Northern SportMod Archives

Belec Leads the Way in the Modifieds at Colby

By Sheldon Wickwar COLBY, Kan. (July 18, 2025) – The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds closed out Friday’s program with a 15-lap feature event that began with Danny Keller and John Fabrizius on the front row. Fabrizius paced the field early and led the opening circuit, but ‘90s standout Mike Bainter stormed to the point on lap two, leading for the first time since his return to racing last season. Eddie Belec and Dakota Sproul wasted no time charging to the front, taking control by lap three. Belec held firm out front the rest of the way, even as lapped traffic allowed Sproul to close the gap late in the race. Belec stayed smooth to notch his second Jet Racing Central Region win of the season—both coming at Thomas County Speedway. Sproul settled for second, followed by Dylan Sherfick in third. Porter Keeps Pressure on in Sport Compacts The Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts battled it out for 12 laps, with Nathan Vollbracht and Grant Logue leading the field to green. It didn’t take long for Gage Porter [Read More]

Richards Rallies From 17th to Victory in Wild Eagle Stock Car Feature

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (July 19, 2025) — It took three tries to get the feature going for the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Eagle Raceway, and when it finally did, it turned into one of the most thrilling races of the night. A massive seven-car pileup in turn four on the original start and a second pileup on the restart shook up the field early. Once the action finally found rhythm, Travis Patterson took command with Dana Deeke and Tim Drake following. But the driver to watch was Mason Richards, who charged from his 17th starting spot like a man on a mission. Richards steadily reeled in the leaders and took control with six circuits to go, overcoming an early 1.4-second gap to Patterson. Chad Andersen mounted a late rally of his own, swapping spots with Deeke as the two battled hard for third. At the line, Richards secured his sixth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season and third Stock Car win at Eagle in 2025. Patterson and Andersen were second [Read More]

Reinwald Returns to Victory Lane in Modifieds at Outagamie

By Joe Orsini SEYMOUR, Wis. (July 18, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Outagamie Speedway kicked off with Russ Reinwald jumping to the early lead, looking poised to cruise to a win. But smooth sailing wasn’t in the cards for Reinwald, as Suamico’s Johnny “The Hitman” Whitman charged from sixth to second by lap three, setting up a showdown between two seasoned veterans. A lap five caution bunched the field, and the second half of the race turned into a thrilling display of contrasting lines—Reinwald up top, Whitman glued to the tires down low. In the end, Reinwald held strong and fended off Whitman for his first victory of the season at Outagamie and in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Cody Schroeder rounded out the podium in third. Czarapata Holds Off Mroczkowski in Stock Car Stunner Brandon Czarapata, a former IMCA National champion, rocketed to the lead of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature and dominated the early laps. Behind him, Josh Mroczkowski climbed through the field to second with Jerry [Read More]

Ryan Cashes In Late to Win Wild Late Model Main at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 18, 2025) – Friday night at Davenport Speedway belonged to the first-timers — at least for 2025. Three feature winners parked in victory lane for the first time this season on the banks of the Mississippi, led by Matt Ryan in the Sunoco IMCA Late Models. The headline event looked more like a game of musical chairs than a race to the checkers. Jesse Bodin paced the opening circuit before Joe Beal charged to the front and appeared strong, only to pull off after five laps. Bodin resumed the lead for a short stint, but was soon overtaken by Bryce Garnhart, who took control until mechanical issues ended his bid on lap 15. Bodin again inherited the top spot, but Matt Ryan had worked his way into the mix and made his move on lap 22. The Dubuque driver led the final four circuits to claim his first Late Model win of the season at the ¼-mile oval, and 25th career victory at Davenport. The win was also Ryan’s second [Read More]

Probst Finds Victory Lane at Britt in Hobby Stock Main

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (July 18, 2025) — Friday’s racing action at Hancock County Speedway brought the Hobby Stock Clash of the Titans to the Britt coliseum. Cory Probst made the most of his first trip to the track this season. Drawing the third starting spot in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main, he battled early with Josh Sidles before taking control and leading the rest of the way to victory. Sidles held off a hard-charging Josh Monson to finish second. Probst now has 21 wins in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region in 2025. The top six from each Hobby Stock main qualified for the night-ending Clash of the Titans, a 12-lap dash that paid $500 to win. Josh Monson wasted no time grabbing the lead and drove off to win the Clash for the second straight year. Jeremy Wegner was runner-up, while Oliver Monson completed the top three. Shryock Scores Another Britt Stock Car Win The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars kept fans on the edge of their seats. After a mid-race restart, Parker [Read More]

