Sport Compact Archives

Beatrice Speedway’s Joey Hergott Memorial Offers Up to $10,000 to Win for Stock Cars

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (Jun. 25, 2025) — The second annual Joey Hergott Memorial at Beatrice Speedway is set for Monday, July 14, and will once again feature one of the most lucrative single-night payouts for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. With a unique two-stage feature format, the main event offers $3,000 to win each 22-lap stage, with a potential for $10,000 in total winnings, including bonus money. The format will include heat races and B-Mains to set the stage for a 24-car feature. Stage one will consist of 22 laps and pay $3,000 to the winner. After a three-minute break to allow teams to make adjustments, stage two begins. The top 20 drivers will return to the track for another 22-lap run, with another $3,000 to win plus up to $4,000 in bonus money available. The final stage winner could take home as much as $10,000. Other Speedway Motors IMCA weekly divisions are also racing for big paydays. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will compete for a $4,000 top prize and $125 to start. Sunoco IMCA [Read More]

Welsh Wires SportMod Field at El Paso County

By Suzan McCoy CALHAN, Colo. (June 21, 2025) — Kody Welsh dominated the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature from the pole at El Paso County Raceway. Despite a stout field, Welsh led every lap to collect his first win of the season. It was also the first win of 2025 for the Colorado Springs driver. Coming from ninth, Scott Clay carved his way through traffic to finish second, followed by Barry Halley in third. Yutterman Rises Through Hobby Stock Field Rocky Ford’s Justin Yutterman charged from the eighth starting position to score an impressive win in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature. It marked Yutterman’s first victory of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Chad Nelson crossed the line in second, holding off a late charge from Jacob Worthington, who completed the podium in third. O’Lear Holds Steady for Sport Compact Win In the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact division, Leann O’Lear of Boone started fourth and drove a clean, calculated race to take home her third win of the season at ECRP. [Read More]

Luecht Extends Streak with SportMod Domination at Barona’s Summer Shootout

By Ben Deatherage RAMONA, Calif. (Jun. 21, 2025) — Steven Luecht continued his dominance in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods at the Summer Shootout, winning his ninth straight feature at Barona Speedway Park. After two-time track champion David Kilpela led early and several cautions slowed the action, Luecht grabbed the lead around lap six in the Mike Atkinson-owned no. 47. A lap 15 yellow set up a tense restart with Kilpela close behind, but the Chula Vista chauffeur held strong to win his fourth race of the 2025 season and extend a winning streak at the track that began last August. Kilpela finished second and Arizona’s Scott Francoeur was third. Hicks Hustles to Modified Victory Matthew Hicks made the most of the final night of the Summer Shootout, capturing the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win after an impressive drive from fifth. He took the lead by lap three and never looked back, surviving cautions on laps nine and 11 before holding strong through a green-white-checkered finish. The Lakeside driver, a three-time defending track champion, earned [Read More]

Olson Takes Top SportMod Honors at Benton County Speedway

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 22, 2025) — Brandon Tharp led the early laps of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature at Benton County Speedway during Iowa Donor Night, held in remembrance of the Urbana 5, but Kyle Olson quickly reeled him in. Brady Hilmer moved into third as Olson turned up the pressure. By halfway, Olson powered into the lead while Hilmer worked the low groove to take over second. Lapped traffic brought the front-runners together again in the closing laps, with Brett Thomas joining the battle. Olson held off a hard-charging Hilmer for the win, his third of the season and second at “The Bullring” this year. Thomas finished third. Fisher Inches Ahead in Hobby Stock Close Finish Joren Fisher edged out the competition in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. He quickly moved into the lead with Dustin Filloon and Mike Kimm giving chase. Filloon later slipped into the top spot as lapped traffic began to play a role in the outcome. Leah Wroten advanced into third ahead of Justin Stander as [Read More]

Probst Prevails in Hobby Stock Feature at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Jun. 21, 2025) –– There were three different leaders in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Arlington Raceway. Dan Probst led early before Brad Becker took over. By lap six, Cory Probst was in control and never looked back, holding off both Becker and Chad Volk in a fierce battle for second. Volk secured the runner-up spot while Becker settled for third ahead of Jordan Robinson. The win was Cory Probst’s fourth at Arlington this season and his 15th in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Gatton Sweeps Sport Compact Night Dale Gatton had a clean sweep in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact division, winning both his heat and the feature. Starting from the front row, Gatton never relinquished the top spot en route to his first Arlington win of 2025 and second overall this season. The lone incident came when Gary Schumacher exited on the backstretch with mechanical issues. Alan Lahr finished second and Justin Dose took third. Reierson Rallies for SportMod Victory The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod [Read More]

