Hobby Stock

Gaylord Edges DeVilbiss in .020-Second Photo Finish for Modified Glory at Marshalltown

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 18, 2025) – The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered the race of the night at Marshalltown Speedway with a jaw-dropping 20-lap thriller. Zach Rawlins led early before Zane DeVilbiss threw a slick slider to take command. But the show wasn’t over. Tripp Gaylord lit the fuse in the closing laps, slicing through the field and reeling in DeVilbiss after late cautions re-bunched the pack. The two swapped sliders in a final-lap showdown that ended with Gaylord edging DeVilbiss by a razor-thin margin of just .020 seconds. Todd Shute crossed in third. The victory marked Gaylord’s fifth win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region—and his third at MoTown. Jenae Gustin Outduels Carter in Classic SportMod Showdown The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods turned up the intensity with Marshalltown’s own Jenae Gustin jumping to an early lead and navigating lap traffic with laser focus. Brayton Carter wasn’t far behind and reeled her in to set up a thrilling second-half battle. The duo put on a clinic in clean, [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Raynard Doubles Up to Defend Dirt Wars Crown in Hobby Stocks

By Ben Deatherage ESTEVAN, SK (July 20, 2025) — The second night of Riley Raynard’s Dirt Wars brought drama, dominance, and down-to-the-wire action to Estevan Motor Speedway. Despite weather threats, fans were treated to thrilling performances across six Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly divisions, with Diezel Raynard stealing the show in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. The evening kicked off with a makeup Hobby Stock feature from Saturday. Brody Singleton paced the opening circuits, withstanding early pressure from Tyson Grinstead. A series of cautions interrupted the flow, but reigning Dirt Wars champion and 2025 Tougher Than Dirt Tour titleholder Diezel Raynard methodically carved his way forward from mid-pack. Following a lap 14 restart, Raynard surged into the lead and never looked back, holding off Kaiden Tuchscherer and Singleton to score the win. Raynard wasn’t finished. In the scheduled Sunday finale, Nick Martin and Grinstead initially traded the lead before Grinstead emerged out front on lap two. Raynard quickly entered the picture and battled Grinstead amid lapped traffic by lap six. A caution on lap eight proved decisive—Raynard capitalized on [Read More]

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Shrader Doubles Down in SportMod Thriller at Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (July 19, 2025) – Kenny Shrader of Pacheco captured his third Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event win of the season at Antioch Speedway, keeping the points battle tight in the 20-lap contest. The two-time reigning track champion and current point leader fended off consistent pressure from nearest rival Jason Ryan Jr. to take the victory. It was the first race at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds 3/8-mile oval since June 28th. Joseph Pato paced the early laps after scoring a heat race win. Rookie Alfred Johnson and veteran Al Johnson pursued him until a yellow flag reset the field on lap six. Shrader made a powerful move into second and overtook Pato with a clean inside pass in turn four on lap nine. After another caution on lap 12, Shrader took off on the restart and opened a straightaway lead over Ryan Jr. at the finish. Pato rounded out the podium in third. Machado Powers to First Stock Car Win of the Season Mitch Machado of Rohnert Park stormed [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Probst Prevails in Hobby Stock Thriller at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 19, 2025) — A first lap yellow flag during the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature didn’t set the pace very well for the night. Dan Scharpe had troubles when his rear end locked up, sending him to the pit area for the night. Taylor Manderfield led the first four laps of the race before another yellow flew after contact between Ben Davis and Chad Volk. Both drivers were able to resume, but Davis restarted at the tail. That gave Cory Probst the opportunity he needed to get around both Manderfield and Blake Luinenburg to take the lead. Yet another yellow came out when R.J. Esquada’s hood blew off while running second, forcing him to retire. The restart opened the door for Luinenburg to challenge for the lead, but he and Probst battled to the finish with Probst coming out on top. Luinenburg was second and Volk raced his way back to third. Probst now owns 22 wins in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, five of which have come at [Read More]

