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Roedl Outguns “The Hitman” for First Win of 2025

By Joe Orsini SEYMOUR, Wis. (July 25, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Outagamie Speedway kicked off with Dan Roedl grabbing the lead at the drop of the green. Roedl opened up a lead on the field and looked set to grab an easy checkered flag, but “The Hitman” Johnny Whitman had something else in mind. Whitman, the current point leader and defending division champ, started his march to the front by sliding inside Jayden Schmidt on lap seven to move up to fourth. A lap later, Whitman picked off Tanner Janke for third. By lap 11, Whitman snuck past Konnor Wilinski to take second. Meanwhile, Roedl was still setting the pace up front and held a lead of over two seconds when Whitman moved into the runner-up spot. That advantage shrunk to just two car lengths at the checkers, but it was enough for Roedl to earn his first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Whitman added to his points lead with a second-place finish, and Wilinski [Read More]

Full Slate of Vendors Announced for 2025 Speedway Motors Manufacturer’s Row

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]

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 24, 2025

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]

$150,000-Plus Purse, $13,000 To Win RaceSaver Nationals Roars Into Eagle Raceway

By Ben Deatherage EAGLE, Neb. (July 24, 2025) — The 13th annual RaceSaver Nationals returns to Eagle Raceway over Labor Day Weekend, August 28–31, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest edition yet. With a total purse exceeding $150,000, the weekend culminates in Sunday’s RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event, paying $13,000 to win and $1,700 to start. A dramatic 27-car, three-wide grid will launch into battle for one of grassroots racing’s most prestigious prizes. RaceSaver Sprint drivers from across the country will descend on Eagle for four nights of action-packed competition. It all begins Thursday, with practice, pre-tech inspection, and RaceJugs Race of Champions qualifying. Gates open at 5 p.m. and hot laps begin at 6:30. After the on-track action, fans and teams can kick off the weekend with DJ, karaoke, and the opening night of the Melon Bar. On Friday and Saturday, the top nine finishers from each night’s preliminary feature earn guaranteed starting spots in Sunday’s A Main. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks join the Friday card, while Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods [Read More]

Iowa Speedweek Returns in Full Force in 2025 with Six Nights of Premier Action

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (July 24, 2025) — One of the most iconic stretches of the Speedway Motors IMCA calendar is back and bigger than ever as Iowa Speedweek returns to full strength in 2025. Running Monday, August 4 through Saturday, August 9, the week features six straight nights of high-stakes racing at five premier tracks, showcasing the depth and tradition of IMCA competition across the entire state. The Speedweek opener takes place on Monday, August 4th at Buena Vista Raceway in Alta with the Battle at the Beaver. This event kicks things off with a powerful lineup with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds race for $2,000 to win and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars for $1,000. Also on the bill are the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Tuesday, August 5 marks a major historical moment as the Harris Clash returns to the state of Iowa for the first time since 2017 — and to Boone Speedway for the first time since 1994. As IMCA’s oldest single-night [Read More]

Jeremy Frenier: From Pit Steward’s Son to Century Club Racer

By Ben Deatherage FORT MORGAN, Colo. (July 23, 2025) — There was no better place for Jeremy Frenier to notch the most meaningful victory of his career than I-76 Speedway — the very track where his racing journey first began. On July 5, under a sky lit by Fourth of July fireworks and surrounded by friends and family, Frenier collected his 100th Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature win. The victory made him the 66th driver to join the division’s prestigious Century Club. “Getting it done at Fort Morgan was perfect,” said Frenier. “We had a lot of family and friends at the track. With it being the Fourth of July weekend, there were fireworks already planned — so to have that happening while celebrating my 100th win made it extra special.” The feature was a draw-redraw format. Frenier pulled the fourth starting spot and didn’t waste time making it count. “I had the lead by lap two and led the rest of the way,” he said. “The track caught some rain earlier and it was sticky [Read More]

Cory Dumpert: Nebraska Champion Reaches 100th IMCA Late Model Victory

By Ben Deatherage NEWMAN GROVE, Neb. (July 24, 2025) — The names are few, the path grueling, the odds relentless. But Cory Dumpert, the quiet powerhouse from Nebraska, has etched his name alongside the elite in the Sunoco IMCA Late Model Century Club, becoming just the ninth driver to reach the 100-win mark in the division. It happened June 28 at Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, where he’s won the last three track championships, and the celebration was equal parts joy and relief. “I was really starting to think that the 100th one was going to be harder to win than the first,” Dumpert admitted. “Nothing seemed to go right and everyone kept bringing it up. It was getting to be a lot of pressure.” But pressure has a way of forging steel, and Dumpert, a six-time and reigning IMCA national champion, showed the grit that defines his career. Starting 10th on a racy, moisture-laden surface, the three-time defending Off Road track champion made his charge — bold, aggressive, and hell-bent. Cory Dumpert celebrates atop his [Read More]

Braaksma Doubles Up at Black Dirt Nationals in Modified Masterclass

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (July 22, 2025) — The Hancock County Fair’s Black Dirt Nationals continues to be good to Ethan Braaksma. Capitalizing on favorable heat race and main event draws, Braaksma held off Jeremy Mills to score his second straight Black Dirt Nationals IMCA Modified victory at Britt. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main saw Braaksma, a consistent contender at the fairgrounds oval, stay steady on the cushion while Mills tried to reel him in. Chaz Baca Jr. came from seventh to round out the podium. The win marked Braaksma’s 10th overall win of the season, with nine of them in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Shryock Grabs Fourth Straight Britt Stock Car Win In just its third night of competition, Kelly Shryock’s brand-new Skyrocket chassis found the front in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature. Shryock continued his dominance at Britt, scoring his fourth consecutive win at the track and 13th EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region triumph of 2025. Kevin Opheim was quick all night and kept Shryock honest through 20 laps [Read More]

Snellenberger Nabs No. 234 at Eagle River

By Joe Verdegan EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (July 22, 2025) — Pulaski’s “Hot Rod” Snellenberger bumped his career Sunoco IMCA stock car feature win total to 234 by picking up that division’s feature win at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday. Wisconsin’s winningest driver in the division started sixth on the grid in the 20 lap contest. Initially, it appeared that front row starter Jonathan Miller had the feature win in the bag. The Eagle River driver sprinted into the lead at the drop of the green of the race. Miller wasted little time building up a decent cushion between himself and the rest of the field. Snellenberger caught up with Miller after six laps and pressured Miller for several circuits before flying past Miller on the high side on lap 12. It was his sixth triumph in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region with five coming at Eagle River. Snellenberger kept all challengers at bay and cruised to victory in the caution free event. Miller hung on to claim second place money. Last week’s feature winner Ryan Glembin [Read More]

Nielsen Nabs $1,000 Weishaar Memorial Hobby Stock Win

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 17, 2025) – Brandon Nielsen parked it in victory lane during the Jess Weishaar Memorial Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Kossuth County Speedway on Thursday night, collecting a cool $1,000 for his efforts in the 25-lap main event. Grant Haugland and Jay Sidles led the 17-car field to green, but it was Sidles who held the point after the first lap. Just two laps later, Jade Lange took over the top spot before a yellow flag flew on lap five. A restart followed, and that’s when Nielsen made his move. Nielsen powered into the lead on lap eight and never looked back, only slowed by a caution on lap 13. Driving a car still wrapped in last year’s Salute To Veterans Blue Angel tribute theme, the Spencer veteran scored his third win of the season at Algona and fifth overall in the 2025 B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Season point leader Josh Sidles settled for second, while a hard-charging Mike Smith completed the podium. Shryock Outduels Jennings in Stock [Read More]