Hobby Stock Archives

Williams Wins Hobby Stock Classic in Three-Way Showdown

By Sheldon Wickwar HAYS, Kan. (June 7, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at RPM Speedway treated fans to a thriller, as Cody Williams, Dylan Bell, and Zach Olmstead—three of the best in the state—went toe-to-toe in a wild battle for the win. After rookie Ted Trumbo led the opening lap from the pole, cautions allowed the heavy hitters to work their way forward. Once in front, Williams defended every slider and crossover from Bell and Olmstead in a crowd-pleasing finale. Williams came out on top for his fourth win of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, and his first at RPM in 2025. Olmstead finished second, with Bell third. Schwien Powers to First Win of 2025 in Compact Feature Jake Schwien came from deep in the pack to score his first Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact win of the season. Starting eighth, Schwien sliced through the field and took the lead from early pacesetter Kaishen Brack, who had led the opening laps from the pole. Schwien never looked back once he [Read More]

Larson Outduels Diercks in Maquoketa Modified Classic

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 7, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered one of the season’s most thrilling contests Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway, featuring a race-long battle between two of the best in the business. Jeff “Bone” Larson and Spencer Diercks went toe-to-toe for all 20 laps, trading slide jobs and crossover moves as the lead changed hands multiple times. Larson ultimately prevailed, edging out Diercks at the checkers, while current point leader Jaden Fryer crossed the line in third. The win marked Larson’s third at Maquoketa this season and his fifth overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. The Freeport, Illinois driver showcased why he’s one of the top contenders every time he rolls into town. Denning Drives to Late Model Victory from Deep Start In Sunoco IMCA Late Model action, point leader Travis Denning charged from the fifth row to earn the win. The Sterling, Illinois, pilot powered to the front by lap 10 and stayed there, recording his second Maquoketa win of the season. Dalton Simonsen and Don [Read More]

Zeitner Doubles Up at Park Jefferson with Sweep of IMCA Late Model Features

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON, S.D. (June 6, 2025) — Zach Zeitner made it a perfect night in Sunoco IMCA Late Model action at Park Jefferson International Speedway, sweeping both features on a special Friday doubleheader. The Bellevue, Nebraska, driver claimed the regularly scheduled $1,000-to-win 25-lap feature and the rescheduled main event from the rained-out April 18 opener. In the evening’s headliner, Zeitner jumped to the lead early and was smooth and steady out front despite a couple of caution flags, including a key restart on lap 19. Kale Kosiski, the 2023 Crawford County Speedway track champion, managed to reel Zeitner in and pulled alongside with two laps to go. But Zeitner kept his composure, running the middle lane to perfection and holding off Kosiski at the finish. Eric Faber completed the podium in third. The win was Zeitner’s fourth of the season, and he also collected the Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus, which included a commemorative door panel, fuel jug, hat, and a $300 prize. Zach Zeitner (left) is joined by Sunoco IMCA Late Model division director [Read More]

Runge Wins $2,000 Robbie Conway Memorial SportMod Feature at Thunder Mountain

By Ben Deatherage BOTTINEAU, N.D. (Jun. 7, 2025) — Leevi Runge outlasted multiple restarts and late-race pressure to claim the $2,000-to-win Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Thunder Mountain Speedway’s Robbie Conway Memorial and the fifth night of the Tougher Than Dirt Tour. The 25-lap main event, one of the highest-paying SportMod races in North Dakota, saw Runge take the lead from the outset. The Lampman, Saskatchewan racer — a three-time Estevan Motor Speedway SportMod track champion — maintained his edge through multiple cautions and a green-white-checkered finish. He held strong through it all to secure his second win of the week and first career Conway Memorial victory. Utah’s reigning Junior National Champion Payce Herrera rallied late to finish second, while Chad Strachan — the 2006 Sunoco IMCA Stock Car champ at both Geographical Center and McLean County Speedways — recorded his fourth third-place finish of the week. Raynard Runs Away With $1,000 Hobby Stock Check Diezel Raynard continued his winning ways with the Tougher Than Dirt Tour in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, charging [Read More]

Shryock Sweeps Modified and Stock Car Mains at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Kelly Shryock doubled up at Hancock County Speedway on Friday night, winning both the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car features. Following a dominant two-win performance during the Summer Nationals at Spencer, Shryock remained red-hot. In the Stock Car feature, Shryock capitalized on a mid-race caution to power to the front and never looked back. While he controlled the second half of the race, the action behind him was intense as Troy Jerovetz, Parker Slagle, and Justin Ades battled fiercely for position. Jerovetz prevailed in that fight to finish second, followed by Slagle in third. The win was Shryock’s sixth of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Shryock Sails to Modified Win Shryock started seventh in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main and methodically worked his way forward on the low side of the racetrack. Jerry Flippo found momentum on the top groove and closed in until Shryock adjusted his line to match. Two late-race cautions tested Shryock’s composure, but he [Read More]

