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Chelf Scores First-Ever Stock Car Win At Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 28, 2025) — Andrew Chelf of nearby Lost Nation has won plenty of Hobby Stock races at his home track, but Saturday night marked his first-ever triumph in the ultra-competitive Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at Maquoketa Speedway. Chelf ran the bottom side to perfection, holding off a host of challengers for the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region victory. Veteran Jerry Miles worked the top groove and stayed in contention late but ultimately finished second behind the smooth-running Chelf. Gage Neal, back in his familiar no. 12N, closed the gap in the final laps and crossed the stripe in third. Andrew Chelf celebrates his first career Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature win at Maquoketa Speedway, surrounded by family and crew in victory lane on June 28. (Photo by B.A. Photography) Morris Nabs Narrow Late Model Win The Sunoco IMCA Late Models capped the night with a thrilling 25-lap main event. Jake Morris guided his no. 86 to a hard-fought win, fending off numerous challenges from Bryce Garnhart. Morris clung to the [Read More]

Johnson Earns Late Model Win and Sunoco Bonus at Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Jun. 14, 2025) — The Sunoco IMCA Late Models saw veteran racer Steve Johnson score the win and collect the Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus Money on Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway. Johnson, who recently celebrated his 68th birthday, has been a longtime presence in Eastern Iowa racing and a staple at area tracks. Johnson charged to the front from his third-row start and led early in the feature. Point leader Travis Denning eventually reeled him in and took over the lead, but his run ended early with a drivetrain failure. That opened the door for Johnson to retake command and race to his first victory of the 2025 campaign. Mitch Morris crossed the stripe in second while Carter Johnson delivered a strong run to finish third. Steve Johnson celebrates his first Sunoco IMCA Late Model win of 2025 on June 14 at Maquoketa Speedway. The 68-year-old veteran also received the Sunoco Race Fuels Bonus, which included a $300 prize, commemorative door panel, Sunoco-branded fuel jug, and hat. (Photo by Joe Hayes) [Read More]

Larson Outduels Diercks in Maquoketa Modified Classic

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 7, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds delivered one of the season’s most thrilling contests Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway, featuring a race-long battle between two of the best in the business. Jeff “Bone” Larson and Spencer Diercks went toe-to-toe for all 20 laps, trading slide jobs and crossover moves as the lead changed hands multiple times. Larson ultimately prevailed, edging out Diercks at the checkers, while current point leader Jaden Fryer crossed the line in third. The win marked Larson’s third at Maquoketa this season and his fifth overall in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. The Freeport, Illinois driver showcased why he’s one of the top contenders every time he rolls into town. Denning Drives to Late Model Victory from Deep Start In Sunoco IMCA Late Model action, point leader Travis Denning charged from the fifth row to earn the win. The Sterling, Illinois, pilot powered to the front by lap 10 and stayed there, recording his second Maquoketa win of the season. Dalton Simonsen and Don [Read More]

Conner Edges Heath for First Career Win in Maquoketa SportMod Thriller

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 31, 2025) — A beautiful night greeted race fans at Maquoketa Speedway, where the ¼-mile oval produced thrilling action across all five IMCA-sanctioned divisions — including tight finishes and a memorable first-time winner in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods. Patric Conner led early in what turned out to be the race of the night, but multiple challengers kept him in striking distance throughout the 17-car main event. The closing laps featured a three-way scrap with Levi Heath and Jarrett Franzen, building to a dramatic, near-dead heat at the white flag. Conner stuck to the high line, Heath rolled the bottom, and at the stripe it was Conner — by just .061 seconds — scoring his long-awaited first career feature win. Heath settled for a narrow second, with Franzen right behind in third. Graduation Day Glory for Late Model Pilot Bodin It was a day to remember for Jesse Bodin of Silvis, Illinois. After walking the stage for his high school graduation earlier in the day, Bodin led all 25 [Read More]

Bonus Bucks Up for Grabs During 2025 Sunoco IMCA Late Model Bonus Money Nights

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 29, 2025) — Drivers competing in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model division will have more than just points to race for this season, with a series of special events offering bonus money at select tracks across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois. The 2025 Sunoco Late Model Bonus Money Nights schedule features 13 designated events at premier Midwest ovals, rewarding competitors with added cash and heightened prestige throughout the summer. The program began on May 24 at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, where Kale Kosiski took home the first bonus of the year. The tour continues Friday, June 6 at Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota, followed by a Sunday stop at Dubuque Speedway in Iowa on June 8. Mid-June sees back-to-back Iowa dates at Davenport Speedway on June 13 and Maquoketa Speedway on June 14, while July includes high-profile stops at 34 Raceway in Burlington on the 19th and three consecutive Nebraska events: US 30 Speedway in Columbus on July 24, Boone County Raceway in Albion on [Read More]

