Northern SportMod News

By Ben Deatherage YREKA, Calif. (July 13, 2024) – Matt Sanders would be the first driver to the stripe of the 40-lap finale for the $15,000 to win Finley Farms Western SportMod Nationals at Yreka Speedway on Saturday, July 13. The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds assembled some of the country’s best Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod pilots to the 1/4-mile clay over the weekend. When the main event began, Friday night prelim winner Joe Docekal led the opening stanza after a brief battle with Ethan Killingsworth. Docekal tried to pull away from the runner-up as Tyler Bannister settled into third. After eight laps were completed, things slowed down due to a chain reaction crash on the front stretch. When the green returned, Docekal had his hands full with Bannister overtaking Killingworth shortly followed by a claymaker toward Docekal for the lead in turn three. Docekal countered with a bit better run off the bottom of the fourth corner, retaining the position. Sanders came to call on the ninth circuit with a move under Killingsworth to procure [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa (July 14, 2024) – Nolan Tuttle checked a must-win race off his bucket list while Kaden Reynolds and Nathan Ballard both raced to career-third Urbana 5 Memorial feature wins Sunday at Benton County Speedway. A cousin of three of the youth remembered during the 10th annual event, hometown driver Tuttle led the distance of the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact feature, running just ahead or alongside Lukas Rick much of the 12-lapper.  “This is everything I’ve ever wanted. Winning that race is something I’ve wanted to do since I was 14,” Tuttle said following the $400 victory, his second of the season at The Bullring. “I got out of my car and the first thing I could do was grab my mom and give her the biggest hug I could. I cried a little bit. It just means the world to me.” “I feel like I’m living our dream that they couldn’t do.” Cristin Grady ended a distant third. Jeff Crabill was fourth and another cousin, Stephen Randall, rounded out the top five despite an ailing [Read More]

By Randy Pospishil sports@norfolkdailynews.com NORFOLK, Neb. (July 12, 2024) – Racing fans were treated to a slate of double features in four of five divisions in a rare Friday night offering at Off Road Speedway. Likewise, with the season winding down, drivers were offered double the chances to make a move on the various points lists and none did more to improve their situation than Nate Buck, who won both features in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. The evening began with feature races postponed from last week’s weather-shortened special Ray Haase Tribute event including the sanctioned Hobby Stocks, Stock Cars and Northern SportMods before moving to the regular program of racing. Buck finished ahead of Mark Arduser and Parker Vollbrecht in the make-up feature then, in Friday’s scheduled event, moved quickly from the fifth row, keyed by momentum gained while exiting turn two on the outside during the fourth lap, that propelled his car down the backstretch and continued for two more laps before he finally wrestled the lead away from race leader Landyn Roebuck. The [Read More]

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (July 12, 2024) – It felt like Christmas morning in more ways than one at Hancock County Speedway Friday night. After nearly a month off due to the July 4th holiday and persistent weather challenges, clear skies and warm temperatures greeted race fans for “Santa’s Christmas Spectacular.” Jeremy Mills navigated lapped traffic and a mid-race restart to capture the lead from Greg Elliott and win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Clint Hatlestad was up front all night and finished second. Owen Barnhill charged from his 10th starting spot to third in the late going, finishing ahead of Stinehart and Elliott.  In the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Justin Ades led the first six circuits before Kelly Shryock, who started 10th, made the winning pass using the middle groove of the speedway. Over the last six laps, Shryock was a half-second a lap faster than the field to seal the win. Colby Fett surged from ninth to secure the second spot late over Ades and Kevin Opheim.  Nate Chodur was strong in the [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage YREKA, Calif. (July 12, 2024) – The Finley Farms Western SportMod Nationals returned to racing with scorching temperatures outside and action on the track at Yreka Speedway on Friday night. The Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods were in attendance for the second of three nights of action, and the top eight finishers of the main event were locked into Saturday’s grand finale. Derek Murphy and Tate Loftis from Bakersfield engaged in a fierce battle for the early lead, with Murphy narrowly leading the opening lap. Loftis stuck to Murphy’s tail, maintaining his position on the inside line while Murphy ruled the top of the track.  Loftis got the necessary run on Murphy to take the lead on the seventh circuit. Shortly after the overtake, the new trailblazer started pulling away from the new runner-up as Joe Docekal occupied third. Docekal made a successful pass on lap 16 for second. The Dysart, Iowa driver quickly closed in on Loftis and challenged for the race lead. His sweeping move inside Loftis on the 20th trip [Read More]

