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IMCA.TV Winter Nationals Set for January 20–31 at Central Arizona Raceway

By Ben Deatherage CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Jun. 18, 2025) — The IMCA.TV Winter Nationals presented by Pitt Stop Motorsports will return to Central Arizona Raceway in 2026, with updated dates announced for the prestigious mid-winter racing tradition. The event is now scheduled for January 20 through January 31, providing teams and fans with warmer temperatures and a better fit on the winter calendar. Traditionally held around New Year’s, the Winter Nationals moves later into the month in 2026. “We are moving it to get away from the holidays and for the weather,” said promoter Brad Whitfield. “It’s about 10 degrees warmer toward the end of the month versus the start. Folks who were used to the Yuma weather when this event was held there in years past should have the same kind of temps.” Central Arizona Raceway promoter Brad Whitfield takes a break from his busy schedule running two race tracks and planning for the upcoming IMCA.TV Winter Nationals, which moves to later dates in January for 2026. (Track Photo) This will mark the second year [Read More]

James Makes History with Fourth Straight IMCA Speedweek Win at the Douglas County

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (Jun. 17, 2025) — Bricen James etched his name into the IMCA Wild West Speedweek record books Tuesday night at the Douglas County Dirtrack, capturing a thrilling Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature for his fourth straight Speedweek victory — the most consecutive wins in series history for the Modifieds. James’ triumph was his 15th career Speedweek win and sixth of the 2025 season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region, keeping him undefeated in Speedweek action at the Roseburg oval. 2023 Skagit Speedway champion Geoff Morris, from British Columbia, led the opening circuit before Chad Groves rocketed around the outside to take command on lap three. Groves built a comfortable lead through lapped traffic until the race’s first caution on lap 16 bunched the field. A red flag for a multi-car crash on lap 20 halted the momentum again, but Groves remained steady on the ensuing restart. James, wheeling the Schram Motorsports no. 13 machine, methodically closed the gap over the final dozen laps. On lap 34, Groves made a move [Read More]

James Makes It Three in a Row with IMCA Wild West Speedweek Win at Coos Bay

By Ben Deatherage COOS BAY, Ore. (Jun. 16, 2025) — Bricen James continued his dominance in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds with his third straight IMCA Wild West Speedweek win and third career Speedweek victory at Coos Bay Speedway. The Albany, native started ninth and took the lead with five laps to go to collect his 14th career Speedweek series win and fifth triumph of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Seventeen-year-old Ian Whisler set the early tone by taking control at the drop of the green. He built a solid advantage and encountered lapped traffic on lap 21 but managed to hold steady. As the laps wound down, 2022 Speedweek and 2019 Shaw Race Car Western Region champion James began reeling him in. James made his move on lap 30 and never looked back, pulling away to win the caution-free 35-lap contest. Whisler settled for second, while Washington’s Zane Miner completed the podium in third. Wild Goes Back-to-Back in Coos Bay Stock Cars B.J. Wild captured his second straight Sunoco IMCA Stock [Read More]

Hagan Hustles to the Front in Stock Car Feature at Lincoln County

By Suzan McCoy NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 14, 2025) – Jim Hagan proved dominant in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Lincoln County Raceway, piloting his no. 72H machine to a flag-to-flag victory from the pole position. The win marked his first of the season in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region competition. Layne Bellm finished second, with D.J. Banks rounding out the podium in third. A full field kept fans on edge with bumper-to-bumper racing throughout the pack. Jacob Olmstead Charges to SportMod Victory Jacob Olmstead of Overton came from the eighth starting spot to take the lead on lap nine and never looked back in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event. He muscled his way through a competitive field to earn his second win of the season—both coming at Lincoln County Raceway. Joseph Cooper ran strong to finish second, while Colorado’s Douglas Beaman claimed third. Zach Olmstead Bests Big Field of Hobby Stocks Zach Olmstead made it a double victory night for the Overton-based Olmstead family, taking command of the Sunoco IMCA [Read More]

Clymens Captures Second Antioch SportMod Win of 2025

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (June 14, 2025) — Trevor Clymens of Brentwood collected his second Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win of the season at Antioch Speedway and fifth overall in 2025 on Saturday’s Fan Appreciation Night. Clymens took advantage of a late-race mechanical issue for then-leader Kenny Shrader with just two laps remaining in the 20-lap feature. Kelly Campanile led the early going, with Clymens moving into second ahead of Shrader following a lap two restart. The lead trio ran in tight formation until Shrader executed a big inside move in turn four on lap five to take the lead. A caution followed shortly after when Jason Ryan Jr., a top-five points contender, stalled in turn two. Shrader continued to lead on the restart, followed by Clymens and Fred Ryland. As the laps clicked off, Ryland and Clymens waged a spirited battle for second. Ryland completed a low move in turn four on lap 12 to take over the runner-up position. The race was halted for the final time on lap 16 when Tommy [Read More]