Championship Weekend Set to Cap Off Season at Phillips County Raceway on June 28–29

By Suzan McCoy HOLYOKE, Colo. (Jun. 24, 2025) — The 2025 racing season at Phillips County Raceway will go out with a bang as the high banks host a massive Double Header Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 28–29, featuring the final IMCA-sanctioned races of the year at the venue. This thrilling two-night finale not only crowns the Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing track champions but also serves as a pivotal stop for the Colorado Alliance Tour (CAT), making it a can’t-miss event for fans and drivers alike. Race fans will be treated to two full nights of action-packed IMCA racing, with Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts all battling for final season bragging rights and valuable CAT tour points. As the only IMCA-sanctioned event in Colorado this weekend, all eyes turn to Holyoke as drivers from across the region converge to chase championship glory. The unique weekend format features draw-for-heat and redraw-for-feature both nights, promising unpredictable lineups, intense racing, [Read More]

Shryock Wins Stock Car Shootout Special at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 19, 2025) — Kelly Shryock has been the dominant Sunoco IMCA Stock Car driver in special feature races around Northwest Iowa early this summer. That trend continued Thursday night at Kossuth County Speedway, as the veteran driver added another win to his collection. Shryock took the lead on the fifth circuit of the 25-lap main event and navigated through lapped traffic in the closing stages to hold off a serious challenge from Justin Luinenburg. The Stock Car Shootout win was worth $2,000 and marked Shryock’s ninth victory of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, and third Stock Car triumph at Algona in 2025. Zayn Feaster and Jordan Rogotzke led the field to the green as each of the starters were guaranteed at least $200 to take the green flag. Feaster led the opening four laps before Shryock took command. Shryock and Luinenburg steadily pulled away from the field and caught lapped traffic with seven to go, setting up a cat-and-mouse game through slower cars. Luinenburg stayed close [Read More]

Bellm Blazes to El Paso County Stock Car Victory

By Suzan McCoy CALHAN, Colo. (Jun. 20, 2025) — In the main event at El Paso County Raceway, featuring the Colorado Alliance Tour IMCA Stock Cars, Layne Bellm of Broomfield showed exactly why she’s a driver to watch. Bellm led from the pole and never looked back, fending off D.J. Banks lap after lap to earn her second win of the season—and her first in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Bellm dominated the feature and picked up valuable points in the CAT Tour. Ryan O’Lear moved up into second after Banks dropped out with a flat tire, while Peyton’s Brian Lessig rounded out the podium with a solid third-place finish. Halley Holds Off the Heat for SportMod Win The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod class saw a 15-car field take the green, and Barry Halley of Pueblo made the most of his front-row starting spot. He led the entire distance, holding off a hard-charging Ryan Moser, who moved up from fifth to finish second. Dave Stock kept a steady pace all night to bring home [Read More]

IMCA Approves New Five Star Sport Compact Aftermarket Nose Piece for Competition

VINTON, Iowa (June 23, 2025) — IMCA officials have announced that a newly developed Sport Compact aftermarket nose piece, part number 51001-41051-x, manufactured by Five Star Race Car Bodies of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, will be permitted for use in competition beginning June 27, 2025. Unveiled at the PRI Tradeshow in December 2024, this innovative plastic nose piece is now available for purchase, providing IMCA Sport Compact competitors with a durable, universal-fit option that maintains competitive integrity while streamlining front-end appearance. The IMCA Sport Compact division rules have been amended to include this product, and updated regulations are available for review at www.imca.com. The nose piece must be mounted in the same fashion as the OEM nose, ensuring consistency and ease of implementation across all makes and models allowed in the division. “This is a well-designed, racer-friendly solution that offers quality, durability and a professional appearance,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “We’re pleased to support a product that maintains the integrity of the Sport Compact class while providing our drivers with a great looking product.” As a universal-fit component, the 51001-41051-x nose piece can be used, as produced, on any approved [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 19, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 914; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 897; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 835; 4. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 832; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 818; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 817; 7. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 810; 8. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 800; 9. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 757; 10. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 743; 11. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 740; 12. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 725; 13. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 710; 14. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 693; 15. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 686; 16. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 681; 17. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 678; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 663; 19. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 661; 20. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 650. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 919; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 890; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 780; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 778; 5. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 765; 6. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 7. Bobby [Read More]