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Gottschalk Wins Modified Opener At WaKeeney

By Sheldon Wickwar WaKEENEY, Kan. (Apr. 18, 2025) — Daniel Gottschalk made the most of his 2025 debut, outdueling Greg Gustus in a spirited Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature Friday night at WaKeeney Speedway to earn his first score of the year in the Jet Racing Central Region. The race started off with a front row of Greg Gustus and Gottschalk, who battled closely throughout the feature, as each took turns leading at different points. Late in the race, Gottschalk solidified the lead and ran away from Gustus en route to the victoyu. Second was Gustus, while third was Clay Money. Hardcharger in the main event was Brett Berry, who gained seven spots. Burkhart Beats Holzmeister and Pfeifer to Win Stock Car Main The Sunoco IMCA Stock Car finale touched off with a front row of Troy Burkhart and Doug Holzmeister, the duo ran closely throughout the feature until the closing stages, when Holzmeister fell off slightly. Kyle Pfeifer got by Holzmeister late but could not quite make a winning pass on Burkhart. Troy Burkhart grabbed [Read More]

Manning Finally Gets a Modified Win At Bakersfield

By Steven Blakesley BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Apr. 18, 2025) — 2024 Bakersfield Speedway champion Gavyn Manning finally prevailed at the all-new speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, winning Friday’s 30-lap IMCA Modified feature during the special Friday Night Lights program at the 1/3-mile dirt track. Manning had finished runner-up in both events to open the 2025 season before finally achieving victory, but his second in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region after a big win at Mohave Valley Raceway’s Bill & Shirley Meyer Memorial late last month. Outside polesitter Dalton Houghton made a strong move to take the lead on the opening circuit of the feature race. Ninth-starting Manning took advantage of multiple early race restarts to work the inside line and take over the lead by the fourth lap of the feature. Manning accumulated a five-second lead that was nullified by a caution on lap 22. Opening night winner Robby Sawyer, in the Joe Gallaher-fielded No. X, soldiered on with early damage, running in the third position for most of the main event. Sawyer then retired [Read More]

Logan Anderson Wins Modified Season Opener At CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (Apr. 18, 2025) — Logan Anderson made the move this year to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified class after racing several seasons in the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod division and he put his finely tuned Performer Chassis in victory lane on opening night at CJ Speedway. Anderson proved to be the class of the strong field in taking the win over some very well-established veterans at the Louisa County Fairgrounds facility. Anderson took advantage of the pole position draw and beat Troy Cordes to turn one on the opening lap and Anderson went on to lead the feature green to checkers for his second score of the season in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. He won the season opener at 34 Raceway last Saturday night. Veteran IMCA Modified drivers Cordes, and Kurt Kile raced hard for the runner up spot with Cordes crossing the stripe in second ahead of Kile. The Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars proved that once again the CJ Speedway is going to be home to great [Read More]

IMCA offices closed Friday, April 18

VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 17) – The IMCA offices will be closed Friday, April 18. Those needing to purchase their IMCA licenses for events this weekend may do so at www.imca.com. Once purchased, you will be emailed a receipt so you can confirm with track officials that your membership has been paid. Happy Easter and good luck wherever your IMCA racing travels take you this weekend!

Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Apr. 16, 2025

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 655; 2. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 458; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 442; 4. Troy III Morris, Bakersfield, Calif., 382; 5. Logan Drake, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 356; 6. Tate Johnson, Homestead, Montana, 340; 7. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 333; 8. Jerry Flippo, Rockford, Iowa, 329; 9. Clifton (C. R.) Eisenzimer, Cascade, Montana, 324; 10. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wyoming, 319; 11. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 316; 12. David Seffens, Pensacola, Florida, 309; 13. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Washington, 303; 14. Michael Egurola, Marana, Ariz., 302; 15. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 301; 16. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 296; 17. Eston Whisler, Otis, Oregon, 291; 18. Devon Reed, Woodland, Washington, 281; 19. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 271; 20. Jonathan Joiner, Milton, Florida, 270. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 606; 2. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 586; 3. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 497; 4. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 453; 5. Trevor Hidalgo, Mesa, Ariz., 426; 6. Casey Murdoch, Surprise, Ariz., 418; [Read More]

