Northern SportMod Archives

Pettit Holds Off Late Charge for Watsonville Victory

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (June 26, 2026) — West Coast Stock Car Hall of Famer Jim Pettit II continued his mastery of Watsonville Speedway Friday night, wasting little time taking command of the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. The Prunedale driver raced into the lead at the drop of the green before surviving numerous restarts and relentless late pressure to secure the $1,000 victory. The five-time Watsonville Speedway Modified champion consistently nailed his restarts while Andrew Peckham, Gavyn Manning, and Andrew Pearce battled fiercely behind him throughout the 25-lap feature. As the laps wound down, Pettit had to withstand determined challenges from Peckham and Manning but never surrendered the point, crossing the stripe first to earn his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season and first at Watsonville in 2026. As the laps wound down, Pettit had to withstand determined challenges from Peckham and Manning but never surrendered the point, crossing the stripe first to earn his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season and first at Watsonville in [Read More]

Shryock Nips Fett at the Line in Hancock County Stock Car Thriller

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — A last-corner pass and a drag race to the checkered flag highlighted Friday night’s IMCA action at Hancock County Speedway as defending national champion Kelly Shryock stole the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature in dramatic fashion. Colby Fett appeared headed for victory after racing into the lead and controlling much of the 20-lap feature. But Shryock steadily reeled him in during the closing laps before making a bold move entering the final corner. The Fertile driver completed the pass exiting turn four, edging Fett to the finish line by just 0.012 seconds. Starting eighth, Shryock earned his third EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with two of those wins coming at Hancock County Speedway. Fett charged from 10th to finish a close second. Dan Mackenthun completed the podium, Loren Pesicka Jr. finished fourth, and Parker Slagle advanced from 14th to fifth. Fitz Leads Every Lap for First Hancock County Modified Victory Trevor Fitz was untouchable in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, leading from [Read More]

Anderson Breaks Through for First Modified Victory of ’26 at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 26, 2026) — Racing returned to CJ Speedway on Friday night after two consecutive rainouts, and fans were rewarded with an exciting evening of Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly on the high-banked 4/10-mile oval. Logan Anderson earned his first Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory of the season by working past early leader Brandon Banks in a feature filled with slide jobs. The Eddyville driver, who started fourth, used several well-timed crossover moves to wrestle away the lead before pulling away to collect his first Razor Chassis North Central Region win of 2026. Banks held on for second while eighth-starting Dan Brockert completed the podium. Blaine Webster finished fourth and Adam Shelman rounded out the top five. Wood Charges From Ninth for Seventh Stock Car Win Nathan Wood continued his torrid pace in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, charging from ninth starting position to score his seventh EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season. The Sigourney driver sliced through heavy traffic before taking command of the feature and driving [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 25, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 956; 2. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 895; 3. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 876; 4. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 853; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 808; 6. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 795; 7. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 794; 8. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 776; 9. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 743; 10. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 735; 11. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 726; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 725; 13. Grey Ferrando, Scio, Oregon, 713; 14. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 711; 15. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 704; 16. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 698; 17. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 685; 18. Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, 682; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 667; 20. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., 664. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 966; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 918; 3. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 893; 4. Jordan Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 877; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 848; 6. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 800; 7. [Read More]

Sanders Edges Ferrando by One Point for Wild West Speedweek Championship

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (June 24, 2026) — Eight races in eight days at six tracks across Oregon produced three hard-fought championship battles during the 2026 IMCA Wild West Speedweek. Matt Sanders captured his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified Wild West Speedweek championship, edging Grey Ferrando by a single point to become the first driver to win Speedweek titles in two different divisions. The Brookings racer previously claimed the IMCA Northern SportMod crowns in 2024 and 2025. Sanders pieced together one of the most consistent weeks of any competitor, collecting three feature victories, seven podium finishes and a perfect eight top-five finishes. Sanders scored wins on the first of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, the second of two nights at Coos Bay Speedway, and in the Southern Oregon Speedway finale, while never finishing worse than fifth during the tour. Ferrando remained in championship contention until the final checkered flag. The Scio driver matched Sanders with three feature victories at River City Speedway, the second of two nights at Cottage Grove Speedway, and the [Read More]

Joey Hergott Memorial Set to Make Nebraska IMCA History July 13 at Beatrice Speedway

