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Beast of the East Showdown Delivers Full Slate of Mod Lite Action in 2025

By Ben Deatherage BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2025) — For the first time in its young history, the Beast of the East Showdown for the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites was completed in full, with all scheduled race nights run and 36 drivers from six states and two Canadian provinces taking part. After rain claimed two of the three scheduled races in the inaugural 2024 edition, the 2025 Showdown bounced back with a three-race points-paying slate. The addition of Weedsport Speedway helped fill out the weekend, and the expanded schedule drew a deep and competitive field that kept fans on their feet all weekend long. The New York contingent defended their home turf in the opener on Friday, August 15, at Brewerton Speedway, where Justin Williams scored the victory over fellow Empire State drivers Zack Babcock and Matt Kitts. The following night, Saturday, August 16, Jaedon McDowell of Tennessee broke up the homestate dominance by claiming the win at Fulton Speedway. McDowell bested Joe Isabell and Kyle Demo, who gave New York strong representation on [Read More]

1,000 Drivers Set to Chase Glory at 2025 IMCA Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2025) – For the fourth consecutive year, pre-entries for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s have topped the 1,000 mark. On August 20, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock driver Eric Cross of Salina, Kansas, became the 1,000th driver to register for the 43rd annual event. All divisions are currently pacing ahead of last year’s totals, with 285 Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, 237 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, 168 Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, 159 Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, 78 Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, and 60 Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts already entered. The overall all-time record of 1,036 competitors was set last year, with 1,061 pre-registered entries. The Stock Car total is already an all-time preregistration record for the class, surpassing last year’s mark of 281. Outside of Iowa, leading states in registration are Wisconsin with 75, Minnesota and Nebraska each with 58, Texas with 52, Kansas with 50, Arizona with 40, Missouri with 38, Colorado with 27, California with 24, and Arkansas with 23. Six straight nights [Read More]

Donor Provides Complimentary Registration for Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lite Drivers at Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2025) – An anonymous donor has stepped forward to support Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lite drivers by covering the cost of registration for the division, beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. CST. Registration can be found on MyRacePass by searching IMCA Super Nationals. In addition to free Mod Lite registration, each Mod Lite driver who pre-enters for the event between August 20 and August 29, will also receive a complimentary pit pass for both Saturday and Sunday of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. This generous contribution provides a $130 value per Mod Lite driver. Drivers will still pay for their registration, but they will be refunded following the event. As drivers arrive at Boone Speedway on Saturday, August 30, there will be a list of those drivers eligible for a free pit pass at the main pit shack. The donation is intended to encourage strong participation and help Mod Lite competitors set a new division attendance record at the Super Nationals. “This donation ensures that [Read More]

IMCA TV Brings Full-Menu Coverage of Super Nationals With Whole Pie Package

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 19, 2025) — IMCA.TV returns as the official streaming provider of the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. From August 30 through Championship Saturday, September 6, fans can feast on eight straight days of live coverage served hot from Boone Speedway, home of America’s Racin’ Vacation. And just like a Casey’s pizza to fuel you at the track, in the shop, or at home, fans can order up the Whole Pie package from IMCA TV to make sure they don’t miss a single lap. For $179.99, the Whole Pie delivers start-to-finish coverage of every division and every night. Each day is a slice of the action, with single-day passes available for $34.99 — except Championship Saturday, priced at $49.99. This all-inclusive pass remains the best value and includes the expanded JE Pistons & Manley Products Studio Show featuring in-depth analysis from Blake Walker alongside IMCA TV’s own Ben Deatherage. To whet fans’ appetites even more, Speed Sport 1 will air The Speedway Motors Road to the Dance live — [Read More]

