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Shryock Dominates Stock Cars at Algona; Adds to Big Season Tally

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Kossuth County Speedway for the Jade Lange Memorial brought 17 cars to the track, with pole sitter Kelly Shryock showing once again why he’s been the class of the field all year. Shryock jumped out front at the start and controlled the pace until a lap-12 yellow slowed things. After a complete restart, cautions for Mike Albertsen’s spin and a small fire under Colby Fett’s hood briefly delayed the action, but none of it rattled Shryock. He powered away to his eighth victory of the year at Kossuth County Speedway, and his 19th in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region for 2025. Kevin Opheim was runner-up, followed by Chad Palmer, Devin Tripp, and Calvin Lange. Tripp picked up the hard charger honors, improving seven positions. Shryock’s season dominance also locked down the track championship with a commanding 62-point margin. Nielsen Scores Hobby Stock Finale; Sidles Seals Title Point leader Josh Sidles led the 17-car B&B Racing Chassis IMCA Hobby Stock [Read More]

Dedrick Wins Benton County Modified Battle; Cordes Wins the War

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2025) — Jerry Dedrick found victory lane in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Benton County Speedway, while Troy Cordes walked away with the track championship. Dedrick took command early in the event as Ethan Krall moved into second. Ben Chapman and Trevor Fitz battled side-by-side for third before Chapman moved into the runner-up spot. A yellow flag bunched the field and set up a three-car fight between Dedrick, Cordes and Fitz. Dedrick held strong at the front, powering ahead and never looking back. He scored his first win of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region, with Cordes and Fitz following. Tony Olson Doubles Up in SportMods; Kyle Olson is Champion Tony Olson grabbed the win in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, while Kyle Olson earned the season championship. Tony used the high line to his advantage, quickly working his way into the top spot over Brady Hilmer. Joe Docekal held third early, but Kyle began reeling him in before a halfway caution slowed the [Read More]

Hogge Hustles to J.D. Willis Salute IMCA Modified Victory at Antioch

By Candice Martin ANTIOCH, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2025) — Bobby Hogge of Salinas captured the 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway during the J.D. Willis Salute. The victory was his third of the season at Antioch and 10th overall in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region this year. Hogge raced into the early lead ahead of point leader Troy Foulger and Tyler Browne. A caution on lap two for Jacob Mallet Jr. in turn four bunched the field, but Hogge again held command through a lap 10 yellow for a backstretch crash involving Cody Burke and Mallet. On the restart, Hogge maintained his edge, while a low pass in turn four on lap 13 moved Andrew Pearce into third. Smooth and steady out front, Hogge never faltered, driving to the checkers ahead of Foulger and Pearce. Ryland Doubles Up With SportMod and Stock Car Sweep Fred Ryland of Brentwood had a night to remember, sweeping both the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod and Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main events. In [Read More]

Mackenthun Steals Stock Car Victory in Last-Lap Thriller

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Arlington Raceway produced one of the night’s most dramatic finishes with three different leaders. Chris Neisen paced the field early before A.J. Zimmerman worked underneath him to take command. The pair pulled away from the pack until Matt Speckman charged through the middle of the field, only to fall out with mechanical issues just as he was challenging for the lead. That left Zimmerman to duel with Dan Mackenthun over the final five laps. At the line, Mackenthun edged ahead to take the victory, with Zimmerman second and Josh Larsen third. The triumph was Mackenthun’s eighth win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, with five of those coming at Arlington. Richards Makes Nebraska Trip Count With Hobby Stock Win National points contender Dillon Richards made the trip north from Nebraska worthwhile in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. Multiple cautions early helped him climb through the field, and by lap six he was on the heels of leader [Read More]

Kosmacek Charges from Seventh for Hobby Stock Win and Title at Lincoln County

By Suzan McCoy NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Lincoln County Raceway saw North Platte’s Robbie Kosmacek put on a show, storming from a seventh-place starting spot to victory. Kosmacek grabbed the lead on lap eight and drove away to secure his first win of the year in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Alicia Hilzer ran second and Jacob Hagan third. The triumph also put the finishing touch on a dominant campaign for Kosmacek, who clinched the 2025 Hobby Stock track championship. Bellm Breaks Through in Stock Car Showdown The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event belonged to Layne Bellm of Broomfield, Colo., who dominated from the drop of the green flag to secure her first win of the season at Lincoln County. Bellm, who now owns five wins on the year with four in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, paced every lap ahead of runner-up D.J. Banks and third-place Robert Leonard. Despite finishing third on the night, Leonard’s steady season-long performance earned him the 2025 [Read More]

