Sprint Car Archives

Thomas Wins a Thriller at Lincoln Park

By Zack Pauley PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. (Apr. 11, 2025) – The feature event saw Ethan Barrow, the defending state champion, jump out to the early lead in the season opener for the Huntley’s Hoosier Winged Sprints at Lincoln Park Speedway. A couple of early cautions included Ryan Tusing’s slowing, who had previously flipped in his heat race, and a spin from Blake Sholders. The lone red flag of the race came when Tres Mehler flipped his machine on the bottom of the track in between turns three and four. While Ethan Barrow ripped the top of the track and picked off lapped cars, a war was being waged behind him. Jack Thomas from Bates City, Missouri, and Jordan Welch were blazing through the field trying to catch the leader. Thomas was penalized two spots after a late race caution for jumping a spot earlier on a restart, but it would not deter him from quickly getting back to second place with his eye on Barrow. In what could be described as a heavyweight fight, Barrow and Thomas [Read More]

Rasmussen Rallies to Second Straight California RaceSaver Win

By Ben Deatherage BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Apr. 12, 2025) — The California RaceSaver Sprint Series delivered a thriller Saturday night, where Clovis chauffeur Kyle Rasmussen charged from sixth to win the 25-lap RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway. Rasmussen made his move into second just before Pombo hit lapped traffic. With the field bunching up ahead of the leader, Rasmussen seized his opportunity—sliding under Pombo to take command entering turn one on lap 16. From there, Rasmussen never looked back. He powered away from the pack to secure his second straight win with the California RaceSaver Series in as many events. Pombo held on for second, with Phil Heynan completing the podium in third. The event was streamed live on IMCA TV affiliate Track Vision TV powered by Low Budget TV. The full replay is now available to subscribers through the IMCA TV Replay Subscription for just $24.99. Already subscribed? Don’t miss the upcoming premiere of the second season of the Boone Docuseries, coming soon to the IMCA TV [Read More]

Getzschman Grabs First Career Late Model Win at Shelby County’s Igloo 25

By Don Hawkins HARLAN, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models were on tap at Shelby County Speedway’s Igloo 25 with a $1,000-to-win main event, and it was 20-year-old Jarrett Getzschman who made headlines at the drop of the checkered flag. The Council Bluffs racer took full advantage of a front row starting spot and looked composed throughout the feature. After grabbing the lead near the halfway point, Getzschman held off a charging field of veterans to score his first-ever IMCA Late Model victory. Brett Hopp made a last-lap bid but had to settle for second, while Nebraskan Kale Kosiski rounded out the podium in third. Greenwood Leads Every Lap for Sprint Car Score Jake Greenwood dominated the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main, leading every lap of the $1,000-to-win affair despite several stoppages—including a couple of red flags for flips. The 26-year-old from Woodward never wavered, even with South Dakota’s Less Goos Jr. charging from 10th to second late in the contest. It was Greenwood’s first win of the 2025 season. Trevor Smith [Read More]

Cassidy Lejeune: Cajun Culture and Checkered Flags

By Ben Deatherage ABBEVILLE, La. (Apr. 1, 2025) — Cassidy Lejeune is a rising force in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car division, representing Abbeville, Louisiana—pronounced “Ab-bay-ville,” a nod to its French roots, derived from the word “Abbé,” meaning abbot. While many drivers race just minutes from their shops, Lejeune travels hundreds of miles from the bayous of South Louisiana to compete in Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly racing. Fueled by grit, determination, and a deep passion for the sport, he has been turning heads with his recent speed and consistency—and appears poised for a breakthrough win at any time now. Racing Journey and Transition to RaceSaver Competition Lejeune’s racing journey began at the age of 10 in go-karts, competing on both asphalt and dirt tracks across South Louisiana. After high school, he moved into the Micro Sprint ranks, racing throughout the Southeast. In 2001, he climbed into a Sprint Car for the first time and has raced on and off in the division ever since. In 2017, he transitioned into the RaceSaver class and has competed in [Read More]

