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Alley Returns to Victory Lane at Eagle Raceway

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 2, 2025) — The RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature delivered the kind of finish that fans love — with fan favorite Billy Alley charging to victory in dramatic fashion. Despite making 11 starts at Eagle Raceway this season, Alley had not yet found victory lane until Saturday night. After Hunter Hanson led the opening lap and Trevor Grossenbacher took over on lap 10, Alley took full advantage of a late-race restart and powered to the lead with 10 laps remaining. The move was decisive. From there, he expertly managed traffic and fended off a late charge from Brandon Horton, who sliced his way through the field into second. Grossenbacher completed the podium in third. Harker Hustles from 12th for Modified Victory The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main was a gritty display of grit and skill, as Shawn Harker expertly carved his way from the 12th starting spot to score the victory. Tracy Harr led early, followed closely by Nate Thompson, before Harker took over in the closing laps. Chad Andersen [Read More]

Richards Charges from 12th to Eagle Raceway Hobby Stock Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (July 26, 2025) — Tanner Dowty led the early charge in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, with Nick Jensen, Brad Burhenne, and Matt Rotschafer battling behind. Burhenne moved into second on lap three, while Eric Chab and Dillon Richards methodically advanced through the pack. A caution involving Rotschafer and Ben Becher tightened the field on lap six, and on the restart Richards blasted to the lead. Burhenne faded as Brayden Hurley climbed to third, then second. Hurley passed Chab for the runner-up spot on the final lap, but Richards was long gone. With the win, Richards upped his 2025 total to 11 victories in 12 starts at Eagle and now boasts 36 wins in the division in 2025—28 in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Harker Hustles to Third Modified Win of the Year The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature opened with a back-and-forth battle among Aaron Pella, Tyler Harr, Clint Homan, and Jaxon Saathoff. Homan briefly took command until contact with Dillon Carlisle sent both cars off on the [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]

Richards Rallies From 17th to Victory in Wild Eagle Stock Car Feature

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (July 19, 2025) — It took three tries to get the feature going for the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Eagle Raceway, and when it finally did, it turned into one of the most thrilling races of the night. A massive seven-car pileup in turn four on the original start and a second pileup on the restart shook up the field early. Once the action finally found rhythm, Travis Patterson took command with Dana Deeke and Tim Drake following. But the driver to watch was Mason Richards, who charged from his 17th starting spot like a man on a mission. Richards steadily reeled in the leaders and took control with six circuits to go, overcoming an early 1.4-second gap to Patterson. Chad Andersen mounted a late rally of his own, swapping spots with Deeke as the two battled hard for third. At the line, Richards secured his sixth EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory of the season and third Stock Car win at Eagle in 2025. Patterson and Andersen were second [Read More]

Andersen Dominates Stock Cars at Eagle From Start to Finish

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jul. 12, 2025) — Chad Andersen put on a clinic in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event at Eagle Raceway, leading all 18 laps from the pole. Once out front, Andersen was untouchable, setting a relentless pace and building a lead of nearly three seconds by the time the checkered flag waved. The caution-free contest played perfectly into his hands as the field stretched out behind him. Kyle Vanover gave chase but couldn’t close the gap, finishing a solid second. Benji Legg completed the top three. Andersen’s victory was his third win of the season at both Eagle and in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. Richards Rockets to Hobby Stock Victory in Green-White-Checkered Finish Dillon Richards stormed to victory in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock feature, which went the full 18 laps plus a green-white-checkered finish. Brad Schreiner had paced the field for most of the race before a multi-car incident set up a dramatic final restart. Richards made his move late, surging past Schreiner on the bottom [Read More]

