Northern SportMod Archives

Murty Masters Late Restart to Win Stock Car Showdown at Independence

By Christine Rublack INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2025) — Damon Murty held off a determined field in the closing laps to win the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature as Independence Motor Speedway celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday. Riley Hanson moved into second early, while Tom Schmitt and Hannah Chesmore battled for third as the race settled in. A late caution bunched the field, Murty had both Schmitt and Chesmore on his bumper. Murty powered through the restart to secure his second win of the season and first in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region action. Schmitt kept him honest and crossed the line in second, while Chesmore wrapped up a strong run in third. Carter Cruises in Dominant SportMod Performance Brayton Carter made quick work of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event, jumping out front at the drop of the green and never relinquishing the lead. It marked his 24th win of the 2025 season and first at Independence in the current campaign. Will Wolf moved into second early, with Brett Thomas and Brady [Read More]

Tony Olson Tops Bald Tire Bash at Benton County

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2025) — Tony Olson captured the IMCA Stock Car win during Sunday’s Bald Tire Bash at Benton County Speedway, powering to his eighth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season — and fourth at The Bullring — in a dominant drive through the field. Tommy Fain took command early in the event as Olson and Buck Schafroth moved into the top three. Olson worked the low groove to take the lead while Cole Czarneski challenged Schafroth for third. Once in front, Olson extended his advantage and never looked back, taking the checkers ahead of Fain and Czarneski. Van Wyk Scores First Benton County SportMod Victory in 2025 Dylan VanWyk was the top runner in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. From the wave of the green, VanWyk took the lead while Joe Docekal and Austin Kemp battled for second as Brady Hilmer and Will Wolf challenged for fourth. Kyle Olson had moved into the top five as the leaders began working through lapped traffic. VanWyk cruised to [Read More]

Wahoo Ends Shryock’s Streak in Stock Cars at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 31, 2025) — Kossuth County Speedway hosted a thrilling Thursday night program for the Harken/Hovinga Memorial Race. In the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, Loren Pesicka Jr. took the early lead before giving way to Mike “Wahoo” Albertsen just two laps in. Behind him, a heated battle for second brewed between McCain Jennings, Kelly Shryock, David Wickman, Calvin Lange and Pesicka. Shryock eventually won that battle and slowly began reeling in Albertsen by the halfway point of the 20-lap main. With four laps remaining, Shryock was right on Albertsen’s rear bumper when a caution flew for a Zayn Feaster spin. Shryock threw everything he had at Albertsen on the restart, but the Audubon driver held his ground to score his second win of the season at Algona. The victory also snapped Shryock’s personal six-race win streak at the track. Albertsen now owns 10 overall wins in 2025, including eight in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Shryock was second and Jennings crossed the line third. Krug Collects Second Win of [Read More]

Williams Returns to Winning Ways in $2,500 Stock Car Showdown at McClean County

By Ben Deatherage UNDERWOOD, N.D. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Championship Night of the Coal County Classic at McLean County Speedway doubled as the Tony Kniffen Memorial, showcasing top-tier talent in front of a packed house. In the 25-lap, $2,500-to-win main event for the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Shelby Williams of Bonham, Texas took control early and never wavered. The 2025 IMCA.TV Winter Nationals champion held strong through three early cautions within the first 10 circuits. A lap 10 restart brought Friday night winner Jake Nelson and past Coal County Classic and Tony Kniffen Memorial champion Dalton Flory into the mix. On lap 22, Williams and Flory went side-by-side, with Flory briefly grabbing the lead on lap 23. But Flory drifted high in turn two, allowing Williams to capitalize and reclaim the top spot. Sporting his Salute To Veterans Tour wrap Williams led the final circuits to earn his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season, his sixth overall victory in 2025, and first win since May. Flory fended off Nelson to finish second. [Read More]

Nigh Notches First 2025 Late Model Win in Wild Maquoketa Finish

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models at Maquoketa Speedway saw front row starter Doug Nigh and 10th-starting Evan Miller swap the lead several times throughout the 25-lap feature. As the laps wound down with the two still battling for the top spot, a late race caution set up a three-lap dash to the finish. The lead pack behind Nigh was scrambled, and Logan Veloz made a last-minute charge to finish right on the heels of Nigh. Nigh scored his first win of the season, while Miller held on for third ahead of Bryce Garnhart. Schueller Goes Flag-to-Flag for First Maquoketa Modified Victory The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw a strong field of 18 drivers take the green flag for their 20-lap feature. Jason Schueller took the green from the pole and led the main event flag-to-flag. Schueller’s win was far from easy as he was pressured early by fellow front row starter Brandon Jewell, and late in the race, Shane Paris closed the gap and settled for second [Read More]

