Late Model News

Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds – 1. Steven Whiteaker, Robstown, Texas, 153; 2. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 152; 3. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 138; 4. Dean Abbey, Boyd, Texas, 134; 5. Chris Morris, Thorndale, Texas, and Troy III Morris, Waterloo, Iowa, both 132; 7. Jeff Taylor, Duncan, Okla., 128; 8. Spencer Hartwick, Rose Bud, Arkansas, 126; 9. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 125; 10. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Jared Maupin, Helotes, Texas, both 119; 12. Brenda Kirby, Thorndale, Texas, 113; 13. Jason Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 104; 14. Ryan Doyon, Castroville, Texas, 97; 15. Rick Green, Bertram, Texas, and Chris Smith, Brewton, Alabama, both 90; 17. Steve Askew, Valley View, Texas, 86; 18. Robert Liese Jr., Schertz, Texas, 61; 19. Cody Tidwell, Georgetown, Texas, 52; 20. Rickey Talley, Adkins, Texas, 51. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars – 1. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 215; 2. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 183; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 140; 4. Mason Martin, Kaufman, Texas, 139; 5. Beau Collins, Savoy, Texas, and Doug Holzmeister, Colby, Kan., both 136; 7. Cody Leonard, Sinton, [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage DONNELLSON, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2026) — Lee County Speedway will return to Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing on Friday nights in 2026 under new promoter Darin Weisinger, featuring five sanctioned divisions that will crown track champions. The weekly lineup will include IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. A 15-race schedule is currently planned at the historic 3/8-mile oval beginning April 24, with the first point-paying event set for May 1 and the final night for points on August 21. Drivers will earn track, Iowa State, and national points in all divisions. In addition, Razor Chassis North Central Region points will be awarded to IMCA Modifieds, while EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points will be on the line for Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Weisinger enters his first season promoting Lee County Speedway after spending several years in Illinois as a track manager. “This is a new venture for me at Lee County, and I’m excited,” said Weisinger. “I’ve been around [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 13, 2026) — SR Promotions will bring Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing back to West Liberty Raceway in 2026 with six race dates, while also expanding the weekly lineup at Davenport Speedway with the addition of Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. West Liberty will host IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods on a roughly once-a-month schedule. All events will be sanctioned and will pay Iowa State and National points, along with Razor Chassis North Central Region points for Modifieds and EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region points for Stock Cars. Race dates at West Liberty Raceway are scheduled for Saturday, April 11; Wednesday, June 16; Wednesday, July 15; Saturday, September 5; and a two-day finale on Friday and Saturday, October 23-24. “Usually it’s just a fair race that we have sanctioned, but this year we’re able to do quite a bit more,” said promoter Jeff Struck, who enters his third year promoting at Davenport. “The West Liberty fair race on July 15 will have extra money [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 6, 2026) — With the 2026 racing season approaching, the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) is reminding competitors that completion of the official Contingency Form is required to qualify for contingency awards and manufacturer-supported benefits. IMCA’s contingency programs are built around long-standing partnerships with manufacturers and sponsors who support drivers throughout the season. Completing the Contingency Form ensures that this support is properly directed to eligible competitors based on their on-track performance. Available at www.imca.com/contingencies, the form allows IMCA to properly link drivers with participating sponsors and register competitors for reward programs offered throughout the season. Drivers who complete the form are eligible for contingency awards tied to on-track performance across all Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned divisions. Completing the Contingency Form is a simple process: IMCA’s contingency structure plays an important role in recognizing driver performance while reinforcing long-standing relationships with industry partners. Participation by competitors helps maintain and grow programs that provide meaningful benefits both during and beyond race night. Drivers with questions or needing assistance can contact Carson Becker-Gramm at contingencies@imca.com.

