Hobby Stock News

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]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 968; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 962; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 945; 4. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 935; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 934; 7. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 933; 8. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 930; 9. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 924; 10. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 921; 11. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 920; 12. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, both 913; 14. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 912; 15. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., and Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, both 911; 17. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 905; 18. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 896; 19. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 892; 20. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 889. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 986; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 984; 3. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 960; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 953; 5. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., 946; 6. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 915; 7. Rod Snellenberger, [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 30, 2025) — Dan Mackenthun made the most of a big night at his home track, scoring the biggest win of his career during the Sibley County Fair Stock Car Shootout at Arlington Raceway. The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car special paid $5,000 to win, and Mackenthun racked up an additional $1,725 for leading 23 of the 30 laps, plus a $100 bonus for his heat race win. His dominant effort also locked him into the prestigious B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational at this year’s Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The triumph marked Mackenthun’s seventh of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and his fourth at the Arlington ½-mile. A stout field of 36 Stock Cars battled for a share of the $30,000 purse. Jake McBirnie paced the opening seven laps before a caution gave Mackenthun the opportunity he needed. Starting fifth, Mackenthun had already climbed to second by lap one and wasted no time slipping past McBirnie on the ensuing restart. Another yellow came [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (July 26, 2025) — Dylan Thornton outdueled Kollin Hibdon in the late stages of a thrilling Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event Saturday at Boone Speedway, earning his first career win on the Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts. The reigning Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champion in both the Modified and Late Model divisions, originally from California and now living in Belle Plaine, Iowa, scored his fourth overall win of 2025 in the Modifieds and second in the Razor Chassis North Central Region — both at Boone. Thornton got the jump from the drop of the green and quickly set the tone, but multiple cautions early on interrupted the flow. California transplant Trevor Fitz, the 2019 IMCA California State champion, and eight-time defending Hancock County Speedway track champion Jeremy Mills fought hard for second before Thornton began to check out. Hibdon, champion of the Ernie Mincy Early Thaw Series back in February at Central Arizona Raceway, made his move late [Read More]

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]

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 24, 2025) — The Salute to Veterans Tour rolled into Kossuth County Speedway for its biggest night of the season, and despite nearly two inches of rain in the previous 24 hours, track manager Kevin Long and his crew worked their magic to make the surface race-ready in just five hours. Dylan Nelson took advantage of the outside front row starting spot and led the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature from the start. A series of cautions slowed the action, including a lap five tangle between Parker Larson and Blake Luinenburg, and more yellows involving Brayden Fahmi and Trevor Iverson. Nelson continued to lead through each restart, with Skylar Pruitt staying within striking distance. The final caution flew with just two laps remaining due to debris in turn four, but it wasn’t enough to shake Nelson’s rhythm. He went on to capture his third Salute to Veterans Tour win in Algona and fifth overall in the series. The $1,000 payday also marked his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory [Read More]

By Jerry Mackey TIPTON, Iowa (July 26, 2025) — Friday night’s Gary Reinhart Memorial feature at Cedar County Raceway for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds drew 27 entries for the $2,000-to-win main event. Spencer Diercks of Davenport charged through the field from his 10th starting position and took the lead on lap 16. Diercks hit his marks lap after lap to outdistance a stellar field and secure his ninth Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of the season. Izac Mallicoat crossed the stripe in second while Joel Rust completed the podium. Saturday’s Modified main belonged to Brad Dierks, who started up front and led the entire distance of the 20-car feature. The win marked Dierks’ second of the year in the North Central Region. Jeff Larson chased him all the way to the checkers but had to settle for second. Friday winner Spencer Diercks came home third. Oliver and Reynolds Star in Stock Car Action John Oliver Jr. made a thrilling late-race move to win the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature on Friday night. After starting [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 26, 2025) – The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature had the fans at Arlington Raceway on the edge of their seats with five different leaders in a race packed with drama. Jason Schroeder led the opening lap, but Todd Stinehart, who started eighth, wasted no time and took over on lap two. Trent Loverude, racing with a broken foot, worked his way into the battle by lap six, trading the lead back and forth with Stinehart. Clint Hatlestad was also right there, making it a thrilling three-way contest. A caution on lap 14 flew when Wayne Govig spun and collected J.J. Reimers. On the restart, Hatlestad powered around Stinehart, setting up a showdown with Loverude. The two exchanged the top spot three different times on the final lap alone. Coming out of turn four, Hatlestad appeared to have it—but at the line, it was the fifth starting Loverude scoring the win by mere inches. It was his sixth Razor Chassis North Central Region win of 2025, five of which have [Read More]

