Southern SportMod Archives

Nearly a decade of sponsorship from Swift Springs

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (April 11, 2025) – In their 9th season as a national IMCA sponsor, Swift Springs will add the Stealth Racing IMCA Mod Lites to the list of contingencies. Awarding a set of springs to each rookie of the year of the IMCA Modifed, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod, Late Models, and Mod Lites. The other four regional Modified rookies of the year each receive one spring. These awards will be presented during the national banquet this fall. Runners-up in main events for Modifieds, Late Models, Stock Cars, Northern SportMods, and Mod Lites at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s also receive sets of four springs from Swift. “Frank is a great asset to the motorsports community, and he was more than happy to add the IMCA Mod Lite to the list of awards,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “The drivers who earn these Swift awards will undoubtedly prove their talent and set themselves up for sustained success in the division.” Information about Swift-manufactured springs is [Read More]

Kevko’s 15 year sponsorship to continue in 2025

FAIRMONT, Minn. (April 11, 2025) – Kevko Racing is continuing its 15-year sponsorship with a continued focus on first-year competitors and state champions. The Fairmont, Minnesota, manufacturer provides claim or crate engine oil pans to the national rookies of the year in the IMCA Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Southern SportMod, and Northern SportMod divisions. Additionally, state champions in those same classes receive $50 product certificates. Josh Ruby said, “We are excited to join IMCA for another exciting year. Kevko has been building oil pans and components since 1986. For 2025 we will be expanding our product line to Kevko Drive Shafts! We are always strive to build the best products for our customers, and our drive shafts will be no exception.” Kevko also contributes special awards during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The 2nd and 4th place finishers in the Big Dance events will receive a product package as well as the champions of the Fast Shafts IMCA Modified All-Star Invitational and the B&B Chassis IMCA Stock Car All-Star Invitational events. Information [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Apr. 3, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 655; 2. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 458; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 442; 4. Troy III Morris, Bakersfield, Calif., 382; 5. Logan Drake, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 356; 6. Tate Johnson, Homestead, Montana, 340; 7. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 333; 8. Jerry Flippo, Rockford, Iowa, 329; 9. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 324; 10. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 319; 11. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 316; 12. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 303; 13. Michael Egurola, Marana, Ariz., 302; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 301; 15. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 291; 16. Devon Reed, Woodland, Washington, 281; 17. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 271; 18. Jonathan Joiner, Milton, Florida, 270; 19. Ian Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 265; 20. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 264. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 606; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 586; 3. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 497; 4. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 453; 5. Trevor Hidalgo, Mesa, Ariz., 426; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., [Read More]

Graham Rockets to SportMod Win at Kennedale

By Ben Deatherage KENNEDALE, Texas (Mar. 29, 2025) — Josh Graham was on a mission Saturday night at Kennedale Speedway Park, putting on a blistering charge from 10th to the front in the 20-lap Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod main event. The Carrollton racer, pulling double duty on the night, showed unmatched speed and determination as he sliced through the field to earn his first win of the 2025 season. Gary Fox led early after outdueling Billy Burt, while Graham and Demetrius Carter traded shots for second. Graham made a bold move for the lead on lap eight, powering off turn four to edge ahead, only for a caution to negate the pass and reset the order. On the restart, Graham wasted no time reclaiming his momentum, diving under Fox on lap nine to officially take over the top spot. Once out front, he quickly checked out on the field. A late caution bunched up the pack, but Graham was flawless on the restart. Fox and Carter battled fiercely for second behind him, but nobody [Read More]

Gould Fends Off Late Charge to Win Modified Main at Southern Oklahoma

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Mar. 29, 2025) — Six-time reigning South Central Region champion William Gould put on a clinic in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, earning his first win of 2025. Steve Askew, the 2021 South Central Region Rookie of the Year, led the opening laps until a lap 4 move by Gould in turn one put the Calera driver out front. Multiple cautions followed, but Gould stayed in command. Later, Michael Ables stormed from 18th to second and began challenging Gould in the closing laps. Ables took shots on both the bottom and top grooves but couldn’t make a pass stick as the 2013 National champ held strong to seal the 20-lap win. Kyle Robinson charged from 25th to finish third. Zentgraf Rolls to First SportMod Win of 2025 Wichita Falls, Texas racer Payton Zentgraf led from start to finish in the 20-lap Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod feature. Zentgraf jumped to the early lead and built a massive advantage while chaos unfolded behind him. Camo Gaston [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Mar. 27, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 655; 2. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 458; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 442; 4. Troy III Morris, Bakersfield, Calif., 382; 5. Tate Johnson, Homestead, Montana, 340; 6. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 333; 7. Logan Drake, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 332; 8. Jerry Flippo, Rockford, Iowa, 329; 9. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 324; 10. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 319; 11. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 316; 12. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 303; 13. Michael Egurola, Marana, Ariz., 302; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 301; 15. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 291; 16. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 271; 17. Jonathan Joiner, Milton, Florida, 270; 18. Ian Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 265; 19. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 264; 20. Dylan Thornton, Belle Plaine, Iowa, 259. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 588; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 586; 3. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 497; 4. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 453; 5. Trevor Hidalgo, Mesa, Ariz., 426; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, [Read More]

