Stars Mod Lite News

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 948; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 932; 3. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, and Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, both 917; 6. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 904; 7. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 891; 8. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 882; 9. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 875; 10. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 869; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., and Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., both 868; 13. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 862; 14. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 855; 15. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 846; 16. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 836; 17. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Michigan, 835; 18. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 823; 19. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 808; 20. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 797. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 967; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 949; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 918; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 880; 5. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 861; 6. Braden Richards, Madrid, Iowa, 854; 7. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, [Read More]

By Justin Newman NASHVILLE, Ark. (Jul. 5, 2025) — The 5th Annual Tex Meyers 8-Ball Classic, presented by Meyers Supply, brought fans together Saturday night at Diamond Park Speedway for a night of thrilling Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action and heartfelt remembrance. The event, held annually in honor of regional racing pioneer Tex Meyers, continues to be a cornerstone of the summer schedule — not just for the racing, but for the legacy it preserves. Tex Meyers, who passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19, was a pivotal figure in establishing Mod Lite racing in the region. His contributions, character, and dedication continue to live on through this special event. Jace Reid once again etched his name in the history books, securing his second career win in the event and joining Blake Wilson as a two-time winner of the Tex Meyers Classic. Reid wheeled his entry from a fifth-place starting spot, working his way forward in a fierce back-and-forth battle with Wilson that had fans on their feet. Wilson settled for 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 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 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 Rif Clair PARAGOULD, Ark. (Jun. 21, 2025) — The Mod Lites of Arkansas hosted its third annual Racing For The Paws event Saturday night at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway. The event featured both Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action and a donation drive benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, which collected pet supplies and cleaning products. “This event is special to us as we not only get to bring Mod Lite racing to a new audience in a near-capacity setting, but we also get to do something for a great organization that helps displaced animals find their fur-ever home,” said promoter Bryce Vowan. “Our signature trophy for the event, The Paw, has become a very sought-after item for every racer’s trophy case.” Before the start of the racing program, Paul Alban displayed his no. 74a Sidewinder Chassis atop the hill near the entrance, allowing fans and fellow drivers to drop off donations of pet food, cleaning products, and toys. Many spectators, unfamiliar with Mod Lites, had the chance to see the car up close, ask [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 927; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 897; 3. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 871; 4. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 856; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 847; 6. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 843; 7. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 837; 8. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 812; 9. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 810; 10. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 796; 11. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 778; 12. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 762; 13. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 761; 14. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 754; 15. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 747; 16. Kyle Anton, Gillette, Wyoming, 718; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 717; 18. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 712; 19. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 700; 20. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 693. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 934; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 926; 3. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 838; 4. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 836; 5. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 821; 6. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 809; 7. Shelby Williams, [Read More]

By Coty Mallicoat BOONE, Iowa (Jun. 21, 2025) — Boone Speedway delivered a jam-packed doubleheader with 188 racecars in the pits for Farley Tire Smackdown and Hawkeye Challenge night. Rain had postponed the June 14 Smackdown program, setting up a rare two-show Saturday — and Jimmy Gustin stole the spotlight with a sweep of three feature victories across two classes. In the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified makeup feature, Gustin jumped from the second row and never looked back. The veteran driver fended off strong runs by Greg Elliott and Trevor Fitz. It was Gustin’s first Modified win of 2025 in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Switching machines in the infield, Gustin returned for the makeup Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main and wheeled from seventh to the lead. Doug Smith and Devin Smith challenged lap after lap, but Gustin stood tall. The Stock Car finale might have been the race of the night. Jeff Mueller led early with Jay Schmidt in pursuit, but Gustin charged from 12th to the lead as the laps wound down. Jake [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 914; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 897; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 835; 4. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 832; 5. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 818; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 817; 7. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 810; 8. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 800; 9. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 757; 10. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 743; 11. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 740; 12. Kevin Williamson, Eugene, Oregon, 725; 13. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 710; 14. Ethan Killingsworth, Yreka, Calif., 693; 15. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 686; 16. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Michigan, 681; 17. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 678; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 663; 19. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 661; 20. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 650. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 919; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 890; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 780; 4. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 778; 5. Mason Richards, Denton, Neb., 765; 6. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 7. Bobby [Read More]

