Northern SportMod Archives

Season champions crowned at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2023) – In the final evening of dirt track racing at the Kossuth County Speedway in 2023, five IMCA champions were crowned on Thursday to highlight a night of exciting racing. The IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks saw Chris Krug take a narrow early lead over Joe Doran and Tim Sidles with Brandon Nielsen, Josh Sidles and Mike Smith joining that group battling for the lead. Krug led the first three laps before Nielsen took over the top spot. Nielsen continued to hold the lead with those other drivers keeping the heat on. Only the yellow flag with two laps to go delayed Brandon’s fourth trip into victory lane this season at Algona. Krug won a hard-fought battle for the runner-up spot as Josh Sidles was third with Smith taking fourth and Tim Sidles rounded out the top five. Smith was the season champion. The Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod feature was almost a carbon copy each night out this season and it went as scripted before on Thursday [Read More]

Split draw again in place for Super Nationals Modified, Stock, Hobby, SportMod heats

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2023) – There aren’t many guarantees in life but there’s a big one waiting for Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod drivers competing at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. A better draw. The computerized split draw system introduced two years ago will be used for Hobby Stock and SportMod qualifying Monday, Sept. 4 and Tuesday, Sept. 5, and for Modified and Stock Car qualifying Wednesday, Sept. 6, Thursday, Sept. 7 and Friday, Sept. 8. “This system is managed by MyRacePass and has been well received by drivers each of the last two years,” stated IMCA President Brett Root. “Approximately 950 drivers are already pre-registered. They’re coming from a record 29 states and three Canadian provinces and we don’t want any of them to get crappy draws both or all three nights they draw.” “The split draw system guarantees every driver in those divisions the chance to start in the front half of a heat race,” he added. “It eliminates the very real possibility that [Read More]

Rust wraps up track title in victory lane at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (Aug 27, 2023) – Season and track champions were crowned Sunday night in the final night of IMCA Weekly Racing for the 2023 season at Benton County Speedway. And Joel Rust earned a double celebration at The Bullring. Rust, who entered the night with a 15 point lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Beaty Excavating, simply needed to take the green flag in the main event to lock up the title. He did that and more by earning his fourth win in weekly racing on the fast, smooth, quarter-mile. Chase Weimer held the early lead while Troy Cordes worked the top side into the lead from a third row start a few laps into the 20-lapper. From row four, Rust raced through traffic and challenged the low side of Cordes just past midway. He then pulled away to lock up the title with the season championship victory. Cordes, Brennen Chipp and Patrick Flannagan completed the top four. Leah Wroten needed a top-three finish to secure her first track title in [Read More]

Entries on record pace, more money for IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 28, 2023) – More of the pieces that make up the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s are falling into place. And just in time, with the 41st annual event coming up Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway. “It’s a challenge, sometimes frustrating but always satisfying, to keep up with everything that has to be finalized before Super Nationals starts,” admitted IMCA President Brett Root. “There’s always some tinkering that can be done to make the best event in dirt track racing even better.” Updated numbers see 970 cars, representing 29 states and three Canadian provinces, pre-entered. Two features are scheduled for divisions with 100 or more entries in the Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude Sept. 2-3 at Iowa’s Action Track. “There has been lap money, start money and hard charger awards added. The list of stuff, from sponsor money to contingencies, can be hard to keep track of,” Root said. “Carson (Becker-Gramm, IMCA marketing integration and sponsorship director) has done a very good job getting new awards for a lot of drivers [Read More]

Mulligan draw adds money to purses for Double Down Prelude

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 28, 2023) – As if two features for every division with 100 or more entries wasn’t exciting enough, a mulligan draw will add to purses paid for Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact features at the Sept. 2-3 Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude at Boone Speedway. There is no entry fee for those divisions. If they wish, drivers in any of those five divisions can pay $20 before drawing their first pill; if they’re not satisfied with that number they can draw a second time and must keep that pill. Money generated by the mulligan draw will be added to that division’s purse for the night. Both Friesen Performance IMCA Modified features will pay $1,500 to win and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car features $1,000 to win on Saturday; Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod features Sunday pay $750 to win. Two $250 to win features for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will be held on Saturday, two $400 to win features for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks on Sunday if their [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 24, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 994; 2. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 983; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 982; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 979; 5. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 977; 6. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, and Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn., both 976; 8. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, 973; 9. Travis Hagen, McGregor, N.D., 968; 10. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 962; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 960; 12. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 958; 13. Anthony Roth, Platte Center, Neb., 957; 14. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 954; 15. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 952; 16. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 946; 17. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 943; 18. Collin Thirlby, Grawn, Mich., 942; 19. Brenten DeYoung, Carson City, Mich., 936; 20. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 932. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 795; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 782; 3. Cade Richards, Lincoln, Neb., 773; 4. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 767; 5. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., and Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., both 755; 7. Christopher [Read More]

