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Andersen Dominates Stock Cars at Eagle From Start to Finish

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jul. 12, 2025) — Chad Andersen put on a clinic in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event at Eagle Raceway, leading all 18 laps from the pole. Once out front, Andersen was untouchable, setting a relentless pace and building a lead of nearly three seconds by the time the checkered flag waved. The caution-free contest played perfectly into his hands as the field stretched out behind him. Kyle Vanover gave chase but couldn’t close the gap, finishing a solid second. Benji Legg completed the top three. Andersen’s victory was his third win of the season at both Eagle and in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Richards Rockets to Hobby Stock Victory in Green-White-Checkered Finish Dillon Richards stormed to victory in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, which went the full 18 laps plus a green-white-checkered finish. Brad Schreiner had paced the field for most of the race before a multi-car incident set up a dramatic final restart. Richards made his move late, surging past Schreiner on the bottom [Read More]

Pfeifer Holds Rogers off at Line in Stock Car Thriller at WaKeeney

By Sheldon Warwick WaKEENEY, Kan. (Jul. 10, 2025) — Kyle Pfeifer earned his third EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature win of the season at WaKeeney Speedway in thrilling fashion, edging Jason Rogers at the line in a dramatic finish. Pfeifer, who previously won at Colby and Hays, worked the bottom groove to perfection as he and Rogers went side-by-side in the closing laps of the 20-lap main. Troy Burkhart led early until slipping high and falling from contention. Rogers and Brett Berry swapped the lead before Berry encountered issues. Pfeifer pounced, powered low, and beat Rogers by inches. Finishing behind Pfeifer and Rogers was Tathan Burkhart. Connor Schwien Holds Off Compact Field Connor Schwien put on a clinic in the 12-lap Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact main, leading every lap for his fourth win of the year. He got the jump from the pole and never looked back as attrition thinned the field behind him. Kyle Mortensen finished second, followed by Kaishen Brack—who gained two positions for hard charger honors. Barnhart Collects SportMod Win [Read More]

Thornton Thrills in $10,111 Tanner Pelster Memorial at Boone County RacewayBy Ben Deatherage

ALBION, Neb. (Jul. 13, 2025) – Chandler, Arizona transplant Ricky Thornton Jr. stormed to a thrilling last-lap victory during the 5th annual Tanner Pelster Memorial at Boone County Raceway, scoring his first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and becoming the fifth different winner of the prestigious $10,111-to-win event. The 30-lap main event saw Minnesota’s Jim Horejsi and Iowa racer Maguire De Jong duel for the top spot at the start, with De Jong securing the early advantage. A caution on lap two bunched up the field, but De Jong took off again on the restart while Kyle Vanover and Horejsi scrapped for second, allowing De Jong to check out with a big lead. Vanover, a four-time Beatrice Speedway Stock Car champion, eventually settled into second but soon faced pressure from two-time Modified and two-time Late Model Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s winner Ricky Thornton Jr., who had made the eight-hour overnight trek from Missouri. After a lap 12 caution, a fierce battle erupted for second, and [Read More]

Bosma Blazes to Victory at Jackson Motorplex

By Inside Line Promotions JACKSON, Minn. (Jul. 11, 2025) – The 20-lap RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event at Jackson Motorplex was a thriller with Brandon Bosma holding off 15th-starting Dominic White in a dramatic finish. Sam Henderson rocketed to the early lead, but quickly slowed in turn two on lap three. Second-running Lee Goos Jr. had nowhere to go and collided with Henderson for the lone caution of the race. Bosma was strong throughout the remainder of the event, but White made big moves before nearly stealing a win in the waning laps. White narrowly edged in front of Bosma in turn two on lap 19, but Bosma’s momentum running the top groove regained him the lead down the backstretch. He dove to the bottom lane entering turn three to protect the lead for the final lap and a half. Hunter Hanson hustled from 10th to third place.

Colorado Alliance Tour Set for Epic Doubleheader Championship Weekend

By Suzan McCoy CALHAN, Col. (Jul. 14, 2025) — The 2025 Colorado Alliance Tour is set to wrap up in spectacular fashion with a high-stakes, high-horsepower doubleheader weekend that will crown champions in six fierce Speedway Motors IMCA divisions. Race fans will be treated to two nights of action-packed dirt track excitement, beginning Friday, July 18th at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan during the El Paso County Fair. And concluding with the Championship Night on Saturday, July 19th at I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan. With tight point battles across the board, every lap will matter as drivers chase glory in the final races of the BST Promotions’ summer-long regional tour. Point Leaders Heading into the Finale Troy Seidl holds a strong lead with 235 points in the IMCA Modifieds. The most intense battle may come in the IMCA Stock Cars division where Frank Ogden holds a narrow edge with 236 points. DJ Banks (220) and Layne Bellm (217) are hot on his heels, setting the stage for a showdown in Fort Morgan. Ryan Moser enters the [Read More]