Seidler Scores Stock Car Finale at Mandan; Hellman Clinches Title on Tie-Breaker

By Becca Pelkey MANDAN, N.D. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The points battle in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Dacotah Speedway was razor-thin between Geoff Hellman and Matt Dosch, with just one point separating the two entering the final race of the season. Hellman’s night started rough after a heat race incident, putting extra pressure on the feature. Cautions flew early and often, helping both Hellman and Dosch work their way toward the front. Up ahead, Marlyn Seidler — who came up short the week prior — grabbed the early lead. Hellman mounted a charge, racing Seidler side by side while Dosch lurked in third. Hellman took control on lap eight, but Seidler wasn’t finished. The veteran fought back, retaking the lead with five to go and pulling away to his second win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, both coming at Dacotah Speedway. The drama wasn’t over. Behind Seidler, Dosch and Hellman waged their own battle — not only for second place but for the track championship. At the line, Dosch [Read More]

Kornbau Wins Sprint Spectacular AST Feature at Lernerville

By D.J. Johnson SARVER, Pa. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Peluso Roofing Sprint Spectacular at Lernerville Speedway, featuring the Allegheny Sprint Tour presented by Renewal by Andersen Replacement Doors and Windows, brought together seventeen IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars from across the region. The stacked field included three of the top-five in Pennsylvania state points: Timmy Bittner (second), Jarrett Cavalet (third), and Jeffery Weaver Jr. (fifth). AST regular Jacob Gomola (eleventh in points) and Jim Pattock (nineteenth) were also in the mix. The twenty-lap feature lined up with Hunter Hite on the pole and PASS standout Steve Kenawell Jr. alongside. Heavy hitters filled the next two rows, including Weaver Jr. and Jeremy Kornbau in row two, with Vivian Jones and Gomola in row three. Trouble struck immediately when Weaver Jr. got sideways in turn four, collecting A.J. Barton. Barton continued, but Weaver’s night was over. On the complete restart, Hite jumped out front, but Kenawell slid by to lead the opening lap. By lap two, Bittner had already charged into the top five from his eleventh starting [Read More]

Harker Completes Five-Race Sweep, Clinches Eagle Modified Crown

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 23, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature capped the night with one of the most dramatic runs of the season. Cameron Thompson led early before cautions reshuffled the field. Bob Zoubek and Hunter Weber each worked into contention, while Shawn Harker steadily picked his way forward. In the closing laps, contact and spins between Thompson and Zoubek opened the door for Harker, who powered to his fifth straight win at Eagle Raceway. The victory secured him both the track championship and the combined Eagle–Beatrice points bonus. John Saathoff finished second and Chad Andersen third. Harker’s win was his sixth Jet Racing Central Region triumph of the year, all at Eagle. Vanover Returns to Victory Lane in Stock Cars; Andersen Claims Title The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature delivered a wild story with championship implications. Jeremy Down led early while Kyle Vanover charged through the pack. A string of cautions kept the field tight, and points contenders Mason Richards and Chad Andersen both saw their title bids end with [Read More]

Maupin Breaks Through for First STIMS Win of 2025 at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (Aug. 23, 2025) — The South Texas IMCA Modified Series rolled into I-37 Speedway for a 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event that featured a family storyline right from the start. After the redraw, the Dinsmore brothers — Logan, a series championship contender, and Cameron, a rookie in just his first half season of IMCA Modified racing — lined up side-by-side on the front row. At the drop of the green, Logan Dinsmore jumped out front with Jared Maupin in close pursuit, followed by Colin Carroll, Cameron Dinsmore, and Johnny Torres. Maupin quickly turned up the pressure, showing the nose low in turn one on lap two and getting alongside the leader the next time around. Logan fought back in turns three and four to hang onto the point, and the duel raged for several more laps before Maupin finally completed the pass in turns three and four on lap eight. From there, Maupin stretched his advantage while the battle behind him shuffled, with Torres moving up to fourth past [Read More]

Veloz Storms from Eighth for Davenport Late Model Victory; Ryan Secures Sixth Track Title

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) — Logan Veloz picked up his fourth Sunoco IMCA Late Model win of the season at Davenport Speedway, charging from eighth starting to the lead by lap five. Once in front, the Colona, Illinois chauffeur was untouchable the rest of the way. The victory was Veloz’s 11th overall this year, with four of those coming at Davenport. Matt Ryan came from the sixth row to earn a hard-fought second with a last-lap pass, while Nathan Balensiefen ran inside the top five all night before settling for third. Ryan capped the night by clinching his sixth Davenport Late Model track championship. Eckrich Breaks Through for First Davenport Modified Win; Diercks Edges Title Battle Jace Eckrich scored his first-ever Davenport feature win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, charging from fifth starting to the lead in just six laps and never looking back. The victory also marked his first Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph. The championship picture provided just as much drama. Spencer Diercks came into the night with [Read More]