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 17, 2025) — The IMCA TV revenue sharing program continued to put money back into racers’ pockets in 2025, matching last season’s payout levels while expanding to more tracks and rewarding strong weekly support across the country. Fueled by IMCA TV Replay Subscription viewership of weekly and special events, the program once again turned digital exposure into direct financial benefits for drivers. More than 600 drivers qualified for IMCA TV bonus checks during the 2025 season. Revenue was generated from replays of weekly and special events at 54 tracks broadcast by IMCA TV or its affiliates, then distributed to drivers finishing in the top three in point standings in each sanctioned division at qualifying facilities. Drivers in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, Sunoco IMCA Late Model, RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car divisions receive checks of $255, $205 and $150. Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod competitors earn $155, $120 and $115, while Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage LINCOLN, Neb. (Dec. 10, 2025) — The best of the best in IMCA were honored Saturday night as national champions, rookies, track and state crown winners, special series titlists, and crew chiefs shared the spotlight at the 2025 IMCA national awards banquet. More than 600 drivers, crew members, sponsors, track officials, and family packed the ballroom at the Cornhusker Marriott. Despite blizzard-like conditions in the area, a near-capacity crowd was on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of IMCA’s 2025 champions. National champions recognized during the evening were Jeff Reay, Friesen Performance IMCA Modified; Zach Zeitner, Sunoco IMCA Late Model; Lee Goos Jr., RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car; Kelly Shryock, Sunoco IMCA Stock Car; Cory Probst, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock; Landon Capps, Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod; Brayton Carter, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod; Dillon Raffurty, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite; and John Martinez, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact. The Junior National Champion was Hunter Ferrell, and the Lady Eagle champion was Mylee JoAnn Goldwich-Rhames. Modified Regional championships went to Kevin Williamson in the [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2025) — IMCA is proud to welcome SCE Gaskets as the official gasket of IMCA Weekly Racing, marking the company’s debut in the world of dirt track competition. The support of SCE will extend across IMCA’s highest seasonal honors. Complete engine gasket kits will be presented to each of the six Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Division national champions, including the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, Sunoco IMCA Stock Car, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod, Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock, and Sunoco IMCA Late Model title winners. Decal placement is required on both sides of every IMCA Stock Car, IMCA SportMod, and IMCA Hobby Stock throughout the season. This national program is paired with a strong presence at the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, where IMCA Modified, IMCA Stock Car, and IMCA Northern SportMod champions will also receive complete gasket kits during the industry’s most prestigious week-long event at Boone Speedway. To broaden racer participation throughout the year, SCE will additionally award [Read More]

By Sarah Stewart FORT DODGE, Iowa (Dec. 5, 2025) — Sports Park Raceway has announced a major step forward for the 2026 season, confirming that the facility will operate under Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing sanctioning beginning next year while shifting its weekly program to Sunday nights. The track’s 2026 IMCA lineup will feature Sunoco IMCA Late Models, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Owner and promoter Jeff Frevert said the decision aligns with the track’s long-term goals for growth, stability, and consistency. “We believe it’s time to grow,” said Frevert, “and with IMCA’s strong consistent support and a move to Sunday nights, we’re confident this step will help Sports Park Raceway continue to thrive for years to come.” The track previously sanctioned IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Compacts, and IMCA Hobby Stocks in 2018–19. Operations manager Sarah Stewart echoed that excitement, noting both personal experience and the benefits for competitors and fans. “As someone [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2025) — IMCA drivers who piled up heat race wins this season can cash in with Allstar Performance gift cards — but they must submit proof by Nov. 18. Any driver who wins more than 10 heat races in 2025 is eligible for a $100 Allstar Performance gift card. The single driver with the most heat-race wins nationwide will receive a $250 Allstar Performance gift card. Gift cards will be presented during the IMCA National Banquet on Nov. 29. To be eligible, drivers must email a photo of their car showing the official heat-win decal in place, as distributed by tracks, to IMCA Marketing Integration & Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm at cbgramm@imca.com. Photos must be received no later than Nov. 18.

