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Tony Olson Tops Bald Tire Bash at Benton County

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2025) — Tony Olson captured the IMCA Stock Car win during Sunday’s Bald Tire Bash at Benton County Speedway, powering to his eighth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season — and fourth at The Bullring — in a dominant drive through the field. Tommy Fain took command early in the event as Olson and Buck Schafroth moved into the top three. Olson worked the low groove to take the lead while Cole Czarneski challenged Schafroth for third. Once in front, Olson extended his advantage and never looked back, taking the checkers ahead of Fain and Czarneski. Van Wyk Scores First Benton County SportMod Victory in 2025 Dylan VanWyk was the top runner in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. From the wave of the green, VanWyk took the lead while Joe Docekal and Austin Kemp battled for second as Brady Hilmer and Will Wolf challenged for fourth. Kyle Olson had moved into the top five as the leaders began working through lapped traffic. VanWyk cruised to [Read More]

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Wahoo Ends Shryock’s Streak in Stock Cars at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 31, 2025) — Kossuth County Speedway hosted a thrilling Thursday night program for the Harken/Hovinga Memorial Race. In the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, Loren Pesicka Jr. took the early lead before giving way to Mike “Wahoo” Albertsen just two laps in. Behind him, a heated battle for second brewed between McCain Jennings, Kelly Shryock, David Wickman, Calvin Lange and Pesicka. Shryock eventually won that battle and slowly began reeling in Albertsen by the halfway point of the 20-lap main. With four laps remaining, Shryock was right on Albertsen’s rear bumper when a caution flew for a Zayn Feaster spin. Shryock threw everything he had at Albertsen on the restart, but the Audubon driver held his ground to score his second win of the season at Algona. The victory also snapped Shryock’s personal six-race win streak at the track. Albertsen now owns 10 overall wins in 2025, including eight in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Shryock was second and Jennings crossed the line third. Krug Collects Second Win of [Read More]

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Nigh Notches First 2025 Late Model Win in Wild Maquoketa Finish

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models at Maquoketa Speedway saw front row starter Doug Nigh and 10th-starting Evan Miller swap the lead several times throughout the 25-lap feature. As the laps wound down with the two still battling for the top spot, a late race caution set up a three-lap dash to the finish. The lead pack behind Nigh was scrambled, and Logan Veloz made a last-minute charge to finish right on the heels of Nigh. Nigh scored his first win of the season, while Miller held on for third ahead of Bryce Garnhart. Schueller Goes Flag-to-Flag for First Maquoketa Modified Victory The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw a strong field of 18 drivers take the green flag for their 20-lap feature. Jason Schueller took the green from the pole and led the main event flag-to-flag. Schueller’s win was far from easy as he was pressured early by fellow front row starter Brandon Jewell, and late in the race, Shane Paris closed the gap and settled for second [Read More]

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Hogge Gets Ocean Modified Win in Final Turn Thriller

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Bobby Hogge of Salinas extended his points lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Ocean Speedway, leading only the final corner for a thrilling victory in the 25-lap feature. Nevada’s Kaetlyn Robertson held off numerous challenges from Jacob Mallet Jr., withstanding the pressure to lead the first 13 laps of competition. Robert Marsh then drove past Mallet into second and took the lead from Robertson on lap 14. Hogge, who started seventh, followed Marsh through the field to take over the second spot. The duo ran nose to tail for the final 11 circuits. Marsh was slowed by lapped traffic coming into turn three on the final lap, allowing Hogge to dive underneath and steal the win out of turn four. The dramatic finish gave Hogge his sixth win of the year at the Watsonville ¼-mile and his ninth in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region in 2025. Mallet finished third. Frazier Claims First SportMod Win of Season at Ocean The Frazier family enjoyed a successful night, [Read More]

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Flippo Flies to Modified Win at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2025) —  Jerry Flippo dominated the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Hancock County Speedway, scoring his first win at Britt this season. A past Night of 10,000 Stars champion, Flippo grabbed the lead early and never looked back en route to the checkers. The victory marked his second of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Jeremy Mills rallied from seventh to finish second but couldn’t run down the leader in the closing laps. Clint Hatlestad completed the podium. Heath Tulp, winner of night one Sunoco IMCA Stock Car action at Britt earlier this year, returned to victory lane Friday night. Tulp controlled the field throughout the contest, topping Kevin Opheim and Troy Swearingen. The victory was Tulp’s second of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Dustin West overcame early-season mechanical setbacks to earn his first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature win of the year at Britt. Randy Cram turned in a season-best performance to finish second, while Alec Fett took third. In [Read More]

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Whisler Construction Banks Mod Nationals Set for August 9 at Sunset Speedway Park

