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Bowling Bests the Field at Travelers Rest for Fourth Win of 2025

By Evan McCrory TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (Jun. 20, 2025) — Under picture-perfect skies in the scenic upstate mountains of South Carolina, the Carolina Sprint Tour presented by GSR Chassis brought 14 RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars to life at Travelers Rest Speedway on Friday night, delivering thrilling action from start to finish. When the green flag waved, George Loux jumped to an early lead from the inside lane, but it was Jadan Bowling who made the race-winning pass in turn two on lap two. The action slowed on lap four when Cale Cozad spun in the fourth corner, bringing out the night’s first caution. Multiple restart attempts followed, including a tangle between Richard Wisdo and John Frutchey. Once the field settled into rhythm, things stayed clean until lap 14, when series rookie Matthew Wall spun while being lapped by leader Bowling. From there, it was all Jadan Bowling in the Brian Kemenah Racing no. 01 machine. The Holden Beach, North Carolina driver powered to his fourth win of the 2025 season and the fifth of his Carolina [Read More]

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Olson Takes Top SportMod Honors at Benton County Speedway

By Christine Rublack VINTON, Iowa (Jun. 22, 2025) — Brandon Tharp led the early laps of the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods feature at Benton County Speedway during Iowa Donor Night, held in remembrance of the Urbana 5, but Kyle Olson quickly reeled him in. Brady Hilmer moved into third as Olson turned up the pressure. By halfway, Olson powered into the lead while Hilmer worked the low groove to take over second. Lapped traffic brought the front-runners together again in the closing laps, with Brett Thomas joining the battle. Olson held off a hard-charging Hilmer for the win, his third of the season and second at “The Bullring” this year. Thomas finished third. Fisher Inches Ahead in Hobby Stock Close Finish Joren Fisher edged out the competition in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks. He quickly moved into the lead with Dustin Filloon and Mike Kimm giving chase. Filloon later slipped into the top spot as lapped traffic began to play a role in the outcome. Leah Wroten advanced into third ahead of Justin Stander as [Read More]

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Oliver Ties All-Time Wins Record with Clutch Victory in his Home State

By Evan McCrory TOCCOA, Ga. (Jun. 21, 2025) — The Carolina Sprint Tour presented by GSR Chassis wrapped up a sizzling doubleheader weekend under the summer sun on Saturday, June 21st, at the high-banked Toccoa Speedway in Northeast Georgia. With temperatures soaring and competition heating up, a dozen RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars signed in to do battle on the lightning-fast red clay oval. Following a redraw, Jeff Oliver and Jake McLain shared the front row for the main event. Oliver jumped to the early lead and controlled the pace for most of the race, expertly navigating traffic and fending off challenges from a hungry field behind him. Drama struck on lap 20 when Matthew Wall slowed with mechanical issues, drawing a caution and bunching up the field for a final dash to the checkered flag. On the restart, the Pendergrass pilot held off heavy pressure from Jadan Bowling from North Carolina and South Carolina’s John Frutchey to score his second win of the season and 21st career victory, tying him with Jake McLain for the all-time [Read More]

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