Hobby Stock News

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Jul. 6, 2025) — John Oliver Jr. took top honors in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars on Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Terry Dulin took command early as Kyle Olson moved into second. Brett Vanous had Olson in his sights as Oliver dove to the bottom groove and began his charge. Olson took over the top spot just before Oliver mounted his challenge. The two drivers pulled away from the field in a thrilling duel as the laps wound down. Oliver slipped ahead and took the checkers first, earning his 10th win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and third at Benton County. Olson and Vanous followed to complete the podium. Tony Olson Tops Tight SportMod Battle for Win Tony Olson made his way to victory lane in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Olson and Josh Banes engaged in a side-by-side battle early in the event as Kyle Olson worked the top groove and moved into third. The pair of Olsons traded the lead back and [Read More]

By Coty Mallicoat BOONE, Iowa (Jul. 4, 2025) —  The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars took center stage at Boone Speedway on Independence Day and Boone’s own Jake McBirnie continued his dominant form from the previous weekend. McBirnie, who doubled up on feature wins the week before, worked the high side to perfection and passed Jimmy Gustin for the lead. From there, he began to check out, but Gustin didn’t go quietly. In the final two circuits, Gustin reeled McBirnie back in but couldn’t make the move. McBirnie held on to score the win and the $1,000 payday, his third win this year in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Gustin finished second, followed by Kevin Opheim. Sachau Capitalizes Late to Win SportMod Feature The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods were the first division on track for their main event. Rookie Mike Smith jumped to the early race lead from the front row. Smith, already the Hawkeye Challenge overall champion, looked poised to grab the win after leading most of the race. But with just a few [Read More]

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jul. 5, 2025) — The RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature at Eagle Raceway on Saturday night had multiple red flags and hard-fought battles throughout. Cameron Thompson backed it into the wall on the original start, and the restart saw Cole Wayman collect John Klabunde. Tadd Holliman led early over Justin Bolte, Alex Davenport, and Brandon Horton. Cole Vanderheiden climbed to second by lap 11, then attempted a slide job that sent Holliman into the wall, destroying his car. On the restart, fuel spills from Nate Weiler caused another delay. When the race resumed, Horton led Vanderheiden, Adam Gullion, and Bolte. Gullion flipped on the final restart after contact with Billy Alley, triggering the time-limit rule and ending the race. Horton was declared the winner—his second Racesaver Sprint Car win of the season, both coming at Eagle. Vanderheiden was second and Zachary Patterson third. Woken Powers to First Eagle Stock Car Win After Wild Midrace Shakeup The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature opened with a major pile-up involving five cars on the [Read More]

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (Jul. 3, 2025) — Le Center, Minnesota’s Mick Rykhus had long set his sights on the Bumble Bee Nationals. On Thursday night at Kossuth County Speedway, he finally got to celebrate in victory lane with a commanding performance that earned him $1,000 and his first win of the 2025 campaign. Levi Volkert and Charles Prime led the 18-car Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact field to green, with all drivers guaranteed at least $100 to start. Volkert paced the opening circuits until Tyler Thompson took over on lap three, just before a yellow flag slowed the field on lap five. At halfway, Thompson led with Volkert and Rykhus in pursuit. Rykhus surged to the front with seven laps to go and never looked back, holding off Thompson for the lucrative win. Volkert rounded out the podium. Sidles Storms to Second Hobby Stock Win at Algona The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks delivered a thrilling finish with Josh Sidles making a late-race move to earn his second win of the season at Kossuth County and his [Read More]

