in the Stock Car and Hobby Stock B-mains. The 11th-place driver on the 11th lap of the Stock Car main will receive a set of four new tires. A $400 bonus will be given for the longest tow in the Hobby Stock class. Additional prizes for both divisions include a $250 [Read More]

Welsh Wires SportMod Field at El Paso County

By Suzan McCoy CALHAN, Colo. (June 21, 2025) — Kody Welsh dominated the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature from the pole at El Paso County Raceway. Despite a stout field, Welsh led every lap to collect his first win of the season. It was also the first win of 2025 for the Colorado Springs driver. Coming from ninth, Scott Clay carved his way through traffic to finish second, followed by Barry Halley in third. Yutterman Rises Through Hobby Stock Field Rocky Ford’s Justin Yutterman charged from the eighth starting position to score an impressive win in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature. It marked Yutterman’s first victory of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Chad Nelson crossed the line in second, holding off a late charge from Jacob Worthington, who completed the podium in third. O’Lear Holds Steady for Sport Compact Win In the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact division, Leann O’Lear of Boone started fourth and drove a clean, calculated race to take home her third win of the season at ECRP. [Read More]

Luecht Extends Streak with SportMod Domination at Barona’s Summer Shootout

By Ben Deatherage RAMONA, Calif. (Jun. 21, 2025) — Steven Luecht continued his dominance in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods at the Summer Shootout, winning his ninth straight feature at Barona Speedway Park. After two-time track champion David Kilpela led early and several cautions slowed the action, Luecht grabbed the lead around lap six in the Mike Atkinson-owned no. 47. A lap 15 yellow set up a tense restart with Kilpela close behind, but the Chula Vista chauffeur held strong to win his fourth race of the 2025 season and extend a winning streak at the track that began last August. Kilpela finished second and Arizona’s Scott Francoeur was third. Hicks Hustles to Modified Victory Matthew Hicks made the most of the final night of the Summer Shootout, capturing the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win after an impressive drive from fifth. He took the lead by lap three and never looked back, surviving cautions on laps nine and 11 before holding strong through a green-white-checkered finish. The Lakeside driver, a three-time defending track champion, earned [Read More]

Olson Takes Top SportMod Honors at Benton County Speedway

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 22, 2025) — Brandon Tharp led the early laps of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature at Benton County Speedway during Iowa Donor Night, held in remembrance of the Urbana 5, but Kyle Olson quickly reeled him in. Brady Hilmer moved into third as Olson turned up the pressure. By halfway, Olson powered into the lead while Hilmer worked the low groove to take over second. Lapped traffic brought the front-runners together again in the closing laps, with Brett Thomas joining the battle. Olson held off a hard-charging Hilmer for the win, his third of the season and second at “The Bullring” this year. Thomas finished third. Fisher Inches Ahead in Hobby Stock Close Finish Joren Fisher edged out the competition in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. He quickly moved into the lead with Dustin Filloon and Mike Kimm giving chase. Filloon later slipped into the top spot as lapped traffic began to play a role in the outcome. Leah Wroten advanced into third ahead of Justin Stander as [Read More]

Gustin Grabs Three Wins in One Night at Boone

By Coty Mallicoat BOONE, Iowa (Jun. 21, 2025) — Boone Speedway delivered a jam-packed doubleheader with 188 racecars in the pits for Farley Tire Smackdown and Hawkeye Challenge night. Rain had postponed the June 14 Smackdown program, setting up a rare two-show Saturday — and Jimmy Gustin stole the spotlight with a sweep of three feature victories across two classes. In the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified makeup feature, Gustin jumped from the second row and never looked back. The veteran driver fended off strong runs by Greg Elliott and Trevor Fitz. It was Gustin’s first Modified win of 2025 in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Switching machines in the infield, Gustin returned for the makeup Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main and wheeled from seventh to the lead. Doug Smith and Devin Smith challenged lap after lap, but Gustin stood tall. The Stock Car finale might have been the race of the night. Jeff Mueller led early with Jay Schmidt in pursuit, but Gustin charged from 12th to the lead as the laps wound down. Jake [Read More]