Woodhull Raceway To Sanction IMCA Modifieds In 2025

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 [Read More]

Nezworski Wins Late Model Feature at Davenport opener

By Jeffery Struck DAVENPORT, Iowa (Apr. 11, 2025) – Despite a chill in the air, the Koehler Electric Season Opener at Davenport Speedway, provided a great night of racing. That was until you made it to the tech area. A number of drivers were guilty of infractions throughout the evening. Some even changed the outcome of races. Bryce Garnhart dominated the Sunoco IMCA Late Model feature. Bryce led all twenty-five laps and finished more than seven seconds ahead of the second-place car. Unfortunately, he came across the scales fifteen pounds light in post-race inspection. That handed the win to Andy Nezworski, who started in seventh. Matt Ryan finished second with pole sitter Jake Morris taking third. It was Nezworski’s first win of 2025. Kyle Montgomery picked up the win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main. Kyle swapped the lead a couple of times with pole sitter Kaity Sample early in the race. He took the lead for good on lap five, but still had to hold off the challenges of Logan Veloz and Charlie Mohr to earn [Read More]

Season 2 of Boone Docuseries Released on IMCA TV

By Ben Deatherage VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 16, 2025) – Buckle up for an unforgettable ride as Season 2 of the Boone Docuseries premieres live on IMCA TV. Expanded to six cinematic episodes and produced by Dirt Collective, this new season dives even deeper into the drama, excitement, and emotion of the 2024 Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at “Iowa’s Action Track,” Boone Speedway. With jaw-dropping visuals and immersive storytelling, fans will experience the thrill of side-by-side racing, the intensity of late-race passes, and the overwhelming emotion of the moment drivers realize they’ve won their dances. Go behind the scenes like never before—including exclusive chats with the FPV drone pilots who capture some of the most breathtaking footage from above. From the frontstretch to the campgrounds, from new faces to returning legends, this season delivers the full Boone experience. It’s not just a race. It’s a week that lives in your soul long after the checkered flag flies. Whether it’s your first time watching or your fortieth time attending, this is the docuseries that will make you [Read More]

Harnick Powers to Victory at Crystal

By Ben Deatherage CRYSTAL, Mich. (Apr. 12, 2025) — The 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event at Crystal Motor Speedway delivered a dramatic finish during the track’s 2025 opener, ultimately awarding Austin Harnick the win after a post-race penalty. Kody Johnson, the 2017 Tri-City Motor Speedway champion, edged out Nathan Paitrick to lead the opening lap before a caution slowed the field. Chase Rosebrugh jumped into second on the restart and powered around Johnson to take command on lap 5. Rosebrugh, the 2023 DeVilbiss Racing Eastern Region Rookie of the Year, set a blistering pace and opened a sizable gap over the field. Harnick, the reigning Merritt Speedway track titlist and defending Great Lakes Nationals winner, settled into second and began to chip away at the lead. As Rosebrugh encountered thick lapped traffic, Harnick closed in to set up a tense final-lap showdown. The two battled fiercely coming to the white flag with slower cars still in play. Rosebrugh crossed the finish line first, but following post-race technical inspection, he was penalized two positions for [Read More]

Gould Doubles Down: Two Wins at Two Tracks in One Night

By Ben Deatherage BELLS, Texas (Apr. 12, 2025) — The season opener for Grayson County Speedway saw an exciting 20-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature where 2013 National and six-time reigning GRT Race Cars South Central Region title winner William Gould stole the show — capping off a rare doubleheader sweep after winning earlier in the night at Southern Oklahoma Speedway. Joe Gomez, the defending track champion, took the early lead before being pressured by Jay Wells before a caution slowed the pace a few laps in. On the restart, Gomez spun in turn four, handing the lead to Wells. Larry Osborne moved into second and began hounding Wells for the top spot. Rodney White, the 2022 Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod National champion, joined the battle, making it a thrilling three-car fight. Osborne briefly grabbed the lead, only for Wells to reclaim it the next lap. Another caution bunched up the field, and Osborne again surged to the front. But it was Gould, piloting the Kerry Fryer-owned No. 60, who charged from 19th to [Read More]