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Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through September 11, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 981; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 980; 3. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 976; 4. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 970; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 964; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 958; 7. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 953; 8. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 950; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 948; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 947; 12. Kinzer McCord, Molt, Montana, and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 946; 14. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, both 944; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 942; 17. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 938; 18. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 936; 19. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 933; 20. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 932. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 995; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 973; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., and Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., both 969; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 947; 7. Braden Richards, Madrid, [Read More]

12th Annual Iron Cup Headlines Two Nights at Park Jefferson Speedway

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON S.D. (Sept. 8, 2025) — The 12th annual Iron Cup returns to Park Jefferson Speedway on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, with two complete shows, IMCA TV coverage, and more than $60,000 in driver payouts on the line. Thursday, Sept. 25, will feature an open practice with $30 pit passes, before racing officially begins with Friday’s program. Opening night will see Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Saturday’s Iron Cup Championship Night raises the stakes with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars each racing for $1,500. The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods compete for $1,250, with Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks at $1,000 and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts at $500. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the best drivers from across the region converging on Park Jefferson to battle for Iron Cup glory and a share of the purse. More [Read More]

29th Annual Abe Lincoln Memorial Runs Sept. 11-13 at US 30 Speedway

By Ben Deatherage COLUMBUS, Neb. (Sept. 8, 2025) — One of Nebraska’s most prestigious IMCA specials returns this fall as US 30 Speedway hosts the 29th Annual Abe Lincoln Memorial, set for Thursday through Saturday, September 11-13. The three-day event begins on Thursday, September 11 with an open practice session from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a mechanics race and powder puff from 8:30 to 9 p.m. A pit crew competition caps the night at 9 p.m. Pits open at 5 p.m. with a $20 pit pass. There will be no grandstand admission on Thursday. Racing action begins Friday, September 12. Hot laps are scheduled for 7 p.m., the pit meeting at 7:30, and the National Anthem at 7:50, with racing to follow at 8 p.m. On the card are RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Saturday, September 13, features the headline program with hot laps at 5 p.m., the pit meeting at 5:30, and the National Anthem at 5:50 before racing begins [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.

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 28, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 981; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, and Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, both 975; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, both 963; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 958; 7. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, and Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, both 947; 9. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 946; 10. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 945; 11. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, each 944; 14. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 943; 15. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 938; 16. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 936; 18. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 933; 19. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 930; 20. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 927. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 995; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 973; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 969; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 967; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 947; 7. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 944; [Read More]

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]

Veloz Storms from Eighth for Davenport Late Model Victory; Ryan Secures Sixth Track Title

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — Logan Veloz picked up his fourth Sunoco IMCA Late Model win of the season at Davenport Speedway, charging from eighth starting to the lead by lap five. Once in front, the Colona, Illinois chauffeur was untouchable the rest of the way. The victory was Veloz’s 11th overall this year, with four of those coming at Davenport. Matt Ryan came from the sixth row to earn a hard-fought second with a last-lap pass, while Nathan Balensiefen ran inside the top five all night before settling for third. Ryan capped the night by clinching his sixth Davenport Late Model track championship. Eckrich Breaks Through for First Davenport Modified Win; Diercks Edges Title Battle Jace Eckrich scored his first-ever Davenport feature win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, charging from fifth starting to the lead in just six laps and never looking back. The victory also marked his first Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph. The championship picture provided just as much drama. Spencer Diercks came into the night with [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]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 21, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 976; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 973; 3. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 972; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, both 958; 6. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 952; 7. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 947; 8. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 944; 9. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 941; 10. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 940; 12. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 938; 13. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 936; 14. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 934; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 932; 16. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 926; 17. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., both 924; 19. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 920; 20. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 919. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 994; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 970; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 965; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 963; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 939; 7. Kodey Miles, Bernard, [Read More]