Northern SportMod Archives

Shryock Scores $2,000 Hobo Hustle Payday at Hancock County Speedway

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Jun. 13, 2025) — In the $2,000-to-win Hobo Hustle Sunoco IMCA Stock Car Showdown at Hancock County Speedway, Kelly Shryock worked his way to the front and had to survive a couple late race cautions to earn the top prize. Dallon Murty started seventh and past the halfway mark mounted a serious charge to the front. It was Shryock’s eighth win of 2025 in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Murty ultimately settled for second ahead of Scott Olson. Jeremy Mills drew the front row start of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main and never looked back to post the win. Mills, who has already won this year at Boone and Kossuth County Speedways, earned his first win at Britt and seventh of the year in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Jerry Flippo advanced from seventh to finish second, while last week’s winner Kelly Shryock climbed from eighth to third. Matthew Looft started 10th in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature and made a determined run to the front. [Read More]

Winter Ends Long Drought at Kossuth County with SportMod Victory

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (Jun. 12, 2025) — The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature at Kossuth County Speedway saw a veteran driver make a long-awaited return to victory lane. Colby Fett led after the first lap, but Randy Winter took command on the third circuit. Once out front, Winter never looked back, picking up his first win at the Algona oval in over four years and came aboard a homebuilt chassis. The battle for second was a tight one among Fett, Matthew Looft, and Jake Simpson. Fett eventually claimed the runner-up spot with Simpson following in third. Shryock Steals Stock Car Win in Final Corner The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature produced the most exciting finish of the night. Calvin Lange led the field, and Lange held the early advantage with intense pressure from Kevin Opheim. The two traded lanes and nearly touched while coming across the flag stand side-by-side on lap nine. Eighth-starting Kelly Shryock slowly reeled in the lead duo and made his move on the final turn of lap 20. When [Read More]

James Doubles Up in Speedweek With Coos Bay Modified Win

By Ben Deatherage COOS BAY, Ore. (June 15, 2025) — 2022 IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion and 2019 Shaw Race Cars Western Region titleholder Bricen James made it two-for-two in 2025 Speedweek competition with a dominant win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Coos Bay Speedway. Piloting the Schram Motorsports no. 13, the Albany, Ore. native jumped to the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back. A pair of cautions on lap five were the only interruptions in the 35-lap feature. James was strong on the restart and began stretching his lead until reaching lapped traffic by lap 17. Despite the heavy traffic, James made all the right moves to keep his lead safe and sailed to victory. The win was his second career Speedweek triumph at Coos Bay, his 13th career Speedweek win overall—tying him with Collen Winebarger for second on the all-time list—and his fourth Shaw Race Cars Western Region win of 2025. California’s Ethan Killingsworth earned runner-up honors while 2023 Skagit Speedway track champion Geoff Morris rounded out [Read More]

Gallaher Charges to First SportMod Victory of Season at Ocean

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Jun. 13, 2025) — The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods once again brought out the best car count of the night at Ocean Speedway, with 16 total racers on hand. A trio of different leaders were seen in another outstanding main event. Jim DiGiovanni led the opening laps before Max Baggett made the move around him on lap three. San Jose’s Rob Gallaher, however, would not be denied. The driver of the X mount blasted into the top spot on lap six and never looked back—despite a late green-white-checkered restart. Danny Wagner and Bo Crebs stayed close, but Gallaher held strong to collect the win—his first of the season. Wagner and Crebs completed the podium. Hogge Rallies Late for Fourth Ocean Modified Win The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature delivered wild moments throughout the 25-lap contest. Jonathan Hagio claimed the early lead and maintained command for much of the race while the action behind him remained intense. Katelyn Robertson and Jim Pettit II put on an excellent battle for second, trading [Read More]

Sawyer Strikes Again in Modifieds at Bakersfield

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 13, 2025) – After winning the season opener for the renovated and relaunched Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in March, Bakersfield’s Robby Sawyer returned to victory lane on Friday night in the 30-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature. Sawyer earned his second win of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region, with both victories coming at Bakersfield. Once action resumed following a red flag incident, Sawyer passed Dalton Houghton on lap 12 and fended him off the rest of the way for the triumph. Jake Pike, the round two winner from Nevada, finished second, while Ricky Childress Jr. rounded out the top three. Bannister Battle Goes to Jason in Family Duel Jason Bannister claimed his second win of the 2025 season in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, with both victories coming at Bakersfield. The 2024 track champion started on the front row alongside his son and current points leader Tyler Bannister. Jason seized the lead early and never relinquished it, leaving Tyler to settle for [Read More]

James Claims First Southern Oregon Score in IMCA Wild West Speedweek Opener

By Ben Deatherage WHITE CITY, Ore. (Jun. 14, 2025) — Ryan Peery set the early pace from the pole in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Southern Oregon Speedway, driving the Morgan Creswell-owned No. 5K as part of the opening leg of the 2025 IMCA Wild West Speedweek. Eston Whisler took command on lap six but suffered mechanical issues that ended his night, giving the lead back to the 2022 Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod track champion, Peery. That allowed 2022 Speedweek and 2019 Shaw Race Cars Western Region champion Bricen James to begin applying pressure. Driving the Schram Motorsports no. 13, James made several attempts to pass on the bottom but was interrupted by three cautions. On lap 22, he finally completed the pass and took control. James, from Albany, started eighth and never looked back, claiming his first career Speedweek win at Southern Oregon Speedway, 12th overall series win, third Shaw Race Cars Western Region victory of the year, and first at SOS in 2025. Two-time defending champion Collen Winebarger rallied from 10th to [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 12, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 906; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 867; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 814; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 781; 5. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 775; 6. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 769; 7. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 756; 8. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 754; 9. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 720; 10. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 677; 11. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 646; 12. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, and Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., both 635; 14. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 627; 15. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 623; 16. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 622; 17. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 614; 18. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 606; 19. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 602; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 585. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 879; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 774; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 759; 4. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 739; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 711; [Read More]

Callahan Cruises to Second Dubuque Late Model Win, Takes Sunoco Bonus

By Ben Deatherage DUBUQUE, Iowa (Jun. 8, 2025) — Joel Callahan put on a clinic in the 25-lap, $1,000-to-win Sunoco IMCA Late Model main event at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway. The three-time track champion used the high line to power into the lead on the opening circuit and built a commanding advantage on the historic 3/8-mile oval. Despite persistent pressure from Clay Simpson, Callahan looked unshakable. Simpson’s challenge cooled as Ron Klein took over second and began to close in. But Klein’s charge ended with a spin in turn four on lap 22, setting up a three-lap sprint to the finish. Callahan executed a flawless restart to earn his second Dubuque win of the season and the coveted Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus, which included a commemorative door panel, fuel jug, hat, and $300 prize. Simpson held on for second over two-time defending track champion Eric Pollard. Joel Callahan celebrates in victory lane after scoring the $1,000 Sunoco IMCA Late Model win on June 8 at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway. The Dubuque, Iowa, veteran also earned the Sunoco Race [Read More]

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]