Wroten Masters Low Side for First Hobby Stock Win of 2025 at Independence

By Christine Rublack INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Jun. 14, 2025) — At Independence Motor Speedway, Lady Eagle racer Leah Wroten powered to victory in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Quinton Miller took the early command, followed closely by Carson James. Trenton Neuhaus moved into third while Joren Fisher rolled the low groove into second, with Bradley Graham charging the top side into third. Wroten worked her way into the top five just before a caution regrouped the field. On the restart, Wroten stuck to the low groove and worked past Graham for the lead. With the checkers waving, she crossed the line first for her first win of the 2025 season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Graham settled for second, with Dalton Weepie rounding out the top three. Wroten started the feature in seventh. Hilmer Doubles Up in SportMods at Independence Brady Hilmer topped a stellar field in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod division. Hilmer took the lead early, with Tyler Ball advancing to second. Tony Olson and Jackson Carey held third and fourth, respectively, at [Read More]

Hellman Hustles to Second Stock Car Victory at Mandan

By Becca Pelkey MANDAN, N.D. (Jun. 13, 2025) — Dylan Herner and Dustin Frank led the field to the green flag in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Dacotah Speedway. While Herner and Frank battled side-by-side for the top spot, the action behind them intensified with four- and five-wide racing for third. Geoff Hellman, who started 10th, threaded his way through traffic and muscled into third before seizing the lead on lap six. The fight for second heated up between Scott Gartner and Travis Ulmer, but Ulmer’s charge ended abruptly when he slid off the top of turn four, falling back through the field. Gartner held on for second while points leader Brock Beeter fended off Matt Dosch for third. Hellman cruised to his second victory of the season at Mandan and in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Wilson Returns to Modified Victory Lane in Mandan Elijah Puckett led early in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature, but Spencer Wilson—who rolled off from the third starting position—quickly reeled him in and took command on [Read More]

Richards Rockets to Sixth Straight in Hobby Stocks at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 14, 2025) — Eagle Raceway saw another dominant performance by Dillon Richards in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main event at “America’s Home Track”. Richards, who started ninth, steadily worked through the field, grabbing the lead with seven laps remaining and never looking back. His win marked six in a row at Eagle, 27 overall for the season, and 19th in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Trenton Dowty led the early portion of the race before relinquishing the top spot to Brad Schreiner. Richards moved into second just past halfway and powered to the lead on lap 10. A strong final lap charge allowed Dowty to slip past Schreiner at the line, securing second. Schreiner completed the podium in third. Drueke Delivers in Sprint Car Thriller Tyler Drueke overcame a 12th-place starting spot to score a thrilling win in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature. A chaotic first half saw multiple lead changes and contact between contenders, but Drueke methodically picked off cars and took the top spot with [Read More]

Johnson Earns Late Model Win and Sunoco Bonus at Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Jun. 14, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models saw veteran racer Steve Johnson score the win and collect the Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus Money on Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway. Johnson, who recently celebrated his 68th birthday, has been a longtime presence in Eastern Iowa racing and a staple at area tracks. Johnson charged to the front from his third-row start and led early in the feature. Point leader Travis Denning eventually reeled him in and took over the lead, but his run ended early with a drivetrain failure. That opened the door for Johnson to retake command and race to his first victory of the 2025 campaign. Mitch Morris crossed the stripe in second while Carter Johnson delivered a strong run to finish third. Steve Johnson celebrates his first Sunoco IMCA Late Model win of 2025 on June 14 at Maquoketa Speedway. The 68-year-old veteran also received the Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus, which included a $300 prize, commemorative door panel, Sunoco-branded fuel jug, and hat. (Photo by Joe Hayes) [Read More]

Photo Finish Thriller Goes to West in IMCA Hobby Stocks at Marshalltown

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 13, 2025) — Kael Koch and Kale Hemsley brought the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks to the green for their 16-lap feature at Marshalltown Speedway. Hemsley took the lead early and looked poised for victory. But in a near-repeat of last week, Sam West surged late and nipped Hemsley at the line by just 0.041 seconds for his second B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region win of 2025. Eric Knutson rounded out the top three. Avila’s Misstep Gives Olson IMCA SportMod Victory Josalyn Elmquist inherited the pole for the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods after scheduled starter Dayton Swatek did not make the call. Brady Hilmer led the opening lap before Matt Avila ripped the cushion to take over with 17 circuits to go. Despite a few cautions, Avila held strong until a mistake exiting turn four on the final lap allowed Kyle Olson to capitalize and steal the win—his second of the year and first at Marshalltown. Brayton Carter charged from deep in the field to finish third. May Dominates [Read More]