Northern SportMod Archives

Stock Car Spotlight Shines on Worthington Speedway on June 14

By Ben Deatherage WORTHINGTON, Minn. (Jun. 12, 2025) — The stars of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will be out in full force this Saturday, June 14 at Worthington Speedway, with a $2,000 payday awaiting the winner of the special event. Stock Cars will run a draw/redraw format and compete for IMCA National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, Minnesota State, and track points. There is no entry fee for drivers, though a $35 pit pass is required. A free Hoosier Racing Tire will also be given away to one lucky competitor. A lucrative purse structure will reward top finishers, with $1,000 for second, $600 for third, $400 for fourth, and $300 for fifth. Sixth through 10th will pay $250, $240, $230, $220, and $210 respectively, with all other A-main starters earning $200. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will also be part of the program, running under their normal weekly format. Grandstand admission is $18 for adults (18 and over), $10 for ages 13-17, [Read More]

Runge, Raynard Crowned 2025 Tougher Than Dirt Tour Champions

By Ben Deatherage MINOT, N.D. (Jun. 12, 2025) — With rain washing out the finale at Nodak Speedway, the 2025 Tougher Than Dirt Tour wrapped up following Saturday night’s action at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Bottineau. The tour saw five nights of racing across North Dakota and one in the province of Saskatchewan. For the first time in the 10-year history of the series, both champions hailed from the “Land of the Living Skies,” making it a landmark year for Canadian competitors. Runge Earns First SportMod Title Leevi Runge from Lampman, Saskatchewan, claimed the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod championship after a consistent and powerful week. He kicked things off with a 10th-place run at McLean County Speedway on June 3, then earned his first-ever Tougher Than Dirt Tour win the following night at Southwest Speedway. Runge followed with back-to-back runner-up finishes at Williston Basin Speedway and Estevan Motor Speedway, before closing the week in triumph by winning the $2,000-to-win Robbie Conway Memorial on June 7 at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Chad Strachen, of Minot, finished second in [Read More]

Probst Powers to Third Arlington Hobby Stock Win

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Jun. 7, 2025) — In Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock action at Arlington Raceway, Jonathan Schroeder was the early leader until he pulled off the track on lap 9, following a yellow for Taylor Manderfield’s engine issues. That opened the door for Cory Probst, who took over after the restart and never looked back. The Brewster driver powered to his 13th victory of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region and third of the year at Arlington. Jordan Robinson followed Probst across the line in second. Daniel Probst ended up third. Schumacher Sweeps in Sport Compact Dominance Gary Schumacher scored a clean sweep in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact class, leading every lap from his front-row starting position. The Maplewood motorist earned his third win of the season and second at Arlington. Alan Lahr and Justin Schletzche rounded out the top three. Carter Returns to Victory Lane in Caution-Filled SportMod Feature The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature was riddled with incidents, but Jeff Carter from Mapleton avoided trouble and completed [Read More]

Olson Makes It Three Straight with Stock Car Win at Vinton

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 8, 2025) — Tony Olson took home his third straight Sunoco IMCA Stock Car victory. Olson, who had won the previous two weeks, took the top position early in the race with John Oliver Jr. and Dakoda Sellers in pursuit. The top two began to pull away from the field. Brett Vanous had his eyes set on Sellers as the laps began to wind down. Olson took the checkers first, with Vanous and Oliver following. The Cedar Rapids veteran now has seven wins this season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, with his current streak extending to three straight. Fitz Doubles Up in Modifieds at Benton County Back-to-back in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Trevor Fitz once again found victory lane. Owen Barnhill took control of the race early with Chris Snyder in tow. Fitz had moved into third with Ben Chapman Jr. in fourth. Using the high line, Fitz worked his way into the top spot just a few laps later. Barnhill now had Snyder and Chapman on his [Read More]

Thrilling Modified Finish Puts Chipp in Victory Lane at Independence

By Christine Rublack INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 7, 2025) – Jason Morehouse took the early lead as Brennen Chipp worked the high groove in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds feature at Independence Motor Speedway. Chipp moved into the top position as Josh Fisher worked the low groove by the halfway point and found himself in second. Owen Barnhill had moved into third with Jeff Aikey in pursuit. Chipp now had Fisher contending for the top spot. A late-race caution bunched the field, setting up a dramatic finish. Barnhill and Aikey made it a three-wide battle for the lead. Chipp took the checkers first, with Barnhill, Aikey, and twelfth-place starter Kollin Hibdon rounding out the top four. The win marked Chipp’s first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Schmitt Fends Off Late Challenge for Stock Car Victory Tom Schmitt took top honors in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Dru Kueker and Schmitt had an early battle for the top position as Cole Mather and Cole Suckow ran side-by-side for third. Schmitt took over [Read More]