Day Dials Up Late-Race Pass for IMCA Modified Victory at Kennedale

By Ben Deatherage KENNEDALE, Texas (Mar. 22, 2025) — Matthew Day struck pay dirt at Kennedale Speedway Park, winning the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature after a thrilling late-race battle. The 2021 National IMCA Southern SportMod champion surged to the lead in the closing laps to collect his first victory of the 2025 campaign in the division’s first appearance at the ¼-mile oval. The 20-lap main event began with 2013 IMCA National Modified champion William Gould setting the pace. He held steady through two early cautions, but things changed quickly after a lap-nine restart. Jake Upchurch, a three-time KSP IMCA SportMod track champion, used the high side to rocket from fifth to second and began challenging Gould. Just as the action intensified, the 21-year-old Day entered the fray by hugging the low line. He worked his way into second, then mounted a charge on the leader. Day made the decisive move on lap 15, slipping under Gould for the lead. Gould fought back the next lap, but Day countered down the backstretch to reclaim the top [Read More]

Ramey Scores First Career Win at Heart O’ Texas’ Gene Adamcik Memorial

By Ben Deatherage ELM MOTT, Texas (Mar. 21, 2025) — Dylan Ramey captured his first-ever RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event win Friday night at Heart O’Texas Speedway during the Gene Adamcik Memorial. The 22-year-old Fort Worth native was both emotional and elated in victory lane after achieving the milestone victory. Starting from the front row, Ramey held off defending track champion Claud Estes III at the drop of the green. As Estes battled Jeb Sessums for second, Ramey built a solid lead — one that vanished in lapped traffic by lap 6, allowing both challengers to close in. Sessums, wheeling the Taco Casa Racing entry, made a bold three-wide move on the leaders in turn three, but a caution negated the pass, allowing Ramey to keep the top spot. On the restart, Estes and Sessums resumed their fight for second while Ramey pulled away again. Estes’ night ended on lap 14 after contact with a lapped car, giving Sessums clear track ahead. Despite a final restart, Ramey stayed composed. Sessums made a late push, but [Read More]

Abilene Race Rads continues in their 6th year as an IMCA sponsor

ABILENE, Texas (Mar. 24, 2025) – In their sixth season as an IMCA special event sponsor, Abilene Race Rads has increased their certificate value while also providing Super Nationals product awards. A combination of special events and series are on the schedule to receive $75 certificates in the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods and IMCA Northern SportMods. In addition, the Modified champion at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s receives a single pass racing radiator and Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions all get Super Sucker 4-blade fans. Abilene Race Rads owner Kyle Wisdom is a long time IMCA competitor, and has been competing at the Super Nationals for the last few years. Information about all Abilene Race Rads high performance products is available by calling 800 588-2673 or 325 665-4091, at abileneracerads.com and on Facebook. “Kyle is great to work with both on and off the track,” commented IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “Thanks to Kyle and the crew at Abilene Race Rads, IMCA drivers will continue to be rewarded [Read More]

MSD celebrates 22 years of IMCA sponsorship

EL PASO, Texas (Mar. 21, 2025) – Over 2 decades of IMCA sponsorship, MSD returns to support weekly racing and Super Nationals drivers. A brand of the Holley family of companies, MSD will continue product certificate awards based on regional standings for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. The top performers in national points for the IMCA Late Models, RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods will also receive awards from MSD. MSD also returns to the decal program for Stock Cars and drivers in that division are required to display two MSD decals on their race cars. The top three finishers in the “Big Dance” for Modifieds, Late Models, Stock Cars and Northern SportMods at the biggest IMCA event of the year, the IMCA Super Nationals, will be rewarded with product in victory lane. Information about MSD products is available at https://www.holley.com/brands/msd/, by phone at 866 464-6553 and on Facebook. “MSD products can be found throughout the pit area on any given night,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson [Read More]