SouthernOklahomaSpeedway Archives

Taylor Tops Jordan Page Winter Nationals at Southern Oklahoma Speedway

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Oct. 4, 2025) — The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headlined Saturday’s Jordan Page Winter Nationals finale at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, where Locust Grove, Arkansas, veteran Jeff Taylor stormed from seventh starting to win the 30-lap, $2,500-to-win feature — his third victory of the season in the GRT Race Cars South Central Region, all coming at the Ardmore 3/8-mile clay oval. 2013 IMCA National Champion William Gould jumped out to the early advantage aboard the Kenny Fryer Motorsports no. 60 and built a comfortable lead before traffic and cautions began to reel him back in. A fierce mid-race fight developed for second between two-time Abilene Speedway track champion Vince Ogle, Tate Butler, and Taylor. Butler eventually secured the runner-up spot and began reeling in Gould as the leaders hit lapped traffic with 13 circuits remaining. Taylor, the 2012 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champion, methodically picked his way forward, ripping the top groove to join the battle up front. Following a caution with 12 laps to go, Butler momentarily [Read More]

Jordan Page Memorial Winter Nationals Set for Oct. 2–4 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Sept. 21, 2025) — The 21st annual Jordan Page Memorial Winter Nationals returns to Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 2–4, with three Speedway Motors IMCA-sanctioned divisions set to compete for impressive payouts. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headline the action with a $2,500-to-win, $300-to-start main event. Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods chase a $1,500 payday with $200 to start, while Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars will compete for $1,000 to win and $150 to start. Drivers are encouraged to get entries in early. IMCA Stock Cars are $100 to enter until Oct. 1 at midnight, then $125 after. Southern SportMods are $125 until Oct. 1, increasing to $150 afterward. Modifieds are $150 until Oct. 1, then $175 after. The weekend kicks off with an open practice on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Pit passes are $20 per person. Friday, Oct. 3, will serve as qualifying night, with the top 12 in each division locking into Saturday’s A Main. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the final 12 spots [Read More]

Gregory, Gould, Bransom Crowned 2025 All Star Shootout Champions

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 28, 2025) — Garrett Gregory, William Gould and Jerrett Bransom each topped their respective divisions in the 2025 edition of the All Star Shootout, earning hard-fought championships in one of the most anticipated IMCA tours of the year. For Gregory, from Plantersville, Texas, the title marked his first career All Star Shootout championship in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. He started the week with a sixth-place showing at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore and backed that up with a solid fifth-place effort at Grayson County Speedway. The breakthrough came on night three when Gregory charged to victory at Heart O’ Texas Speedway, and he wrapped up the week with a sixth-place finish at Kennedale Speedway Park to secure the championship. Garrett Gregory of Plantersville, Texas, celebrates his first career All Star Shootout championship in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds after a strong and consistent week across four tracks. (Photo by Southern Sass Photography) Drake Findley, making the haul from Bryant, Ark., put together a consistent string of performances to earn [Read More]

Black Bests 55-Car Modified Field at All-Star Opener in Ardmore

ARDMORE, Okla. (May 21, 2025) — A loaded field of 55 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds checked in at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, kicking off the 2025 IMCA All Star Shootout in impressive fashion. When the dust settled, it was Otis, Kansas’ Tanner Black who stood atop the leaderboard. Black made quick work of his second row starting spot and surged to the front, never relinquishing the lead once he was out in front. It marked Black’s first win of the season overall and in the GRT Race Cars South Central Region. Texas standout Chris Morris, who led the first 13 circuits, gave chase but came up just short in second, while Matthew Day rounded out the podium with a solid third-place effort. The race also served as a qualifier for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, to be held later this summer at the 2025 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. With the triumph, Black is now eligible to try and qualify for the All-Star Invite in September. Berry Bags Stock Car Score Brett Berry added [Read More]

All-Star Shootout Returns with Bigger Payouts, New Promoter for 2025

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (May 16, 2025) — Bigger paydays and a fresh face at the helm highlight the 5th Annual All-Star Shootout, which returns May 21–24 with four consecutive nights of racing across Texas and Oklahoma. The tour kicks off Wednesday, May 21 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, followed by Grayson County Speedway on Thursday, Heart O’ Texas Speedway on Friday, and Kennedale Speedway Park on Saturday. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods will headline the card each night, with boosted payouts across the board. Modifieds will race for $1,250 to win each night, Stock Cars for $1,000 to win, and SportMods for $750 to win. Markiss Harcrow steps into his new role as promoter of the Shootout and is eager to build on the momentum of the series. “For anyone taking over a promotion, it’s an exciting venture—and this is no different,” said Harcrow. “This tour has some history behind it that we hope to continue and grow.” Harcrow leads the way in [Read More]