BOONE, Iowa (July 12, 2024) – Prestige and even more money are on the line for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers at the upcoming Fox Welding/Vermeer King of the Katwalks presented by VanEaton Pork next Saturday, July 20 at Boone Speedway. The Stock Cars run for $5,000 to win and a minimum of $250 to start at the third annual special. Total purse for the King of the Katwalks main event is $18,500 with the winner earning a guaranteed starting spot in the upcoming B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. The runner-up earns $2,500 with $2,000 paid for third, $1,500 for fourth, $1,000 for fifth, $750 for sixth, $500 for seventh, $450 for eighth, $400 for ninth, $350 for 10th and $300 for 11th. Twenty-four cars qualify with provisionals awarded to the top two non-qualifying drivers in weekly points at Boone. Tow money is $80. There is no entry fee for the draw/redraw show and one-time mulligan draws will be $20 with that money added to the purse.  IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ [Read More]

BOONE, Iowa (July 12, 2024) – Go ahead and set your alarm for 9 a.m. CST Monday, July 15. That’s the time drivers in seven divisions can begin pre-entering for the 42nd annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Links to driver registration, pit stall reservations and camping forms are posted at www.imcasupernationals.com. Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod, Sport Compact, Late Model and Mod Lite drivers must register online for the Sept. 2-7 Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. Drivers have to have a valid 2024 IMCA license and are required to register for Super Nationals before reserving a pit stall or stalls. Registration fees of $50 for Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Northern SportMods and Mod Lites, and $25 for Sport Compacts include entry fees for the Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Prelude. Late Model entry fee is also $50. “The level of anticipation is as high as ever,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “Super Nationals is by far the biggest dirt track event in the country, one that IMCA drivers want to be part of year [Read More]

LEXINGTON, N.C. (July 12, 2024) – Drivers looking for a quality, custom fire suit and the opportunity to give one of their IMCA sponsors a big plug will be able to do just that. And Velocita makes it possible in time for those lightweight, two-layer SFI 5 fire suits to be worn while competing at the 42nd annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. These special custom fire suits sell for an incredible $499, discounted from the regular price of $799. Along with the driver’s name on the belt, they’ll feature both the large sponsor’s logo and smaller IMCA logo on the chest, and the familiar Velocita ‘V’ logo on the sleeve. Final day to order and pre-pay for Super Nationals delivery is July 31. Orders can be made through the Velocita website and entering the code SUPERNATIONALS42, or by contacting Randy Pettit at Velocita at 336 971-5400. “For less than a working man’s average wages, you can get something that will absolutely fit and protect you head to toe, pay homage to one [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage YREKA, Calif. (July 11, 2024) – Thursday was the inaugural Western SportMod Nationals opening leg at Yreka Speedway for one of the country’s biggest paying Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod races. Over 50 entries from across the country journeyed to the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds ¼-mile clay oval. Buddy Kniss took an early lead at the start of the feature. The race heated up a few laps in as Ethan Killingsworth moved unsuccessfully to overtake the second-running Trevor Points. The tension was broken when a caution was raised after six circuits. Points launched a challenge for the lead against Kniss as the race resumed.  The two engaged in a fierce battle, with Points eventually seizing the top spot, on lap nine.  Meanwhile, a race for third unfolded between Killingsworth and Jeffrey Hudson, who eventually secured the position. On lap 11, Killingsworth rebounded beautifully with a brilliant double overtake past Hudson and Kniss to become the new runner-up. The field was slowed down for the final time when the yellow flag reemerged on the 13th [Read More]

