Modified Archives

Cruz Birkhofer Scores First Career Win at Davenport’s Sheet Metal Showdown

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jun. 21, 2025) — Cruz Birkhofer claimed his first career Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature win Saturday night during the Sheet Metal Showdown at Davenport Speedway, earning a $2,000 payday in the process. Starting on the outside of the front row, Birkhofer committed to the high side and never looked back, leading every circuit of the main event. At the finish, he held a half-second advantage over Andy Nezworski. Nezworski, who started fourth, had to work past Chase Brunscheen to take over second. He managed to close to within a car length of Birkhofer in the closing laps, but couldn’t get close enough to challenge for the lead. Logan Veloz finished third after rolling off fifth. Carter charges from 12th to SportMod Win Brayton Carter picked up the $2,000 Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win in thrilling fashion. Josh Starr set the early pace after starting on the front row and led until a lap 12 caution bunched up the field. On the restart, Dylan VanWyk powered to the front and [Read More]

Harris Clash Postponed to August 5 Due to Weather Forecast

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 23, 2025 ) — Due to a gloomy weather forecast, officials have announced that the Harris Clash, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at Boone Speedway, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 5. Bob Harris, Boone Speedway staff, and IMCA officials made the decision to help teams save money by avoiding unnecessary travel. The early announcement gives teams time to adjust their plans and refocus for the new date. In light of the schedule change, IMCA officials have also begun working on the return of Iowa Speedweek, with further details on dates and participating tracks to be announced soon.

Hamilton Breaks Through in Modifieds at Hutchinson

By Sheldon Wickwar HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jun. 20, 2025) — William Nusser and Tim Hamilton each won their Friesen Performance IMCA Modified heat races earlier in the night at SaltCity Racing, held on the historic Kansas State Fairgrounds oval on Friday night. That set them up to share the front row for the main event, with Hamilton drawing the pole. Hamilton grabbed the lead at the drop of the green and immediately distanced himself from a fierce battle for second, where Nusser, Peyton Burkhart, and Jake Nightingale traded positions throughout the contest. Lapped traffic in the final five laps didn’t faze Hamilton, who shook off recent bad luck and drove his brand-new race car to victory lane Night number five on the new car proved to be the lucky one for the Lindsay, Oklahoma driver, who made the switch from the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods to the Modified division in 2022. The win was Hamilton’s second career Modified victory and his first of the season in the Jet Racing Central Region. Burkhart crossed the stripe in [Read More]

Pettit Powers to Late-Race Modified Win at Ocean

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Jun. 20, 2025) — Jim Pettit II of Prunedale soared around the outside of Cody Burke with two laps remaining to win the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Ocean Speedway — his second Shaw Race Cars Western Region victory of the season, both at the track. Burke led the action from the pole position. Dustin Canale spun to set up a restart on just the first lap of competition. An accordion effect on the restart caught out Bobby Hogge and Todd Hermosillo, requiring another caution to separate the two vehicles. Cole Szlauko spun from third on lap 17, erasing a 1.6 second lead for Burke over Pettit and setting up a three-lap shootout. Pettit took full advantage, driving to the top side to lead lap 19. Burke battled back on the bottom in turn four coming to the checkered flag to no avail. Pettit scored the win followed by Burke and Jonathan Hagio. Wagner Outduels Golden for Sixth SportMod Victory of ‘25 The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod 20-lap feature [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 19, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 914; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 897; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 835; 4. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 832; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 818; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 817; 7. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 810; 8. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 800; 9. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 757; 10. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 743; 11. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 740; 12. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 725; 13. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 710; 14. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 693; 15. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 686; 16. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 681; 17. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 678; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 663; 19. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 661; 20. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 650. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 919; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 890; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 780; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 778; 5. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 765; 6. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 7. Bobby [Read More]

Whisler Wires IMCA Wild West Speedweek Modified Field at Cottage Grove

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Jun. 19, 2025) — Eston Whisler wasted no time establishing control of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Cottage Grove Speedway on Thursday night during IMCA Wild West Speedweek. The 20-year-old racer from Otis, took the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back. A caution on lap two bunched the field early, but Whisler mastered the lone restart and quickly rebuilt his advantage. As the race stayed green, he encountered lapped traffic by lap 13 and spent the remainder of the 35-lap contest slicing through slower cars. Behind him, a spirited battle for second unfolded between Kevin Williamson, piloting the Superior Fuel Cell-owned No. 42, and Bricen James in the Schram Motorsports No. 13. James finally cleared Williamson on lap 26, but the 2019 Shaw Race Cars Western Region champion and 2022 Speedweek king was too far back to mount a charge. Whisler went unchallenged to score his first career Speedweek victory, and his third Shaw Race Cars Western Region triumph of 2025 — [Read More]

