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Nigh Notches First 2025 Late Model Win in Wild Maquoketa Finish

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models at Maquoketa Speedway saw front row starter Doug Nigh and 10th-starting Evan Miller swap the lead several times throughout the 25-lap feature. As the laps wound down with the two still battling for the top spot, a late race caution set up a three-lap dash to the finish. The lead pack behind Nigh was scrambled, and Logan Veloz made a last-minute charge to finish right on the heels of Nigh. Nigh scored his first win of the season, while Miller held on for third ahead of Bryce Garnhart. Schueller Goes Flag-to-Flag for First Maquoketa Modified Victory The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw a strong field of 18 drivers take the green flag for their 20-lap feature. Jason Schueller took the green from the pole and led the main event flag-to-flag. Schueller’s win was far from easy as he was pressured early by fellow front row starter Brandon Jewell, and late in the race, Shane Paris closed the gap and settled for second [Read More]

Hogge Gets Ocean Modified Win in Final Turn Thriller

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Bobby Hogge of Salinas extended his points lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Ocean Speedway, leading only the final corner for a thrilling victory in the 25-lap feature. Nevada’s Kaetlyn Robertson held off numerous challenges from Jacob Mallet Jr., withstanding the pressure to lead the first 13 laps of competition. Robert Marsh then drove past Mallet into second and took the lead from Robertson on lap 14. Hogge, who started seventh, followed Marsh through the field to take over the second spot. The duo ran nose to tail for the final 11 circuits. Marsh was slowed by lapped traffic coming into turn three on the final lap, allowing Hogge to dive underneath and steal the win out of turn four. The dramatic finish gave Hogge his sixth win of the year at the Watsonville ¼-mile and his ninth in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region in 2025. Mallet finished third. Frazier Claims First SportMod Win of Season at Ocean The Frazier family enjoyed a successful night, [Read More]

Flippo Flies to Modified Win at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2025) — Jerry Flippo dominated the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Hancock County Speedway, scoring his first win at Britt this season. A past Night of 10,000 Stars champion, Flippo grabbed the lead early and never looked back en route to the checkers. The victory marked his second of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Jeremy Mills rallied from seventh to finish second but couldn’t run down the leader in the closing laps. Clint Hatlestad completed the podium. Heath Tulp, winner of night one Sunoco IMCA Stock Car action at Britt earlier this year, returned to victory lane Friday night. Tulp controlled the field throughout the contest, topping Kevin Opheim and Troy Swearingen. The victory was Tulp’s second of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Dustin West overcame early-season mechanical setbacks to earn his first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature win of the year at Britt. Randy Cram turned in a season-best performance to finish second, while Alec Fett took third. In [Read More]

Whisler Construction Banks Mod Nationals Set for August 9 at Sunset Speedway Park

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Sunset Speedway Park will be the place to be as the Whisler Construction Banks Mod Nationals presented by Schram Bros Excavating takes center stage on Saturday, August 9. Friesen Performance IMCA Modified drivers from across the area will converge on the tight ¼-mile bullring, all chasing a $2,000 payday in the 40-lap main event. The action-packed program will feature a unique qualifying and scramble-based format. Swan Island Sheet Metal qualifying will see all competitors time in via pill draw order, with the fastest car drawing for an invert chip to set up the heat race grids. Fast time receives $100, with second and third quick times each earning $50. James Gang Pizza Heat Races will consist of either three or four 10-lap heats, depending on car count. If three heats are run, the top four from each will transfer directly to the main; if four are run, the top three will advance. Heat winners and the fastest qualifying transfer driver will be locked into the Dirt Oval TV [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 31, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 968; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 962; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 945; 4. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 935; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 934; 7. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 933; 8. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 930; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 924; 10. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 921; 11. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 920; 12. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 913; 14. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 912; 15. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 911; 17. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 905; 18. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 896; 19. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 892; 20. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 889. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 986; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 984; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 960; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 953; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 946; 6. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 915; 7. Rod Snellenberger, [Read More]

