Northern SportMod Archives

Pearce Earns $1,000 Antioch Modified Victory

By Ben Deatherage ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Andrew Pearce of Oakley captured the $1,000-to-win Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Antioch Speedway, earning his first DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season. After winning his heat race, Pearce drew the outside front row starting position and led all 20 laps. Tyler Browne settled into second early before Bobby Hogge worked past him on lap 18. A late caution for Troy Foulger’s flat tire set up a two-lap dash to the finish, but Pearce maintained his advantage on the restart to secure the victory. Hogge finished second, Foulger held on for third, Browne crossed the stripe fourth, and Jim Pettit II completed the top five. The race served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational, and Pearce is now eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Ryland Rallies for Third SportMod Victory of 2026 Fred Ryland, of Brentwood, charged from fourth on the starting grid [Read More]

August Specials Bring Big Purses and All-Star Qualifiers to Maquoketa Speedway

By Ben Deatherage MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2026) — Two major August specials are on tap at Maquoketa Speedway, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night on Aug. 15 and a two-night special on Aug. 21-22 offering increased purses and All-Star qualifying opportunities. The action begins Saturday, Aug. 15, with Dynamic Tube Season Championship Night. Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods will each race for $1,000 to win, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks and Legends compete for $500 to win. Sunoco IMCA Late Models round out the program with Sunoco Bonus Bucks on the line. Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National, Iowa State, and track points will be awarded. Modifieds will also compete for Razor Chassis North Central Region points, Stock Cars for EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points, and Hobby Stocks for B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region points. The following weekend, Maquoketa Speedway hosts a two-night special on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Friday’s program features $1,000-to-win Modifieds and Stock Cars, with SportMods joining the racing card. Saturday’s [Read More]

Abelson Scores First Win of Season at Park Jefferson

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON, S.D. (July 31, 2026) — Chris Abelson took advantage of a mid-race break to collect his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season Friday night in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Park Jefferson Speedway. Jesse Patterson led the opening laps before Jimmy Cole charged around the outside to take command. Cole appeared headed for victory until he jumped the cushion exiting turn two midway through the 20-lap main event, bringing out the caution. That handed the lead to Abelson, who had worked his way forward from eighth on the starting grid. The Sioux City, Iowa, driver took full advantage, driving away over the closing laps for the win. Duke Erickson advanced from 10th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, while Greg Taylor climbed from 11th to third. Patterson held on for fourth, and R.J. Merchant completed the top five. Cole and Abelson won the heat races. Ward Earns Second Stock Car Victory of ‘26 Jason Ward raced to his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region [Read More]

Mackenthun’s Milestone Headlines Arlington Fair Night

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Dan Mackenthun reached a milestone Saturday night at Arlington Raceway, charging from 11th to score his 200th career feature victory in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event during the Sibley County Fair. Three different drivers occupied the top spot in the 20-lap feature. A.J. Zimmerman led the early laps before a series of cautions forced him to the pit area. David Moriarty inherited the lead, but Mackenthun and Matt Looft quickly worked their way to the front and battled over the closing laps. Mackenthun held off Looft to secure the historic victory. The Hamburg driver earned his ninth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season and fourth at Arlington Raceway in 2026. Looft crossed the stripe second, Moriarty finished third, Tim Pessek was fourth, and Brent Uecker completed the top five. Allen Sweeps Sprint Cars for First Career Win A first-lap red flag delayed the start of the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature after Kinzlee Giessinger flipped in turn two. She was uninjured. When [Read More]