News

Dodson Powerful in Port Royal Win

By Frank Buhrman PORT ROYAL, Pa. (July 19, 2025) — Doug Dodson’s starting position – outside of the second row – presented an opportunity the veteran racer from Middletown wasn’t going to pass up. On the initial start of Saturday’s 20-lap River Valley Builders Pennsylvania Sprint Series feature at Port Royal Speedway, Dodson quickly moved into second place and was challenging early leader Mike Melair when the caution flew on lap three for Croix Beasom, who flipped at the fourth turn end of the frontstretch. Melair fired off strong on the restart, but Dodson wasted no time getting back to work. Just two laps later, he executed a clean slide job in turns one and two to take the lead—a position he never gave back. Dodson, smooth in traffic over the final four laps, cruised to the checkered flag for his 11th career PASS win, crossing 1.705 seconds ahead of last week’s Port Royal winner Josh Spicer. Spicer stormed from seventh to second, passing Melair on the final circuit. Melair, piloting the Rod Ort-owned entry, settled [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Ryan Cashes In Late to Win Wild Late Model Main at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 18, 2025) – Friday night at Davenport Speedway belonged to the first-timers — at least for 2025. Three feature winners parked in victory lane for the first time this season on the banks of the Mississippi, led by Matt Ryan in the Sunoco IMCA Late Models. The headline event looked more like a game of musical chairs than a race to the checkers. Jesse Bodin paced the opening circuit before Joe Beal charged to the front and appeared strong, only to pull off after five laps. Bodin resumed the lead for a short stint, but was soon overtaken by Bryce Garnhart, who took control until mechanical issues ended his bid on lap 15. Bodin again inherited the top spot, but Matt Ryan had worked his way into the mix and made his move on lap 22. The Dubuque driver led the final four circuits to claim his first Late Model win of the season at the ¼-mile oval, and 25th career victory at Davenport. The win was also Ryan’s second [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Probst Finds Victory Lane at Britt in Hobby Stock Main

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (July 18, 2025) — Friday’s racing action at Hancock County Speedway brought the Hobby Stock Clash of the Titans to the Britt coliseum. Cory Probst made the most of his first trip to the track this season. Drawing the third starting spot in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main, he battled early with Josh Sidles before taking control and leading the rest of the way to victory. Sidles held off a hard-charging Josh Monson to finish second.  Probst now has 21 wins in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region in 2025. The top six from each Hobby Stock main qualified for the night-ending Clash of the Titans, a 12-lap dash that paid $500 to win. Josh Monson wasted no time grabbing the lead and drove off to win the Clash for the second straight year. Jeremy Wegner was runner-up, while Oliver Monson completed the top three. Shryock Scores Another Britt Stock Car Win The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars kept fans on the edge of their seats. After a mid-race restart, Parker [Read More]

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Baggett Awarded Ocean Speedway SportMod Win

By Steven Blakesley WATSONVILLE, Calif. (July 18, 2025) — Prunedale’s Max Baggett was officially awarded his first Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod win of the 2025 season at Ocean Speedway, following the disqualification of initial winner D.J. Keldsen in post-race tech. Keldsen had originally led all 20 laps in a dominant wire-to-wire effort. The race began with a multi-car tangle on lap one between Rob Gallaher and Steven Allee, while ending the night for Emali VanHoff. Points leader Danny Wagner also encountered early trouble on lap three. Keldsen built a 5.49-second lead before a lap 17 caution for Gallaher’s spin erased the advantage. He held off the field through the final three laps but ultimately failed post-race inspection, handing Baggett the victory. Wagner rebounded to finish second, with Jim DiGiovanni rounding out the top three. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Stars On Dirt TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Boone docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

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David Schmidt, Two-Time Cottage Grove Speedway Champion, Passes at 45

ROSEBURG, Ore. (Jul. 19, 2025) — David Schmidt, a beloved member of the Oregon racing community and two-time Cottage Grove Speedway track champion, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, July 3, at Cottage Grove Speedway. He was 45. Born on May 4, 1980, David’s life was filled with a deep passion for racing and family. He was a dedicated competitor in many divisions he had become a fixture in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod division, claiming track titles at Cottage Grove in both 2019 and 2024. Known for his steady hand behind the wheel and warm heart in the pits, he earned the respect of fellow drivers. Away from the racetrack, David was a devoted husband, father, and stepfather. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Schmidt; daughter, Sierra Schmidt; and stepchildren, Devin, Taylor, and Sierra Krussow. He also leaves behind his loving parents Ron and Cindy Burton, who supported his racing journey from the very beginning. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Sunday, July 27, at Cottage Grove [Read More]

Events

Nodak Speedway’s “All-Stars of August” Promises Big Payouts Every Sunday Night

By Ben Deatherage MINOT, N.D. (July 18, 2025) — Nodak Speedway is set to launch the inaugural All-Stars of August series, featuring four consecutive Sunday specials at the 3/8-mile clay oval on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Each night will spotlight a different IMCA division racing for $4,000 to win and $400 to start the main event. The Sunday night action begins August 3 with the Ole Olson Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, a B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifier. The series continues August 10 with the inaugural John Gaule Memorial for Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, followed by the second annual Monte Lundy Memorial for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds on August 17, a Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational qualifier. The final event on August 24 will be the inaugural Bonnie Beeter Memorial for Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Each of the four feature races will pay $4,000 to the winner, with second place earning $2,000, third $1,800, fourth $1,300, and fifth $1,200. All starters in the main event will receive a minimum of $400 to start. Drivers [Read More]