Mike Mullen Has $10,000 Night with Brian ‘Crutch’ Crutchley Memorial Mod Lite Win

By Dave Medler BREWERTON, N.Y. (Jul. 11, 2025) — Mike Mullen scored the biggest victory of his career in Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite competition Friday night at Brewerton Speedway, claiming $2,150 in purse and awards—and an additional $8,000 in the Motor Raffle—at the inaugural Brian “Crutch” Crutchley Memorial. Zach Sobotka and Mullen brought the 24-car field to green for the 33-lap main event, with Sobotka jumping to the early lead. However, a caution flew on lap two, and Sobotka broke on the restart, ending his night early. By lap five, Mullen was in front with points leader Joe Isabell in hot pursuit. Justin Williams, P.O. Trudeau, and Joe Garafolo also battled in the top five. Mullen and Isabell broke away from the field by lap 10 while the fight continued behind them. The two remained locked in a duel at halfway, with lapped traffic looming ahead. On lap 25, both leaders hugged the low side before Isabell moved to the top, hoping to find an edge as the final laps clicked off. But Mullen [Read More]

Gallaher Pounces for Second Ocean Speedway Win of 2025

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Jul. 11, 2025) — In the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature at Ocean Speedway, Yreka’s Bo Crebs blasted into the lead at the drop of the green flag and held the field at bay while drivers jostled for position behind him. San Jose’s Rob Gallaher methodically picked his way forward and moved into second by lap four. The complexion of the contest shifted on lap 12 when Crebs slowed to a stop with mechanical issues, handing the lead to Gallaher. From there, the San Jose driver paced the field the rest of the way to record his second Northern SportMod win of the season—both at Ocean Speedway. Point leader Danny Wagner finished second, followed by Evan Scroggins in third. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Stars On Dirt TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

Braaksma Repeats as Dakota Classic Modified Tour Champion; Munoz Breaks Through in Stock Cars

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 11, 2025) — The 2025 Wolla Trucking Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric wrapped up with 82 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds competing across six nights of thrilling action. In the end, Ethan Braaksma of Newton, Iowa rose to the top once again, securing his second consecutive tour title. Driving the Danny Meier and Trent Guest-owned no. 111, Braaksma built a consistent and commanding week: runner-up at Jamestown, third in Estevan, back-to-back wins at Williston and Dickinson, and a seventh-place finish at Mandan despite a blown engine in the finale. His ability to finish strong each night proved pivotal in defending his crown. California’s Cody Laney was a hard-charging runner-up in the standings. The Torrance native battled through adversity all week, coming out of B Mains in four of five features and posting finishes of ninth, fifth, seventh, sixth, and third, respectively. Justin O’Brien of West Union, Iowa took third in the Modified points chase. O’Brien put together a steady week, including a second-place finish at Jamestown, a third [Read More]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 10, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 948; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 932; 3. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 917; 6. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 904; 7. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 891; 8. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 882; 9. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 875; 10. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 869; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., and Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., both 868; 13. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 862; 14. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 855; 15. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 846; 16. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 836; 17. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 835; 18. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 823; 19. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 808; 20. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 797. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 967; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 949; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 918; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 880; 5. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 861; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 854; 7. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, [Read More]

Strickler Wins Dakota Tour Finale at Mandan; Braaksma Repeats as Tour Champion

By Ben Deatherage MANDAN, N.D. (Jul. 10, 2025) — Two-time Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champion Kyle Strickler of Mooresville, North Carolina, scored a dramatic win in the final Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature of the 2025 Wolla Trucking Dakota Classic Modified Tour powered by Industrial Electric. Driving the Cade Dillard-owned no. 8, Strickler secured his first win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region and second career tour victory in the Dacotah Speedway finale. Defending tour champion Ethan Braaksma of Newton, Iowa, overcame a last-lap engine failure to coast across the line in seventh and lock up his second consecutive Dakota Classic Modified Tour title. Wisconsin’s Brandon Schmitt led early in the Jack Jones-owned no. 20, fending off pressure from 10-time Dacotah Speedway track champion Shawn Strand. Schmitt regained the lead after briefly losing it and began pulling away, but a caution with a dozen laps left stacked the field. Braaksma, who restarted eighth, methodically rolled the bottom groove in the Danny Meier and Trent Guest-owned no. 111 and [Read More]