Shute Survives Three-Wide Fight at The Bullring

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2026) — Todd Shute survived a thrilling late three-wide battle to capture Sunday night’s Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at Benton County Speedway during the Mike Benson and Scott Beauregard Memorial. Shute raced to the front early before Drew Janssen closed the gap as the laps wound down. Following a restart, Jacob Snyder joined the fight, making it a three-car battle for the lead. Shute held his line and edged back ahead before pulling away over the final laps to score the victory. The Norwalk driver earned his 12th Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season and his first at Benton County Speedway in 2026. The feature served as a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier, but Shute was already on the eligibility list to attempt to qualify for the event during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Janssen finished second, Snyder crossed the stripe third, Troy Cordes was fourth, and Jesse Belez charged from 13th to fifth to earn hard charger honors. Kyle [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Sidles Scores First Hobby Stock Victory in Marilyn Wickman Memorial at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Tim Sidles raced to his first Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock victory of the season Thursday night, winning the Marilyn Wickman Memorial feature at Kossuth County Speedway. Wickman, who passed away last summer, was a regular in the grandstands in Algona throughout the years watching her sons and grandsons race as five different members of the Wickman clan competed on Thursday evening. The Emmetsburg driver, Sidles, jumped into the lead from the outside front row and paced the 20-car field through a pair of early cautions before surviving a red flag with two laps remaining when Wyatt Johnson rolled along the frontstretch. Sidles was never challenged over the closing laps to secure the victory. The win was Sidles’ first of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Brandon Nielsen charged from 20th to finish second and earn hard charger honors, Doug Wickman was third, Jay Sidles finished fourth, and Grant Haugland rounded out the top five. Shryock Charges to Stock Car Victory Kelly Shryock worked his [Read More]

Richards Rallies to Eagle Raceway Stock Car Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 1, 2026) — Dillon Richards charged from ninth starting position to capture Saturday night’s Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Eagle Raceway. Terry Richards led the opening six laps before Mike Lineberry took over on lap seven. Dillon Richards steadily worked his way forward, taking second with seven laps remaining before slipping past Lineberry one lap later. A late caution erased his advantage, but Richards was flawless on the restart and drove away for the victory. The Beatrice driver earned his fifth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, including his third at Eagle Raceway. Mason Richards finished second, Kyle Vanover was third, Casey Woken crossed the stripe fourth, and Mike Lineberry completed the top five. Mason Richards earned hard charger honors after advancing from 18th to second. Harker Prevails in Modified Main Shawn Harker took advantage of late-race opportunities to score the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. Aaron Pella led the opening lap before Adam Wasserman took command on lap two. Cameron Thompson moved to the front [Read More]

Brandies Claims $2,000 Stock Car Prize at Jackson County Fair

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — David Brandies drove from 11th starting position to capture the richest victory of the night Thursday, winning the $2,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature during the Jackson County Fair program at Maquoketa Speedway. The Wilton driver earned his sixth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with three of those wins coming at Maquoketa Speedway. Kyle Merkes finished second, Kodey Miles advanced 13 positions to finish third, Gage Neal climbed from 14th to fourth, and Cole Suckow completed the top five. Miles earned hard charger honors. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Brandies eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Vlies Tops Loaded SportMod Field A stacked 28-car Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod field featured multiple national and track champions, but Casco, Wisconsin’s Coy Vlies made the long tow worthwhile by racing from third to victory. The triumph was Vlies’ 15th of the [Read More]

Wood Wins $1,000 Stock Car Thriller at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 30, 2026) — Nathan Wood outdueled Dustin Griffiths in a thrilling 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature Thursday night at CJ Speedway, earning the $1,000 top prize during the annual Louisa County Fair program. The pair traded slide jobs and swapped the lead numerous times before Wood found momentum against the extreme high groove in the closing laps to secure the victory. The Sigourney driver recorded his ninth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season, with eight of those wins coming at CJ Speedway. The feature also served as a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational qualifier, making Wood eligible to attempt to qualify for the invitational during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Griffiths settled for second after the memorable duel, Jordan Miles finished third, Adam Bell crossed the stripe fourth, and Jason See charged from 18th to complete the top five while earning hard charger honors. Herrera Impresses in Deep SportMod Field A talented field of 19 Karl Kustoms [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 30, 2026

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 984; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 973; 3. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 967; 4. Chaz Baca, Jewell, Iowa, 954; 5. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 952; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 941; 7. Kevin Williamson, Harrisburg, Oregon, 932; 8. Matthew Sanders, Brookings, Oregon, 927; 9. Matthew Looft, Swea City, Iowa, 924; 10. Jace Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 920; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wisconsin, and Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, both 914; 13. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 908; 14. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 897; 15. Colby Fett, Algona, Iowa, 889; 16. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 885; 17. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 881; 18. Markus Frazier, Santa Maria, Calif., 864; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 862; 20. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 859. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 971; 3. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 969; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 959; 5. Jason Batt, Harker Heights, Texas, 958; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 948; 7. Jordan [Read More]