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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]

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]

Jennings Storms From Row Seven to Stock Car Victory at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2025) — Austin Schrage and Chad Palmer led the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car field to the green, with Palmer pacing the opening five laps. Two early cautions slowed the action, but once the race found rhythm, Palmer had his hands full with a high-flying McCain Jennings. By the halfway point, a thrilling three-car battle emerged between Palmer, Mike Albertsen, and Jennings. Working the top side, Jennings powered into the lead on lap 11 and never looked back. Palmer held second with Albertsen third. Jennings, who charged from 14th starting, earned hard-charger honors and celebrated his second EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the year — both at Algona. Emotional Hobby Stock Win for Wickman The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature delivered one of the most emotional moments of the season. Darin Johnson led the early laps before Steve Wickman made his move to the front on lap 11. Wickman then held off a late charge from Brandon Nielsen in a green-white-checkered finish to secure his first victory of [Read More]

Rookie Johnson Breaks Through for First SportMod Win at Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2025) — Alfred Johnson of Antioch captured the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Antioch Speedway for his first career victory. The rookie driver led from start to finish in a memorable performance. Johnson jumped into the lead at the drop of the green ahead of Joseph Pato. Both drivers were chasing their first win and quickly built a big advantage over the rest of the field. Mark Garner ran third in the early stages while Trevor Clymens settled into fourth on lap 14. Johnson began to pull away from Pato, and Clymens used a low pass in turn four on lap 16 to take third from Garner. Johnson kept his composure in the closing laps to seal the breakthrough win, with Pato second and Clymens third. Ryland Races to Fourth Stock Car Victory of Season Fred Ryland of Brentwood scored his fourth Sunoco IMCA Stock Car win of the season at Antioch Speedway, his fourth also in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region. The victory was also [Read More]

Lessig Family Sweeps Stock Cars at El Paso County; Brian Sr. Edges O’Lear by Three Points for Title

By Suzan McCoy CALHAN, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2025) — On championship night at El Paso County Raceway, the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event turned into a family affair as Peyton’s Brian Lessig powered to victory, followed by his son, Brian Lessig Jr. of Colorado Springs, in second. Local driver Ryan O’Lear of Calhan crossed in third to complete the podium. The win was Brian Lessig’s second of the season at El Paso County Raceway and also his second in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. More importantly, it secured him the track championship by just three points over O’Lear, 255 to 252, in one of the closest title battles of the year. Clay Dominates SportMods; Championship Decided by Six Points The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods produced some of the fiercest racing of the year, but on championship night Colorado Springs’ Scott Clay left no doubt. Starting from the pole, Clay led every lap in a dominant performance, with Pueblo West’s Dave Stock in second and Calhan’s Daniel Payne in third. The victory was Clay’s [Read More]