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Ferrando Dominates Douglas County Modified Feature

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (May 15, 2026) — Grey Ferrando put together a commanding performance in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature at the Douglas County Dirtrack, collecting his third DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory of the season in the 25-lap, $1,000-to-win main event and his first triumph of 2026 at the Roseburg 3/10-mile oval. Brett Muth led the opening lap before a caution quickly slowed the pace. On the restart, Ferrando charged from fourth and was battling for the lead within a couple of circuits. By lap three, the 2017 Cottage Grove Speedway champion had officially taken command. Another caution on lap four reset the field, but Ferrando was flawless on the restart and immediately began pulling away from the competition. The 2024 Cocopah Speedway track champion maintained a sizable advantage even after encountering lapped traffic on lap 16 and was never seriously challenged the rest of the way. Late in the race, 2019 DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region champion Bricen James moved into second after a spirited battle with reigning National Rookie [Read More]

Sanders Scores First Modified Win in Thriller at Douglas County

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (May 8, 2026) — Matt Sanders broke through in a big way at the 2026 season opener at Douglas County Dirtrack, capturing his first career Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature win in just his second start in the division. The Brookings driver led late in the 20-lap main event to score a DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region victory in a caution-free contest. Grey Ferrando, the 2017 Cottage Grove Speedway champion and 2024 Cocopah Speedway track titleholder, set the early pace after leading the opening lap. Sanders, the 2022 Oregon State champion in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods, stayed within striking distance and began applying pressure by lap four. The battle intensified as Sanders challenged again on lap 11 and edged ahead at the line. The two frontrunners traded the lead several times over the next few circuits before Ferrando regained control on lap 14. Undeterred, Sanders remained poised and set up the decisive move in the closing laps, slipping past Ferrando on lap 18 and holding firm the rest of [Read More]

Roseburg SportMod Nationals Set for August 15–16 at Douglas County Dirtrack

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (Aug. 11, 2025) — The Douglas County Dirtrack will host the Roseburg SportMod Nationals on Friday and Saturday, August 15–16, bringing two big nights of racing for Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. The opening night will feature the standard IMCA format and payout, with a 20-lap main event paying $400 to win. Saturday night’s finale ups the ante with double the distance and double the money — a 30-lap feature paying $800 to win. Both nights will follow the standard IMCA format and will award National, State, and track points. Drivers planning to attend are encouraged to message the track’s official Facebook page with a quality photo of their car. These will be used to help promote the event and spread the word to fans that you’re coming.

Trenchard Scores First Win of 2025 in Douglas County Modified Main

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (July 25, 2025) — Nick Trenchard turned in a dominating performance to capture his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature win of the season at Douglas County Dirtrack — and he did it in classic fashion. The Klamath Falls veteran drove the Biehn Racing no. 54N to the checkered flag and earned his first win of 2025 in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. In the 25-lap main event, Bennett Bray paced the field on the opening lap until a caution for debris slowed the field. That allowed Trenchard, who started third, to seize the opportunity. On the restart, he threw a big slider into the first set of turns and took control on lap two. Trenchard quickly checked out and was well ahead of the field when a stoppage on lap 16 slowed the action — the only other interruption of the race. But he was flawless on the restart and drove away to seal the victory. Multi-time IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion Jesse Williamson rallied from ninth to finish [Read More]

Whisler Adds Douglas County Dirtrack to 2025 Win List

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (Jun. 27, 2025) — Eston Whisler powered his way to a flag-to-flag victory in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at the Douglas County Dirtrack, scoring his fourth win of the 2025 season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Whisler, of Otis, started fifth and took the lead on lap two from early pacesetter Bennett Bray. The race’s first caution came on lap five, but Whisler nailed the restart and pulled away from the field. He encountered lapped traffic on lap 15, but before it impacted his progress, another yellow flag waved to reset the field. From there, Whisler continued to dominate on restarts, cruising to victory at his fourth different track this season. Kevin Williamson wheeled the Superior Fuel Cells-owned no. 42 to second place, while California’s Ethan Killingsworth rounded out the podium in third. Sanders Soars From 10th to Win Again at Douglas County Dirtrack Matt Sanders of Brookings put on a show in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature, charging from 10th to victory lane [Read More]

James Makes History with Fourth Straight IMCA Speedweek Win at the Douglas County