Fryer Rallies for Modified Win, Proposes in Victory Lane

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 24, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headlined the night at Maquoketa Speedway with a $1,000-to-win special that also served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational. Freeport, Illinois driver Jaden Fryer began the night by drawing pill number 100 out of 100, placing him deep in his heat race lineup. After a disappointing sixth-place finish in the heat, Fryer rolled off 11th for the 25-lap main event. Using the extreme low groove to his advantage, Fryer steadily worked his way through the field and grabbed the lead from Spencer Diercks late in the race. He then held off a final-lap challenge from Diercks to secure his first victory of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. In addition to the $1,000 payday, Fryer collected a $100 product certificate from Performance Bodies for being the hard charger and earned a spot on the eligibility list to try and qualify for the All-Star Invitational, to be held during the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals [Read More]

Richards Scores $1,000 Stock Car Win At Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (May 17, 2025) — The headliner of the night’s action at Maquoketa Speedway was the 20-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, a qualifier for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational. Thanks to Colton and Danielle Dirks, the Stock Cars raced for a $1,000 top prize, attracting 29 entries that included some of the best in the business. The feature took the green with Montello, Wisconsin’s Kenny Richards establishing himself early as the man to beat. Richards made the three-and-a-half-hour haul to Maquoketa pay off in a big way, pocketing the $1,000 payday. He was challenged early by Kaden Reynolds before Indiana’s Sheldon Oberle took over second and began closing in. Dallon Murty made a strong charge from the fifth row, battling for the lead in the closing laps. At the checkers, it was Richards securing the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region win, followed by Oberle and Murty. Richards is now eligible to try and qualify for the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, to be held later this [Read More]

Morris Steals Late Model Win in Final Turn Drama

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Apr. 26, 2025) — Fans at Maquoketa Speedway were treated to a heart-pounding finish in the 25-lap Sunoco IMCA Late Model main event. Travis Denning appeared poised to go back-to-back, but a thrilling final-turn scramble in traffic opened the door for Mitch Morris. As the leaders split a lapped car coming to the checkers, Morris shot low while Denning went high, with Logan Veloz charging right behind them. Morris edged ahead at the line for his first win of the 2025 campaign, with Veloz nipping Denning for the runner-up spot. Mohr Muscles to First Modified Win of the Year The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds was another hotly contested race with the final outcome not decided until the final turns of their 20-lap main event. Charlie Mohr raced Shane Paris for several laps before Mohr was able to secure the top spot. A late race caution bunched the field and the last couple of laps saw the Top 5 positions being swapped as the race wound down to the checkers. At the [Read More]

Mohr Prevails in Thrilling Hobby Stock Finish at Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Apr. 19, 2025) — An electrifying green-white-checkered finish capped what many deemed the race of the night at Maquoketa Speedway, as the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks thrilled fans with nonstop action across the smooth, wide ¼-mile. Clarence’s Dan Mohr stood tall when the dust settled, emerging from packs of cars running three- and four-wide lap after lap in a feature that came down to the wire. Kile Vohringer led the first thirteen circuits of the 15-lap main event, but under a late caution his left rear tire went flat, forcing him to the pit area. On the restart, Mohr emerged from a chaotic pack to lead the final two laps, edging out the field by half a car length. It marked Mohr’s first trip to victory lane in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region this season. Lukas Short and Jordan Miles crossed the line in second and third. The Sunoco IMCA Late Models main event kicked off with a strong field of 18 drivers taking the green flag. Travis Denning took [Read More]

Janssen Dominates Maquoketa Modified Feature

By Ben Deatherage MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Mar. 29, 2025) — Drew Janssen made the most of his seat in the Rage Chassis No. 12J house car, leading all 25 laps of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Maquoketa Speedway. After driving the Danny Meier and Trent Guest-owned No. 127 the previous night, Janssen jumped into Justin O’Brien’s ride and didn’t miss a beat. After a caution on lap two, the Pella driver checked out from the field. The battle for second was intense, featuring Spencer Diercks, California’s Troy Morris III, and Wisconsin standout Brandon Schmitt. Morris, the 2023 IMCA Wild West Speedweek champion, eventually edged ahead in the three-car fight before Schmitt clawed his way past Diercks and then Morris. Schmitt, the two-time defending Beaver Dam Raceway track champion, mounted a charge but couldn’t touch the leader. Janssen worked through lapped traffic with ease and cruised to his first Razor Chassis North Central Region victory of 2025, winning by more than four seconds. Schmitt claimed second, while Morris completed the podium. Murty Sweeps the Weekend [Read More]