2023 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s Contingency Awards

Super Nationals Modified Contingencies Abilene Race Rads, Abilene, TX www.abileneracerads.com Award a single pass radiator to the Champion of Saturday’s “A” feature. AERO Race Wheels, Estherville, IA www.aeroracewheels.com Award a complete set of wheels, three 52 series non-beadlock wheels and one 53 series beadlock w/mudcover wheel to the Front Row Qualifiers of Saturday’s “A” feature. AFCO Racing Products, Boonville, IN www.afcoracing.com Award a set of four shocks to the highest finisher in Saturday’s “A” feature with Afco shocks. Award a GM replacement frame kit to the 1st Hard Luck driver who rolls their car in competition beginning Wednesday (or 1st Non-Qualifier for Saturday’s “A” feature if no rollovers). Allstar Performance, Watervliet, MI www.allstarperformance.com Award a set of toe plates to the Front Row Qualifiers for Saturday’s “A” feature. Award a $200 product certificate to the Champion of Saturday’s “A” feature. Autometer, Sycamore, IL www.autometer.com Award a 3-gauge panel set to the runner-up in Saturday’s “A” feature. Fast Shafts, Des Moines, IA www.fastshafts.com Award a free driveshaft to the “A” feature qualifier from the farthest distance. Award a $50 product certificate to the Top 5 [Read More]

Double Down Prelude precedes 41st annual MCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2023) – The second biggest event in all of dirt track racing just got twice as good. The ninth annual Wild Rose Casino Prelude Sept. 2 and 3 at Boone Speedway has rebranded to become the inaugural Double Down Prelude, with double features for any division with more than 100 cars competing. “We expect to surpass last year’s Prelude record number of 632 cars but still want to make Saturday and Sunday programs more efficient,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “Qualifying will be similar to the format we use for the Modifieds and Stock Cars during Super Nationals, with more cars qualifying from heats to features or ‘B’ races.” Both Friesen Performance IMCA Modified features will pay $1,500 to win and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car features $1,000 to win on Saturday; Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod features Sunday pay $750 to win. Two $250 to win features for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will be held on Saturday, two $400 to win features for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks on Sunday if their [Read More]

IMCA.TV broadcast covers Prelude, Super Nationals from flag to flag

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2023) – We’re thrilled to announce our pay-per-view broadcast package for the highly anticipated Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude to the Super Nationals and the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Watch Every Thrilling Moment on IMCA.tv Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart-pounding excitement of the 41st annual Super Nationals from the comfort of your home. With our carefully crafted broadcast package, you can choose the perfect option to satisfy your racing appetite: · IMCA Super Nationals “Whole Shebang” Package: Immerse yourself in the Double Down Prelude and the complete week of Super Nationals, more that 100 hours of broadcasts for just $169.99. Over 73 percent in savings! · Double Down Prelude 2 Day Viewing Package: For just $54.99, catch all the Double Down Prelude action, which will include the Big Dance for the IMCA STARS Mod Lites. · Daily Viewing Passes: Don’t miss a single lap with daily passes starting at $34.99. New This Year: FPV Drone Coverage for the Entire Event! Given the enormous popularity in [Read More]

Barthel brings broom to Aztec for Sport Compact sweep

By RaNai Toler AZTEC, N.M. (Aug. 18 and 19, 2023) – Racing action resumed this weekend at Aztec Speedway with Katie Barthel sweeping Friday and Saturday feature events for the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Barthel found the opening night checkers, from sixth starting, ahead of checkers again in the Sport Compacts followed by Ted Neergaard and Abbi Barthel. Win number 13 on the season for the Ignacio, Colo., speedster came Saturday from eighth starting, and in front of Neergaard and Alfred Hicks. In the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock division, Kyler Duggins soared to another win on Friday followed by Hunter Ferrell and John Thomas. Camron Spangler found victory lane over his father Aaron in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod division followed by Rayce Green. Julian Garcia Jr. won in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds followed by Lindsay, Okla.’s Tim Hamilton and Cameron Martin, while Allen Bradley found IMCA Sunoco Stock Car victory lane for the first time this season followed by Travis Sutherlin and Darrell Cordary. Night two at Aztec Speedway saw just as [Read More]