By Suzan McCoy CORTEZ, Colo.  (July 26, 2025) — The Dove Creek-based Spangler family stole the spotlight Saturday night at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway, sweeping the podium in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod division with an unforgettable 1-2-3 finish. Aaron Spangler was the class of the field, charging from the seventh starting position and methodically working his way to the front. Once there, he never looked back, holding off his younger family members with veteran savvy. The win marked Aaron’s fourth of the season and second at Cortez, and it adds to his growing success in the 2025 campaign. Brody Spangler, who started second, kept things steady and fast all night to secure the runner-up spot. Camron Spangler completed the family sweep with a fantastic drive from 10th to third, thrilling the home crowd. Seidel Scores Modified Victory Troy Seidel of Cheyenne, Wyoming, delivered a commanding performance in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature. Starting third, he quickly found his rhythm and drove to his fourth win of the year—but his first in the 2025 Shaw [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage BOONE, Iowa (July 22, 2025) — Are you Boone Bound for the 43rd annual Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s? Let the IMCA Racing Nation know by being part of the ever-popular Boone Bound promotion. All you need to do is email a high-quality, on-track photo of your car to boonebound@imca.com, along with your name, hometown, division, and the photographer’s name. Photos will be posted in the order they’re received on the official IMCA Facebook page, showcasing drivers who have pre-registered for this year’s Sept. 1–6 Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. Fans and followers across the country look forward to seeing the ever-growing photo lineup—and it’s a great way to build hype and show off your hard work before hitting the track. As a reminder drivers need to submit clear, watermark-free images and ensure all required information is completely filled out. So don’t wait—get your photo and details in, and let everyone know you’re headed to Boone!

By Rowdy Briggs SHOW LOW, Ariz. (July 26, 2025) — Bo Partain proved untouchable in Sunoco IMCA Stock Car competition at Deuce of Clubs Thunder Raceway, driving from ninth both nights to sweep the weekend and raise his win tally to five on the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region, with four coming at the Arizona 1/4-mile oval. On Friday, he muscled past Grady Clements on lap six and never looked back. Newcomer Sean Stacy impressed in his first Stock Car start by finishing second, while Speedy Madrid rounded out the top three. Saturday night’s race saw a similar script. Partain again chased down Clements and fended off Jacob Pace and Stacy to claim back-to-back wins and further cement his dominance on the Show Low surface. Pace and Stacy were second and third. Norton and McCollough Share Weekend Wins in the Modifieds Guy Norton and Steve McCollough each earned hard-fought wins in Friesen Performance IMCA Modified action, with Norton grabbing the Friday checkers and McCollough returning to victory lane Saturday for the first time since [Read More]

By Sheldon Wickwar COLBY, Kan. (July 25, 2025) — The “Class Too Tough To Tame” ended the evening at Thomas County Speedway, as the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars brought twenty-three of the top Midwest drivers to Colby. The twenty-lap main event featured a front row of Wheat Lippelman and Troy Burkhart, as Troy fired off with the early race lead, but quickly Kyle Pfeifer and Angel Munoz stormed the castle. Troy led until lap five where a caution saved him as Angel Munoz had made a bid for the lead. Troy restarted the field after Tyler Tipton brought out the caution and continued to lead until lap twelve when Angel Munoz got by to take his first official lead of the race. Wheat Lippelman went for a spin down the frontstretch with two laps to go. Angel Munoz restarted well, while a three-wide battle broke out for second place, until Johnny Yutterman sailed it off the top of turns one and two. Angel Munoz won as the back half of the field wrecked coming to the [Read More]

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (July 26, 2025) — Tanner Dowty led the early charge in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, with Nick Jensen, Brad Burhenne, and Matt Rotschafer battling behind. Burhenne moved into second on lap three, while Eric Chab and Dillon Richards methodically advanced through the pack. A caution involving Rotschafer and Ben Becher tightened the field on lap six, and on the restart Richards blasted to the lead. Burhenne faded as Brayden Hurley climbed to third, then second. Hurley passed Chab for the runner-up spot on the final lap, but Richards was long gone. With the win, Richards upped his 2025 total to 11 victories in 12 starts at Eagle and now boasts 36 wins in the division in 2025—28 in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Harker Hustles to Third Modified Win of the Year The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature opened with a back-and-forth battle among Aaron Pella, Tyler Harr, Clint Homan, and Jaxon Saathoff. Homan briefly took command until contact with Dillon Carlisle sent both cars off on the [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 25, 2025) — All 46 vendor spots for the 2025 Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row have officially been sold out, solidifying the full return of one of the most interactive and influential features of the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, scheduled for September 1–6 at Boone Speedway. Manufacturer’s Row opens Saturday, August 30, during the first night of Super Nationals competition and provides a unique opportunity for race teams, fans, and industry leaders to engage in person. Vendors will be in the northeast corner of the grounds, just outside the pit entrance, with additional displays set up inside the pit area near the tech tent. The booths outside the pit entrance gate directly in front of Motorsports Warehouse will include Engine Pro, Velocita Premium Fire Suits, Zamp Racing Helmets, Penske Racing Shocks, Speed Secrets, Melling Engine Parts, Wilwood Racing, Swift Springs, SCS Fabrication and Motorsports Warehouse, Eibach Springs, Sybesma Racing Graphics and Apparel, Max Papis Innovations Steering Wheels, Team Harris Auto Racing, Bassett Racing Wheels, Jerovitz Motorsports Shock [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 961; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 952; 3. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 940; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 933; 5. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 931; 6. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 928; 7. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 921; 8. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 917; 9. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 911; 10. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 910; 11. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 907; 12. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 905; 13. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 904; 14. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., both 888; 16. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 886; 17. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 882; 18. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 880; 19. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 872; 20. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 863. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 982; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 952; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 936; 4. Justin Luinenburg, Reading, Minn., and Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., both 913; 6. Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski, Wisconsin, 893; 7. Dustin Mooney, Copperas [Read More]