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Larson Outduels Diercks in Maquoketa Modified Classic

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 7, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered one of the season’s most thrilling contests Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway, featuring a race-long battle between two of the best in the business. Jeff “Bone” Larson and Spencer Diercks went toe-to-toe for all 20 laps, trading slide jobs and crossover moves as the lead changed hands multiple times. Larson ultimately prevailed, edging out Diercks at the checkers, while current point leader Jaden Fryer crossed the line in third. The win marked Larson’s third at Maquoketa this season and his fifth overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. The Freeport, Illinois driver showcased why he’s one of the top contenders every time he rolls into town. Denning Drives to Late Model Victory from Deep Start In Sunoco IMCA Late Model action, point leader Travis Denning charged from the fifth row to earn the win. The Sterling, Illinois, pilot powered to the front by lap 10 and stayed there, recording his second Maquoketa win of the season. Dalton Simonsen and Don [Read More]

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Shryock Sweeps Modified and Stock Car Mains at Britt

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Kelly Shryock doubled up at Hancock County Speedway on Friday night, winning both the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car features. Following a dominant two-win performance during the Summer Nationals at Spencer, Shryock remained red-hot. In the Stock Car feature, Shryock capitalized on a mid-race caution to power to the front and never looked back. While he controlled the second half of the race, the action behind him was intense as Troy Jerovetz, Parker Slagle, and Justin Ades battled fiercely for position. Jerovetz prevailed in that fight to finish second, followed by Slagle in third. The win was Shryock’s sixth of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Shryock Sails to Modified Win Shryock started seventh in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main and methodically worked his way forward on the low side of the racetrack. Jerry Flippo found momentum on the top groove and closed in until Shryock adjusted his line to match. Two late-race cautions tested Shryock’s composure, but he [Read More]

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Morris Earns First Career Late Model Win at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Jake Morris captured an impressive and emotional first-ever victory in the Sunoco IMCA Late Model division Friday night at Davenport Speedway. The rookie started fourth and ran among the leaders for the first half of the 25-lap main event. A lap 16 caution for a three-car pile-up on the front stretch reset the field and opened the door for Morris. On the restart, Morris powered around early leader Chris Lawrence to take command. From there, he held off a hard-charging Matt Ryan over the final 10 laps. Ryan had started 10th and closed quickly but had to settle for second. Logan Veloz advanced from 13th to round out the podium in third. Diercks Continues Modified Domination Spencer Diercks claimed his fourth Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win of the year at Davenport, and seventh overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Diercks was engaged in a fierce battle for the lead with Brad Dierks before making his move on lap 18. As Spencer dove low, Brad slipped [Read More]

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Richardson Fends Off Oliver for First Stock Car Win of 2025 at CJ

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Shane Richardson scored his first EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season in the ultra-competitive Sunoco IMCA Stock Car division at CJ Speedway. Leremy Jackson led the opening laps before Wapello’s Richardson powered his way to the front from a second-row starting spot. Once in command, he had to withstand relentless pressure from Eastern Iowa standout and defending track champion John Oliver Jr. Oliver tested every line on the smooth 4/10-mile oval but couldn’t find a way around the strong-running Richardson. Dustin Griffiths came from 10th to finish third. Gorden Grabs First-Ever Hobby Stock Victory Keaton Gorden broke through for his first career win at CJ Speedway in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. The Ottumwa driver joined a fierce three-wide battle for the lead that included Jason Schutterle and Tucker Richardson. The trio thrilled fans with multiple side-by-side exchanges, but Gorden emerged out front and never looked back. He captured his first-ever win in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, with Tucker Richardson finishing [Read More]

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Hogge Holds Off Marsh in Ocean Speedway IMCA Modified Thriller

By Gary Thomas WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Jun. 6, 2025) — The 25-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Ocean Speedway was packed with action and lead changes that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Robert Marsh set a torrid pace during the opening stages, pulling away to a healthy lead. Like most main events on the night, however, several restarts slowed the field and reset the deck. With seven circuits complete, Jonathan Hagio powered into the lead and held command until there were 10 laps remaining. Salinas legend Bobby Hogge had methodically worked his way to the front, taking over second with 13 laps down. Hogge then went to work on Hagio and claimed the top spot on lap 16. The closing laps were anything but easy, as Marsh came alive again, surged into the runner-up spot, and rapidly reeled in the leader. The two battled to the stripe, but Hogge narrowly held on for the win. Hogge started seventh and claimed his sixth Shaw Race Cars Western Region victory of the season, and [Read More]

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Priddy Awarded Hobby Stock Victory at Dodge City