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (Jul. 4, 2025) — The $1,300 dollar first place prize money drew an excellent field of very talented Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds to the 4/10th mile dirt track CJ Speedway located on the Louisa County Fairgrounds. The 20 lap feature was dominated by past National Modified champion Jeff Larson from Freeport, Illinois. Larson took advantage of a great start from the outside of the front row and put the P.J. Kostenbader-owned no. B1 on the top side of the smooth track and sailed on to the feature win over some of the best Modified drivers in the Midwest. Larson has managed to score seven wins in the Razor Chassis North Central Region in 2025. Logan Veloz of Colona, Illinois stayed within striking distance of Larson but was not able to seriously contend for the win. Veloz crossed under the checkers ahead of Josh Foster. Griffiths Grabs the Gold in Stock Cars The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars put on their usual exciting race in their main event. Dustin Griffiths emerged from a [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 919; 3. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 899; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 896; 5. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 882; 6. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 865; 7. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 862; 8. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 860; 9. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 853; 10. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 844; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 843; 12. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 838; 13. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 833; 14. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 826; 15. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 793; 16. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 789; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, both 787; 19. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 770; 20. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 724. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 959; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 943; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 890; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 869; 5. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 852; 6. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 826; 7. Cole Czarneski, [Read More]

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 28, 2025) — Chad Andersen was on a mission in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Eagle Raceway. Cameron Thompson led the opening circuits with Tyler Harr close behind, but all eyes were on Andersen, who steadily picked off cars one by one. He cracked the top three by lap five and slipped into second a few laps later. By lap 12, he powered around Thompson for the lead and immediately began to stretch it out. From there, Andersen hit his marks and left the rest of the field to battle behind him. Harr gave chase but never closed the gap as the laps clicked off. Thompson stayed solid in third to round out the podium. The win marked Andersen’s second of the season at Eagle and in the Jet Racing Central Region column. Richards Rallies Late for Fourth Stock Car Win The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature turned into a mid-race slugfest, and Mason Richards was up for the challenge. He worked his way forward after early leader [Read More]

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — The nightcap proved to be a scorcher as the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds roared onto the track. Dustin Kroening sat on the pole, with Jake McBirnie to his outside. But it was Marshalltown native Tom Berry Jr. who made quick work of the field, grabbing the lead early and leaving the rest behind. Berry cruised to a dominant win in the 20-lap finale, while Kollin Hibdon and McBirnie completed the podium. The win was Berry’s third of the season, coming at three different tracks, with two scored in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Carter Slides to SportMod Supremacy Fans were treated to a slide-job clinic in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Kaden Rice of Mitchellville started from the pole with Boone’s Matt Avila alongside. Avila led early, but caution flags gave Brayton Carter the openings he needed. The two traded sliders in spectacular fashion before Carter finally cleared Avila and held on for the win. Will Wolf placed third. It marked Carter’s 19th win of the [Read More]

By Sheldon Wickwar COLBY, Kan. (Jun. 28, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headlined the Saturday night program at Thomas County Speedway, with Danny Keller and John Burrow setting the pace on the front row. Burrow jumped to the early lead but quickly came under fire from Dylan Sherfick and Kyle Rohleder, two of the fastest Modified shoes in the state. The trio battled tightly for the top spot until a caution flew on lap four for a spin by Eddie Belec. Rohleder led the field back to green, but Clay Money had other plans. Charging up from deeper in the pack, Money powered to the lead by lap seven and began pulling away as Sherfick and Rohleder fought behind him. Once clear, Money stretched his advantage and never looked back, scoring his third Jet Racing Central Region win of 2025 and second at Colby. Sherfick finished second, followed by Rohleder in third. Olmstead Adds to Hobby Stock Win Total The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature saw Bruce Plumisto and Alicia Hilzer bring the field [Read More]

By Sheldon Wickwar WaKEENEY, Kan. (Jun. 27, 2025) — Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks headlined Friday night at the historic WaKeeney Speedway.  The front row of the main event featured Blake Holmes and Zach Olmstead. Olmstead charged to the early lead but was quickly challenged by Brady Wulf and Holmes. Staying smooth and composed throughout the feature, Olmstead fended off every advance and claimed his 12th win of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Brady Bencken made a huge run through the field to finish second, with Eric Cross crossing the line third. Higdon Grabs Sport Compact Win The Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact main event rolled off with Mitch Conner and Kiowa Higdon on the front row. Higdon jumped out to the early lead and soon found himself under fire from Connor Schwien and Kyle Mortensen. Higdon and Schwien battled closely throughout, with Schwien better in the corners while Higdon maintained the advantage down the straightaways. In the end, it was Kiowa Higdon scoring his first win of the season. Schwien was second, with [Read More]