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 996; 2. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 954; 3. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 944; 4. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 926; 5. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 924; 6. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 918; 7. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 885; 8. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 880; 9. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 865; 10. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 864; 11. Matt Werner, Geneseo, Ill., 861; 12. Trevor Fitz, Marshalltown, Iowa, 859; 13. Jacob Mallet Jr., Oakley, Calif., 858; 14. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 827; 15. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 823; 16. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 819; 17. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 787; 18. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 786; 19. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 761; 20. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 754. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 744; 2. Evan Miller, Silvis, Ill., 742; 3. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 732; 4. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 709; 5. Jesse Bodin, Silvis, Ill., 704; 6. Mitch Morris, Long Grove, Iowa, and Gary Webb, Blue [Read More]

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 11, 2024) – It was KIX 101.1 Thursday Night Thunder at the Marshalltown Speedway on a Central Iowa Fair hot and humid night, instead of their usual Friday night show. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars were running for a $1,000 payday and it was Dallon Murty taking home that prize. Joel Rust returned to victory lane in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Taylor Kuehl bested the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. A first-time winner ever at Marshalltown was Dustin Filloon in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Charlie Brown had the field covered in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites and Cristian Grady got his second win of the year in the IMCA Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Fifteen laps of Mod Lite racing kicked off the night’s feature events. Travis Stensland grabbed the lead as the race went green, taking advantage of his pole starting position. However, sixth place starter Brown was immediately up to challenge. A yellow flew after lap one was scored for a spinning car, and when the race [Read More]

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 6, 2024) – Cottage Grove Speedway was in action for the third and final night of the 2024 Freedom Cup mini-series on Saturday. Feature winners during the evening were Curtis Towns in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Jesse Williamson in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. The Modified main got off to a thrilling start as Steven Sturdevant and Braedon Hand battled in the opening corner and Kevin Williamson made it a three-wide tussle for first place in turns three and four.   Hand was first at the line on the opening lap while Towns made a blitzing move to grab second just before a lap two yellow. Towns pursed Hand after the restart with several challenges underneath the leader. As the frontrunners squared off, Paul Rea stayed close behind waiting for his own opportunity. The caution came out again with nine circuits completed. Hand had have issues shortly after the green flag returned, allowing Towns to take over the top spot and Jake Mayden made a [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa (July 10, 2024) – Benton County Speedway marks a milestone event this Sunday, hosting the 10th annual Urbana 5 Memorial. Five IMCA sanctioned divisions are on the card for the July 14 special, held to remember the five area youth killed in a 2015 traffic accident near Urbana, and to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors. An Iowa Donor Network representative will be located in a booth under the grandstand at The Bullring that evening. Kids can enter one of two drawings, for a bicycle or for another prize, while adults can purchase tickets for $2 each or three for $5 for a chance to win a Blackstone grill and accessories. Fan prizes and a 50/50 raffle are also planned. Top check for the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods is $1,500 while Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both race for $1,400 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $1,000 to win and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $400. Modified and Stock Car winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts [Read More]

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (July 10, 2024) – Worthington Speedway and the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division remember one of their own next Tuesday. The July 16 Jim Larson Memorial main event for The Class Too Tough To Tame pays out a top prize of $5,000 and a minimum of $250 to start, with the winner earning a guaranteed starting spot in the upcoming B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational as well. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods are also on the card, racing for $3,000 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and Minnesota State points, but no track points will be awarded. Total purses are $16,500 for the Stock Cars and $11,785 for the Northern SportMods. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Pit passes are $35. Spectator admission is $18 for adults, $10 for students ages 13-18 and free for kids 12 and under. Larson totaled 53 feature wins during his IMCA Stock Car [Read More]

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 8, 2024) – Stars of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division come out July 15-17, for the seventh annual King of the Creek special at 141 Speedway. Winner of the Wednesday night main event earns both $10,000 and a guaranteed starting spot in the upcoming B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. Entry fee is $100 and drivers can register at www.141speedway.com. Qualifying for the Stock Cars begins and Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds run for $750 in their Tuesday, July 16 feature. Last-chance races and the main event for Stock Cars and a $500 to win feature for Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods are on the Wednesday, July 17 docket. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Northern region, and Wisconsin State points will be awarded. There is no entry fee for Modifieds or SportMods. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. both nights. Pit passes are $35. Pit stalls are $30 and can be reserved by emailing kyle141speedway@yahoo.com. Rental of a [Read More]