By Sheldon Wickwar DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 31, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Dodge City Raceway Park delivered plenty of action and late-race twists. Cole Schulte took the early lead despite being jostled around in tight packs, and eventually Austin Rich worked his way to the front and led to the checkered flag. However, Rich was disqualified in post-race technical inspection, and Dion Priddy was officially awarded the win — his first of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. The Lindsborg racer, Priddy, made a strong drive through the field, gaining eight positions to cap off a stellar night. Brendan Rich claimed second after advancing six spots, and Schulte crossed the line third. Kirchoff Bests Maughlin in SportMod Thriller The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event was packed with action from the start. Dustin Lampe showed the way early before a multi-car incident brought out a red flag and ended the night for several drivers. Among them was Jack Kirchoff, who made heavy contact with the outside wall [Read More]

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Eisenschenk Dominates Sprint Car Feature at Buffalo River

By Ben Deatherage GLYNDON, Minn. (Jun. 1, 2025) — Laela Eisenschenk was untouchable in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars at Buffalo River Speedway, leading every lap to secure her second win of the 2025 season and first at Buffalo River this year. The 17-year-old Fargo, North Dakota driver took control at the drop of the green and built a sizable advantage before a lap three caution slowed the pace. On the restart, Eisenschenk reestablished her dominance, even as a pair of stoppages on lap seven briefly slowed momentum. Behind her, Owen Carlson attempted to pressure Ty Hanten for second, but the two-time North Dakota State champion held firm. Eisenschenk never wavered and crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of the field. Pavlicek Perfect Again in SportMod Action The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods saw Jayden Pavlicek continue his perfect run at Buffalo River Speedway, scoring his third win in as many starts at the Minnesota oval. Hometown racer James Taves led early before Pavlicek began mounting a challenge. Pavlicek slipped by on lap three, but Taves [Read More]

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Olson Doubles Up in Stock Cars at Benton County

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (June 1, 2025) —Tony Olson went back-to-back at Benton County Speedway in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars by winning the 20-lap feature. Riley Hanson took an early lead in a three-car battle for second place between Austin Schuring, Olson, and Dakoda Sellers. Johnathan Logue had now found his way into the top three. Olson worked the high line and into the top position. It was Olson who crossed the checkers first, followed by Logue, Sellers, and Hanson. The Cedar Rapids racer started sixth and now has six wins in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region action in 2025. Fitz Rockets to First Modified Region Win of 2025 The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw Trevor Fitz taking top honors. Patrick Flannagan and Fitz contended for the top spot early as Chris Zogg worked into third. Ethan Krall and Dennis Betzer had a battle for fourth. Fitz took over the top spot and began to pull away from the rest of the field as Zogg moved into second. By the halfway point, Krall [Read More]

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Mike Smith Claims $1,000 Scott Cook One-Eye Memorial SportMod Victory

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (May 29, 2025) — It only took a month for Lake City’s Mike Smith to win his first major Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod event after moving from the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, a class he dominated for several years. On Thursday night, Smith pocketed a $1,000 payday by winning the Scott Cook Memorial One-Eye SportMod Special at Kossuth County Speedway. Smith and Jason Carney led the field to green, with Carney pacing lap one before Smith took command on the second circuit. A caution flew on lap three after Braden Claborn spun, and just two laps later, the red flag was displayed following a wild crash in front of the grandstands. Mat Hollerich and George Nordman tangled, sending the Mason City veteran into a violent double rollover. Fortunately, all drivers involved were uninjured. When the race resumed, multi-time winner Matthew Looft began to apply serious pressure on Smith. Looft briefly took the lead with two laps remaining, but Smith quickly regained control and held on for the win — his [Read More]

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Leraas Flies Like the Wind at Natural Bridge

By Jim Haines NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (May 31, 2025) — On a day that started warm and clear and ended cool and windy, Mike Leraas of Kernersville, North Carolina, soared to the front of the field at Natural Bridge Speedway, claiming a breezy victory with the Virginia Sprint Series. Leraas and Aaron Leach led the field to green, with Leraas immediately taking the high side to grab the lead. Jerald Harris and John Scarborough quickly made their way forward, shuffling Leach into a fierce battle with Matt Mullins and Daren Bolac for fourth and fifth. The 20-lap caution-free feature moved swiftly, with drivers trying different lines in pursuit of speed. While some gambled and lost ground, the leaders found success in consistency and smooth driving. As the laps ticked away, the front of the field began to tighten. On the final lap, the pressure mounted — but it was Leraas who stayed strong and sailed under the waving checkered flag. At the stripe, it was Mike Leraas taking the win over Jerald Harris in second and [Read More]