Sprint Car Archives

Harker Completes Five-Race Sweep, Clinches Eagle Modified Crown

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature capped the night with one of the most dramatic runs of the season. Cameron Thompson led early before cautions reshuffled the field. Bob Zoubek and Hunter Weber each worked into contention, while Shawn Harker steadily picked his way forward. In the closing laps, contact and spins between Thompson and Zoubek opened the door for Harker, who powered to his fifth straight win at Eagle Raceway. The victory secured him both the track championship and the combined Eagle–Beatrice points bonus. John Saathoff finished second and Chad Andersen third. Harker’s win was his sixth Jet Racing Central Region triumph of the year, all at Eagle. Vanover Returns to Victory Lane in Stock Cars; Andersen Claims Title The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature delivered a wild story with championship implications. Jeremy Down led early while Kyle Vanover charged through the pack. A string of cautions kept the field tight, and points contenders Mason Richards and Chad Andersen both saw their title bids end with [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 21, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 976; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 973; 3. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 972; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, both 958; 6. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 952; 7. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 947; 8. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 944; 9. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 941; 10. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 940; 12. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 938; 13. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 936; 14. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 934; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 932; 16. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 926; 17. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., both 924; 19. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 920; 20. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 919. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 994; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 970; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 965; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 963; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 939; 7. Kodey Miles, Bernard, [Read More]

Harris Hauls at the Bridge

By Jim Haines NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (Aug. 16, 2025) — On a hot summer night, the real heat came from Jerald Harris, who swept the evening in RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car action with the Virginia Sprint Series at Natural Bridge Speedway. Harris won his heat, then capped it off by dominating the feature for his first victory of the season. Jerald Harris and Chris Humblet led the field to green, with Harris jumping out first and Humblet giving chase. Behind them, Dylan Shatzer, Matthew Leach, and Mike Leraas staged their own battle inside the top five. Harris built a strong lead until a quick spin brought the field back together. On the restart, Harris once again blasted away, leaving Humblet, Shatzer, and Leach to sort out the positions behind him. As the laps wound down, Harris caught the tail of the field, but it wasn’t enough to slow his momentum. The chasers never got the opening they needed, and Harris streaked under the checkered flag to secure the long-awaited win. At the finish, it was Harris [Read More]

Looft Snatches Arlington Stock Car Victory in Last-Lap Thriller

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 16, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Arlington Raceway delivered a breathtaking finish in a caution-free main event. Chris Neisen jumped out front from the pole and dominated the early laps before Ken Tietz charged from fifth to seize control by lap 12. Tietz looked strong as Matthew Looft and Dan Mackenthun closed in during the closing circuits. On the final lap, the top three stormed into turn four nearly three-wide. Tietz led into the corner, but Looft dove low while Mackenthun swept high. At the line, it was Looft who emerged first for his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win of the season, both at Arlington. Mackenthun grabbed second with Tietz in third. Johnson Powers Late to Sprint Car Win The RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event featured plenty of drama as Zach Glaser led the opening 11 laps while Matt Hasara gave chase. Matt Johnson worked his way forward by lap 10 and began closing rapidly on the leaders. Two laps later, Johnson and [Read More]

Baker Survives Fiery Finish in Stock Cars at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 16, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature turned into the night’s wildest thriller at Eagle Raceway. Mike Lineberry jumped out early, but Trevor Baker worked steadily through the pack and used a restart to muscle his way to the lead. Chad Andersen came charging from mid-pack to give chase while Lineberry held his ground in third, creating a tight battle inside the top three. Baker appeared unstoppable once he gained the top spot, but the checkered flag was only the beginning of his drama. Just after crossing the finish line, his engine detonated in a burst of flames. Baker safely climbed out as fire crews swarmed the car, and the crowd roared at both the victory and the spectacle. The win marked Baker’s first in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region this season. Andersen’s runner-up effort vaulted him into the points lead, while Lineberry’s consistency kept him on the podium. Wayman Secures SportMod Crown The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods saw plenty of shakeups before Cole Wayman grabbed [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 14, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 976; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 972; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 965; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 958; 5. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 956; 6. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, both 944; 8. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 940; 9. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 939; 11. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 933; 12. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 930; 13. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 928; 14. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 926; 15. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 924; 16. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 922; 17. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 920; 19. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 919; 20. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 913. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, and John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, both 990; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 968; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 959; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 954; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 933; 7. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, [Read More]

Dodson Scores 2025’s First PASS Three-peat With Path Valley Score

By Frank Buhrman PATH VALLEY, Pa. (Aug. 9, 2025) — Doug Dodson became the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series’ first three-time winner of 2025 Saturday night with a wire-to-wire victory in the extra-purse 25-lap feature at Path Valley Speedway. The veteran racer from Middletown, who also owns wins in other sprint divisions, won his heat race in the George Stevens no. 20. He then drew the pole for the feature and jumped out to the initial lead, but after a late caution, had to fend off a determined bid from Kyle Hart to seal the win. The checkered flag made Dodson PASS’s winningest driver so far this season, ahead of four other two-time winners and seven racers with a single victory. The win also came with one of the year’s biggest paydays for PASS competitors. Path Valley co-promoter and veterinarian Dr. Zach Crouse had increased the purse for last month’s Dr. Crouse’s Night of Power program, which was rained out and rescheduled for Saturday as another Dr. Crouse promotion. Hart, who had started fourth, quickly [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through August 7, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 973; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 962; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 960; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, both 947; 6. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 939; 7. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 938; 9. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 935; 10. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 927; 11. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 924; 13. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 922; 14. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 921; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 920; 16. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 916; 17. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, both 913; 19. Mitchell Hunt, Coral, Michigan, and Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, both 900. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 988; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 987; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 966; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 955; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 950; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 920; 7. Mason Richards, Denton, [Read More]

Alley Returns to Victory Lane at Eagle Raceway

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 2, 2025) — The RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature delivered the kind of finish that fans love — with fan favorite Billy Alley charging to victory in dramatic fashion. Despite making 11 starts at Eagle Raceway this season, Alley had not yet found victory lane until Saturday night. After Hunter Hanson led the opening lap and Trevor Grossenbacher took over on lap 10, Alley took full advantage of a late-race restart and powered to the lead with 10 laps remaining. The move was decisive. From there, he expertly managed traffic and fended off a late charge from Brandon Horton, who sliced his way through the field into second. Grossenbacher completed the podium in third. Harker Hustles from 12th for Modified Victory The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main was a gritty display of grit and skill, as Shawn Harker expertly carved his way from the 12th starting spot to score the victory. Tracy Harr led early, followed closely by Nate Thompson, before Harker took over in the closing laps. Chad Andersen [Read More]

Bittner Perseveres, Wins at Racy Port Royal

By Frank Buhrman PORT ROYAL, Pa. (Aug. 2, 2025) — While the other divisions running at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night were completing their preliminary races, Timmy Bittner was going back and forth on the access road behind the backstretch, trying to sort out an ignition problem. Persistence paid off. With the problem finally under control, Bittner fought his way into second place behind Erin Statler in the early running, then caught Statler in traffic on lap 13, came out with the lead after a furious three-way battle that also included Doug Dodson, and finally held off Dodson and Josh Spicer in another hotly contested battle to earn the 20-lap feature win. It was the Beech Creek racer’s second career River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series win – although he has won features elsewhere – and his second this year at Port Royal. Perhaps more importantly, it strengthened his position atop the RaceSaver IMCA National points over defending series champion Lee Goos Jr. of South Dakota. With the ignition issues, the evening hadn’t always looked that [Read More]