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Mackenthun Steals Stock Car Victory in Last-Lap Thriller

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Arlington Raceway produced one of the night’s most dramatic finishes with three different leaders. Chris Neisen paced the field early before A.J. Zimmerman worked underneath him to take command. The pair pulled away from the pack until Matt Speckman charged through the middle of the field, only to fall out with mechanical issues just as he was challenging for the lead. That left Zimmerman to duel with Dan Mackenthun over the final five laps. At the line, Mackenthun edged ahead to take the victory, with Zimmerman second and Josh Larsen third. The triumph was Mackenthun’s eighth win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, with five of those coming at Arlington. Richards Makes Nebraska Trip Count With Hobby Stock Win National points contender Dillon Richards made the trip north from Nebraska worthwhile in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Multiple cautions early helped him climb through the field, and by lap six he was on the heels of leader [Read More]

Kosmacek Charges from Seventh for Hobby Stock Win and Title at Lincoln County

By Suzan McCoy NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Lincoln County Raceway saw North Platte’s Robbie Kosmacek put on a show, storming from a seventh-place starting spot to victory. Kosmacek grabbed the lead on lap eight and drove away to secure his first win of the year in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Alicia Hilzer ran second and Jacob Hagan third. The triumph also put the finishing touch on a dominant campaign for Kosmacek, who clinched the 2025 Hobby Stock track championship. Bellm Breaks Through in Stock Car Showdown The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event belonged to Layne Bellm of Broomfield, Colo., who dominated from the drop of the green flag to secure her first win of the season at Lincoln County. Bellm, who now owns five wins on the year with four in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, paced every lap ahead of runner-up D.J. Banks and third-place Robert Leonard. Despite finishing third on the night, Leonard’s steady season-long performance earned him the 2025 [Read More]

Seidler Scores Stock Car Finale at Mandan; Hellman Clinches Title on Tie-Breaker

By Becca Pelkey MANDAN, N.D. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The points battle in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Dacotah Speedway was razor-thin between Geoff Hellman and Matt Dosch, with just one point separating the two entering the final race of the season. Hellman’s night started rough after a heat race incident, putting extra pressure on the feature. Cautions flew early and often, helping both Hellman and Dosch work their way toward the front. Up ahead, Marlyn Seidler — who came up short the week prior — grabbed the early lead. Hellman mounted a charge, racing Seidler side by side while Dosch lurked in third. Hellman took control on lap eight, but Seidler wasn’t finished. The veteran fought back, retaking the lead with five to go and pulling away to his second win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, both coming at Dacotah Speedway. The drama wasn’t over. Behind Seidler, Dosch and Hellman waged their own battle — not only for second place but for the track championship. At the line, Dosch [Read More]

Kornbau Wins Sprint Spectacular AST Feature at Lernerville

By D.J. Johnson SARVER, Pa. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Peluso Roofing Sprint Spectacular at Lernerville Speedway, featuring the Allegheny Sprint Tour presented by Renewal by Andersen Replacement Doors and Windows, brought together seventeen IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars from across the region. The stacked field included three of the top-five in Pennsylvania state points: Timmy Bittner (second), Jarrett Cavalet (third), and Jeffery Weaver Jr. (fifth). AST regular Jacob Gomola (eleventh in points) and Jim Pattock (nineteenth) were also in the mix. The twenty-lap feature lined up with Hunter Hite on the pole and PASS standout Steve Kenawell Jr. alongside. Heavy hitters filled the next two rows, including Weaver Jr. and Jeremy Kornbau in row two, with Vivian Jones and Gomola in row three. Trouble struck immediately when Weaver Jr. got sideways in turn four, collecting A.J. Barton. Barton continued, but Weaver’s night was over. On the complete restart, Hite jumped out front, but Kenawell slid by to lead the opening lap. By lap two, Bittner had already charged into the top five from his eleventh starting [Read More]

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]

Maupin Breaks Through for First STIMS Win of 2025 at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Aug. 23, 2025) — The South Texas IMCA Modified Series rolled into I-37 Speedway for a 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event that featured a family storyline right from the start. After the redraw, the Dinsmore brothers — Logan, a series championship contender, and Cameron, a rookie in just his first half season of IMCA Modified racing — lined up side-by-side on the front row. At the drop of the green, Logan Dinsmore jumped out front with Jared Maupin in close pursuit, followed by Colin Carroll, Cameron Dinsmore, and Johnny Torres. Maupin quickly turned up the pressure, showing the nose low in turn one on lap two and getting alongside the leader the next time around. Logan fought back in turns three and four to hang onto the point, and the duel raged for several more laps before Maupin finally completed the pass in turns three and four on lap eight. From there, Maupin stretched his advantage while the battle behind him shuffled, with Torres moving up to fourth past [Read More]

Veloz Storms from Eighth for Davenport Late Model Victory; Ryan Secures Sixth Track Title

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — Logan Veloz picked up his fourth Sunoco IMCA Late Model win of the season at Davenport Speedway, charging from eighth starting to the lead by lap five. Once in front, the Colona, Illinois chauffeur was untouchable the rest of the way. The victory was Veloz’s 11th overall this year, with four of those coming at Davenport. Matt Ryan came from the sixth row to earn a hard-fought second with a last-lap pass, while Nathan Balensiefen ran inside the top five all night before settling for third. Ryan capped the night by clinching his sixth Davenport Late Model track championship. Eckrich Breaks Through for First Davenport Modified Win; Diercks Edges Title Battle Jace Eckrich scored his first-ever Davenport feature win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, charging from fifth starting to the lead in just six laps and never looking back. The victory also marked his first Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph. The championship picture provided just as much drama. Spencer Diercks came into the night with [Read More]

Contingency Awards Worth More Than $75,000 Up For Grabs at Super Nationals

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — The countdown is on to the Speedway IMCA Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, and with it comes more than just bragging rights. Competitors in all seven IMCA divisions will chase a share of well over $75,000 in contingency awards – plus several brand-new bonuses making their debut in 2025. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will take center stage when Boone Speedway roars to life Aug. 30-Sept. 6. This year’s program features 81 event sponsors offering product, product certificates, gift cards and cash bonuses. Among the returning heavy-hitters are Abilene Race Rads, AERO Race Wheels, AFCO Racing Products, Autometer, Bassett Wheels, Champ Pans, CPT Racing Manufacturing, Dynamic Drivelines, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Hoosier Tire, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, JE Pistons, Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises, Kevko, KRC, Landrum Springs, Longacre, Midstate Machine, Moser Engineering, MSD, Performance Bodies, QA1, QuickCar, Quick Performance, [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 Auto Racing to Host Open House on September 3

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — Members of the racing community are invited to join Harris Auto Racing for a special Open House on Wednesday, September 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Harris Auto Racing facility, located at 1775 219th Lane in Boone, Iowa. The event offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Harris Auto Racing, with shop tours and the chance to connect directly with team members. Guests will also be treated to a free lunch served during the event hours. The timing makes the Open House especially convenient for Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s race teams already in Boone that week. Visitors can also learn more about the Harris Modified, Northern SportMod, Mod Lite, Terminator Stock Car, and Hobby Stock as Harris Auto Racing celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.