$7,500-to-Win Modified Nationals Returns to Grays Harbor Raceway July 18–19

By Ben Deatherage ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2025) — One of the biggest Friesen Performance Modified races in the Pacific Northwest returns for its 26th running, as the Modified Nationals takes center stage at Grays Harbor Raceway on Friday and Saturday, July 18–19. The event pays an impressive $7,500 to win and $200 to start Saturday’s 40-lap main event, with over $20,000 in total purse money up for grabs. This IMCA-sanctioned special will feature two nights of intense racing. On Friday, all drivers will compete in two heat races — the first lined up straight-up by pill draw, the second fully inverted by original draw order. Points will be awarded based on finishing position and passing points. The top 18 in overall points from Friday advance directly to Saturday’s A Main, while the rest will transfer into Saturday’s B Mains. Also, Friday night, the prestigious Race of Champions returns — a 25-lap showdown featuring up to 20 drivers who are either former Modified Nationals champions, Modified track champions from the past 10 years, or 2024 Grays [Read More]

Barker Banks $5,000 RTI Nationals Win at Park Jefferson

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON, S.D. (Jun. 15, 2025) — The Sunday night RTI Nationals brought a packed house to Park Jefferson International Speedway with a whopping $5,000 payday on the line for the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. And it was two-time South Dakota State champion Travis Barker who cashed in. Barker, who started seventh, muscled his way through a hard-fought 35-lap main event. Early on, Brady Wenzlaff controlled the race while three-time Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod winner, Johnathon Logue, and Devin Tripp waged a three-wide battle for the top spot. Tripp edged ahead on lap four and began to stretch his lead, but Barker closed fast. A lap 13 caution reset the field, and on lap 16, Barker nipped Tripp at the line to take over the top spot. Tripp countered by moving to the high side, only for another yellow to wave. That opened the door for 2015 IMCA Hobby Stock national champion Justin Luinenburg, who slotted into second. Luinenburg and Tripp fought hard to the [Read More]

Driver and Fan Appreciation Night Set for July 5 at 34 Raceway with Free Admission and Giveaways Galore

By Ben Deatherage WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Jun. 18, 2025) — A massive celebration is in store for race fans and teams alike on Saturday, July 5 at 34 Raceway, as Driver and Fan Appreciation Night presented by LaVeine Sanitation features FREE grandstand admission, $14,000 added to the purse, post-race fireworks, and prize giveaways throughout the evening. Five Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly divisions will be in action, with boosted payouts across the board. Headlining the night are the Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, each racing for $1,500 to win and $150 to start. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will race for $500 to win and $50 to start. All drivers will receive one free pit pass and a driver goodie bag. Bonus giveaways—including tools, parts, drive shafts, tires, shock rebuilds, etc.—are available only to pre-registered drivers. There are no entry or registration fees, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged to be eligible for the prize drawings. Weekly 34 Raceway drivers are asked to pre-register as well. [Read More]

Moore Picks Up Second Win of the Year at Grays Harbor

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (Jun. 15, 2025) — Brian Izzi got the jump on the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified field at Grays Harbor Raceway from his outside front row starting spot and led the early laps of the main event. On lap three, contact occurred in a battle for seventh, eighth, and ninth between Jason Tole, Tyson Blood, and Riley Scherer. Scherer and Blood got together, sending Blood spinning to a stop and ending his night early. Austin Rognlin took over the lead on the restart, with Craig Moore sliding into third and then passing Izzi for second a lap later. Rognlin built a healthy lead through lap 10, but Moore slowly began to reel him in as the leaders encountered lapped traffic. Moore capitalized and made the pass for the lead on lap 21. A late restart gave Rognlin one last chance, but the veteran Moore held on to score his second win of the year at GHR and in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Rognlin settled for second, with Jason Tole rounding [Read More]