Hogge Gets Ocean Modified Win in Final Turn Thriller

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Bobby Hogge of Salinas extended his points lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Ocean Speedway, leading only the final corner for a thrilling victory in the 25-lap feature. Nevada’s Kaetlyn Robertson held off numerous challenges from Jacob Mallet Jr., withstanding the pressure to lead the first 13 laps of competition. Robert Marsh then drove past Mallet into second and took the lead from Robertson on lap 14. Hogge, who started seventh, followed Marsh through the field to take over the second spot. The duo ran nose to tail for the final 11 circuits. Marsh was slowed by lapped traffic coming into turn three on the final lap, allowing Hogge to dive underneath and steal the win out of turn four. The dramatic finish gave Hogge his sixth win of the year at the Watsonville ¼-mile and his ninth in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region in 2025. Mallet finished third. Frazier Claims First SportMod Win of Season at Ocean The Frazier family enjoyed a successful night, [Read More]

Flippo Flies to Modified Win at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2025) — Jerry Flippo dominated the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Hancock County Speedway, scoring his first win at Britt this season. A past Night of 10,000 Stars champion, Flippo grabbed the lead early and never looked back en route to the checkers. The victory marked his second of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Jeremy Mills rallied from seventh to finish second but couldn’t run down the leader in the closing laps. Clint Hatlestad completed the podium. Heath Tulp, winner of night one Sunoco IMCA Stock Car action at Britt earlier this year, returned to victory lane Friday night. Tulp controlled the field throughout the contest, topping Kevin Opheim and Troy Swearingen. The victory was Tulp’s second of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Dustin West overcame early-season mechanical setbacks to earn his first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature win of the year at Britt. Randy Cram turned in a season-best performance to finish second, while Alec Fett took third. In [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 31, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 968; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 962; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 945; 4. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 935; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 934; 7. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 933; 8. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 930; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 924; 10. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 921; 11. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 920; 12. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 913; 14. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 912; 15. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 911; 17. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 905; 18. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 896; 19. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 892; 20. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 889. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 986; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 984; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 960; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 953; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 946; 6. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 915; 7. Rod Snellenberger, [Read More]

$10,000 Payday Awaits SportMods at Captain of the Creek at 141

By Ben Deatherage FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (Aug. 1, 2025) — 141 Speedway again takes center stage as the Captain of the Creek presented by East Central Coin returns August 12 and 13, offering Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod drivers a shot at a $10,000 payday in Wednesday night’s championship feature. Like the Clash at the Creek and the Stock Car-based King of the Creek, this SportMod-focused event uses a revamped format and awards valuable Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National and Wisconsin State points. Drivers will qualify through a full Tuesday night program with heat races and split qualifying features, each limited to 24 starters. Heat race lineups will be set by draw, and the top five finishers in each qualifying feature will lock into Wednesday’s $10,000-to-win main event. Those who come up short of a transfer spot will still have a chance to cash in with the Wednesday night Non-Qualifier feature, which pays $1,000 to win. Both nights will also feature Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars as part of the racing [Read More]

Mackenthun Masters Arlington Sibley County Stock Car Shootout for Huge Payday

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 30, 2025) — Dan Mackenthun made the most of a big night at his home track, scoring the biggest win of his career during the Sibley County Fair Stock Car Shootout at Arlington Raceway. The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car special paid $5,000 to win, and Mackenthun racked up an additional $1,725 for leading 23 of the 30 laps, plus a $100 bonus for his heat race win. His dominant effort also locked him into the prestigious B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational at this year’s Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The triumph marked Mackenthun’s seventh of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and his fourth at the Arlington ½-mile. A stout field of 36 Stock Cars battled for a share of the $30,000 purse. Jake McBirnie paced the opening seven laps before a caution gave Mackenthun the opportunity he needed. Starting fifth, Mackenthun had already climbed to second by lap one and wasted no time slipping past McBirnie on the ensuing restart. Another yellow came [Read More]