Woodhull Raceway To Sanction IMCA Modifieds In 2025

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By Ben Deatherage

WOODHULL, N.Y. (Apr. 16, 2025) – The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds are returning to “New York’s Toughest Bullring” in 2025, as Woodhull Raceway becomes part of the Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing program with five sanctioned events scheduled from May through September.

Located in the Southern Tier of the Empire State, the 1/3-mile oval will host one IMCA Modified event each month, highlighted by the prestigious Sean Lias Memorial on July 26. The Memorial, now relocated to Woodhull, will pay $1,037 to win and $125 to start, and serve as a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifier.

Points earned at each event will count toward IMCA track, New York State, DeVilbiss Racing Eastern Region, and National championships.

“There are a lot of people around the area with IMCA Modifieds sitting in the garage,” said promoter Nicole Brewer. “We’ve had interest from drivers and fans to bring them back. We’re mixing things up a bit, giving some of the other classes the night off, and are excited to host the Modifieds again.”

Woodhull is no stranger to IMCA competition, having sanctioned weekly IMCA Modified racing from 1998 through 2002. In recent years, the track has hosted select events with the NY-Penn Series, including two upcoming tour stops on July 26 and September 27.

For more information and the latest updates, visit www.woodhullraceway.com or follow Woodhull Raceway on Facebook.

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