Sport Compact Archives

19th Annual Fall Nationals Set for Oct. 2–4 at RPM Speedway

By Ben Deatherage HAYS, Kan. (Sept. 18, 2025) — The 19th Annual Fall Nationals are set to take center stage at RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas, on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 2–4, 2025, bringing three days of racing action to close out the season in style. The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 2, with a test and tune for all classes. Friday, Oct. 3, features heats and qualifiers for all divisions, while Saturday, Oct. 4, will be headlined by last chance races and championship features. No hot laps are scheduled on Saturday, with the green flag waving at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and at 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Five Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned divisions will be in action: Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. The Modified main event pays $5,000 to win, with $2,500 going to second and $1,500 for third. The Stock Car finale will award $3,000 to the winner, while the Northern SportMods chase a $2,000 top prize. [Read More]

Jeff Aikey Adds Benton County Speedway to 2025 Win List

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 13, 2025) — The 2025 season at Benton County Speedway came to a close with thrilling finishes, emotional tributes, and standout performances. Earlier in the night, a missing man formation honored longtime racer Greg Kastli, setting the stage for a memorable finale at The Bullring. Jeff Aikey found himself in victory lane for the second time of the evening, backing up an earlier Late Model triumph with a win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Jacob Snyder jumped out front early with Troy Morris III moving into second, but Aikey quickly worked his way to third, igniting a fierce three-car battle for the top spot. By halfway, Aikey had cleared traffic and stretched his advantage, then held off a determined charge from Troy Cordes to secure the victory, with Morris crossing the line third. Docekal Prevails in SportMods Matt Miller led the early circuits of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature before Joe Docekal used the high side to snatch the lead. A string of cautions kept the field [Read More]

Maquoketa Speedway Set To Host “All Star Classic” Sept. 19-20

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2025) — The quick ¼-mile dirt track located on the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa is set to host the first of two major fall races. The Maquoketa Speedway will present the “All Star Classic,” promoted by Darkside Promotions, this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19–20. Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, will both feature complete programs with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The final race of the season at Maquoketa Speedway will be held Oct. 16–18, when Darkside Promotions hosts the annual Iowa Dirt Nationals. Camping is available on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, and reservations can be made by contacting Darkside Promotions. For those unable to attend in person, all the action will be broadcast on IMCA TV affiliate Done Right TV.

Hatlestad Hustles to Jeff Rucks Memorial Victory at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Clint Hatlestad took full advantage of his front row redraw position as he pulled away from the field on the start of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Arlington Raceway. A yellow came out when Mark Noble spun on lap three. On the restart, Jeremy Mills, who had started two rows behind Hatlestad, moved into second ahead of Chad Porter. Soon, Trent Loverude was challenging Mills, but contact on lap eight sent Mills into the infield and ended his night. Loverude kept going but lapped traffic kept him from making a serious bid at the lead, leaving Hatlestad a clear path to victory and the $1,050 Jeff Rucks Memorial win. It was Hatlestad’s sixth win of 2025 in the Razor Chassis North Central Region — all coming at Arlington. Loverude finished second with Porter in third. Probst Extends Hobby Stock Hot Streak with 13th Arlington Win There were five yellow flags and one red flag in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature. A first-lap mishap occurred [Read More]

Masters Masters Clay County in Stock Car Blue Ribbon Showdown

By Ben Deatherage SPENCER, Iowa (Sept. 11, 2025) — Jake Masters from Graettinger came out on top of a caution-filled Blue Ribbon Showdown 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event at Clay County Fair Speedway, holding off the Brands family to earn his third EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season and his second at the track. Levi Feltman showed the way at the start before a caution on lap one quickly slowed the pace. Masters wasted no time on the restart, blasting to the high side and charging into contention. After another yellow on lap four, Masters stayed committed to the cushion and powered to the front on lap eight. Traffic closed the gap as Randy and Austin Brands worked through the field, setting up a tense three-car fight. A late caution waved with two circuits remaining, tightening the field for a green–white–checkered finish. Randy threw everything he had at Masters but had to fend off son Austin in their battle for second, giving Masters the breathing room he needed. At the stripe, [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through September 11, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 981; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 980; 3. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 976; 4. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 970; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 964; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 958; 7. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 953; 8. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 950; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 948; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 947; 12. Kinzer McCord, Molt, Montana, and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 946; 14. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, both 944; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 942; 17. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 938; 18. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 936; 19. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 933; 20. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 932. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 995; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 973; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., and Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., both 969; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 947; 7. Braden Richards, Madrid, [Read More]

Sept. 27 Season Championship Grand Finale at Arlington Pays $4,500 to Win for RaceSaver IMCA Sprints

By Ben Deatherage ARLINGTON, Minn. (Sept. 11, 2025) — Arlington Raceway will close out its 2025 campaign in style on Saturday, Sept. 27, with the Season Championship Grand Finale presented by Toppers & Trailers Plus. The event also celebrates 45 years of racing at the Minnesota oval and will feature six Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly classes. Leading the way will be the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, battling for a $4,500 top prize in one of the richest sprint shows in the region. Joining them on championship night will be the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Pit gates open at 1 p.m. with the grandstand opening at 2 p.m. and racing beginning at 5 p.m. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and free for children four and under. Pit passes are $35. For those unable to make it to Arlington in person, the entire night of racing can be watched live through IMCA TV affiliate [Read More]

12th Annual Iron Cup Headlines Two Nights at Park Jefferson Speedway

By Ben Deatherage JEFFERSON S.D. (Sept. 8, 2025) — The 12th annual Iron Cup returns to Park Jefferson Speedway on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, with two complete shows, IMCA TV coverage, and more than $60,000 in driver payouts on the line. Thursday, Sept. 25, will feature an open practice with $30 pit passes, before racing officially begins with Friday’s program. Opening night will see Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Saturday’s Iron Cup Championship Night raises the stakes with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars each racing for $1,500. The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods compete for $1,250, with Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks at $1,000 and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts at $500. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the best drivers from across the region converging on Park Jefferson to battle for Iron Cup glory and a share of the purse. More [Read More]

Prelude, Super Nationals start times adjusted

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2025) – Due to the increased number of early registrations, officials have elected to move up the daily start times for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The change will be in effect for all eight days of Super Nationals, including this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts Prelude to the Super Nationals. All times that were previously published will now be moved up one hour. This includes ticket gate, pit gate, registration/check-in and start times. All event times have been updated on each day’s schedule listing on the MyRacePass app under IMCA Super Nationals.

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 28, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 981; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, and Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, both 975; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, both 963; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 958; 7. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, and Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, both 947; 9. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 946; 10. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 945; 11. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, each 944; 14. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 943; 15. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 938; 16. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 936; 18. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 933; 19. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 930; 20. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 927. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 995; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 973; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 969; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 967; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 947; 7. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 944; [Read More]