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Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Richards Tastes Victory In IMCA Stock Cars

Fall 2025

Just how good was Mason Richards’ first Sunoco IMCA Stock Car season? The National and EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region Rookie of the Year inspired his own line of seasoning. Richards won six features, collecting another 13 top five finishes in 48 starts at 10 different tracks. That success gave sponsor Serina Strizek, owner of sponsor and Lincoln-based food wholesaler Grill Starters the idea of introducing Mason Richards Victory Blend seasoning.

When not racing or promoting Victory Blend sales, the 20-year-old Richards is a junior mechanical engineering major at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

Mason Richards with his newly-launched signature spice rub

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