$10,000 Payday Awaits SportMods at Captain of the Creek at 141

By Ben Deatherage FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (Aug. 1, 2025) — 141 Speedway again takes center stage as the Captain of the Creek presented by East Central Coin returns August 12 and 13, offering Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod drivers a shot at a $10,000 payday in Wednesday night’s championship feature. Like the Clash at the Creek and the Stock Car-based King of the Creek, this SportMod-focused event uses a revamped format and awards valuable Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National and Wisconsin State points. Drivers will qualify through a full Tuesday night program with heat races and split qualifying features, each limited to 24 starters. Heat race lineups will be set by draw, and the top five finishers in each qualifying feature will lock into Wednesday’s $10,000-to-win main event. Those who come up short of a transfer spot will still have a chance to cash in with the Wednesday night Non-Qualifier feature, which pays $1,000 to win. Both nights will also feature Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars as part of the racing [Read More]

Williamson Wires Cottage Grove Modified Midweek Mayhem

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 30, 2025) — Kevin Williamson dominated Wednesday night’s 25-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Cottage Grove Speedway, becoming the third different winner in as many rounds of the 2025 Midweek Mayhem Series. Piloting the Superior Fuel Cells-backed no. 42, the Coburg racer scored his second victory of the season at CGS and in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Williamson grabbed the lead on the opening start and quickly separated himself from the rest of the field. He encountered light lapped traffic on lap eight but didn’t skip a beat as he built a commanding advantage. Things got interesting late as heavier traffic came into play with just three laps to go, but the five-time and reigning track champion Jake Mayden, wheeling the Dustin Brooks-owned no. 5M, couldn’t close the gap. Jesse Williamson, a multi-time IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion and older brother to the winner, finished third aboard the SDMF Customs no. W5 house car. Ashley Keeps SportMod Streak Alive at CGS Ricky Ashley continued his Midweek [Read More]

Thornton Keeps Back Hibdon at Boone for First Salute to Vets Modified Win

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (July 26, 2025) — Dylan Thornton outdueled Kollin Hibdon in the late stages of a thrilling Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event Saturday at Boone Speedway, earning his first career win on the Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts. The reigning Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champion in both the Modified and Late Model divisions, originally from California and now living in Belle Plaine, Iowa, scored his fourth overall win of 2025 in the Modifieds and second in the Razor Chassis North Central Region — both at Boone. Thornton got the jump from the drop of the green and quickly set the tone, but multiple cautions early on interrupted the flow. California transplant Trevor Fitz, the 2019 IMCA California State champion, and eight-time defending Hancock County Speedway track champion Jeremy Mills fought hard for second before Thornton began to check out. Hibdon, champion of the Ernie Mincy Early Thaw Series back in February at Central Arizona Raceway, made his move late [Read More]

Suckow Scores First Stock Car Victory at Independence

By Christine Rublack INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 26, 2025) — Cole Suckow raced to his first-ever victory in a Sunoco IMCA Stock Car Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway, taking charge early and never looking back. Riley Hanson and Brett Vanous waged a fierce battle for second with Tom Schmitt in close pursuit. As Hanson and Vanous ran side-by-side, Suckow extended his advantage and cruised to the checkers. Hanson and Vanous completed the podium. Cordes Captures Modified Glory In the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Mike Burbridge led most of the way but it was Troy Cordes who scored the win in the closing laps. Burbridge looked strong out front as Jerry King and Keith Pittman chased. A tight three-car battle between Jacob Snyder, Mark Schulte, and Cordes shaped up behind them. By midway, Schulte was sizing up King for second while Burbridge began navigating traffic. The final laps brought the field together, and Cordes found momentum on the high side to surge into the lead. He crossed the stripe first for his second Razor Chassis North Central [Read More]

Tyson Blood Gets 3rd Grays Harbor Modified Win of the Season

By Shaun Hulbert Elma, Wash. (July 27, 2025) — Four-time Washington State IMCA Champion and four-time Grays Harbor Track Champion Tyson Blood kept the momentum rolling with his third win of the season at Grays Harbor Raceway and fifth overall in the 2025 Shaw Race Cars Western Region for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Jake Sorenson led the early laps, fending off multiple challenges from Brenton Schnitzer. On lap nine, the battle for the lead reached a fever pitch as Blood made it three-wide on the front stretch. Entering turn one, Schnitzer got loose trying to avoid contact with Sorenson, clipped Blood, bounced off an infield tire, and came to a stop—bringing out the race’s only caution. On the restart, Blood powered to the outside and drove around Sorenson to take the lead for good. He never looked back and cruised to victory. Sorenson held on for second, while Jeff Westergard charged forward from 10th to round out the podium in third. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch [Read More]