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Longtime IMCA supporter, champion, Greg Kastli dies at 72

WATERLOO, Iowa (September 11, 2025) – Racing veteran and longtime supporter of IMCA, Greg Kastli passed away Wednesday, September 10. He was 72. Kastli, who piloted an IMCA Late Model throughout much of his career, earned multiple feature wins, track titles and an IMCA Super Nationals title, also won 18 IMCA Modified features and the 1986 Modified track titles at Independence Motor Speedway and Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway. Throughout his Late Model career, Kastli earned 40 sanctioned Late Model wins and track championships at Fayette County Raceway in West Union, Iowa, in 1994, along with four track titles in Independence in 1994, 2001, 2002, and 2003. He ended the 2025 season tied for third on the all-time Late Model wins list at Independence. Kastli was also the IMCA Super Nationals Late Model champion in 1989. Although still active, officials in Independence waived the requirement to be retired for five years prior to being inducted into the track’s Hall of Fame. He was a popular inductee during the annual ceremony earlier this summer. Services are pending.

Dedrick Wins Benton County Modified Battle; Cordes Wins the War

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2025) — Jerry Dedrick found victory lane in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Benton County Speedway, while Troy Cordes walked away with the track championship. Dedrick took command early in the event as Ethan Krall moved into second. Ben Chapman and Trevor Fitz battled side-by-side for third before Chapman moved into the runner-up spot. A yellow flag bunched the field and set up a three-car fight between Dedrick, Cordes and Fitz. Dedrick held strong at the front, powering ahead and never looking back. He scored his first win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, with Cordes and Fitz following. Tony Olson Doubles Up in SportMods; Kyle Olson is Champion Tony Olson grabbed the win in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, while Kyle Olson earned the season championship. Tony used the high line to his advantage, quickly working his way into the top spot over Brady Hilmer. Joe Docekal held third early, but Kyle began reeling him in before a halfway caution slowed the [Read More]

Hogge Hustles to J.D. Willis Salute IMCA Modified Victory at Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2025) — Bobby Hogge of Salinas captured the 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway during the J.D. Willis Salute. The victory was his third of the season at Antioch and 10th overall in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region this year. Hogge raced into the early lead ahead of point leader Troy Foulger and Tyler Browne. A caution on lap two for Jacob Mallet Jr. in turn four bunched the field, but Hogge again held command through a lap 10 yellow for a backstretch crash involving Cody Burke and Mallet. On the restart, Hogge maintained his edge, while a low pass in turn four on lap 13 moved Andrew Pearce into third. Smooth and steady out front, Hogge never faltered, driving to the checkers ahead of Foulger and Pearce. Ryland Doubles Up With SportMod and Stock Car Sweep Fred Ryland of Brentwood had a night to remember, sweeping both the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main events. In [Read More]

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]

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]

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]

Beast of the East Showdown Delivers Full Slate of Mod Lite Action in 2025

By Ben Deatherage BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2025) — For the first time in its young history, the Beast of the East Showdown for the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites was completed in full, with all scheduled race nights run and 36 drivers from six states and two Canadian provinces taking part. After rain claimed two of the three scheduled races in the inaugural 2024 edition, the 2025 Showdown bounced back with a three-race points-paying slate. The addition of Weedsport Speedway helped fill out the weekend, and the expanded schedule drew a deep and competitive field that kept fans on their feet all weekend long. The New York contingent defended their home turf in the opener on Friday, August 15, at Brewerton Speedway, where Justin Williams scored the victory over fellow Empire State drivers Zack Babcock and Matt Kitts. The following night, Saturday, August 16, Jaedon McDowell of Tennessee broke up the homestate dominance by claiming the win at Fulton Speedway. McDowell bested Joe Isabell and Kyle Demo, who gave New York strong representation on [Read More]

Mayden Masters Midweek Mayhem with Cottage Grove Modified Triumph

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Springfield’s Jake Mayden returned to victory lane Wednesday night at Cottage Grove Speedway, scoring the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature in round five of the Midweek Mayhem Series. The reigning Cottage Grove track champion, defending Midweek Mayhem Series titlist, and 2021 Oregon State champion wheeled the Dustin Brooks-owned no. 5M to his first win since May and his third of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Mayden jumped out front at the drop of the green and never wavered, despite constant pressure from Kevin Williamson in the Superior Fuel Cell-backed no. 42. The only slowdown came on lap one, and from there the leaders navigated heavy traffic around halfway, where Williamson closed the gap but couldn’t complete the pass. Mayden kept his composure and drove to victory, becoming the fifth different winner in as many Midweek Mayhem events this year. Williamson settled for second while Matthew Drager claimed third, the final car on the lead lap. Ashley Dominates SportMods for Fourth Mayhem Win [Read More]

Tathan Burkhart Grabs Stock Car Victory at WaKeeney

By Sheldon Wickwar WaKEENEY, Kan. (Aug. 15, 2025) — Kyle Pfeifer and Drew Miller led the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car field to the green for their 20-lap main event at WaKeeney Speedway. Pfeifer jumped out early, but Tathan and Troy Burkhart quickly worked past Miller to join the fight at the front. The battle shifted when Pfeifer spun in turns one and two, collecting Troy Burkhart in the process, forcing both to pull off early. Modified driver Dylan Sherfick also exited the race. Once in clean air, Tathan Burkhart was untouchable. He set the pace for the remainder of the feature and collected his seventh win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Doug Holzmeister crossed the line second, with Trey Zorn completing the podium in third. Morgan Olmstead Holds Off Brother Zach in Hobby Action The 15-lap Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main event rolled off with Nick Sherfick and Morgan Olmstead on the front row. Morgan fired to the lead early, but a caution flew when young Sherfick spun in the opening [Read More]