Williams Outduels the Pack to Launch Beast of the East Showdown at Brewerton

By Dave Medler BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 15, 2025) — Justin Williams jumped out to the early lead in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite 25-lap feature, the opening leg of the Second Annual Beast of the East Showdown, with his dad Doug Williams tucked in close behind. After a couple of early cautions, Williams pulled out to a few car lengths by lap five while Doug Williams, Zack Babcock, Ryan Anderson, and Matt Kitts battled hard for positions two through five. By lap 10, Williams remained in command with Babcock moving into second. Doug Williams, Kitts, and Mike Mullen completed the top five. Cautions on laps 14 and 16 erased nearly a two-second advantage Williams had built. With five laps remaining, he still controlled the race while Doug Williams, Babcock, Kitts, and Mullen fought it out for the runner-up spots. A final caution on lap 21 gave the field one last chance at Williams and the $1,500 payday. Over the closing laps, however, Williams pulled away to score his first win of the season. Babcock [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 14, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 976; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 972; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 965; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 958; 5. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 956; 6. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, both 944; 8. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 940; 9. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 939; 11. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 933; 12. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 930; 13. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 928; 14. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 926; 15. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 924; 16. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 922; 17. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 920; 19. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 919; 20. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 913. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, and John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, both 990; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 968; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 959; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 954; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 933; 7. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, [Read More]

Beast of the East Showdown Brings Four Nights of Mod Lite Action to New York Tracks August 15–18

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2025) — The second annual Beast of the East Showdown is just around the corner, and Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite race fans are in for an unforgettable stretch of four races in four nights at some of New York’s premier dirt tracks. The action begins Friday, August 15 at Brewerton Speedway, continues Saturday, August 16 at Fulton Speedway, then heads to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, August 17, before wrapping up back at Brewerton on Monday, August 18. Each night offers a $1,500-to-win main event. The first three nights will award National and New York State points, with timed hot laps setting the stage for heat races and the heat race finishes determining the lineup for the features. Points will be tallied across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the Top 24 in points qualifying for Monday’s championship night. Monday’s program will not award national points but will crown the Beast of the East Showdown champion. Drivers are reminded to pre-register by midnight Thursday to save $25 on entry [Read More]

Murty Muscles Past Carter for Stock Car Thriller

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 8, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event at Marshalltown Speedway was the showstopper of the night, going 20 hard-fought laps. Ethan Atcheson and Dillon Solum brought the field to green, with Solum pacing the opening lap before a quick caution with 19 to go. Solum, Brayton Carter, and Dallon Murty staged an early three-way fight for the top spot until another yellow at lap 16 bunched them again. Carter pounced on the restart, taking the lead with 15 to go, but Murty stayed in striking distance. After a final caution with five laps left, Murty and Carter pulled away from the pack, with David Brandiss and Jimmy Gustin joining the scrap in the closing laps. Murty outdueled Carter at the stripe to back up his win from the previous week — his sixth Stock Car victory of 2025, two of them at Marshalltown and five in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Carter, Brandiss, Gustin, and Solum completed the top five. Berry Jr. Bests Murty in Modified [Read More]

Veloz Scores Third Davenport Late Model Victory of 2025

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 8, 2025) — Logan Veloz became the first Sunoco IMCA Late Model driver to earn three victories this season at Davenport Speedway. After a long lay-off for the Mississippi Valley Fair, it was back to racing at the facility. Veloz started seventh and moved up to third after five laps. He was in second by lap nine and passed Clay Simpson for the lead on lap fifteen. The win was Veloz’s 10th overall of the year in the Late Model,. Bryce Garnhart would also pass Simpson in the final laps for second. Simpson held on for third. Dierks Doubles Up at Davenport in Modifieds Brad Dierks picked up the win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Brad had to pass early race leader Jace Eckrich to grab the top spot. While those two were dicing for the lead, Spencer Diercks was slowly working his way forward from a sixth-row starting position. With two laps to go, Spencer was able to pass Eckrich for second, but would advance no further. Brad [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 7, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 973; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 962; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 960; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, both 947; 6. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 939; 7. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 938; 9. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 935; 10. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 927; 11. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 924; 13. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 922; 14. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 921; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 920; 16. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 916; 17. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, both 913; 19. Mitchell Hunt, Coral, Michigan, and Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, both 900. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 988; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 987; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 966; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 955; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 950; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 920; 7. Mason Richards, Denton, [Read More]