Northern SportMod Archives

Sproul Wins Modified Thriller At WaKeeney

By Sheldon Wickwar WaKEENEY, Kan. (May 17, 2025) — WaKeeney Speedway brought the curtain down on the John Fose Memorial/Wall of Fame Weekend with a Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature that lived up to the occasion. Jeremy Frenier took command early, storming to the lead as the field settled in behind him. But Daniel Gottschalk soon reeled him in, making the pass after a few circuits to take over the top spot. As the race reached the midway point, a four-car shootout began to take shape with Gottschalk, Frenier, Kyle Rohleder, and Dakota Sproul all in the mix. Gottschalk’s time out front was cut short when Rohleder powered to the lead, but Sproul was just hitting his stride. Methodically working the track, Sproul closed in and made a dramatic last lap pass on Rohleder to secure his second Jet Racing Central Region victory of the season. Rohleder settled for second with Frenier rounding out the podium. Walt Steals the Spotlight in SportMod Thriller The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at WaKeeney Speedway was packed with drama [Read More]

Berry Scores First Career Stock Car Win at WaKeeney

By Sheldon Wickwar WaKEENEY, Kan. (May 16, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature on night one of the John Fose Memorial and Wall of Fame Weekend at WaKeeney Speedway delivered a memorable performance to honor one of Kansas racing’s most beloved figures. With a front row led by Bill Brack and Garrett Hager, the 20-lap main event quickly came to life when Brett Berry powered his way through a three-wide opening corner to seize the early lead. From there, the veteran driver from Kinsley held a steady pace despite persistent pressure from rising stars Tathan Burkhart and Kyle Pfeifer. Berry, who has already built a decorated IMCA career with wins in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, added another division to his list with his first career Stock Car victory in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Burkhart stormed through the field from deep in the lineup to finish second and earned hard charger honors by gaining nine spots, while Pfeifer settled into third after a [Read More]

Hogge Scores 80th Career Antioch Win

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (May 17, 2025) – Bobby Hogge of Salinas won the 25 lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified finale Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. It was also the 80th career Antioch win for Hogge, putting him on top of the track’s all-time combined main event winner’s leader board. Jonathan Hagio led the first two laps before Hogge found a way by for the lead. A yellow flag waved for Jacob Mallet Jr. on the back straightaway on lap seven. Hogge continued to lead with Cody Burke moving into second, but a yellow flag waved again on lap eight. On this restart, incoming point leader Troy Foulger moved into second behind Hogge. Another yellow flag waved for a turn four tangle on lap nine, but Hogge maintained command ahead of Foulger and Josh Combs of Roseville on the restart. The final 15 laps saw a pair of yellow flags, but each time Hogge pulled ahead of Foulger to maintain the lead and win his fourth in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region this [Read More]

Meyer Snatches Last-Lap Modified Win at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (May 15, 2025) — Nick Meyer executed a last-lap pass to capture a thrilling Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Kossuth County Speedway, earning his first win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Meyer patiently worked his way to the front, gradually closing in on leader Todd Stinehart over the final laps. Stinehart, who had led from the drop of the green, bobbled coming out of turn four on the final circuit, opening the door for Meyer to slip underneath and steal the victory by half a car length at the flag stand. Stinehart settled for second, while last week’s winner, Jeremy Mills finished third. Albertsen Bests Shryock Late in Thrilling Stock Car Finish The 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature saw Chad Palmer take the early lead only to see Kelly Shryock become the new leader on the third lap. Shryock held the lead as Mike Albertsen and Palmer put on quite a show behind Shryock in a heated battle for second place, with Albertsen eventually [Read More]

Richards Scores $1,000 Stock Car Win At Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 17, 2025) — The headliner of the night’s action at Maquoketa Speedway was the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, a qualifier for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational. Thanks to Colton and Danielle Dirks, the Stock Cars raced for a $1,000 top prize, attracting 29 entries that included some of the best in the business. The feature took the green with Montello, Wisconsin’s Kenny Richards establishing himself early as the man to beat. Richards made the three-and-a-half-hour haul to Maquoketa pay off in a big way, pocketing the $1,000 payday. He was challenged early by Kaden Reynolds before Indiana’s Sheldon Oberle took over second and began closing in. Dallon Murty made a strong charge from the fifth row, battling for the lead in the closing laps. At the checkers, it was Richards securing the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win, followed by Oberle and Murty. Richards is now eligible to try and qualify for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, to be held later this [Read More]

