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Reed Scores First 2026 Win After Late-Race Shakeup at Grays Harbor

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Apr. 25, 2026) — Brenton Schnitzer took the early lead with Devon Reed close behind in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature. Disaster struck on lap two when contact mid-pack sent Scott Miller spinning hard into the outside wall. Craig Moore slowed, and Jim Ragsdale collided with him, sending Moore into the infield. The incident ended the night for Miller and Ragsdale, among others, but Moore was able to keep moving before the red flag and retained his position. On the restart, Schnitzer continued to lead while a strong battle developed behind him. Zane Miner ran second, with Reed, Moore, and John Higgenbottom racing hard for fourth and fifth over several laps. A caution for debris slowed the field, and on the restart Reed worked past Miner for second. A few laps later, the race took another turn when Schnitzer spun in turns three and four, sending him to the back and handing the lead to Reed. Moore mounted a challenge, but Reed used the high side to maintain momentum and [Read More]

West Coast Modified Clash and SportMod Clash Set for Memorial Day Weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway

By Ben Deatherage ELMA, Wash. (Apr. 24, 2026) — The West Coast Modified Clash and IMCA SportMod Clash are set for Memorial Day weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway, with full event details now available for one of the premier doubleheader events on the West Coast. The two-night showcase will be held Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, featuring Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods in separate, full-points events each night. Track, Washington State, DeVilbiss Racing Chassis, and national points will be awarded each night. IMCA Modifieds will race for $2,000 to win on Saturday and $2,500 to win on Sunday, with each night paying track, Washington State, DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Western Region, and national points. The West Coast Modified Clash format includes two rounds of heat races with passing points determining lineups. Saturday’s program will also carry added significance, as the top four finishers in the feature will lock into Sunday’s main event. Those locked-in drivers will join the top four in Sunday heat race points to compete in a dash [Read More]

Williamson Charges from 17th to Win Grays Harbor Opener

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Apr. 18, 2026) — Grays Harbor Raceway opened its 2026 season with a strong showing in the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds. Grey Ferrando led the opening 21 laps, setting a torrid pace and even putting cars a lap down. Rookie racer and first-time visitor Robert Lancaster, along with veteran Craig Moore, found speed and worked their way past Devon Reed. Lancaster began closing in on Ferrando and, on lap 21, took over the lead, appearing poised to score a win in his first appearance at the raceway. A caution with three laps remaining, involving Reed and Jason St. Paul, reset the field. On the restart, Lancaster led briefly before spinning in turn one, bringing out another yellow. That handed the lead to Kevin Williamson for the final restart. Williamson held off Moore over the closing laps to secure the win, with Austin Rognlin finishing third. Tyson Blood and St. Paul rounded out the top five after a strong late charge. It was Williamson’s first win of the season in the DeVilbiss [Read More]

Moore Masters Grays Harbor for Fourth Victory of 2025

By Shaun Hulbert ELMA, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2025) — Seabeck’s Craig Moore took the early lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature and used the high side on multiple restarts to hold off Zack Simpson, collecting his fourth Shaw Race Cars Western Region win of the season — all coming at Grays Harbor Raceway. Brenton Schnitzer charged forward from his 11th starting position and made a last-lap move around Simpson to secure second. Simpson, driving the Josh Muller-owned no. 3 car, settled for third. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for just $24.99/month. Don’t miss Season 2 of The Boone Docuseries, now streaming exclusively on IMCA TV.

Tyson Blood Gets 3rd Grays Harbor Modified Win of the Season

By Shaun Hulbert Elma, Wash. (July 27, 2025) — Four-time Washington State IMCA Champion and four-time Grays Harbor Track Champion Tyson Blood kept the momentum rolling with his third win of the season at Grays Harbor Raceway and fifth overall in the 2025 Shaw Race Cars Western Region for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Jake Sorenson led the early laps, fending off multiple challenges from Brenton Schnitzer. On lap nine, the battle for the lead reached a fever pitch as Blood made it three-wide on the front stretch. Entering turn one, Schnitzer got loose trying to avoid contact with Sorenson, clipped Blood, bounced off an infield tire, and came to a stop—bringing out the race’s only caution. On the restart, Blood powered to the outside and drove around Sorenson to take the lead for good. He never looked back and cruised to victory. Sorenson held on for second, while Jeff Westergard charged forward from 10th to round out the podium in third. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch [Read More]