Baggett Awarded Ocean Speedway SportMod Win

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (July 18, 2025) — Prunedale’s Max Baggett was officially awarded his first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win of the 2025 season at Ocean Speedway, following the disqualification of initial winner D.J. Keldsen in post-race tech. Keldsen had originally led all 20 laps in a dominant wire-to-wire effort. The race began with a multi-car tangle on lap one between Rob Gallaher and Steven Allee, while ending the night for Emali VanHoff. Points leader Danny Wagner also encountered early trouble on lap three. Keldsen built a 5.49-second lead before a lap 17 caution for Gallaher’s spin erased the advantage. He held off the field through the final three laps but ultimately failed post-race inspection, handing Baggett the victory. Wagner rebounded to finish second, with Jim DiGiovanni rounding out the top three. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Stars On Dirt TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

David Schmidt, Two-Time Cottage Grove Speedway Champion, Passes at 45

ROSEBURG, Ore. (Jul. 19, 2025) — David Schmidt, a beloved member of the Oregon racing community and two-time Cottage Grove Speedway track champion, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, July 3, at Cottage Grove Speedway. He was 45. Born on May 4, 1980, David’s life was filled with a deep passion for racing and family. He was a dedicated competitor in many divisions he had become a fixture in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod division, claiming track titles at Cottage Grove in both 2019 and 2024. Known for his steady hand behind the wheel and warm heart in the pits, he earned the respect of fellow drivers. Away from the racetrack, David was a devoted husband, father, and stepfather. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Schmidt; daughter, Sierra Schmidt; and stepchildren, Devin, Taylor, and Sierra Krussow. He also leaves behind his loving parents Ron and Cindy Burton, who supported his racing journey from the very beginning. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Sunday, July 27, at Cottage Grove [Read More]

Nodak Speedway’s “All-Stars of August” Promises Big Payouts Every Sunday Night

By Ben Deatherage MINOT, N.D. (July 18, 2025) — Nodak Speedway is set to launch the inaugural All-Stars of August series, featuring four consecutive Sunday specials at the 3/8-mile clay oval on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Each night will spotlight a different IMCA division racing for $4,000 to win and $400 to start the main event. The Sunday night action begins August 3 with the Ole Olson Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifier. The series continues August 10 with the inaugural John Gaule Memorial for Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, followed by the second annual Monte Lundy Memorial for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds on August 17, a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. The final event on August 24 will be the inaugural Bonnie Beeter Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Each of the four feature races will pay $4,000 to the winner, with second place earning $2,000, third $1,800, fourth $1,300, and fifth $1,200. All starters in the main event will receive a minimum of $400 to start. Drivers [Read More]

Mullen is King of the Creek at 141 Speedway

By Greg Aregoni FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 17, 2025) –– Mike Mullen earned his third career Appleton Camping Center King of the Creek crown with the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at 141 Speedway on Thursday night. The victory was worth a cool $10,000 payday and marked his eighth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season, three of which have come at 141. Mullen earned the pole for the feature by virtue of his preliminary win two nights prior, where he charged from 10th to first. He capitalized on strong starts throughout the main event to build an early advantage over Benji LaCrosse and company. LaCrosse gradually chipped away at that lead over the course of the first 30 laps. Mullen was dominant even as he encountered lapped traffic, but an incident with Marcus Yarie—who spun after contact with the leader—brought out a caution. On the restart, Mullen once again proved his prowess, executing restarts with the same precision his father, Brian Mullen, once taught him. LaCrosse tried a variety of lines but could never [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 17, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 956; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 952; 3. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 928; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, both 927; 6. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 918; 7. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 902; 8. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 901; 9. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 899; 10. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 891; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 881; 12. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 879; 13. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 878; 14. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, and Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., both 868; 16. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 862; 17. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 853; 18. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 846; 19. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 845; 20. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 834. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 949; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 928; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 902; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 887; 6. Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski, Wisconsin, 882; 7. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, [Read More]