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 13, 2025) —  Kael Koch and Kale Hemsley brought the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks to the green for their 16-lap feature at Marshalltown Speedway. Hemsley took the lead early and looked poised for victory. But in a near-repeat of last week, Sam West surged late and nipped Hemsley at the line by just 0.041 seconds for his second B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region win of 2025. Eric Knutson rounded out the top three. Avila’s Misstep Gives Olson IMCA SportMod Victory Josalyn Elmquist inherited the pole for the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods after scheduled starter Dayton Swatek did not make the call. Brady Hilmer led the opening lap before Matt Avila ripped the cushion to take over with 17 circuits to go. Despite a few cautions, Avila held strong until a mistake exiting turn four on the final lap allowed Kyle Olson to capitalize and steal the win—his second of the year and first at Marshalltown. Brayton Carter charged from deep in the field to finish third. May Dominates [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 906; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 867; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 814; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 781; 5. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 775; 6. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 769; 7. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 756; 8. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 754; 9. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 720; 10. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 677; 11. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 646; 12. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, and Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., both 635; 14. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 627; 15. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 623; 16. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 622; 17. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 614; 18. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 606; 19. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 602; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 585. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 879; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 774; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 759; 4. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 5. Dan Mackenthun, Hamburg, Minn., 739; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 711; [Read More]

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Jun. 6, 2025) — Side-by-side action lit up the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Marshalltown Speedway. Bradley Graham of Victor and Ferguson’s Sam West battled relentlessly throughout the 16-lap contest. A late caution regrouped the field and set up a classic showdown to the checkers. West surged ahead at the line to steal the win by just .007 seconds, earning his first B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region victory of 2025. Eric Stanton finished third. Photo Finish Thriller in Sport Compacts A razor-close margin decided the 15-lap Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature. Mitichal Bunch of Des Moines grabbed the lead from the pole and held off a late charge from Michael Gradner, who found grip through the middle and challenged hard in the final circuits. Fans erupted as Bunch edged Gradner by just .007 seconds at the flagstand to score his first win of the year. Christian Grady came home third. Speedy Bray Banks $1,000 in SportMod Topless Special Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods brought 30 laps of topless action to the [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 855; 2. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 788; 3. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Florida, 747; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 731; 5. Trevor Fitz, Bondurant, Iowa, 702; 6. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, and Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., both 699; 8. Logan Anderson, Eddyville, Iowa, 671; 9. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 659; 10. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 627; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 595; 12. Cody Laney, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 584; 13. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 581; 14. Logan Veloz, Colona, Ill., 577; 15. Austin Stamm, Orangeville, Ill., 570; 16. Marcus Tomlinson, Turtle Lake, N.D., 563; 17. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 549; 18. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 546; 19. Shane Paris, Muscatine, Iowa, 542; 20. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 539. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. John Oliver Jr., West Burlington, Iowa, 766; 2. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 742; 3. Johnathon D. Logue, Boone, Iowa, 690; 4. Bobby Eubanks, Concordia, Kan., 661; 5. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 659; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 635; [Read More]

By Kaden Krebs MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 30, 2025) — The RBF Electric/Mid States Boring-sponsored Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Marshalltown Speedway paid $1,000 to win, and it delivered in the excitement department. Tom Killen Jr. started on the pole, with Kolby Sabin to his outside. Killen led lap one before last week’s winner, Kevin Sather, worked past him and held the top spot for much of the race. Bradly Graham wasn’t going to let him run away with it. Graham reeled him in, battled side by side, and made the winning move with two laps to go. He beat Sather to the line to secure his first Marshalltown victory of 2025 and third win overall in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Eric Stanton completed the podium in third. Carter Charges to Stock Car Win at MoTown The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars brought plenty of action. Kyle Olson led the opening lap from the pole, but the field stayed bunched up with Olson, Austin Kaplan, and Jimmy Gustin racing hard in close quarters. Quietly but [Read More]

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 30, 2025) — Redemption was on the line for Bryce Garnhart Friday night at Davenport Speedway. The Lanark, Illinois driver had initially won the opening night feature, only to be disqualified when his car came up light at the scales. This time, there was no question. Garnhart took control early in the Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature, grabbing the lead from his front-row starting spot. Late in the race, Logan Veloz began closing in on the leader, but a caution with two laps to go changed everything. During the yellow, Veloz’s engine began overheating and he was forced to pit. On the restart, Garnhart pulled away unchallenged and captured his first official win of the season at Davenport. Dustin Smith capitalized on the restart to pass Andy Nezworski for second place. Diercks Drives to Third Davenport Modified Win In Friesen Performance IMCA Modified action, Spencer Diercks notched his third win at Davenport this season. Starting eighth, Diercks worked his way into the top five before a mid-race caution helped open the door. [Read More]