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Sunset Speedway Park will be the place to be as the Whisler Construction Banks Mod Nationals presented by Schram Bros Excavating takes center stage on Saturday, August 9. Friesen Performance IMCA Modified drivers from across the area will converge on the tight ¼-mile bullring, all chasing a $2,000 payday in the 40-lap main event. The action-packed program will feature a unique qualifying and scramble-based format. Swan Island Sheet Metal qualifying will see all competitors time in via pill draw order, with the fastest car drawing for an invert chip to set up the heat race grids. Fast time receives $100, with second and third quick times each earning $50. James Gang Pizza Heat Races will consist of either three or four 10-lap heats, depending on car count. If three heats are run, the top four from each will transfer directly to the main; if four are run, the top three will advance. Heat winners and the fastest qualifying transfer driver will be locked into the Dirt Oval TV [Read More]

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Allegheny Sprint Tour Added to First Night of Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville on Sept. 12

By D.J. Johnson GUYS MILLS, Pa, (Aug. 2, 2025) — The Allegheny Sprint Tour, presented by Renewal by Andersen Replacement Doors and Windows, has been added to night one of the Commonwealth Clash on Friday, September 12, at the Lernerville Speedway. “AST is excited to have been added to the Commonwealth Clash,” AST Director Jacob Gomola said. “Thank you to Greg Geible and the Tomson family for including us in the first night of the Commonwealth Clash.” The Top 25 teams in Allegheny Sprint Tour points will be invited to Night 1 of the Commonwealth Clash. There are two AST point races remaining before the Commonwealth Clash on September 12. Teams will have Sunday afternoon, August 3, at the Lernerville Speedway for the final Sunday Series race and Saturday, August 23, for the Peluso Roofing Sprint Car Spectacular, also at the Lernerville, to accumulate points. All RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car teams are invited to compete for spots in the Top 25 in Allegheny Sprint Tour points to be eligible to compete in the Commonwealth Clash on [Read More]

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Bounty On IMCA Stocker Snellenberger at Eagle River Speedway on August 5

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (Aug. 2, 2025) — Eagle River Speedway has placed a bounty on Wisconsin’s winningest Sunoco IMCA Stock Car driver – Pulaski’s “Hot Rod” Snellenberger – for the Tuesday, August 5 show at the Northwoods third-mile clay oval. Snellenberger, a two-time track champion at ERS, is undefeated this season with six feature wins in six appearances. Any IMCA Stock Car driver who can beat him on August 5 will receive a $300 bonus through the bounty. And that amount could increase before race night. To collect the bounty, Snellenberger must be running competitively and on the lead lap when the checkered flag flies. The track will use IMCA’s weekly point average system, so Snellenberger will likely start deep in the field — along with any out-of-town challengers looking to claim the bonus. The division’s highest car count this season has been 24. Since beginning his IMCA Stock Car career in 1993, Snellenberger has tallied 235 career feature wins. Fans or businesses interested in adding to the bounty can call 920-676-5990 or [Read More]

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Williamson Wires Cottage Grove Modified Midweek Mayhem

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 30, 2025) — Kevin Williamson dominated Wednesday night’s 25-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Cottage Grove Speedway, becoming the third different winner in as many rounds of the 2025 Midweek Mayhem Series. Piloting the Superior Fuel Cells-backed no. 42, the Coburg racer scored his second victory of the season at CGS and in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Williamson grabbed the lead on the opening start and quickly separated himself from the rest of the field. He encountered light lapped traffic on lap eight but didn’t skip a beat as he built a commanding advantage. Things got interesting late as heavier traffic came into play with just three laps to go, but the five-time and reigning track champion Jake Mayden, wheeling the Dustin Brooks-owned no. 5M, couldn’t close the gap. Jesse Williamson, a multi-time IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion and older brother to the winner, finished third aboard the SDMF Customs no. W5 house car. Ashley Keeps SportMod Streak Alive at CGS Ricky Ashley continued his Midweek [Read More]

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Suckow Scores First Stock Car Victory at Independence

By Christine Rublack INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 26, 2025) — Cole Suckow raced to his first-ever victory in a Sunoco IMCA Stock Car Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway, taking charge early and never looking back. Riley Hanson and Brett Vanous waged a fierce battle for second with Tom Schmitt in close pursuit. As Hanson and Vanous ran side-by-side, Suckow extended his advantage and cruised to the checkers. Hanson and Vanous completed the podium. Cordes Captures Modified Glory In the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Mike Burbridge led most of the way but it was Troy Cordes who scored the win in the closing laps. Burbridge looked strong out front as Jerry King and Keith Pittman chased. A tight three-car battle between Jacob Snyder, Mark Schulte, and Cordes shaped up behind them.  By midway, Schulte was sizing up King for second while Burbridge began navigating traffic. The final laps brought the field together, and Cordes found momentum on the high side to surge into the lead. He crossed the stripe first for his second Razor Chassis North Central [Read More]