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — The third annual Joey Hergott Memorial is poised to become one of the richest one-night events in Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing history when it returns to Beatrice Speedway on Monday, July 13. Headlined by a massive $16,026-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature, the event boasts the largest one-night IMCA payout ever offered in Nebraska and one of the most lucrative programs anywhere in the country during the 2026 season. The Joey Hergott Memorial continues to grow in stature, drawing top competitors from across the Midwest and beyond while honoring the memory of a beloved member of the racing community. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds will race for a staggering $16,026 winner’s share and $1,026 to start the main event. The feature payout includes $8,000 for second, $5,000 for third, $3,000 for fourth, and $2,500 for fifth. Drivers failing to transfer into the main event will have another opportunity through the Schmidt Happens Last Chance Modified race, which features its own lucrative purse. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will [Read More]

Feature

Rust Returns to Harris Clash Victory Lane After 10-Year Wait

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (June 23, 2026) — Joel Rust returned to victory lane at the Harris Clash for the first time in a decade, winning the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature during the 35th annual Harris Clash presented by Wehr’s Machine and Racing Products at Boone Speedway. A three-wide start brought the field to green, with 2015 Iowa State Sunoco IMCA Late Model champion Paul Nagle leading the opening lap. After an early caution, Nagle maintained command as 2016 Harris Clash winner Rust began applying pressure. Rust nearly completed a pass on lap six before a caution interrupted the battle. Two laps later, the two-time Benton County Speedway champion finally wrestled the lead away. A caution on lap eight erased Rust’s advantage, but the Grundy Center driver was flawless on the restart and gradually pulled away from the field. Reigning Marshalltown Speedway champion Kollin Hibdon used several bold moves to advance into second and closed on Rust by lap 20. The leaders entered lapped traffic one lap later, but a caution on lap 23 [Read More]

15th Annual Richie McGowan Memorial This Saturday at Bakersfield Speedway

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 23, 2026) – Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway honors one of the facility’s most beloved supporters this Saturday with the 15th annual Richie McGowan Memorial on June 27. The event features Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods. The IMCA Modifieds will race for $1,032 to win, while the IMCA Northern SportMods will compete for a $632 winner’s share. Both divisions will utilize a draw/redraw format. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m., with free on-track autographs beginning at 6:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Race fans can save $2 on general admission tickets by purchasing in advance at BakersfieldSpeedway.com. General admission is $18 online, including all fees, or $20 at the gate. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $10 in advance or $12 at the gate, while children ages 5 and under are admitted free. Parking is free of charge. Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway is located at 13500 Raceway Blvd. near Enos Lane and Interstate 5 in Bakersfield. McGowan was an important figure at [Read More]

Yeager Sweeps Modified Weekend at Sweetwater Speedway

By Kara Beech ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (June 20, 2026) — Sweetwater Speedway lived up to its reputation for exciting racing during a thrilling two-night showcase at the Rock Springs 3/8-mile oval, where Bryson Yeager stole the spotlight by sweeping the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified features and increasing his DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region win total to four. The Green River driver charged from eighth starting position on Friday and passed Michael Hale on the final lap of the 20-lap feature to earn the victory. Hale settled for second, followed by Braxton Yeager, Terrell Payne and Casey Delp. Yeager backed up that performance Saturday with another impressive drive, advancing from 10th starting position to score his second straight victory. Payne finished second, Joe Miller was third, Braxton Yeager fourth and Justen Yeager fifth. The weekend sweep gave Yeager his first two victories at Sweetwater Speedway in 2026. Vasquez and Pitt Split SportMod Honors The Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods produced some of the weekend’s most entertaining racing as 21 entries packed the pits both nights and competitors [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Shepherd Survives Late Pressure for Boone SportMod Win

By Jane Burd BOONE, Iowa (June 20, 2026) — Brayden Shepherd led all 18 laps but still had to withstand a furious late charge from Mike Smith to capture the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Boone Speedway. The Altoona driver held command throughout the contest before Smith, who advanced nine positions, closed rapidly in the closing laps. Shepherd maintained a slim advantage and secured the victory at the checkered flag for his second win of the season at two different tracks. Smith settled for second, followed by Curtis Veber, Ryan King and defending track champion Dusty Masolini. Robey Rallies for First Modified Win of 2026 Ethan Robey charged to victory in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature for his first Razor Chassis North Central Region win of the season. Brandon Leeman led the opening 14 laps before Robey, of Ames, took command and drove away for the triumph. Leeman faded to 11th by the finish. Ronn Lauritzen crossed the stripe second, while Jeremy Mills, Todd Shute and Trevor Fitz completed the top five. Smiths [Read More]