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (Jun. 17, 2025) — Bricen James etched his name into the IMCA Wild West Speedweek record books Tuesday night at the Douglas County Dirtrack, capturing a thrilling Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature for his fourth straight Speedweek victory — the most consecutive wins in series history for the Modifieds. James’ triumph was his 15th career Speedweek win and sixth of the 2025 season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region, keeping him undefeated in Speedweek action at the Roseburg oval. 2023 Skagit Speedway champion Geoff Morris, from British Columbia, led the opening circuit before Chad Groves rocketed around the outside to take command on lap three. Groves built a comfortable lead through lapped traffic until the race’s first caution on lap 16 bunched the field. A red flag for a multi-car crash on lap 20 halted the momentum again, but Groves remained steady on the ensuing restart. James, wheeling the Schram Motorsports no. 13 machine, methodically closed the gap over the final dozen laps. On lap 34, Groves made a move [Read More]

2025 IMCA Wild West Speedweek Set for Seven Races in Eight Nights Across Oregon

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 22, 2025) — The best of the West will once again converge in the Pacific Northwest as the 2025 edition of IMCA Wild West Speedweek returns for a thrilling stretch of racing from June 14 through June 21, featuring seven races at six tracks over eight nights, all within the borders of Oregon for the first time in several years. The tour opens Saturday, June 14 at Southern Oregon Speedway, then heads northwest to Coos Bay Speedway for a two-night stay on June 15 and 16. The action continues Tuesday, June 17 at the Douglas County Dirt Track, followed by a midweek break on Wednesday, June 18, for a Pit Party at Cottage Grove Speedway. The engines fire back up on Thursday, June 19, at Cottage Grove, then roll into Willamette Speedway on Friday, June 20, before the grand finale at Sunset Speedway Park on Saturday, June 21. This year’s tour features Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Speedweek has been sanctioned [Read More]

Winebarger, Henry score Douglas County IMCA wins

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (July 26, 2024) – Douglas County Dirtrack roared to life Friday night and Collen Winebarger and Jordan Henry roared to feature wins in their respective IMCA divisions. Carter Patterson led the first lap of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main, then bolted away from Brett Muth and Tyler Smith and the rest of the pack after an early caution. Justin McCreadie rose to the occasion following the next restart and powered his way to second. McCreadie tried to thread the needle under Patterson for the lead but was denied access on the inside channel. McCreadie attacked again via the inside, beating Patterson out of the fourth corner on lap three. Winebarger obtained second the next time around. Winebarger went after the leader by working the high line, while McCreadie kept his faith on the inside. Winebarger got around McCreadie at the wire on the fifth circuit, but a debris caution came out, giving the lead back to McCreadie. Winebarger blitzed underneath McCreadie to lead the fifth lap, this time for [Read More]

James, Ray, Bryant are first in Friday features at Douglas County

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (July 19, 2024) – The Douglas County Dirtrack had a loaded card of racing on Friday, with IMCA wins gong to Bricen James, Daniel Ray and Burnie Bryant. The race was off to an exciting start as Bennett Bray took the lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main. However, a caution slowed the pace on lap two and on the restart, James seized became the new leader. Pope got up to second in his IMCA Modified debut in the Grey and Kersey Ferrando-fielded entry a few circuits in. Eventually, the race for second became a maelstrom involving Pope, Trevor La Barge, Carter Patterson and Grey Ferrando. Patterson was able to move into the position by lap six. A pair of yellows with eight laps down kept everyone on their toes. As the race progressed, Ferrando made an excellent restart, attempting to challenge James for the lead. Patterson tried his best to hold on to third as Kevin Williamson pressured him on the inside line. The race remained green for [Read More]

Douglas County triumph to Stevens

By Ben Deatherage ROSEBURG, Ore. (July 17, 2024) – Jordan Stevens stood on the top step of the podium, following the Wednesday night feature for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts at Douglas County Dirtrack. Bid VanLoon captured the lead in the first set of turns of the feature, but down the backstretch, Stevens powered his way to the front. Stevens built a sizable advantage over the rest of the pack via the high side as the race developed. The father-daughter combination of Burnie and Melissa Bryant fought hard for second. Melissa secured the position a couple of laps into the race. Burnie settled into third, while VanLoon was close behind him in fourth. Stevens began to hit traffic right around the halfway point while Burnie Bryant continued to put pressure for second. The race experienced a bit of twist when Melissa Bryant got into a lapped car on the eighth circuit, forcing Burnie to check up and allowing VanLoon to perform a double overtake. Burnie Bryant rallied to beat Melissa to the line on the same [Read More]