Zentgraf Goes Back-to-Back in Southern SportMod Action at Ardmore

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Apr. 12, 2025) — The Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods put on a show Saturday night at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, with Wichita Falls, Texas, racer Payton Zentgraf coming out on top in the 20-lap main event. John Miller led the opening circuit before Devin Chambers took over on lap two and quickly pulled away. Behind him, Miller and Payton Zentgraf battled for second, giving Chambers room to extend his advantage. Zentgraf eventually cleared Miller and set his sights on Chambers. The two front-runners engaged in a thrilling side-by-side duel as Zentgraf worked the high side lap after lap. On lap 16, he finally made the pass stick. Even lapped traffic couldn’t slow Zentgraf in the closing laps as he raced to his second consecutive win at Southern Oklahoma. Chambers settled for second while 20-year-old hometown driver Austin Brownlee claimed third. Gould Stays Perfect at Southern Oklahoma with Third Win of 2025 Six-time defending GRT Race Cars South Central Region champion William Gould continued his unbeaten streak at Southern Oklahoma Speedway [Read More]

Gould Fends Off Late Charge to Win Modified Main at Southern Oklahoma

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Mar. 29, 2025) — Six-time reigning South Central Region champion William Gould put on a clinic in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, earning his first win of 2025. Steve Askew, the 2021 South Central Region Rookie of the Year, led the opening laps until a lap 4 move by Gould in turn one put the Calera driver out front. Multiple cautions followed, but Gould stayed in command. Later, Michael Ables stormed from 18th to second and began challenging Gould in the closing laps. Ables took shots on both the bottom and top grooves but couldn’t make a pass stick as the 2013 National champ held strong to seal the 20-lap win. Kyle Robinson charged from 25th to finish third. Zentgraf Rolls to First SportMod Win of 2025 Wichita Falls, Texas racer Payton Zentgraf led from start to finish in the 20-lap Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod feature. Zentgraf jumped to the early lead and built a massive advantage while chaos unfolded behind him. Camo Gaston [Read More]

Taylor Triumphs in Southern Oklahoma Speedway Modified Opener

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (Mar. 15, 2025) — Jeff Taylor outdueled William Gould to win the first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified race of 2025 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway. The 2012 IMCA Super Nationals champion fended off the six-time and defending South Central Region titleholder in a thrilling 20-lap main event at the 3/8-mile oval. Chris Webb led early, but Kyle Robinson quickly took over on lap 2. By lap 6, Gould charged to the front, only to have a caution negate his pass. On the restart, Taylor surged past Robinson in turn three to claim the top spot. As the race unfolded, Taylor built a comfortable lead while Gould and Robinson battled for second. Lapped traffic allowed Gould to close in, but Taylor expertly navigated through the slower cars to stay ahead. A caution with two laps to go set up a dramatic finish. Gould made two valiant attempts to pass — diving low in the first set of corners and again in the final turns — but Taylor held firm to claim his first [Read More]

Hamilton looks forward to victory lane interviews at Super Nationals

LINDSAY, Okla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Tim Hamilton enjoyed his interview with Wade Aunger at his first IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. He’s hoping to have more to talk with Wade about at his second. From Lindsay, Okla., Hamilton returns to Boone Speedway as the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified champion at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, and eligible to qualify for both the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and the Rage Chassis Race of Champions. “This was the first time we ever stayed at one track and tried to run for points. We won the first two weekends there and one of them was an All-Star qualifying race,” said Hamilton. “Then I was like ‘heck, let’s run for a track championship’ and get the opportunity to qualify for the race of champions, too.” He didn’t find victory lane at Ardmore again but was in top five the next eight nights – he also worked in an early July trip to race with Kansas friends at Salina Speedway and Dodge City Raceway Park – and wrapped [Read More]

All Star Shootout Modified champion William Gould

CALERA, Okla. (May 26, 2024) – After finishing runner-up in 2023, William Gould was determined to take his Kerry Friar Motorsports no. 60 Friesen Performance IMCA Modified to the All Star Shootout title this year. After winning his opening night heat at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Gould drew the seventh place start in the “A”. However, things just didn’t go his way and he finished up 10th. Drake Findley sailed to a commanding win and set himself up to be Gould’s greatest challenge for the points championship. Undaunted, Gould hit the dirt running at Kennedale Speedway Park on night two. However, a bad draw had him starting dead last in his heat. Unable to snatch a transfer spot, Gould was relegated to a “B.” Starting fifth, Gould went on to win that race and secure a start in the “A.” Starting 13th, the Calera, Okla., veteran really had his work cut out for him to work his way up through a very tough field of competitors. After battling with Brint Hartwick, Jacob Pirkle, Trevor Raney and [Read More]