Ford Credited with SportMod Win at Marysville

By Troy Henning MARYSVILLE, Calif. (May 17, 2025) — Jimmy Ford crossed the finish line in second place in the 20-lap Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Marysville Raceway; however, after post-race inspection found Tyler Rodgers’ car in violation of deck height, Ford was declared the winner. It marked Ford’s third win of the season and first at Marysville in 2025. Rodgers dominated the race after taking the lead on lap four and building a substantial advantage before a series of cautions bunched up the field. A final yellow with just a few laps remaining erased Rodgers’ lead and set up a dramatic finish. As a result of the penalty, Ford, the 2022 track champion, claimed the top spot. Shaun Merritt, a fighting contender throughout the event, moved up to second, while Rodgers was relegated to third. The event was broadcast on IMCA TV affiliate NorCal Speed. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. And don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone Docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA [Read More]

Dierks Dominates Davenport for $1,000 Payday

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 16, 2025) — Davenport Speedway hosted another $1,000-to-win Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature on Friday night, with the winner earning a spot on the eligibility list to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational later this summer. Brad Dierks capitalized on his pole position, leading all twenty laps to capture the flag-to-flag victory and secure his All-Star eligibility to try and qualify for the race at the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Dierks was untouchable from the drop of the green, building a comfortable lead and never looking back as he cruised to the win, his first this season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Ben Chapman started alongside Dierks on the front row and pressured the leader in the early stages. Still, as the laps wound down, Dierks maintained his advantage, preventing Chapman from making any significant challenge. Meanwhile, Spencer Diercks methodically worked his way from sixth to third. Veloz Cruises to Second Straight Late Model Win Logan Veloz made it back-to-back wins [Read More]

McDonald Edges Out Rivals in Electrifying CJ Speedway Hobby Stock Showdown

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 16, 2025) — CJ Speedway hosted another action-packed night of racing Friday, with the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks delivering the most thrilling finish of the evening. Preston McDonald emerged victorious in a dramatic three-car battle off turn four, narrowly edging out Austin Stalder and Kyler Burmeister by less than a fender. McDonald’s win, his second consecutive B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory, came after a hard-fought 15-lap main event that saw the trio swapping positions multiple times in the closing circuits. The margin of victory was razor-thin, as McDonald executed a perfect run off the final corner to beat Stalder and Burmeister to the line. The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars put on their usual greatness with Hedrick driver Dustin Griffiths topping a strong field of Stock Cars. Griffiths advanced to the front all the way from the tenth starting position and raced past defending track champion, John Oliver Jr. The two very strong competitors raced several laps side by side before Griffiths was able to secure the top [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 15, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 655; 2. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 600; 3. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 563; 4. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 543; 5. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 520; 6. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 503; 7. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 489; 8. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 457; 9. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 456; 10. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, both 451; 12. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 442; 13. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 431; 14. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 413; 15. Troy III Morris, Bakersfield, Calif., 412; 16. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 391; 17. Michael Egurola, Marana, Ariz., 380; 18. Ian Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 377; 19. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 370; 20. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 364. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 606; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 586; 3. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 516; 4. Trevor Hidalgo, Mesa, Ariz., 503; 5. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 497; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 495; 7. [Read More]

Kierstad Powers to Redemption Win in SportMods at North Central

By Chris Kolstad BRAINERD, Minn. (May 10, 2025) — North Central Speedway witnessed a dominant performance in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods as Jake Kierstad of Sartell finally turned his luck around. After leading the most laps in each feature this year only to suffer mechanical DNFs, Kierstad led from the start and never looked back, cruising to his first win of the season. Devon Charpenter and Dave Siercks rounded out the podium. An early caution for Corey Hill Jr.’s mechanical failure and another for a tangle between Anthony Sabinash and Jacob Jordan did little to slow Kierstad’s march to victory as he drove away to a commanding win. Johnson Dominates Caution-Free Stock Car Main Tim Johnson of Brainerd left no doubt in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, pulling away to a near half-lap advantage in a caution-free 20-lapper to earn his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season. Fellow Brainerd drivers Tim Gonska and Aaron Johnson completed the top three. Tim Johnson powered his way to a commanding Sunoco IMCA Stock [Read More]