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Gaylord Edges DeVilbiss in .020-Second Photo Finish for Modified Glory at Marshalltown

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 18, 2025) – The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered the race of the night at Marshalltown Speedway with a jaw-dropping 20-lap thriller. Zach Rawlins led early before Zane DeVilbiss threw a slick slider to take command. But the show wasn’t over. Tripp Gaylord lit the fuse in the closing laps, slicing through the field and reeling in DeVilbiss after late cautions re-bunched the pack. The two swapped sliders in a final-lap showdown that ended with Gaylord edging DeVilbiss by a razor-thin margin of just .020 seconds. Todd Shute crossed in third. The victory marked Gaylord’s fifth win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region—and his third at MoTown. Jenae Gustin Outduels Carter in Classic SportMod Showdown The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods turned up the intensity with Marshalltown’s own Jenae Gustin jumping to an early lead and navigating lap traffic with laser focus. Brayton Carter wasn’t far behind and reeled her in to set up a thrilling second-half battle. The duo put on a clinic in clean, [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 17, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 956; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 952; 3. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 928; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, both 927; 6. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 918; 7. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 902; 8. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 901; 9. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 899; 10. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 891; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 881; 12. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 879; 13. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 878; 14. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, and Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., both 868; 16. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 862; 17. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 853; 18. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 846; 19. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 845; 20. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 834. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 949; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 928; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 902; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 887; 6. Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski, Wisconsin, 882; 7. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, [Read More]

Mike Mullen Has $10,000 Night with Brian ‘Crutch’ Crutchley Memorial Mod Lite Win

By Dave Medler BREWERTON, N.Y. (Jul. 11, 2025) — Mike Mullen scored the biggest victory of his career in Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite competition Friday night at Brewerton Speedway, claiming $2,150 in purse and awards—and an additional $8,000 in the Motor Raffle—at the inaugural Brian “Crutch” Crutchley Memorial. Zach Sobotka and Mullen brought the 24-car field to green for the 33-lap main event, with Sobotka jumping to the early lead. However, a caution flew on lap two, and Sobotka broke on the restart, ending his night early. By lap five, Mullen was in front with points leader Joe Isabell in hot pursuit. Justin Williams, P.O. Trudeau, and Joe Garafolo also battled in the top five. Mullen and Isabell broke away from the field by lap 10 while the fight continued behind them. The two remained locked in a duel at halfway, with lapped traffic looming ahead. On lap 25, both leaders hugged the low side before Isabell moved to the top, hoping to find an edge as the final laps clicked off. But Mullen [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 10, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 948; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 932; 3. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 917; 6. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 904; 7. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 891; 8. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 882; 9. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 875; 10. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 869; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., and Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., both 868; 13. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 862; 14. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 855; 15. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 846; 16. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 836; 17. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 835; 18. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 823; 19. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 808; 20. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 797. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 967; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 949; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 918; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 880; 5. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 861; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 854; 7. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, [Read More]

Reid Claims Second Victory in the Tex Meyers 8-Ball Classic

By Justin Newman NASHVILLE, Ark. (Jul. 5, 2025) — The 5th Annual Tex Meyers 8-Ball Classic, presented by Meyers Supply, brought fans together Saturday night at Diamond Park Speedway for a night of thrilling Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action and heartfelt remembrance. The event, held annually in honor of regional racing pioneer Tex Meyers, continues to be a cornerstone of the summer schedule — not just for the racing, but for the legacy it preserves. Tex Meyers, who passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19, was a pivotal figure in establishing Mod Lite racing in the region. His contributions, character, and dedication continue to live on through this special event. Jace Reid once again etched his name in the history books, securing his second career win in the event and joining Blake Wilson as a two-time winner of the Tex Meyers Classic. Reid wheeled his entry from a fifth-place starting spot, working his way forward in a fierce back-and-forth battle with Wilson that had fans on their feet. Wilson settled for a [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 2, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 919; 3. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 899; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 896; 5. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 882; 6. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 865; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 862; 8. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 860; 9. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 853; 10. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 844; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 843; 12. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 838; 13. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 833; 14. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 826; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 793; 16. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 789; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, both 787; 19. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 770; 20. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 724. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 959; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 943; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 890; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 869; 5. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 852; 6. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 826; 7. Cole Czarneski, [Read More]

Berry Blazes Field in Marshalltown Modified Main Event

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — The nightcap proved to be a scorcher as the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds roared onto the track. Dustin Kroening sat on the pole, with Jake McBirnie to his outside. But it was Marshalltown native Tom Berry Jr. who made quick work of the field, grabbing the lead early and leaving the rest behind. Berry cruised to a dominant win in the 20-lap finale, while Kollin Hibdon and McBirnie completed the podium. The win was Berry’s third of the season, coming at three different tracks, with two scored in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Carter Slides to SportMod Supremacy Fans were treated to a slide-job clinic in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Kaden Rice of Mitchellville started from the pole with Boone’s Matt Avila alongside. Avila led early, but caution flags gave Brayton Carter the openings he needed. The two traded sliders in spectacular fashion before Carter finally cleared Avila and held on for the win. Will Wolf placed third. It marked Carter’s 19th win of the [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]

Mod Lites of Arkansas Raise Donations for Northeast Arkansas Humane Society

By Rif Clair PARAGOULD, Ark. (Jun. 21, 2025) — The Mod Lites of Arkansas hosted its third annual Racing For The Paws event Saturday night at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway. The event featured both Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action and a donation drive benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, which collected pet supplies and cleaning products. “This event is special to us as we not only get to bring Mod Lite racing to a new audience in a near-capacity setting, but we also get to do something for a great organization that helps displaced animals find their fur-ever home,” said promoter Bryce Vowan. “Our signature trophy for the event, The Paw, has become a very sought-after item for every racer’s trophy case.” Before the start of the racing program, Paul Alban displayed his no. 74a Sidewinder Chassis atop the hill near the entrance, allowing fans and fellow drivers to drop off donations of pet food, cleaning products, and toys. Many spectators, unfamiliar with Mod Lites, had the chance to see the car up close, ask [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]