Northern SportMod Archives

Hibdon Wins Yankee Dirt Classic Modified Finale by .039 Seconds

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2026) — The 49th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic was completed Saturday night despite Mother Nature throwing a couple of curveballs at the 300 Raceway crew. Thanks to the relentless efforts of R.J. Simon and the entire crew, the entire race program was completed. A two-day total of 322 race teams took part in the Yankee, presented by GTG Peterbilt. The closest finish of the weekend was witnessed Saturday night in the Trading Paints Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified championship race. Waterloo driver Kollin Hibdon, by way of Pahrump, Nev., charged from 20th starting and made a last-lap move to nip Jed Freiburger at the stripe by just .039 of a second. Freiburger had led the entire race, but in the late going the lead pack swelled to five very talented drivers. Hibdon’s last-lap heroics earned him his 10th IMCA Modified victory of the season, with nine coming in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Freiburger settled for second, while 2021 IMCA national champion Jeff “Bone” Larson was third and [Read More]

Drueke Charges From 13th in Championship Showdown Thriller at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 29. 2026) — Saturday was the Championship Showdown at Eagle Raceway, presented by Avid Realty and the Lincoln Stars. The night could only be described as “Jam Packed” as the largest crowd of the season showed up to see 147 cars compete in 28 races to determine who would leave America’s Home Track with the honor of being a 2026 points champion. Dan Nekolite led the opening circuit of the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature before Brandon Horton took command on lap six. The championship battle took a dramatic turn on lap 11 when points leader Cole Wayman stopped in turn four with a broken left rear heim and went off on the hook. Horton continued to lead while Gene Ackland, Cole Vanderheiden and Tyler Drueke worked their way forward. Horton jumped the cushion and hit the turn two wall with just four laps left, moving Drueke into the lead. After starting 13th, Drueke held them off to win by nearly two seconds. It was the Eagle driver’s fifth victory [Read More]

Stock Car Stampede Roars Into Jamestown on Sept. 25-26 for 55th Running

By Jon Breckel JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Aug. 31, 2026) — The biggest racing weekend of the season at Jamestown Speedway is almost here as the 55th annual Stock Car Stampede takes over the North Dakota oval Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars headline both nights of the Stampede. Racing begins at 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, with the format following the successful programs used in recent years. Fans unable to attend can watch both nights live on IMCA TV affiliate Dacotah Speedway TV. A lucrative purse awaits competitors in all three IMCA divisions. The Modifieds race for $3,055 to win and $255 to start, while Stock Cars and Northern SportMods each race for $2,055 to win and $175 to start. Friday night’s program consists of heat and dash races, setting the top eight starting positions for each feature. Consolation events and A features Saturday determine the 2026 Stock Car Stampede champions. The Stampede has long been one of North Dakota’s marquee dirt [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 27, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 993; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 991; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 971; 4. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 965; 5. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 960; 6. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, and Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, both 958; 8. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 955; 9. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 951; 10. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 944; 11. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 942; 12. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, 939; 13. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 936; 14. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, and Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, both 932; 16. John Nord, Enderlin, N.D., 929; 17. Tyler Belcher, Laceyville, Pennsylvania, 925; 18. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 921; 19. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 919; 20. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 918. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 2. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 982; 3. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 980; 4. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 979; 5. Kyle Vanover, Beatrice, Neb., and Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., both 971; 7. Kelly Shryock, [Read More]

Super Nationals Pre-Entries Hit 1,000 for Fifth Consecutive Year

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2026) — For the fifth consecutive year, pre-entries for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s have reached the 1,000 mark as another massive gathering of IMCA competitors prepares to descend on Boone Speedway. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified driver Chevy Hadan of Washington, Neb., became the 1,000th driver to register for the 44th annual event, scheduled Sept. 5-12. The milestone continues a remarkable run of four-figure participation at America’s Racin’ Vacation. Super Nationals first reached 1,000 pre-entries in 2022 and has surpassed that mark every year since. Competitors from 31 states, three Canadian provinces, and two Australian states are already represented on the 2026 entry list. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars lead the way with 300 entries, with Bryan Snell of Coon Rapids becoming the division’s 300th registrant. They are followed by 240 Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, 169 Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, 155 Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, 76 Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, and 58 Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites. The Modified field includes competitors from 26 states [Read More]

