January 23, 2025

Martens, Bubak score at Wheatshocker Nationals

SP-Jame-Martens-VL — Jake Martens was $2,000 richer after winning the Sunday Wheatshocker Nationals at RPM Speedway. The United Rebel Sprint Series victory was his second of the season. (Photos by Carl Larson)

HAYS, Kan. (July 13-14) – Jake Martens scored his second big United Rebel Sprint Series victory of the year as he charged from the fifth starting spot to claim the $2,000 Wheatshocker Nationals checkers Sunday at RPM Speedway.

Front row starter Brian Herbert had begun to pull away until Martens reeled him in and took over the front spot on lap 10.

Martens stretched his lead to a full straightaway as Jake Bubak took over second place on lap 17.

The race was slowed by the only caution of the night on lap 26 but Martens was untouchable, winning ahead of Bubak and Darren Berry.

Bubak’s victory in the Saturday’s preliminary IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature and his second place finish Sunday earned him the Pit Boss Pellet grille from Lance Pittman of S&W Supply for being the overall high point driver for the two-day event.

After scoring first- and second place Wheatshocker Nationals finishes, high point man Jake Bubak also made room in the trailer for a new Pit Boss Pellet grille.

Ty Williams and Zach Blurton both did stints at the front of the Saturday field. Blurton and Martens went low on lap 15 and opened the door for the rim-riding Bubak, who drove around both and never looked back as he took his first URSS victory of the season.

Blurton ended in second, Martens in third.

Feature Results

Saturday – 1. Jake Bubak; 2. Zach Blurton; 3. Jake Martens; 4. Steven Richardson; 5. Luke Cranston; 6. Jordan Knight; 7. Jed Werner; 8. Buddy Tubbs; 9. Brandy Jones; 10. Coby Pearce; 11. Tracey Hill; 12. Brian Herbert; 13. Nick Haygood; 14. Ty Williams; 15. Austin McLean; 16. Todd Plemons; 17. Tyler Knight; 18. Shane Sundquist; 19. Lance Davis; 20. Cody Hays

Sunday – 1. Martens; 2. Bubak; 3. Darren Berry; 4. Herbert; 5. Richardson; 6. McLean; 7. Tyler Knight; 8. Cranston; 9. Blurton; 10. Williams; 11. Pearce; 12. Hill; 13. Jones; 14. Werner; 15. Lutters; 16. Tubbs; 17. Haygood; 18. Aaron Ploussard; 19. Jordan Knight; 20. Plemons.

Feature

Czarneski conquers Stock Car feature at Casa Grande

By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Pixel Boss Productions) Casa Grande, ARIZONA (January 16, 2025)—Cole Czarneski made a lasting impression on Thursday night, securing his first career IMCA TV Winter Nationals, presented by Pitt Stop Motorsports, victory in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event. The Denmark, Wisconsin driver delivered a stellar performance at Central Arizona Raceway, seizing the lead on lap nine and holding off all challengers to take the checkered flag. The race began with Jason Berg asserting himself as the early leader, setting a strong pace through the opening laps. However, the momentum shifted following a lap nine restart when Czarneski, running the top of the 3/8-mile oval without fear, powered around Berg on the outside to claim the top spot. Once in command, Czarneski showcased both speed and composure. Even a pair of late-race cautions couldn’t rattle him, as he executed flawless restarts to pull away from the field and seal the deal on a milestone victory in a field chalk full of stout competition from all around the [Read More]

Feature

Berkeley wins first career Winter Nationals feature in Stock Car action

By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Pixel Boss Productions) Casa Grande, Arizona (January 15, 2025)—Chase Berkeley surged to the front of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, leading all twenty laps to secure his first career victory at the IMCA TV Winter Nationals presented by Pitt Stop Motorsports at Central Arizona Raceway. The 2023 Winter Nationals champion faced several challenges throughout the race but ultimately fended off the advances of young Texan Cameron Starry. Despite the pressure, Berkeley maintained a consistent pace from start to finish. Starry attempted a few bold moves in the closing laps, but the leader, hailing from Colville, Washington, successfully held him off to clinch this significant win in EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region action. Starry finished as the runner-up, while Iowa’s Mike Albertsen completed the podium in third place. The event also featured competitors in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites. Victories in those categories went to Dylan Thornton, Dustin White, Dillon Richards, and Dillon [Read More]

Late Model

Wilwood Racing Renews Sponsorship of IMCA Racing

CAMARILLO, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Wilwood Racing continues its longstanding commitment to grassroots motorsports, announcing the renewal of its sponsorship with IMCA for the 2025 season. The Camarillo, California based manufacturer of high-performance brake systems has been a trusted partner of IMCA since 2010. Wilwood Racing will again serve as an official sponsor, providing contingency awards to drivers competing in IMCA Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, and Southern SportMod divisions. “Much like IMCA, Wilwood Racing believes in the value of ensuring the continued growth of “grass roots” racing. Wilwood strives to not only produce the best quality high-performance brake components but also keeping costs down and offering more affordable product options for race teams across all divisions.” Jim “Spike” Logue, Sales/Customer Service National champions in each supported division will receive contingencies as well as the 2nd -5th place finishers according to IMCA national point standings. Racers are encouraged to place the Wilwood decals on their cars and submit pictures to the contingency form on the IMCA website. “Wilwood Racing has been a valuable partner for over [Read More]

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