Duggins Charges to Victory in Hobby Stocks at Cortez

By Suzan McCoy CORTEZ, Colo. (Jun. 7, 2025) — In what was arguably the race of the night at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday, Kyler Duggins of Farmington, New Mexico, stormed through the 20-car Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock field from the eighth starting position to claim his first win of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Southern Region. Arizona’s Nathan Deragon and Colorado’s Hunter Ferrell rounded out the podium after a competitive and clean feature that kept fans on their feet. Bradley Bags First 2025 Win in Stock Car Showdown Allen Bradley of Farmington, New Mexico emerged victorious in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event, fending off a strong charge from Arizona’s Casey Murdoch. The win marked Bradley’s first of the year in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. Local favorite Robert Reed brought home third for Cortez. Sutherlin Scores First Western Region Victory in Modifieds Friesen Performance IMCA Modified driver Travis Sutherlin of Aztec, New Mexico powered from the fifth starting spot to claim his first win of the season in the Shaw [Read More]

West Edges Graham in Hobby Stock Nail-Biter at Marshalltown Speedway

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Side-by-side action lit up the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Marshalltown Speedway. Bradley Graham of Victor and Ferguson’s Sam West battled relentlessly throughout the 16-lap contest. A late caution regrouped the field and set up a classic showdown to the checkers. West surged ahead at the line to steal the win by just .007 seconds, earning his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of 2025. Eric Stanton finished third. Photo Finish Thriller in Sport Compacts A razor-close margin decided the 15-lap Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature. Mitichal Bunch of Des Moines grabbed the lead from the pole and held off a late charge from Michael Gradner, who found grip through the middle and challenged hard in the final circuits. Fans erupted as Bunch edged Gradner by just .007 seconds at the flagstand to score his first win of the year. Christian Grady came home third. Speedy Bray Banks $1,000 in SportMod Topless Special Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods brought 30 laps of topless action to the [Read More]

Wayman Bounces Back, Blazes to SportMod Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 7, 2025) — After a wild crash in his RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main, Cole Wayman rebounded in dramatic fashion during the Days of Thunder Clash at Eagle Raceway with a thrilling charge to the front in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Starting 10th, Wayman carved through a tight field and traded the lead multiple times with McClain Reed and Aiden Floyd. He ultimately used the middle groove to complete the winning pass with six laps remaining and never looked back. Reed held on for second while early leader Floyd finished third. The victory marked Wayman’s third win of the season — all coming at Eagle Raceway. Richards Makes It 5-for-5 in Hobby Stocks Dillon Richards continued his dominance in Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock competition, collecting his fifth straight win at Eagle Raceway, 25th overall, and 17th of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Starting 12th, Richards steadily worked his way forward before making a decisive move on Zach Gimpel in the closing laps. Gimpel, [Read More]

Larson Outduels Diercks in Maquoketa Modified Classic

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 7, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered one of the season’s most thrilling contests Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway, featuring a race-long battle between two of the best in the business. Jeff “Bone” Larson and Spencer Diercks went toe-to-toe for all 20 laps, trading slide jobs and crossover moves as the lead changed hands multiple times. Larson ultimately prevailed, edging out Diercks at the checkers, while current point leader Jaden Fryer crossed the line in third. The win marked Larson’s third at Maquoketa this season and his fifth overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. The Freeport, Illinois driver showcased why he’s one of the top contenders every time he rolls into town. Denning Drives to Late Model Victory from Deep Start In Sunoco IMCA Late Model action, point leader Travis Denning charged from the fifth row to earn the win. The Sterling, Illinois, pilot powered to the front by lap 10 and stayed there, recording his second Maquoketa win of the season. Dalton Simonsen and Don [Read More]

Mullen Masters Stock Car Main in $1,000 Showdown at Outagamie

By Joe Verdegan SEYMOUR, Wis. (Jun. 6, 2025) — Hometown driver Mike Mullen gave the locals plenty to cheer about at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour Friday. The second-generation driver not only pulled off feature wins in two divisions — the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and one of the local divisions — he also scored heat wins in both classes, earning clean sweeps in each respective division. Mullen jumped into his IMCA Stock Car to scrap for the $1,000 top prize. Starting eighth on the grid, he sliced through the field to take second place by lap seven, right behind leader Travis Van Straten. Mullen motored past the former IMCA National champion to snag the lead on lap nine. While Mullen kept all challengers at bay, Van Straten had his hands full, duking it out with another former IMCA National champion, Rod Snellenberger, in the battle for second. When the checkers flew, Mullen scored his second feature win of the night — his third of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region — and his [Read More]