By Bill Martin COLONA, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2025) —  Logan Veloz acquired the nickname The Master when he was little because even back then his family joked that when it came to anything racing, he wanted to have everything perfect. The now 21-year-old from Colona, Ill., a third-generation driver, came close to perfection this season in earning Sunoco IMCA Late Model rookie of the year honors. “When I was a kid watching racing on TV, I didn’t watch and cheer for one driver, I cheered for whoever raced the best, like whoever hit their marks, and my mom Carolyn gave me that nickname,” said Veloz. “So, whenever I raced myself, whether it was go karts or big cars, I tried to be the most perfect I could, like I was trying to master something.” Coming off a Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod career best 21-win season in 2024, when he’d finished fourth in the national points chase, Veloz was quick to prove his mastery in the new class. He won his first feature in just his third night [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage BELLEVUE, Neb. (Oct. 21, 2025) — A season that began with frustration turned into one of redemption and resolve for Zach Zeitner, who capped his 2025 campaign by earning his first-ever IMCA Sunoco Late Model National Championship. Zeitner becomes the fourth driver from Nebraska since 1949 to earn IMCA’s Late Model national crown, joining 1996 winner Kyle Berck, 2000 champion Jason Friesen, and Cory Dumpert, who won the last six titles from 2019 through 2024. Driving the Zeitner & Sons Refrigerated Transport/Blaha Service/Select Auto no. 76 Infinity Chassis, the Bellevue racer powered to 16 feature victories in 38 starts, collecting track titles at Park Jefferson, Crawford County, and Shelby County Speedways. The Shelby County crown marked his third in four years, adding to championships won there in 2022 and 2024. Entering the season with 10 career IMCA feature wins, Zeitner more than doubled his lifetime total in 2025 — his most successful season yet under Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly sanctioning. “It’s a pretty big accomplishment,” Zeitner said. “This sport is very humbling. We started [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 9, 2025) — The 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing season was one for the record books, filled with razor-thin finishes, breakout performances, and enduring dynasties. Six of the nine National titles were decided by three points or fewer, two required tiebreakers, and six drivers celebrated first-time championships. Portland, Michigan’s Jeff Reay earned his first National championship — and became the first Michigan driver since Rick Stout in 1995 to claim the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified crown — by just two points. He also won the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Eastern Region, the Michigan State Championship, and track titles at Crystal Motor Speedway, where he’s now a two-time champion, and at I-96 Speedway, where he earned his first. Reay closed the season with 14 wins in 42 starts. Across the rest of the division, four additional Regional champions also added to the Modified season’s prestige. William Gould, of Oklahoma, topped the GRT Race Cars South Central Region for his eighth career Regional title, repeating his 2024 success. Jeremy Mills, from Iowa, [Read More]

Points became official at 12 Noon CST on Monday, October 13 Ties are broken by 40 point finishes, then 39 point finishes, 38, 37, etc.  Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 1,015; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 1,013; 3. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,001; 4. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 1,000; 5. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 994; 6. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 978; 7. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 977; 8. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 976; 9. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 972; 10. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 971; 11. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 970; 12. Kinzer McCord, Molt, Montana, and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 967; 14. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 965; 15. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 964; 17. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 953; 18. Keith Lamphere, Monroeton, Pennsylvania, 950; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 948; 20. Travis Hagen, McGregor, N.D., 947. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,023; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 1,021; 3. Dan Mackenthun, [Read More]

UPDATED: 5 p.m., October 10, 2025 Points become official at 12 Noon CST on Monday, October 13 Ties are broken by 40 point finishes, then 39 point finishes, 38, 37, etc.  Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 1,015; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 1,013; 3. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,001; 4. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 1,000; 5. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 994; 6. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 978; 7. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 977; 8. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 976; 9. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 972; 10. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 971; 11. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 970; 12. Kinzer McCord, Molt, Montana, and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 967; 14. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 965; 15. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., both 964; 17. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 953; 18. Keith Lamphere, Monroeton, Pennsylvania, 950; 19. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 948; 20. Travis Hagen, McGregor, N.D., 947. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,023; 2. John Oliver Jr., West [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 984; 2. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 982; 3. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 979; 4. Johnny Whitman, Suamico, Wisconsin, 970; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 964; 6. Kinzer McCord, Molt, Montana, 961; 7. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 958; 8. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 957; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., and Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, both 956; 11. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 951; 12. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Montana, 950; 13. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 949; 14. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 948; 15. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 946; 16. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 944; 17. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 942; 19. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 940; 20. Steven Pfeifer, Bowbells, N.D., 938. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 996; 2. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 992; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 973; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., and Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., both 969; 6. Kodey Miles, Bernard, Iowa, 950; 7. Braden Richards, Madrid, [Read More]