
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]