James Banks $7,500 Payday with First Modified Nationals Win at Grays Harbor

By Ben Deatherage ELMA, Wash. (July 19, 2025) — Bricen James added another major milestone to his growing resume Saturday night at Grays Harbor Raceway, capturing his first Modified Nationals victory in the 40-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature. The $7,500 triumph marked his seventh win of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region and his first at GHR in 2025. Oregon’s Grey Ferrando, a past track champion at both Cottage Grove and Willamette Speedways and last year the Cocopah Speedway champion in Somerton, Arizona, set the early pace in the Geoff Morris-owned no. 52. Ethan Killingsworth, a Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod standout in his first Modified season, ran second early and kept Ferrando honest through the first half. Behind them, two-time defending IMCA Wild West Speedweek champ and 2019 Western Region titlist James worked his way through the top five, eventually clearing Eston Whisler for third. By lap 21, Killingsworth made a serious bid for the lead, but Ferrando held strong on the bottom. The move opened the door for James, who [Read More]

Schnitzer Scores Grays Harbor Win, Takes Over Modified Points Lead

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (Jun. 28, 2025) — Jason Tole showed early speed by leading the opening lap of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Grays Harbor Raceway, but Brenton Schnitzer stole the spotlight with a thrilling move on lap one. Schnitzer executed a daring two-for-one pass to take second, then quickly powered into the lead on lap two. From there, he was never challenged en route to his second win of the 2025 season at GHR and in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Zane Miner had a determined drive, rallying from 10th despite front-end damage that left parts dangling from his machine. Miner made it to second but ran out of time to track down Schnitzer. Jake Sorenson rounded out the podium in third. With back-to-back tough nights for Tyson Blood, Schnitzer now holds the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified point lead at Grays Harbor by just two markers. The event was broadcast live on IMCA TV affiliate Grays Harbor Raceway TV. Catch every lap again with the IMCA TV Replay Subscription, available for [Read More]

$7,500-to-Win Modified Nationals Returns to Grays Harbor Raceway July 18–19

By Ben Deatherage ELMA, Wash. (June 18, 2025) — One of the biggest Friesen Performance Modified races in the Pacific Northwest returns for its 26th running, as the Modified Nationals takes center stage at Grays Harbor Raceway on Friday and Saturday, July 18–19. The event pays an impressive $7,500 to win and $200 to start Saturday’s 40-lap main event, with over $20,000 in total purse money up for grabs. This IMCA-sanctioned special will feature two nights of intense racing. On Friday, all drivers will compete in two heat races — the first lined up straight-up by pill draw, the second fully inverted by original draw order. Points will be awarded based on finishing position and passing points. The top 18 in overall points from Friday advance directly to Saturday’s A Main, while the rest will transfer into Saturday’s B Mains. Also, Friday night, the prestigious Race of Champions returns — a 25-lap showdown featuring up to 20 drivers who are either former Modified Nationals champions, Modified track champions from the past 10 years, or 2024 Grays [Read More]

Moore Picks Up Second Win of the Year at Grays Harbor

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (Jun. 15, 2025) — Brian Izzi got the jump on the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified field at Grays Harbor Raceway from his outside front row starting spot and led the early laps of the main event. On lap three, contact occurred in a battle for seventh, eighth, and ninth between Jason Tole, Tyson Blood, and Riley Scherer. Scherer and Blood got together, sending Blood spinning to a stop and ending his night early. Austin Rognlin took over the lead on the restart, with Craig Moore sliding into third and then passing Izzi for second a lap later. Rognlin built a healthy lead through lap 10, but Moore slowly began to reel him in as the leaders encountered lapped traffic. Moore capitalized and made the pass for the lead on lap 21. A late restart gave Rognlin one last chance, but the veteran Moore held on to score his second win of the year at GHR and in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. Rognlin settled for second, with Jason Tole rounding [Read More]

Hudson Hunts Down Whisler, Claims $2,500 West Coast Clash Finale at GHR

By Shaun Hulburt ELMA, Wash. (May 25, 2025) — Jeffrey Hudson made a late charge pay off in the final night of the 2025 West Coast Clash at Grays Harbor Raceway, collecting a $2,500 victory and his second win of the season in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. The Oregon native piloted the Don Roemer-owned no. 83R to the front after chasing down early leader Eston Whisler in the 35-lap main event for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Whisler set the early pace, leading from the drop of the green until lapped traffic forced him out of the groove on lap 11. That misstep opened the door for Jeffrey Hudson, who had been closing steadily and took over the top spot. Hudson began to pull away before a lap 14 caution erased his advantage and restacked the field. On the restart, Nick Trenchard moved into second with Kevin Williamson following into third. The Keno, Oregon pilot faced traffic again in the closing circuits and handled a late restart with eight to go to seal the win. The [Read More]