Morris Earns First Career Late Model Win at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Jake Morris captured an impressive and emotional first-ever victory in the Sunoco IMCA Late Model division Friday night at Davenport Speedway. The rookie started fourth and ran among the leaders for the first half of the 25-lap main event. A lap 16 caution for a three-car pile-up on the front stretch reset the field and opened the door for Morris. On the restart, Morris powered around early leader Chris Lawrence to take command. From there, he held off a hard-charging Matt Ryan over the final 10 laps. Ryan had started 10th and closed quickly but had to settle for second. Logan Veloz advanced from 13th to round out the podium in third. Diercks Continues Modified Domination Spencer Diercks claimed his fourth Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win of the year at Davenport, and seventh overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Diercks was engaged in a fierce battle for the lead with Brad Dierks before making his move on lap 18. As Spencer dove low, Brad slipped [Read More]

Richardson Fends Off Oliver for First Stock Car Win of 2025 at CJ

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Shane Richardson scored his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season in the ultra-competitive Sunoco IMCA Stock Car division at CJ Speedway. Leremy Jackson led the opening laps before Wapello’s Richardson powered his way to the front from a second-row starting spot. Once in command, he had to withstand relentless pressure from Eastern Iowa standout and defending track champion John Oliver Jr. Oliver tested every line on the smooth 4/10-mile oval but couldn’t find a way around the strong-running Richardson. Dustin Griffiths came from 10th to finish third. Gorden Grabs First-Ever Hobby Stock Victory Keaton Gorden broke through for his first career win at CJ Speedway in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. The Ottumwa driver joined a fierce three-wide battle for the lead that included Jason Schutterle and Tucker Richardson. The trio thrilled fans with multiple side-by-side exchanges, but Gorden emerged out front and never looked back. He captured his first-ever win in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, with Tucker Richardson finishing [Read More]

Deschamp Ties All-Time Tour Win Record With Estevan Triumph

By Ben Deatherage ESTEVAN, SK (Jun. 6, 2025) — Gabe Deschamp handled a string of restarts and major pressure to come out on top in Friday’s 25-lap Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Estevan Motor Speedway, part of the Tougher Than Dirt Tour. The Westhope, North Dakota, driver adjusted his line following a lap seven caution and mastered the 3/8-mile oval the rest of the way. As the battle for second unfolded behind him, Deschamp pulled away for his third straight win at Estevan with the tour, second at the track in 2025, third victory of this year’s tour, and ninth career tour win – tying him with Erik Laudenschlager for most all-time. Deschamp started second. Three-time Estevan SportMod champion Leevi Runge was the runner-up, while the 2006 McLean County and Geographical Center Speedway Stock Car champion completed the podium. Raynard Awarded First Career Tour Win in Hobby Stocks Diezel Raynard was officially declared the winner of Friday’s 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock Tougher Than Dirt Tour main event at Estevan Motor Speedway. Raynard led [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 5, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 855; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 788; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 747; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 731; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 702; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, and Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., both 699; 8. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 671; 9. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 659; 10. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 627; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 595; 12. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 584; 13. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 581; 14. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 577; 15. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 570; 16. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 563; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 549; 18. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 546; 19. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 542; 20. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 539. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 766; 2. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 690; 4. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 661; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 659; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 635; [Read More]

Deschamp Doubles Up with Tougher Than Dirt Tour at Williston

By Ben Deatherage WILLISTON, N.D. (Jun. 5, 2025) — Gabe Deschamp mastered restarts and lapped traffic at Williston Basin Speedway to win Thursday’s 25-lap Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature during the Tougher Than Dirt Tour at the Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds. Tanner Conlin paced the field early, only for the previous night’s winner, Leevi Runge, to take command the next lap. Two-time defending tour champion Deschamp got past Runge on lap three, but a caution reverted the lead back to Runge. Runge, the three-time Estevan Motor Speedway track champion, had to deal with multiple restarts. On the final green flag run, which began on lap seven, Deschamp applied heavy pressure and eventually grabbed the lead on lap nine. Despite encountering lapped traffic on lap 13, Deschamp, from Westhope, mastered the conditions to secure his second win of the week, his second straight at Williston, and his eighth career tour victory. It was his sixth overall win of the season in the SportMod ranks. Runge held on for second, edging out the 2006 McLean County and [Read More]