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Cory Probst: 300 Wins and Counting in the Hobby Stocks

By Ben Deatherage BREWSTER, Minn. (Aug. 8, 2025) — In Brewster, Minnesota — a small town of just over 500 residents with deep railroad roots — Cory Probst has built a racing career that’s anything but small. The driver of the No. 75C Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock reached an extraordinary milestone on August 2 at Arlington Raceway, claiming his 300th feature win. For Probst, the historic night came on familiar ground. His 100th win was at Arlington on June 23, 2018. His 200th win came at the same track on June 18, 2022. It’s a place where he has collected some of his biggest moments — and a track that still brings out the best in him. “Arlington is one of my favorite tracks,” Probst said. “It’s a big half-mile with room to move. Things don’t get as congested, and if things get ugly, there’s places to hide.” Probst’s milestone was the 17th time in his 27 B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region wins this year that he has started ninth or deeper in the field. The [Read More]

Probst Gets 300th Career Win in Hobby Stocks at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 2, 2025) — History was made during the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, as Cory Probst recorded his 300th career IMCA feature win with a late-race charge to victory. Early leader Dan Scharpe paced the field until a second-lap caution for Patrick Oestreich. At the same time, Chad Volk got into a tire and headed to the work area, then rejoined the field at the back. On the restart, Scott Porter controlled the high side while Probst methodically worked his way forward. After another yellow on lap seven for Volk, Probst found momentum up top and swept past Porter to take over the point. Brad Becker made two strong bids to get under Probst in the final circuits but had to settle for second, with Porter taking third. The win was Probst’s 27th of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Gatton Goes Wire-to-Wire in Sport Compact Show Dale Gatton led every lap of the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature. A yellow flew at the initial start due [Read More]

Mackenthun Masters Arlington Sibley County Stock Car Shootout for Huge Payday

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]

Loverude Wins Modified Thriller by Inches at Arlington

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]

Probst Prevails in Hobby Stock Thriller at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 19, 2025) — A first lap yellow flag during the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature didn’t set the pace very well for the night. Dan Scharpe had troubles when his rear end locked up, sending him to the pit area for the night. Taylor Manderfield led the first four laps of the race before another yellow flew after contact between Ben Davis and Chad Volk. Both drivers were able to resume, but Davis restarted at the tail. That gave Cory Probst the opportunity he needed to get around both Manderfield and Blake Luinenburg to take the lead. Yet another yellow came out when R.J. Esquada’s hood blew off while running second, forcing him to retire. The restart opened the door for Luinenburg to challenge for the lead, but he and Probst battled to the finish with Probst coming out on top. Luinenburg was second and Volk raced his way back to third. Probst now owns 22 wins in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, five of which have come at [Read More]

$5,000-To-Win Sibley County Stock Car Shootout Headlines July 30 Program at Arlington Raceway

By Ben Deatherage ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 18, 2025) — One of the richest midweek IMCA Stock Car specials in the Upper Midwest is set to take place Wednesday, July 30, at Arlington Raceway. The Sibley County Stock Car Shootout, held during the Sibley County Free Fair, boasts a whopping $5,000 to win IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature plus additional lap money and bonuses. Presented by Justice Brothers and sponsored by Geib Well & Water of Arlington, the event also features strong paydays for the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. The SportMods will race for $800 to win while the Hobby Stocks chase a $500 winner’s check. The Stock Car feature offers even more than just the big check. Heat race winners will be paid, a Hard Charger award will be given, and the driver traveling the farthest to compete in the Stock Car division will receive a bonus. Additional random draws will be awarded following the main events, with mystery awards planned across all divisions. All three divisions will run a [Read More]

Serbus Scores Third Straight Dan Grams Memorial at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Jul. 12, 2025) — Trevor Serbus captured his third consecutive Dan Grams Memorial RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature victory Saturday at Arlington Raceway — and his fifth win of the 2025 season overall, with four coming at his home track. Brandon Allen led the first lap from the pole before a caution came out when the no. 24R car spun exiting turn four. On the restart, Serbus found speed on the high side and charged through the field to take the lead. Once out front, he set a blistering pace. Brett Allen and Brandon Allen battled for second before another yellow waved on lap six. Brett slipped back to seventh on the restart but quickly recovered and advanced back into second. A third caution was displayed the next lap when Jeremy Snow went off the track but was able to rejoin the field. With just one lap to go, Bill Johnson dove underneath Brett Allen and took over the runner-up spot, leaving Allen to finish third. Curt Lund Breaks Through for [Read More]

Probst Powers From the Back for Arlington Hobby Stock Win

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]

Probst Prevails in Hobby Stock Feature at Arlington

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Jun. 21, 2025) –– There were three different leaders in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature at Arlington Raceway. Dan Probst led early before Brad Becker took over. By lap six, Cory Probst was in control and never looked back, holding off both Becker and Chad Volk in a fierce battle for second. Volk secured the runner-up spot while Becker settled for third ahead of Jordan Robinson. The win was Cory Probst’s fourth at Arlington this season and his 15th in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Gatton Sweeps Sport Compact Night Dale Gatton had a clean sweep in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact division, winning both his heat and the feature. Starting from the front row, Gatton never relinquished the top spot en route to his first Arlington win of 2025 and second overall this season. The lone incident came when Gary Schumacher exited on the backstretch with mechanical issues. Alan Lahr finished second and Justin Dose took third. Reierson Rallies for SportMod Victory The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod [Read More]

Probst Powers to Third Arlington Hobby Stock Win

By Susan Allen ARLINGTON, Minn. (Jun. 7, 2025) — In Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock action at Arlington Raceway, Jonathan Schroeder was the early leader until he pulled off the track on lap 9, following a yellow for Taylor Manderfield’s engine issues. That opened the door for Cory Probst, who took over after the restart and never looked back. The Brewster driver powered to his 13th victory of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region and third of the year at Arlington. Jordan Robinson followed Probst across the line in second. Daniel Probst ended up third. Schumacher Sweeps in Sport Compact Dominance Gary Schumacher scored a clean sweep in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact class, leading every lap from his front-row starting position. The Maplewood motorist earned his third win of the season and second at Arlington. Alan Lahr and Justin Schletzche rounded out the top three. Carter Returns to Victory Lane in Caution-Filled SportMod Feature The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature was riddled with incidents, but Jeff Carter from Mapleton avoided trouble and completed [Read More]