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 28, 2025) — Despite morning rain showers that challenged track prep for Holtmeier Construction Night, fans at Arlington Raceway were treated to a thrilling night of racing filled with dominant drives, dramatic comebacks, and season-first wins. Cory Probst refused to let a second-lap caution define his night. Sent to the back of the pack, the defending champion sliced through the field, passing 15 cars on his way to victory—his 16th B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region win of 2025 and fifth at Arlington. Brad Becker led early, trailed closely by Ben Davis and Chad Volk. Probst took the lead on lap eight, while Volk made a last-lap pass to finish second. Davis was third and Becker settled for fourth. Schumacher Charges to Third Arlington Sport Compact Win Gary Schumacher put together a perfect run in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact main event. Starting in the second row, he jumped to the lead and never looked back, holding off Dale Gatton to earn his fourth win of the season and third at [Read More]

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 28, 2025) — Andrew Chelf of nearby Lost Nation has won plenty of Hobby Stock races at his home track, but Saturday night marked his first-ever triumph in the ultra-competitive Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Maquoketa Speedway. Chelf ran the bottom side to perfection, holding off a host of challengers for the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory. Veteran Jerry Miles worked the top groove and stayed in contention late but ultimately finished second behind the smooth-running Chelf. Gage Neal, back in his familiar no. 12N, closed the gap in the final laps and crossed the stripe in third. Andrew Chelf celebrates his first career Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature win at Maquoketa Speedway, surrounded by family and crew in victory lane on June 28. (Photo by B.A. Photography) Morris Nabs Narrow Late Model Win The Sunoco IMCA Late Models capped the night with a thrilling 25-lap main event. Jake Morris guided his no. 86 to a hard-fought win, fending off numerous challenges from Bryce Garnhart. Morris clung to the [Read More]

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 27, 2025) — After two straight rainouts, CJ Speedway came back in full force Friday night on the 4/10-mile dirt track at the Louisa County Fairgrounds. The night’s most emotional victory came in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main event, where Kyler Burmeister raced to his first-ever feature win. Burmeister inherited the lead after a caution involving the front runners and held off a tight pack to claim the win in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Keaton Gordon crossed the line second, with Jason Schutterle completing the podium. Oliver Continues Stock Car Domination John Oliver Jr. continued his pursuit of the IMCA Stock Car National title with another dominant performance. Starting deep in the field, Oliver worked his way past early leader Luke Phillips and went on to secure his eighth win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and second at CJ in 2025. Dustin Griffiths, who suffered a flat tire on the opening lap, made an impressive comeback to finish second, while Adam [Read More]

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — Andy Nezworski picked up his second Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature win of the season at Davenport Speedway. Andy started the 25-lap main from the eighth position. After being mired in fifth for 10 laps, Nezworski used a lower line than others and began to move forward. With five laps to go, Andy got under race leader Dustin Smith. Once Nezworski cleared Smith, he pulled away. Smith held on for second with C.J. Horn taking third in a race that saw no caution flags. Paris Pounces Early in Modified Main Shane Paris scored his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified victory at Davenport. Paris led all 20 laps of the main after starting in the third position. He now has three wins in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, each at a different Iowa facility. Tony VonDresky started sixth and drove to second by lap seven, but would advance no further. Mitch Way had an up-and-down race before finishing third. Heath Charges from 10th for First Davenport SportMod [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 27, 2025) — One of IMCA’s most meaningful racing traditions returns for 2025 as the Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Tour powered by Performance Bodies & Parts makes its way through three Iowa tracks this July. Now in its fifth year visiting multiple venues and originally launched in 2017, this year’s tour heads to Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Wednesday, July 23; Kossuth County Speedway in Algona on Thursday, July 24; and Boone Speedway on Saturday, July 26. Each night will showcase Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern Sport Mods, and Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Twelve cars—three in each division—will be wrapped in tribute themes that range from honoring military branches to highlighting specific conflicts and events. All 12 wraps will be unveiled through on the Hunting with Heroes Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/huntingwithheroes) on Wednesday, July 23rd, and can be seen before each night’s program in the fan zones where fans can interact with drivers and Veterans alike. “We are always hyper [Read More]