Horton Survives Chaos to Win Second Sprint Feature of Season at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jul. 5, 2025) — The RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature at Eagle Raceway on Saturday night had multiple red flags and hard-fought battles throughout. Cameron Thompson backed it into the wall on the original start, and the restart saw Cole Wayman collect John Klabunde. Tadd Holliman led early over Justin Bolte, Alex Davenport, and Brandon Horton. Cole Vanderheiden climbed to second by lap 11, then attempted a slide job that sent Holliman into the wall, destroying his car. On the restart, fuel spills from Nate Weiler caused another delay. When the race resumed, Horton led Vanderheiden, Adam Gullion, and Bolte. Gullion flipped on the final restart after contact with Billy Alley, triggering the time-limit rule and ending the race. Horton was declared the winner—his second Racesaver Sprint Car win of the season, both coming at Eagle. Vanderheiden was second and Zachary Patterson third. Woken Powers to First Eagle Stock Car Win After Wild Midrace Shakeup The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature opened with a major pile-up involving five cars on the [Read More]

Andersen Slices Through the Field for Modified Glory at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 28, 2025) — Chad Andersen was on a mission in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Eagle Raceway. Cameron Thompson led the opening circuits with Tyler Harr close behind, but all eyes were on Andersen, who steadily picked off cars one by one. He cracked the top three by lap five and slipped into second a few laps later. By lap 12, he powered around Thompson for the lead and immediately began to stretch it out. From there, Andersen hit his marks and left the rest of the field to battle behind him. Harr gave chase but never closed the gap as the laps clicked off. Thompson stayed solid in third to round out the podium. The win marked Andersen’s second of the season at Eagle and in the Jet Racing Central Region column. Richards Rallies Late for Fourth Stock Car Win The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature turned into a mid-race slugfest, and Mason Richards was up for the challenge. He worked his way forward after early leader [Read More]

Andersen Rockets from 13th to Eagle Stock Car Glory in Late-Race Thriller

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (June 21, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature’s initial start at Eagle Raceway was negated when Roger Elliot spun in turn four. On the restart, Tommy Etherton took the early lead, with Cash Beckman, Mike Scheinost and Jakob Boucher giving chase. Scott Carlson jumped past both Scheinost and Boucher on lap two to grab third, while Mason Richards moved into fourth on lap four. Lap ten saw Kyle Vanover vault into the top four, climbing to third. A caution with eight to go reset the field with a double file restart. That’s when Chad Andersen made his move, charging from 13th to second. He took over the lead with six laps remaining as Vanover followed him into second. The top four settled in from there with Andersen collecting his second Stock Car win of the season in the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, Vanover in second, and Etherton third. Waller Powers to Sprint Car Supremacy with Daring Late Charge Billy Alley led the early stages of the RaceSaver IMCA [Read More]

Richards Rockets to Sixth Straight in Hobby Stocks at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 14, 2025) — Eagle Raceway saw another dominant performance by Dillon Richards in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock main event at “America’s Home Track”. Richards, who started ninth, steadily worked through the field, grabbing the lead with seven laps remaining and never looking back. His win marked six in a row at Eagle, 27 overall for the season, and 19th in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Trenton Dowty led the early portion of the race before relinquishing the top spot to Brad Schreiner. Richards moved into second just past halfway and powered to the lead on lap 10. A strong final lap charge allowed Dowty to slip past Schreiner at the line, securing second. Schreiner completed the podium in third. Drueke Delivers in Sprint Car Thriller Tyler Drueke overcame a 12th-place starting spot to score a thrilling win in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature. A chaotic first half saw multiple lead changes and contact between contenders, but Drueke methodically picked off cars and took the top spot with [Read More]

Wayman Bounces Back, Blazes to SportMod Victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Jun. 7, 2025) — After a wild crash in his RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main, Cole Wayman rebounded in dramatic fashion during the Days of Thunder Clash at Eagle Raceway with a thrilling charge to the front in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Starting 10th, Wayman carved through a tight field and traded the lead multiple times with McClain Reed and Aiden Floyd. He ultimately used the middle groove to complete the winning pass with six laps remaining and never looked back. Reed held on for second while early leader Floyd finished third. The victory marked Wayman’s third win of the season — all coming at Eagle Raceway. Richards Makes It 5-for-5 in Hobby Stocks Dillon Richards continued his dominance in Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock competition, collecting his fifth straight win at Eagle Raceway, 25th overall, and 17th of the season in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region. Starting 12th, Richards steadily worked his way forward before making a decisive move on Zach Gimpel in the closing laps. Gimpel, [Read More]