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Eisenschenk Dominates Sprint Car Feature at Buffalo River

By Ben Deatherage GLYNDON, Minn. (Jun. 1, 2025) — Laela Eisenschenk was untouchable in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars at Buffalo River Speedway, leading every lap to secure her second win of the 2025 season and first at Buffalo River this year. The 17-year-old Fargo, North Dakota driver took control at the drop of the green and built a sizable advantage before a lap three caution slowed the pace. On the restart, Eisenschenk reestablished her dominance, even as a pair of stoppages on lap seven briefly slowed momentum. Behind her, Owen Carlson attempted to pressure Ty Hanten for second, but the two-time North Dakota State champion held firm. Eisenschenk never wavered and crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of the field. Pavlicek Perfect Again in SportMod Action The Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods saw Jayden Pavlicek continue his perfect run at Buffalo River Speedway, scoring his third win in as many starts at the Minnesota oval. Hometown racer James Taves led early before Pavlicek began mounting a challenge. Pavlicek slipped by on lap three, but Taves [Read More]

Superior Customs IMCA Red River Sprint Series set to launch in 2023

By Mike Spieker WEST FARGO, N.D. (March 31, 2023) – In 2021, Nick Skalicky and Jake and Sharnel Bitker, promoters of Red River Valley Speedway and Norman County Raceway, took the leap to start a brand new division in the area, the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars. After having a handful of cars for the first season, the class more than doubled in its second season in 2022, often having two heat races and up to 12 cars. As the class continues to grow, more opportunities will be available for its drivers in 2023 with a brand new traveling series, which already has a title sponsor. The Superior Customs IMCA Red River Sprint Series is set to hit the road this season with 15 dates on its schedule at five different tracks. All tracks are within 75 miles of the series’ home track, Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo. The series schedule does not include every IMCA Sprint Car event in the area this season as Red River Valley Speedway will host the class 15 times this [Read More]

Hobby Stock

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 12, 2025

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]

Feature

IMCA Announces 2025 Stock Car Body Rule Amendment Effective Immediately

VINTON, Iowa (June 13, 2025) — The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) has announced an immediate amendment to the 2025 Stock Car body rules regarding the use of the MD3 Camaro Stock Car body kit. The original rule stated:“IMCA approved MD3 Stock Car kit (part no. 33131-10200-X) is allowed. This Camaro kit must remain as produced, complete and unaltered. The kit components may not be used with any other body style.” Effective today, the following exceptions have been approved and added to the 2025 rulebook: These updates are effective immediately at all IMCA-sanctioned events nationwide. “This amendment gives our racers utilizing the Camaro body style more flexibility without compromising the integrity or identity,” said IMCA President, Brett Root. All competitors and teams are encouraged to review this update and ensure compliance at upcoming events. For further clarification or questions, please contact IMCA Competition Director Dave Brenn at 785-307-8482 or raceimca@imca.com.

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Skylar Pruitt: From the Horn of Africa to Victory Lane at Stuart

By Ben Deatherage STUART, Iowa (Jun. 13, 2025) — In a town of just 1,700 nestled along Interstate 80, Skylar Pruitt’s story is one of grit, devotion, and second chances. Born and raised in Stuart, Pruitt now races Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks at Stuart International Speedway — the same track his family has been tied to since the late 1970s. But the road that brought him back to the driver’s seat wasn’t a straight one. Racing Blood and a Restart “My family has lived in Stuart or the area our whole lives,” Pruitt said. “They started racing I don’t know when — late ‘70s, early ‘80s — and the bloodline just stayed with me.” He grew up going to the track with his dad Curtis and grandfather Ted. His first taste of speed came on two wheels, not four. “My dad bought me my first dirt bike when I was three. We ran them for a while and then got out of that. I had a full ride with a company, but they went out of [Read More]