Harris Auto Racing Open House Returns Sept. 10 During Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2026) — Harris Auto Racing will once again open its doors to the racing community during America’s Racin’ Vacation, hosting its annual Open House from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at its Boone facility. Located at 1775 219th Lane, the Harris Auto Racing facility will give visitors an opportunity to go behind the scenes, tour the shop, meet team members, and get an up-close look at the company’s 2027 chassis. Harris will have its latest chassis on display during the Open House, giving racers an opportunity to check out what is available for the 2027 season and talk directly with Harris representatives. Special promotional deals on select bumpers and kits will also be available during the event. A free lunch will be served during the Open House. The event coincides with the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at nearby Boone Speedway, making the Open House a convenient stop for race teams and fans already in Boone. Visitors can learn more about Harris chassis for Modifieds, [Read More]

More Than $90,000 in Contingency Awards Up for Grabs at Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2026) — More than $90,000 in contingency awards will be up for grabs when hundreds of IMCA competitors converge on Boone Speedway for the 2026 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Competitors in all seven divisions will chase product, product certificates, gift cards, cash bonuses, and other awards throughout America’s Racin’ Vacation, Sept. 5-12. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will all be part of the contingency program. Dozens of companies from throughout the motorsports industry have contributed to this year’s program, including Abilene Race Rads, AERO Race Wheels, AFCO, Allstar Performance, AutoMeter, Bassett, BHE, Brinn Transmission, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Coleman Racing Products, CPT Racing Manufacturing, Dominator Race Products, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Eibach, EngineQuest, Fast Shafts, Finishline Racing Products, Harris Auto Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hyperco, Integra Racing Shocks, Intercomp, Jaz Products, Jerovetz Motorsports Shock Service, Justice Brothers, Kevko Racing, Kirkey [Read More]

Robles Prevails in Stock Cars at Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2026) — Kenneth Robles of Rio Vista won the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway after a spirited battle with point leader Fred Ryland. Dave Hill of San Francisco led the opening lap before Robles used an inside pass on the backstretch to take command. His father, Jason Robles of Rio Vista, went low in turn four to take second from Hill. Ryland began working his way forward, making an outside pass on Hill for third before going high in turn two on lap six to take second from Jason Robles. A yellow flag later that lap regrouped the field with Kenneth Robles leading Ryland and Jason Robles. Robles and Ryland pulled away from the pack as Ryland repeatedly looked to the inside. A low move in turn four on lap 12 gave Ryland momentum, and the two crossed the start/finish line in a dead heat. Moments later, Ryland lost power in turn two, ending his challenge for the win. Kenneth Robles led [Read More]

Eckblad Emerges From Arlington Stock Car Battle

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 22, 2026) — Three different drivers took turns out front before Daniel Eckblad emerged from a wild 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature Saturday night at Arlington Raceway. Matt Speckman led the opening circuits as Ryan Bjerkeset and A.J. Zimmerman joined him in three-wide racing near the front. Bjerkeset moved into the lead on lap three before Speckman regained the advantage two laps later. A caution gave Speckman another opportunity out front, with Bjerkeset and Tim Pessek joining him in side-by-side racing around the track. The race was stopped near halfway when Brent Uecker’s car experienced a small fire. Bjerkeset took advantage of the ensuing restart to regain the lead, but Eckblad was making his way forward from the 11th starting position. The St. Peter driver hugged the bottom of the track to work his way into the top spot, then held off the competition over the final six laps to take the checkered flag. It was Eckblad’s second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with both [Read More]

Super Nationals Registration Due Aug. 28 to Race in Prelude

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2026) — Drivers planning to compete in the NAPA Auto Parts Double Down Prelude must be registered for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s by noon Central time Friday, Aug. 28. Competitors who register for Super Nationals after the deadline will not be eligible to compete in the Sept. 5-6 Prelude at Boone Speedway. Before registering, competitors must first purchase an IMCA license for every division in which they intend to compete. Drivers should then register for Super Nationals on MyRacePass. Entries will be confirmed in the order they are received, with car numbers assigned based on confirmation order. The 12th annual Prelude features two full days of racing, giving competitors one final opportunity to compete at Boone before Super Nationals officially gets underway. The unique Double Down format has become a staple of Prelude weekend, rewarding more drivers while helping accommodate the tremendous car counts that continue to define the event. Should any division exceed 100 entries, competitors will once again be split into twin [Read More]