Sweet Manufacturing continuing in their 16th year of sponsorship

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (April 11, 2025) – The manufacturer of the Official Steering Box of IMCA rewards drivers in three divisions in their 16th season as a sponsor of IMCA. Sweet Manufacturing gives a steering box to the champion of the IMCA Modified along with a steering rack to the champion of the Late Models. The top 5 in each Modified region will also receive a $50 product certificate. The Kalamazoo, Michigan company also participates in the national Modified decal program and drivers in that division must display two Sweet Manufacturing logos on their race car. Along with the Modified and Late Model awards, the RaceSaver Sprint Car Rookie of the Year will receive a steering box at the IMCA National Banquet in November. Modified competitors at the IMCA Super Nationals receiving Sweet steering boxes include the top non-qualifier in points and the Rage Chassis Race of Champions. Earlier in the week, the Sunoco IMCA Late Model Big Dance champion will go home with a steering rack. The RaceSaver Nationals champion at Eagle Raceway will receive a $100 [Read More]

Huntley’s Hoosier Winged Sprint Series Set to Honor Bloomington Legend

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 8, 2025) — The newly rebranded Huntley’s Hoosier Winged Sprint Series is set to launch its 2025 campaign this Friday, April 11th, at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville. The 27-race slate will span some of Indiana’s most iconic dirt tracks in tribute to the late Kevin Huntley—a Bloomington native, fan favorite, and racing legend affectionately known as “The Pup.”. The series, now bearing Huntley’s name for the first time, celebrates the deep tradition of Sprint Car racing across the Hoosier State. The tour will visit Lawrenceburg, Paragon, Bloomington, and Kokomo Speedways, as well as Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt and Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis. According to renowned racing historian Dr. Pat Sullivan, Kevin Huntley was a beloved figure in Indiana’s rich Sprint Car tradition—respected by fans, competitors, and the racing community alike. “There were all these great Sprint Car racers that came out of Bloomington around the same time, and Kevin was absolutely one of them,” Sullivan said. “He was a native son—someone everyone knew and liked. It was terrible [Read More]

DeVault Dominates for Redemption Win at Bridgeport

By Ben Deatherage SWEDESBORO, N.J. (Mar. 29, 2025) — Bob DeVault powered to a commanding win Saturday night in the 25-lap RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event at Bridgeport Speedway, marking the second Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series event of the season. DeVault, of Alloway, New Jersey, launched into the lead from the drop of the green at the 4/10-mile “Kingdom of Speed”. Aidan Borden held off early pressure from Dave Brown while Kevin Nagy moved into third and then passed Brown, allowing both DeVault and Borden to gain distance on the field. As DeVault navigated heavy traffic, Nagy advanced into second. Borden tried to counter but couldn’t reclaim the spot. Nagy, the 2021 series champion, began to chase down the leader, but DeVault had built an impressive advantage. A caution erased the gap with DeVault but also relieved the leader from being buried in lapped traffic. On the restart, Borden attempted to retake second, allowing DeVault to pull away again. A few laps later, Nagy came to a stop to bring out another yellow. After racing resumed, [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]

Rasmussen Rules as RaceSaver Sprints Return to Merced

By Ben Deatherage MERCED, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2025) — The California RaceSaver Sprint Series launched its inaugural season in thrilling fashion at Merced Speedway, with Clovis driver Kyle Rasmussen leading wire-to-wire to win the first-ever feature in series history. The 25-lap main event on the Central Valley’s ¼-mile clay oval marked the first RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car race at Merced since 2021. Rasmussen and veteran Davey Pombo battled for the lead in the early laps, with Rasmussen— a two-time California State champion and former Western RaceSaver Sprint Series title winner— securing the top spot on lap two by expertly working the high side of the track. A handful of cautions slowed the pace throughout the race, but Rasmussen was flawless on every restart, rebuilding his lead each time. Late in the going, lapped traffic allowed Pombo to close the gap. Pombo made a last-ditch move coming to the white flag, but Rasmussen held him off at the line to claim the historic victory. Pombo settled for a strong second-place finish, while Kevin Barnes Sr. completed the [Read More]